Check out chic pieces for summer like these Aranaz bags!
Image: Aranaz Website
Whether you’ve been nailing the perfect summer fashion get-up or just getting a head start pulling out all your summer must-haves from your stash, you need handy summer beach bags to help you carry all your necessities when going to the beach.
Take note, they need not be just bags. They also need to be stylish carryalls which will look good under the blazing sun. Don’t know where to get one? No pressure, we’ve got a list of cute and sassy beach bags for summer to prettify your tropical OOTD.
1. Grab Ladies’ Higgy Tote Bag in Rust
Price:PhP299.75
Where to buy:The SM Store or online at https://shopsm.com
Grab Ladies’ Higgy Tote Bag in Rust from The SM Store
Image: The SM Store
Let the patterns define your style with The SM Store’s Grab Ladies’ Higgy Tote Bag in Rust. This zippered handbag is made using polycanvas which promises durability and functionality. It also adds some pizzazz to your weekend look with its brightly-colored patterned design.
Where to buy:Online at https://www.kulturafilipino.com
Abaca Handbag with Embroidered Gardens Print from Kultura Filipino
Image: Kultura Filipino
This woven abaca handbag from Tropiko by Kultura Filipino brings a pop of color anywhere you go. With it, you can stay fashionable while advocating products made out of local materials. This bag is proof that you can flaunt earth colors at the beach, too!
3. Classic Handmade Knitted Abaca Tote Bag
Price:PhP1,299
Where to buy:Online at Shapes and Curves, https://snc.ph
Classic handmade knitted abaca tote bag by Shapes and Curves
Image: Shapes and Curves
Stay ladylike with this classic handmade knitted abaca tote bag from Shapes and Curves. As white and pure as the sands of Boracay, this can be the perfect pair for your floral maxi dress, plus shades and wide-brimmed sun hats. Time to go for a romantic walk by the beach!
4. Classic Hello Kitty Handmade Knit Braided Abaca Shoulder Bag
Price:PhP1,499
Where to buy:Online at Shapes and Curves, https://snc.ph
Hello Kitty face handmade rustic abaca shoulder bag by Shapes and Curves
Image: Shapes and Curves
We all adore Hello Kitty! Available in two colors, this handmade rustic abaca shoulder bag with Hello Kitty’s face can perk up your radiant summer days. Whether you pick the brown or cream version, it would all look cute when matched with any summer dress you wear.
5. D.V.L Portrait Tote Bag
Price:PhP999
Where to buy:Online at https://www.shopstraightforward.com/
Sleek and stylish tote from Straightforward
Image: Straightforward
For something more subtle and classy, try Straightforward’s DVL portrait bag. DVL stands for Daily Vegan Leather, a durable alternative to cowhide leather that’s cruelty-free. It’s also water-resistant, so it can withstand a beach trip effortlessly!
Where to buy:Online at https://www.islandgirlph.com/
A chic summery backpack
Image: Island Girl
Want something easier to carry? This backpack from Island Girl PH offers functionality in a minimalist style. Made of rattan, the hand-woven bag features a vegan leather flap to hold all your essentials in. It’s also fully lined so you’re sure that your items will remain scratch free and safe!
7. Cream Flamingo Tote
Price:PhP6,700
Where to buy:Online at https://aranaz.ph/
This is probably one of the cutest bags you’ll ever have
Image: Aranaz
“Rustic chic” is the best way to describe this beautiful bag from local brand Aranaz PH. The Cream Flamingo is another version of the brand’s best-selling Flamingo tote. Made of woven seagrass and lined with cotton twill, this bag can give you some flair and a unique identity whenever you hit the walkway. Whether you are going on a picnic at a nearby park or relishing the sand of your favorite beach, having this handbag will surely upgrade your summer style.
Do you have a favorite bag yet? Whatever it is, always remember that it’s the memories and not the clothes that’ll make your summer your best one yet!
This article was originally published in Yoorekka on April 12, 2017.
About Karen Grace Libao
Karen writes for a living and for fun. She started her writing career in 2014 when she worked as Content Manager for a women’s website and never looked back since. On her free time, she tries to catch up on her current reads, seeing independently-produced films, watching theatre plays, and attending live music and open mic gigs. She dreams of becoming a published writer and film producer in the future.
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