With the number of garden parties, Royal county shows, polo marches, race days, and general socializing, the idea of lugging around your chunky yet delightful Mulberry Bayswater is not going to be the best option this summer, we’ll be honest.

However, nor will the elegant  designer wallets when you are out for the day with your touch-up make-up and travel perfume – and of course those of you with iPhone in particular will agree with us that an emergency battery pack is business critical!

So, we’ve been on the hunt to bring you a selection of timeless clutch bags worthy for both day time garden parties and champers fuelled dinners with just the right amount of space to hoard the girlie essentials without weighing in at 2kg!  Dainty, discreet but most certainly not dull.

For those of you looking for a tassel or two coupled with having a modern easy to match print then have a peek at the most beautiful bags by Henry Bendel. The Debutante Hair calf convertible clutch is now in Pra’s possession and its fact that you can flaunt this style effortlessly both day and night.

For some craziness why not go for this lush Charlotte Olympia Wanted Leather Clutch adding some definite pizazz to any outfit!

For the biz chicks among us who would prefer to lose a limb as opposed to leave their precious iPhone at home, then say no more.  Introducing, the Kotur Get Smart iPhone gunmetal clutch bag.  Not only is this little number stylish but it allows you to clip in your iPhone and even use the phone without opening the bag – how cunning! On top of this there’s still space for those little beauty essentials. It’s available for both iPhone 5 and 6!

Fancy understated yet delectable? Then here you have it – the simple Clare V snake effect leather clutch!

For those of you who have distinct individual taste, how about your own personalised clutch to give yourself that exclusivity?  Without being too biased, our love swings back to Kotur again where you can design your own bag by selecting the case, front  cover, colour and monogram – bye bye Anya Hindmarch – hello these babies!

Finally, if you fancy some bling then look no further.  Our favourites have to be the Alexander McQueen Salamander knuckle box clutch. Plain enough to compliment day or evening outfits but with enough bling to stand out from the crowd.

Or, for the ultimate bling “move over” effect then you can’t and won’t go wrong with the Valentino Rockstud  crystal embellished shoulder bag.

Whatever takes your fancy, there is one thing – small is the new big!  Spread the love and let us know your favourite clutches to share on www.Lovetoeattotravel.com.