How To Carry Bucket and Backpack Day Packs With Style

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The spring and summer seasons always bring out the fun side of fashion. And when it comes to bags, the structured totes are often replaced by more casual options that are easier to wear.

This year, we’ve observed the increased popularity of backpacks and bucket bags. With trend-setting celebrities leading the hype, these two bag styles have become great go-to options for fashionistas who require chic but casual day bags.

Both are super chic bag styles that are perfect accessories for casual attires. Which one do you like better?

Bucket Bags

Everyone from Miranda Kerr to Hilary Duff is pretty obsessed about the Alexander Wang “Diego” bucket bag, which features gorgeous pebbled leather and textured heavy studs.

Hilary Duff headed to a Pilates class with Alexander Wang's Diego bagHilary Duff headed to a Pilates class with Alexander Wang’s Diego bag in Los Angeles on August 20, 2013 (Credit: WENN)

Bucket bags have a very casual look, but there are several that are styled very neutrally that they can be worn all year round.

Alexander Wang "Diego" Bucket BagAlexander Wang “Diego” Bucket Bag, $875

Check out our fab picks from Shopbop:

Marc by Marc Jacobs "Too Hot to Handle" Drawstring Bucket Bag in Metallic BlueMarc by Marc Jacobs “Too Hot to Handle” Drawstring Bucket Bag in Metallic Blue, $448

Rebecca Minkoff "Harley" Bucket Bag in BlackRebecca Minkoff “Harley” Bucket Bag in Black, $345

Backpacks

Pop stars like Rita Ora and Miley Cyrus have been all over backpacks since they became a big trend last year.

Rita Ora carries a pink backpack outside Novikov restaurant in MayfairRita Ora carries a pink backpack outside Novikov restaurant in Mayfair on April 2, 2014 in London, England (Credit: WENN)

With so many backpack styles now available, from funky to high fashion, we just can’t get enough of this hands-free bag. Check out our fab picks:

ZAC Zac Posen Eartha BackpackZAC Zac Posen Eartha Backpack, $275

IIIBeCa by Joy Gryson Franklin Street Backpack in ToffeeIIIBeCa by Joy Gryson Franklin Street Backpack in Toffee, $298