I know it’s only nearing April but I have found the bag of the year so far and what I think will be the ‘it’ bag of the year. It’s the new Prada Printed Buckskin Handbag with fairy tale illustration and it is adorable!

The limited edition number has been a hit already and was only available in a limited number of stores. To make matters worse, along with the scarce amount of bags available you will probably be wait listed before it even comes back in to stock. However if you are lucky enough to get your hands on one, treasure it as it is a one off beauty that will bring great envy from the fashion savvy.

The fairy tale illustration bag is £1050. Visit your nearest Prada store or the Prada website for more information on the bag.

I’m still infatuated with the bright bags and Balenciaga’s timeless classic city bag is now available in magenta … all hail Balenciaga.

The Arena City Bag will make a fantastic statement this summer not only from being one of the most famous bags to hit the fashion world because of the endless A-list owners but because its so bright and beautiful it will stand out from any outfit you wear, unless of course you go for the full magenta outfit. Spacious, with two lengthy shoulder straps and studded detail … Sounds like a good investment.

Order your Balenciaga Arena City Bag from Browns Fashion online now for £930.

Some more amazing bright coloured clutch purses have come to my attention and this time they are Prada. I have not always caught on to the Prada style, I often follow smaller designers or vintage stores but I am in awe at Prada’s spring/summer collection. Florals and bright colours … perfect!

The clutch in question is the Prada Nappa Clutch with asymmetrical motif and polished steel hardware. Available in five different colours, papaya, peony, violet, black and turquoise the cute clutch is fabulous for summer and ideally it would be great to have all of them in each colour. However at £545 each I guess it will stay a dream for me.

Get yours at your nearest Prada store or visit the Prada website for more information.

I am obsessed with the fantastic selection of embellished bags from Monsoon/ Accessorize this season! They are so vibrant in an array of different colours and designs to really get you in the mood for summer.

I am always drawn to embellishments and these beautifully embellished bags certainly grasped my attention. Monsoon has definitely provided a bag for every outfit with this range as the multicoloured gems and beads pick up on every colour!

However if you are more of a neutral girl you may prefer this stunning cream satin trim bag, which is one of my favourites! For £40 it’s pretty reasonable, I just can’t wait for the weather to get warmer so I can justify buying one! Check out their site for more fabulous bags!

Another bright and beautiful bag has caught my attention, the Airliner Leather Clutch from Marc by Marc Jacobs. Striking colours not only make a statement they make an outfit.

Clutch bags are the perfect accessory for an evening out, not to big to cause drama through tight spaces in bars and clubs and not to big to small so that you can fit the well needed cell phone, cards and cash, keys, mascara and lippy. This turquoise leather fold over clutch is just the ticket. Paired with a lovely white top and blue skinny jeans would make your look fabulous but that’s just one idea.

Invest in your Marc by Marc Jacobs Airliner leather clutch from Net A Porter for £205.

This summer it’s all about the bright colours and each week I surf the net to find my summer wear I am inspired. This time I’ve found the Chloé Maya Leather Shoulder Bag.

A unique and stylish violet large leather tote with canvas straps, zip detailing, pockets and an open pouch at the back, the spacious bag is perfect for your daytrips in the sun and your evenings, dining and drinking alfresco. Think whites, blues and blacks with this bag - a match made in heaven.

The expensive but extremely beautiful Chloe Maya leather shoulder bag is £716 and is available at Net A Porter.

Wow, an actual designer ‘it’ bag at a more affordable price than the usual £1,000 plus. The bag I’m talking about is the new Jaeger Britannia bag.

The much talked about bag has seen much publicity in the fashion glossies and is available to buy online now. With a patent wet look finish the oversized bag is uber-cool, sleek and stylish. If the patent ‘wet look’ finish available in either black (pictured here) or red is not your preferred choice then get it in white leather also available online costing the same amount or the smaller version in black leather costing £199.

Get your Britannia ‘it’ bag at Jaeger online, costing a reasonable £250.

Electric blue seems to be the colour of the moment! A healthy injection of colour is always welcome this time of year when winter seems never ending!

I always think the best way to adopt such a vibrant colour is in your accessories, that way it doesn’t matter if the colour doesn’t really suit you, as lets face it some of these vibrant colours are hard to pull off as they aren’t going to suit everyone’s skin tone.

If you’re experiencing this difficulty with the stunning electric blue that is bombarding our highstreet’s you will love this fantastic blue python handbag by Zagliani, a great bag design in a magnificent colour that is sure to brighten up you’re winter wardrobe! Perfect for beating those winter blues! For £1,270.00; python doesn’t come cheap! Order online today from Matches Fashion.

If you’re a sporty chick but still like to be trendy and up to date with the latest looks, you’ll love this Black patent balloon bag! Sporty looks are becoming more and more exciting; top designers such as Marni, Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs are certainly helping to inject a funky, fresh image into sports wear! At this rate we’ll all want to join the gym!

Marni Large balloon tote is fantastic! In unusual crinkle patent leather, this tote is certainly going to turn some heads! The removable canvas strap is a unique extra that is comfy, practical and looks surprisingly cool! What more do you want? (Maybe a cheaper price tag?) This bag costs £759! Ouch!It can be purchased from Net-a-porter.

The new ‘it’ bag has hit the fashion market! It’s designed by Yves Saint Laurent and it’s called the ‘Patent Downtown Tote’.

Another great designer bag to give the this season’s already famous and most wanted Marc Jacobs ‘Classic Stam’ a run for its money. The Sleek and stylish tote is the perfect arm candy! It’s in keeping with the big bag trend, its black a colour to match pretty much all outfits and has a great shape, ideal for the chic city girl. Its £840.00, and so totally worth every penny.

Get your Yves Saint Laurent ‘Patent Downtown Tote’ from Harvey Nichols online.