This article was written for Annabel & Grace, which is now part of Rest Less.
HANDBAGS have a magical power to transform your look from practical to polished – they are the accessory that every woman loves to need.
Handbags date all the way back to the 16th century. And throughout history, fashion has given us a range of iconic styles, from exclusive Birkin totes to Louis Vuitton’s timelessly classic monogram collections.
They’ve grown to become a staple womenswear accessory.
They’re like a second limb, helpfully carrying your personal items – mobile phones, make-up, keys, bottle of water.
More recently fashion has welcomed back statement bags from Dior’s saddle style to Fendi’s monogram babies.
But not everyone has a designer budget so we’ve found you the best bags on the high-street now, with a couple of labels thrown in for good measure.
BEST CROSS-BODY HANDBAGS
& OTHER STORIES Leather Crossbody Utility Bag £110 SHOP HERE
& OTHER STORIES Half Moon Croc Embossed Crossbody Bag £85 SHOP HERE
MARKS & SPENCER Snake effect crossbody £25 SHOP HERE
BEST TOTE HANDBAGS
ANTHROPOLOGIE Greta Snake-Printed Tote Bag £110.00 SHOP HERE
OLIVER BONAS Willow Green Shearling Tote Bag £46 SHOP HERE
MANGO Leather shopper bag £59.99 SHOP HERE
BEST BACKPACK
Laptop backpack £45 SHOP HERE
Faux fur backpack £35 SHOP HERE
Leather backpack £119 SHOP HERE
Cord Slouchy backpack £29.50 SHOP HERE
BEST EVENING BAG
ANTHROPOLOGIE Nathalie Embellished Bucket Bag £75.00 SHOP HERE
& OTHER STORIES Circle Handle Beaded Bag £55 SHOP HERE
ANTHROPOLOGIE Vivian Beaded Clutch £48.00 SHOP HERE
BEST INVESTMENT BAG
LIBERTY LONDON Marlborough Iphis Canvas Tote Bag £495.00 SHOP HERE
COACH Sadie Crossbody Clutch £175 SHOP HERE
ANYA HINDMARCH Mini Dairy Milk Tote Bag £895.00 SHOP HERE
I hope Father Christmas pops one of these in your stocking!!
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