In the world of fashion, which let’s face it, decides what is hip for the rest of the world, there are only two ways to dress. You can dress to the prevailing trend’s current whim, like famed celebrities, or dress to be one of those people whose style rises above the changing trends and is timeless.

Any other handbag might be the flavor of the month, or week, but a Marc Jacobs handbag is something that stands out from the mass of imitators and knockoffs. With its bold colors and striking styles, Marc Jacobs handbags are made for a woman who prides herself on distinction, by a man who has defined himself for his excellence in design and his eye for fashion forward style.This Marc Jacobs Bubble Quilted Shopper commands all eyes to focus on you and your eclectic accessory. Shocking red, coated in sequins and finished off with that blasted frog on the clasp, this hefty purse definitely isn’t for wallflowers! Grab it for around $3260 at Asos.

Feel like a rock star by toting this Metallic Olive Zipper Hobo by Rock & Republic. It features shiny silver snakeskin-printed leather with polished metal hardware in a relaxed and generously sized hobo silhouette — plus zippers along the base can be unzipped to increase capacity even more. Pockets are everywhere, with a zip pocket on each outside side and two patch pockets and a zip pocket on the inside. And the bright silver acts as a bold neutral — pair it with everything from your favorite black dress to this season’s hottest citrus colors. $950.

Guess is a sexy and adventurous brand that produces American fashion bags and accessories with the European attention to detail.

Guess Airport Grab Bag. A black nylon bag from Guess that’s heavy on the distinctive hardware, with plenty of decorative metal and a detachable shoulder strap with chain. The Guess logo’s on a neat silk triangle on the side, and this zipped bag comes with external and internal pockets.

Guess Cheetah Printed & Chain Handbag. In a snowy white cheetah print, Guess’s cotton bag combines timeless animal flavour with trendy chunky chain details. It also gives you a silk lining with 4 pockets, one with a zip.

Guess Cheetah Printed Handbag. Bring out the animal in you with this cheetah printed bag by Guess. In pure cotton silk it’s of a handy size and boasts a zip-up pocket as well as 3 little pouches.

JL is the name of the in-house fashion brand at the UK top department store John Lewis.

So if you are looking for the latest trends, look to JL. Their styles have stepped straight off the catwalk. Here are their latest cardigans for ladies.

JL Cotton Ribbed Cardigan. Versatile is what this ribbed cardigan is all about. Team it with a pair of jeans for casual wear, or dress it up with a skirt or trousers for work. Heart, flower and star shaped mother of pearl buttons give this knit a vintage, on-trend look.

JL Embroidered Star Cardigan. This knitted JL cardigan is so versatile. Team it with your favourite pair of jeans, or wear it unbuttoned over a pretty spring dress. The flattering v-neck front fastens with hidden poppers, while delicate stars are embroidered to emulate the buttons. With 3/4 length sleeves and a sweet flap pocket.

JL Skinny Ribbed Cardigan. Versatile is what this essential ribbed cardigan is all about. Features black dome buttons and a flattering nipped in waist. Team it with a pair of jeans for casual wear, or dress it up with a skirt or trousers for work.

Excellent pastel color block details in blue, pink and green on these Imagine pumps from Hale Bob, a brand famous for their colorful fabrics and womanly dresses. The color combination will go with just about anything. Chunky 3 ½ inch heels provide stability plus a quirky detail in the pentagon cut of the heel. They are on sale right now at endless.com for $99.