Corn is an odd thing to talk about, especially on a blog dedicated to handbags. What do we know about corn? It is okay to eat, I suppose. Most people don’t realize it isn’t a vegetable, although it is advertised as such. Corn is a C4 plant, which simply means it can conserve water by taking in carbon dioxide at night. Plus corn is used to make all sorts of things from diesel to plastics. And now… handbags? Well, sort of. Meet the Rebecca Minkoff Corn Husk Boyfriend Tote!

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It’s not even Summer yet and it’s scorching hot here in South Florida. The humidity is horrible and the really high temperatures are making it quite annoying. It’s not very fun to go outside and have the leather on your handbags change color or crack. The best type of handbag to carry around during the Summer is a straw tote. They don’t have drastic color changes and the straw stays put for the most part. Even when it’s wet, the straw doesn’t change or get stains on it.

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The first day of summer is just around the corner and I, just like many others are on the search for a new beach tote. And I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to look any further than ShopBop. I found this adorable beach bag, called the Rebecca Minkoff Endless Love Straw Tote and get this – it’s on sale!

I know right? How often do you find a beach on sale for 30% off so close to the summer season.

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I can’t believe Summer is almost here already! We’ve had horrible gloomy weather here in South Florida lately but I know sooner or later the sun will be shining and it will be extremely hot. Every Summer tons of tourists flock to South Florida to enjoy our heat and the beach! I always love seeing all the fashionable accessories the tourists bring along with them. A few items I always see in different styles are sandals, bikini’s and straw bags! I’m usually not a big fan of straw bags but I have to say, I’m drooling over the Juicy Couture “Lynn” Straw Bag!

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A couple of months ago, I heard news that Jonathan Adler would be introducing a handbag collection for Spring 2012. I have always adored his iconic pop art designs, especially on his small accessories such as phone cases and umbrellas. These pieces are irresistibly funky. That’s why I was so excited see what his new handbags would look like. Well, the first items have just appeared on ShopBop.com’s virtual shelves! All I can say is that these pieces are ADORABLE! Check out the Jonathan Adler Jet Set Icons Duchess Tote and you will see what I mean!

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It’s that time of year again. The second the weather starts turning warm, beach totes start hitting the shelves. I don’t mind though. Summer is my favorite season after all, so seeing bright and cheery beach totes everywhere can only make me smile. What’s fun about beach totes is that you can be as wild and wacky as you want with them. Eye-catching colors, crazy patterns, unusual materials… things you might be hesitant about if it were an everyday handbag. There have already been several beach totes that I found to my liking this season. So what’s on my radar right at this moment? The Juicy Couture Leann Beach Bag with Towel, of course!

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It’s Spring and it’s already scorching hot here in South Florida. Before we know it, Summer will be here and it will be scorching hot pretty much everywhere nationwide. When I think of Spring or Summer, nothing comes to my mind but the beach. When it’s incredibly hot outside going to the beach or a pool feels pretty amazing. Plus, who doesn’t like a little bit of a tan? I resemble Casper at the moment so a fashionable trip to the beach is in order.

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Anyone familiar with OndadeMar? It’s a luxury brand that specializes in beachwear with a latin vibe to it. OndadeMar originated in Colombia, South America and over a ten year period, has expanded into the fashion market world wide. Today, one of our favorite boutiques (Shopbop) offers these resort-influenced products for the exotic enthusiast in mind. The Carry On Beach Bag consists of a handmade woven tote with colorful knotted threads at the handles. It’s sturdy, eco-friendly, and sun ready; but my concern is where do you draw the line between chic and novelty?

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Just how bright do you like your handbags? If you dare to wear a tote coated in candy-colored hues, then Tory Burch has got a great looking one for you. Personally, I’m a neutral bag type of gal and I tend to stay far from anything too intense.

The Roslyn Striped Canvas Tote gets my admiration over personal approval, but regardless of its versatility in your wardrobe or not, this tote arrives extra cheery and positive. This piece reminds me of a grownup woman’s version of an Easter basket altered into a tote bag. Perhaps it’s the festive vibes I’m gaining along the way as we approach the Easter holiday.

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