Outside the (Backpack) Box

I’m really into backpacks. I remember spending hours meticulously organising all of my pencils, notebooks etc. into just the right pocket. Now that my school days are over I’ve felt a backpack shaped hole in my life that I needed to fill. I have a glorious one from Whistles (let me know if you’d like to see a post on that one too) which is of course always a safe bet, but when I was browsing on ASOS I stumbled across the Grafea Wild at Heart Backpack which is a bit out of the box for me. For starters, it’s white. I don’t think I own a single white accessory and don’t even get me started on the dalmation print. It goes against everything I normally like, but week after week I kept finding myself looking at it longingly from my computer screen, so I decided to step outside the backpack box and go for it.

I brought it on my recent trip to NYC and it was a really handy thing to have around. It held my wallet, camera, shopping etc. without having the inconvenience of a traditional handbag. It’s made with some seriously sturdy materials which make stuffing the bag full of heavy stuff less worrying (those straps aren’t going anywhere). I love the extra details like the grey/blue stitching and the little ribbon at the top! I think what I like most about this is that I felt normal wearing it with my go-to leather jacket, but this will also look absolutely adorable in the summer with a plain white t-shirt. This backpack was certainly an investment, but because of the craftsmanship, materials and timeless shape I think it’s justified.

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What do you think of backpacks? Are they your thing or not really?

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