Looking for a casual tote for running weekend errands or to carry extras to the office? Try a leather tote. They’re versatile and chic, but a bit cavernous, so I keep mine organized with pouches.
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Madewell Transport Tote ($168)
Looking for more structure? I found this Ivanka Trump Shopper at Last Call.
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Versatile Faux Leather Tote ($25)
I also like this Old Navy tote that comes in shades of brown and snakeskin.
A girlfriend texted me Saturday with a question that was uniquely D.C. Her office is no longer suits and sheath dresses, but it’s not jeans and athleisure either. “Can an office be ‘semi-formal’?,” she pondered. “What do I wear for that?!” Enter the shirtdress, the solution for summer.
Welcome to the warm weather months. Outside, you will roast. Inside, you will freeze. The air conditioning will be your constant nemesis, as it “conditions” the air to a temperature that is primarily suitable for men. Luckily, this cardigan can keep you warm even when your fiery resentment wanes.
Nora Ephron was right: I feel bad about my neck. As I move through my forties, the creases have turned into chasms. The skin sags like a pair of sweatpants with aging elastic. It’s not great. But it’s just a natural part of getting older. Over the past year, it feels like I’ve tried every […]
A girlfriend texted me Saturday with a question that was uniquely D.C. Her office is no longer suits and sheath dresses, but it’s not jeans and athleisure either. “Can an office be ‘semi-formal’?,” she pondered. “What do I wear for that?!” Enter the shirtdress, the solution for summer.
Welcome to the warm weather months. Outside, you will roast. Inside, you will freeze. The air conditioning will be your constant nemesis, as it “conditions” the air to a temperature that is primarily suitable for men. Luckily, this cardigan can keep you warm even when your fiery resentment wanes.
Nora Ephron was right: I feel bad about my neck. As I move through my forties, the creases have turned into chasms. The skin sags like a pair of sweatpants with aging elastic. It’s not great. But it’s just a natural part of getting older. Over the past year, it feels like I’ve tried every […]
This week has been an absolute bear, so let’s reach into the reader mail bag and answer some questions. And let’s start with a post about affordable summer bags.
Any suggestions on a similar size and style, but with a zip top or some other secure closure?
I have the everlane tote and I love it. I get so many compliments on it! The only downside is that it doesn’t close at the top, so I don’t often travel with it. Otherwise, it’s an A+ bag!
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And by everlane, I meant Madewell. Long week.
Does any one have the Everlane tote? And about the madewell, Meaghan if you are still reading, could you comment on how “dressy” it is – meaning, do you think I could get away with it for work, or is it more distressed looking in person. Thanks! This is exactly what I’m looking for, I love these Thanks Belle!!
Casey, I have the Madewell tote and I do actually use it for work( along with my Longchamp Le Pliage for rainy days). I work in a business-casual setting so the tote fits right in, but I also use it for the weekend.
I’ve used it for travel as well where I had stashed all of my electronics inside (camera, laptop, tablet, batteries and chargers) so it can carry a lot. Structure wise, it holds it’s shape quite well. When I bought my tote at one of their stores in Atlanta, the head manager brought her own out to show me what it looks like after a year of wear and tear. She noted that doesn’t baby it all so it looks more distressed than her friends who have one as well. I tend to baby mine so the patina is developing quite nicely. I hope this helps!
And for the Petra: https://www.lesantimodernes.com/2014/01/review-minimalist-work-tote.html This blogger bought hers in black but she seems to enjoy it for very much.
I use my madewell tote for work every day!
I don’t own this bag, but I’ve seen the etsy shop reviews and the pictures look gorgeous – another leather tote line to consider would be Rib and Hull: https://www.ribandhull.com