Meet the Messenger Bag's Hotter Older Sister

Searching for the perfect mid-sized fold-over tote right now.  The IDEAL travel bag - you can sling it cross-body, carry all your travel shit, and still look chic.  All the perks of a big handbag and none of the pain.  Totally wish I'd had one in Seattle...

Clockwise from top left:

1. Tulu Kip Handbag in Teal by Urban Outfitters. $68. urbanoutfitters.com

2. Midcity Tote in Cognac by Foley + Corinna. $444. piperlime.com

3. Coated Canvas Tote in Yellow by SR Squared by Sondra Roberts. $120. piperlime.com

4. Quilting Bee Foldover Tote by Rachel Rachel Roy. $129. macys.com

5. Dylan Tote by Linea Pelle. $680. bloomingdales.com

6. Rory Foldover by Joe's Jeans. $199. piperlime.com