Best Totes in Town

Here are my top 5 favorite tote bags for the summer:

 1.Lilly Pulitzer Market Bag
It's resistant to water and very durable, I use mine all the time, especially for the pool.  It is also less than $10!

2. L.L.Bean Boat and Tote

This is the classic must-have tote; great for any occasion. I own three myself! You can get them in any size (the small one is great as a purse) and L.L.Bean will also monogram them. 

3.Collapsible Market Tote
Between my mother and I, I'm pretty sure we own about 5 of these.  They're good for taking food to parties or on a picnic- my mom loves carrying food to my regattas in them. I even use mine to hold my knitting supplies (yes, I'm secretly an old lady). But anything you need, these bags are great for. But what's so great about them, is they completely fold flat for storage!
Suggestion: this is a great item for monogramming.

4. Vera Bradley Shopper Tote
Again, a great durable tote for the pool and still only $8! These bags are a great steal b/c the material is so cheap, but these bags will last.

5. Le Pliage Longchamp Tote
This is the splurge of the bunch, but definitely the classiest.  Longchamp bags are very simple and wonderful to use as a purse to take out with you for a day of shopping or touring.