Zoë Kravitz was spotted hitting the streets of New York with a look that best defines the "carefree" but super cool summer look - a bandana scarf on her head, a black tank top, low-waisted pants, and sandals.
But what immediately catches your eye is the bag she's carrying on her shoulder. Large, striped, colorful – it's one of those bags that at first seems simple, but then you're stuck with it if you don't make it your own.
This summer, forget the idea that bags "should stay in the closet". This is the bag that takes you from the market, to the beach, to the afternoon bar, and doesn't make you look like you're trying too hard - because you're not! Practical, simple, but with so much style that they'll stop you on the way to ask "Where did you get it?!".
Why you'll love it? Because you don't need to carry a suitcase in your hand to carry all the things that that little shoulder bag wouldn't otherwise fit. Because it goes with an elegant white dress, but also with a sporty blouse. And because this summer, tasteful girls no longer carry small bags that barely fit their cell phones.
So, if you want to be in sync with everything trendy this season, start looking for tote bags with loose shapes and soft colors that are soothing to the eyes. And yes, it's a good idea to have some money saved up now, because this bag probably won't last long without being "snatched."
And if you prefer patterns without stripes or with less color mixing, here are some patterns:
