I recently started a new job and this is a more 9-5 gig than my previous one. So work lunches have suddenly become more interesting - I am actually trying to pack lunches, instead of just working from home over lunch.
In the quest for a good lunch box or bag that won't let soup drip over my car seat, I came across oilcloth lunch sacks. They're relatively cheap, modest, and rather charming. This polka dot bag ($15.00, The Jesse B. Collection) is just the right size for a sandwich and an apple.
These Lorraine lunch bags from Dos Chicas ($36, 
Lovely idea.
You can always make one like I did. I purchased OILCLOTH at a fabric store (also available online) and use the pattern found here http://oilcloth.com/projects.php
I posted the finished results on Craftster.org here http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=85262.0
There are plenty of tips for sewing with oilcloth on Craftster.
I also bring my lunch to work every day. When my old lunch purse from Guatemala finally was just too gross, I bought this one
http://www.builtny.com/index.php?pageID=1570#
called the "Gourmet Getaway" from Built NY. It is big enough to fit everything, stylish, and has that extra insulating value. Now I never deal with condensation on my desk from refigerated items warming up slowly. It's a little pricey but I use it EVERY DAY. I love it!
www.laptoplunches.com also have a nice reusable lunch box set. I just ordered one to use for my son's school lunches. The website has some interesting information about the amount of trash generated by packed lunches!
I bring my lunch in a plain, three level aluminum tiffin but came across this: PIMP MY TIFFIN!
http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/2006/09/pimp-my-tiffin.html
I use oilcloth lunchbags too. The ones I found here come in cool floral patterns (and are only $10):
http://www.all-pop.com/bags_pages/BG0014_oilclothlunchbag.htm
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thank you for using oilcloth and saving trees! angela for dos chicas
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