Any suggestions for a bag for college / university?

[dshwet91]

Henri Bendel Convertible Jetsetter Backpack

You can make it crossbody, shoulder bag, or backpack.

http://www.henribendel.com/jetsette...50193.html?start=3&cgid=Collections_Jetsetter

Ooo this is very interesting! Thank you for the rec!

 

[dshwet91]

Longchamp tote?

Thanks for the rec! Do you know if Longchamp has a solid base? As in the base doesn't curve on lifting the bag.

 

[bakeacookie]

Thanks for the rec! Do you know if Longchamp has a solid base? As in the base doesn't curve on lifting the bag.

No but you can purchase/DIY a base shaper. I'm sure some of their non-Le Pliage lines have a solid base.

 

[dshwet91]

I love the look of the Rebecca Minkoff MAB tote but I don't know how comfy the straps are and how heavy it is. But there's a few reviews on Youtube.

Nordstrom are pricematching at the moment:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/rebecca...ualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1308

Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately this bag doesn't have compartments as I would have liked in the middle

 

[dshwet91]

Normally I would recommend Longchamp but if you want something with compartments, then it isn't right for you. I might suggest the Tory Burch York tote. It comes in two sizes. The smaller one is 250ish and the larger is 295. The bag is usually excluded from Tory Burch's Friends and Family, but right now if you spend $200+ on NM's website then you can save $50. This would make the larger tote in your price range!

I REALLY like your Tory Burch idea! I am gonna research more on this. Thank you!

 

[dshwet91]

In that case, I'd agree with other ladies here on Longchamp la pliage. Also, LLBeans boat and totes? Or the Landsend version? I like them both. Although they're canvas, they're water repellent and stand upright. Hard wearing and can be washed, although they are hardly get stained anyway. Lots of color accent to choose from. You can also mix and match the size and handles length that you want. Understated but chic. And you can monogram them to make it a bit more personalized. Maybe check them out?

Le sportsac is also another good choice for hard wearing and light weight bags. Lots of prints and style to choose from. Kipling is also very durable with compartments. They look less professional than the former two though.

I looked them up and I came across the same problem of them not having a more compartments as in would have liked

Thanks for the rec!

 

[tflowers921]

The Tory Burch Ella fits everything you could possibly need but it's still lightweight, it does have pockets it in & they are very affordable as well.

 

[Penelope G]

Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately this bag doesn't have compartments as I would have liked in the middle

Good point!

Good luck with your bag hunting, looking forward to a reveal when you got what you want!

 

[morejunkny]

If it is compartments that you are after, maybe MZ Wallace? Depending on what size you need, the Jane and Kate are great bags. You can find them on sale within your price range, I think their sale is coming up in June.

 

[dshwet91]

Hey everyone! Thank you so much for all your suggestions! So i went to Toronto Premiere Outlets to go see the Tory Burch York tote and while browsing around I came across Kate Spade Miles bag. I browsed around different shops more and also went to see the Tory Burch bag but I could not get the Kate Spade bag in this color out of my head... so I gave in and for my birthday, I got the Kate Spade Miles bag.
It looks like this https://www.pinterest.com/pin/235383517999203930/


Thank you all so much for your amazing suggestions!