If you’re thinking of taking a short trip or staying over at a friend’s, there’s an accessory to help you pull it off effortlessly; The tote bag!!

The tote bag is probably the most versatile bag. And it comes in all forms; from formal to casual and whimsical. While the Tote bag is not the ‘it’ bag of the season, it’s still trendy and perfect for today’s woman who should always have certain things on hand: smartphone (+ charger), notebook, pens / pencils, a novel, a chinese fan, a ladies’ powder bag, business cards, etc.

Here are 5 of my favourite tote bags as seen on Pinterest:

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The Formal Tote
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This is the perfect formal tote: structured, neat, and professional. It can take documents and all the other stuff without losing its cool! [Pinned from Justfab.com] See on Pinterest HERE

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The Dressy Tote
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This is one pretty tote! Made by Calvin Klein, its lush look makes it more of a stylish accessory than a functional one. And that’s always a plus!
[Pinned from Hautelook.com] See on Pinterest HERE

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The Rugged Tote
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Made by MADLY, this tote says ‘Rugged and cool’! By pairing the sophisticated British tan with familiar canvas straps, its designers conjured up a tote with an edgy, urban feel. Cool! [Pinned from thecools.com] See on Pinterest HERE

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The Casual Tote
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The Lou Market Tote is a fine casual tote. It gets down to the business of being a tote with admirable ease. This handmade piece also has an attractive colour to boot! Pity it’s sold out! [Pinned from Etsy] See on Pinterest HERE

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The Shopping Tote
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My favourite! Made from Cotton Canvas, this shopping tote by West Elm Market can certainly do the heavy lifting without a fuss. [Pinned from Westelm.com] See on Pinterest HERE