Toting it around (part duex)

The next level above the Herve is the Longchamp tote. This bag has become super popular around college campuses and is excellent quality (i wore the same black one for 3.5 years before one strap broke).

however, this is not a particularly unique bag to buy.
but an interesting color choice (the new bags have a giant stripe of color through the middle) can make this purchase worth your while.
This folding bag will put you back $132




To still have the quality of longchamp without wearing the same
bag as every other girl with access to a credit card,
i recommend the longchamp messenger bag (right)
the messenger is $182.






My personal fave from the longchamp collection
is the hobo (which i rock). its spacious and hasn't
become the next big thing that every college
gal has to buy....yet!
this will set you back a cool $182

(all the longchamp is from www.magnums.net)







Another cute nylon tote is this number from
un apres midi de chien. from flipflop.stores.yahoo.net
this bag is $132 but the company website set the price
at $158 but with more color choices.










I know, I know...these aren't insignificant sums of money. But think of it in terms of investment. You can seriously wear a quality tote for 3+ years, even more if you aren't carrying around heavy textbooks. It's much better to spend this amount instead of 30-40 bucks every 6 months to replace a less quality bag.
And these prices are much better than if you bought full leather totes for class.



When you're in the mood for something more trendy and easy to just throw stuff into for class or the beach in spring, try a canvas tote!
Some fun totes include:

This rolling stones tote from www.target.com is only $15!
And its big enough for a notebook or 2 and pencil.
The danger with band tees/bags are that you often look like
a poser, but I think this bag is acceptable. Target has other
fun totes featuring Blondie, The Beatles and The Doors.

Another unique bag is from fredflare.com which has SUCH adorable
and kitschy accessories (check it out people!!). It's called the pixelated
love duffle and is big enough for a small notebook or book and can be taken to light class days.






Moral of the story: get a new bag. Just get rid of the jansport you've sported since high school and give it to goodwill. it'll make you look AND feel good :)

take it easy folks,

SB