I carry a laptop to and from each day on top of all the other crap i carry - notebook, kindle,water bottle, coffee cup, lunch etc...I've currently got a massive canvas tote which i can just about get everything in but it is killing my shoulder. I also sometimes ending carrying my two year old to/from nursery as we can't always get on the bus when it's busy.. i basically just get loaded up with a toddler and bags!
I really don't want a backpack, i tend to be dressed quite smart and am not sure it would work with what i wear!? Is there another alternative that won't leave me with constant shoulder and back ache?!? Are there such things as stylish backpacks?!