summer tote/work bag

[vernacular_life]

I'm looking for a new summer work bag -- something slightly girly that could double as a big purse for airplane travel. (i.e. no black leather briefcase or messenger bag) Labels should be avoided if at all possible, as are bags that are heavy before I put anything in them. I don't carry a laptop around, but do usually throw my lunch and a fresh shirt for the gym in there, so it can't be TOO tiny....I have a great fall/winter bag but its red, and I don't like red in the summer.....SO I'm browsing. (and open for suggestions!!)



None of the Coach stuff is blowing me away this season....I don't like the ribbon strap totes at ALL. Also, not crazy about spending $400 on one.....

this one's not bad, but I'm worried about how heavy it might be. I'm leaning towards the teal, but am wooed by the orange...




This one is a bit more streamlined, but there's something a bit off about it to me...maybe that the top doesn't close?



this is more the style I'm looking for, but really didn't want to pay that much..

Comments

[vinegarandhoney.livejournal.com]

my stock answer, check Wal-mart...they have some really nice bags right now, and a big selection to choose from. I was not in the market for a bag when I bought my new purse, but they had them, and really good prices.

[vinegarandhoney.livejournal.com]

forgot...
Payless always seems to have nice fashionable bags and purses, and in the summer they have a big selection bags.

[harri-cady.livejournal.com]

I like the third best, but I guess just cause of the color :)

[eleanor-ramilly.livejournal.com]

The Nine West website is worth looking at for work bags. www.ninewest.com