The Search for a Cute Laptop Bag: Mission Accomplished!

I recently upgraded my laptop from a Dell D610 to a Dell D420. This not only means that my work laptop is lighter and smaller, it also means that my options for a cute laptop bag have greatly expanded! And sure enough, after only a week of searching and browsing, I finally have a winner. I originally wanted to spend only up to $250 for a bag that's cute but also good for work. I only want one bag that will hold my laptop and wallet, etc. It has to be lightweight because my Coach leather tote weighed quite a bit just on its own. Now that I'm taking the bus, I definitely notice the weight when I have to stand on the bus. Anyway, I paid another visit to Nordstrom Rack and there it was: the Kate Spade 'Malabar - Rudy' tote. I think there must have been a new shipment to the Rack because this bag is still available at its full price for $325 on Nordstrom.com. I had my work with me so I tested it out with my laptop and my letter sized file folder and they fit nicely. The bag is structured so it still holds its shape when it's full of contents. I like the snake skin pattern because it is versatile and not necessarily season specific. It's also light weight because it's not leather. The best part is that it was on sale at the Rack for $159! I'm not normally a Kate Spade fan since her bags are a bit on the boring side but this one is perfect for what I was looking for!

The Search for a Cute Laptop Bag

I currently use a simple and classic Coach tote like the one on the left for my work laptop. It's a quality leather bag that's sturdy and leaves my laptop well protected. It also makes for a great work bag because it's large enough to hold letter-sized file folders for bringing home paperwork from the office. However, my dilemma is that I was also carrying another shoulder bag to hold my makeup, wallet and such. Why carry two bags to work? Is there one stylish bag that doubles as a laptop bag and a handbag? I haven't decided on which one will replace my reliable Coach tote but here's what I found so far.

Coach Hamptons Weekend multi-function tote. $378. It's large enough to hold a 14.1" laptop.









Elliott Lucca Bettina Shopper. $318 This is not meant for laptops but based on the dimensions you should be able to fit a 12.1" laptop comfortably.












Kate Spade clinton street cally latop case. $295 This is a true laptop case, classy and simple.








Burberry Check Tote. $595 I would say this bag it outside of my price range but for a staple such as Burberry, it's worth the investment if you love this classic look. This bag can double as a travel tote or a diaper bag.










LAMB Jacquard-Jolie Tote. $675. This bag caught my eye and I'm a big fan of Gwen Stefani but I'm having a bit of a sticker shock.




UPDATE: Here's a great, affordable one from Banana Republic:




Sutton Straw Laptop Tote - $89.99