back to school: backpackin' it

I'm a huge fan of bags and purses and since it's back to school season I'm going to share my favorite kind of bag: backpacks!

You can carry around backpacks that don't make you look like a 12-year-old straight out of 6th grade. The main thing I love about backpacks is the functionality. I also don't mind having both of my hands free even when I'm lugging my books around campus.
I mean, backpacks can be just as fashionable and stylish as your trusty ole' tote or satchel.

So here are a few of my favorite backpack picks!

Patterned backpacks: I love love love patterned backpacks in different colors and textures. Also, they come in a variety of materials such as canvas, nylon, and even polyester.

top row:

Victoria's Secret PINK Backpack | $40, victoriassecret.com
Roxy Wild One Mini Backpack | $44, roxy.com
Herschel Supply Co 'Post' Backpack | $60, nordstrom.com
bottom row:
Kirra Mixed Media Rucksack Backpack | $31, pacsun.com
POVERTY FLATS by rian Stripey Back Pack | $60, dsw.com
Vans Deana Chambray Dots Backpack | $27, pacsun.com

Leather (or faux leather) backpacks: Leather backpacks come in different shapes and sizes. They can be a little bit pricier than say, canvas backpacks, but they will definitely last you for a long time.
If you're not a big fan of authentic leather, there are also other options such as vegan leather, PU leather, leatherette, and other types of faux leather.

top row:

Madewell The Transport Rucksack | $200, madewell.com
Free People Chaplin Leather Backpack | $298, freepeople.com
Coach Studio Legacy Leather Backpack | $258, coach.com
bottom row:
Zipped Up Leather Knapsack (vegan leather) | $40, brandymelvilleusa.com
ASOS Studded Backpack (PU leather) | $32, asos.com
Zip It Backpack (faux leather) | $70, nastygal.com