I have never been much of a backpack girl. Even in elementary school, I never could just go to Target or the mall and pick out a new Jansport. The colors to choose from were less than impressive, and I didn’t want the same purple backpack 12 other girls in my class had. So I would usually find a way to pile my loads of books and Trapper Keepers into a giant messenger bag, or some other cute alternative. Over the past few months though, more than a few backpacks have caught my eye and I’ve given serious thought to how nice it would be to not worry about switching up my heavy bags from one arm to the other to ease the pain that can ensue from the typical overstuffed purse. While this wouldn’t be my everyday purse replacement, I think they’d be nice to travel with, and the best reason of all to pick one up-cute backpacks finally exist!
marc by marc jacobs, pretty nylon backpack, $158
urban outfitters, will canvas and leather surplus backpack, $258
fred flare, recycled canvas backpack, $32
coach, poppy sequins backpack, $498 (also in navy)
