Fashion Accessories 7 Outfit-Making Totes to Carry This Summer By Andrea Cheng Andrea Cheng Andrea Cheng is a New York-based writer and editor who covers all things fashion, celebrity style, beauty, and trends. She was previously the Digital Fashion News Editor at InStyle. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on June 14, 2014 @ 04:11PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Freddie Baez/startraksphoto; Courtesy Photo (5) Totes aren't new to the scene by any means, but this season's crop of carryalls are a far cry from ordinary. See: the snazzy yet simple bags seen swinging on the arms of A-listers and style-setters alike. Jessica Alba, for instance, was snapped heading to work in chic black-and-white separates, but it was her vibrant vermillion tote that pushed her look to the next level. From sweet pastels to playful prints, we found the best celebrity-inspired bags, and shopped out the outfits to match. Whether you're out running errands or brunching with friends, we got the look for you. Let this be your guide to summer street style with these seven star-inspired outfit-making bags. 01 of 07 For Casual Fridays Lek/INFphoto; Courtesy Photo (4) Got a more creative workspace, like Jessica Alba's The Honest Company? Add a jolt of color to your black-and-white separates (work prints in for a more playful 'tude) with a vibrant vermilion tote. Shop the look below: Tote: Michael Michael Kors, $300; michaelkors.com Top: Dorothy Perkins, $25; dorothyperkins.com Pants: Oasis, $62; oasis.com Pumps: Nine West, $79; ninewest.com 02 of 07 For Running Errands Daniel Robertson/startraksphoto; Courtesy Photo (5) Tote everything you need for the day in a carryall that perfectly accents your outfit's color palette. In Camilla Belle's case-nautical blue. Shop the look below: Tote: Clare Vivier, $380; clarevivier.com Headwrap: Ban.Do, $20; shopbando.com Polo: Uniqlo, $10; uniqlo.com Jeans: Current/Elliott, $325; stylebop.com Flats: Toms, $59; toms.com 03 of 07 For a Laidback Dinner Madison McGaw/BFAnyc/Sipa USA; Courtesy Photo (4) Take a cue from model Karlie Kloss and sweeten up an all black look with bag washed in pretty pale pink. Shop the look below: Tote: Coach, $298; coach.com Top: Wilfred, $90; aritzia.com Jeans: DL1961, $178; dl1961.com Sandals: Dolce Vita, $109; dolcevita.com 04 of 07 For a Fun Brunch Date Santi/Splash News; Courtesy Photo (5) Toughen up your look with a tote that boasts a camouflage print and studs. Sustain the aesthetic with distressed jeans, a la Katie Holmes, and offset it with a softer print. Shop the look below:Tote: Valentino, $1,545; intermixonline.comHat: Sole Society, $23; solesociety.comTop: Zara, $70; zara.comJeans: Genetic, $232; geneticdenim.comSandals: Loft, $80; loft.com 05 of 07 For the Office Broadimage Newswire The key to a sleek (and sensible!) carryall is a structured shape, like Margot Robbie's. But all work and no play makes for an uninspired outfit, so inject a playful print and a tiny hint of glint. Shop the look below: Tote: Rebecca Minkoff, $255; rebeccaminkoff.com Top: Equipment, $248; equipmentfr.com Pants: French Connection, $130; frenchconnection.com Sandals: Loeffler Randall, $207; loefflerrandall.com 06 of 07 For a Coffee Run Pacific Coast News; Courtesy Photo (5) Look to a boxy silhouette to instantly elevate a pair of playful overalls (or shortalls). Olivia Palermo did that and more, also accessorizing with cool studded frames and smoking slippers. Shop the look below: Tote: Zara, $100; zara.com Sunglasses: Italia Independent, $247; shopbop.com Top: Alice + Olivia, $176; aliceandolivia.com Shortalls: American Eagle, $40; ae.com Flats: Stubbs amp Wootton for J.Crew, $400; jcrew.com 07 of 07 For School Drop-Offs Freddie Baez/startraksphoto; Courtesy Photo (5) A slouchy shopper is the perfect add-on to a quick-and-easy (and still chic) ensemble during the early morning dash to get the kids to school on time. Take a style cue from Sarah Jessica Parker who, as a mother of three, has got the drill down pat. Shop the look below: Tote: Baggu, $160; baggu.com Sunglasses: Michael Kors, $126; bergdorfgoodman.com Sweatshirt: Gap, $32; gap.com Jeans: J Brand, $218; net-a-porter.com Flats: Repetto, $259; repetto.com