I can t get enough of this accessory. The the overflowing bins of bags on my shelves stand witness t

I can t get enough of this accessory. The the overflowing bins of bags on my shelves stand witness hotels malaysia to this. Cavernous totes, structured minaudieres, slouchy crossbodys. You name it, and I probably own it.
Business I ll use a  structured tote (usually in leather or coated canvas) as my personal item, and will bring along a flat leather clutch to use for business dinners, networking events, or just to hang in the hotel bar along. The clutch always has to be large enough to carry my Kindle hotels malaysia which I pack for  every  trip.
Wedding Weekend  - A slouchy canvas hotels malaysia or leather tote is ideal for the airplane and for the day at your destination. For the wedding festivities, opt a sleek clutch (preferably in a metallic hue or neutral that matches your shoes and jewelry).  Hint pack your jewelry for the weekend inside the clutch!
Warm Weather Vacation lightweight fabrics are king here nylon, canvas, etc. A Longchamp Le Pilage  tote is roomy (thanks to its trapezoid shape), light, and timeless. For my smaller bag, I ll bring a crossbody purse in a lightweight fabric that has lots of pockets. And it should complement your evening activities, whether you re headed to quiet dinners or to a fancy lounge or bar.
Cold Weather Vacation - roomy and durable are the keywords when picking cold weather bags, and no one does it better than Lo Sons . Their bags offer plenty of room to stuff your winter gear while protecting the rest of your gear from the elements. You can stash a nicer pair of shoes in the OG s shoe pocket (and a Baggu to hold your winter boots) and squash a Uniqlo lightweight puffer in the bag while having room for the rest of your belongings. Lo Sons Pearl is perfect no matter the month, but offers more room than most of the small bag options featured. Read room to keep your cold weather gear with space to spare.
While you ll never need more than one large bag when traveling, it s fine to pack another small bag.  Especially  if you re using your smaller bags to pack jewelry, cosmetics, or other small items. There s no wasted space in a perfectly packed suitcase, so be sure to use your clutches and crossbody bags to pack other accessories, medicines, or trip-specific essentials hotels malaysia (business cards and pens in the case of a work trip).
Invest in a TRUFFLE clarity clutch . I know I ve waxed on about this here and here , but let me assure you that this one item will help prevent your bag from becoming a black hole of clutter. Use it for electronic items if you re headed to the beach, for airport essentials (wallet, phone, charger, hotels malaysia sanitizing wipes) when you re in the airport, for liquids in-flight. The possibilities are endless.
While I do travel with my designer bags, it s on occasion. I ve found that carrying a Chanel, Louis Vuitton, or other noticeable designer makes you a bigger target for pickpockets. You can certainly bring along your luxury brand bags on a trip, but be extra vigilant or opt for a logo-free bag when you re in a tourist-heavy spot.
And because the image only shares a handful of my favorite bags, I leave you with my personal picks for bags that travel the  best . While a lot of these are pricey, they will last you years and years. Well worth the investment.
I knew I enjoyed your blog before but just knowing that we share a common love/addiction to bags makes me love this space just at tad more. I have yet to purchase a Longchamp bag, which I feel is a NYC essential since they are everywhere! Maybe for the holidays we shall see. OR if I win the lotto, I can splurge on a Birkin lol
And I am a HUGE believer in paying a bit more for handbags than other accessories because they can really hotels malaysia last much longer than cheaper/less well built versions. Especially if you are traveling with the larger totes. It pays to splurge on a well made bag. IMO
Love the picks! Such good advice too investing in a bag doesn t mean it has to be *expensive add up all the stupid $20 broken totes over the years and my spendy bags have more than paid for themselves! IMO.
If you could have only one large tote used exclusively for travel, which one would it be? Also, what do you see as the prime differences between the upper end and lower priced bags? And, are those differences really worth the increased $200 to almost $300 pricetags? hotels malaysia If so, why?
My apologies! If I was going to pick just one tote from this list, it would be the Cuyana tote. I ve put mine through the ringer and it still looks like new. It s also incredibly lightweight and packs down small. I use it for both travel and at home regularly. Having used similar totes at a lower price point, I can say that the pricer ones are worth the investment my less expensive ones have worn out after a few months of regular use, whereas the more expensive ones have lasted me years. I hope this helps!
It s worth checking out the convertible leather bags made by an Italian designer called GABS. I ve got two G3 s, one in mocha, the other in black. My black one was brilliant on holiday last year, changing from a flat bag to a flat bottomed tote and then to a smaller bowling bag. It comes with a shoulder strap too.