… it was always fun to strut around campus with a brand new handbag. I was never into backpacks but Marc Jacobs has brought us a super stylish one for this school year.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs “Preppy” Nylon Backpack is definitely a bag I would of wanted if I was still attending school. It’s not your typical dull book bag, and actually looks quite fashionable. I love that the backpack features a luggage tag! I’m sure other book bags in the past have had one, but it looks really …

… think you’re going, little Missy? Hopefully nowhere, until you’ve got hold of this adorable Marc By Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Backpack! This vibrant little number is an absolute scream. I want one in every color! What exactly are the colors, you ask? Why, black, quartz grey, and the bright plum pictured here, of course! This sugary sweet treat features double shoulder straps, front zip pockets, side patch pockets, a zip-around closure, a front logo plaque, a top locker loop, and logo …

… you like to invest in a new bag(s) every season. Always at the top of my list is the visionary Marc Jacobs, who once again thrills with the new Wellington Small Fulton Goatskin Satchel. Your look gets an immediate pop of vivacious blue – a sort of turquoise-meets-cobalt – and you also happen to get the functionality of a practical silhouette, complete with pockets galore, a detachable shoulder strap and a timeless design. Also in beige. Available for $1195 at Nordstrom.

Boy, Marc Jacobs has really hit it out of the park this season! I’m loving so much of his Marc line – and not just because it’s reasonably priced. The Ozzie Aurora Satchel is great for those of us who enjoy the look of an exotic skin (like moi) but don’t necessarily want to walk around toting the real thing on our arms. I particularly like how authentic the faux ostrich embossing here looks, …

I don’t believe Marc Jacobs has ever created a bag that I didn’t want to automatically snag up. His MARC by Marc Jacobs Sasha Nylon Shoulder Bag looks like it is going to make a great weekend companion. The print is whimsical, the double-knot shoulder strap is comfortable, and the flat top is zip-able (I needed that last one to rhyme, forgive me). The interior sports the black-and-white logo print and one …

Finally, something completely different from the house of Marc Jacobs. Despite being a huge fan, I’m not about to deny the fact that most of his bags tend to follow a certain formula – one that very obviously works. That said, I’m also not averse to something fresh and unexpected, like the Khaki Tote. It’s new for spring, and it’s downright adorable. I love the blue gingham pattern, which suggests it should be taken on a picnic or something …

I’m a sucker for almost anything plaid, and I’m also quite a Marc Jacobs fiend, so naturally I went nuts when I saw this bag. Okay, maybe “went nuts” is a little bit of an overstatement to describe how I felt about something relatively neutral and simple, but this Marc by Marc Jacobs Static Plaid Sia Crossbody Bag definitely has my number – and for that, I was definitely excited. It’s also vastly different from the usual MJ offerings, and makes a …

… An easy way to revive a washed-out wardrobe? Add a jolt of color via a chic handbag! This Marc by Marc Jacobs Ozzie Sia Crossbody Bag makes it incredibly simple thanks to its “parrot green” hue. Even the material – ostrich-embossed PVC – will lend your look a certain sophistication, likely because it appears fairly authentic. With its sporty-meets-polished vibe, this casual crossbody is sure to win hearts of MJ fans and non-fans alike. Available for $248 at Nordstrom. …

… you want to make it work, you can. It’s just a matter of reservation. With something like this Marc by Marc Jacobs Katie Leather Clutch in your grasp, you work the trend perfectly. It offers a scanty pop of color – just enough to add interest and accent an understated look or play against a vibrant print without appearing absurdly out of place. In fact, this is one of the best ways to pull off crazy orange that I’ve seen all season! Available for $360 at NET-A-PORTER.

… decide whether sunglasses or purses are my favorite accessory, so of course I’m smitten with the Marc Jacobs What a Spectacle Beach Tote. This coated cotton canvas bag is sturdy enough for a summer at the beach, but I might just carry it all over town – with at least two pair of shades inside! Available at Piperlime for $248.