This summery straw tote from the Wanderlust collection at Madewell is as eco-conscious as it is stylish. Woven from sustainable Cambodian water hyacinth, each handmade bag directly supports the local artisans who create them.

1.  I am a big bag person.

2.  I like black and brights, not brown.

3.  Cross-body purses further define my boobs, which need no further defining.

Despite all this, my Olivia Harris Zip Pocket Camera bag has not left my side since its purchase.  Maybe it’s the louche zippers.  Maybe it’s the haphazard “I don’t need to carry a lot of extra crap” vibe.  Or maybe it’s just the fact that I drive a big-ass car, where I can stash diapers, wipes, and dignity, as needed.

a) huge.  Which means I can stuff my traveling nursery in it with room to spare.

b) denim.  Which means it will be virtually indestructible.

c) screenprinted with a charming yet terrifying mishmash of gun toting zombies, sea monsters and eyeballs.  Which means it will probably bite you if provoked.

But yesterday,  I noticed a woman carrying this curiously Croc-like tote that looked like a great backup.  Of course, I ran over and peppered her with questions; turns out that the bag weighs absolutely nothing, and is molded from a synthetic material conducive to blasting with a hose.  And according to the website, the Ladybug tote can carry up to 80 lbs without sagging.  By my calculations, that’s both a kid and a six-pack.