Monsac's 'Nantucket' tote is a twist on the old-fashioned Nantucket lightship basket bags made of woven cane or wood with a hinged lid. This bag is made of rattan and has a hinged top with a magnetic snap tab closure. It has crinkled patent leather handles and a leather front pocket that makes it look a bit like it has had some sort of accident with a hobo bag. The bag has enough room for your water bottle, a book and wallet, sunglasses and cell phone. It comes in white, blue or black with rattan. It sells for $278. I can't decide if I would like it more without the leather pocket on the front or not.Posts with tag beach tote
Monsac Nantucket Tote, Handbag of the Day
Monsac's 'Nantucket' tote is a twist on the old-fashioned Nantucket lightship basket bags made of woven cane or wood with a hinged lid. This bag is made of rattan and has a hinged top with a magnetic snap tab closure. It has crinkled patent leather handles and a leather front pocket that makes it look a bit like it has had some sort of accident with a hobo bag. The bag has enough room for your water bottle, a book and wallet, sunglasses and cell phone. It comes in white, blue or black with rattan. It sells for $278. I can't decide if I would like it more without the leather pocket on the front or not.Le Dauphin Beach Umbrellas
We are still a few weeks away from beach season but if you are planning ahead check out Le Dauphin's amazing beach umbrellas. The frames are made in England of powder-coated aluminum with an anchoring device. The canopy is a full six feet across and can be tilted to provide maximum shade The Jade Dragon pattern shown here can also be ordered in a matching tote bag and beach blanket. The umbrella sells for $595.
Hermes Striped Beach Bag, Handbag of the Day
While many totes are excellent choices to take to the beach, there seems to be a lack of beach-specific totes from designers. Perhaps they don't want to pigeonhole a bag by branding it as beach-only, but in reality it is probably a selling point since there are so few. Hermes bucks the trend with their Striped Beach Bag. The blue and white striped pattern is very nautical in spirit. It is made of cotton toile and measures 13"x12"x28" - just right for a large towel, sandals, sunscreen and the other seaside necessities. The tote features a snap closure for securing your things and soft cotton handles, which make for easy carrying. Price: $530.Ananas Beach Tote, Handbag of the Day
This Beach Tote by Ananas is the perfect bag for - what else - the beach. Unlike the vast majority of other beach-bound totes, this one is large enough to hold all your summer gear while still looking funky and fashionable. The straps of the tote, which measures 19" by 15," are extra-wide to make carrying it comfortable. The bag is handwoven from a natural fiber called abaca, has a satin-lining and comes in three colors, including saffron (pictured), fuchsia and grass. As an added bonus, the tote includes a 7" by 12" clutch for times when you really need a smaller bag, like hitting the cabana bar after sunbathing. Price: $88.
