I had a babylone and sold it. I loved the way it hung close to your body and it has very long straps. But I didn't like the fact it was very stiff and if overstuffed, it bulged and was hard to zip. To me, for the size of the bag, it didn't hold very much.
My favorite tote is the Sac Shopping. It's discontinued but you can find them on ebay once in a while. And like Irene said, the alto is also a great tote. I have an alto as well. Both the SS and the Alto are open top totes so if you are looking for a tote with a zip top, the Cabas Mezzo is also a great option.
Good luck with your search...sometimes the hunt for a new bag is as much fun as the purchase
Oh - and if you're looking for more of a casual tote, you might want to check out the Globe shoppers (I have pics of the SS, Globe Shopper and my babylone on my ebay Me page, you can see them if you click on my signature link)
