By now you’ve probably already stocked up on most of your beach essentials. If you’re still on the hunt however for the perfect summer tote, check out these affordable options! The shops are already starting to stock up on autumn winter merchandise, so now is the best time to snag deals on summer accessories. With a bit of luck, you’ll get plenty more opportunities to use your new beach bag this summer…fingers crossed!

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1) Woven nautical tote bag €44.99 from River Island. This bag is a subtle nod to the trend of the season – nautical. It’s simple white base means you’ll get plenty of use out of it both on and off the beach.

2) French Connection sunrise straw bag €68. The ultimate summer bag, perfect to pack everything for a picnic at the beach. The colour palette of jade and chocolate brown creates a stand out look.

3) Marks & Spencer shopper €19.50. This is a total bargain and will look equally fab strutting down the highstreet as it will on the strand.

4) Anya Hindmarch Halen Straw Tote £248 from Anya Hindmarch . In typical Hindmarch style, this straw bag turns rustic into something glamorous and playful with it’s woven striped basket-style design with a patent logo detail. It’s definitely one for any beach gathering this summer.

5) Diane Von Furstenberg Glazed Canvas Beach Tote €42 on Net-a-Porter: This fab multicolored leopard-print glazed-canvas tote is one of the coolest beach bags around and what’s more it won’t break the bank.