I have been fielding a lot of questions about cute straw bags for summer, and I nearly always respond with the same thing: get thee to Pam Munson, queen of the woven tote. Pam was one of my earliest women of substance and is a true gem — beautiful inside and out, elegant, and highly talented. I’m a huge admirer. If you are a mom or tend to tote a lot with you, I would highly recommend investing in one of her large-sized Isla Bahia totes. I carry it nearly every day of the summer. It goes with everything and holds a lot, but she does have a smaller size, too. I have a few of her bags and this one is my favorite because it has shoulder straps!
A few other woven bags I love, too —
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Even more options below…!
DANS LA MAIN KELLY (ONE OF THE TOP ITEMS ON MY SUMMER LUST LIST)
LOEWE OR THE LOEWE LOOK FOR LESS (ALSO IN BROWN, 20% OFF)
CHANEL VIBES FOR UNDER $200 CROSSBODY
CUTIE TOTE — COMES IN DIFFERENT LEATHERS!
THIS WHISTLES CROSSBODY BUT SWAP OUT FOR A FUN NEW BAG STRAP
PEARL EMBELLISHED TOTE (UNDER $50)
FABRIC WRAPPED TOTE (TWIN WITH YOUR MINI!)
HAND-PAINTED MONOGRAM TOTE (UNDER $100 — FUN BRIDE-TO-BE GIFT WITH NEW INITIALS)
Also: a sweet little personalized straw bag for a girl!
P.S. I have not been able to stop thinking about Hamnet. One of the best books I’ve read in recent memory.
P.P.S. Is New York a matter of mood?
P.P.P.S. A cute reunion.