With the weather finally warming up, it's time to break open the summer wardrobe. Whatever your style, it helps to add a splash of colour to your outfit. Bags by Dimoni are fast becoming the must-have. These gorgeous matt-finish clutches (£112) are a
vailable in a wide range of colours and are lined with a vibrant leopard-print silk, have a leather-rimmed inside pocket and internal zip.
2 WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTSWith the wedding season in full swing, add a touch of sophistication to any outfit with a design from Wilbur & Gussie, a name that regularly graces the pages of Vogue, InStyle and Vanity Fair. The Charlie (£130) is an elegant envelope clutch bag made from silk and detailed with handcrafted Italian brooches. It is fully lined in silk with an optional silk wrist strap.
3 TRAVEL IN STYLEJust because you're flying economy doesn't mean your luggage shouldn't be first-class. Add a Tabitha luggage tag (£16) to any suitcase for an elegant finishing touch. These luxurious leather tags are available in gold, silver or metallic purple. For the ultimate weekend bag, look out for designs by Jost that feature the designer's signature wipe-clean orange lining.
4 WORKING ITSitting behind a desk all day doesn't mean you can sneak that old imitation in unnoticed. If Carrie Bradshaw's style is a little OTT for your corporate colleagues, invest in a Modalu. This collection has been designed for independent, stylish women. The Farnhill (£213) is made of gorgeous soft leather with a silk lining and is available in cream and black.
5 WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWNIf the release of this summer's must-see film, Sex and the City, has you craving a new look, vamp it up with the Vamp Harriet (£150) from Wilbur & Gussie. This classic style clutch is available in six colours and boasts a classic design that combines patent mock-croc leather with a silver metal clasp.
• Blaise and Anna are owners of COVET designer handbags and accessories:
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