Fringe isn’t just boho chic or rock and roll, it’s a great accessory for summer too!

Check out these 5 fringe handbag styles that are perfect for the summer season:

Candy-colored stripes on this O’Neill Coast to Coast Shoulder Bag makes this fringe-tasseled bag warm weather appropriate. At 14″ width across the middle x 4″ depth x 9.5″ height, it won’t fit a beach towel, but it’s good to carry sunglasses, a bottle of water, and sunblock along with the rest of your belongings. $35.50.

Another stripe-y fringe tassel handbag, but bright prints like on this Fossil Bailey Tote Multi is key to summer accessories (yes, I’m referring to the key dangle embellishment hanging from the strap of the bag). $385.00.

Aren’t gingham prints so summery? The coated canvas on this Fred Perry Gingham Check Shopper makes it waterproof and spillproof. Originally $105.60, now only $76.00.

A straw tote is practically a requirement for summer. Earth Axxessories Gypsy Tipsy Fringe Tote, on sale now for $23.99.

And the fifth fringe handbag style for summer, the Chinese Laundry Drawstring Crossbody Bag. The sorbet colors are very summery and the slouchy, drawstring shape gives this bag a laidback, relaxed look. This is a bag you can use for summer and well into fall. $35.43.

Fringes are not only cute with evening totes or hand bags. Fringe Also goes really well with cross body bags and hobos. Bags should not only be stylish and fashionable but it also should be functional, practical and most of all durable. After all, bags does not only contain important stuff but also is fundamental in completing the over all look of a woman.

When choosing the perfect fringed bag, the fringes should only compliment the entire bag. Too much fringe would only be a cause for hassles and stuck up zippers. It also would look like Chewbacca of Starwars hanging on your body. Less is still more and here are some great fringe bags that are just right for everyday use.

The fringes of this bags is an extension of the handle which is neatly braided and serves as the highlight of the entire bag. The bag comes in two fabulous colors that is perfect for everyday clothes.

Chinese Laundry Fringed Hobo at Bagsbuy.com for only $89.95

Chinese Laundry Fringed Hobo in berry at Bagsbuy.com for only $89.95