Some people like small bags. Like them light and easy to carry. Wheras some people like huge bags. Big bags. Large totes! :)
I am someone who like tote bags which are at least A4 size too. Cos I am one who dumps lots of stuff when I go out. A LV Card holder, a Prada wallet, few packets of tissue paper, comb, keys, some cosmetics (eyebrow pencil, lipstick), Gucci coin purse, iPhone and my Sony Ericsson W995. Sometimes I tug in an umbrella, some shopping vouchers, my IB token with a forever friends keychain as well as lip balm and PSP... etc etc...
Big bags are good. For me. I like big bags. Especially those that can be carried on the shoulder. :)
But if you do not choose your bag well, you end up with bruises on your shoulder or shoulder ache .... sighs....
There are a few things to look out when buying big bags. Especially when you intend to maximise the space in the bag. 3 main things to look out.
1) Material
2) Base
3) Straps
First, Material. Usually I do not choose very thin or flimsy material. LV canvas is good. Gucci fabric is also ok. I think the Gucci and Princy totes are quite ok to carry. But not Prada's parachute material. or perhaps Long Champ. Because the bags go out of shape within very thin material and will look awful when u carry lots of odd shaped objects in the large bag. An example of a shapeless bag, a canvas tote.
Next, Base.
A big bag with a base, maintain the shape of the bag very well. So many people buy base shapers for their LV Speedy, Longchamp and LV Neverfull. Hard base prevent the bag bottoms from slagging... and prevent wears and tears better.
Last but not least, Straps.
A very good life example was my friend's Neverfull GM. She dumped all her baby accessories (Diapers, wet tissue, milk bottles, hot water thermo flask, cold water etc) into her Neverfull GM and they fit nicely. She let her maid carry the bag (with no ill intentions) and she carried the baby.
A week later, the maid said: "Madam, look at my shoulders!" (And she showed the bruises on her shoulder to my friend). My friend was shocked and immediately switched to another diaper bag. Poor Maid. The bag was then sold off through BagSG hahaa
To carry a large bag, first of all, bag must not be very heavy even when empty. The straps are very important as it's the direct contact of the bag and the carrier.... Do not hurt yourself. Choose broad flat straps, and avoid thin straps. Thin straps can cut u when u carry heavy bags. An example of a comfortable strap is the LV Galleria or Gucci Jolicuoer.
*The above post is solely the author's personal views and opinions and meant no malice against any brands or bags.
I was shopping at Ion when I spotted this!