when it comes to casual wear, it seems i'm lacking in the accessories/purse/bag department. whether i'm wearing sweats (which is rare!) or boyfriend jeans, or even gym clothes, i am always scrambling to find somewhere to store my wallet, keys, phone etc. i realized i'm missing a key accessory for an efficient wardrobe - the tote! i searched the web and narrowed my favorites down to the following five. the marc by marc jacobs nylon bag (my favorite of the bunch) is so versatile and not too hard on the wallet.  

nasty gal drip dry fringe tote - $65 nastygal

nylon gucci tote - $381 saks

marc by marc jacobs nylon tote - $58 shopbop

canvas bucket bag $19.50 old navy

(i know, not a tote - but this bucket bag would be great with cut-offs and a tee, or a slouchy cardi and leggings in the fall... casual chic at its best!)

liberty of london x target billboard tote - $29.99 target

xx lb