Monday Musings- The Perfect Spring Tote Bag
Happy Monday, ladies. Here are a few things on my radar this week. Spring has hit us full-on over the weekend and my old tote bag is feeling too ‘heavy’ for the warm weather. I took this tote to Mexico and it’ll be great to take to the pool etc, but it’s not what I want to carry around town on a daily basis. I’m envisioning that my perfect spring tote bag will be straw, rattan, or raffia.
I’d prefer it to have a zipper closure for when…not if…it flies off my front seat in the car and spews its contents all over the place.
I want it large enough to hold my purse, water bottle plus small things I pick up at the store throughout the day. The handles need to be long enough to hold by hand without touching the ground, but long enough to go over my shoulders when I want to have my hands free.
It seems like a tall order so I’ve begun the hunt and will let you know what I decided on.
Outfit of the week
This week’s outfit of the week is one that works for warm or cool spring days with a quick change of shoes. I’ve been on the hunt for a utility jacket that’s not too warm, has an adjustable drawstring to keep it from looking too boxy and that’s long enough to cover my backside.
I love this wicker handbag, and it’s seriously marked down. I already have a vintage wicker bag this size so I don’t need another plus this isn’t large enough for a tote. I’ll let you know what I buy.
Do you carry a tote bag? I find them incredibly useful and wonder how I used to survive without one.
Thanks for reading and remember to wear what makes you feel confident.
Thank you for turning me on the All Saints Bag. I love it!
Isn’t it great?
I love the look of summer woven bags but I gave them up years ago. I ruined too many outfits–the rough textures of straw, wicker or raffia badly pilled and pulled my lightweight summer sweaters, jackets and blouses and they were trashed. I often wear my bags on my shoulder, tucked securely under my arm. Maybe if you are someone who holds your bag dangling from your hand it would do less damage ( or snag your pant leg, but they are usually a sturdier fabric).
So although I admire the look, it’s just not for me.
Good luck on your hunt. I haven’t had any luck finding a utility jacket that covers my back side. I am not tall, 5’4”. They all seem to hit at the hip. Love your outfit of the week.
I love totes and carry them frequently. Like you, I cannot imagine not having them as they are useful for a variety of needs. I have totes in categories to meet different needs or settings. For spring and summer casual looks and travel, I have two straw totes – one in a natural color from Sezane (I recommend these and there are some cute styles on their website now) and another in black from Lucky Brand that I got at Marshall’s. I carry these during the summer and for vacations. Both are a bit larger and can hold daily essentials and a book and water. I also have several Longchamp Le Pliage totes that I use a lot for travel as I can throw my crossbody bag into it along with jacket or sweater or wrap and a book and water. I have three luxury totes that I use for work and professional events for when I travel for work – one in black, one in cognac, and one in dark brown. I know I will use these when I retire for travel or for days when I need to carry more than a crossbody bag.
I find totes so useful. You have an impressive collection that all sound great.