With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, I thought it was only fitting to put together 11 stylish totes for summer! Depending on the weekend, I’m usually on the beach in the Hamptons or in Connecticut or running errands in the city. It’s key that I have a large tote bag that can fit all of my summer essentials: phone, magazines, sunscreen, kindle, and sometimes even towels. I literally try to fit as much as possible in to one bag – guilty!

What I’ve found as the most successful summer bag is a huge straw tote. I’m talking HUGE. The bigger the better. I have an old J.Crew one that has been on repeat each and every summer but this summer I’m thinking I should put a few others into the rotation.  I have seriously been digging Mar y Sol’s collection – insert this caracas tote or this collin’s woven tote.

Nordstrom also has a few great options including this Moraccan Market Basket for $98 dollars or this navy and white stripe tote for only $38 dollars. OR… you could put a bow on all your weekend plans with Kate Spade’s Straw Tote – HOW CUTE?

You can shop my favorite 11 stylish totes for summer below! Xo. Lauren