Splurge or Save Thursday: The Handwoven Leather Tote
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I’m on the hunt for a spring tote that’s more office than beach.
I’m considering this popular tote from Madewell. Made from woven leather, this large open tote has ample room for your laptop, water bottle, and more. Since it’s unlined, I’d add an organizer or some smaller zipped pouches to corral your smaller essentials like your phone and keys.
This Madewell tote is $198 at Nordstrom and comes in five rich neutrals (I’m leaning towards summit green). It’s also available directly from Madewell.
Sales of note for 5/8/25
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- Nordstrom – Up to 50% off select styles + 15% off fragrance (exclusions apply; ends 5/11) + give $150 in gift cards, earn a $25 promo card (ends 5/13)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your full-price purchase + extra 40% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 40-60% everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – $25+ select styles + extra 45% off all sale
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off must-have styles + extra 50% off select sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything + extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 25% off all tops, pants, jeans, and shorts + 25% off all markdowns
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On a completely unrelated note, my absolute favorite socks from Target are on sale. I have both colorways and get so many compliments on them, they are the perfect height and thickness. https://www.target.com/p/women-s-striped-cushioned-ankle-socks-3pk-universal-thread-4-10/-/A-84208730