Katherine Heigl dashed off to sunny Sunshine State Florida for some R&R a few days ago with husband Josh Kelley and mom Nancy.

Katherine was spotted soaking up the sun on March 18 in Miami (right photo), and doing some shopping on March 20 around town (left photo).

Spot the bag that Katherine was toting on those two occasions. It’s a beautiful straw tote in cognac from Prada, and here’s a closer look:

Prada Straw Tote

How do you like it? It’s not your ordinary straw bag for it looks elegant. The cognac color is quite posh, and the combination of the cognac body and the cream-colored top handles is just right. It may not be apparent from the picture, but its handles actually have a web design. All in all, it’s a bag that’s not only perfect for a beach or tropical getaway, but would also serve well as an everyday go-to purse.

If you love this Prada Straw Tote, you can shop for one at Saks Fifth Avenue for $880.00. If you find it too pricey for your taste, then check out the lovely straw bags we’ve featured in our previous post.

Straw bags are hot at the moment. And it’s really no surprise why that is. The mere sight of straw bags is a wonderful reminder of glorious spring and tells us that fun times under the sun are soon going to arrive. Plus, straw bags are not only cute and fun, but they’re also practical and functional with their roomy interior. They’re perfect for that walk in the park, weekend outings and even as everyday bags.

From haute designer straw bags to affordable ones, straw bags are definitely “in”. We’ve spotted several celebs going the straw bag route. There’s Courtney Cox, who carried a straw tote while on Hawaii a few weeks back (left photo), while Glee‘s Jayma May’s had her Kate Spade Point Breeze straw tote with her during the 8th Annual John Varvatos Stuart House Benefit in West Hollywood, CA on March 13 (right photo).

Get spring-ready with a straw bag of your own. You can go for the fashion-forward variety with these two from Shopbop:

By Malene Birger Zetto Straw Tote with Studs, $340.00

Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Straw Rosa Tote, $178.00

Or go the classically elegant route with these fab numbers from Endless:

Straw Studios Zl86008 Tote, $60.00

Melie Bianco Dawn Straw Tote, $105.00

It’s the second week of March and by now you might have gotten your bag selection from ShoeDazzle. I got mine already, and it’s a mix of the classic and the trendy, with all of them looking great. I got some satchels, a hobo, and some shoulders bags. And I got two bags with a braided design that I’d like to share with you. Take a look at them.

This is the ShoeDazzle Copenhagen:

ShoeDazzle Copenhagen

It comes in gray and navy colors, too, but I’m loving the red more. It has braids of faux leather and chains that descend down its faux leather exterior, which make it fashionably edgy. I like its size, which I feel is just right and ample enough for the daily stuff that I carry.

And this one is the ShoeDazzle Brentwood:

ShoeDazzle Brentwood

Very stylish and chic, don’t you think? It has that cosmopolitan look that’s so fabulous. I like the braided cord and grommets that are so unique, and the chain strap that’s so on-trend. This will be perfect from daytime to date night.

And do you know what I’m also loving with these two bags? Each of them retails for only $39.95! Plus, I get free shipping and exchanges, too! With bags these stylish and for only $39.95, I consider them a steal!

How about you? Did you find your bag selection for March great, too? Don’t forget that in case there are some styles that aren’t included in your selection, you can request them directly from your showroom.

For those who’ve heard about ShoeDazzle for the first time, you can read our ShoeDazzle feature or go to the ShoeDazzle website to learn more about this fab fashion site.