purple tote for the office

Coffee Break – Grace Snake-Embossed Tote, Purple

I have wanted a Beirn bag forever, and I’m seriously considering this one (especially considering the serious sale). Love the purple/snake embossed leather, the thin shoulder straps, the removable wristlet, and the zip pocket inside. It was $515, now marked to $310, with an extra 30% off bringing it down near $200. Nice! Available in…

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Coffee Break – Janis Tote

Oooh: Love. I like that this See by Chloe tote is sized big for a magazine or a few work papers, and that the shoulder straps look long enough to be comfortable. As a minor aside, I wish it had a lighter interior lining (so you could actually see the multiple pockets it supposedly has)…

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Coffee Break – Elinor Tote

Love the look of this tote bag from Hobo International. The shiny vintage leather is nice, and the big ball snaps on the “coin purse” on the front of the bag are interesting but not distracting. Love that there’s a print lining to the bag and that it has enough pockets to make it useful;…

Coffee Break – Hobo International Amber
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Coffee Break – Hobo International Amber

Loving the look of this “Amber” leather tote bag from Hobo International — the gathered pleats! the fun lining! tons of interior pockets and dividers! And even a zip on top to keep the contents of your bag, in your bag. Fabulous. Zappos has it in caramel (pictured) and black; Endless has it in on…

Coffee Break – Knocked Up Leather Bag

Coffee Break – Knocked Up Leather Bag

This one is kind of odd, so first, a story. About a year ago, I had the privilege of meeting another fashion blogger for dinner, who arrived with a huge, chic blue bag that I instantly recognized as Rebecca Minkoff. It was bigger than the MAB, though — which, weirdly enough, I had just returned…