Accessory Tuesday: Raffia Anchor Basket Tote
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It’s hard to resist all the gorgeous woven bags out there. This one from Veronica Beard will inject some summer color into your warm-weather wardrobe.
This spacious bucket bag holds everything you need for a day out. It’s woven by hand and features leather straps and gold tone toggle hardware. Add some pouches or a purse organizer to keep your things secure and organized.
The Raffia Anchor Basket Tote is $395.
Looking for something similar for less? Boden, Ann Taylor, and Banana Republic Factory all have colorful straw totes as well.
Sales of note for 5/8:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – Mother’s Day Event: 40% off your purchase. Readers love this popover blouse, and their suiting is also in the sale.
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Brooks Brothers – Dress & sport shirts, 2 for $149
- Express – $39+ summer styles + 25% off everything else
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything + extra 70% off clearance + 40%-50% off the Weekend Shop
- Lo & Sons – Mother’s Day Sale: Up to 40% off — reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Nordstrom – Up to 25% off
- Talbots – 50% off wear-now styles and all markdowns + 30% off tops, pants, jeans, and shorts
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