xo sloane, a handbag blog

as much love and attention i give as a designer to designing bags that are softer, that are more organized, i also love exploring color. how could i not? it’s such a big part of self-expression. us...

Designer Backpacks for Women: What Actually Makes One Worth the Price?

You've probably searched for "stylish backpacks for women" and been served two extremes: high-end brands charging $800 or more for a logo and basic leather, or budget options that look fine online ...

How to Choose the Best Office Bag for Your Workday

Too many people pick an office work bag based on how it looks in a product photo. Then they spend six months dealing with a bag that’s too heavy, too small, impossible to find anything inside or do...

Women’s Weekender Bag for Overnight & Weekend Trips

the weekend is finally here. if you’re like me, you’re more than ready to shake off the busy week you’ve had and pack for that weekend trip. the only problem is, i need a bag that can effortlessly ...

Quilted Nylon Tote Bags: Why They're Perfect for Everyday Carry

A tote bag needs to do three things well: carry everything you need, keep it all organized and look good doing it. Most totes manage one or the other. Canvas totes hold a lot but look like you pack...

Why a Navy Blue Bag Is the Most Versatile Color for Everyday Carry

Black gets all the credit. Ask anyone what color bag goes with everything and they’ll say black without thinking. It’s the safe answer. But if you actually look at what most women wear on a daily b...

Travel Tote Bags for Women: Features to Look for Before You Buy

A travel tote bag is more of a workhorse than any other bag you own. It gets shoved under airplane seats, dropped on airport floors, loaded with a laptop and a day’s worth of snacks, dragged throug...

Laptop Tote Bag vs. Laptop Backpack: Which Is Better for Work?

You need a bag that carries your laptop, keeps you organized and doesn’t make you look like you’re heading to a hiking trail when you walk into the office. That’s the whole decision. But the right ...

Best Laptop Tote Bags for Women: Features That Matter Most

There’s no shortage of laptop tote bags for women on the market. Search for one and you’ll find hundreds of options, most of them listing the same generic features: ‘padded laptop sleeve,” “multipl...

Office Tote Bag vs. Messenger Bag: Which Is Better for Work?

You carry a bag to work every day. It holds your laptop, your charger, your wallet and whatever else your schedule demands. That bag shapes how your morning commute feels, how your meeting entrance...