Totes and Textures

With the season of summer there’s always a reason to carry a tote, whether it’s to the beach or out shopping with friends. I’ve always loved a great summer bag and even straw totes that are incredibly oversize.

At the moment, I have been drawn to textured totes for summer. But, I want something with a bit more colour or edgier than my other straw bags, which are mostly vintage or have been recently subjected to wearing overload already.

Mary and Marie bag

Check out these bags from Mary and Marie, an Australian handbag brand that produces versatile bags ranging from beach bags to elegant clutches for any destination. The brand focuses on functionality as well as producing styles with an underlined Eco-friendly heart, those of which are constructed with woven recycled material. Here are my favourites and top picks from their collection.



What bag style is your favourite for summer?

Australian fashion designers

*Above: Beach Totes – Vego-Friendly (Vegan and environmentally friendly design)

To view the entire collection visit www.maryandmarieshop.com

Image credit: Mary and Marie


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74 comments

  • Jenmarie says:

    I like totes for certain outings. Like going to Disneyland or the beach. Lately it's been hard to find cute ones but these are really nice! I like the patterns a lot!

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  • sveva says:

    great bags!!

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    I have a go-to tote that's textured and printed too, like the Tide is High. Loving The Perfect Girl tote bag.

    Oh to Be a Muse
    Shop Layered Muse

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I love totes, especially for travelling and beach time. 🙂 x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks for your comment. Yes, it's a lovely Aussie brand that I came across recently.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Oh, yes I forget. I am actually excited for the autumn season soon. Thanks for your comment. xx/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Exactly and those styles are environmentally friendly. 🙂 xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    So happy that you liked them too Mira. Thanks! xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Doll! Enjoy your day. xx/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Me too, thanks for your comment dear. xxoo/M

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yay, it worked and you can comment. I'm so happy. Thanks Ofelia. Enjoy the week.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I like that one as well.xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Daniella. 🙂 xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    🙂 It's such a cute and colourful one. Thanks.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks for your comment Emmy, I love those eco-friendly bags.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I agree, thanks Lilli. xx

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  • Sam @ Frills & Thrills says:

    Thanks for sharing your fashion opinion with me!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I love totes, especially for travelling and beach time. 🙂 x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks for your comment. Yes, it&#39s a lovely Aussie brand that I came across recently.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Oh, yes I forget. I am actually excited for the autumn season soon. Thanks for your comment. xx/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Exactly and those styles are environmentally friendly. 🙂 xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    So happy that you liked them too Mira. Thanks! xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Doll! Enjoy your day. xx/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Me too, thanks for your comment dear. xxoo/M

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yay, it worked and you can comment. I&#39m so happy. Thanks Ofelia. Enjoy the week.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I like that one as well.xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Daniella. 🙂 xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    🙂 It&#39s such a cute and colourful one. Thanks.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks for your comment Emmy, I love those eco-friendly bags.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I agree, thanks Lilli. xx

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  • Sam @ Frills & Thrills says:

    Thanks for sharing your fashion opinion with me!

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  • Denise says:

    Wow, I loved the zig zag clutch and the "Acapulco" tote! But I came to live for some months in winter – so I have to wait to wear summery outfits… 🙂 I know everybody loves summer, but I always try to escape to winter! denisesplamet com

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  • Emma (Fluff and Fripperies) says:

    I love a big roomy tote – so handy for carrying everything around!

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  • laura says:

    I usually like wearing teeny cross body bags in the summer (super contrast to totes!) But I do LOVE that Acapulco style. The colors are cute!

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  • Erika Sorocco says:

    Those Beach Totes are adorbs – I'm loving the Acapulco print! 🙂

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  • Blond Duck says:

    I love those totes!

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  • Denise says:

    Wow, I loved the zig zag clutch and the "Acapulco" tote! But I came to live for some months in winter – so I have to wait to wear summery outfits… 🙂 I know everybody loves summer, but I always try to escape to winter! denisesplamet com

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  • Mira Devils says:

    I love totes and this collection is marvelous. I haven't heard of this brand before. Thanks for sharing. My favorites stairways to heaven and acapulco and you can never have enogh bags anyway.

    xx Mira

    http://www.glamdevils.com

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  • Emma (Fluff and Fripperies) says:

    I love a big roomy tote – so handy for carrying everything around!

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  • laura says:

    I usually like wearing teeny cross body bags in the summer (super contrast to totes!) But I do LOVE that Acapulco style. The colors are cute!

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  • KizzyDoll says:

    These are gorgeous. Love the 'tide is high' one. Totes are a good way to keep everything together and keep moving during the summer times. Hope you have a great day doll xx

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  • Erika Sorocco says:

    Those Beach Totes are adorbs – I&#39m loving the Acapulco print! 🙂

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  • Blond Duck says:

    I love those totes!

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  • Mira Devils says:

    I love totes and this collection is marvelous. I haven&#39t heard of this brand before. Thanks for sharing. My favorites stairways to heaven and acapulco and you can never have enogh bags anyway.

    xx Mira

    http://www.glamdevils.com

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  • Margaret Cruzemark says:

    I believe that fabric is the right material for the summer. I love the Missoni pattern look alike bags.
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  • KizzyDoll says:

    These are gorgeous. Love the &#39tide is high&#39 one. Totes are a good way to keep everything together and keep moving during the summer times. Hope you have a great day doll xx

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  • Margaret Cruzemark says:

    I believe that fabric is the right material for the summer. I love the Missoni pattern look alike bags.
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  • Ofelia says:

    Loving the colors and prints and the size choices since I'm the family "carrier", my purses have to be a big large in oder to accomodate the kids stuff and mine.
    Have a great week,

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  • Ofelia says:

    Loving the colors and prints and the size choices since I&#39m the family "carrier", my purses have to be a big large in oder to accomodate the kids stuff and mine.
    Have a great week,

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  • Marjolein | NeverTooPolished says:

    The first one on the right is great fun!

    x

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  • Couture Carrie says:

    Beautiful bags!
    Love totes for summer.
    The Acapulco is perfection!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  • Edita Lozovska says:

    Lovely – looks a bit like Missoni 🙂 xxx

    Edita

    http://www.pret-a-reporter.co.uk

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  • Always Maylee says:

    I love those beach totes, they are so cute!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  • An says:

    love that chevron print wallet! xx <a href="http://hautepinkpretty.com>HautePinkPretty</a&gt;

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  • Marjolein | NeverTooPolished says:

    The first one on the right is great fun!

    x

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  • Kileen says:

    i'm a fan of big totes myself and use them pretty much all year long! i love the mary and marie beach totes.

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  • Couture Carrie says:

    Beautiful bags!
    Love totes for summer.
    The Acapulco is perfection!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  • Daniella says:

    Tote bags are the best! I also love a good straw tote for the summer, they can look incredibly chic but I am yet to find the perfect one! Lovely bag picks my dear 🙂

    Take care,
    Daniella xox

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  • Stylish ByNature says:

    Love the print of the totes !! lovely 🙂

    ❤ StylishByNature.com

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  • Edita Lozovska says:

    Lovely – looks a bit like Missoni 🙂 xxx

    Edita

    http://www.pret-a-reporter.co.uk

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  • Always Maylee says:

    I love those beach totes, they are so cute!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  • Annie says:

    Those are some CUTE totes!

    Annie

    The Other Side of Gray

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  • An says:

    love that chevron print wallet! xx <a href="http://hautepinkpretty.com>HautePinkPretty</a&#62;

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  • Kim A. says:

    hey madison! i've always been a fan of totes. i need to invest in another one. i've been wearing a lot of cross body bags this Summer. i love that bora bora. have a great day.

    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  • AlexisGrace says:

    Loving the Mary & Marie bags— wasn't familiar with the line— thanks for another intro!

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  • Adeola Naomi Aderemi says:

    I like the last two ones!!!
    So amazing pattern and perfect for summer getaway!!!!!

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  • amy says:

    Def Tide is high!

    oxoxox
    Amy
    http://bridehic.blogspot.com

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  • Sam @ Frills & Thrills says:

    Tide is High is my absolute favorite, I was drawn to the cute design and pretty colours

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  • Ileana says:

    Lovely! the bora bora one is my fave 😀

    Don't forget to check my giveaway!

    xoxo

    novelstyle.blogspot.com

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  • Nicky mywishstyle says:

    lovely bags!
    ciao
    Nicky
    http://www.mywishstyle.com

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  • Emmy MW says:

    Totally agree. Totes are a must for the summer. I use them when doing some summer activities with the kiddos:) Loving that Acapulco one.
    Have a good one, Madison:D

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  • Kileen says:

    i&#39m a fan of big totes myself and use them pretty much all year long! i love the mary and marie beach totes.

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  • Lilli says:

    Hi Madison! Love tote bags too, they are so handy and cosy, for summer then are so perfect! This brand is really interesting, I love the Acapulco model best! Kisses dear, have a good day! xo

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  • MISPAPELICOS says:

    Love them all, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

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