Don’t buy a new bag — revamp your old one

NO SOONER have you saved up for that must-have designer bag than another one turns up. But not this season. Thrifty shoppers will be relieved to hear that for once, it’s the height of fashion to make do and mend. Forget buying a brand new tote — try giving your old one a makeover with embellished straps, embroidered patches, tassels and pom-poms designed for the purpose. Filtered down from designers such as Fendi and Valentino, the High Street is brimming with add-ons to give your favourite bag a splash of colour.

Pair a floral embroidered shoulder strap (£15, uk.accessorize. with a colourful embroidered initial patch (£20, libertylondon.com) or, if your bag has a busy print, a green leather tassel keyring (£35, jaeger.co.uk). For an affordable quick fix, look at flamingo and pineapple badges at £5 each ( skinnydiplondon.