Is one of your beloved bags looking a bit battered and tatty this month?

Well fear not, because First can help you out there - if you’re looking for a replacement sneak a peek at these incredible goodies.

The Travel Bag It’s that time of year again after the festive season when everybody is thinking about holidays and short, lazy weekend breaks. If you’re thinking about treating yourself to some time off then travel in style with this gorgeous trendy Jessica Large holdall.

Billy Bag, available from Harrods.

Priced £110.00

The Shopper

Hit the stores and be the envy of your friends with this lovely printed shopper with geo print design. For the cost it is, it’s a bargain in itself, so hurry before they’re all snapped up.

Available at Miss Selfridge.

Priced £5.00

The Clutch

Keep the shoppers for the day and save the clutch bag for special occasions in the evening. Indulge yourself with this sumptuous black silk one by Jasper Conrad. It will finish any outfit off marvellously.

Star by Julien MacDonald, available at Debenhams.

Priced at £12.00


The Satchel

If you can’t quite manage to stump up the cash for the likes of Chloe, Prada or Marc Jacobs, then don’t worry about it. The High Street still has some classic pieces for you to check out like this Buckle Front Cross Over Satchel.

Available at Marks and Spencers.

Priced £15.00

The “Quilted” Manor Bag

It’s still not too late to emulate your fashion icon – Kate Moss, Liz Hurley and Sienna Miller have all been snapped with their mitts around a quilted leather Manor bag. You might have to join a waiting list for your “it” fashion item, which can be purchased in white, beige, red or black. However if you are lucky enough to snag one, you’ll definitely be seen as uber – cool when you’re out and about.

Available at Burberry. Tel: 020 7968 0000.

Priced at £795.00


The Laptop Bag

Really splash out and make a statement at the office with a grained leather laptop bag by the lavish label Valextra.

Available at Harrods Tel: 020 7730 1234

Priced at £1,409

The Metallic Look

The metallic look is going to be huge so get a shiny bag to see you through 2007. It really is going to be the hottest thing balancing from your appendage. Peta champion Stella is renowned for never using leather or fur for her creations. So if you want to be “ethical chic” and be caring to animals then get your hands on this dazzling little number.

The metallic canvas gold oversized hobo bag – available at Stella McCartney’s and Net A Porter.

Priced at £435.00

The Large Betty Tote

The craze for oversized carriers certainly doesn’t appear to be vanishing anytime soon.

We love this very large cute bag from Chloe because it has zip fastening pouch pockets on both sides, a detachable purse and a zip fastening internal pocket to help you function in your quest to organise your life.

Available at Chloe and Net A Porter.

Priced at £932.00

Rebecca Leach