These woven rope bucket bags by are the perfect mix of preppy, stripes and laid-back summer.

This origami wrap skort does an excellent job of looking dressed up while feeling at ease.

Just the bag to make a night out on the town even more glamorous.

This studded suede mini sums up my spring statement.

Longer days, warm nights, gentle breezes and.... straw bags! Yes, it's that time of year, when, thankfully, your beach bag can double as your bop-around-town carryall. I've already come across so many good options and thought I'd share before they're all snapped up. Check out these from (spot on boho-cool), (cutest print ever! Love this too!) (love the stripes), . (chic and simple), (easy and bright), (the essence of elegance), (a most excellent bucket bag) and (roomy and forever stylish). P.S. You can find some amazing straw Balenciaga bags like the above on !

More fringe. More fun! (P.S. is offering 30% off on heaps of just-in, summer-ready pieces, such as these super versatile , this and this .)

This sandal brings the fringe thing to a whole new (compelling!) level.

Henri Bendel calls this terrycloth clutch a "bikini bag," as it features a waterproof canvas interior. I call it brilliant--and would tote it off the beach, too!

The perfect blend of lounge-around comfort and intensely cool.

Consider these sandals jewelry for your feet!