Hello Miss Sicily!

Much as we love being prepared for every occasion it's time to face the facts ladies, we're not Boy Scouts. There's no need to pack a sleeping bag for a day at the office. Opt for some ladylike glamour instead with this new Dolce & Gabbana refined handbag.

There's a new lady on the block and she's not in the playful mood. If you're tired of the frivolous and the playful it's time to get serious and invest in this Dolce & Gabbana handbag from their new fall/winter 2010 collection.

The archetype of elegance, is that less is more. Leave the rucksacks at home and try a 1940's shoulder bag, inspired by the charm of southern Italian ladies.

The bags are available in various fabrics that include padded nappa, patchwork nappa (which creates a vintage effect) and colourways that include dove grey, white, red, silver and black.

The first thing you'll notice when you use the Miss Sicily bag is the manner in which you can hold it. Designed to be handheld as well as worn as a mini shoulder bag, the handheld version wil take you places. Try meeting your bank manager or your boss with the handheld version and life will get a whole lot easier.

As seen on the catwalk, team a prim and proper handbag with some leopard print flair.

It's said that a well-placed bag on the counter of an airport check in desk can secure an upgrade. If there's an upgrade going, we guarantee Miss Sicily will secure it.

What we love most about our handbags is their pose-ability. Seen backstage at the Dolce & Gabbana catwalk show, we give Miss Sicily top marks.

Perhaps what has been long forgotten in the handbag world, is that a handbag should compliment rather than overshadow an outfit. Miss Sicily won't steal your thunder but will ensure you achieve thunderous applause.