When the sun comes out straw suddenly feels like an appropriate material for all kinds of things.
Straw hats, shoes and bags are only appropriate for the few hours of the year when the sun is shining, so you better make the most of it.
Whilst I like those big buckety straw bags they only really feel appropriate for the beach. If you take them into work and put them under your desk you will very likely end up with the contents of your bag strewn across the floor. They’re also not really very secure for carrying purses, phones and other expensive and valuable things in crowded places like trains, shopping centres or pubs.
So, ever helpful, I’ve been on the hunt for some nice straw bags that will give you that summer feeling while being a bit more structured.
Wicker Bag £17.99 eBay
A bargain bag from eBay. There are a few sellers with these in various colours. They’re a clam shell design and surprisingly roomy!
Straw Fold Top Bag £25 Next
I don’t know if this is as structured in real life as it looks in the picture, but it at least has the advantage of a top fastening to keep your belongings where they, er, belong.
Fiorelli Taylour Natural Straw Bag £69 Debenhams
This looks like a proper grown up bag to me. All sensible leather trims and practical roominess. A classic bag for spring and summer, and at that price hopefully it’ll last you years.
Love the Fiorelli bag but maybe that’s the mum in me talking because it looks big enough to store wet wipes and snacks.
That clamshell bag off Ebay is delightfully cute! Perfect for beach-to-cafe-to-quayside-pub…
I was looking for a straw bag as a gift for my little sis a few days back, so how useful is this post right now! will pass it on to her as she is driving me mad with suggestions of what she wants from a straw bag (it seems like a very compley science right now). I really like the first one, from Ebay, very pretty and quirky.
oooh I love the first one! However I do not need more bags *repeat* I do not need more bags….. just trying to convince myself ;o)
I have a brown straw bag! I bought it at H&M – I love it because it’s big enough to put my big bulky camera in, flash and all. My only complaint is when my camera isn’t in there, everything else seems to get lost in a corner.
The last one is really gorgeous and not just for summer. I like the natural taupe as well as the materials and the shape. It would be versatile, too.
The wicker clam shell one is my favourite, I feel an ebay spree coming on!!!! X
Loving the wicker bag, a great way to combine that summer feeling with the practical requirements of a bag. Love that first photo too.
Great post – I love straw bags!
Wow to the ebay bag – may have to purchase a few of these in different colours!
This bag was featured in my magazine this week… it’s Primark and looks pretty cute to wear in the summer… http://www.look.co.uk/pictures/shop-51-high-street-buys-you-need-now/primark-wicker-bag-%C2%A37-in-stores-only
I love wicker and straw bags! I have a fine collection in all shapes and sizes!