Giveaway: Win an Ellington Handbag!
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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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I dig the Eva because it goes from daytime to night out so easily!
Love the Eva…especially in cognac!
Love, love, love the Eva in cognac or navy. I have a conservative office, and this bag is classy with an edge. Also, I’m always dragging paperwork to and from, so the size of this bag is perfect!
I love that Mia bag in cognac – tough and big without being one of those giant hobo bags – much sleeker look. I also love the idea of pockets with “sub-pockets” – this bag would definitely not be confused with a diaper bag ever, though it might carry a few fruit snacks or ballet slippers!
I love the look of the Eva tote in black and am a huge fan of Ellington bags as I have 3 of them already! Professional with an edge!
I would choose the nylon tote b/c I could use it more. I also would never need such a large rocker bag.
The Eva in Gray. Looks to be the perfect size for work files and the pockets sound great.
Eva in Grey – professional and versatile enough to go with everything.
I love the Mia! It’s the perfect size for day to day stuff plus carrying the essentials while traveling!
I like the Mia, it looks really versatile.
Though both bags are fantastic, I would choose the Mia in Olive. It looks like a perfect bag to transition from work-week to weekend. It would allow me to bring my laptop to work during the week but would be the perfect brunch bag for weekends!
The Eva in navy because it is completely unlike anything I already own.
I’d go with the Mia. I travel a lot and a great, foldable tote is just the ticket for me.
I would choose the Eva and I think it would be a much more stylish way to haul around my diabetic supplies.
Definitely the Eva – gotta love a big black rockin’ bag!
I like the Eva – particularly the navy or gray.
Ohhhh. I love the Eva tote. I’d use it both casually and for work. I love having a big purse on the weekends to fit all of my kids stuff so i dont have to carry a diaper bag, and this one seems perfect for that. But it also seems big enough to carry folders for work and has just enough to make it extra fashionable, yet still work appropriate. I’d probably even bring it into court with me.
I love the Eva! I’d definitely choose that one, because it would add some much-needed edge to my work style.
Color-wise it’s difficult to decide among the black, the cognac and the gray. They’re all beautiful. Conclusion: I’d pick the gray, to mix it up. Sometimes it seems as though everything I own for work is black . . . .
I’d choose the Eva because my wardrobe consists primarily of black/grey tones, and this gorgeous bag would match everything!
I love the eva! I like all the colors, but have to choose the gray. I am a little gray-obsessed lately!
I am in love with the Eva tote! It looks very professional but isn’t boring! I would probably choose it in gray, because it’s unlike any other bag I own.
I’d love the Eva in cognac, because I recently started my first non-internship, full-time, working gal in the big city job, and I’m desperately in need a laptop sized leather bag that won’t er… rip. I’m also trying to incorporate a little more edginess into my largely preppy wardrobe, inspired by my beau’s love of combat boots and black canvas jackets with lots of zippers, and I think the cognac would ease me into that without a complete shock to my system.
Eva in grey would be perfect for work to after-work events.
I love them both, but if I had to choose one—I’d go with the Eva. I’d get more use out of it.
The Eva! Love the leather, the hardware, and the angled pockets… And I can imagine that each of those colors would be incredibly useful. I’ve been hunting for the perfect tote, and this one goes on the list!
I would definitely go with the Mia! I love the messenger style, and the external pockets. I travel a lot for work, especially to rural areas in developing countries, and I love that the olive is understated enough to be appropriate, while simultaneously being formal enough to meet with local government and carry at our HQ.
I love the Mia because it is the perfect hipster/rocker chic bag for heading out after work without being so cool I can’t carry it to the office.
I’d choose the Mia because I have a kid on the way, nylon = better :)
The Eva Tote is beautiful! Great tote/briefcase during the day, and carryall with style at night.
The Eva! I like that it comes in navy, and it’s large enough for a laptop.
Love the Mia – wish I had one for my upcoming work trip to China! Maybe I can win one in time for the next trip.
I would choose the Eva. I need a “grown up” bag and this black leather looks like it fits the bill!
I’d choose the the Mia because I like the versatility, and it’s hard to find non-leather bags with a professional appearance.
Eva for sure–that is the chic-est looking briefcase alternative ever! And I currently, embarrassingly, stuff my laptop into my too-small leather bag and look like an idiot with it sticking out 2 inches because I refuse almost every briefcase I’ve seen.
The Eva bag in cognac would be my pick. It’s gorgeous.
Love the Eva in cognac. Love that it is a piece that is multi-faceted and can work in nearly any situation.
I’d chose the Eva in Cognac.
I like the cognac Eva… looks like it will match anything, and I could carry all my junk to work in it
The Eva in Navy would be a great bag for work. Pop of color that would go with everything and big enough to hold some files.
Mia in black — the styling makes it the perfect bag for hauling files to and from work.