Pearl Straw Bag High/Low

Poolside Mak Pearl Straw Bag

 

I wear straw bags every day - they are the perfect bag for Florida - beachy, fun, casual, and chic. This darling pearl embellished straw bag by Poolside retails for $215 and is sold out everywhere.

The Summer Straw Bag

Danielle Rollins - Veranda

I am a huge fan of straw bags - I use them as a handbag, pool bag, beach bag, for errands, the farmer's market, pretty much everywhere all year round here in South Florida. Wherever you live, they are the perfect summer bag. Here are some great options. And they can be personalized/monogrammed!

Straw Bags & Summer Flowers

Ashley McCormick - Cottages & Gardens

 

Here is a fun idea for summer - use straw beach bags/totes as containers for summer flowers - preferably real ones! For the hydrangeas one could use a potted plant or cut hydrangeas in a vase. Use a plastic garbage bag as a liner for the bottom for any drips. The bench cushion is Quadrille's Petite Zig Zag. Straw bags are so summery and multi-functional - I use one every day as a handbag because I love a big bag. 

Old School AC

Embroidered Leaf Appliqué Straw Fan

 

I love the idea of going old school, sitting in my lanai in one of my caftans, sipping a glass of Sancerre, and fanning myself with one of these gorgeous hand fans. These fans are handmade by Columbian artisans and each one is unique.

Classic Caftans

Frances Valentine

 

If I had to choose my favorite go-to pieces in my wardrobe it would be my Frances Valentine caftans. They are so fun and easy to wear yet make such a statement. They are incredibly comfortable. They are so quick - one piece and you are done getting dressed. They are flattering on everyone. These caftans are not that big tent like style and give a nice long line. Unlike some caftans, these are quite opaque and don't require slips and such in under. 

Straw Handbags to Refresh Your Wardrobe

Jane Birkin with her signature wicker Birkin bag

Did you know that the original Birkin bag was wicker? Jane Birkin found her wicker bag in a fishing village in Portugal and wore it literally everywhere - shopping in Paris, on the beach in the south of France, skiing in cashmere, fur, and wicker, in Cannes in a black and gold cocktail dress with her wicker bag. The Hermès Birkin bag was born when she was seated on a flight next to Hermès executive Jean-Louis Dumas and all the contents spilled out of her wicker bag in an overhead compartment.

Summer Straw Bag High/Low

Mui Mui Mesh and Straw Bag

This is a really fun high/low. The mesh and straw bag above by Mui Mui is $2,300. 

Blue and White Finds

Mark and Graham

 

I saw this bag on Instagram and had to find it. In Florida I wear straw bags every day. They have such a great beachy tropical vibe. My go-to look is a caftan or Hill House Home Nap dress with a straw bag and a pair of Rothy's or Jack Rogers.