Whilst autumn/winter trends may be here for the foreseeable future, I thought one last homage to good old summer was due. This vintage picnic basket is just the sort of fun yet functional summer item that makes those sunny days as fun as possible.

Built in typical retro straw bag style, this Goodhope tote ...

Does this look familiar to you? Perhaps because it seems inspired by the baskets piled up by the door of every drug and grocery store in America?

While it would be great for shopping at the grocery store or farmer's market, and possibly for taking to the beach, this bag takes whimsy to ...

As you may have noticed, totes are the recurrent theme with handbag style icons of the moment. With plenty of space and tons of practicality, these beauties come in a huge array of shapes and sizes, ranging from massive hold-alls through to the small hand-held classics.

This bag is one of those classics ...

The wintery weather might be dragging on, but we’re already thinking about summer. This straw basket bag from Marni is just the thing to get you in the mood for the fun in the sun just around the corner!

This adorable handbag is made from soft, yet durable, straw. Chocolate and natural-toned ...

It may still be freezing in most parts of the world, but it won't be too long before this wintery weather turns warm. And when it does, you'd better be ready with the perfect beach bag. This cute Coach novelty tote could be a real contender.

This fun handbag features a summery straw background with ...