I am sharing this information just in case another Coachie is struggling to find a nice lunch tote. I recently bought a new lunch bag - but it wasn't Coach and it was quite inexpensive - but I'm very pleased with it!
I take my lunch to work almost every day and my old, dull, beat-up, Eddie Bauer, insulated nylon tote was finally falling apart. I wanted to find a replacement that had a little style so I eagerly looked for Coach lunch totes. The bags I found were absolutely darling - but I would never dream of putting my lunch into one of those beautiful, expensive bags!
I pack my lunch the night before and put it in the frig so that I can grab it and go in the morning. When I get to work I put it into the crowded, communal refrigerator. I often eat at my desk and I need something insulated and easy to wipe clean (inside and out) in case of leaks.
I wanted a light-weight bag that closes tightly and has a long, adjustable, hands-free, strap because I frequently schlep a lot of stuff with me on my work commute. I wanted a good-sized bag because I sometimes bring leftover containers, but I didn't want anything huge. I also wanted a couple of storage pockets.
Sadly, the beautiful Coach lunch totes didn't meet my needs so I checked out D&B's clear, plastic lunch totes. I thought that they were rather flimsy, uninsulated, don't close, and have delicate, light-colored, leather handles that would be impossible to clean (and I don't always want people to see what I'm having for lunch, anyway!)
One of my sisters loves Vera Bradley bags but I've never been a fan, too much quilted-cotton and garish paisley for me. So I surprised myself when I finally found the perfect "mini-cooler" at the VB FP store for just $25! It is PVC (or plastic) coated fabric and totally meets all of my requirements.
I didn't care for some of the more "vibrant" VB patterns but I bought a bag in the Calypso pattern (see the pic below that I borrowed from ebay, NMA). So if you are looking for a cute but practical lunch tote my advice is to check out the Vera Bradley store!
I take my lunch to work almost every day and my old, dull, beat-up, Eddie Bauer, insulated nylon tote was finally falling apart. I wanted to find a replacement that had a little style so I eagerly looked for Coach lunch totes. The bags I found were absolutely darling - but I would never dream of putting my lunch into one of those beautiful, expensive bags!
I pack my lunch the night before and put it in the frig so that I can grab it and go in the morning. When I get to work I put it into the crowded, communal refrigerator. I often eat at my desk and I need something insulated and easy to wipe clean (inside and out) in case of leaks.
I wanted a light-weight bag that closes tightly and has a long, adjustable, hands-free, strap because I frequently schlep a lot of stuff with me on my work commute. I wanted a good-sized bag because I sometimes bring leftover containers, but I didn't want anything huge. I also wanted a couple of storage pockets.
Sadly, the beautiful Coach lunch totes didn't meet my needs so I checked out D&B's clear, plastic lunch totes. I thought that they were rather flimsy, uninsulated, don't close, and have delicate, light-colored, leather handles that would be impossible to clean (and I don't always want people to see what I'm having for lunch, anyway!)
One of my sisters loves Vera Bradley bags but I've never been a fan, too much quilted-cotton and garish paisley for me. So I surprised myself when I finally found the perfect "mini-cooler" at the VB FP store for just $25! It is PVC (or plastic) coated fabric and totally meets all of my requirements.
I didn't care for some of the more "vibrant" VB patterns but I bought a bag in the Calypso pattern (see the pic below that I borrowed from ebay, NMA). So if you are looking for a cute but practical lunch tote my advice is to check out the Vera Bradley store!
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