Wicker Bags are Back!

My Favorite Is Back For Another Season

Wicker and woven clutches…bamboo and straw satchels…we are entering into the season of the ultimate statement-making accessories. Last summer I was a huge proponent of wicker bags, and my ultimate favorite, featured above, is now BACK IN STOCK for a second season!!! Woo hoo! This circle crossbody sold out pretty quickly last year, and it was one of this pieces I just HAD to have. When it sold out online, I called around a few different J.McLaughlin stores until I found one. I love it so much and brought it on all my trips last summer, which is why I’m SO happy they brought it back for another season and now you can get yours too! What’s more? It’s kind of like a more affordable, more practical version of the new Cult Gaia IT bag that everyone is currently lusting over.

You may be worried about squishing and ruining it when traveling, as I was. At the expense of several good-natured jokes from the boyfriend, I was SUPER protective of it on my first few trips. What I found, though, is that if you fill it up with some soft material – scarves, socks, underwear, etc. – it will keep its shape quite nicely. So, no need to fret! See it styled HERE.

This Season’s Hottest Options

Another season, another impressive offering of gorgeous handbags. I’ve rounded up a few of my favorites below. April is a very common time for us New Englander’s to escape the cold for a tropical beach vacation. It seems like we’ve lasted as long as we possibly can in the undying cold, and we just can’t take it anymore! So, if that’s you, pick out your favorite trendy statement piece below. Or, play it safe, with my tried-and-true favorite!

one || This year’s IT bag – anyone who’s anyone has already nabbed one of these (JK – I haven’t yet, but I’m thinking about pulling the trigger)
two ||  A colorful and acrylic take on last’s years IT bag
three || Another fun reincarnation of the classic Cult Gaia
four || A more affordable circle bag with a touch of color
five || Because I can’t even resist this super cute pineapple
six || For that regal, yet playful inner flamingo in all of us
seven || For when you need a vacation – this just says, “please pass the punch!”
eight || For those flamingos who are a little more practical
nine || Let everybody know you aren’t taking any calls
ten || Again – it’s just a pineapple thing
eleven || What could be more beach appropriate than a seashell clutch?
twelve || A perfect island accessory
thirteen || Could this little honeypot BE any cuter?!
fourteen || Classic, on-trend, and functional, this one is a no-brainer
fifteen || For those who like the woven trend but aren’t ready to commit to wicker
sixteen || Another circle bag with a little extra flair
seventeen || A no-nonsense, refined wicker option
eighteen || Small and simple, for those who don’t want to come off as too flashy

Are you a wicker bag fanatic? If so, which pieces are catching your eye this season? I’d love to know your faves!
xo -L