Stop Pretending Your Grocery Bag Is A Tote, Try One Of These Carry-Alls Instead

Finding a carry-all bag that is comfortable to hold and fits all your daily necessities is no easy task; but that doesn’t mean you should give up and use a paper grocery bag instead.  There are some sturdy and stylish totes out there that also won’t break the bank.  Here are some of the best we’ve found online right now.

Drawstring

Drawstring bags are making a come back for spring and expand in size for all you purse pack-rats.  Cole Haan‘s ($378) metallic leather tote has long enough straps to wear over your shoulder or to hold like a top handle tote.

Preppy

The Tory Burch logo has gained moment over the past few years on coveted shoes and totes alike.  We’ve been eyeing her latest collection and its take on animal prints, like Tory’s snakeskin version ($250), which also comes in metallic or other bright colors.  Check out what happened when we recently ran into Tory Burch on the street.

Brand Obsessed

There’s no shame in wanting a designer logo bag, but spending a fortune on one can totally make you feel shamed.  We hunted down this large Burberry tote ($250) with the famous Burberry print at a more accessible price.

Outside Pockets

There’s nothing more annoying than missing an important call while searching for your cell in the depths of a massive bag.  Have easy access to all your essentials with this bag by Foley & Corinna ($395) with three zippered outside pockets, a clever twist on their trademark tote.

Simple & Classic

A Longchamp bag ($125) will never go out of style.  If you’re not looking to make a big fashion statement toting your belongings to and from work, try Longchamp’s collapsible bag that comes in sizes big enough to hold a laptop and then some.

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