3 stylish laptop bags you would want to use on weekends too
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It’s been a few years since I started working from home full-time. In 2022, I was pregnant, and last year I was busy being a new mom — so being able to work from home was a blessing. But earlier this year, after my toddler started daycare, I noticed I was getting the itch of working in a different environment. Perhaps it was because I was going through a phase of feeling uninspired. For the first time in a long while, I worked at a coffee shop — and wow, that felt refreshing!
After working from cafes a few more times, I started doing in-person meetings instead of having Zoom calls with my clients. And honestly, I enjoy it a lot and feel more motivated, too.
And then I decided it was time to upgrade my “work bag” — because up until then, I’ve just been using a random canvas tote. It looked unprofessional and I felt bad for not trying hard enough to protect my laptop and belongings. That’s when my journey of searching for work totes began and when I discovered a collection of chic laptop bags by OLEADA — the premier workstyle brand that goes beyond business as usual: crafting thoughtfully engineered handbags that are as versatile and inspiring as the women who carry them.
Designed in New York, OLEADA was founded as a direct response to the need for practical luxury – designing bags that embody each woman’s personal work style. Every piece is thoughtfully engineered with, by, and for those who choose to live on their own terms. With OLEADA, women don’t just carry a bag but also carry the freedom to live and lead authentically.
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The brand caught my attention because it advocates slow fashion and makes a huge effort to incorporate sustainable materials like recycled leather. They believe in reducing and reusing waste and I think that is absolutely amazing. I also love their handbags because each one of them is so versatile and allows you to effortlessly go from work to play.
They have numerous well-made, beautiful bag styles from their collection and all of them go beyond “business as usual.” By that, I mean they defy expectations, rewrite the rules and really go out of their way to empower women to pursue their goals.
In this post, I’m sharing 3 of my favorite bags with you. Read on to find out which styles I adore and why I love them:
The Captain Sleeve Suite
This laptop sleeve is so chic — I’ve gotten countless compliments from strangers in cafes. So the coolest thing about this bag is that it is also a laptop stand! I love that feature because it really makes a difference when it comes to adjusting my posture. The sleeve also comes with a detachable pouch that I like to use to store my phone, keys and AirPods etc.
If you are a shoulder bag person, you can also add detachable straps to this laptop bag, too!
Watch the laptop sleeve in action here.
OLEADA Black Friday Campaign:
The brand is offering 25% off sitewide from November 1 to December 2, 2024 — but with the promo code HAPPILYEVERSTYLE, you can have exclusive access to the sale, and a $100 gift card plus a complimentary knot bag added to your handbag order!
The Captain Briefcase
Handcrafted with by-product leather recycled from the food industry, this briefcase is more versatile than it looks. It fits laptops up to 14” and has spacious compartments for everything else you’d need. It’s actually a great option for going on work trips because of the pass-through sleeve detail.
Watch how I use the same tote for the 3 different “jobs” I have here.
The Reverie Tote
This “throw-everything-in” tote is amazing to travel with because it fits a lot — and I love that it’s so lightweight! It’s made of upcycled plastic bottles and has a soft, stain-resistant microfiber interior. The tote also comes with a detachable strap so you can wear it as a shoulder bag or crossbody, too.
When I spoke to the team at OLEADA and asked them what makes them unique, one thing they shared with me stood out:
We are unapologetically authentic: We inspire women to live boldly and lead authentically.
It was such a great reminder — to be and stay true to oneself is not always easy, but worth the trouble. And I hope this inspires you to live authentically, too.
If you’re unsure of which bag style to go for, I highly recommend you check out OLEADA’s website and utilize their newly created WorkStyles Quiz! It’s a great place to start — and also just fun to do, to be honest! If you have any questions about the 3 styles I just talked about, let me know! They each come in more colors, so be sure to check them, too. If you end up finding something you love, please let me know!
OLEADA Black Friday Campaign:
The brand is offering 25% off sitewide from November 1 to December 2, 2024 — but with the promo code HAPPILYEVERSTYLE, you can have exclusive access to the sale, and a $100 gift card plus a complimentary knot bag added to your handbag order!
This blog post is sponsored by Oleada; all opinions are my own.
And why I adore the brand!