Vera Bradley's taken her trademark style to the beach with this convenient Ditty bag. The Ditty is a great grab and go handbag, with its user-friendly drawstring pull closure and casual cotton finish. I haven't always appreciated Vera Bradley's homely prints, but this red Deco Daisy pattern is bold enough for the beach. Some of the materials seem a bit dated, particularly the old-…

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With bold pink and red stripes, Victoria's Secret makes a big impression with its Holiday Edition tote. While it was released in the chilly cold of an American winter, it seems much more appropriate for months spent in warmer climes. Its vivid colors are very summery; it's enough to inspire a Christmas vacation in Australia or Tahiti! Metallic gold lettering spells out the Victori…

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Betsey Johnson reins in her natural fashion flamboyance for this relatively sedate Knotty Girl hobo. Its fun nautical feel and generous dimensions make it a great option for toting your towel and togs to the beach. It might seem strange to describe any bright red bag as sedate, but when compared to the frothy fuchsia, sequined, and studded accessories the designer typically deliv…

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Carry your towel, glossy magazine, and other summer essentials to the beach in style with this Wild Side Tote from Roxy. I must say that its name seems like a bit of a misnomer though. There's very little about this tote that walks on the wild side; its wide horizontal stripes are decidedly laid back as is its soft, slouchy cotton canvas body. I don't think that's a flaw, as most of us want…

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