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Diva on a Dime: Beauty & The Backpack

What's not to love about the academia-free backpack trend? These too-cool-for-school carry-alls will keep everyone from the busy mom to the on-the-go girl looking stylish and hands-free. 
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Hold Your Tassels

Jenny Tassel Trim Rucksack, boohoo, $44.00, boohoo.com

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Sleek Design

Metallic Clasp Rucksack, Zara, $69.99, zara.com

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Green Machine

Tumbled Leather Backpack, ASOS, $82.00, asos.com

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Zip It Up

Tassel Square Backpack, Deena & Ozzy, $59.00, urbanoutfitters.com

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Cream of the Crop

Perforated Trim Fauz Leather Backpack, Poverty Flats, $78.00, shop.nordstrom.com

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Mocha Mover

Puff Daddy Backpack, Marc Fisher, $60.99, macys.com

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Haute Puff

The tricky backpack, BCBGgeneration, $73.50, amazon.com

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Houndstooth Honey

I’ve Got My Hobbies Backpack, ModCloth, $29.99, modcloth.com

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Among The Stars

Reluctant Stars Backpack, MarcJacobs, $98.00, marcjacobs.com

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Flower Child

Peonies Backpack, Topshop, $40.00, topshop.com

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