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So a little while ago I was introduced to the good folks at Ellington Handbags — and not only did they send me a bag for review, but they’ve also offered to give one to Corporette’s U.S. readers as well! I truly do love my Eva Tote. First, it’s very rocker chic — love the zipper detailing, grommets, the big rings at the handles, and the seaming. The leather is really supple and soft, and it’s designed quite intelligently — for example, their tech pockets are inside another big pocket, which I think will be super helpful for those times where you just want to jam everything into your bag, and then can’t find it later. (Am I the only one?) There’s an interior keyfob and a light-colored lining, as well as a detachable canvas cross-body strap. Gorgeous.
For the giveaway, if you win you can choose either the Eva (my tote — retails for $229, available in black, gray, cognac, or navy) — or you can choose the slightly more casual nylon twill Mia Folding Tote (retail $169, available in olive and black). In order to win, please leave a comment below (with your email address filled out in the field)– which bag would you choose, and why?
The Rules: Comment on this post (including your email address in the “email address field”), telling us whether you’d choose the Eva or the Mia, and why The winner will be announced on Tuesday, May 22. You must include your email in the email address field so you can be contacted by Kat in the event you win the giveaway. Your information will be held in confidence by Corporette pursuant to The Corporette Privacy Policy, and you will only be contacted by Kat in the event you win the giveaway. Please note that this contest is only open to residents of the United States.
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River Song
Eva. Bring on the rock.
Monica
Love the Eva in Cognac or Navy — would go perfectly with a bunch of work dresses I have! Been searching high and low for a perfect (but not outrageously expensive) Cognac bag. This just might be it!
Amelia Pond
I love the Eva. It is big enough to shove everything you need for the day in it without the slightly diaper bag feel you get with some totes!
Anna
I would choose the Eva tote in cognac. I take the bus to work and it looks like it would hold everything :) Also it is a can be a crossbody bag and that is so important for the time I spend waiting for the bus. With my current bag my back always hurts if I have to wait long for the bus.
Lisa
I heart Ellington bags – need to update my grey leather Bella and would LOVE a tan Eva tote.
Aimee
I like the Eva because it has a very pulled together look on its own. As to color, I’d have a hard time deciding between the grey and the black.
Business, Not Law
Ooooo….love the Eva! I love the detailing on the bag and the addition of the longer strap makes it a stylish yet practical commuter bag. All of the colors are great too!
Yuu
While the quality of the leather of the Eva is appealing, there is something about the Olive Mia Folding Tote that I cannot stop looking at! It’s cool twill seems perfect to pair with summer or fall work wear, but it would equally complement a pair of jeans and dressy tee. I like that it is smart, functional, and versatile.
Lauren
Love the Eva in black because it looks like a bag I can hide my ipad in. I use my ipad as a “large print” iphone since I’m stuck to blackberry because of work.
Emilie too
I would choose the Eva in black – it looks nice, and my current black bag has seen better days!
adrienne
i love the eva tote. the rocker look for a handbag is what my closet is missing. it’s great to dress up a casual weekend outfit or add a little something to the weekday wardrobe.
Ali
I’d definitely pick the Mia. Sleek but casual — and I LOVE the color!
Emily C
I love the Eva. It’s such a great design and the fact that it has an intelligent design with great inside pockets could help me more easily find things.
Kristen
I love the Eva bag! The rocker chic feel totally fits in with the theme of my roller derby team!
Texas Attorney
I would pick the Mia in Olive. I find leather totes to be too heavy. And I do not have an olive colored bag.
Anita
Eva! It’s more expensive. ;)
FormerPhotog
I love, love, love the Eva – I have been looking for the perfect travel bag for work and that is it – fits my punk-rock aesthetic, but still looks slick – and the added bonus of a cross body strap makes it super useful – that’s why I retired my other tote – it gets painful to carry once it’s loaded up.
Ashley C
Love the Mia Folding Tote in olive. Now that it is summer and the busy season is over, I could use something a little more summer casual. Thanks for the giveaway!
lanon
I’m liking the Eva – just a little bit of edge to make it stand out, but not enough stuff hanging off of it to get in the way. And pockets! I love pockets. And soft supple leather. I like it in the gray for summer, but the color would also work well year round.
Heatheresq
Eva in cognac definitely! Such a versatile bag!
Vanessa Klisch
I love the sassy look of the Eva, but I have to say I want the Mia. I have searched for a fashionable bag with the versatility of a crossbody strap for months, and this is the first one I’ve seen with style! And the folding option? LOVE!
momentsofabsurdity
Would absolutely go with the Eva! Perfect combination of rebel rocker (grommets, black!) and not-too-out-there!
Rachel
I’d love the Eva in gray. It looks large enough and beautiful to carry!
Bonnie
I would choose the Mia. It’s large enough to fit a couple files but folds nicely for when you’re not carrying as much. It converts perfectly from business to casual wear.
Maru
Though all the colors are lovely, the Eva in navy is my favorite. The dark blue is conservative enough to go anywhere, but it’s somehow less serious than New Yorkers’ standard black. The Eva strikes me as the little black dress of handbags: I picture it transitioning easily from the office (paired with my favorite deep purple flats and a camel sheath dress) to brunch on the weekends with gladiator sandals and oversize sunglasses.
Amanda
I choose the Mia because I’m dying for a lighter weight, more casual tote for summer.
MCA
I love the Mia- so cute!
Melissa
I would definitely go for the Eva in navy/blue- it’s the perfect shade and would be great for work!
Laura
I love the Eva bag, in black. I am about to start my career and would love to have a bag that looks put-together, professional, and yet still awesome. The pockets and features would help keep me organized, too, which is something I desperately need! I am tired of being that girl fishing around in her bag for keys/phone/whatever.
Sara C.
Love the eva. Probably in cognac, but I’m a sucker for color and could realistically use a new black bag, so maybe I’d stick with the basics. Awesome giveaway!
LR
I love the Eva in the gray and navy – I’m trying to branch out from my boring brown and black bags and either would be perfect.
owow
I would pick the Eva because I love the navy color and nickel-toned hardware!
Sonja
I would choose the Mia – super cute for summer!!
locomotive
definitely the mia. looks sophisticated but also looks nice and roomy and can be used for work, the gym, going out..aka everything!
Professor Chic
The Eva in navy. It would be a fantastic conference bag for me. It is polished, but the edgy detailing means it is not too corporate for my area of the humanities.
Lindsay
I love the versatility of the Mia tote – it’s perfect for all my work stuff but can be folded over into a more compact weekend version!
Jill
I would choose the Eva in either gray or black. I love that the hardware is brushed nickel-tone and it would be a great bag for work and everyday use.
Elle
I’d choose the Mia tote because it fits in more with my classic office wardrobe.
FP Angie
I’m loving the Eva, because even though I’m a working professional/suburban mom of two toddlers by day, I can still rock out with the best of them by night!
Lurker
I like the Mia folding tote in Olive. It looks like the perfect bag to take to the office on Monday with your items for the week, then fold up and carry home to repeat the following week.