We would all love to be able to afford a new topnotch designer bag here and there. I usually set aside a budget for one a year.

However, I find myself having severe cravings and urges to buy one or two in between. For when those urges surface (PMS anyone?), I scour the web for more affordable designer bags.

A small Anya Hindmarch clutch (from around £300) or a Michael Kors Tote.
So on my quest, I found the 'Hamilton Tote' by MK. It can be yours for £285 and ticks all the boxes.
It is elegantly, yet also boldly structured like a Hermes and has the sex appeal of a VB bag for a fraction of the price.  Perfect for adding a sophisticated edge to any ensemble.

www.harrods.com/product/medium-hamilton-tote

I recently discovered 'The Pretty Dress Company' and boy...I couldn't be more grateful for doing so.

I am a big fan  of 40's and 50's Glamour and these guys have captured that Glamour and given it a modern twist.
The result? An array of stunningly feminine and sexy dresses worn by the likes of the T.O.W.I.E girls, Kelly Brook, Janice Huff, Jo Joyner and many more.

These dresses are perfect for a special occasion but are also great for the office if dressed down with a pair of flats and /or a cardi.

My favourite at the moment is the Icon Dress. It comes in different colours and it shapes & smoothes in all the right places.

Get the celebrity style without the celebrity Price Tag. This particular dress is only a cool £95

www.theprettydresscompany.com

I absolutely adore Vivienne Westwood. From her 'Pirates' period through to 'Anglomania'. She has to be one of my favourite designers.

I have been on the lookout for a pair of Vivienne Westwood earrings and found this stunning pair on ASOS.

www.asos.com

for £60 you can have a piece of Wetswood to call your own. If your budget can stretch a bit further however, there are some stunning dresses from her Anglomania range on Net-A-Porter....more on that later...