6 Best Outdoor Summer Handbags of 2022
Ahhh, it’s finally starting to heat up around here and I’m so excited for summer! I love the days filled with extended hours of sunshine, a warm breeze, and plenty of outdoor time.
As I was starting to turnover my wardrobe, I was thinking about the difference in my summer handbags vs. my fall/winter ones. This prompted me to write this blog post in hopes that it would help you when shopping or simply trying to find ways to freshen up your wardrobe when the temps increase. You can find the link to these bags here: Summertime Bags 2022
1. Best style of handbag for going to the beach:
The last thing you want to do is carry a handbag that isn’t made for sun, sand, and getting wet. Am I right? You need to choose a tote style that can withstand these elements, as well as a hidden pocket or clip on zip pouch for important things, such as your cell phone, credit card(s), and ID. The Wellington Cabana Tote comes in several different colors and fits all the above. Don’t forget your sunscreen!
2. Best style of handbag for going on a weekend getaway:
You need a bag that will fit your clothes, accessories, and toiletries with interior pockets for organization, as well as easy to clean. The Lenox Weekender is a perfect option. It’s also made with 45% recycled material and was on sale at the time of writing this blog post. It can also be used as a gym bag. Win, win!
3. Best style for airplane carryon (for kids or a parent traveling with kids):
The Logan Suitcase is my favorite carryon for kids for so many reasons! Let’s face it, kids love to be able to pull their luggage through the airport. This one is lightweight and has the additional perks: 1. It has a water bottle holder on the side (kids are always asking for their water bottle so why not make it easy to access, so smart) 2. A clever pocket that folds out to hold markers and notebook paper or soft cover books. 3. It’s made of 45% recycled material, and 4. It has a separate mesh pocket for dirty clothes.
4. Best style for a day picnicking at the park:
I love the Graham tote for a lunch in the park. It will certainly hold everything you need for your fun adventure and is super stylish. It’s also great for an everyday tote. It comes in 4 colors (2 metallics). I love it in a solid color and the gold metallic personally. If you are deciding on which metallic would be the best for you, one thing you can do is go with gold if you have a warm skin undertone and silver if you have a cool skin undertone as one suggestion. Bonus, this tote also has a back luggage slip to sit on top of your suitcase.
5. Best style for a trip to the amusement park:
My kids love amusement parks, so we have our fair share of days spent in this environment. I love to take my backpack along, but I need it to be lightweight, have padded straps, zip pockets, easy to clean, and still look stylish. The Lorimer backpack does all that and more! The nice thing about this backpack is that it can also be used to transport your laptop when you want to use it for a trip to the local coffee shop to work. I also love that it comes in 5 different colors.
6. Best style for outdoor events:
You will most likely never see me promote a fanny pack. Ok, there. I admit it. I’m not a fan of fanny packs. Never have been, never will be. There is just something about them that I just don’t like. Just a personal choice. HOWEVER, this style is very different from any other style fanny pack I have seen. The Lorimer Fanny Pack looks more like a small purse, and they now offer it with a longer strap. Ok, I can breathe again, ha! They also offer it in 7 different colors that are beautiful! I also love that it has multiple pockets, is sleek, and can fit the essentials. This is one fanny pack (and the only fanny pack) I would ever purchase. I’m also a big fan of woven handbags in the summer. I’ll share some of my favorites in an upcoming post.
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XO,
Carrie