Leather Tote Bags

"Guide to Womens Chic Leather Tote Bags"

Still photo from Bridewars. Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway with leather tote bag

Image courtesy: Bridewars

Leather tote bags are a must-own in every woman's wardrobe.

A leather tote bag will accommodate everything without breaking it down! And that's exactly what we need if we want to squeeze all of our stuff in one place :-)It is the heavy-duty item for all of your everyday purposes.

The spacious, large handheld, easy-to-carry and not least durable bag will carry heavy things such as books, beachwear and other everyday items.

Fashion tote bags can be made from canvas and other fabrics, but leather.. Oh yes, leather is so much more resilient and chic! It's truly made for us who likes high quality fashion items. Not to mention, versatile enough to wear with all of your outfits and color combos. And one of the best things about leather tote bags is that often the strong material is supple and soft to the touch.

This page is dedicated to finding the best leather tote bag for your everyday purposes!

Tips on Picking the Right Leather Tote Bags:

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Go for faux leather bags. If you're an animal activist or prefer something cheaper than real leather, go for faux leather bags - the artificially made fabric makes a lot more affordable. The drawback might be the feel as it's made of plastic to imitate real leather. A good rule of thumb for the faux leather is, the more expensive, the better imitation.
Make sure you buy handbags based on your lifestyle, so choose bags you really, really need and that you know you're going to wear.
Dress your body frame. To look your best, pick a bag that complements your body shape and frame. Important factors are the size, details and where it falls. Like for example, if you have a full-figure with rounded hips, a tiny bag with thin strap that falls down to that area will only draw attention to that area.
Use a bag to enhance parts of your body that you really like. Like if you want more attention to your killer curves, wear a light colored or detailed bag that falls right on the area!

Tip: You can find tote bags that contain a magnetic closure or zipper in the main body inside that stretches out to the other sections. If you're concerned about the security of your things, I highly recommend the zipper option.

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Leather Tote Bags Tote Picks

The good news is that you can find leather tote bags in a variety of styles and shapes to match your outfit and needs - bigger sizes for weekend vacations to smaller ones that are the perfect match for a night out or a day out in the mall with your friends.

Plain yet Versatile

If you haven't secured a couple of basic leather tote bags then do it now. Simple, well-designed bags in solid colors will blend in with all of your outfits, so you really don't need to think twice when you leave the house.

Examples of versatile colors are black, white/cream and brown. nd when I say simple and well-designed that means leaving out the fussy details like tassles, prints and other nick nacks that might be outdated in a few months. Try a leather tote bag with a few plain pockets.

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Fun Fashion Tote Bags

If you already have a couple of basic handbags and lust for fun and trendy ones, look for leather tote bags in other yummy colors like purple, green, blue and red.

You might also want to check out other interesting details like buckles, leather texture, straps etc.

How to Care for Your Leather Tote Bag

Unlike other fabrics, leather needs extra maintenance to look gorgeous. Here are a couple of tips on how to care for your leather bag:

Avoid storing it in plastic bags or other nonporous covers because this will encourage the growth of mildew and bacteria which will end up ruining the leather.
Got some stains or food on your leather bag? Then all you need is a damp cloth to wipe it off
For maintenance a dampened cheesecloth and leather conditioning cream should be used 3 to 4 times a year to keep the leather looking fine and durable

Tip: Got grease or oil on it? A tip I got from an Indian friend of mine really works for this kind of stain - clean it by sprinkling the area with grinded chalkboard powder. Leave it on for 24-hour period.