https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:19:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1026507 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 08:35:05 +0000 Anonymous 1026507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You certainly know how to pick a stylish backpack! I love all your stylings with it too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1026449 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:46:57 +0000 CocoLion 1026449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a beautiful backpack! &nbsp;I love how you have styled it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1026435 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:06:06 +0000 Anonymous 1026435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks perfect for your style and your lifestyle too. That is a beautiful bag. The quality of the leather shines through the photographs . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1026407 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 03:12:10 +0000 Beth Ann 1026407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quality leather and refined proportions make this look completely fab and practical.&nbsp; Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1026311 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 01:25:37 +0000 Marley 1026311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect for you!&nbsp; And, I love all of your outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1026232 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 23:50:38 +0000 Day Vies 1026232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you make that bag look SO good! I'll go back to drooling over those pictures now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1026207 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 23:00:38 +0000 hedgiehog 1026207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, I love the backpack. It is practical and stylish at the same time. I've always associated them with students but now I find the need for one. My DH bought me a camera for my birthday and I think I would much prefer a backpack than a bulky camera bag. You have inspired me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025944 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:02:33 +0000 rachylou 1025944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*Making a note of Jobis* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025941 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:56:43 +0000 Diana 1025941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it and it's just perfect for cycling.&nbsp; Like Suz, I don't understand why everyone thinks backpacks are so amenable to pickpocketing on public transit.&nbsp; It totally depends on the design.&nbsp; I think as long as you don't have the kind with the vertical zip down the front or side you are fine.&nbsp; In fact, I'm going to post a photo of mine to prove that point! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025906 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:24:41 +0000 Isabel 1025906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha ! &nbsp;First, you look utterly fabulous ! &nbsp;Second, it would really cut down on Angie's work time if she just followed YOU. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025904 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:19:23 +0000 MsMary 1025904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great-looking bag, and so you!!&nbsp; Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025881 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:38:41 +0000 Susie 1025881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh it fits you- and your lifestyle- just perfectly. I love how minimal and sleek it looks.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025864 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:36:43 +0000 texstyle 1025864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others, this is a great looking backpack - and it looks perfect for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025837 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:59:27 +0000 Angie 1025837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super killer perfect rucksack for you, Ornella. YLF. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025779 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 13:47:19 +0000 vibgyor004 1025779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this one...what a cute little thing it is!! and your pictures are an inspiration for me!! Need to find one cute backpack for myself soon! Thanks Ornella </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025775 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 13:41:34 +0000 Lisa 1025775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great classic looking piece.&nbsp; If I was biking often, I would also sport a backpack.&nbsp; I think you were ahead of the curve, neat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025765 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 13:27:31 +0000 rute 1025765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous! So "french chic"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025756 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 13:16:19 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1025756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the size and simplicity of this backpack Ornella. It is sleek and ladylike and looks fantastic with your outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025740 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 13:00:57 +0000 Suz 1025740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super, Ornella!&nbsp;</p> <p>You know, I don't really understand the public transport concerns. When I'm wearing a backpack I slip it off and hold it in front of me on transit; this is more polite to other users anyway, making for more room!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025739 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:56:35 +0000 Mander 1025739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute! I'd still like one that is a tiny bit bigger but I might have to look out for one of these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025719 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:38:46 +0000 Raisin 1025719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE your backpack Ornella! &nbsp;It is so gorgeous! &nbsp;I bet it's great for MOTG, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025698 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:11:01 +0000 Jaime 1025698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely a case where form and function come together perfectly for your style. You look great with your backpack! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025696 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:06:11 +0000 Anonymous 1025696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is perfect for your needs and looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025695 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:04:45 +0000 Sveta 1025695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, you were ahead of the curve on this one! Don't you like when it happens; when you go for something purely for practical reasons and end up being on trend/ :-)<br />I think it is a great backpack and suits you very well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025693 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:03:43 +0000 ramya 1025693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am one more user who uses it for practical purpose. Mine is brown in color.<br />And Norway is pretty safe so again no public safety issues. Leaves my hand free for grocery shopping :)</p> <p>No picture of it currently. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-upscale-backpack#post-1025689 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:56:54 +0000 Ornella 1025689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the comment to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/09/10/trend-upscale-backpacks">the blog post about upscale backpacks</a> I wrote:</p> <p>"<i>LOL, I have unknowingly embraced this trend because – once again – I was aiming purely for practicality. Because I use bike to get around, my crossbody bags were either sliding in front of me or were tucked behind me in the basket, and neither was acceptable. I needed something that goes over two shoulders, stays at the back, but is not bulky (i.e. does not have that strong sporty vibe) and had to be pretty and sleek. Backpack, I wondered? Yes, backpack. So, I had it on my wish/need list for a while and have and managed to find a perfect one, sort of love at first sight. It served me well during the summer and it will probably do well in colder months too.</i>"</p> <p>I wore my backpack more than any other bag this summer. Because it was right for my style (simple, sleek, no gimmicks), I worked in a number f situations.&nbsp;It really showcases how much dressing is about lifestyle - while it's perfect for me now (I get out and about on the bike in the car and have no issues with public transport safety), I could certainly not use it as much - and&nbsp;probably&nbsp;not even consider - if I depended on the public transport, as rute pointed out in the blog comment too.</p> <p>The backpack is by the German brand&nbsp;Jobis, it is made of black leather and is of excellent quality. It&nbsp;does not hold much stuff (purse, keys, phone, small bottle of water and A4 notebook - btw, the second photo is from the internet, I rarely stuff mine this much ;-)&nbsp;) but is the right size for what I need it for. The two straps that go over the shoulder&nbsp;can be zipped almost all the way down&nbsp;to make it into one strap.</p> <p>Below are some of&nbsp;my outfits featuring the backpack, all shown on YLF before.</p>