"Beautiful summer/beach bag - bang on trend, just can’t wait for the warmer weather"
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Marks and Spencer is always on top of the latest trends and it's nailed this year's summer 'it' bags, once again. With warmer weather finally here, the high street retailer is offering a range of woven bags in summer-ready colours that shoppers 'can't wait to wear'.
While browsing my local Marks and Spencer, I stumbled upon the Straw Woven Top Handle Cross Body Bag, £29.50, and the Woven Top Handle Shopper, £25. Both bags are offered in colours that will no doubt spark a bit of joy in your outfits this season.
My favourite, however, was the woven shopper bag - and it seems to be popular with other customers as well. Online reviews of the £25 item are glowing, boasting an average star-rating of 4.8 out of five
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Available in natural, bright-pink or lime colourways, the Woven Top Handle Shopper provides a beachy look with a roomy, lined interior. It has a top handle for easy carrying, while a drawstring fastening keeps your belongings safe and secure, reports the Mirror.
Similar options can be found at Next, where this Natural Large Raffia Shopper Bag costs £48,. At River Island, the Yellow Woven Shopper Bag is down to £12 (was £30).
In a five-star review of the product, one happy shopper said: "Beautiful summer/beach bag - bang on trend, just can’t wait for the warmer weather." A second delighted fan added: "Stylish lightweight bag ideal for evening out, day trip or beach."
A third person hailed it as 'perfect' and wrote: "Bought for my son's girlfriend's birthday, she loved it! She thought the inside pocket was great."
Someone else claimed they had to make adjustments, but was still happy with their purchase. They said: "Loved this bag, I sew a few stitches inside to hold lining from moving, great colour very stylish price really good."
Meanwhile, the Straw Woven Top Handle Cross Body Bag - which comes in bright-pink or natural hues - hasn't received any reviews online yet. Aside from the cross-body strap and top handle, its other practical features include a zip-fastening, a lined interior and a handy zipped pocket.
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My only qualm with the cross-body bag is that it doesn't have a great amount of space compared to the woven shopper. If you require more room for your essentials, it's definitely worth going for the bigger option, plus it has more colours to choose from.
The Woven Top Handle Shopper costs £25 on the M&S website here, or you can go for the Straw Woven Top Handle Cross Body Bag here for £29.50. Alternatively, The White Company's Straw Basket Bag is a pricier option at £69, while Accessorize's Raffia Tote Bag is priced at £30.40 (was £38).
