Apr 12, 2012

J. Crew Tillary Tote in canvas review

Just got my J. Crew Tillary tote in canvas. Very happy with the quality. It is actually much better than I thought. I have other canvas totes but the quality of the canvas is not nearly as nice as this one. Very sturdy and with the detailed leather trim, it is going to make it my favorite tote for sure.


I was originally drawn to this bag in leather. But every time when there is a promo at J. Crew, it is not there. This tote also comes in a light brown color in canvas and ironically, saw this pop back on the site early this morning. I had to use both hands to stop myself from clicking on the checkout button.

I got this tote before the 30% promo on the Easter weekend. I was kicking myself by not holding on a day longer. Oh, well, next time I will learn. (thanks to Louise @ Cosmetic Bee who left me a message last nite, suggesting me to be set up with a personal shopper with J Crew and maybe I could get price adjustments on my orders).


This is the back side of the tote with a side zipper pocket, perfect for sliding in coupons(yes, I'm a couponer but not quite as those ones featured in TLC's Extreme Couponer)


Inside the tote. With a deep zipper pocket.


Have 2 more pockets on the other side. Perfect for cell phone, ipod and other frequently-used cosmetic items.


My 13" MacBook fits in there no problem. It will definitely be one of those totes that I trust to carry my laptop around.

In case you don't know yet, J. Crew is having another 30% off sale items. (now through Apr 13 Fri), use promo code: SHOPNOW

Other versions of this tote: 


Sienna leather
Deep Sea leather



this is the other canvas version(in flax)

watch out for these pop back early in the morning (before 6 est is usually when they pop back up but I think they are totally worth waking up early for!! :)

***updated Apr 13 I'm also getting the canvas in flax. I am newly set up with a personal shopper with J. Crew. Not only could I get my price adjustment on my other order, they were able to locate the flax (which I only saw it pop back once for the last week at 6am!!). I know I will be in bigger trouble now that I have a PS. 

38 comments:

  1. beautiful bag,i love the shape and the colors.
    it will work perfectly with all of your stripes and polka dots:):

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    1. when I was contemplating whether to get this bag or not, I was worried that with the red and blue, I wouldn't be too excited about it as all my other purses are neutral color of grey, black and brown. But this one is surprisingly not overpowering. So looking forward to lots of uses with this.

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  2. I love these bags :)
    they look amazing!!

    http://bubblemylicorice.blogspot.com/

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    1. I am loving them. Love the unique shape. Think the canvas version is better than the leather ones as they are much lighter.

      Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  3. Excellent review! I love the colors of this bag more than the all-leather version. It looks really useful too. The flap pockets on the side are genius IMO.

    Following you now, shows up as D James.

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    1. Think the colors of the tote is perfect for summer. I have a very messy purse, even with a purse organizer, I still can't find anything in there, side pockets are much needed.

      Thanks for following! :)

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  4. That's a really nice bag, I agree! I really need something sturdy like that for my laptop as well :D

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    1. it's s nice tote and since it's canvas, it's lighter than the leather version. With the laptop inside, don't want any more weight to it.

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  5. I love the shape of that tote, so stunning! And the canvas version is perfect for summer.

    Alexandra xo

    http://tovogueorbust.com/

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    1. when I first saw the leather version, thought the shape is so similar to the ever-famous Celine bag. I'm loving the red/blue/white combination(even if I'm not American haha!) more and more now!

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  6. 100% sold on the red, blue, and white!
    I am a sucker for sailor-inspired fashion
    & that little cutie is too nice to not own.

    Just became a follower, thanks lady!

    Liz at Simple Nests {simplenests.blogspot.com}

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    1. I am loving my new tote. Colors are so summery and I think it will go along well with basic outfits.

      Thanks so much!!

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  7. I've read nothing but excellent reviews on this particular tote from J. Crew and it's a great alternative to the $2K Celine version! I love the one you selected, the tri-coloured is beautiful.

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    1. It's a very nice size tote. Some people may say it's too big but I am the type of gal who hauls everything into her bag and this is perfect. I just ordered another one (in light brown/cream stripes). Think that one would go well into the fall season.

      Thanks for dropping by!

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  8. Hey hun, thanks for checking out my blog and following. New follower here... love the bag, esp in the flax. :)

    xoxo,
    Melissa
    t-g-life.blogspot.com

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    1. thanks for dropping by, so sweet of you!

      I am also loving the bag in flax so much. Rarely do I get multiples, let alone bags. But I know I will get a lot of use out of it.

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  9. This is such a cute purse! Reminds me of the Celine Luggage tote

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    1. yes, when I first looked at this, it reminds me so much of the Celine luggage, minus the pricey tag.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  10. I LOVE this bag!!!! You're making me want it; it's super cute!

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    1. It's very cute. However, one downside(after using it the whole day yesterday), the red on the leather handle does fade a little bit. (yes, red hands) But I'm sure it will be minimal.

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  11. Glad to hear you got a PS and that you got a price adjustment! Yes, ever since I got set up with a personal shopper, I have been buying a lot more from J. Crew - not good for my credit card! The Tillary tote was such a great deal with the additional % off, and it looks like a great design. Looking forward to seeing how you style it!

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    1. Thanks so much for suggesting I get a PS. I never thought of that before and now it's going to be much easier(maybe too easy!) for me to find the hard to find items online.

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  12. its a great bag darling,, i love the shape
    my laptop must be in easily. lol
    absolutely follow you back <3

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    1. I love the shape too. It's not too big and not heavy. I bet the leather version will be much heavier.

      Thanks for following me back. Very sweet of you!

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  13. That tote looks really well made and classic. Reminds me a little of the Celine bag. I really like the Sienna and Deep Sea versions too :)

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    1. It's very well made indeed. After I was obsessing with the Celine luggage, I know I just can't justify in spending that much money on a purse. So was looking for lookalikes. Glad I found these.

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  14. oh i seriously considered getting one in sienna but ended up getting a neutral colored croc from furla instead.
    this is so nice! i love the color contrasts!

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    1. I love bags from Furla. Have to check it out what it looks like.

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    1. I'm loving it too. I usually have neutral colored purses and this one is such a pop of color. Great for spring/summer.

      Thanks for dropping by!

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  16. Thanks for the review & pics! I got the stripe version for a Mothers day gift, but would love the flax version for myself. I am curious if the PS also gave you a price adjustment for the flax? I have never used the PS before. Is the flax also $99 before the now-expired promo?

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    1. I originally set my eyes on the flax and I was disappointed they were sold out online when the promo was on. My PS found one for me. I haven't got the detailed invoice yet(since I was told shipping fee would be waived and 30% applied). But the flax is a little bit more than the striped one and I think it's 119.

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  17. Oh my! That tote has such gorgeous colours! Definitely love it!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog - am following you now :)
    Sharleena xx

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    1. I'm loving the color combination of this tote too! Going to be summer go-to tote for sure.

      Thanks for stopping by! Very sweet of you!

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  18. Love the colours in the bag! The style reminds me of the Celine bags.

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    1. yes when I first saw this tote, reminds me of the Celine luggage, but obviously not the price tag! I like the canvas version as the leather one is pretty heavy.

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    1. thank you, I'm loving it. Have been using it daily since I got it :)

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