Vitalio Vera Oversized Ashlee Tote | Roomy Brown Faux Leather Bag

Posted on: May 17

If you need to carry a lot of stuff with you throughout the day because you can't make it home between work and commitments - or you really like having reading material, a bottle of water and all of your beauty products at your disposal at all times - a large bag is a must.

Once upon a time, it was hard to find a fashionable over-sized handbag. Many women had to resort to gym bags and free-gift-with-purchase totes. But ever since the Olsens and every other celebutante started carrying huge bags that dwarfed their already dwarfish frames, big bags have been big business.

This Vitalio Vera Oversized Ashlee Tote is a great option for someone who wants to be able to fit everything, plus a little fashion into her bag. The styling isn't too overdone - tassels, a folded flap closure and a goldtone charm provide the major details. There is also seaming and a wrapped handle.

The bag is constructed of synthetic nappa leather, so while animal rights activists may rejoice, the quality may not be as high as with a real leather bag. In fact, Vitalio Vera bags have come under some criticism for looking cheap.

So don't look to this tote to be a chic showstopper. But, if you need a bag that can get beat up a bit on the train or in a gym locker and it won't matter, it could be just the thing.