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I like big bags and I cannot lie….
Even before I had children I preferred a good size bag. Then when I had children I would seek out the biggest bags possible. Back when my oldest was a baby they didn’t make nice looking diaper bags. And the totes that were available tended to be very scholastic looking, much like the heavy duty canvas bookbag I used in parochial school as a child. Nowadays if I’m taking a day trip somewhere, especially if it’s with my son, I get out one of my two black totes. They’re certainly functional enough, but they’re black. I’ve wanted a pretty tote for a long time. When I was offered the opportunity to check out one of the bags from the Thursday Friday Spring Collection, I jumped at the chance.
(Bad photo warning. I was having a good day but my hair was not.)
I chose the Thursday Friday Something Feathers Tote Bag. It’s height is 13.5″ and width is 20.5″, and it has a depth of 6.5″. It’s a big bag! There are many features I really like about this bag. I appreciate the sturdiness and durability of the 100% cotton canvas. I love that the straps are long enough to make this sit comfortably on my shoulder. I don’t like the feel of a big bag too close to my armpit so I loved that when this bag is resting on my shoulder it hangs at a very comfortable and natural length for me.
Appearance wise the Something Feathers Tote is lovely. The pastel feathers are colorful and fun. This tote could easily be paired with just about anything, from short to jeans to a sundress.
The inside of the bag is fully lined with a fun bright orange cotton branded with the Thursday Friday logo. If you’re the type of person who likes to keep the inside of their bag organized you’ll appreciate the three inner patch pockets, an inner strap closure and a D-ring on the side for clipping key rings.
This eco-friendly, 100% canvas bag is incredibly roomy. I put a shoe box inside to give you an idea of how much room is in there. Two of them would probably have just fit there had I tried.
I also received a set of Travel In Style luggage tags (shown in the second picture down). I don’t know about you but I have had to buy luggage tags in the past. By them at a local department store and you get an ugly generic tag. These tags are fun and stylish, and mean your bag won’t quickly be confused with someone else’s.
I think this is a fantastic bag. It’s the exact size I like for a busy day running errands or a day where I have to carry spare clothes for my son. It’s perfect for business use, with tons of rooms for folders, folios and notepads. If I’d had this when I was taking full time classes at the college nearby it easily would have accommodated all of the books and supplies I carried around in the aforementioned ugly black tote. Finally, it is also the perfect size to be what I call my “travel purse”, which is what I call the oversized bag I call my purse when I travel that actually contains a smaller purse inside. Sadly, it does not have a zipper, which means I can’t use it that way. But I can keep my fingers crossed that a future tote has a zipper, because if it’s like this one I’d snag that bad boy in a heartbeat.
Thursday Friday proves that a functional item can also be fun and pretty. If you’re looking to dump your old school parochial tote, look in the direction of Thursday Friday. In addition to the Feathers pattern they have a number of other fun prints as well.
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If you were choosing the “perfect tote bag”, what types of features would you be looking for? And would color be important? Please leave a comment, I’d really like to know!
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That’s a really cute bag. I almost always carry a tote bag with me full of things I need for the boys (snacks, toys, etc) and yours is the perfect size.
My perfect tote bag has pockets, compartments and zippers! I love the orange lining on the inside…
I love this bag it looks really nice. I go through stages of sometimes wanting a big bag and then wanting the smallest bag possible lol.
I totally appreciate that lining inside there! That puts it over the top for me!
Pretty! I love all the colors and the cheerful lining.
That’s a really cute bag! I love a zippered pocket inside my tote.
This is a wicked cool tote! I have an obsession with tote I own like 100
I love the inside color!
What an adorable bag! What a fun one for the beach.
at is a real nice tote. looks real useful
I like bags that can fit a lot of stuff. Nothing too bright and it has to have a few pockets so I can find stuff easier.
What a great looking tote bag. I always look for something that I can easily wash and for something that isn’t too big that I won’t be able to find what I’m looking, or digging for.
Really cute tote bag and I am sure quite handy. I like the orange insie
I’m the official bag lady. I have so many totes!
I have been looking for a new beach bag. Looks like this one might be a good one. Love the bright colors inside
What a pretty design. My sister would love it.
That’s a great bag! I really like how big it is and the fun orange lining!
That is too cute! I would use it as a day bag for our summer outings!
Love the bag. I’m a sucker for a tote bag. I use them for all kinds of things. My husband says I have way too many, but if you ask me — you can NEVER have too many bags!
I love the orange lining! Perfect for beaching!
I love bags. And I totally agree about the armpit! Hate that!
I love tote bags when I’m shopping or going out for the day, like to the beach or zoo or something where I need to carry lots. They’re so handy! I love the design on this one 🙂
This would be the perfect bag for the summer. The lining has just the right amount of color pop too.
I love the lining of that bag. Super cute for the summer too.
f you were choosing the “perfect tote bag”, what types of features would you be looking for? And would color be important? Please leave a comment, I’d really like to know!
Basic color to match my attire all seasons; sturdy material perhaps leather; cute detailing/design but rich/lassic; huge space3 for toting; ideally zippered for my spills and drops.
I love this bag!! I think it’s perfect for all kinds of places – beach, store, overnight. Very cute.
I like big bags too. The print on here is pretty.
I really like the size of those bags. They are pretty stylish too.
Perfect bag to me is square based to hold alot of stuff – color is important I like black or white.
It is such a cute bag, it will hold everything and look nice every day when you use it.
That’s a cute bag! I love how versatile tote bags can be. Great choice on design.
I love that pattern and I uber love the lining. Great color!
That is a cute bag, love the fun feathers.
Sweet bag! I can never have enough tote bags. I’m a bag lady.
I love the pattern. and the size – it’s perfect!
Cute bag. It would be great to tote all of my stuff around. My ideal bag has LOTS of space!
That is a super cute tote. It would be the perfect beach bag.
Such a cute tote bag. I love bags and everyone teases me. But something like this would be a great addition.
I love using canvas bags for the library and grocery shopping. I’m actually currently using several blank ones and need to get on finding a stencil to decorate them with 🙂
This is really cute. I love canvas totes for everyday use!
What a cute bag! I especially adore that lining! Big bags are the best!