https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:28:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-962035 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 23:53:06 +0000 Diana 962035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, bummer.&nbsp; I'm sorry it didn't work out.&nbsp; I agree with Una - look into nylon bags.&nbsp; Super lightweight and often waterproof to boot.&nbsp; Honestly, I have a ton of bags but I've been using the three nylon ones (red Longchamps, olive/gold MZ Wallace, and really casual black Dakine crossbody) the most lately, just because of the weight issue.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-962027 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 23:46:21 +0000 Angie 962027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up! Love the new tote, Malina. Glad you pulled the trigger. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-961957 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 21:17:38 +0000 texstyle 961957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those bagallini's Una linked are really nice for this type of thing Mo. Light, easy to care for, hold a lot...But if you want more "style" then I understand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-961954 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 21:13:51 +0000 catgirl 961954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, sorry, Mo! &nbsp;That was my worry. &nbsp;The form has to fit the function when you're looking for something useful! :)</p> <p>I would look into nylons - Rae's quilted Zella bag is adorable. &nbsp;Lightweight, flexible, water-resistant...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-961953 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 21:10:16 +0000 Mo 961953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, the tote came and is a bust. &nbsp;Cute - as a handbag. &nbsp;Not what I need. &nbsp;Pretty heavy, too, before even adding what I'd need to 'tote' around. &nbsp;<br />I might look into canvas or other lighter weight material. &nbsp;<br />Now to deal with the returns process. &nbsp;Sigh. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959725 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:30:35 +0000 rae 959725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I like the white the best of all the color choices! I think it will be determined by how the clear pocket looks IRL. I think the silver handles are great - kind of like hardware without being hardware, IYKWIM.&nbsp;</p> <p>If that one doesn't work out, I did immediately think of Sveta's Danier for you, too. And aren't they having an extra 25% off or something? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959673 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:46:18 +0000 Mo 959673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I looked at that one Anna! &nbsp;For better or worse, I just pulled the trigger on the clear pocket, silver/white one. &nbsp;I liked that it has a shoulder strap as well, so I can sling it crossbody on my bike or whatnot.&nbsp; Oh, and the expanding, collapsing feature appeals to me as well. &nbsp;Guess we will see &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959667 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:41:22 +0000 annagybe 959667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More expensive, but it's a Stella McCartney knock off<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lorisshoes.com/inzi-chain-border-tote.html?source=shopstyle">http://www.lorisshoes.com/inzi.....=shopstyle</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959666 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:40:52 +0000 Thistle 959666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the silver and white! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959664 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:37:32 +0000 bj1111 959664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok...sounds like you need a bag that acceptably goes with the gear, but transitions into a nongear tote.</p> <p>I like sveta's bag or something similar which reads more bi-useful.</p> <p>I love that white and silver tote, but it reads too formal for gear with the shape.</p> <p>Eta...some of the baggalinis are cute. The hobo one looks like to doubles as a cross body bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959662 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:37:24 +0000 chewyspaghetti 959662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw some cute ones at Target the other day- one had sequins! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959661 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:37:21 +0000 catgirl 959661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this!&nbsp; The urban backpack so you can bike:</p> <p><a href="http://www.baggallini.com/product/Urban-Backpack/Baggallini-Crossbody-Bags" rel="nofollow">http://www.baggallini.com/prod.....sbody-Bags</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959659 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:35:25 +0000 catgirl 959659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, so check these too:</p> <p><a href="http://www.baggallini.com/category/Baggallini-Totes?perPage=all" rel="nofollow">http://www.baggallini.com/cate.....erPage=all</a></p> <p>You can find them on e-bay.&nbsp; Cute, durable and can cross over from gear to fashion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959657 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:34:28 +0000 lyn* 959657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the silver and white - I was slightly horrified at burgundy and orange (like Anna). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959656 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:32 +0000 Mo 959656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL. &nbsp;Yes, if I bike or whatever to a place in gearish stuff, and then do a quick change in the restroom, I will be left carrying said tote with my gear in it, no? &nbsp;<br />Maybe&nbsp;<i>I</i> am confused. &nbsp;Afterall, I'm 43 and never thought about a tote before ha ha ha ha! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959655 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:31:26 +0000 catgirl 959655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wait, was the dilemma about the bag or the clothes?&nbsp; What's the goal of the tote?&nbsp; To carry your stuff or to double as a handbag?&nbsp; Remind me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959653 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:28:20 +0000 Mo 959653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I wonder if that then puts me right back in gear mode -&nbsp;with my gear bag in my nice dress and shoes, you know? &nbsp;Hmm. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959650 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:24:17 +0000 catgirl 959650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, honestly if you are going to be using it for gear changes, I would get something that can get withstand dirt and is waterproof.&nbsp; I have one from Timbuk2, but here is another contender, just to give you an idea:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/zella-gathered-tote/3342135?origin=related-3342135-0-1-1-2-Rich%20Relevence&amp;PageCategoryId=PP" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ze.....h%20Releve</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959643 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:09:28 +0000 Deborah 959643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I support your decision to replace your enviro bag with a stylish tote.&nbsp; Those recyclable bags are excelelnt for certain things but you are making a good decision here:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959642 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:08:19 +0000 amiable 959642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it lots!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959640 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:04:31 +0000 Mo 959640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, here is the sad reality that it would replace . . . the difference being that I would&nbsp;<i>never</i> 'wear' this anywhere. &nbsp;I simply bring it to and from the Pub for&nbsp;work, period. &nbsp;I want the new tote to be able to go with me places&nbsp;and not be embarrassing, or cumbersome, for that matter.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959638 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:03 +0000 Diana 959638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959637 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:59:38 +0000 Deborah 959637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, the silver and white is just stunning.&nbsp; Thanks for bringing this to my attention... they ship to Aus lol.&nbsp; I thinkt he silver and white would work really well for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959636 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:55:57 +0000 Sveta 959636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I can hear you on tote need: it was also my latest realization.<br />I think this one is cool - which color are you thinking of?<br />I just got a silver tote with mirrored pebble finish and I LOVE it. I was afraid it would be too over the top but it is not. It was making me happy just from looking at it at work... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959635 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:54:36 +0000 annagybe 959635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not entirely sold on the clear pocket. The rest of it I like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959634 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:53:20 +0000 bj1111 959634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent choice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959633 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:52:09 +0000 Mo 959633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, silver and white! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959632 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:51:46 +0000 annagybe 959632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Which color? DO NOT like the burgundy and orange. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tote-contender#post-959629 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:48:49 +0000 Mo 959629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mind you, I am just beginning to grasp the need/use of a tote. &nbsp;Okay, I guess using the recyclable shopping bag I got at a 5K is my excuse for one, if I get down to it. &nbsp;I tell myself, "but that's just to work, with your apron and gets yucky in the bar, blah, blah, blah." &nbsp;The reality? &nbsp;I've been using it a LOT without realizing.&nbsp;<br />So, yes, I DO need a tote. &nbsp;I want it to be fun! &nbsp;I don't want it to be too 'out there' though, so I can indeed carry it with me if I'm going from active to dressier activities, etc, as discussed in today's thread&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foiled-by-lifestyle-yet-again">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-yet-again</a></p> <p>What do we think? &nbsp;I kinda like the space age-y ness of it. &nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Dasein-Metallic-Contrast-Expandable-Tote-Bag/7888507/product.html">http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....oduct.html</a> </p>