Not a diaper bag question, but a bag question

[nupe]

I'm looking for a work bag, like the Jack Georges 3-way zip tote

http://www.luggageonline.com/product.cfm?product_ID=1581

I saw this at TJ Maxx a couple months ago in a beautiful brown but didn't get it because it wouldn't hold my laptop. I totally should have gotten it! Well now I think padding is important for my laptop, so I plan to carry it in the padded bag, and would like something like the JG (or similar quality) for my other non-computer work things (PDA, files, keys, pens, all in one place).

Is there anywhere you would recommend that I look for a deal? (Other than TJ Maxx?) I know from reading on this board that many of you love bags in general and diaper bags are merely an extension of your love of bags.

Thanks, Nupe

[nupe]

Found a Lodis at TJMaxx. Nupe

[MommytoLayla]

What about one of the new chelsey henry Work To Play bags... It is similar looking to that bag but is not leather and has exterior pockets. They also have a laptop bag which is the secon picture. I got these pictures from amazon.com
HTH

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/32702.jpg


http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/32703.jpg

[nupe]

Thanks for the suggestion! I had seen that someone posted about this bag from overstock. I do like the top bag--feminine, nice lines, and the walnut is a nice color.

I ended up with a Lodis bag that surprisingly accomodates my laptop and is leather.

Anyway, if anyone is interested in the first bag I liked, the Jack Georges 3 way tote--I saw it today at Tuesday Morning for $130ish in light blue, light pink, and kelly green. Too bad no more brown!

Thanks, Nupe

[nupe]

I had to return the Lodis--way too floppy even loaded with a laptop.

Looked at all the boutique/luggage stores around me for leather bags, and not much for laptops. Levenger and Ellingtonleather.com had some neat styles and I was strongly considering one of those bags.

But, I got the Tumi laptop bag (that looks like a briefcase) even though I don't think the quality is usually worth the price, and the styling is very manly. Functional though, and on sale.

Today, I found www.kolobags.com. Love this one: http://www.kolobags.com/product.php?productid=338&cat=15&page=10

But I already got my Tumi!!

Just thought I would post this in case anyone else is looking for a stylish work/laptop bag and maybe has a bigger budget than I did.

Nupe

[Laela]

This is the bag I ordered from ebags ... I'll let you know how I like it! But it got very good reviews and looks big enough to hold your laptop and cords AND extras.

http://www.ebags.com/clark_mayfield/metro_express_laptop_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=62749&NDA=N-4001%202006693

[nupe]

I love the color! It sounds like there is a separate cushioned laptop compartment--that is great. My laptop was recently injured in transit(not sure how) so I made sure I got a cushioned compartment for it. Nupe

[Ohio_Mom]

I absolutely love this laptop bag from Timbuk2!

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/catalog.htm?categoryId=39