bag recommendations please!

[userabcname]

Due back to work shortly after mat leave and have decided to treat myself to a new bag. I'm looking for something large, robust, preferably with separate compartments so I can try to keep it organised inside. I don't tend to carry exercise books in my bag as I use boxes for that but need to easily fit planner, diary, files, pencil case, lunchbox, paperwork and all the other bits and bobs that end up overwhelming me as the term goes on. I usually end up with a "spillover" canvas bag and would like to avoid that if possible! Any recommendations please?

[samlovesdilys]

I have a big Cath Kidson spotty bag, fits loads in and makes me smile!!

[EvilTwins]

When I went back after mat leave I got a proper work bag - black leather laptop bag with compartments. I wanted something that felt different to my "mum" bag (which was a huge changing bag, then I graduated to a spotty Cath Kidston) I loved it!

Now I'm not in a school (I teach KS5 but in a theatre) I have a Fjallraven Kanken rucksack because I walk to and from work.

[BlessYourCottonSocks]

I have this one.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/173263619515?clk_rvr_id=1528887721529&vectorid=229508&lgeo=1&item=173263619515&rmvSB=true

[Petitepamplemousse]

I like ‘Pure Luxuries’ leather bags when on sale.

[3luckystars]

Mai Tui bags ? there are lots of videos on YouTube and on qvc, they have loads of compartments and space, and can be used as travel bags even. I have been spotting them for a couple of years but I haven't bought one myself or even seen one in real life. But I definitely think they are worth a look!

It might not be fancy enough for you and apologies if you are looking for something much better but I would love one myself.
It's Mai Tui London and the bag is the Elise, but there are loads of different ones.

[Keeptrudging]

At our school we all use big Tesco/Aldi bags - we're not trendy! 😃

[Itscurtainsforyou]

I've just recommended a Mia tui bag on another thread https://miatui.com/collections/travel-bags/products/jennie-travel-bag

[userabcname]

Thank you all! Will check out these recommendations now!

[userabcname]

Just ordered the Mia Tui Jenni bag. If anyone spots this thread and wants one as well, I used the code TRAVEL20 and got 20% off. Thanks again for the help everyone.

[3luckystars]

Oh, I still really want one! That's a good discount. Please report back and tell us if it is lovely in real life!!

[Itscurtainsforyou]

I have the Jenny bag! It's huge, really good for all my stuff

[userabcname]

I will! I'm excited for it to arrive!

[userabcname]

It has arrived! Great size - definitely fits in a good amount of stuff and the pockets are fab so hopefully won't be scrabbling around looking for stuff. I ordered the ice blue with pink interior design and it is gorgeous. Definitely recommend.

[Itscurtainsforyou]

Excellent! I've just used mine as hand luggage for a flight and it was great

[deary]

On your recommendation I treated myself to a Jenny bag when I got a new job this week! Oh my god- I LOVE it!! Just need to order a new personalised Pirongs planner to go in it!