MULBERRY - It’s the vintage look that we like the most about this bag. £850.  +Mulberry St.

YVES SAINT LAURENT - This is one of those bags that will give everything else in your wardrobe an air of smart. And who doesn’t need ...

GIORGIO ARMANI - Nestle a clutch under your arm. It looks chic and sleek and this one will be the perfect accessory for a cocktail dress....

GIVENCHY - This is one of those bags that will make for quite the talking point: “What’s that on your bag?” To which you can reply Givenc...

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN - This is quite the clutch for winter snow queens. Wear with a black cocktail gown. £1,600

VICTORIA BECKHAM - Every girl needs a classic handbag. Look no further. £7,500.

MARC BY MARC JACOBS - Walk like a panther, literally, with this arm candy in tow. Meow. £290,

The autumn/winter 2011-12 catwalks were awash with contrast sleeves. Extend the trend to your bag – here’s how. £85

Here’s a bigger option (in case you are one of those people that carries around more than they should really). From £1,800 to £2,000, avail...

Bowling bags were put back on the map thanks to the Celine autumn/winter 2011-12 collection. It’s sleek, kind of manly and that’s why we li...

- Get your hands on one of Tommy Hilfiger's special totes. The brand has teamed up with the CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund’s Americans in Pa...

 - Statement clasps are like jewellery in their own right, which means your bag will get all the more admiration. Too right. £850.  +Miu Mi...

MARC BY MARC JACOBS  - Tip your life succinctly into this bag. £380, 

MULBERRY - Mr Fox never did look quite so fantastic as when he was incarnated in gold for Mulberry. £1,500

 - These bags have been at the top of everyone’s wish lists this season. £550

LONGCHAMP - Longchamp’s totes are legendary and more or less everyone has one. But this one beats them all. £280

- Kiss kiss courtesy of Lulu Guiness’ snakeskin clutch. £275, other of my favourite bags of the last year.