I hate to say these words, but school is just around the corner… and first jobs, and internships, and fall. Which makes it the perfect time for a new tote. As much as I love my purses, I’m such a sucker for a good tote bag. Even though I mostly work from home, totes are crucial when I travel into the city slash when I need to create a “mobile office.”
I rounded up the best totes I could find:
Robinson Large Zip Tote // League Stripe Tote Bag // Cedar Street Harmony
Navy Milan Reversible Tote // Boat and Tote // Toffee Isabella Item Tote
York Buckle Tote // Navy Tori Tote // Reversible Faux Leather Tote (under $50)
Cedar Street Jensen // Finn Open Canvas // Faux Leather Tote (under $35)
O-Ring Bucket Bag // Monogrammed Everyday Leather Tote // Canvas and Leather Tote
Transport Leather Tote // Ravin Tote (under $60) // Large Longchamp
Which one is your fave?!
love a good tote! not sure if you have seen ivanka trump’s soho tote collection, but they are incredible! great compartment wise & look stunning.
I love the navy Kate Spade one! I probably won’t get a new tote until after graduation in December but it’s one that I have been eying.
Tori
So many cute choices!!
Love this post! I’ve been looking for a new note and the navy Milan one might be the pick!
Buyer beware of the Tory Buckle tote, I got it for myself with my first ‘real job’ pay check post grad as a splurge and have been disappointed that I’ve had to send it back to Tory Burch twice now due to faulty handles.
Cuyana also has a great selection of leather totes which can be personalized. I have a couple and they are great.
https://www.cuyana.com/shop/bags/totes.html
I was going to comment the same thing! I LOVE my Cuyana tote!
There’s serious tote envy going on at Dagne Dover. From recently reaching the 1 year mark in my #girlboss phase of life, I’ve notice that having a bag with ample amount of space for laptop, tech accessories, planner, notebook, pencil bag, etc. is crucial! And! having the special pockets to locate everything fast.
My mind is all over Dagne Dover to make that happen!
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My friend has a leather tote from Madewell and it’s great! I personally prefer backpacks with pockets because I was lose things in the depths of my totes ;P -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
What backpack do you use? Im looking for a backpack thats just as cute as the totes but still is a sturdy backpack
I’ve been using a large Longchamp since my freshman year of college, but I’ve been eyeing the transport tote in the English saddle color for a while. Probably going to ask for one for Christmas 🙂
Alexa | theicingontheplaylist.com
I love all your picks! I really want to get a Madewell tote…
Kendal // Life With Kendal
Love ALL of these! I’m a sucker for anything Kate Spade, but I think my favorite is the Large Longchamp. I usually use backpacks for school, but since I’m graduating from college in May I’ve been looking for good “adult” tote bags that I can start using in grad school and at internships! I’ll definitely have to add the Longchamp to the list.
Loving the monogrammed stripe one!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
What a coincidence! I was shopping for a cute new tote recently. I got the Ravin Tote in black during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale.
I also did a blog post sharing what was in my bag a while ago: http://nessabirdie.com/2015/09/09/whats-in-my-bag-werk-it-edition/
Your picks are fabulous! Love the monogrammed options.
Kahla
http://www.keepingupwithkahla.com
I’m goint to university in september, soo I’m searching for a good bag, this is a great post for some inspiration! Thankss (:
I just got the Raven tote at the nsale and love it, so perfect for work!
Kristina does the Internets
I love a good tote bag and I’m on the hunt for a maroon one for the fall.
I love that you included a Longchamp-I have a navy one and I love using it, it’s a great everyday tote!
xoxo, SS
Southern And Style
There are just too many to chose from. I have a couple from LL Bean that have held up and look brand new from my freshman year in college (6 years ago!). But I think I want to go with something a litttttle different now.
Maria l From the South
I love love love my Longchamp le pliage tote. It’s PERF for school. I’ve been using mine for two years now for school stuff. 🙂
Totes are an absolute must for college! Especially when you have to carry your laptop around! What I love is that backpacks are recently coming back and that makes it carrying stuff around a little comfier!!
Check out my new post about what to wear for the first day of school
http://www.berrytrendy.com/2016/08/back-to-school-wishlist.html
I love my Longchamp Tote. It’s just so useful and can hold everything!
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Hi Carly! Just the other day I found an ADORABLE bag store in Cape May, New Jersey called Sea Bags. Each bag is made of recycled boat sails in Portland, Maine. They are super preppy and classic, I just know you could find one you love!
My first year at Uni, my mother bought me a gorgeous leather satchel, which 3 degrees, 4 universities, and two countries later I still default too if I need to be taken seriously. Admitting during my masters and my Ph.D. and to a certain extent my everyday wear, a backpack is more practical. But when I have meetings on our main campus, in the big smoke, or at other universities, my satchel gets pulled out. It goes with everything and I know I can fit my laptop in it if needed.
In comparison to other types of bags, the tote is very utilitarian and elegant. All of your choices are fantastic!