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Spend or splurge

This week, take a walk on the wild side with these funky animal prints

Classy cutlery... French flatware from boutique brand Sabre is not only practical, these stylish utensils can also be mixed and matched to enhance any table setting with their countless designs and creative colours. Zebra cutlery range from Sabre, from £9.50, from Amara. For stockists visit www.amara.com

Get the look... Just as stylish as a designer label, this modern take on a leopard print dress has a flattering cut enhanced by acid bright lime to complement the spots. Moda Animal Print Dress, £18, from George at Asda. For stockists visit www.direct.asda.com

Zebra crossing...

These statement zebra striped boxes can be used to jazz up a home office space, or for boudoir booty like toiletries and hair accessories. Ideal Set of Three Print Storage Boxes (two zebra print, one plain black), £27, from Littlewoods.com.

For stockists visit www.littlewoods.com

The cat's whiskers... Lulu Guinness has stamped this purrfectly gorgeous purse with her trademark humour, offering feline fans the ideal pocket for loose change. Wild Cat Coin Purse, £75, from Lulu Guinness. For stockists visit www.luluguinness.com

Fabulous faux... Ruby Ed's fake fur accessories and clothing not only mimic the real thing, fashionistas also don't have to shy away from getting the synthetics wet and can leave their 'leopard, mink and wolf' to dry naturally. Snow leopard hooded jacket, £245, from Ruby Ed. For stockists visit www.rubyanded.co.uk

Come slither... Fashionably on time, the WatchShop's latest range of chronographs by Gc (part of the Guess fashion empire) include this python print chronograph with mother of pearl dial and rose plating. Gc Ladies Python Diver Chic Chronograph Watch, £550, from WatchShop.

For stockists visit www.watchshop.com