https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:44:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works/page/2#post-959153 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:00:57 +0000 T-Rex 959153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the silver one. If you get tired of it, you can send it to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works/page/2#post-958976 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:57:34 +0000 Gabrielle 958976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It takes my breath away. &nbsp;I love everything about it. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works/page/2#post-958862 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:49:56 +0000 goldenpig 958862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the silver bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works/page/2#post-958806 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:34:57 +0000 Anonymous 958806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I'll bet you love using this bag. I especially like it in the photo you added. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958778 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:01:13 +0000 Sveta 958778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gaylene, I think it will brighten my day! :-)</p> <p>Woo-hoo, I have Angie's endorsement, tags are coming off and it is coming with me to work (and gym) tomorrow!<br />Please brace yourselves because you are going to be blinded with this new acquisition in a lot of my WIW posts from now on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958775 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:56:27 +0000 Gaylene 958775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Practicality aside, how does that silver tote rate on the happiness scale? A distinctive piece like a silver metallic bag ought to make you feel good on the inside when you walk to work. One of my best purchases was a bright orange tote that makes me smile every time I use it because it reminds me of summers at the beach drinking Orange Crush soda. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958761 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:41:12 +0000 Sveta 958761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz and Claire. This bag is not cheap looking despite the mirrored finish. This really puts me off shiny things most of all - the cheap look. I think this pebble texture helps a lot, it is not really visible in the pictures....but it is a lot of bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958759 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:38:26 +0000 Anonymous 958759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If anyone could pull off a big sci-fi silver tote, if would be you Sveta. Part of it is your attitude and that you would carry it with confidence. I like the fact that the silver tote is from Danier, that way we know it's good quality leather and won't start looking cheap after a few wears. Also it will double as a traffic reflector and keep you safe while walking to and from work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958750 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:26:55 +0000 Suz 958750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your rationale, Sveta, and I personally think it works well. It could be one of those "wild horse" items that become unexpected "workhorse" items.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958746 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:22:26 +0000 Sveta 958746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the advice! You definitely helped me to realize that this black bag is not what I need so it goes back for sure.<br />For silver it is more complicated. I really like the size and style - very simple and graphic in the same time - fits my 'simple and bold' style descriptor. I like the texture - it is more interesting than a smooth metallic &nbsp;finish. It is also&nbsp;pretty lightweight leather - something I was really looking for. <br />The only thing I have doubts about is the amount of shine. It is quite shiny, not a subtle metallic. I would say the finish&nbsp;has something of a "mirror"&nbsp;&nbsp; quality to it&nbsp; - like Angie's new oxfords It is definitely not subtle but&nbsp;because the shape is so simple and unfussy I think it is not over the top.<br />I guess for this price ($80 + 20% off)&nbsp;I can afford to have it for a season or two if I get tired of it. I also think that with my tending towards minimal style this bag can play a role of&nbsp;the only jewelry I &nbsp;may need in the outfit.&nbsp;Also I think I may be OK if this would be my spring / summer bag only if it proves to be too bright for the winter.<br />&nbsp;Can you tell this bag is growing on me? I would love to hear Angie's opinion as well before I cut the tags...<br />&nbsp;Here is one more picture I took tonight without sun reflecting from the bag into the camera :-)<br />Again, thanks for helping me out, you are the best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958301 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:15:08 +0000 Mander 958301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not usually a fan of metallics but I do like the silver bag.&nbsp; Maybe because it has more plain styling than a lot of the options I have seen lately -- I don't really like bags with a lot of gathers and bows and suchlike.</p> <p>The black one I'm not so keen on.&nbsp; I like the contrast but the placement seems somehow sci-fi costume like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958295 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:09:48 +0000 rachylou 958295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second, but it reads casual. If you're looking for something more office polished, I'd vote for the last. The first I find kinda kiddie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958248 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:42:29 +0000 texstyle 958248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I were going to invest in a long term tote that I wanted to use for years, I'd have to know, without asking anyone, that I loved it. But that's just me.&nbsp; So I guess I'd say to keep looking for a while first, then make a choice. The Danier one probably won't go away soon if it's truly a classic design.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958187 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:52:59 +0000 rae 958187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, I just don't like the placement of the reptile.&nbsp;</p> <p>But the silver! I had pinned that just the other day! If it is not as shiny as the photos, I do think that a metallic bag will be used for years. I guess I'm against the grain, but it is a classic shape and metallics are always around.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958088 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:57:21 +0000 Thistle 958088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bags - such a big investment and a piece you carry with you all the time . . . </p> <p>So, I am going to vote keep looking.&nbsp; I like the Danier bag, but I don't feel it has longevity. Year round appeal, yes. I also worry how the silver will hold up to lots of regular wear and am concerned it will look worn too fast.</p> <p>I am not a fan of the Winners bag. Something about the pattern placement, which is odd as I love color blocked bags and I like patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958086 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:49:55 +0000 Anonymous 958086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, bags are so personal. Out of the two of them, I like #1 better but I don't think either one is it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958051 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:15:40 +0000 Glory 958051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are very nice - and I have been there too - planning a return and getting there only to change my mind. Especially at Winners where is seems someone is just waiting in the wings to grab your item :)<br />I think the Danier bag is lovely but agree with many of the others that it won't have the staying power you are hoping for. Also, wondering if it is heavy unloaded, or perhaps that doesn't factor in?<br />The black bag is nice but I would recommend a return and hold out for something that suits your style and function needs a bit more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958043 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:09:45 +0000 Lisa 958043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the&nbsp;silver bag out of these two, I think it will be more versatile.&nbsp; Metallics always work well for warmer months.&nbsp; If you are looking to build a bag wardrobe this works for me.&nbsp; </p> <p>If you want just one more bag though I'd hold off on this and get something slightly more classic.&nbsp; Since the first bag you have is a print, I would make the second bag a solid.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-958022 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:52:27 +0000 Transcona Shannon 958022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's something about the pattern placement of the Winner's tote that just doesn't thrill me Sveta.</p> <p>But I love the silver Danier tote (I think I have a serious Danier addiction!). I think it will look brilliant with your summer wardrobe of white, cream, yellow and blue. I guess it all depends on whether or not you think you will be sick of silver quickly. I think it's gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-957889 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:46:52 +0000 Lantana 957889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the silver one is cute but not chic and might date quickly. I think the black and snakeskin is a good choice. It is not overwhelmingly black. It has interesting features that would lend it to pattern mixing, with colour blocked items, for example, or with a black and white floral. I think it would be versatile and cross seasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-957837 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:18:29 +0000 Caro in Oz 957837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the silver one &amp; think that metallic works well all year round.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-957835 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:14:26 +0000 Nicola 957835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote silver too. I like its unfussiness and it's texture. I agree about longevity, only because it's not a blend into the background bag. But the style is classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-957834 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:09:43 +0000 Beth Ann 957834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the looks of the Silver, Sveta.&nbsp; I'm on the search for a bag that also allows me to carry it across my body.&nbsp; My back and shoulders are still pain free, but I want to keep it that way!&nbsp; I'm finding a lot of heavy leather bags, which are also quite expensive, and a lot of "cute" bags.&nbsp; I'll PM you if I see anything Sveta-like! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-957828 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:57:39 +0000 Adelfa 957828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speaking of who can and can't carry a big tote, today I saw a homeless man carrying a super huge green tote! (Sort of an alternative to a shopping cart or stroller.)&nbsp;It was like the totes that the contestants carry&nbsp;on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders reality show (but I know no YLF person watches this). Of course they need it for electric curlers, curling irons, straighteners, blow dryers, straighteners, hair spray, brushes,&nbsp;makeup bags, outfit changes. &nbsp;But I always wonder where they buy those huge totes because I've never seen them for sale. And I wonder where my homeless guy got his. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-957776 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:02:19 +0000 sarah 957776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly what Deborah said. If you're going to use it for years, I would be sure to get something you love. It doesn't sound like you love the black one (although it's perfectly nice) and the silver one may not be so versatile, even though it's a great bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-957775 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:00:05 +0000 Suz 957775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the silver! I am not sure you would be using it for years as is....but you could always dye it if needed.&nbsp;</p> <p>And may I just say that I am exceedingly jealous of your ability to carry a tote so well? With my small self a tote so quickly becomes overpowering. Yet this is exactly the kind of bag I most prefer. I like a bag that lets me carry my life around with it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-957772 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:58:26 +0000 Deborah 957772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both of them.&nbsp; My concern for the silver one is that it may not be a bag you will have a long term relationship with:(&nbsp; The black one with the reptile trim looks more like what would work with your work wardrobe.&nbsp; But to be completely honest I am not sure either of these is <b>your </b>bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-957700 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:24:13 +0000 Anonymous 957700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the silver one. There is something in the placement of the reptile on the second one that looks jarring or dated to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-957697 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:19:32 +0000 bj1111 957697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg silver bag...surprisingly versatile. </p> <p>The one with reptile details looks pleather-ish to my eye...not as fab as you deserve. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-of-these-totes-works#post-957696 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:19:25 +0000 Adelfa 957696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Lyn that&nbsp;the Danier bag is probably not&nbsp;something you'll want to wear for years. Something about the black bag seems not only unseasonable but un-Sveta-like.</p> <p>I think both are acceptable but neither is fab.</p> <p>I like how you're analyzing your bag needs. I just started going to the gym again and have turned into a bag lady. </p>