One item to put at the top of your wishlist this season is the Lautner bag by Anya Hindmarch. It’s slim shape fits perfectly under your arm and is just the right size to hold your work essentials, but chic enough to complete your ensemble for a holiday celebration. Made of glossy black patent with bronze metallic trim, the bag is completed by the elegant yet understated...

Get it while it’s hot. We can’t get enough of red at the moment (It’s dramatic, fiery and sensuous!) or clutches for that matter. So we went on a hunt to find the crème de la crème of red clutches in a range of prices, shades, and textures. Enjoy! Zac Posen Iconic Apple Clutch, $795, available at shopbop

What if you could add yet another fabulous bag to your wardrobe without the guilty conscience? The Sak’s new Peace Hobo bag, with its signature braided strap, is not only handy enough to bring to work with all of your daily essentials, but is chic enough to flaunt out-on-the-town after hours. True to its name, the Peace Hobo bag is complete with peace sign and dove...

We Are What We Do – the guys behind the Anya Hindmarch, “I’m Not A Plastic Bag” global phenomenon– are at it again! This time they’ve partnered up with Marie Claire UK to produce this stylish “Plastic Ain’t My Bag ” shopper. Made from organic cotton it’s perfect for all the shopping that will no doubt be taking place in preparation...

Messenger bags have been on our obsession radar for a while, they’re stylish, compact and a brilliant accessory when out on a date or going for an afternoon stroll. But we had yet to find one with that x-factor. That was until we discovered the Alisse messenger bag, $128, from Bolzano. Made from Italian leather, it’s available in both white and black but oozes...

There’s always that special teacher who stood out above the rest and gave you a nudge in the right direction. To show appreciation for the great work that teachers do, designer Zac Posen has teamed up with DHL to create “Tote for Teachers” – a gorgeous red tote made from natural Italian leather. What a brilliant idea right? Support meets style! Each bag is being...

What do you get when you combine Ostrich skin and Swarovski Crystals? This gorgeous Ostrich Departure bag. This masterpiece is being held ransom for £10,150 exclusively at Selfridges’ Oxford Street branch in its luxurious Wonder Room – a room packed with unique luxury goods from Hermes, Tiffany & Co, Bulgari and many more. Just opened this month The Wonder...

I guess Halle Berry wont be giving up her oversized bag anytime soon. She’s going to need it more than even now that she’s finally confirmed that she’s three months pregnant [Image: Faded Youth]

Having had a fairly long stint of a block-colour trend in bags, it is now time for a little more experimentation with detail. Clasps, jewels and the odd ‘ornament’ aren’t strangers as embellished clutches are steadily growing in popularity. In terms of shape; the clutch is bigger and bolder than it was last season with oversized clutches vying for dominance over...

I’ve never owned a laptop bag instead I prefer to use any one of the freebie bags that I’ve hoarded over the years from magazines. My laptop must hate me for my frugal ways and it’s accumulated a number of cuts and bruises as a result. But honestly I just can’t find a decent laptop bag. I’m fussy. What can I say? The bag has to do more than carry my laptop...