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4 Bags You’ll Need This Summer

Since I started blogging 6 months ago I have acquired a lot more bags than what I previously had. I owned just a couple of purses – 1 everyday bag that would hold all of my stuff, 1 nice designer bag that I would take to fancy events, and 1 small shoulder bag for when I go out. But now, I own at least 5 more bags. A couple shoulder bags, a beach bag, one new designer bag, and a few everyday bags that at rotate using. I wanted to have a bunch of different style bags that I could wear to different events all summer long. Buying all of these different bags really made me want to share my thoughts on the major bag trends of the summer. Below I share my personal opinion on what I really think of each style and how and where you can wear the bags. Read my little guide to help you determine what popular bag style you want to wear all summer long.

STRAW TOTE BAG

Big straw tote bags have been around for awhile now, we see them pop up in stores right around memorial day each year. I personally only thought of these woven bags being used as beach bags. I never really thought of them as a fashion bag that I could accessorize an outfit with. Yes, you can just use this type of bag at the beach but you can also take it to the mall with you, go grocery shopping, or have it while you’re out at the park having a picnic. Wear it to a fun outdoor party or just use it as your everyday bag. This giant tote bag is cute and practical.

SMALL CIRCLE BAG

I fell in love with the small circle shoulder bags. They are this little cute round bag that can come in neutral colors to match any outfit. I own the brown circle bag in the flat lay photo above and since buying it last month, I have worn it in multiple blog photos and worn it out with friends. I have gotten so many compliments of how cute, simple, and fashionable the bag is. The bag also fits a lot more than you think too, I can throw my phone, wallet, keys, and some makeup in the bag.

BASKET BAG

We have all seen picnic baskets before, they are this huge woven basket that can hold very heavy food, drinks, and blankets. But have you seen these tiny basket bags that are ADORABLE? Unlike the large straw tote bags that will fit everything and anything like Mary Poppins bag, these small bags will only fit a few items. You can wear this bag out to dinner, to concerts or outdoor parties. I have gotten a lot of compliments on my small basket bag from Target. (pictured below) You can really go for a fashion statement buy tieing a bandana scarf around the handle of the bag.

BAMBOO BAG

I first saw the bamboo bag on Instagram, big influencers were holding this bag in posts that got thousands of likes. I personally had never really seen this type of bag before. At first, I thought it was a really weird bag, that it’s not practical at all. But as I started seeing more and more bloggers with this bag, I realized that this bag is just a fashion bag, it’s not really useful, it’s just supposed to be cute. This trend is slowly being introduced into stores but I first saw the arc bamboo bag this past February and March online. The bags below are very pricey, so if you are looking for a less expensive bag, I would suggest shopping for it on Amazon. (Read this post on how to buy clothing on Amazon)

All of these bags do have a couple things in common – they are round and they are made of a straw/woven material. So as long as you find a bag that fits into both of those categories, you’ll be considered “on trend” as they say. You don’t have to spend a lot of money either on seasonal bags. Stores like Target and Urban Outfitters are really cute bags for under $50.

What do you all think of the circle bag trend?

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    • Just try a simple outfit, solid colors, no crazy prints or styles. This is draw attention to the bag!

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    • Yes I love the bamboo bags too! They are kind of different from what we are all used too but, that is what makes them cool! Thanks for reading 🙂

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  5. The straw bags are just a must this summer and also the round ones look great! I am definitely getting one of these since they look lovely! Nice post! 🙂

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  8. I think my boyfriend will kill me if I buy another bag 😂 lovely post – gorgeous choice of bags in my opinion you can never have enough

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    • I thought the same thing about the bamboo bag! I do love my straw bag tho and I use it all the time!

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    • Aww thanks so much girl. I was never a big purse/bag person either. It wasn’t until this year that I started exploring and finding all of these cool bags. Circle bags have been my favorite this summer!

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  11. I always prefer big bags that can accommodate my diary, a book, wallet, a small bottle of water, some snacks to munch on when I’m bored..the list is endless. The straw tote bag is perfect for me ! Thanks for sharing this fab post,

    Love,
    Anjali
    https://www.laughingmirror.com/

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    • I have to have a big tote bag with me all the time because I have so much stuff to carry around! I hope you got a straw tote bag!

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  12. Holy snap! Bamboo handbags are a THING??? Ok, I know they probably aren’t practical for holding anything smaller than a wallet lol, but I like the idea of them. Plus, I hear bamboo is supposed to be antimicrobial or antibacterial or something like that… I have no idea if that benefits here, but maybe it does. Cute bags, all the same.

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    • YES BAMBOO BAGS ARE AMAZING!! And I had to look this up but YES there is a bio-agent in bamboo that makes it a naturally antibacterial, anti-fungal and odor resistant fiber!

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  13. These are so cute! I especially love the little picnic basket bags! I can’t believe I’ve never seen one of those before – they’re absolutely adorable! Might have to purchase one for myself. Great post! 💙

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    • Yes girl go get yourself a little basket bag! I think they are perfect for summer and you’ll get so many compliments!

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  18. I don’t have a straw tote or a bamboo bag – yet 😉 But they’re on my list. I love this round-up and the cute outfits you styled!

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  19. I love all of these bags! So perfect for summer. I’ve been on the lookout for a tote bag for this summer so I’m definitely going to check these out. Great post!!! Thank you for sharing!

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  25. The basket bags have been an interest to me since I came back from Portugal last summer and they were rocking them! Circle bags are a must for days out to be honest. Great post!

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