Handbags and Gladrags

Sex and the City 2 will hit cinemas at the end of May and if the trailer is anything to go by then Carrie's style looks to be bolder, brighter and better than ever.

Killer Manolo Blahnik heels and haute couture to vintage dresses and, of course, the latest designer handbags are all Carrie favourites as to her 'street' is catwalk and there's no such thing as 'over the top'.

Carrie once said, "I'm thinking balls are to men what purses are to women. It's just a little bag, but we feel naked in public without it," so to celebrate this ethos we've put together the top four Carrie-inspired designer handbags...

Whether she's meeting the girls for lunch or checking out the latest designer collections, Carrie is always on the run and ensures she looks stunning wherever she goes.

The perfect Carrie-style designer handbag for day to day use is the Tabitha Neptune Leather Handbag in Azure as it's quirky, practical and comes in a divine colour.

Wear yours with a cropped check shirt and skinny pedal pushers for the full Carrie effect.

Carrie is famous for her love of corsages and has worn them on many of her dresses including the show-stopping white corsage dress she wore at the start of the first Sex in the City movie.

We're certain she would love the super cute Lulu Guinness Rose Corsage Cross Body Bag for date nights with Big.

Try this adorable little bag with a brightly coloured sparkling dress or even a tuxedo (as seen in SATC 2!) to add a feminine and funky touch.

Bright colours are crucial to pulling off the Carrie Bradshaw look and while wearing a bright green or pink ensemble to the shops might be a bit much for most girls, you can always brighten up your look with a funky designer handbag.

New to Handbags and Gladrags is the gorgeous Laguna London Leather Vivienne Tote in Red which is simply stunning and will certainly add a spark to your shopping outfit.

Wear yours with contrasting white trousers and a cute pink shirt for a super cool Carrie look.

One of the best things about being Carrie Bradshaw must be the amazing parties she gets to go to with her girlfriends and it's here where she showcases some of her most striking handbags.

Carrie is a fan of handbags which are inspired by real life objects and landmarks - think her Eiffel Tower bag, the hat box bag and the quirky telephone bag by Timmy Woods.

We think she would love the selection of Lulu Guinness collectables which includes the Lilac Oriental Fan and the Blue Silk Embroidered Birdcage, both of which would look fabulous dressed up with a shimmery little black dress.

Handbags and Gladrags has a huge selection of designer handbags from quirky and cute styles to jaw dropping glamorous looks - all of which would look right at home on the arms of the Sex and the City girls.