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10 Backpacks For Toting Your Tech Gear in Style

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:00:58 PDT

Everything '90s is coming back in style, so it's only appropriate that backpacks get a reboot as well. But the backpacks you grew up with are long gone. These days, backpacks are getting a runway makeover, with styles popping up in Spring shows all over the globe. And since you're a working woman, you can ditch the heavy textbooks and tote your laptop, tablet, and other tech gear with these fashionably appropriate backpacks for Spring.

Incase Updates Its Iconic Laptop Bag Lineup For Spring

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:21:20 PST

You know an Incase bag when you see one - their rounded sides and flat bottoms allow for maximum packing abilities, while its padded walls provide protection to laptops of any size. And just in time for Spring, Incase has rolled out some new materials to accessorize with your wardrobe, including new heathered and weather-resistant nylon to keep those Spring showers from watering down your machine. There are plenty of color options and combinations to choose from with Incase's Campus Packs, Slings, and Compact Backpacks, which range in price from $80 to $100.

Of course, if you already have a laptop bag you couldn't imagine giving up, Incase has also given an overhaul to its heather and nylon laptop cases and sleeves, which you can pick up for $50.

Charge Your Gadgets While You Commute: Powerbag

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:11:24 PDT

Everyone has been in a situation where their smartphone, tablet, or laptop runs out of battery power at a most inconvenient time. For those situations, there's the Powerbag. Coming in three styles (backpack, messenger, and briefcases), the Powerbag contains a discreet battery, so you can charge your gadgets while on the go.

Texting and surfing hounds will love the fact that the Deluxe Backpack will charge your phone up to four times without needing to be recharged while other backpack, messenger, and briefcase editions can juice up your phone twice. All bags come in a range of colors, so check out the goods and prices in the gallery.

11 Swagger-Worthy Back-to-School Backpacks

LilSugar — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:30:20 PDT

Time hasn't completely run out for parents erring on the side of slacker to get their kids a back-to-school backpack they'll love. Even lil ones carry heavy loads these days, so keep reading for a selection of supercool styles that tots will be eager to show off.

The Best Backpacks and Totes For Back to School!

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:38:04 PDT

The book bag has come a long way since the days of your trusty old Jansport backpack (which we still love). Now there are a slew of styles to hold not just your books, but all your techy goods, too. We rounded up our favorite messenger bags, backpacks, and totes for a collection that's sure to please every campus personality. Click the slideshow to see (and shop) our top picks and start getting excited for back to school!

Best of 2010: Accessories Trend of the Year

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:00:03 PST

It was quite the year for the accessory-obsessed: there were definitely loads of baubles, bags, and footwear to drool over! Any fashionista worth her weight in gold tried at least one of these cool crazes, if not all of them. In 2010, we got schooled by chic backpacks, wrapped up in stylish turbans, and swallowed alive by giant knuckle rings. Our feet were festooned with tough motorcycle boots, and the resurgence of clogs had us jumping for joy. So tell us, what was your fave accessories trend this year?

Angelina Jolie Has a Yo Gabba Gabba Fan in Her Hands

babysugar — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:30:52 PDT

How does Shiloh Jolie-Pitt travel? With a party on her back! The 4 year old and her big sis Zahara were spotted hand in hand with mama Angelina as they made their way through LAX airport yesterday. The junior jet-setter appears to know a thing or two about packing light for a flight. She was wearing a plush Yo Gabba Gabba Brobee backpack ($60). The girls aren't the only Jolie-Pitts who love the popular Nick Jr. show. Last year, papa Brad dressed up as DJ Lance for Halloween.

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Get Set For School With Our Back-to-School “Wee”drobe Essentials

babysugar — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:00:13 PDT

Ready, set, shop! The back-to-school season is well under way and both parents and tots are shopping til they drop! Before heading out to the mall, don't miss our picks for the hottest backpacks, shoes, coats, hats, and lunch bags the lil ones will be sporting this year!

Have you heard that we're giving away back-to-school wardrobes? It's true! We're kicking off the season with a $500 gift card for a Tea Collection! Check out all of the details here!

Trend Alert: Leather Backpacks

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:00:22 PDT

We've been getting nostalgic, going back to cool, and no one can argue the accessory that preaches school the best is the backpack. Rihanna exhibits her utilitarian flair with a leather backpack, juxtaposed with a sweet Parker floral dress and sparkly pumps. Leather backpacks are kinda tough, so pairing one with frills is super smart. Rihanna would have been voted best dressed at my cool school . . .

Back-to-School “Wee”drobe Essentials: Best Backpacks

babysugar — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:00:54 PDT

Heading back to school has never been so stylish. Letting your tot pick out her own backpack all but guarantees that she will want to fill it for her first day of school. According to Consumer Reports, bags shouldn't rest more than four inches below your lil one's waistline and the shoulder strap anchors should lay one to two inches below the shoulders. We've rounded up our favorite picks of the year for boys and girls to jump start your back-to-school shopping.

Girls: 1. Ore Originals Kiddie Play Pack Flutterby ($20) 2. Lucky Bums Tracker 20L Backpack ($48) 3. Agatha Ruiz De La Prada Large Star Backpack ($24) 4. Serena and Lily Puffer Backpack ($118) 5. Four Peas Pink on Earth backpack ($35)

Boys: 1. Crumpler Baby Anchovy Backpack ($55) 2. Wildkin Pirates Backpack ($24) 3. CBH Studio Dino Backpack ($35) 4. Dabba Walla Vintage Flyer Backpack ($40) 5. Fjällräven Kanken backpack ($65)