There are certain items in a woman’s closet that we are forever searching for. I for one need a mid-weather jacket, the perfect black pants, and honestly a chic looking backpack. Now that I am a mom on the go, it is a must to own a cool bag that can double as garbage pail, look decent at a client meeting, carry a diaper, some wipes and a few toys, and generally NOT look like a diaper bag. To be honest I have a couple cool diaper bags (a few actually- stella mccartney, skip hop), but I really want a backpack that can carry me throughout many moods. I’ve been stealing and using my husbands black simple Victorinox Swiss pack that is a touch too small for him and perfect for me, but it’s a black pack with mesh pockets- cool for weekend & bumming around, not cool enough to make an impression. So here goes with some super cute back packs I covet: 
1. My first & favorite would have to be the Rachel Comey pack. Made in 2 beautiful prints, i’ll have to ignore the bits of leather that could have been excluded. I must say this is at the high end of any budget, but if you use it everyday (or at least lots why not- note the justification already beginning) 2. Ok this Alexander Wang pack, I had to add in as it is on the ridiculous side of budget and I am purely showing it so I don’t feel guilty about the previous Comey one i really want, and I luv me some Alexander Wang. At $875 this is unjust. 3. Gotta love a classic: LeSportsac. For under $150 ($120 to be exact) get yourself a black patent classic pack you can’t go wrong with. 
4. Well we’re back up in the budget again with this relatively interesting pack from Hillary Taymour, sold at Urban Outfitters. This Collina Strada Novella bag is just plain hip and can be worn as a backpack or crossbody- and we know how popular the crossbody style is these days. I think the graphic pattern and graduated stacked leather flap detail is tre-chic. 
5. This next yummy pack called the Odyssey – Nappa from Matt & Nat is too small for my everyday choice, but it’s vegan (LOVE) and super cool. The antique brass hardware I luv. I’m telling you if it were just slightly bigger it’d be en route to me already! And also if you are not familiar with Matt & Nat GET FAMILIAR! They are one of, if not THE coolest vegan fashion oriented bag line out there. 6. Another overpriced classic is the Prada Nylon backpack & NOT in black. I think going with navy is the thing to do. With this price point it won’t be mine, but remember ‘I covet Friday’ is all about what I covet not always what I buy. 7. The last one I’ll feature is Jcrew’s Rumpled Sateen pack. This is a utilty gone mini-glam option. While I am on the fence about the color, I think with the right outfits this can work really well and it’s roomy and with a price at $138 is not awful. So this wouldn’t be complete without mentioning a few sporty options. I did not feature any of these as CHIC was a requirement, and some of these are just cool, working downtown-looking back packs, but hey some of you might dig them: Marc Jacobs Nylon Men’s pack, Simple Hangover , Deux Lux Bucket bag, Fatboy large Jumper, Canvas Multi-pocket from Top Shop, & Hurley one & only 2 pack.
