TOTES AMAZING: THE BEST BAGS FOR AW12

If you hadn't registered already- I'm pretty crazy about handbags, so I've done a bit of fantasy shopping and selected my favourite styles for AW12. As a guide, here are the key trends to look out for when selecting your new-season accessories:

• Purple is the colour to be seen in for AW12; update your LBD by accessorising with a statement clutch in a rich purple hue. Christopher Kane's deep purple leopard print clutch (no.3) is undoubtedly the accessory of the season. 
• Animal prints are, as ever, a key trend. If you're bored of leopard prints, try a reptilian effect, as seen in the Whistles 'Jocelyn' tote (no.9.)
• Look out for gold hardware details to add a touch of luxe to your look. Sophie Hulme's (no.8) hardware-heavy totes wowed me at London Fashion Week back in February. 
• Digital prints are still big news. Rianna Phillips' 'Spiked Juliette' clutch (no.1) combines delicate florals with edgy spike prints, updating summer's blooms and botanicals trend for AW12.

1. Spiked Juliette digital-print clutch, Rianna Phillips, £72.00.

2. Jimmy Choo Candy glitter clutch, Net-a-porter.com, £350.

3. Christopher Kane leopard-print clutch, Net-a-porter.com, £390.

4. Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Karlie bag, Selfridges, £220.00.

5. Green metal tip satchel, ASOS, £28.00.

6. Lily with Tiger detail bag, Mulberry, £595.

7. Delta leopard print structured bag, Stylistpick, £35.00.

8. Sophie Hulme medium black tote, my-wardrobe.com, £559.00.

9. Jocelyn snake tote, Whistles, £295.00.