This set of shopping bags looks like a good size...and the one nesting inside the other gives your shopping some room to grow as needed.

Two shopping bags in one! Outer bag's unique design closes completely with two hooks securing the folded top on each side of the bag. The inner bag is a convenient double-handle grip design. Great for the grocery store or shopping spree. Made of vinyl.

Available in Black, White or a set of Black and White Inner Bags.
Designer: Thomas Merlo

Outer bag (closed) - 15.5" high, 13.5" wide, 7.5" deep
Inner bag - 15" high, 13" wide, 7" deep

$55.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Whether you might make use of one for groceries or miscellany, goodness knows a trolley is more efficient than making multiple trips back and forth, or up and down, if stairs are involved...this one is not only foldable (as all trolleys should be) but also exceedingly presentable (which should not be surprising, considering the price).

"The Garçon is a stylish and modern folding shopping trolley constructed of sturdy anodized aluminum with a waterproof nylon bag to store your goods. Rain or shine, shop or launder your clothes in style with your Garçon!"

Material: Frame is made of anodized aluminum, Bag is made of black waterproof nylon fabric

Dimensions unfolded: 38.6" H x 15.4" W x 14.6" L
Dimensions folded: 22.8" H x 15.4" W x 9.1" L

[posted by katie]

I have the wallet version of this little zippered bag and it's quite handy. I've had it for a few years and get quite a few compliments on it, but it's been sold out for a long time and it's nice to see it's back.

[posted by kris]

When I was at ICFF I ran into a girl who had a really cool felt bag that I thought would be perfect for carrying my laptop. Her friend over at Carga Bags makes them, and they have several retailers in larger cities, and some online stores carry them as well.

[posted by kris]

I don't know if you guys buy lots of wine (or liqueur) at once or not, but this bottle bag would cut down on the amount of boxes used each time to move it all to and fro the store and then the recycling center.

"From Reisenthel, this sturdy bottle bag will allow you to safely transport up to 9 1.5 litre bottles. No more bulky boxes or worrying about clanging bottles on the way home. Use the bottle bag to transport recycles to the garbage bin too."

[posted by katie]

I've been pretty good this year about bringing canvas totes with me to go grocery shopping. It's mostly working out, but I've got to say that this Market tote which has the pockets on the outside for odd shaped bottles would make it almost effortless to carry groceries without feeling like your bag is about to burst at the seams.

[posted by kris]

Makers of the lovely-leather-customizable-bags, ECSOTYPE has just relaunched their website. Not only is it a lot quicker and easier to use but they are also having a "flattery" giveaway- just send them the most over-the-top congratulations and you'll have a chance to win one of their bags.

***ECSOTYPE is also offering a 20% discount to BLTD readers (valid until the end of June), so if you're interested, take a look at what they have to offer. The code to enter at checkout is BLTD-RL.

Shown above:
'School', 18" x 9", $347.00
'For', 14.55" x 9" x 9", $458.00

[posted by katie]

Multi function laptop bag from the kids in Vienna.

The bag has multiple handles and carrying options, and when not being used to carry a laptop can be folded in half and used just as a regular bag.

Fits mac book / mac book air / macbook pro 15"/17" and other laptops. features three zipper and two main outside pockets with concealed magnetic closures (so nothing gets scratched or stuck as with velcro) for your charger, iphone/ipod, keys, etc.

[posted by kris]

For those of you who bought the Mac Book Air (or "MBA", as the cool kids are calling it), you can now purchase a pretty cool bag based on the commercial where the laptop is being pulled out of a manila envelope. The bags are going to be made in limited production so if you want one, get one now.

34.5 x 24.7 x 22 mm

waxed cotton, felt lining, plastic & rubber cord

[posted by kris]

Man, this is my favorite tote yet.

totes are made from 10oz, 100% cotton canvas.
10.5"x14"x5" with 24" handles

[via notcot.org/]

[posted by katie]