Holiday Inspiration: straw baskets

With my holiday looming - did I mention?! I am looking for style inspiration. I keep coming across photos of Kate Moss sporting a straw basket bag. I used to have one but my sister stole it for her holiday last year and I haven't seen it since.


I have found the perfect straw bag for my holiday but unfortunately it isn't for sale; they are the customer baskets in L'Occhitane.


So I thought I would hunt out some affordable straw bags:

You won't be missed with this colourful basket from Asos.

This basket from French Connection is a steal and will fit everything you need for a day at the beach.

What about this more traditional offering from Debenhams?

Another traditional straw bag, this time from House of Fraser.

This slouch straw bag from Miss Selfridge is on trend and will easily fold into your suitcase.

If a large straw basket isn't your thing, why not channel the straw look with a clutch?

Like this one from Tesco:

Or this clutch from French Connection?

Or this gorgeous and maybe a little extravagant clutch from Lulu Guinness?

What are your thoughts on the straw bags? If you know anywhere I can find a bargain bag like Kate's, please let me know!


Photo sources: Fab Sugar, Purse Page, Daily Mail.