Montauk: A Native American people formerly inhabiting the eastern end of Long Island in New York. J. Crew Small Printed Montauk Tote with Charm: quite charming indeed.

Something about these convertible J. Crew totes get me, but I was especially impressed with this Montauk print when I saw it in stores a couple of weeks ago. A unique layout of the print on each bag, snazzy convertible style, and cute dangling charms make it special. And now, it’s on sale! It’s down from $59.50 to $29.99. I just might have to snatch one up when I go to the mall on Tuesday. I know, I know. But when a sale-stalkable item pays out with such a great price?? Sure, I’ll think some more about it and make sure I love it when I see it again, but this thing may not last through dilly-dallying!

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This bag caught my eye in the store. Talbot’s Leather-Trimmed Hobo Bag. It is so lovely. It converts from a hobo into a tote with snaps on the side. It would make the cutest beach bag that would double as a boutique-strolling purse.

I’m so tempted to sale stalk this bag (now at a not-bad $78), but even at a low price: it’s mostly white. White on a beach bag, especially? (And I have a regular-old beach bag, so it doesn’t necessarily have to do the double duty.)

And you know I just bought a new expensive bag! I promised myself: no new purses.

Oh!

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Kate Spade is like the independent designer who made a name for herself. Some of her styles are so boutique-homemade-like. This bag, the Topsy, I really like. It has a lovely designed-shape in soft sateen natural-toned cotton with an earthy coral-branch design and matching colored leather trim. The roomy summer tote is on sale at Nordstrom, down from nearly $300 to under $147. I also noticed a pink bag going on eBay, as an authentic, it’s a steal.

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There’s nothing like whimsical, themed, quality, rare pieces-of-art bags to tote your necessities to the beach, and to compliment your Jackie O’s and wide-brimmed hat. Lulu Guinness vintage beach bags are perfect for the cool chica of any fashion orientation.

Lulu Guinness Beach Belle Fiona Tote

Please refer to the eBayers’ own delectably-written description of this item. This bag is great for anybody, from earthy hipster, to fashionista, to a woman whom was a babe, herself, in the fifties - the era apparently inspiring this little lass. A sun hat, beach ball, reading book, cool drink, and more float around the cute cartoon lady. Delightful!

Lulu Guinness Swimsuit Beach Tote

This is a real treat, a rare gem and find. How special is this vintage swimsuit-shaped beach bag? The picture truly speaks for itself (view larger in eBay listing). Unless its authentic-styling makes you wonder, yes, that is a bag. The straps are … straps! Beyond cute.

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