WHEN it comes to accessories most women fall into two definite fashion camps: the shoe aficionados and the bag addicts. It's safe to say actress Lindsay Lohan (pictured below) falls into the bag- loving latter. In a matter of weeks the party girl was snapped with over pounds 10,000 of handbag bootie on her arm, including the latest Balenciaga Quilt and coveted Hermes Birkin.
outdoor led down lightsBut you don't need to spend a fortune on the must-have 'It' bags to spruce up your style for the winter season. From itsy-bitsy clutches through to ridiculously oversized sacks, swinging a natty bag on your shoulder can make or break an outfit.
"Even if you're looking for a quick fashion fix, a bag should always be wellmade and carefully considered for maximum versatility," says Emily Fleuriot, editor of Fashion Monitor.
"The design should be uncomplicated but have something which makes it feel unique' it should be practical, and ideally shouldn't be too heavy."
PLAYFUL PRINTS
If you like to play safe with your wardrobe, shake up your look with a print-adorned bag. Traditional cloth prints add a twist of punk to even the plainest ensemble.
If tartan's your thing you'll be doing the Highland Fling for Next's Red tartan bag, pounds 10.99, or River Island's tartan number, pounds 39.99. Or take a walk on the wild side with Accessorize's animal print frame bag pounds 25.
Traditional girls at heart will love the Sophia C tweed bag, pounds 165, at John Lewis, or the Biasia houndstooth tote, pounds 225 from House of Fraser. Recreate that 60s by swinging Debenhams' Red Herring LED Light Bulb MR16-3W monochrome print bag, pounds 25.
COLOUR THERAPY
Our wardrobes will be awash with black, brown and cream this winter but a bold, bright bag will add a dramatic punch.
Get some colour therapy with Marks and Spencer's Limited Collection indigo leather slouch bag, pounds 69. Add a splash of rainbow shades with Dorothy Perkins' metal button shopper, pounds 15, available in vibrant pink, green or yellow. If citrus blasts are your thing, opt for J by Jasper Conran's lime tote bag, pounds 125, from Debenhams.
For radiant reds, look to George's pillar box red bag, pounds 7. But if bright colours leave you reeling, Tu's grey bag, pounds 14, is perfect.
OVERSIZED CHIC
Supersized bags are bigger than ever, quite literally. Bag the trend with Warehouse's sassy patent shopper, pounds 28, for glossy drama.
For versatile options to match a multitude of outfits, pick up Matalan's brown oversize bag, pounds 12, or Wallis' croc bag, pounds 30. Those who long for the Balenciaga Quilt but don't have the budget should try Marks and Spencer's faux leather quilted bag, pounds 19.50. Primark's bargain pebble tote, pounds 6, won't break the bank either.
HANDY CLUTCHES
Reserved for night-time rendezvous, the clutch is the super- sleek option in the handbag family. For a touch of bling, get Wallis' midnight glitter clutch bag, pounds 18, or Dune's Tisco clutch bag, pounds 65. Metallics - like Marks and Spencer's funky gold chevron Purse, pounds 12 - are still hot. Favourite of red carpet stars, the gold Solas clutch, pounds 155, available at LAStarStyle, comes with
embroidered patches an inside light.
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