… colors. This gives anyone the opportunity to wear a variety of colors and finally own a straw bag that has some color to it! Usually straw bags are made in just the base solid color but Tory Burch spruced it up a bit!

I can totally envision someone wearing a long Summer dress and some flip flops when they carry this. It’s fairly easy to find a dress that match those colors and this tote would finish off the outfit.

The “Basketweave” is a really cute handbag and bravo to Tory …

Just about everyone seems to adore Furla‘s fantastic jelly bags, which have a habit of injecting an outfit with a pop of vivid color and plenty of happy-go-lucky charm. It’s really no wonder, then, that the label has built on the look’s popularity and introduced different versions of it over the past year or so. The new Candy Rubber Satchel isn’t translucent like the jellies, …

… Kathryn Embossed Python Clutch would definitely have done the job handily. This is a gorgeous bag, complete with a snappy, snake-printed flap in vivacious purple and a sleek chain strap that can be tucked inside if you prefer the hand-held method. That’s my preference for summer. The dramatic color will still be relevant in the fall, when a shoulder strap looks refined over cardigans and coats. Also in brown. Available for $350 at Nordstrom.

… up, you’re gearing up for summer and, well, if you’re like me, you like to invest in a new bag(s) every season. Always at the top of my list is the visionary Marc Jacobs, who once again thrills with the new Wellington Small Fulton Goatskin Satchel. Your look gets an immediate pop of vivacious blue – a sort of turquoise-meets-cobalt – and you also happen to get the functionality of a practical silhouette, complete with pockets galore, a detachable shoulder strap and a timeless …

… Clutch is inaptly named. I won’t fault it, though, because it’s still a pretty cool little bag. I love the spearmint color, the perforated flap and the chic crossbody style. It’s definitely on the small side, but if you happen to require something light for lazy days, this could be a great choice just for the price alone. Available for $75 at Nordstrom.

… not apply. Ok, just kidding. They can still apply since this wallet is small enough to fit in a bag as well. Not that we’d want to hide the St. Bart’s Anaconda print. Available from Brahmin for $145.

I’ve never doubted the creativity that Dolce & Gabbana are capable of, but in the past I probably wasn’t as attuned to it as I am now. The designers’ latest collection includes a bevy of delightful bags and dresses, all meticulously crafted with unexpected patterns galore. The new Small Miss Sicily is a really strong example of this: it combines a classic leopard print body …

… the Tiki Bar Cocktail Clutch? Topped with a signature gilded pineapple clasp, this sleek, glossy bag is etched with a fun print inspired by those sultry evenings spent sipping cocktails on some fabulous island. Oh, to live that kind of life every day of the year! With this in your hand, though, you can at least channel that playful spirit and add a tropical twist to your summer wardrobe. Available for $358 at Kate Spade.

… which is precisely what you should get if you’re spending this kind of cash on a simple black bag. Available for $2395 at Forward by Elyse Walker.

… party? It’s a great option for gals who like to stand out from the crowd, and with a bag like this, you’re sure to get plenty of attention no matter where you carry it. If this little roadster really revs your engine, you can pick one up at ASOS for $46.