Oh my gosh, where has the semester gone? Spring Break is just around the corner, meaning the semester is already half over. Now if only it felt like it was Spring outside! Oh well, I suppose I could always go somewhere warm for Spring Break.

Now all this talk about Spring Break has gotten me in the mood for some warm weather accessories! How about beach totes? Nothing screams fun-in-the-sun like a straw or raffia beach tote! I love the tapered styles too! I’m not sure why though, something about the shape just calls to me. Interestingly, what I’ve found while browsing around for these babies is that bright shades of pink really seem to be popular this season. Pink is such a fun color though, so that is totally okay with me! I picked out a few of my favorites to share with all of you. Best of all, there is a little something for everyone here. Well, price range-wise anyway! Check them out!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Rosa Tote – $178
Priced just right and it even comes with an inside pouch for all your small essentials. Don’t worry about getting splashed on either, those handles are made of PVC (translation: very beach friendly)!
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March is almost here and as soon as we know it Summer will be here in full swing. Then again if you live in one of the hotter states, it may already feel like Summer to you! Living in Miami, it’s been in the 80’s and this is supposed to be Winter weather! Crazy, huh?

Being that it’s so hot in Florida, pretty much all year long, people flock here from all over to go to the beach. Funny, how when you live here you don’t even go? I’ve never been fond of water but it amazes me how many people from up North come here just to get away from the snow. I can’t say I blame them.

However, if I do go to the beach I always go with my best fashion foot forward. I love fashion to the point I live and breathe it so being stylish is always a must for me, even at the beach. I think designer bathing suits, sandals and beach bags are so cute. They make beach wear look a 100 times better, that’s for sure!

The See by Chloé “Zip File” Tote is an adorable bag for the beach. It’s bright, colorful and has a liner so that all your essentials aren’t visible to everyone at the beach. If you don’t mind everyone seeing what you have in your beach bag, the liner is removable. Comes in handy and makes the bag usable on and off the beach! I personally like the liner in especially if I decide to venture in the water and no one is there to guard my goods. Can’t trust wondering eyes especially in this economy! So I think the liner is a huge plus!

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Only a few more months to go until spring. What a relief! This bitter cold weather has left me counting down the days til I can get some beach action! And as we get closer and closer to the warmer months, I for one have been stocking up on beach wear – my favorite recents: Tory Burch flip flops and sandals, a couple Dolce & Gabbana swimsuits, colorful Diane von Furstenberg cover ups and now all I need is a new beach bag.

And this bag is on the top of my list – I’m in love with how simple it is. It’s your classic beach bag. It’s a natural straw open weave tote, which is essential for sandy beaches! Just make a note that you may want to invest in a couple colorful pouches for those little things you don’t want to lose.

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Typically, I am not a fan of color-blocking. Sometimes it’s just too retro. Others, too bold to wear with any frequency, but the Diane von Furstenberg Laragh Hobo is something special. Diane again proves she is the queen of prints.

This bag is reminiscent of the Op Art of the 60s and 70s but maintains a modern feel that makes it current. It’s clean, geometric design is perfect for today’s minimalist styles. From daywear to beach, there are so many opportunities to make a statement with this bag. The pattern of the bag is a perfect compliment to the overall shape.

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I’ve always been a firm believer in karma. Good or bad karma exist to me. I feel if you do good or bad things it ends up coming right back to you. Half of my family is Spanish, so I grew up believing in the “evil” eye.

For those of you that don’t know what the evil eye is, it’s basically exactly how it sounds. Mostly people of Jewish and Spanish backgrounds believe in it, but any culture can take part in it. Basically it acts as a protector. You wear it as a piece of jewelry anywhere on your body and it protects you from those wishing bad on you. The saying is, that if it falls and breaks someone was wishing bad on you and now the karma goes back to them even worse. Some people may think it’s superstitious but if you believe in karma like I do, then you may think it might actually work.

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Without any aid from its description I would have never guessed that this piece is in fact by Tory Burch. From a distance, it looked more like the creations of a striving designer or like any ordinary pretty piece that sits pretty at a trendy, non-designer store.

If you have followed in the past, you know that the Crescent straw handbag isn’t your typical Burch classic. But as we can see from the attempt at it, I would say she absolutely nailed it! The first thing that pops right out is the majestic design of black grooved tones that contrasts beautifully against the tan interwoven straw silhouette. Other cool features include black leather handles and the excellent choice of gold toned hardware to fit the vibe. Right at the center is the recognizable Tory Burch medallion, in a discrete size that suits the overall look of this tote bag.

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I disregard the fact that we’re in the middle of December, as right now in my neck of the woods, it’s warm and breezy. I feel for those caught in winters colds, just don’t get discouraged yet, as soon it’ll all be over.

The designs over at Diane von Furstenberg are screaming Cruise getaway, with the most flattering colors you could possibly think of. As I spotted the Judy Floral Canvas Beach Totes, I haven’t stopped eyeing them as I’m still trying to decide which one is my favorite. Perhaps the colorful beach tote isn’t the best look to be sporting around right about now, but you can never go wrong by preparing yourself in advance, for the warmer climates ahead.

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