It's not getting any cheerier out there. Which for some of us provides a great excuse to go and seek out brightness and colour elsewhere - in this case, in the shape of fun, high street accessories.
Marks and Sparks' Limited Collection polka-dot clutch is like a holiday in your hand. Even the dullest winter outfits will look fun and jolly with one of these to set it off. It's also a winner if you're going to Popeye it up next season, which many will certainly be doing. Best of all, it's around the same price as one of their higher-end bottles of wine...
£15 at Marks & Spencer


