Totally Necessary Totes

Professional(similar)/Weekender(Old, but this is an alternative)  /Beach/School/Everyday(similar)/Purse(similar)

I am always a sucker for a new tote bag! While I wish that I could by every cute bag  I see, I know it's important to only buy totes that I am going to use frequently. There's no reason for me to buy multiple of the same function tote, because then my closet would be floor to ceiling in bags. One thing I do to keep my totes to a minimum is I try and purchase neutral colors that will match the majority of what I wear.

~Professional Tote~

This tote is great to have for important meetings, interviews, or for when you have a big presentation. More than likely you are dressed very professionally for this function, so its important to keep your outfit cohesive by having a nice tote. I like the red Ralph Lauren one that I have because its a sleek look and the leather will hold up for years to come and I can transition it into my career wardrobe after I graduate from college.

~Weekender Bag~

A weekender bag is just as it's name suggests, a bag for weekend trips. I use it for quick weekend trips home or short trips to the lake. Suitcases are great for longer trips, but a weekender bag is perfect for short trips when you don't need a huge bag. The Lilly Pulitzer bag that I use is such a fun print and has the perfect amount of space that I need.

~Beach/Pool Bag~

A beach or pool bag is oblivious great to have for trips to the pool or beach. By having a separate bag you will not be too concerned about it getting wet or a little bit of sand ending up in the bottom of your bag. The Lilly Pulitzer tote that I use as my beach bag is plastic, so its waterproof and easy to clean after being out on the beach.

~School Bag~

I use a book bag as my school bag, as most people probably do. While a different tote may be cuter, I think it's more practical to have a book bag when carrying books, my laptop, and papers all day. Plus because your book bag is on your back, it leaves both hands free to pick up things or what not. The book bag I use is a North Face Borealis, and it has very comfortable straps and does not make me look like a turtle when I have multiple books in it.

~Everyday Bag~
This bag is great to use when I'm going to work and just want to take some food and my planner. It also works well when I'm out running errands, because I can gather everything I picked up that day into one bag to take into the house when I get home.

~Purse~
Having a purse is essential for going out to lunch with friends or for when you head to the mall. I prefer smaller purses that only hold my wallet, keys, and phone so that my purse does not become cluttered with other things. This small gold purse I have from Lilly Pulitzer is great because of the size and because the gold matches everything I wear.