I am a 20-something working girl looking for a work bag that is big enough to fit my laptop (13.5", 3.5lbs) along with some personal items (make-up bag, wallet, planner, iPod, keys, phone). My requirement is that it has to be zip-closure and the strap should be long enough to go over the shoulder. Oh and it cannot look like a laptop bag!

I hope you can help me out.
Su

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Dear Su,
I hope I can help too! Here are some non-laptop bags that you can handle your laptop in style.
 

Belen Echandia’s Take Me Anywhere Bag: What I love about this bag is the rich details and the handle options. ($799)

Jenny Yuen’s Gatsby Weekend This bag is billed as a “weekender” but I’ve seen plenty of gals use it as their everyday work bag. It has tons of SMART pocket space, a zip closure and it should fit your laptop. ($500, BUY NOW)

Goldenbleu’s White Patent Luella Bag
This is a quickly design that’s functional to boot. The front purse-pocket it a very, bag-a-licious touch. You’re laptop will thank you for this fashion statement. ($565)

Gustto’s Setela Large Front Zip Tote Don’t be fooled by the picture. This is a larger than life bag! ($645)

Derek Lam’s Large Tote Expensive? Yes. A classic? Abso-freakin-lutely! The nude/eggshell color will go with everything and the structured shape with a bit of rouching is divine. ($1,990)