Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Practical and Stylish Handbags for School

By Jay Daniels

Backpacks are practical, usually large enough to carry a lot of books and other things and very easy to carry around. That's why they are more commonly used as schoolbags. But for all the practicality of a backpack, girls can luckily make use of handbags when they don't want to be heavily bent over like hunchbacks.

Using one as a schoolbag can be both practical and fashionable. Of course, its practicality depends on the handbags design, size and the material it is made of.

Zippers are more efficient in keeping in small and slim school materials like pens, rulers, pencils and locker keys. Books and other large objects can be easily carried around in a drawstring handbag and handbags which are sealed only with clasps. Keeping the small things inside clasp and drawstring handbags is not a good idea, unless there are inner pockets sealed with zippers. To make sure that nothing falls out of your handbag, keep them in an upright position.

If 3 textbooks can fit comfortably inside a handbag, then it may be used as a schoolbag. The books can be used to estimate if you will have enough space for other school necessities. Using a small handbag the size of a purse will not be practical enough as a schoolbag because it will hold only your cell phone and wallet. A very big handbag (a small sack?) on the other hand will certainly make you look far from fashionable. But of course the size to choose depends on the number of things you need to bring along with you.

For the material of which the handbag is made of, leather is always a good choice because it is sturdy and durable. Not to mention they are usually made in sophisticated designs. Handbags that are made of transparent plastic have also recently made their fashion debut. These are also great to use as long as the plastic is thick and the seams are securely sewed together. Denim handbags are already commonly used as schoolbags. They are usually made in different hues of black, blue and white. They are not very flashy and striking and will easily fit in a casual school setup. Handbags made of cotton cloth can also be useful. Just make sure that you don't set them on wet surfaces because the things inside might be soaked as well.

What is important to remember in selecting a handbag for school is that practicality should equal your fashion requirement. Do not just choose a handbag for its color and design. Think about the things that you will have to put in your bag and if it will be sturdy enough to hold all of them.

It will be very embarrassing if your bag suddenly breaks at the seams and spills all your things at the middle of the school grounds. You will definitely be in the limelight, but not in a graceful manner. That's why it is very important to choose handbags which are not only stylish but also sturdy.

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