Canvas tote sale surprise!

I've had my eye out for a canvas tote for soooo long. I keep seeing the Longchamp totes, which are just gorgeous, but I can't bring myself to make the purchase. At $125 for a small shoulder bag, I can't justify it.
So this week I was reading People Style Watch (my favorite new guilty pleasure) and one of the articles suggested Old Navy as a trade-out for more expensive bags. Old Navy?! Last time I checked Old Navy was the go-to for... Well, nothing. Maybe shirts to wear while painting. But, trusting in the powers that be (aka Style Watch) a good friend and I found ourselves headed there this weekend.
You won't believe what we found. Boots, dresses, and jewelry that we would actually (gasp) wear. And then I found this little ditty:

This is the Woman's Zip-Top Pocket Canvas Tote. It's lightweight, carries everything, and is the perfect neutral for work or errands.

On the walk home I picked up some beers for Football Sunday and a bottle of wine for the ladies, and there was still room left over. The long handles made the mile walk home a breeze. And the single outside pocket was big enough to keep my keys and phone accessible without digging.
Granted, I'm not quite confident enough to wear it as a statement. I have, however, walked to work with a pair of heels and a Trader Joe's salad in it, and received a compliment when I took it out to happy hour. As a go-about-your-business canvas tote, this is a steal!

Current obsession: Michael Kors Saffiano Medium Travel Tote

I'm always on the lookout for a great work bag.  Michael Kors Saffiano Medium Travel Tote is a nine out of ten.

This bag holds it all.  I regularly carry a laptop, portfolio, heels, clutch, and snacks, a load usually warranting multiple bags.  Everything fits in this!  There's a small, open side pocket for my phone and a zippered pocket for lip gloss and other quick go-to's.  The whole thing can be draw together with an inside clip, which doubles as a way to keep track of your keys.

One of the best things about this bag is the range of colors.  I've been thoroughly enjoying the pomegranate, a great accent to a corporate wardrobe.

Unfortunately the handles aren't the most comfortable for carrying.  Taking this for a hike from parking on the bottom of the hill to an office on the top is a bit of a workout, and the thin handles dig into your hands and skin.  If you're running from a car straight into work, you won't have this problem.  Even with a long walk, you'll feel great walking in with this.

Extra points: This bag was just highlighted by Corporette, who I've learned to trust in all things.