Totes.

Flowers lazily nestled next to a cozy scarf signals summer markets and fun.

Summer means lots of things: impromptu adventures to re-explore your surroundings, beach trips, picnics in the park, weekend getaways, long strolls -- you know, standard summer fare.  It only makes sense that as our lifestyle takes a different turn in the summer months, our bags should, too.  For summertime, nothing beats out a tote bag.  For anything that you might be doing, you can toss your life into a tote and away you go! 

Totes are on opportunity to showcase your personal style a bit.  Feeling playful?  A fun graphic or bold stripe is just the thing.  For a does-all, goes-anywhere style, pick something in a neutral or metallic palette.  I've rounded up some of my favorite summer picks:

Top image via Make Life Easier