Stylish school bags for 2012

The days prior to school reopening is always fun. You have to get uniforms, bags for school, new books and finally the thrill of seeing your friends everyday. There are always new styles coming in each season so children can show off their new bags to their friends. The market is brimming with exquisite school bags and you will have a hard time choosing one for your child. If you take him along for shopping then you will be amazed at his preferences. Suddenly he doesn't like last year's designs any more and he is asking for something entirely different this year.

College going girls are very, very particular about their bags for school. They want something cool, lightweight, stunning and entirely unique. They are ready to go to any lengths to look different from the rest of the girls in the university. They like tote bags because they are extremely cute, looks really fashionable and can carry loads of books. You will be amazed at the stunning possibilities offered with tote bags. You will find them in so many styles, colours and designs. And the biggest thing is that you can use these tote bags not just for school, but for other purposes too.

Then there are the backpacks. These are always a hot choice among school going children. Imprinted with their favourite cartoon characters, these backpacks also aims to win back loyal admirers with new colours and designs. And these backpacks are here to stay, no matter what bags come in and go out. They are waterproof and so you can easily make them last through a whole season of rain. If you have lots of books to carry this year, then this is one you should go for. The poly body backpack is in this year and they come in lovely colours of green and blue. The polyester vinyl backing of this bag makes it all the more user-friendly.

If you are looking for something that is a cross between a tote bag and a backpack then you will be happy getting a messenger/shoulder bag. These are extremely sturdy and so can carry more books than a tote bag. And they look cuter than backpacks; ideal for children who are very particular about how they are seen in public. These shoulder bags for school are waterproof and come in cool colours. There are some chic classroom styles released this year. Black messenger bags are in, so make sure you get one for yourself. They will go with any kind of outfit. There are handy pockets with Velcro so you can cram in a lot of things inside the bag. Storm is the major brand that releases quality bags this year and there is one Storm bag that has caught the fantasy of many school children – it is a messenger bag with a monochrome Union Jack on the front flap.