need some help from purse mavens (X-posted in diaper bags)

[JenaW]

ok - I am not really looking for a diaper bag, because I am SICK of carrying diaper bags, but I want something to serve a similar purpose. Imagine a Land's End Canvas tote (open top design), but smaller size in leather. Something I can carry to church, grocery shopping, out with the girls (ha ha) that doesn't scream "DIAPER BAG" but that I can throw a few diapers/wipes in when I need to. I saw a cute one at church last weekend in red leather - coach or guess I think (I wasn't close enough to read the letters) that was cute, but the woman left before I could ask her where she got it. Oh, and inexpensive, as in under $50 (ideally much cheaper, but I know I need to be realistic!)

Any ideas???

Jera
Mom to Carter ~ 05.13.03
Madigan ~ 09.28.04
Natalie ~ 09.17.05 (born at 25 weeks!!)
Alexa ~ 11.03.06

[CiderLogan]

http://www.ebags.com/ebags/vivid_collector_tote_medium/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=88851
It isn't leather, but I think these are SO cute, and they come in a bunch of sizes (scroll down). I almost ordered one but was worried about the lack of any type of closure at the top (but it sounds like that's what you want).

I was looking for something similar to what you describe and got a tote/purse at the Clarks outlet. It is leather, zip top, with a couple of buckle-closure pockets on one side (that can hold a sippy if needed!). I know that doesn't help unless you happen to be near a Clarks outlet, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

-J (Mama to two amazing girls, ages 1 and 4)

[calmandreposed]

I hate diaper bags. I don't want to carry around some plastic bag that's covered in bows and Winnie the Pooh. Yes, I need to carry diapers and other baby things, but I don't want to sacrifice my style. If my kid were able to carry her own diaper bag, it sure would have puppies and bunnies all over it. But as it stands, I carry it so there will be no bunnies or Baby Einstein characters or anything else baby related on it. It will look like a normal adult woman's bag, but it will just happen to have diapers inside.

That's why God created Target.

Try any of the following:


http://www.target.com/Merona-Organization-Tote-Diaper-Bag/dp/B000F98NDM/ref=br_1_6/601-7784403-5388149?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1

http://www.target.com/Amy-Coe-Foldover-Slouch-Diaper/dp/B000QGGO1C/ref=br_1_11/601-7784403-5388149?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1

http://www.target.com/Amy-Coe-Bucket-Tote-Diaper/dp/B000OGXWH8/ref=br_1_15/601-7784403-5388149?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1

http://www.target.com/Merona-2-Pocket-Tote-Diaper-Bag/dp/B000OGUYBK/ref=br_1_8/601-7784403-5388149?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1

http://www.target.com/McKenzie-The-Kensington-Black-Green/dp/B000KEYNCC/ref=br_1_14/601-7784403-5388149?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1

http://www.target.com/Red-Black-Balmoral-Diaper-Bag/dp/B000AVK71G/ref=br_1_3/601-7784403-5388149?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1

http://www.target.com/GR8X-Satchel-Mocha-Brown/dp/B000RZS2J4/ref=br_1_8/601-7784403-5388149?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1

http://www.target.com/Baby-Baggage-Suede-Boutique-Diaper/dp/B000MS7Z7G/ref=br_1_3/601-7784403-5388149?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1


Another option is to buy the bag you want and then buy one of those diaper wallets that hold your diapers, wipes, and creams, and have a changing pad attached. All you have to do is throw it in YOUR bag and you're set.

It IS possible to find a diaper bag that isn't so obviously a diaper bag, and it's possible to find one in your budget.