Want It Wednesday: The Stylish Backpack

Seems I've got a bad case of backpacks on the brain. Big ones, little ones, slouchy ones, structured ones... brightly color-blocked and (vegan) leather ones. This post is dedicated to what I would consider a very underrated accessory in fashion: the (oh-so-not-school-related) backpack. Here are some of my favorites...[all of which are cruelty-free]

1. Classic Black Basic:
The most versatile option. These backpacks are big enough to carry anything from large books to tiny trinkets and best of all, they match with everything. I'd wear this to the gym, out shopping, and even take it to work.

My favorite is the School's Out Mini Backpack below.

Schools Out Mini Backpack, $48, Nastygal.com

Weekend Love Backpack, $75, nastygal.com

2. Classic Backpack in Brown:

W Backpack, $103.75, Modekungen.se

 3. Classic Backpack in White: 

White lends a fresh feel to these oversized backpacks and is a great neutral for the warmer months of spring and summer.

Weekend Love Backpack in Ivory, $68, nastygal.com

4. The Colorful Carry-All: 
Have some fun with your backpack. Pick one in a bright, bold color or one with creatively quirky details.

Meredith Wendell Backstroke Backpack, $495, shopbop.com

Street Style Wings Backpack, $73.80, ontrendmall.com

5. The Sporty Backpack

I've been lusting after this Adidas Originals backpack for some time now. It's the perfect blend of style and sport-inspired cool.

Adidas Originals Backpack, $48, asos.com

5. Teeny-Tiny Mini
The teeny-tiny mini backpack is a favorite among glamazons, who are often photographed donning one of these by Chanel. A great leather-free option (featured below) is by Cesca, available at Nordstrom.

Cesca Faux Leather Backpack, $44, nordstrom.com

Try The Trend: The Vegan Leather Skirt

I first got the idea for doing this post from Who What Wear, an online fashion news site, which recently published an article on bright leather skirts for spring and summer. I liked the idea of the leather skirt for spring and so decided to round up the best vegan leather options for those love this look yet don't want to wear real leather...

Currently Craving: The Metallic Gladiator Sandal

Springtime is here! The sun is out, flowers are in bloom! The only thing that seems to be missing is a great pair of metallic gladiator sandals. Unlike most people, I wear gladiator sandals (usually gold) like its my job during the warmer months of Spring and Summer. For me, these jems are more like a wardrobe staple rather than a trendy item I'll no longer wear when I get bored of them (because I don't get bored of them). However, I've appeared to wear my old trusty gladiators to the ground and am now left with nothing to adorn my feet...