The great news is, last season colour blocking was also a huge trend but it was more about clothing. For SS13 colour blocking will make yet another comeback, however the focus will shift onto accessories. This makes it a trend easy to combine with everyday outfits for a stylish but smart style.

This latest craze has already started to hit our high streets and designer stores, and with so many lovely bags to choose from we have decided to make shopping easier for you…

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But, we are delighted to announce the Tod’s D-styling Medium Leather Tote, the choice of tour leader,trip designer and personal shopper in Tuscany Miky Ricciarelli, has scooped the title of Bag of the Month.

And in second place, is the Givenchy Nightingale shoulder bag, as nominated by Editor in Chief Rachel Montague-Ebbs.

Keep your eyes peeled for April’s Bag of the Month competition for your chance to win a fabulous Cashhimi handbag!

This is because clutch bags are for special occasions, events and evening wear, so buyers are searching for something unique and eye-catching, unlike buyers searching for a day bag. We have realised this is a new trend – quirky, oddly shaped and imaginative clutch bags are what everyone is looking for. Away with the boring evening bags and in with the new designs!

Check out our favourite quirky clutch bags and let us know which one you will be carrying! @BagServant. 

The Givenchy Antigona tote has proved a popular favourite amongst celebrities and designers alike. With it’s spacious interior and slouchy style, it’s the perfect day bag for an effortless chick look. Nicole Richie, a queen of her own right in the fashion world, has teamed the Givenchy staple handbag with skinny black jeans, over-sized shades, gladiator sandles and a red sweater, for the perfect casual day look.

The bag has become so popular that we have been spotting more and more ‘look-a-like’ handbags that have a similar shape and style as the Antigona tote. So, good news ladies, if you want to get Nicole’s sleek style but for a less extravagant price tag, look no further as we have hand-picked the best ‘Get the Look’ handbags so you can rock Nicole’s look in confidence.

In a more practical black shade, the Antigona is the ideal everyday bag. From work to casual wear, it’s the perfect shape and style, and has that classic, timeless look of favourites like the Mulberry Bayswater.

Fiorelli’s PU version of the bag comes with a trendy perforated pattern making it stand out from the crowd of similar plain bags all over the high street. Perfect all year and for any occasion, we won’t be missing the opportunity to snap this up for just £59, a fraction of Givenchy’s £1,030.

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The shape looks set to continue as the tote of choice for 2013. The style has been popular amongst a whole host of designers from Reed Krakoff to Reiss, who have revealed their Celine-inspired tote that is set to appear in the store’s SS’13 collection. Now spanning all colours and price ranges, the eared bags are all the rage and all over the high street. We can’t wait to get our hands on Reiss’ two tone nude and snakeskin version, but is the look being over done?

Givenchy’s Antigona collection comes in a range of sizes as well as a plethora of shades from neutral blacks and nudes to bright oranges and blues. Folli Follie and Alexander McQueen also opted for brighter hues in their takes on the signature design, whilst the Fendi 2 Jours keeps a more sophisticated style.

Whilst we love the style, shape, and huge selection, does every designer having a pop at Celine-inspired totes devalue the original design’s uniqueness? If it’s suddenly appearing on every high street corner, the trend may fade out as quickly as it burst into the limelight. We certainly hope this won’t be the case!

The gorgeous Givenchy Antigona bag is one of those classic totes we will be lusting over for the rest of our working lives. The vintage inspired shape, the beautiful deep orange colour, everything about the bag screams class, but the £1,115 price tag, combined with our post-Christmas scrimping and saving, isn’t quite so fab!

But never fear, as Foli Follie have come to the rescue once again with this near-identical version of the Antigona. With a  paler orange shade and the addition of a removable shoulder strap, the K Vintage handbag is just a tenth of the price at £165. What a bargain!

Shop Givenchy Medium Antigona Shiny Smooth Leather Bag, £1,115

Shop Folli Follie K Vintage handbag, £165

Image from Rex Features

Teamed with skinny black jeans, over-sized shades, gladiator sandles and a red sweater, Nicole does the casual chick look oh so well. The Givenchy Antigona Tote is quickly become a popular choice amongst A-listers and it’s easy to see why. With it’s spacious interior and slouchy style, it’s the perfect day bag.

Pick your favourite style of the classic bag:

Or, if you want Nicole’s style without the hefty price tag, check out our Givenchy ‘Get the Look‘ post…

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And, we’re not the only ones who love the Givenchy Antigona, Nicole Richie is also a fan! Check out our Celebrity Watch post..

Shop Givenchy Antigona, £1,488

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