I admit, I've been a bit wishy washy about bags lately, especially in the mid-price ranges...it all looks like the same old same old, then I spotted this City Tote from Anna Corinna.
Mini City Tote in Butterscotch
It has a totally cool easy look about it. Slouchy, but not too slouchy. Roomy, but not unmanageable (and yes, I admit, the current crop of big bags is too big even for me), and it looks as chic in your hand as it does folded in half hanging from your shoulder on the removable shoulder strap (but it looks better just hanging).
It's made from a very soft leather and is incredibly light weight. The mini version is pictured, but it comes in a large and extra large size (the mini is perfect, in my opinion).
I'm partial to the seasonless butterscotch shade pictures, which looks as if it will age beautifully, but it also comes in a fabulous distressed looking tobacco brown, moss green, black, steel, and purple.
You can get yours for $360 from Bagshop (free domestic shipping)where they also have the large and extra large for $396 and $499 respectively. Plaza Too also has the mini for $358.