Peek-a-boo, I see you (tucked under my arm).

Lulu Guinness ‘Wild Cat’ oversized clutch bag, $323.47

Fashion doesn’t have to be so serious. Even on a classic black leather shoulder bag there can still be room for a a pom-pom to two. Or some beach-holiday inspired woven raffia. Or both…

Loeffler Randall ‘Lock Clutch’ leather and raffia handbag, $295

The black handbag is a no brainer. Everyone has one. It’s just a matter of updating it every couple of years.

But now it’s time to to take a new look at the white handbag. While not new to the scene, it has recently been upgraded from ‘novelty’ to ‘essential’. This promotion makes perfect sense really – with the fashion world’s current flirtation with all things white, cream and pink.

Follow the link below for my round-up of all the best white handbags you can buy right now…