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With two kids who need an endless supply of snacks and entertainment when we’re out, there’s no getting around carrying a backpack for any outing more than an hour. But I don’t want to look like I’m joining them at school.

This leather convertible backpack from Cole Haan will ensure I’m not mistaken for a student. This bag has top handles, adjustable shoulder straps, and lots of interior and exterior pockets so you won’t waste precious time digging for that applesauce pouch you swore you packed. It’s also just as perfect for the office as the zoo, compliments of the laptop compartment.

Cole Haan’s Grand Ambition Leather Convertible Backpack is $280–$330, depending on the color. It comes in blue multi, “British tan,” and the pictured “winetasting.”

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Sales of note for 11/16/25

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• Ann Taylor – 50% off your purchase with code
• Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
• Eloquii – 50% off 250+ styles + extra 60% off all sale
• J.Crew – Extra 60% off sale styles + up to 40% off cold-weather styles
• J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything + extra 70% off clearance
• M.M.LaFleur – Extra 20% off sale with code + try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
• Nordstrom – Designer clearance up to 40% off
• Talbots – 30% off your purchase + 50% off T by Talbots + extra 50% off all markdowns