A “carryall” by definition is a large bag; a holdall; (dated) A light, covered carriage drawn by a single horse; Any of several types of automobile; a capacious bag or basket.
I don’t know about you but there are days when I wish a single horse was pulling my carryall! Last Summer I had to visit the chiropractor every day for six weeks. Upon my arrival every day he weighed not me but my bag!
The question of “the perfect work bag” has been floating around BlogLand & TwitterWorld for a few months now and since every girl needs (or wants; or must-have) the perfect carryall whether it be used as a city bag, work bag, diaper bag or just a ginormous handbag, I thought it was time for me to do a post on my findings. Let me back up for a second, I’ve been on the search since January of this year for the perfect carryall so this post has been in the works for quite a while. All bags are between 15″ – 21″ wide.
THE ULTIMATE CARRYALL
Totally Monogrammed GM by Louis Vuitton. $1100 at eluxury.com.
If you like luxury and have a extra grand in your wallet then run right out…
It’s ‘totally’ worth the investment.
Tory Burch Audrie Tote for $650 at Bloomingdales
I loved the canvas & leather Audrie Tote for Spring/Summer but the all leather makes for a terrific seasonless bag for any use! If you’re still interested in getting the canvas/leather tote, the green & khaki is on sale online at bloomingdales.com.
Monogram Twin (aka Puttin’ on the GRITS), have you ordered yours yet??
Isabella Fiore on sale for $507.50 at Bloomingdales
Not quite my style but for the right person this could be just the right fit.
Foley + Corinna Layla Tote for $565 at Bloomingdales
If you’re an XL bag kinda gal… The Layla Tote was made for Y.O.U.
Mercer (insert diaper if you wish) Bag by Nest on sale for $365 at BlissLiving.com
The lovely Misc Mer introduced me to this fabulous bag & you can also find it in my aStore.
Yes, it is a diaper bag by make but there isn’t anything about this bag that would prevent a non-mommy (like ME) from using it & looking très chic in the office place!
Last but not least… The Coco Shopper by JPK 75 Paris Handbags.
It’s priced at $265 online but can be ordered through one of my favorite little boutiques in Chicago for $10 or so less than any of the websites. The bag is bigger than some of the others measuring at 21″ long but in person it doesn’t look that big. Giving you the space without making you look like you’re carrying a weekender around!
If you are interested in ordering this bag or for more details email me using the Contact Form above.
HAPPY TOTING!!
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What a great post, Nina!! You have done all the work for everyone!! xoxo {When I taught high school, many of my students lugged around backpacks so heavy that they literally walked bent over!! I worry about their back problems later on}. xoxo
I can’t say enough about the Mercer bag. I have had it for 6 months or so and still get compliments on it every time I carry it. It’s got a fabulous turquoise inside that zips out making it super easy to clean out! NO ONE believes me when I tell them it’s “technically” a diaper bag. xoxo
Ahhhhhhh my dream is to have a Tori Burch tote for work… Very nice selection Nina! Thanks for posting