The theft of your favorite handbag is devastating, not just because you've lost your prized designer accessory but also what's inside it. New research shows that the average woman regularly carries more than £342 worth of "essentials."

Some of the big ticket items include a mobile phone, MP3 player, designer sunglasses, wallet, ...

Oversized handbags are the purse of choice for bagistas around the world. But a British Crime Survey says our favorite fashion accessory makes us a target for identity theft.

These handbags make it easy to carry everything and the kitchen sink. For many women, that includes passports, bank statements, ...