Let’s face it, summer is the season for accessories. Bikinis, sandals, sunglasses, hats, headbands – pretty much every accessory has a role during summertime. And no true fashionista can go through the hottest season of the year without having all the beach and pool essentials, right? What better way to tote (pun intended) all of your fabulous summer accessories than in a stylish beach tote! Considering that your beach tote is going to be languishing under the hot sun all day, half buried in sand, you might want to spare your wallet some pain. You can thank us later for tracking down gorgeous high and low versions of the summer beach tote. For now, tell us which is which…

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Up top: Michael Kors’s Malibu Animal Print Tote in black, $148.50, at macys.com. Below: American Living Large Iconic Tote, $27.99, available at jcpenney.com.