Dawn Collinson bags a few bargains so you can enjoy a great day at the beach

01GET two key trends covered in one go with this metallic snakeskin bag, £29.50, from the Zandra Rhodes collection, exclusively for M&S.

07THERE’LL be no danger of blending into the crowd with this large colourful Harlequin design tote from Vivienne Westwood, finished with small Westwood globe logo on each side. Was £273, now £199.99, from Urban Outfitters.

03EARN your stripes and quick march to the beach with this coral bow shopper, £12, from New Look.

06CHEAP, cheerful and perfect for cramming in all those summer essentials, this cherry print beach bag with metallic straps is £5, from George, at Asda.

05GO WILD with the Kori zebra print canvas tote, with large metal buckle. Priced £65, from Ted Baker.

04BUY a little A-list style with Mischa Barton’s aqua leather Lyla tote bag, £65, from Debenhams.

02EVERYTHING in the garden – and the beach – will be rosy with this lilac appliqué rose tote bag, £30, from Topshop.

08FOLLOW this summer’s acid brights trend with a PVC fluoro pink neon stitch chain tote bag, £22, from Topshop.com. Also available in fluoro yellow and orange.

09PRETTY, floral and with a hippy Goa beach feel, this coral/aqua striped flower shopper is £30, from Accessorize.

10BRING out the animal in you with a leopard print side pocket bag, £15, from Jane Norman’s spring/summer collection

11THE perfect fit for a beach towel, flip-flops and sun cream, this lime metallic criss- cross weave straw bag is £25, from Accessorize.

12 THIS could be the start of a beautiful friendship . . . with a gorgeous cayenne Bogart tote bag, £87, from Tommy Hilfiger.

13DRAW plenty of attention with the Loop Wham Baam graphic neon bag with contrast polka dot back pattern, £30, from asos.com