Help me find a bag for carting my lunch/paperwork etc to work

[Batbear]

Hi all

I seem to haul an enormous amount of stuff with me on my commute that means that a handbag doesn't cut it. Currently I have a large handbag with purse, makeup, glasses, diary, phone etc and another free canvas tote bag containing breakfast, lunch box and snacks as well as any work paperwork and a book.

I think I could get this down to a smaller shoulder bag and a nicer large bag, but what should I look at? Any nice bags out there that can contain a folder of A4 paperwork, my book and my lunch that makes me look more professional?

Thanks

Looking with interest, OP. I have the same problem.

longchamp le pliage! Great for commuting as you can sling over your shoulder, they also last forever.

I have a Michael Kors open tote that fits my laptop, notebooks and lunch.

Served me very well for work & commute and now for uni.

I have this and I love it. I uses it for work overnighters too (with packing cubes!)

www.knomobags.com/uk/curzon-leather-shoulder-tote-grey.html

This may not be smart enough for you, but I've got one of these and they make it really easy to cart big stuff to and from work:

www.reisenthel.com/en/SHOPPING/ringbag-L-black.html?force_sid=be495b7cf3771c8108c79d35328409e6

Jaeger have some lovely leather totes on their outlet site. I think they are about £50. Someone else on here recommended them.

Thanks all! Bovril - that's like a tardis bag - love it!

Will also look at the Longchamp and Jaeger options - it's about time I got something smarter!