When you think of summer handbags, aside from the white and floral bags do you also think of the straw and/or raffia variety?  They just scream summer and lazy days at the beach, right?  What’s great is, this season, more and more of these particular handbags are looking refined and down right stylish.   Here are just some of the cute styles I’ve found around the net.

Cole Haan Genevieve Straw Small East/West Tote; $325

7 For All Mankind Alondra Satchel; $335

Tory Burch Jane Straw Tote; $450

Rafe New York Medium Straw & Patent Trim Shoulder Bag; $450

MICHAEL Michael Kors Panama Large Straw Shoulder …read more

Still looking for a way to rock this season’s sunny yellow?  How about the “Saigon Glazed Linen Camilla” bag from Rafe New York?

 Summery, trendy and big enough to carry your cell phone and a book to the beach
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