One of the things you’ll come to learn about me is that my love affair with the oh-so-important happy hour is alive and strong.  Without fail, you’ll find me sipping on a cocktail, a glass of wine or a craft beer between the hours of 4 and 7 on any given Friday evening and much like the USPS, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom can keep me away.  My only dilemma, where do I stash my fabulous and chic evening attire during working hours?  In comes the classic tote bag.  I think many women would agree that one of the most essential wardrobe items is the tote bag.  From running daily errands to office meetings, this functional wardrobe staple is the perfect choice for the working woman looking to stash her happy hour outfit and heels along side work files (guilty), to the chic college student looking to bring some style to her higher ed campus.  As always, you can find a few of my wish list items below along with some more affordable yet equally chic options.

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1) Fontana ‘Tum Tum’ Small Tote (here)

2) CoSTUME NATIONAL ‘Tokyo Suede Mini Shopper’ Tote Bag (here)

3) Michael Kors ‘Miranda Novelty’ Tote (here)

4) Marni ‘Fringe’ Leather Shopping Tote (here)

5) Reed Krakoff ‘Boxer Pebbled’ Leather Tote Bag (here)

6) Tom Ford ‘Alix’ Leather Tote (here)

     Similar: Foley + Corinna ‘Disco City’ Tote – $198

7) Reed Krakoff ‘Bionic Track’ Tote (here)  SOLD OUT

     Similar: J.Crew ‘Downing’ Tote in Perforated Leather – $185 (currently 25%off online)

8) WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie Mocha O’Hare Tote (here)

    Similar: Madewell ‘The Zip Transport’ Tote – $188

9) Valextra ‘Isis’ Shipping Tote (here)