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How cute is this for your summer beach bag? Throw it in there to keep your smaller items safe and take it out when you go to lunch. You can even take this out at as a regular clutch, it is 10.5" x 6.5" so it is much bigger than a coin purse, although it is totally flat so it won't hold much. If you love straw but don't want to invest in an entire bag just for your vacation, this is a cute little way to get a taste of summer. I love the cobalt leather against the natural straw! Also comes in yellow but the color gets washed out again the straw. At Anya Hindmarch for $240.

           

We all have those Goldilocks moments, Is this clutch too big? Is it too small? Is it too boring? Or is it too bright? Is it too trendy? Or is it totally 5 minutes ago? Is it too summery? Or not summery enough? This is the clutch you need that is just right. The clutch is 14" x 9" which is big for a clutch but perfect for day. The bright summery orange or yellow patent leather trim is all you need to mark the season while the straw keeps it nice and neutral. Anya Hindmarch bags are timeless, yet spot on when it comes to style. Like I said, we could all add this to our routine! This is the easiest clutch to pack for travel and while at home this touch of sunshine will make you feel like you're on vacation! At Anya Hindmarch for $525.

Yay for bold colors! It is really fun and fabulous to have a bright colorful bag for the Summer so that you can wear something neutral and still be beaming! The raffia is a little crazy, I admit, but it adds to much spunk and can really liven up a dull LBD (the fuschia would the color of choice for that!). You know, after looking at so many bags, I long for something unusual and out there, it speaks to me from the sea full of black leather totes. I know blue seems to be our thing recently but this green is really pretty and would be amazing with spring colors. For a little bag like this, the chain is not going to be as annoying because the bag is light so there won't be as much slippage but having the chain on this bag makes it appropriate for the evening, which is when this bag should come out the most. I am having a ball with Lanvin's new bags, it could be my new obsession. I have to stay away from Barneys because I know I will end up getting a Lanvin this season. This super snazzy Lanvin is $1375.

This simply elegant tote by Crocodile Queen Nancy Gonzalez is one of the prettiest we've ever seen from the line. Trimming the tote with metallic crocodile and chunky hardware is a surefire way to glam up raffia, a classic summer favorite. After looking at bags that weigh more than a newborn baby I am excited to find one that is light and wearable. Get your name on the list now, it's certain to sell out before the March 30 delivery date. $2,350 at Vivre

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