It won't let me post in the Purse Thread... but I have to ask...

[CoachKatie]

I'm currently searching for a decent sized tote bag to use when I spend the night/weekends at my friends' places. I need something I can fit some clothes and my hair dryer and products into. I've searched the mall but I haven't found anything really satisfactory. Does anyone have an idea of a good one and where I can go to buy it? I don't want to spend a whole lot of money because it will get pretty beat up in my trunk... but any ideas?! Thanks!!!

 

[pursemama]

What kind of material were you looking for in the tote bag? Canvas, leather, Nylon?....and what is the minimum/maximum you want to spend?

 

[purselova34]

Maybe try a cabas piano or mezzo? They're not cheap, but are worth it. LV helps up so great.

 

[CoachKatie]

I don't think I could possibly buy a LV to toss in my trunk every weekend. It would seriously get destroyed. I'm open to what material (Canvas, Nylon, whatever) and the price... well... anything under $300 should do it. When I mean this will get beat up in my trunk... I really mean it. Lol!

 

[passerby]

Hi Coachkatie, this bag by Ellington had some rave reviews:
http://www.ebags.com/ellington_leather_goods/in_flight_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=18684&NDA=N-2009861


I've also read about some other totes which you might wish to consider. Will get back to you

 

[passerby]

You might wish to check out the reviews on ebags.com for Clava totes:

eg 1) Clava Nantucket Tote $126 now on ebags

http://www.ebags.com/clava/nantucket_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=57723

2) Clava Super Tote $162
3) Clava N/S Double Handle Tote $63
4) Clava Two Pocket Ladies Tote $117
5) Clava Everything Tote $126

 

[CoachKatie]

You might wish to check out the reviews on ebags.com for Clava totes:

eg 1) Clava Nantucket Tote $126 now on ebags

http://www.ebags.com/clava/nantucket_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=57723

2) Clava Super Tote $162
3) Clava N/S Double Handle Tote $63
4) Clava Two Pocket Ladies Tote $117
5) Clava Everything Tote $126

I'll definately check 'em out! thanks!

 

[Serendipity]

Longchamp has great totes to throw around. If I were going to throw something in my trunk it wouldn't be a lv either.

You may want to browse thru them at

http://www.magnums.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=longchamp-land

or maybe Herve Chapelier

http://www.magnums.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=longchamp-land

 

[Kat]

Here is a Christian Dior small travel bag I found on bluefly for $220.

Here is an YSL for $620

Here is a Prada for $730

Here is another Prada for $540

All of these bags were found at www.bluefly.com
if you are interested.

 

[Megs]

I'd stick with a canvas or nylong bag then... Let me see if I can find anything!

 

[passerby]

Good luck, CoachKatie.

A few other bags from ebags:

1) Ricardo Beverly Hills Beyond a Bag Super Tote $35-99
http://www.ebags.com/ricardo_beverly_hills/beyond_a_bag_super_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=57763
2) Diane Von Furstenberg Newport Canvas Shopper Boat Tote $35-99
3) BLVD Leather Crayon Overnight Bag $247-50 now

 

[passerby]

A few more suggestions ...

2nd pic is from moonsus.com, the rest are from ... you guessed it ...ebags. The Moonsus costs $255 (on ebags now, you can get 10% off - special offer), JP Ourse Tote cat $112-50 (for now), Diane Von Furstenberg Lizard on the Go Boarding Bag $89-99 (now) and Ricardo Beverly Hills Serengeti Travel Tote $31.49.

 

[CoachKatie]

Thank you all soooo much for helping me out. SO many different choices! I keep looking them all over and I can't decide!

 

[edsbgrl]

http://www.eluxury.com

Thought this was a good bargain --

Double zip closure 22" L x 12" W x 9" H
$180
http://www.bagsnvogue.com/product.aspx?productNAME=Keepall%2055%20with%20Shoulder%20Strap

It's huge and still cheaper than the $200/10" COACH handbag I just got (boo me).

Your kidding right? This is a fake LV. You can't get LV for less than retail. Don't buy a fake. This bag retails for $1030. http://www.eluxury.com Stick with something within your budget and authentic if you don't want to spend the retail price for the LV.

 

[pseub]

For inexpensive, durable totes, Lands End has some nice choices:

http://www.landsend.com/cd/fp/prod/0,1467,1_2_678_66223_139084_117511_5:view=-1,00.html?CM_MERCH=ALT_66223&sid=2459141732421185900

http://www.landsend.com/cd/fp/prod/0,,1_2_678_66223_139081_117508_5:view=-1,00.html?CM_MERCH=PAGE_66221&sid=2459141732421185900

At those prices you can get a few!