What will you be bringing to the beach this season? Sunscreen, your iPod, a book, the perfect swimsuit– but where will you be putting them? Take our advice and pick up some straw tote bags for a summery, vintage flair! Nordstrom has quite a number of these totes just ready to be swept away and we picked our top 3 favorites from the bunch.
1) Harmony Embroidered Straw Tote, $298, Kate Spade New York
A pair of flaming red parakeets are embroidered onto this straw surplus tote from Kate Spade. Inspired by the graphic designs of Florence Broadhurst, this bag makes a whimsical accessory to your beach outfit, not to mention a trusty compartment.
2) Straw Tote, $88, Betsey Johnson
Betsey Johnson captures the fun beach atmosphere and combines it with her iconic quirkiness in this structured straw tote. It features a bouquet of bright-colored fabric flowers and faux-leather handles.
3) Lynn Tote, $198, Juicy Couture
Sink your teeth into this juicy-colored tote. Inspired by the fuschia skin of dragon fruit, Juicy Couture does away with the natural straw gives us a bright-hued, playful tote that features orange and yellow pompoms.




