In the women's wardrobe, pleats, bows and lace evoke the retro glamour and discreet nobility of the Valentinian aesthetic. A sophisticated red dress with frills evokes Rome in the 1960s, a cape adorned with the brand's monogram suggests transalpine elegance, and a www.valentinobagsale.com silk georgette shirt expresses the brand's attachment to fabrics. Panache feathers eccentrically adorn Spartan sandals, while the straps of a pair of pumps envelop the foot with finesse.

Valentino Garavani's 'VSLING' top handle bag is made from grainy calfskin leather and updated in a scaled - down size that's great for nights out. It has a structured silhouette and is detailed with a tonal logo plaque for a clean, streamlined look. Attach the chain - trimmed strap to carry it on your shoulder.

Valentino Garavani's Candystud cross - body bag echoes a key hue from the collection. Crafted from lambskin leather, it's accented with signature pale gold - tone metal Rockstuds, has an adjustable shoulder strap and is finished with a secure twist - lock fastening. Team Valentino Handbag it with a scale - printed dress to emulate the house's styling.

I've always been a bit of a magpie. I've probably owned more pairs of silver shoes than black in my adult life, I'm prone to buying costume jewelry that doesn't fit my personal style just because it's so fun and crystal-covered that I need to have it in my possession, I own a shameful tube of glitter eye-liner. We all have our crosses to bear. Unsurprisingly, when the Valentino Glam Lock Crystal Bag popped up late last week, it was like a shot of serotonin straight to my brain's pleasure centers.