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jordanjordan · Mar 7th, 2009, 09:36 AM

I got the Treesje Avalon in Stone Shine. I'll post pics when it arrives! I got the regular sized one which breezie was nice enough to check for me and figure out if my macboook would fit!

I'm hoping to use it as my summer handbag and then I will make it my school bag in the fall so I get plenty of use out of it.

jordanjordan · Mar 7th, 2009, 09:37 AM

And I got it for a great deal at shopdressonline. What a great store, they were very helpful!

ladakini · Mar 7th, 2009, 10:01 AM

Enjoy your new bag. How exciting!

elmel · Mar 7th, 2009, 06:38 PM

I have this loyola tote by bryna nicole that i use for college, it fits my computer and a binder/notebook and 1-2 books as well. I love it!
http://brynanicole.com/mm5/merchant....Code=Fall_2008

dazzlin · Mar 9th, 2009, 12:33 PM

this may be a very random suggestion- but have you looked into harvey's seatbelt bags?
they're not nylon or leather and i swear by them. they come in loads of colors and sizes and i've never seen anything more durable (they're made individually in cali) - i have a bunch of clutches and shoulder bags by them, but my little sister just picked up their apple exclusive laptop bag from the apple store. it is GORGEOUS, more or less looks like this one off their website, but it's designed for a laptop, so the inside is divided up into two sections: a padded side and an un-padded for books & things. also has tons of little pen organizers and zipper pockets on the inside- and style wise, it's definitely an upgrade over a nylon bag. best part, they're very light weight. i'd also recommend the executive tote style, it's definitely big enough to accomodate everything you will need!

ps- their laptop bags come in two sizes, one thats basically a laptop "sleeve" and one thats an actual tote bag that has padding for a laptop in a separate section

http://www.seatbeltbags.com/treecycl...exclusive.html

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amy84023 · Mar 9th, 2009, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by dazzlin

this may be a very random suggestion- but have you looked into harvey's seatbelt bags?

I feel like every time I have a conversation (in real life, not on here) about "the ugliest bags you've ever seen" with my friends, we end up talking about these horrid bags. I can't believe this company is still in business.

jordanjordan · Mar 9th, 2009, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the suggestion about the seat belt bag, but it's a little more out there I think than I'm looking for. I actually had one about 6 years ago when I was in high school and it was bubblegum pink. I loved it back then but it's definitely not my style anymore.

No Cute · Mar 10th, 2009, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by jordanjordan

Thanks for the suggestion about the seat belt bag, but it's a little more out there I think than I'm looking for. I actually had one about 6 years ago when I was in high school and it was bubblegum pink. I loved it back then but it's definitely not my style anymore.

Those are so completely indestructible. I'd hang onto the one you have (if you still have it) for the really yucky, double bookbag, rainy days.

morebags · Mar 10th, 2009, 08:31 AM

I'd never heard of the sealbelt bag until just now. I really like them, maybe because I haven't seen them before but they look kinda left of centre, or is that saying too much about myself?

Magdeline · Mar 10th, 2009, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by elmel

I have this loyola tote by bryna nicole that i use for college, it fits my computer and a binder/notebook and 1-2 books as well. I love it!
http://brynanicole.com/mm5/merchant....Code=Fall_2008

how fitting, since at this point i think i'm going to loyola chicago! thanks for the suggestion- gorgeous bag!

KittyKat65 · Mar 10th, 2009, 12:41 PM

A PS1 is a good size. My large is 15" wide!

backstageAntics · Mar 10th, 2009, 03:32 PM

Congrats on the new bag! Hope you enjoy it. Let me just add a word, though -- if you're going to be carrying lots of heavy stuff around all the time, carrying it on one side is a great way to possibly injure your back. I had to schlep a 17 inch laptop around Manhattan for work. Three days after I got it I was in pain. I won't carry a backpack, though, so I switched to a rolling bag, which I will admit is stupid looking but not as stupid as a big backpack (I could NEVER find one that I liked). I did find a rolling bag in black patent, which I could live with. Anyway, post pics of your bag when you get her!

jordanjordan · Mar 10th, 2009, 06:48 PM

I had a back problem several years ago and it is actually more painful for me to carry a traditional bookbag than something on one shoulder. Also, my laptop only weighs like 5 pounds.

Magdeline · Mar 10th, 2009, 09:15 PM

jordanjordan, did you by any chance post on a law-school related forum asking about this? I found a thread today where a girl was also knowledgeable about beautiful bags and had the same back problem lol! I bookmarked it- I'm obsessed w/finding the perfect bag now.

jordanjordan · Mar 10th, 2009, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by Magdeline

jordanjordan, did you by any chance post on a law-school related forum asking about this? I found a thread today where a girl was also knowledgeable about beautiful bags and had the same back problem lol! I bookmarked it- I'm obsessed w/finding the perfect bag now.

Yea, that was me! haha. I'm still waiting for the Avalon but I hope it works out. I'll let you know, and good luck with your search and law school too!

Mar 7th, 2009, 09:36 AM	#61
jordanjordan OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,400	I got the Treesje Avalon in Stone Shine. I'll post pics when it arrives! I got the regular sized one which breezie was nice enough to check for me and figure out if my macboook would fit! I'm hoping to use it as my summer handbag and then I will make it my school bag in the fall so I get plenty of use out of it.
jordanjordan OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,400

Mar 7th, 2009, 09:37 AM	#62
jordanjordan OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,400	And I got it for a great deal at shopdressonline. What a great store, they were very helpful!
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Mar 7th, 2009, 10:01 AM	#63
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Mar 7th, 2009, 06:38 PM	#64
elmel Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,327	I have this loyola tote by bryna nicole that i use for college, it fits my computer and a binder/notebook and 1-2 books as well. I love it! http://brynanicole.com/mm5/merchant....Code=Fall_2008
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Mar 9th, 2009, 12:33 PM	#65
dazzlin Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 53	this may be a very random suggestion- but have you looked into harvey's seatbelt bags? they're not nylon or leather and i swear by them. they come in loads of colors and sizes and i've never seen anything more durable (they're made individually in cali) - i have a bunch of clutches and shoulder bags by them, but my little sister just picked up their apple exclusive laptop bag from the apple store. it is GORGEOUS, more or less looks like this one off their website, but it's designed for a laptop, so the inside is divided up into two sections: a padded side and an un-padded for books & things. also has tons of little pen organizers and zipper pockets on the inside- and style wise, it's definitely an upgrade over a nylon bag. best part, they're very light weight. i'd also recommend the executive tote style, it's definitely big enough to accomodate everything you will need! ps- their laptop bags come in two sizes, one thats basically a laptop "sleeve" and one thats an actual tote bag that has padding for a laptop in a separate section http://www.seatbeltbags.com/treecycl...exclusive.html us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-83994635520088_2044_35729816
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Mar 9th, 2009, 08:21 PM	#67
jordanjordan OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,400	Thanks for the suggestion about the seat belt bag, but it's a little more out there I think than I'm looking for. I actually had one about 6 years ago when I was in high school and it was bubblegum pink. I loved it back then but it's definitely not my style anymore.
jordanjordan OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,400

Mar 10th, 2009, 08:31 AM	#69
morebags Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 443	I'd never heard of the sealbelt bag until just now. I really like them, maybe because I haven't seen them before but they look kinda left of centre, or is that saying too much about myself?

Mar 10th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#71
KittyKat65 Aussie Gal In U.S.A. Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,427	A PS1 is a good size. My large is 15" wide!
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Mar 10th, 2009, 03:32 PM	#72
backstageAntics bag lady! Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 485	Congrats on the new bag! Hope you enjoy it. Let me just add a word, though -- if you're going to be carrying lots of heavy stuff around all the time, carrying it on one side is a great way to possibly injure your back. I had to schlep a 17 inch laptop around Manhattan for work. Three days after I got it I was in pain. I won't carry a backpack, though, so I switched to a rolling bag, which I will admit is stupid looking but not as stupid as a big backpack (I could NEVER find one that I liked). I did find a rolling bag in black patent, which I could live with. Anyway, post pics of your bag when you get her!

Mar 10th, 2009, 06:48 PM	#73
jordanjordan OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,400	I had a back problem several years ago and it is actually more painful for me to carry a traditional bookbag than something on one shoulder. Also, my laptop only weighs like 5 pounds.
jordanjordan OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,400

Mar 10th, 2009, 09:15 PM	#74
Magdeline Crazy in LVoe Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 548	jordanjordan, did you by any chance post on a law-school related forum asking about this? I found a thread today where a girl was also knowledgeable about beautiful bags and had the same back problem lol! I bookmarked it- I'm obsessed w/finding the perfect bag now.

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