Well, I'm gonna say it right now. I was NOT the girl to ask about this because my first instinct was to say - why don't you get a nice little Louis Vuitton and call it a day? My second instinct was to browse through ridiculously priced handbags like this little beauty..
because, I really really really cannot find a decent 'briefcase' bag out there. SO, dear readers... do you have any suggestions for poor Hannah? Mine are below - probably not the best, but not the worst. Almost all leather, and somewhat conservative...
The Fashionista Bag:
Buckles and Studs on a workbag? Love it. This is my style for sure, but I'm also in a much more creative industry than Banking, so while I know I can get away with this, I'm not sure if it's a bit too fashionista for Hannah. This one is available at careerbags.com which carries a lot of other decent styles, including this one, which I would have to see in person to determine whether or not it's actually cool...
For a similar 'handbag' style that's a bit more simple, I also liked this one from Gina B. that also comes in a nice olive tone.
The Sexy Bag:
For me, adding something a little sexy to a work ensemble gives me an extra boost of confidence. This bag from Lodis (always a classic!) is sleek and sexy without screaming "look at me!". While the shape is pretty straightforward, it's the shiny high-quality leather that makes the bag.
The Brit Bag
No, I'm talking about that crazy Britney. This Brit is much more put together, and mimics that classic Burberry look that, let's face it, never really gets old. Available at Wrapables.
The Simple Bag
Ok, so it's grey and yellow which makes it an automatic for being in my favorites. Other great little details? The inside of the bag reads, "Crafted to love you back." How cute is that? The handles adjust to a shoulder strap, and you can be pretty sure that nobody else is going to have this bag at work... it's from Schambra in the UK.
Oh wow, thank you! I completely disagree that you were the wrong person to ask; you found a good half dozen possibilities while I have come up with absolutely nothing. The buckles and studs might be a bit much for the banking world, but I absolutely LOVE the sexy Lodis bag. Does that make me super boring? Haha, once again, thanks so much for taking the time to help me out!
ReplyDeletewell, GOOD! that makes me feel a bit better. and, guess what? i think the Lodis is my favorite too! keep it classy, but sexy. good luck hannah! :)
ReplyDeleteexcellent job on the bags! I of course love the fashionista!
ReplyDeleteWhy I love coco+kelley...
ReplyDeleteI find answers to questions I didnt know I had.
i like the brit bag. it looks light. my laptop bag is leather & it's very heavy. maybe i'll get the brit for myself.
ReplyDeleteWow!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the "sexy" bag but I'm definitely more of the "simple" bag type of girl. Good work on finding something for everyone! I have one question though...do any of these bags come large enough to fit a 17" laptop? I have the hardest time finding something stylish for my mammoth computer :(. Any help would be appreciated!!
ReplyDeleteI think Franklin Covey might have a bag that fits the bill for around $100. I say, save the extra cash for a designer bag that isn't just for work!
ReplyDeleteI found lot's of great bags at www.careerbags.com. They have over 200 styles of bags. I bought my daughter a bag for her new mac book from a designer called Jojo designs and I bought one designed by Gina B. Thanks for the advice.
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