Damsels Love Duffles

It's hardly a secret around here that I like two-tone bags. It's even less of a secret that I enjoy tote bags -- the bigger the purse, the better. How does one go about town without a small suitcase to carry out the day-to-day necessities of life?

The extreme of this obsession takes it's form in the luxe duffle bag, or weekender. Being that it's time for me to upgrade from my Nike soccer duffle bag (from high school), I've been looking around for the best way to class up my luggage needs.

Here are a few options I find enjoyable.

1. The Duluth Pack Large Sportsman Duffle in Burgundy. I'm loving burgundy right now. It could be the holidays or the fact that it is winter, but I can't get enough of the richer, creamier reds. This two-tone action plays up the burgundy with brown leather accents, which also make the bag sturdier. The leather accents add a touch of class to the otherwise canvas bag, but allow those of us with post-grad budgets to not break the bank with an all leather bag.

Via duluthpack.com

2. This Pendleton bag from Urban Outfitters takes the original duffle and gives it some pizazz. The Navajo-inspired print makes it cultured, unique and unexpected, while the leather allows for structure and strength. A perfect match for a more daring duffler. 

Via urbanoutfitters,com

3. Ah, there's nothing quite like genuine leather. Dependable, trustworthy, sturdy and strong, a leather duffle bag could be worth its salt (whatever that means). Who mentioned post-grad budgets? This Damsel could be in denial about those. This example of duffle hails from Pottery Barn, and reminds us that duffles are perfect for the holidays -- with so many packing needs, why not get a duffle that will get you though the close-quartered family time in your future?

Via potterybarn.com

Well, there you have it, Damsels. My obsession with duffles is out there for anyone to see. What do you think? Are weekender bags worth the dough, or would you rather stick with your high school gym bag?