The best summer beach bags

Straw bag, 19.99, Available at Winners

Cotton and synthetic leather bag, $32.99, Available at Gap

Levicoterme polyester bag, $14.99, Available at Globo Shoes

Cotton bag, $29.50, Available at Old Navy

Straw bag, $39.99, Available at Zara

Cotton and synthetic leather bag, $24.99, Available at Gap

Roxy cotton bag, $37.00, Available at Bikini Village

Cotton bag, $44.99, Available at Mango

Cotton bag, $24.50, Available at Old Navy

Straw bag, $12.9, Available at La Vie en Rose

Volcom cotton bag, $27.95, Available at Empire

Ethnic Geo Rose cotton and synthetic leather bag, $39.99, Available at French Connection

Oakley plaid nylon bag, $34.99, Available at Sports Experts

Lacoste striped cotton bag, $99.98, Available at Browns

Classic cotton tote, $29.99, Available at American Eagle Outfitters

First published in Chatelaine.com's August 2009 issue.
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