Currently Craving: Backpacks (and a long getaway)

Hi guys and gals! So it hit me the other day that I am in a serious need for a long vacay, work has taken over my life and I just really need a break. My mother and baby brother will be coming to visit in August, which will be nice. Then DCT and I are off to Europe for a couple weeks in September, which will be great! But man, oh man what I wouldn't give to go lay around on a beach for a few days right now, with a never-ending supply of mojitos....*sigh*

Unfortunately I don't have the time to go sneak away to an exotic locale, so I'll have to settle for traveling there in my dreams and continue counting down the days to my European excursion. Though our trip is still a couple months away (or 42 days if you want to be exact...haha), I've already started planning/imagining outfits to put together and shoes that I need want to purchase for my fashionable touristy strolls through Amsterdam, Paris and where ever else we may end up.

But besides the clothes and shoes, what I've really been craving for is an awesome backpack to tote around while doing touristy things. I feel like backpacks have been making a huge come-back, there are some gorgeous leather and fabric bags out there, I've decided I must have one for Europa. And to prove my point on how fabulous they are, I've gathered a few packs for your viewing (and possibly shopping) pleasure! Enjoy!

(Get a pack (from left to right): Leather - 1. Ally Capellino Hugh Backpack 2. ESSL 'Austrian' Backpack 3. Will Leather Lennon School Backpack 4. ModeKungen Backpack; Fabric - 1. Billabong Marcolla Backpack 2. Stela 9 Rosario Mini Backpack 3. Brandy Melville Backpack 4. Volcom Copy Cat Workbag; Drawstring - 1. I Don't Like Mondays Quilted Backpack 2. Gucci Vintage Backpack 3. Pull & Bear Studded Backpack 4. Tory Burch Dash Backpack)

How do you all feel about the backpack craze? Are they a yay or nay for you?

'Till Next Time...