The perfect tote bag strikes a fine balance between being roomy enough for weekend trips and polished enough to schlep your laptop to and from the office. I'm currently on a mission to find a sturdy yet chic tote that will allow me to straddle work and play in style. Here are some carry-all bags I found that work for every budget. No big suprise, I like the striped one best. [caption id="attachment_2644" align="aligncenter" width="261" caption="Winners, $39.99."] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_2645" align="aligncenter" width="246" caption="Zara, $39.99."] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_2647" align="aligncenter" width="272" caption="Longchamp Le Pliage Tote, $220."] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_2648" align="aligncenter" width="263" caption="BCBG, $168."] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_2651" align="aligncenter" width="285" caption="Banana Republic, $150."] [/caption] Which one is your favourite? Available at Winners, Zara, Longchamp, BCBG and Banana Republic.