… change color or crack. The best type of handbag to carry around during the Summer is a straw tote. They don’t have drastic color changes and the straw stays put for the most part. Even when it’s wet, the straw doesn’t change or get stains on it.

I absolutely adore Tory Burch right now and the “Basketweave” Straw Tote might be the cutest straw tote I’ve seen in a while. What I love most about the “Basketweave” Tote is that it features different colors. This gives …

… Deux Lux. Once again they’ve managed to work magic, this time with the Lucky Reversible Sequin Tote, which shows off a beautiful coat of sequins on one side. Turn it inside out if you prefer less glitz and you’ve got yourself a fairly polished looking faux leather tote. The oversized bow detail is a chic detail that feels playfully cute, but could be removed if you’re headed to the office. Available for $106 at Nordstrom.

… material like felt can actually be glamorous. For those who doubt that, the label’s Jaunt Tote may prove to be quite a surprise. Composed of felt and handsome whiskey-colored leather, it strikes a chic note with its embossed teal center panel. That alone is a total draw, but this bag’s versatility ultimately seals the deal. You can take this anywhere, from work to play, without thinking twice. Available for $249 at Gräf & Lantz.

… series of Dylan bags, and just in time, too. I’m particularly taken by the Dylan Color Block Tote, which is available in everything from pumpkin and sea blue to coffee and this fresh saffron. Perfect for everything on your summer agenda, this sunny bag is definitely on the casual side, yet feels far more pulled together and composed than your average tote. I credit that to the combination of leather and mesh. It’s balanced, playful and so practical. Available to pre-order for $450 at …

The yacht club gets the op art treatment on the Nine West One Stop Shopper Large Tote. Normally, an aggressively nautical bag like this might feel a little tired, but the optical detail and especially bright blue make this traditional purse a little more exciting, and the inclusion of a cute clear striped cosmetic bag doesn’t hurt! It’s $79 at Piperlime.

… Want to go green, but can’t give up the designer bags? The Anya Hindmarch Canvas Fruit & Veg Tote Bag might be a good transitional step for you. This cute canvas and leather tote is just what you need for trips to the store, especially considering the inner zip pocket that can keep your cash, cards, and coupons separate from your edibles. Interpret the fruit print as Carmen Miranda instead of farmer’s market and this purse would even be cute with a casual sundress this summer. It’s …

… an otherwise basic bag without overwhelming it with baubles and prints. The Fendi Roll Perforated Tote, for example, is chic and wearable anywhere. But the dotted holes paired with this shade of red, cleverly called strawberry, make the purse just a little more fun and unique. It’s $1,190 at Nordstrom.

The simply named Tiffany Tote from Tiffany & Co. screams spring, but I think you’ll still get some summer love out of it. This calf and linen bag with its organic grid pattern feels a little aquatic. The wavy lines are reminiscent of fishing nets or the waves of the ocean, but I’m not sure I’d take this beauty to the beach. It’s $1,295 at Tiffany.com.

… color for purses, yet I’m sure finding myself intrigued by this lovely bright Andie Leather Tote! This beautiful bag features soft pebbled leather, a magnetic button closure, and side gusset detailing. If you’re loving the bag but can’t warm up to the color, don’t fret – this gem is also available in a much more neutral and subtle gold. Pick one up for $465 at Milly.

… beloved Legacy Stripe just in time for summer! This year, the palette on the Weekend Stripe Medium Tote is brilliant – a cheerful array of rainbow-bright hues just made for pairing with chic white eyelet dresses, Lilly Pulitzer pastels and so much more. No matter what you wear it with, though, count on it to capture some attention all on its own. The pattern is so uplifting that you can’t help but smile, and it’s got a bit of a country club-meets-tropical-island versatility about it. You …