Canvas is a great fabric of choice for a bag as it can be lightweight, come in a variety of colours and prints and, as it tends to be a whole lot cheaper than the leather alternatives, it can be a cheap way of updating your wardrobe and look. Here’s three picks we just adore:

We love the candy coloured stripes of this little clutch -  perfect for injecting a bit of fun and colour into any ensemble. ASOS, £8 (down from £25!) Read more of Crazy for Canvas!

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!

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!