Leopard is a tricky print. Get it right and you’ll look bang on trend, get it wrong and you might end up looking like Kat Moon from Eastenders… The trick is to not wear too much of it and to choose a print that works with whatever you’re wearing it on. Here’s three choices to working that leopard trend.

This bag is TDF (to die for). Mulberry have reworked their Alexa with a mini leopard print which might not have worked in the traditional leopard print colourway but works here because it’s rather subtle. I love just how subtle it is – in person it could easy look like a cracked patent bag, which is just one example of how leopard doesn’t have to be an in-your-face, loud print. Make it yours (or mine if you’re feeling flush) for £795.

Have fun with leopard print in this adorable DKNY sweater. We love how net-a-porter have styled it on their model over a crisp white shirt that is part preppy and part smart with a sense of playfulness. Buy through NAP for £145.

Finally, here is one of the easiest ways to work the trend. These sheer tights will give an edge to an otherwise boring outfit and are probably one of the cheapest ways to wear leopard at £10 from Urban Outfitters.

Don’t forget, if you’re in the market for a leopard scarf, we’ve already picked out our favourites!

“Will it protect my laptop?” is generally the main question people ask when choosing a laptop bag but it doesn’t mean you have to settle for an ugly bag – definitely not! Here are three gorgeous laptop bags that you will want to – and can use – for things of the non-technological variety.

Ahh, the uber pretty Cath Kidston Winter Meadow Large Laptop Sleeve, £55! We think this bag pretty much sells itself with the lovely print so we’ll stick to the details: it comes with padded carrying handles for extra comfort, a detachable strap to wear on the shoulder or messenger style across the body for when you need to keep your hands free and easy to clean material for those too busy to keep an eye on where they’e put the bag. At £55 it’s a total steal so make it yours!

A Mulberry Bayswater but probably not as you know it… This little Bayswater in particular is part of the Mulberry for Apple collection and was made with the 13″ Macbook in mind. It comes in at £795, which is quite a good price for two bags in one when you think about it! Perfect for work as a laptop bag or otherwise. We LOVE.

We love this Penelope & Parker Lizi bag, £279.99 not just for its name but for the great colour of the leather and Chanel-esque quilting. Inside the laptop sleeve is lined in faux fur – super stylish and padded as well! – and has a front pocket to store all of life’s little essentials from power cables to your lipstick. Parfait.

The Mulberry Alexas were like golddust in the sales – the only reason I think I managed to get one was because the sale started a few days earlier than advertised! For those who didn’t manage to get one or are still saving for theirs, might we interest you in one of the following in the meantime?

On the left we have the Old School Satchel, £46 which comes in black, red and navy. Don’t let the name deceive you though, this bag is far from the satchels you used to have in school. No, this version is far more grown up and resembles more of a cool, casual briefcase rather than something that you’d pair with knee-high socks, pleated skirts and pigtails. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, how about the Leather Braid X-Body bag, £48? Unlike the satchel, this one is leather (as if the name didn’t give it away!) and also comes in white and navy as well as the brown pictured. It’s a sweet option with quite a vintage look that could be your everyday bag. Whichever one you prefer, they are both great as the adjustable strap means you can choose to wear it on your shoulder or cross bodied (for those times when you’ve overstuffed your bag and want to swap shoulders). Buy both from Urban Outfitters now!