I'll never forget Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City comparing the handbag that you carry in New York to the car that you drive in Los Angeles. Nothing could be more true in London either. Handbags range in price from luxurious to trendy, yet affordable depending on the style. However, one thing's for sure. Whichever brand you choose, tan, cognac, sepia and latte hues are all the rage for Spring. Not convinced? Check out six show stopping purses that give brown bagging it a whole new meaning!

Kate Moss looks smoking hot in the new campaign for Dior Addict Extreme (£24) lipstick range. The British model wears black in the images for the Dior collection, which is available in 12 shades including four new-season additions. A spokesman for Dior said: “Kate's allure is all her own. She takes a bold stance with colour and elegantly shows off her style.” Take a look at Kate's campaign here, and tell me what you think of the shots!