suz, that sounds like good thinking. If the tote works for your train trip bag situation and you have fun using it and are good to go every month with a place for everything and everything in its place, that can a worthy problem-solver bag. If you really would like more versatility and overlap trips and daily toting, maybe less so.

Suz is there any way at all you can get ahold of the taupe/green version of the EL bag? Do you otherwise like the shape/size? Because I really, really do think that color will work for you.

Thanks, Sylvie. I could order it, yes...but I'm not convinced I like it enough to do so. I think I'm better off waiting.

Suz, I have the EL bag in this exact color but just a smaller version, and I LOVE it for me. I'm just not sure if its the right color for you. I really like the black bag, but it seems so large for you. If this is a practical size for you then I say "yes" to the bag. If there is a doubt I think you should wait for the right size and color. You are so clearly on the right track and in tune to what your style and fashion goals are, you will do the right thing.