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It was the year of the itsy bitsy, teeny weeny handbag.

Now that summer is over however, it’s time to give your most important accessory a new-season update for late 2018.

The newest bags to hit Opera Lane are (thankfully) a touch more roomy than the micro versions the super models were toting a few months ago.

We’re busy gals; we need room for more than a lipstick and a credit card.

Here are eight great trends to sling over your arm this weekend:

1. PERSPEX

Buy it: €40, River Island, Opera Lane

2. QUILTED

Buy it: €31, Next, River Island

3. TEDDY

Buy it: €36, Topshop, Opera Lane 

4. BOX TOTE

Buy it: €60, River Island, Opera Lane

5. PANEL CLUTCH

Buy it: €33, River Island, Opera Lane 

6. SADDLE

Buy it: €164, Joules at Next, Opera Lane, Cork

7. BARREL

Buy it: €34, Topshop, Opera Lane, Cork 

8. CROSS BODY

Buy it: €21.99, H&M, Opera Lane