Taking a beach vacation with a group of girlfriends orbryour family this summer? While surf, sand and sun destinations are meant forbrrelaxation, kicking back doesn't mean you should slack in the accessoriesbrdepartment as you prepare for your trip. However, we aren't talking about beachbrbling that might get lost while searching for seashells. Jewelry can do wondersbrto complete your travel-in-style look, but there is no need to dress up yourbrwardrobe with anything more than a practical yet stylish beach tote.
Michael Kors' Santorini Large Raffia Tote is the rightbrstyle and the right size to keep your sunglasses, sunscreen and supplementalbrreading material in one place for fashionable beach lounging. But it's morebrthan just a place to store your stuff. You'll be happy to carry the Santorinibrto and from your beach umbrella.
Let's talk about what makes this tote stylish. Raffia isbran aesthetic beachy material, but its durability can only make it stand outbrfrom the beach-tote crowd for so long. One of the best qualities of thebrSantorini's material is that it is right on trend for 2016. During New York'sbrFashion Week last fall, raffia clothing, accessories and, of course, handbagsbrand totes were seen on runway after runway.
Raffia is a classic fiber that has returned to thebrbeach scene in style—a step above basic vinyl-lined raffia totes with canvasbrhandles. The 2016 styles include plenty of modern details such as leather andbrmetal accents. The Santorini tote is available with either persimmon- orbrluggage-hued handles, which have a 10-inch drop. The bright colors of thebrleather handles really make the bag stand out as more than just a beach accessory.brThey truly give the tote an elegant edge, elevating it from a casual tote to a practicalbrhandbag.
After all, who wants to lug around two means ofbrstorage? The roomy tote is just the right size to pack a towel, sunscreenbr(important enough to mention twice) and most of the additional items youbrusually carry around in your handbag. Taking a summer vacation can be plannedbror spontaneous and, if it is the latter, you'll want to be ready in a hurry.brGrab your Michael Kors Santorini Large Raffia Tote and hop on that plane withbrconfidence. No matter your destination or type of locale you end up visiting,brthe tote will have a place on your arm. From local shop browsing and dining outbrfor brunch or lunch, to just making your way to the pool or beach, thebrSantorini is both practical and fashionable. br
Details
Price: $495
Tote dimensions: 19” x 15” x 6.5”
Materials: 100 percent raffia,brleather, gold-tone hardware