Heading for the beach and need a bag to fit in all your essentials? We’ve got some perfect ones that are big, cheap and aren’t afraid of a bit of sand!

First up we have this fab drawstring bag perfect for the beach or beyond, £29.99. Up next is this sweet little straw bag, on sale for £14.99. We think it works as an all-round summer bag from the beach to picnics in the park. Finally we have a this trusty striped canvas bag, also on sale for £7.49, perfect for withstanding the sand and throwing EVERYTHING into! All bags from H&M.

It’s still a bit chilly out but that doesn’t mean you can’t get temperatures soaring in a red hot dress!

Red is a bold colour, the colour of confidence! Red is one of my favourite colours and I have a red dress that when I wear it, I suddenly gain 100 confidence points and feel incredible! There’s no reason not to try it – there’s a shade to suit everyone from dark crimson reds to bright poppy reds. Go on and give a red dress a try and see how different you feel!

Our pick for the top red dresses? First up, Issa. It’s no surprise we love the label, or that it’s a favourite of a certain Miss Middleton (you may have heard about her..) and whilst we adored the sapphire blue dress she wore to match her new sapphire engagement ring, we also can’t resist this red version! Super flattering and figure hugging in ALL the right places and in a hot colour to match – we adore! £480 from Matches. From the splurge to the bargainous next with this tailored option from ASOS that comes in at a measly £22 (or £40 for the “burnt orange”/more-orangey-red-we-think colour)! A very chic option for a red dress that could also be worked for the office. Three shades of red and two different ways to wear it…

Although we’re nearing the end of the first month of 2011, the sales are still on and there are still plenty of bargains to be had. What’s so great about sales (besides getting things that you really love for less than you’d normally have to pay for) is that now is the best time to pick up something classic, something that you will can rely on year after year – and especially right now as some items are being reduced further (our favourite words!) So without any further ado, this week we’ll be bringing you the best pieces to snatch up from in the sales starting with classic coats.

We just love Theory and we’ve found so many great pieces for you to add to your wardrobe from the sales. First up is this double-breasted wool coat – classic with some fantastic tailoring that’s sure to fit like a glove. Pick this up from Matches for £324.

Just how cool is this Vanessa Bruno wool-blend coat? We love the boyish, boxiness which would be perfect for pairing with a feminine dress to give it an edge or just worn as shown in the picture for a simple but oh-so-very chic look. A runway piece with 50% off at £250? We’re sold!

Another label we just can’t get enough of – 3.1 Phillip Lim. The legendary man is known for bringing chic back into officewear for women and this coat would be a fabulous addition to any wardrobe – work or otherwise. Make it a part of yours for £661.50 from net-a-porter.