Work Bag Opinions

[preppy]

I am looking to get a new bag for my new job, I will at times need to carry my computer home and want something nice. I really like this one:

www.brahmin.com/product/H50571PK/laptop-case-pink

But am afraid I will get sick of it eventually. The one I really want is Kate Spade, but it's out of my range:

www.katespade.com/designer-handbags/leather-handbags/kate-spade-gold-coast-janine/PXRU3125,default,pd.html?dwvar_PXRU3125_color=001&start=60&cgid=laptop-phone-cases

I want to stay under $300. Any ideas? Or should I go with the fun bright one?

[Deleted]

I take my laptop to/from work frequently. Personally, I like carrying it in a padded sleeve and then throwing the whole thing in a tote. I don't like carrying a lap top bag then another tote for shoes, lunch, etc...

Like this: shop.nordstrom.com/S/marc-by-marc-jacobs-dreamy-logo-laptop-sleeve-13-inch/3268865?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=SHADOW&resultback=4668

[melaniesc]

I agree with pp. i'd get a bag that you can use for more than just the laptop. kate spade constantly sends me emails about their sales, so maybe you can wait for one of those? or do you have outlets near you? by me there's a kate spade and michael kors outlet, so i'd definitely check out one of those if i was looking for a work bag.

[preppy]

Hmm. You ladies might have a good point about getting a sleeve and just a larger tote I can use for more things. And good idea about the outlet, I don't live too far from a Kate Spade one:)