The Laptop Bag That Isn't

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Nov 2, 2008 in Fashion

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Now that I'm back in the office after maternity leave I carry a lot more stuff than I used to. I'm only in the office part-time and no longer in a permanent cube, so I have to schlep all my work gear - laptop, notepad, files - plus all the little things like lip gloss and emory boards. My slim black laptop bag wasn't going to cut it anymore. Plus it was a little boring. I needed a fun bag to liven things up a bit. So when I spotted this beauty in the purse rack at TJ Maxx (aww, yeah!) I knew I had found my new laptop bag. The color is great, plus the leather is so soft that I fell in love at first touch.

Really it's not a laptop bag at all, just a big ol' purse. The interior is MASSIVE and is split into two compartments so I can put the laptop and work files on one side and my personal stuff on the other. After work I can swap the work stuff with baby gear and I've got a stylish diaper bag. I'm not usually one for zebra print, but on this bag it works.

Usually items at TJ Maxx are having their last hurrah, and sure enough I couldn't find this baby online, but I was able to track down a few similar bags. Zappos has the same design in a two-toned patent leather color called the Guess Shadow Tote. And the Guess Arm Candy Shopper is a very similar design available in more colors.

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I drool over this bag every time I pass by your desk. ;) Report Spam Posted by kristi7 at 12:39 PM on 11/02/08
So cute. I love multifunctional things. Report Spam Posted by alicatstrut at 4:02 PM on 11/02/08
I like it! Report Spam Posted by lindsayryan at 4:03 PM on 11/02/08
ooh i love this. i have a super small laptop bag from walmart thats cute - black pinstripes and a pink interior but its too small! Report Spam Posted by lisa_kate at 4:18 PM on 11/02/08
Oh wow. I LOVE that bag...sigh Report Spam Posted by lamerchick at 10:37 AM on 11/03/08
very fab bag. Report Spam Posted by jackyb at 5:41 AM on 11/04/08
cuute. i love evyrthing from guess. this bag is hot. Report Spam Posted by bosslaydee at 7:40 AM on 11/04/08
Very cute..and I dont even like Pink! Report Spam Posted by toshiba1 at 12:24 PM on 11/09/08
love the laptop bag/purse idea. I 'm in the same boat- back to work after baby.. needed something "chic" for the laptop. Report Spam Posted by kicia at 9:01 AM on 11/10/08
I love the color, and I think it's great that you now have such a stylish "laptop bag"! Report Spam Posted by gabyee at 6:13 PM on 11/11/08
I have been looking for a bag just like this. No luck on my end but congrats on that find! =) Report Spam Posted by lextacy at 11:35 AM on 11/18/08
I love that bag I wish I would have seen it but I probably wouldn't have enough money. Report Spam Posted by lms_shoper21 at 6:01 PM on 11/18/08
This is thee perfect bag! I love red, I love leather, and I love the contrasting interior. I am going to our store Monday. The carry tons of knock offs. I have to find something like this for teaching next semester. I've been using one of those reuseable grocery bags (LOL) to carry my books and notes, etc. Next semester I'll be teaching using my laptop and I'm not going to put it in a grocery bag! Thanks for showing this bag! Report Spam Posted by enchantedcropper at 5:21 PM on 11/22/08
Look what I found!! It's the real thing, selling for $119.00! comes in four different colors, I think I'm going to swoon! http://cgi.ebay.com/GUESS-Vicky-Founders-RED-PATENT-Handbag-bag-LARGE-TOTE_W0QQitemZ350126924974QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WH_Handbags?hash=item350126924974&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 Report Spam Posted by enchantedcropper at 5:39 PM on 11/22/08
cute color, but don't really like guess that much, but its a cute bag. Report Spam Posted by carolx3 at 10:43 AM on 11/28/08
that's really adorable! i love the color. Report Spam Posted by misee at 8:37 PM on 01/03/09
Cute Report Spam Posted by traceyscott2005 at 3:43 PM on 01/06/09
My search for the perfect laptop bag took a backseat to my search for the perfect diaper bag - unfortunately I have yet to find either, but this has reignited my motivation. Thanks! Report Spam Posted by jenkc at 7:42 PM on 01/07/09
I soooo need that bag!!! ;-) Report Spam Posted by missroxy at 5:14 PM on 01/20/09
I did the same thing in search of a laptop bag that wasn't boring! Report Spam Posted by megsuperstar13 at 9:45 AM on 01/23/09
I love computer bags that don't look like computer bags, very cute. Report Spam Posted by bizziemommy (LaLa Baby Boutique) at 8:50 AM on 02/02/09
nice bag... Report Spam Posted by sunnymyway at 6:11 PM on 02/03/09
hawt.. I want one now xDDo you remember how much you paid for it? Report Spam Posted by asifsys23 at 10:25 AM on 02/07/09
I think it was around $40 on clearance at TJ Maxx. Report Spam Posted by angelabc at 9:32 AM on 02/09/09
I bought a bag from Guess similar to yours last Christmas and, yes, it can carry all the stuff that you need for the whole day, if not for the week. I love it so much I haven't changed my bag since then. :0 It cost me a lot, though. I shelled out around $80 and it was on sale already! Converted to peso, I bought it for like 4500 pesos and that's a lot to us here. But it's worth it! BTW, nice choice of color for your bag! Report Spam Posted by ayapower at 2:12 AM on 02/13/09
They also had it in white, but I knew it wouldn't stay white fr long with me as the owner! Report Spam Posted by angelabc at 2:05 PM on 02/13/09
love it! Report Spam Posted by stephany_samantha at 5:30 PM on 02/14/09
I'm soooooo in love with this bag , too cute !!!!!! Report Spam Posted by cali_v at 6:33 PM on 02/15/09
i love this bag! good find!! Report Spam Posted by kayleen6 at 6:59 PM on 03/23/09
Thats cute color bag..well everything alright except the interior lining and the guess logo.. Report Spam Posted by ruksana at 5:01 PM on 05/05/09
i love the laptop bag "I WANT ITTT!!!!" Report Spam Posted by sarasekhar at 12:42 AM on 07/24/09
i love guess bags!! this is such a great find! Report Spam Posted by laroxane at 11:56 AM on 08/26/09
interesting i think that j maxx is more interesting now thansk! Report Spam Posted by emopoops at 9:52 AM on 11/13/09