Beau Soleil Fourth of July Handbag Giveaway!

Living a stone’s throw away from Manhattan’s Union Square Farmers’ Market has turned me into a bonafide treehugger. Aside from ‘saying no’ to bottled water (my Brita does the job just fine) and The New York Times (hey, it’s free online!), I also recently put the kibosh on plastic bags.

However, since I refuse to cram my groceries in a beige canvas carryall (too bohemian)!, I found the next best thing: the stylish, eco-friendly Beau Soleil denim tote (a.k.a. the Beau America).

Available exclusively at ShopBop.com, Beau America’s Fourth of July-inspired bag is a total steal at only $55. In case you can’t tell from this photo, the bag is emblazoned with white “Reduce Recycle Renew America” lettering across the front and comes in both light and dark-rinse denim. And yes, even the red handles are made from recycled cotton. Another cool feature about the Beau America bag: it comes equipped with patch pockets at the front, back and sides, making it ideal for stowing your keys, cash and shades.

In an effort to help reduce your carbon footprint, our friends at Beau Soleil are giving away the very same denim tote to one lucky Steals & Deals reader! To enter the giveaway, just tell us how you plan to preserve the planet this holiday and beyond, whilst showing off your new shoulder candy, of course!

Don’t be shy! Share your stories right here with the Steals & Deals community. We’ll announce the winner in one week. Good luck!