Luv, biz travel can be tough...put your feet up and get some much deserves rest! Definitely post tumi pics. Calais is a good looking pack for sure. If tumi would put xb strap options on their totes, I'd totally buy more than one...great sizes, colors and craftsmanship.
MZ Wallace Bags (Opinions on MZ Wallace Bags, Part 2)
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Oh poor Luv.., rest yourself and your handbag carrying shoulder..after all, it is the MVP of MZ carrying shoulders. And we all count on you and that shoulder for your infinite knowledge and direction in the handbag [emoji289]!![emoji6]
I bought a tumi backpack for when I travel also . They are wonderful. I bought mine from the mens section but it's their smallest one. The Calais is stunning in real life. I just need something smaller.
They also have one called the Halle, I think? Same product line, smaller design. I looked at it too, but I think I prefer the separate laptop compartment so I don't have to open the whole bag to remove it in airport security. I also saw a few other smaller Voyageur bpacks too, I think.
I am intrigued by the sling bpacks but I don't think they'd work well with my chest...having trouble figuring out where the strap would go! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
I just bought a Calais too! I was very very tempted by Merlot, but ultimately went with boring black. I can't wait to see your photos.
I loved the black too - gold zips! I got the Merlot today and I think I love it. Will put my stuff in tomorrow and take pics. It does fit my laptop, which is exciting.
I do not. I am a shoulder carry girl unless it's a really small bag. Based on the shape and where the cb attachments are, I'm guessing it does bow out if not full.
I also ordered the Tumi Small M tote and will do a compare with Small Chelsea tomorrow. Not sure yet if keeping it, but at least wanted to compare. It has lots of pockets and flat straps.
I tried the sling one and it just wasn't comfortable on me. I even tried the one where the sling unzips to become a backpack but with my broad shoulders it actually hurt at the top where it connected to the bag.
Georgie was my first purchase. It was great to carry. Hmmm. I'm going to get it out to use. [emoji3]
If not a big deal..can we see a pic of Georgie? I think I have seen..but can't remember..getting old..
Here is Tumi Small M-Tote in Merlot compared to MZW Small Chelsea:
Tumi slightly taller. Excuse my messy pillows.
MZ straps slightly longer. But Tumi has flat leather straps that do not slip. I slid the foam covers down to try out the straps. Love them.
MZ deeper.
I forgot to take a pic of all the pockets on the Tumi - will do tomorrow. It has a big front zip pocket, smaller back zip pocket, and back slip pocket for phone that easily fits iphone 6. Inside has a tablet pocket that fits ipad, large zip pocket, two phone or sunglasses sized slip pockets and a tiny pen sized pocket. I was able to fit everything in it that I'd put in a Small Chelsea, just organized differently. In Sm Chelsea I need a pouch for small items but don't in the Tumi.
I like the Tumi and will try it. Love Merlot - it fulfills my dark red color craving since there are no Maroon MZs for me.
I also kept the Calais backpack - love, love it. Hubs put it away for Christmas.
Tumi slightly taller. Excuse my messy pillows.
MZ straps slightly longer. But Tumi has flat leather straps that do not slip. I slid the foam covers down to try out the straps. Love them.
MZ deeper.
I forgot to take a pic of all the pockets on the Tumi - will do tomorrow. It has a big front zip pocket, smaller back zip pocket, and back slip pocket for phone that easily fits iphone 6. Inside has a tablet pocket that fits ipad, large zip pocket, two phone or sunglasses sized slip pockets and a tiny pen sized pocket. I was able to fit everything in it that I'd put in a Small Chelsea, just organized differently. In Sm Chelsea I need a pouch for small items but don't in the Tumi.
I like the Tumi and will try it. Love Merlot - it fulfills my dark red color craving since there are no Maroon MZs for me.
I also kept the Calais backpack - love, love it. Hubs put it away for Christmas.