Luggage Travel Blog

Last week, I posted on one of our newest brand additions, Mango Tango. Continuing in that vein, let me introduce Moonsus!

Also designed for the ladies, Moonsus offers a feminine take on laptop bags and handbags for the executive who's so over black ballistic nylon. Elegant lines and rich materials are hallmarks of this brand. The styles are classic and high-end, with lots of great detailing. Take the Luxe Collection Leather Carryall with Laptop Sleeve. Crafted in a choice of creamy camel or oakwood leather, this bag is beautiful as a large handbag, or use the included laptop sleeve to instantly transform it into a laptop bag. Multifunctional AND beautiful -- what more could a gal ask for?

Those of you who know me, know I love a good backpack, and I have to say, Moonsus offers one of the most beautiful versions I've yet seen. Utterly feminine and completely functional, the Moonsus Signature Computer Backpack comes in three colors of flower jacquard. It's in a lovely curvy shape that includes a really useful pocket at the bottom that's perfect for accessories, and it's lined with a two-toned gold striped satin that's ooh-la-la classy. If you like the details, but prefer a more traditional computer briefcase style, the Moonsus Signature Collection Computer Portfolio has your number with similar materials in a classic construction.

A welcome addition to the site, Moonsus wows-us!

This may be my oddest segway to date, but I'm a serious fan of mangos. My favorite mango in the world is a juicy speciman from Thailand called Naam Doc Mai, which translates "flower water".  You can't get it in the States because it doesn't travel well. It's delicate, with a meat that's smooth as butter and tastier than anything I've ever put in my mouth. Ever. I'm drooling just thinking about them!

I mention this because they're now in season in Thailand, and I wish I were there to enjoy a few. Since I'm not, though, I'll set my sites on...what else...luggage, instead, and hope some day soon to pack those bags and head overseas to get my mango fix.

You can get a mango fix of a different sort with the vibrant, fun bags of Mango Tango -- a whole nother kind of yummy, and new to Irv's. If you're the kind of gal who likes her laptop bag fresh, Mango Tango is your fruit basket. Mango Tango has "declared war on the tyranny of ballistic black nylon" using devastating weapons such as interesting colors, patterns, and textiles. I'm partial to the Mango Dots Print Laptop Bag and Leopard Print Laptop Bag, but for an Asian flare, the Polycarbonate Brocade Laptop Bags are also good. Really, they have a material and color for every kind of woman, except for the black ballistic nylon kind of girl, but they're already pretty well cared for by other brands.

Not the juicy treat I've been dreaming of, but a tasty alternative all the same, and much more durable.

Okay, so Valentine's Day has come and gone, but it's never too late to say "I do" to the right bag. Ladies, are you tired of your laptop bag looking like function beat style over the head with a briefcase full of boring? Me too, which is why I'm dedicating this post to the business woman who's not afraid to be feminine!

Laptop bags don't have to be all business all the time in basic black, brown, or gray. They can be fun, and colorful, without sacrificing function.

Born on the west end of London, Knomo laptop bags have an urban flare that will make your handbag jealous. They're chic, come in a variety of colors, but still have all the function of a well-made laptop bag tucked inside. Check out the Knomo Berkeley Cholet case. It's made of full hide leather, and you'd never even know it was made for a laptop -- looks just like a handsome handbag (told you, your handbag isn't going to like it...) Their quilted bags are also hot, and super feminine (especially the hot pink ones!)

Clark & Mayfield also has some beautiful options for transporting your laptop. A personal fave is the Metro Express Laptop Bag. It's crafted of a strong leather-like material in soft colors of taupe and green, with metal feet on the bottom for added strength. What's really cool about this bag, though, is that it's a lot more than a laptop bag. It's your everything bag, so you don't have to carry a separate handbag. And yes, it's stylish enough to do the job of both. In addition to the computer pocket, there is room inside for your PDA, checkbook, wallet, even a bottle of water.

McKlein also has a line of bags to make any business woman smile. The W Series Winnetka Leather Ladies Briefcase is super sharp, and comes in seven different colors. It has room for paper files and other necessary items, in addition to your computer, and, like the Knomo bag, you'd never even know it wasn't a fine leather handbag. Well really, it is! It just holds a computer as well.

I'm sure there are many other beautiful laptop bags out there -- I'd love to hear about your favorite! I know the beauty of your bag is not going to improve the performance of the computer inside, but it might make you smile a little more, and really, who can argue with that?!