https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 21:22:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-269266 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:56:42 +0000 medusa 269266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just was going to order the Elliott Lucca bag in graphite and it's sold out! Argh. I wonder if it might still be available in a store somewhere... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268747 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:04:55 +0000 cciele 268747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome, Medusa! Can't wait to see the pics I hope you enjoy the bag as much as I do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268646 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:08:17 +0000 medusa 268646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, no problem about taking over the thread. Go for it! I'm happy to find someone with the same dilemma.</p> <p>Marley, thanks for the bag advice. I love getting an expert opinion!</p> <p>Cathie, I just went for your Origami, the price on Bonanza was quite good. Thanks for the advice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268630 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 20:32:08 +0000 cciele 268630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Origami bag is my go-to fall/winter bag! So I use it a lot Very handy to have the backpack feature. And it holds a lot of stuff and has great pockets. The leather is buttery soft; I'm bummed I wasn't able to get the eucalpytus one (also, heh) because a friend of mine has it and the leather is the softest I've ever felt -- like a lamb's ear is how she describes it.</p> <p>I like the EL bag too -- I would go for the metallic. It would go with a lot of stuff! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268623 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 20:19:07 +0000 Marley 268623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel - I think you and Medusa and I are going to be purse "triplets" - I just put that metallic E.L bag in my shopping cart - a Christmas present from my cats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268607 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:47:07 +0000 Isabel 268607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marley, I am not Medusa and I totally took over her thread ( a little too much sharing ), but i want to thank you. I decided to get the graphite because of your recommendation !</p> <p>Medusa, you and I could be purse twins as well as tunic triplets ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268598 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:34:25 +0000 Marley 268598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Depending on the colors that you usually wear, I would think the metallic would work well for everyday. Because it has that Elliot Luca "stamp" closure in kind of a brown color it is not so super dressy looking that you couldn't wear it for everyday. I usually wear blacks, grays, navys or dark blues, dark purples, etc. (basically "cool" colors and this would be a perfect neutral bag for my wardrobe!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268580 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:14:37 +0000 Isabel 268580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG ! Thank you for pointing this out !!! I am going to buy the black, I was about to place the order on Zappos and it is over $200 there !....I really need a backpack of sorts for when I am wheeling my mom around in her wheel chair. Between her bag and my bag and her cane, it is a comical scene !!!! Not to mention if we need to bring along a foldable walker. ( a crossbody just doesn't work at that point !</p> <p>Medusa, with what you wear and since you don't have a black bag, I think, I would go with the black textured bag. But it really depends on how dark the graphite is. Order both and then return one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268503 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 11:28:51 +0000 medusa 268503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marley, that's so cool! I'm glad that it looks good in person. Do you think the metallic would work well for an everyday bag, or would black be better?<br /> Edited to add - just realized it's on sale at Nordstrom:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3129507?origin=category&#038;resultback=539#reviewAnchor" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/31.....viewAnchor</a></p> <p>Also - I just found Cathie's bag for sale on Bonanza. I may have to get it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268469 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:20:27 +0000 Marley 268469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just saw the Elliott Lucca bag IN PERSON tonight when I was at Nordies! In fact, I almost bought it. I really loved it. It is much prettier in person - the pleating is very unique and the color is kind of pewter - something that could be worn with any metallic! I would highly recommend it - in fact, I'm thinking about going back tomorrow and getting it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268401 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:37:25 +0000 medusa 268401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, seems like there are some positive reactions to the Elliott Lucca bag (the silver one). I've added a photo to the post in the hope of getting some more reactions to it.</p> <p>Cathie, thank you! That is EXACTLY the kind of thing I'm looking for. That is a gorgeous bag. Do you use it often? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268293 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:23:42 +0000 cciele 268293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is not helpful because it's sold out, but I have the Hayden Harnett origami bag and it can be carried as a backpack. Check out the video on this page:<br /> <a href="http://haydenharnett.com/index.cgi?action=detail&#038;style=ZEUSORBABLB&#038;back=http%3A%2F%2Fhaydenharnett.com%2Findex.cgi%3Faction%3Dsale_handbags" rel="nofollow">http://haydenharnett.com/index.....e_handbags</a></p> <p>If you like the bag, you might be able to find it on eBay or Bonanzle. It's one of my favorite handbags, ever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268229 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:05:49 +0000 Mellllls 268229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the second one. When I was abroad this fall, I saw a lot of these, but not in the US. Maybe the European members will have some suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268228 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:05:12 +0000 Late Bloomer 268228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think the silver one is blah, the woven look and color make it look unique. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268223 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:02:40 +0000 Mo 268223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had 2 over the years - one I still have and use all the time on trips. I don't know if they're just called convertible or what. I like 'em, too!<br /> I like the second silver one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-bag-that-can-be-carried-as-backpack#post-268221 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:53:25 +0000 medusa 268221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd like to find a nice handbag/satchel that can be turned into a backpack if necessary. So far I know of two examples:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/matt-nat-pharoah" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/matt-nat-pharoah</a><br /> This is the one that I got and loved, but had the problem with flaking coating.</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/elliott-lucca-handbags-teba-flap-tote-backpack-graphite" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/elliott-.....k-graphite</a><br /> What do you think of this one? It seems a bit blah, although the pleated silver is kind of cool. </p> <p>Is there a name for this type of bag? Have you seen any others that are like this?</p> <p>Edited to add a photo of the Elliott Lucca Teba Flap Tote/Backpack (the second one) </p>