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ahs483 · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:31 PM

Hey girls! I don't post much on here, but I really need some help! I'll be going to college this fall as a freshman (yay!) and I need a good bag to carry my books and laptop in. I don't want anything flimsy and it needs to be able to hold the weight of the books and laptop....Any ideas? I dont really want anything designer just because I dont want to be too showy, ya know what I mean? And preferably something cheaper because its going to get a lot of wear and tear. I'm really open to anything :) Thanks!!

margaritaxmix · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:35 PM

Hands down, Longchamp. I know people will say you see them everywhere but they are a relatively subtle designer, relatively affordable, and last for AGES. I can vouch for their durability. Plus they come in so many different colors, are waterproof, and easy to clean :)

ETA: Here's a thread with lots more suggestions that may help you out: Totes for school?

tatu_002 · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:50 PM

I buy a tote every year, I am going to be a senior this year. I have tried longchamp but the handles were too thin and it hurt my shoulder so bad. then I bought the MBMJ pretty hobo in yellow, I love that bag, pretty big and very light. my third was Burberry nylon tote in black, it's great but the handles again were kind of hurting me.

now I am eyeing the poppy collection from Coach, they have really cute totes, so I might buy one from Coach for this year

hope this gives you some suggestions

mothbeast · Jul 2nd, 2009, 03:09 AM

I've seen these in person and thought they were cute and not too pricey.

http://www.hellolulunyc.com/Laptop-T...B001U0A18A.htm

labelmom5 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:36 PM

Tory Burch totes are young and hip, great colors!

TrashedBride · Jul 2nd, 2009, 02:20 PM

I've just bought a Mulberry Roxanne A4 tote and I think it'd be perfect for your needs. Mulberrys are such beautiful quality and it'll last years. It's the perfect size for all your books, laptop etc and is gorgeous, I absolutely love mine. It comes in various colours and leathers, also coated canvas which is super practical. Best of all it's in the sale on Mulberry.com at the moment - down from £595 to £295, I think. Mine's black light natural leather and is my favourite bag (at the moment!).
Have fun bag shopping and good luck with college!

olialm1 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 04:11 PM

the large longchamp tote, but it WILL show wear. The corners of mine started to rip through and I took it back to Nordstroms 5 months later and they gave me a brand new one!

passerby · Jul 4th, 2009, 02:11 AM

Might be worth a try ? It comes with a shoulder belt so you could carry it as a messenger.

ZiYouZiZai (ships from the US)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=25705366

There are many excellent bag sellers on Etsy, the above seller is just one of many.

kissmyace108 · Jul 4th, 2009, 10:57 AM

I would go for Longchamp too...I've been using mine for 3 yrs now and most of my friends use that too...stylish, yet cute! They have basic colors (Brown, Navy, Red, Black, etc.), but you can have fun with some of the brighter colors too like lime green, pink, etc.

armcandy15 · Jul 4th, 2009, 01:02 PM

i completed my part-time studies this spring and now i realised i bought many bags for schools, namely they are a few le pliage longchamp, fabric body and leather strap ferragamo and 2 coach, 1 signature and 1 in plain leather..but they all survived. I tend to overcarry things..hehe.

Jul 1st, 2009, 08:31 PM	#1
ahs483 OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: columbia Posts: 276	Cute and Practical Tote for College? Hey girls! I don't post much on here, but I really need some help! I'll be going to college this fall as a freshman (yay!) and I need a good bag to carry my books and laptop in. I don't want anything flimsy and it needs to be able to hold the weight of the books and laptop....Any ideas? I dont really want anything designer just because I dont want to be too showy, ya know what I mean? And preferably something cheaper because its going to get a lot of wear and tear. I'm really open to anything :) Thanks!!

Jul 1st, 2009, 08:35 PM	#2
margaritaxmix Sofa King Addicted! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 13,623	Hands down, Longchamp. I know people will say you see them everywhere but they are a relatively subtle designer, relatively affordable, and last for AGES. I can vouch for their durability. Plus they come in so many different colors, are waterproof, and easy to clean :) ETA: Here's a thread with lots more suggestions that may help you out: Totes for school?
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Jul 1st, 2009, 08:50 PM	#3
tatu_002 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana University Posts: 842	I buy a tote every year, I am going to be a senior this year. I have tried longchamp but the handles were too thin and it hurt my shoulder so bad. then I bought the MBMJ pretty hobo in yellow, I love that bag, pretty big and very light. my third was Burberry nylon tote in black, it's great but the handles again were kind of hurting me. now I am eyeing the poppy collection from Coach, they have really cute totes, so I might buy one from Coach for this year hope this gives you some suggestions
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 03:09 AM	#4
mothbeast Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 717	I've seen these in person and thought they were cute and not too pricey. http://www.hellolulunyc.com/Laptop-T...B001U0A18A.htm
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:36 PM	#5
labelmom5 Luvinmybags Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, Ca Posts: 445	Tory Burch totes are young and hip, great colors!
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 02:20 PM	#6
TrashedBride per aspera ad astra Joined: May 2009 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 461	I've just bought a Mulberry Roxanne A4 tote and I think it'd be perfect for your needs. Mulberrys are such beautiful quality and it'll last years. It's the perfect size for all your books, laptop etc and is gorgeous, I absolutely love mine. It comes in various colours and leathers, also coated canvas which is super practical. Best of all it's in the sale on Mulberry.com at the moment - down from £595 to £295, I think. Mine's black light natural leather and is my favourite bag (at the moment!). Have fun bag shopping and good luck with college!
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 04:11 PM	#7
olialm1 windy city Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,330	the large longchamp tote, but it WILL show wear. The corners of mine started to rip through and I took it back to Nordstroms 5 months later and they gave me a brand new one!
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Jul 4th, 2009, 02:11 AM	#8
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,511	Might be worth a try ? It comes with a shoulder belt so you could carry it as a messenger. ZiYouZiZai (ships from the US) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=25705366 There are many excellent bag sellers on Etsy, the above seller is just one of many.
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,511	Last edited by passerby; Jul 4th, 2009 at 02:17 AM.

Jul 4th, 2009, 10:57 AM	#9
kissmyace108 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,700	I would go for Longchamp too...I've been using mine for 3 yrs now and most of my friends use that too...stylish, yet cute! They have basic colors (Brown, Navy, Red, Black, etc.), but you can have fun with some of the brighter colors too like lime green, pink, etc.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 01:02 PM	#10
armcandy15 Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: sunny island set in the sea Posts: 85	i completed my part-time studies this spring and now i realised i bought many bags for schools, namely they are a few le pliage longchamp, fabric body and leather strap ferragamo and 2 coach, 1 signature and 1 in plain leather..but they all survived. I tend to overcarry things..hehe.

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