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jordanjordan · Mar 4th, 2009, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by amy84023

I am in law school...and as much as you might think people dress "older," they don't. They all have longchamp, coach, and DB.

I use (with no problems) RM nikkis (full size), herve chapelier 925s, and basically any other bag that has the same dimensions as my laptop or a book. Since your classes are spread out, you usually only have 1 book at a time and your laptop. I often use small bags and just carry the book and laptop. You are really only carrying them from your car to your class seat...not all over creation, so its not a big deal to just hold them.

Its all stuff you'll figure out though.

I don't "think" people dress older in law school. I said that I am trying to dress better for myself, and have been since I graduated college, this isn't a law school thing. Since I have really revamped my look, a longchamp or herve chapelier isn't going to cut it with my wardrobe. I really need a leather bag.

My Macbook barely fits into my Nikki, and it ruins the slouchiness and is very uncomfortable or else I'd love to use that. I know I won't be carrying a ton of books but I would like to fit my MacBook, a pencil bag, a water bottle, and a snack all comfortably with room to spare for a sweater or something. I'm living away from campus so I will need to have a lot of stuff with me.

Thanks for all the ideas!

PerfectShoe · Mar 4th, 2009, 04:12 PM

I'm a med student so I know the feeling of wanting a nice bag for school. However, I just use a longchamp for heavy days or one of my favorite large handbags for light days. It is truly hard to find a nice bag that is large enough and light enough to be able to stuff books into, especially the laptop! I have a macbook and to be completely honest ... its just too heavy to go into something stylish. Whatever you end up with, make sure the bag is a light one, you will end up stuffing it and if it's heavy for starters, like most leather bags, you will end up wishing it were a longchamp. I just encourage you to be realistic about all the things you will end up carrying ... laptop, books, folders, notebook, lunch, wallet, planner, umbrella and God knows what else! Good luck!

jordanjordan · Mar 4th, 2009, 04:43 PM

I wish that I could find something like a Longchamp that was a little more boxy. My laptop falls all over the place in my lonchamp and so do books and notebooks and it ends up making the bag like a big box which is hard to carry under my arm. I want everything to stack up | | | | sideways like that nice and sturdy and flat.

Magdeline · Mar 4th, 2009, 05:15 PM

I am in the same boat as you! I have the same computer & I'm starting law school next year. I'm not looking at bags quite yet though... I want to get it in August so I'm super-excited to carry it for the first day of school!

Oh, also- I am planning to carry a backpack (taking the train to Chicago, so I'll have to carry books in something big & durable), but throw my lunch & my bag that I will use to carry books in in the backpack. Then, my extra books/lunch/whatever else can go in my locker, and I can pull out my cute bag to carry my laptop & books for one class at a time in. HTH!

jordanjordan · Mar 4th, 2009, 07:17 PM

Magdeline, that's a good idea. I just have to walk from my car so I don't think I need to do that but if I did that would be a great way to do it.

The reason I'm looking so early is because I'm already out of school and I'm a little bored, and also I want to try and get something on sale so if I start this early I think I'll be able to find something!

Thistle · Mar 4th, 2009, 08:46 PM

I suggest a Belen Echandia Love Me! It can be worn on the shoulder or messenger style. There should definitely be enough room. The leathers come in all sorts of pretty colors and textures. Every so often, BE has a sale. If you can get an *bay deal, even better.

Magdeline · Mar 4th, 2009, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by jordanjordan

I want to try and get something on sale so if I start this early I think I'll be able to find something!

That is a good idea! You've inspired me to start looking.

lovelyloey · Mar 4th, 2009, 08:52 PM

Yes, something structured is good, so it's easier to locate things as well. It's no fun trying to look for a pencil case in a large longchamp. I feel like I'd have to stick my head in with a flashlight or something. Heh.

Magdeline · Mar 4th, 2009, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by eorchid

My BFF just bought a Treesje Avalon in gray patent (see her thread: http://forum.purseblog.com/handbags-...ts-425791.html) and LOVES it for toting her laptop, etc.

I bought the Rebecca Minkoff French Tote in black patent recently and use it daily for my laptop, papers, agenda, pens, water bottle, cosmetic pouch, etc. It fits everything perfectly and lies flat to the side of the body while I'm walking around. Completely not obtrusive for quite a large bag.

I would recommend both. They are both well-made bags and will hold up well! Good luck with school!

Cute bags!! I love the Treesje Avalon- the grey patent is so pretty, and what a great shape! Thank you

DreamingBeauty · Mar 4th, 2009, 09:01 PM

It may be better to just buy a bag that is designed to carry a laptop, like a messenger style. These are padded so if you drop it or bump it your computer won't be damaged and it will also be separated and not banging against your other stuff. They come in lots of materials and sizes, there are plain leather or canvas ones or funkier ones too.

Most purses and totes just aren't designed to carry such large and heavy items. Especially lighter weight canvas bags that don't have reinforced construction, but even most leather purses aren't made for carrying textbooks and laptops. Just b/c you can fit it in there doesn't mean it's a good idea-handles will break off, the bottom could break, you could get tears on the sides from stuffing hard edged items in there. It might be okay like one day, but day in and day out it won't be good for the bag.

jordanjordan · Mar 4th, 2009, 09:02 PM

I'm definitely leaning towards the Treesje. I want an Avalon or Asher but I can't decide if the regular or grande is the best for me. My laptop is 13" by 9" so it seems like it would fit in the regular of either. I don't want it to be stuffed but I also don't want the bag to look like luggage and be huge!

jordanjordan · Mar 4th, 2009, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by DreamingBeauty

It may be better to just buy a bag that is designed to carry a laptop, like a messenger style. These are padded so if you drop it or bump it your computer won't be damaged and it will also be separated and not banging against your other stuff. They come in lots of materials and sizes, there are plain leather or canvas ones or funkier ones too.

Most purses and totes just aren't designed to carry such large and heavy items. Especially lighter weight canvas bags that don't have reinforced construction, but even most leather purses aren't made for carrying textbooks and laptops. Just b/c you can fit it in there doesn't mean it's a good idea-handles will break off, the bottom could break, you could get tears on the sides from stuffing hard edged items in there. It might be okay like one day, but day in and day out it won't be good for the bag.

That's a good point, but I really don't like briefcase or computer looking bags. Rebecca Minkoff is coming out with one and I don't even like it because it looks too professional!

Loquita · Mar 4th, 2009, 09:15 PM

I am a college professor so I lug around books for a living, and have killed many bags in the process (RIP). The best bag for the job IMO (and one that won't break the bank) is a Hayden Harnett bag called the Pan-Am tote. It's cute and fits everything!

Plus it's indestructible.

An other good choice that you can get customized any way you like with a million leather choices is the Ignes Francis (for laptops/books). They offer special price breaks for TPF buyers so it's worth a look! The CS and QC are amazing, as well. The website pic of it is pretty plain, but keep in mind that you can tweak the bag any way you want for no extra cost, and the colors/linings they offer are gorgeous.

I personally

BE and Treesje to death, but their bags are pretty heavy even when empty, so that is a consideration.

LuxuryBagsEtc. · Mar 4th, 2009, 09:43 PM

Marc Jacobs has a couple of nice looking bags and the quality is always wonderful! Here are a few to check out!

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...xx.esn_results

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...xx.esn_results

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...xx.esn_results

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...xx.esn_results

Another suggestion with the Marc Jacobs bags are the turnlock baby diaper bags! They would be great! They are large and have the waterproof inside so you can throw your book in and out without ruining the bag! There were plenty of compartments because it was made for a diaper bag. You might check some of them out if you can find them!

LulaMaeBarnes · Mar 4th, 2009, 10:11 PM

http://www.yoogiscloset.com/burberry-brown-bridle-nova-check-messenger-tote-bag.aspx

This is the bag I've been lusting after for awhile now. I think it'd be perfect for law school. It's no longer on Burberry's site but some other places like above have it.

Burberry Bridle Check Tote

Mar 4th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#33
jordanjordan OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,400	I wish that I could find something like a Longchamp that was a little more boxy. My laptop falls all over the place in my lonchamp and so do books and notebooks and it ends up making the bag like a big box which is hard to carry under my arm. I want everything to stack up \| \| \| \| sideways like that nice and sturdy and flat.
jordanjordan OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,400

Mar 4th, 2009, 05:15 PM	#34
Magdeline Crazy in LVoe Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 548	I am in the same boat as you! I have the same computer & I'm starting law school next year. I'm not looking at bags quite yet though... I want to get it in August so I'm super-excited to carry it for the first day of school! Oh, also- I am planning to carry a backpack (taking the train to Chicago, so I'll have to carry books in something big & durable), but throw my lunch & my bag that I will use to carry books in in the backpack. Then, my extra books/lunch/whatever else can go in my locker, and I can pull out my cute bag to carry my laptop & books for one class at a time in. HTH!
	Last edited by Magdeline; Mar 4th, 2009 at 05:18 PM.

Mar 4th, 2009, 07:17 PM	#35
jordanjordan OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,400	Magdeline, that's a good idea. I just have to walk from my car so I don't think I need to do that but if I did that would be a great way to do it. The reason I'm looking so early is because I'm already out of school and I'm a little bored, and also I want to try and get something on sale so if I start this early I think I'll be able to find something!
jordanjordan OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,400

Mar 4th, 2009, 08:46 PM	#36
Thistle Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: The library Posts: 280	I suggest a Belen Echandia Love Me! It can be worn on the shoulder or messenger style. There should definitely be enough room. The leathers come in all sorts of pretty colors and textures. Every so often, BE has a sale. If you can get an *bay deal, even better.
	__________________ Have BE WTM midi in Petrol Coach Sabrina in black with silver hw, matching small wallet Want RM Mini Beloved in Harewood, Large Zip Wallet in Deep Turquoise Linea Pelle Dylan Shoulder in scotch) Ignes cosmetic pouches and travel bag

Mar 4th, 2009, 08:52 PM	#38
lovelyloey Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 66	Yes, something structured is good, so it's easier to locate things as well. It's no fun trying to look for a pencil case in a large longchamp. I feel like I'd have to stick my head in with a flashlight or something. Heh.
lovelyloey Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 66

Mar 4th, 2009, 04:12 PM	#32
PerfectShoe best of both worlds Joined: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 237	I'm a med student so I know the feeling of wanting a nice bag for school. However, I just use a longchamp for heavy days or one of my favorite large handbags for light days. It is truly hard to find a nice bag that is large enough and light enough to be able to stuff books into, especially the laptop! I have a macbook and to be completely honest ... its just too heavy to go into something stylish. Whatever you end up with, make sure the bag is a light one, you will end up stuffing it and if it's heavy for starters, like most leather bags, you will end up wishing it were a longchamp. I just encourage you to be realistic about all the things you will end up carrying ... laptop, books, folders, notebook, lunch, wallet, planner, umbrella and God knows what else! Good luck!

Mar 4th, 2009, 09:01 PM	#40
DreamingBeauty Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,610	It may be better to just buy a bag that is designed to carry a laptop, like a messenger style. These are padded so if you drop it or bump it your computer won't be damaged and it will also be separated and not banging against your other stuff. They come in lots of materials and sizes, there are plain leather or canvas ones or funkier ones too. Most purses and totes just aren't designed to carry such large and heavy items. Especially lighter weight canvas bags that don't have reinforced construction, but even most leather purses aren't made for carrying textbooks and laptops. Just b/c you can fit it in there doesn't mean it's a good idea-handles will break off, the bottom could break, you could get tears on the sides from stuffing hard edged items in there. It might be okay like one day, but day in and day out it won't be good for the bag.
DreamingBeauty Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,610

Mar 4th, 2009, 09:02 PM	#41
jordanjordan OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,400	I'm definitely leaning towards the Treesje. I want an Avalon or Asher but I can't decide if the regular or grande is the best for me. My laptop is 13" by 9" so it seems like it would fit in the regular of either. I don't want it to be stuffed but I also don't want the bag to look like luggage and be huge!
jordanjordan OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,400

Mar 4th, 2009, 09:15 PM	#43
Loquita Otra loba Joined: May 2008 Location: Alternative Universe Posts: 11,278	I am a college professor so I lug around books for a living, and have killed many bags in the process (RIP). The best bag for the job IMO (and one that won't break the bank) is a Hayden Harnett bag called the Pan-Am tote. It's cute and fits everything! Plus it's indestructible. An other good choice that you can get customized any way you like with a million leather choices is the Ignes Francis (for laptops/books). They offer special price breaks for TPF buyers so it's worth a look! The CS and QC are amazing, as well. The website pic of it is pretty plain, but keep in mind that you can tweak the bag any way you want for no extra cost, and the colors/linings they offer are gorgeous. I personally BE and Treesje to death, but their bags are pretty heavy even when empty, so that is a consideration.
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Mar 4th, 2009, 09:43 PM	#44
LuxuryBagsEtc. Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 741	Marc Jacobs has a couple of nice looking bags and the quality is always wonderful! Here are a few to check out! http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...xx.esn_results http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...xx.esn_results http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...xx.esn_results http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...xx.esn_results Another suggestion with the Marc Jacobs bags are the turnlock baby diaper bags! They would be great! They are large and have the waterproof inside so you can throw your book in and out without ruining the bag! There were plenty of compartments because it was made for a diaper bag. You might check some of them out if you can find them!

Mar 4th, 2009, 10:11 PM	#45
LulaMaeBarnes Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 2,052	http://www.yoogiscloset.com/burberry-brown-bridle-nova-check-messenger-tote-bag.aspx This is the bag I've been lusting after for awhile now. I think it'd be perfect for law school. It's no longer on Burberry's site but some other places like above have it. Burberry Bridle Check Tote
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