Project Design: Summer Bags
Project Design is our own friendly competition where we put together collection of independent designers for you to rate on your very own imaginary runway.
I love my leather bags, but summer demands something different. Suddenly, I'm carrying a water bottle, sunscreen, a light wrap for cool evenings, hair clips, sunglasses, a sun hat and the list goes on. I've found some nice leather totes to fit all of this, but the purse starts heavy. I don't want to pile all this stuff into an already weighty bag. This is why I love fabric or straw bags for summer. They're lightweight; many are easy to wash if they get dirty at a beach party or barbeque; and they're cheap enough to afford an adorable new one every year (If you so desire. I had my last one for four years). Which bag would make your summer sunnier?
Pink Bow Messenger by lamorez![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZfjhiQINJ5EDCM37RWgxuOGyyi6ZgwOrrhTiNszAPMKXOYxPmsFAT_mtgConYiNoAp5wKke96xcTadKKqLGpm_XTCLrc02D3P8gISf9TipCHkjDzHE0aVY7HDJakxjhlMHWSickQWR1G/s400/pink+adjustable+strap+tote+purse+summer+etsy.jpg)
Sailor Tote by bayanhippo![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsXqS7fDbb76tjELf-Tmt8pFsmHaV_5AUmRf_pt63TRkevZtByqRWPdFd_ILZlKvY-cBfLxeUrImYVsyGS1FuXEakgUPBYnjngYZoSmJ7nU46QqypLiwgcuy9irdw5v1XIbrhLMYU359s/s400/nautical+sailor+tote+purse+yellow+etsy+summer.jpg)
Paper & Straw Handbag by alemanmoore![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1MmuL3GV8tkmfMW5zE0G0byTNly-qftkagwuVOyBTuAVwirgG1QKvCEYOOOIfJwhlSl3-_iCdD4yM9gR-uswFqSgxXZQKlOu-EiAGSII2G_U18QzCE_izVOQ73RrTjZYvTtXA4UfLIcJ/s400/paper+straw+tote+purse+etsy+upcylced+repurposed+summer.jpg)
Teal Volumes Boxy Purse by perdoozy![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1w-BKS7BPIA4OYGrOk6M-YfQB0NhkaVGiG7ogXZYsvyz1u1rC3qY99WVc9MzAbrTr2D7rHSypVXACPwPGSTt_GikEvRZs9OD3o-hpRqqX7Ra-azYktFKEdtbs4KXVhJpBzPBhY3K21O9/s400/teal+striped+boxy+frame+purse+summer+etsy.jpg)
Olive Patchwork Bird Tote by ChandaHelzer![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPa3H565k2c9ecxY4JH7xs6ElXzdUHtvtPHaaTMh1NqdJvxX-X2ofnXYgHstV_PJhuCtNxA0tmkXYf0BszjExgXlQ5TtmQs6R5quNwsyRceS8215DIq2DVi-5GG_ERoOJiVG_gZHPuvXD/s400/olive+patchwork+green+bird+tote+purse+etsy.jpg)
Ruffled Linen Handbag by sraige![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFnuGeMKVfwRGJuf4YH-zrIlnn41r6loXa8o1KZZ4y_SkwXVh-KfljEtKlQzMcEqUmEwUU3bXt4jEywuIDJe-0-qjGumFNZmjve8kg06xDSt26GbSmZeZEfxkrkyLRd1rjvwz7T0IzDwh/s400/ruffled+linen+handbag+natural+etsy+purse+tote+summer.jpg)
I love my leather bags, but summer demands something different. Suddenly, I'm carrying a water bottle, sunscreen, a light wrap for cool evenings, hair clips, sunglasses, a sun hat and the list goes on. I've found some nice leather totes to fit all of this, but the purse starts heavy. I don't want to pile all this stuff into an already weighty bag. This is why I love fabric or straw bags for summer. They're lightweight; many are easy to wash if they get dirty at a beach party or barbeque; and they're cheap enough to afford an adorable new one every year (If you so desire. I had my last one for four years). Which bag would make your summer sunnier?
Pink Bow Messenger by lamorez
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZfjhiQINJ5EDCM37RWgxuOGyyi6ZgwOrrhTiNszAPMKXOYxPmsFAT_mtgConYiNoAp5wKke96xcTadKKqLGpm_XTCLrc02D3P8gISf9TipCHkjDzHE0aVY7HDJakxjhlMHWSickQWR1G/s400/pink+adjustable+strap+tote+purse+summer+etsy.jpg)
Sailor Tote by bayanhippo
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsXqS7fDbb76tjELf-Tmt8pFsmHaV_5AUmRf_pt63TRkevZtByqRWPdFd_ILZlKvY-cBfLxeUrImYVsyGS1FuXEakgUPBYnjngYZoSmJ7nU46QqypLiwgcuy9irdw5v1XIbrhLMYU359s/s400/nautical+sailor+tote+purse+yellow+etsy+summer.jpg)
Paper & Straw Handbag by alemanmoore
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1MmuL3GV8tkmfMW5zE0G0byTNly-qftkagwuVOyBTuAVwirgG1QKvCEYOOOIfJwhlSl3-_iCdD4yM9gR-uswFqSgxXZQKlOu-EiAGSII2G_U18QzCE_izVOQ73RrTjZYvTtXA4UfLIcJ/s400/paper+straw+tote+purse+etsy+upcylced+repurposed+summer.jpg)
Teal Volumes Boxy Purse by perdoozy
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1w-BKS7BPIA4OYGrOk6M-YfQB0NhkaVGiG7ogXZYsvyz1u1rC3qY99WVc9MzAbrTr2D7rHSypVXACPwPGSTt_GikEvRZs9OD3o-hpRqqX7Ra-azYktFKEdtbs4KXVhJpBzPBhY3K21O9/s400/teal+striped+boxy+frame+purse+summer+etsy.jpg)
Olive Patchwork Bird Tote by ChandaHelzer
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPa3H565k2c9ecxY4JH7xs6ElXzdUHtvtPHaaTMh1NqdJvxX-X2ofnXYgHstV_PJhuCtNxA0tmkXYf0BszjExgXlQ5TtmQs6R5quNwsyRceS8215DIq2DVi-5GG_ERoOJiVG_gZHPuvXD/s400/olive+patchwork+green+bird+tote+purse+etsy.jpg)
Ruffled Linen Handbag by sraige
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFnuGeMKVfwRGJuf4YH-zrIlnn41r6loXa8o1KZZ4y_SkwXVh-KfljEtKlQzMcEqUmEwUU3bXt4jEywuIDJe-0-qjGumFNZmjve8kg06xDSt26GbSmZeZEfxkrkyLRd1rjvwz7T0IzDwh/s400/ruffled+linen+handbag+natural+etsy+purse+tote+summer.jpg)
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