Six of the best - shoppers

This bird print is striking, but don't put it in the wash.

£25 from Topshop
0845 1214519 topshop.com Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian

Generously sized and looks as chic in the city as on the sand.
Oversized parasol embellished bag

£30 from Accessorize
0870 412 9000 Photograph: PR

Made in the Philippines from recycled juice packs, this bag as an inner divider and handles long enough to carry on your shoulder.

£10 from the Natural Store
01273 746781 naturalstore.co.uk Photograph: PR

Crisp horizontal stipes make this a real style statement.

£25 from House of Fraser
0870 1607270 Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian

Designed by Walé Adeyemi for the Prince's Trust, this charm-inspired chain design is cool and useful.

£5 charity shopper from Superdrug
020 8684 7000 Photograph: PR

Made of 100% organic cotton and printed by hand.

£5 from People Tree
0845 4504595 peopletree.com Photograph: PR