Which Tote? Epi NF, Mon mono NF or Lockme Cabas Vanille/Noir

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#1
I want to splurge on a tote and I am considering the three mentioned above. This is going to be an everyday workhorse, carrying a Sarah wallet, a planner, a cosmetic pouch, an iPad, phone eyeglass case and keys. Most days there will be extra space but I want to have the room to throw more stuff in as needed. The mon mono would be new and the other two would be pre-loved. The mon mono is a bit more money but the other two are close enough in cost, that I am removing price from the equation.
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Epi Indigo NF
Pros
~Super discrete/low profile
~Long wearing epi leather
~Pochette
~It would work year-round in the climate where I live
Cons
~I would love an interior pocket in addition to the pochette

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Mon monogram NF MM
Pros
~Personally created for me, in the colors I choose
~Interior pocket
~Pochette
Cons
~Might be a tad dark for the summer climate where I reside.
~They are ubiquitous where I live.

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Lockme Cabas Vanille/Noir
Pros
~Low profile
~Multiple interior pockets
~Unique design
~It would work year-round in the climate where I live
~With the closure, it is a tad more secure than the NF
Cons
~Can't think of any

I would love to hear from others that have experience with any of these bags and get their input. TIA!
 
#2
I have the noir Epi Neverfull with the hot pink lining. One of my favorite bags.... especially for work!
What I love:
Rain, snow, accidental coffee spills....everything rolls off the bag.
Has very small LV which blends into the bag so it is classy and understated.
Keeps its shape.
Holds everything and then some more.
Not something everyone has.

I have no negative remarks.
I will say I originally wanted an inside pocket too. After putting my pieces inside, I really had no need for that pocket. I sometimes too the matching Felicie in depending what I use the bag for.

I love the mon mono as well. The Neverfull does tend to fall into itself so you need a bag organizer to keep the structure.

Is the Vanilla color something that would get color transfer easily??
 
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I vote for the Epi Neverfull. I believe it would work best for the daily activities you described.
The vachetta handles on the mon mono Neverfull are high maintenance. And the Lockme Cabas could look messy after daily use or get color transfer as the poster mentioned above.
 
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