While it’s tempting to bring your favorite soft calfskin, luscious suede, and elaborate exotics to the beach or pool, you know tossing such skin on the sand or wet concrete goes against your better judgment. And really, at the end of a long, sweaty, sun-scorched, splash-soaked day by the water, it’s not worth the worry. The same goes for back-and-forth trips to the gym, as well as vacations when you buy piles of trashy magazines at the airport and also want to put your bag down on suspect floors.
That’s when a good, simple, durable canvas tote comes into the picture – and stays in the picture. But they’re not all created equal. Splendid got the casual fabric right with this cute, spacious tote that’s ready for the beach, gym, and travel, all summer long. The ingenious strap detail, for multiple ways to carry, is so fun, as is the cute play on colorblocking. Most of all I love the carefree feel: just wash and go (and go some more). How many bags can say that, and mean it? Splendid Byron Bay tote on Shopbop for $148.
Pair with: Snap up K. Jacques’ Flavia crisscross flat sandals for easy summer days. In leopard-print calf hair for a more substantial feel, they will last you past Labor Day. On Shopbop for $174 (from $248).
What a perfect carry-me-everywhere bag! Love the colour scheme of it, apart from everything else. x