If you're a female, then buying for your sister can be hugely enjoyable experience.

Simply pick something that you'd like to borrow in a couple of months time.

For men, choosing a present for their female sibling can be a nightmare.

It's best to draft in your girlfriend or female friend to give you some advice, or at least accompany you into the shop.

This bag costs £25 from Accessorize (visit Monsoon, Fore Street in Trowbridge) or go online at www.accessorize.co.uk if you want to avoid the shops.

Use the internet to do some research about fashionable trends, then visit your local shops to find something similar.