I have a major weakness for inexpensive, yet seriously adorable cotton tote bags. I think that a good quality leather (or leatherish) everyday bag has a place in most women's wardrobes but I tend to use my cotton totes more often. And interestingly, I've gotten more compliments on an extremely simple $5 tote with a bright polka dot print than any of my more expensive bags.
I spotted this floral graphic tote from Old Navy and had to have it immediately. I love the print, especially because it's just creeping up from the bottom and doesn't cover the entire bag. It's a little unexpected. The bag is 18 inches wide so it'd make a good shopping companion and at $12.50, it's a fun little splurge. It also comes in gray and red.
This squirrel lovers tote bag from Torrid isn't exactly a mature choice in handbags. It's actually really silly. But you know what? It's hanging in my closet right this second. I laugh a little every time I look at it and if something brings a smile to my face, even if it is a little dorky, what's so bad about that? Look at the crazy bunnies!
I don't think that clothes and accessories have to be all business, all the time. I work from home and I dress casually 95% of the time so I don't really need anything that's office appropriate. If you do have to dress up every day, why not have a little fun with your weekend bag?
I love my cotten tote that I got from Old Navy this summer and I use it every day. And I don't know if it's just me, but I can never get your links to work...
Posted by: meco | October 31, 2007 at 03:34 PM
cotten = cotton....dur.
Posted by: meco | October 31, 2007 at 03:35 PM
Oooh, the floral tote from Old Navy is nice. I carry about ten knitting projects around with me everywhere and right now they're just crammed into an ugly nylon messenger bag.
Posted by: Godless Heathen | October 31, 2007 at 05:42 PM
Count me in as a fan of the cotton tote! I really like carrying around a simple bag with a great graphic or unexpected color.
I bought that very one from Old Navy in black and I adore it: it's just the right size to carry my daily haul for work and "light" school days (when I just need to bring a notebook) and the design is lovely.
I've also bought some beautiful (but pricier) totes from Lotta Jansdotter that I love, and my favorite bag to hold my sketchpads is a super inexpensive, light blue, cotton tote from Target with a kick ass silver bird and fleur-de-lis design. Come to think of it, I may own only one non-tote handbag....
Posted by: anna | November 01, 2007 at 12:27 AM
the cotton totes from old navy are great, BUT i find that it barely fits on my big fat arm. ergh. i'm on the hunt for a cute/stylish/affordable messenger/crossbody bag -- any recs?
Posted by: heather | November 01, 2007 at 09:01 PM