If you're willing to go a little over budget and pay $556 for a work tote, the black Botkier Sasha Duffle/Hobo I just got is so fab. Super soft and slouchy. The bag retails for $695, but use the code "GRECHEN" for 20% off at jcmadison. I didn't know until I started digging around for coupon codes that it seems to be an "it" bag right now. I also saw it in a new Nordstrom catalog the day after I ordered it. It just happened to be a perfect combo of form/function for me.
http://www.jcmadison.com/browse.cfm/4,1966.htm (it also comes in 2 other colors: "pudding" and "glass")
If you're more of a Kooba girl, jcmadison also has some nice ones that might work for you.
earlier thread about this bag: http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=44784&p=3&topicID=11066965&topicPage=2
Can't help you in the work tote department, but J Crew has some cute totes if you want something very casual....I always want to buy one in the summer, but I am so used to my leather bags I feel odd.......AboutAttitude.com has some GREAt spring bags for under $50 too, if you don't mind leather lk :) I might get this white bag....$48
Here are some cute ones from J Crew..all under $50
This one is adorable but small.....
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