As the daughter of Toronto-based makeup artist Misty Fox, 8-year-old Violet Keeler Fox is no stranger to life in the fashion lane. Here the third grader shares her favourite picks for back-to-school carryalls for gamers, artists and Minion-lovers alike.
Survey backpack
“This backpack is very neutral and has beachy, sunset colours. I can stick lots of buttons to this or paint some palm trees on it.”
$99 through www.herschelsupply.ca
Despicable Me backpack
“This backpack is SO cute. I love the movie [Minions]. This is good for kids my age; the colours are yellow and blue, and that represents happiness and sadness. It’s okay to be sad and happy.”
$30 through www.ebay.ca.
Roots backpack
“I love Roots. This is colourful and for someone who loves lots of space and pockets.”
$49.99 at Soft Moc (https://www.softmoc.com).
Shark backpack
“This backpack is cool and for girls and boys. It’s funny because you can actually get your school lunch out of the shark’s mouth.”
$49.99 through www.amazon.ca
Minecraft Creeper backpack
“This one is awesome; it represents pixel video games – Minecraft is my favourite. I would suggest this bag for a gamer.”
- $39.99 (U.S.) through www.thinkgeek.com.
LeSportsac Voyager Printed Backpack
“It kinda reminds me of the ocean and looks a bit like leopard skin, which is always in style.”
$149 at Hudson’s Bay (https://www.thebay.com).