Trend: Poolside bags

It’s that time of the year when wanderlust sets in and we all start daydreaming about our next holiday. Rhodé Marshall has some favourite bags that everyone should consider when making their way to the water.

There’s one thing that I get excited about gearing up for the festive season. We get the chance to play with our outfits and accessories. And this time around I am just loving the straw and netted bag trend. There are several straw-woven, tassel-embellished totes – and you don’t need to be at the beach or next to the pool.

They are bright and breezy for any summer day. Leave those black leather bags at home. The latest batch of beach bags show off upgraded bells and whistles. They are fun and pretty even if you don’t have sand between your toes.

So here’s how you can lighten up your load:

Round straw bag from Superbalist.com retails for R449

Slouchy straw basket bag available at mrp.com retails for R119 

Shopper with sayings available at elizabethsummer.com retails for R980

Striped Straw Shopper available at woolworths.co.za retails for R170

Structured Straw Bag available at woolworths.co.za retails for R699