Jess Woynilko

It’s September, the summer is officially over and it’s time to get back to reality for a couple months. There’s nothing better than kicking the fall off with a cute new work/school bag. Just kidding, there’s a million things better than a new bag, but I have to stay within the boundaries of the incredibly popular Style Savvy. Okay back to bags. Here are some cute and functional bags that will freshen up your fall look.

First up, for all those cutie little new college students, is Herschel Supply Co. One might argue backpacks are dorky, but I’m here to tell you they’re classic. There was a time in my life when I used to live in an even bigger city than Worcester, this was the pinnacle of my style journey tbh. It was a better time for fashion that I can’t even think about because it makes me so incredibly nostalgic, but picture skinny jeans, going out tops and all things arrows/feathers. A Herschel backpack complimented almost any city look, and you could fit everything needed for the day/evening/next morning in it. They range from $65 to $80, are super durable and come in a variety of colors and patterns. My dream outfit would be an American Apparel tri-blend v neck and running shorts with a Herschel backpack. Sigh. Let’s move on, I’m getting bummed and feeling old.

Now that I am six hundred years old, I’m all about smart looking bags for the workplace. Maika’s founder, Viola Sutanto, is a Tory Burch Fellow who comes from a family with “over four decades of global experience in the luxury bags and lifestyle industry”, which def gives big time nepo baby vibes, but they’re sustainable and cute. The Commuter Totes are perfect for any professional with a padded laptop compartment, lots of pockets and even an oversized side pocket to hold your Nalgene bottle. Please note I did not say Stanley cup because I just cannot even go there. The Commuter Totes are $89, pricey but worth it. Check out the range of super cute designs, I’m all about the Mendocino because I’ve been on a big mushroom kick lately (wink).

I originally wanted to write about bags because of the Croc like beach bag I kept seeing at the beach this summer.  It was confusing, probably because of my recent mushroom kick, but I was kind of into them? Anyway, after a quick Google search I discovered the Bogg Bag. I don’t know, they seem like such a dumb novelty but also really convenient because they’re durable and have lots of accessories. $90 is a little out of my price range for what is essentially just an oversized Croc turned beach bag, but I would buy one if I fell into some sort of financial windfall. The design choices are endless and the accessories range from beverage holders to tassels. The $12 “Decorative Bits”, aka jibbitz,  can show off your personality. These options are also endless, but think a dolphin jumping over the sun, #momlife, sports inspo and a wine glass/latte/margarita/any other drink moms like. I’m not sure if I would show up to school or the office with a Bogg Bag, but they look pretty solid for any type of outdoor/sports practice setting.

Whether it’s impressing your new classmates or showing off to your coworkers, treat your damn self to a bag. Dump out your old bag, enjoy the filthy spare change that’s been sitting on the bottom forever and make that empty promise to yourself that you’re going to keep your shit organized for real this time.