I have a confession - I used to hate tote bags. This amazes me since I've been a handbag fanatic for as long as I can remember, but the practicality and simple styling was apparently lost on me. Either that, or the tote bags of my youth just weren't quite as cool as the ones that can be found today. Whatever the case, I'm now hooked, and after checking out these top picks, you'll understand why.
This beautiful tote from Nine West is fairly square at 14". It features a 10" shoulder drop with a partial chain. But the gold for me, aside from its roominess, is the rich wine color aptly named "Mystic Bordeaux."
If it's a designer tote bag you're after, then check out this luscious leather tote from Michael by Michael Kors. Available in black or vanilla, this roomy bag features lots of hardware studs, dual handles,
and a detachable shoulder strap. This polished leather bag offers a great casual look, and a timeless design.
My Harvey's seatbelt tote is one of my favorite bags. It's very sturdy, looks great, and it gets compliments every time I carry it -- which is a lot. If you've already seen them, you know how cool they are, but if you haven't, you should definitely check them out. They're also versatile and available in loads of shapes, sizes, and color combinations.
My mind can hardly conjure up a more ideal tote than these colorful leather bags from Latico. Made in India, and large enough to carry nearly anything you'd
want to carry with you, these bags feature 9" drop shoulder straps, and come in so many cool colors that choosing a favorite would be nearly impossible. At 15.5" x 18" this bag might be too big for some of you, but that's not a problem, since the 'Bettina' comes in other sizes as well.
This TokyoBay tote has a crushed paper effect, hence the name. Measuring 13" x 16", it sports a magnetic closure, re-enforced handles, and of course, trendiness that surely does justice to Tokyo pop fashion.
