Grand Goody Leather Tote

I’ve been looking for a light color tote to carry on board when I travel and for those days when I’m out and about and find a need to carry more items than my everyday purse will hold. This is perfect. It is more structured, with the flat bottom, then I was looking for but certain I will appreciate this design when I use. Looking at now adding the navy as well with the attractive sale purchase price.

I stumbled upon this gorgeous and functional bag in the Sand Dollar color at my local Nordstrom. It was sitting on the sale table. It was still $400ish so I didn’t initially buy it. But I did love it. The pebbled leather is hearty but malleable. The bag retains structure though. Bottom feet! The strap drop is 8”. The “Goldilocks” perfect strap drop (for me) - long enough for shoulder carry, but short enough for crook of the arm/hand carry. But added bonus - there is a detachable crossbody strap. Great organization with two outside slip pockets front and back (perfect for the larger phones). And three inside slip pockets and one zippered pocket. The minimal hardware is solid and quiet luxury. The bag has a full zippered closure. Smooth action. Although the dimensions indicate a large bag, it feels and looks more medium to large. But, my 13” Lenovo laptop fits with ease. The overall weight of the bag is doable (for me). The wider straps help with the weight distribution. I couldn’t get this bag out of my mind so I went back to Nordstrom and bought it. And to my surprise it was now 60% off! I love it so much I bought the Navy color. This bag really is the perfect tote bag. And it reminds me of a very expensive designer “Garden Party” bag but at literally a fraction of the cost! And compared to that, it can be a shoulder carry and has bottom feet! Oh and I would be remiss in not mentioning the thick and quality dust bag. This bag is Chef’s Kiss!

I absolutely love this bag. I had been looking for a tote bag for travel for a while now. I wanted one that wasn't huge but wasn't too small either. This bag fits the bill. It on the heavier side BUT that, for me, is a great sign, means its durable and genuine leather. I also didn't think it was as heavy as people are reviewing. I have started carrying it as my every day bag. The leather is soft and it holds it shape. I love this tote!!!