MANILA, Philippines--Welcome the new school year with accessories that will make you pop out in the crowd. When armed with these fun finds, going to school will never feel like a drag!

Stash your laptops in these bags that scream “fashionista.” The India laptop bags from Cathy’s Bags come in two sizes—P2,200 for small (for 13-inch Macbooks and most 12.1-inch to 13-inch laptops) and P2,500 for medium (for 15-inch Macbook Pros and most 14.1-inch to 15.4-inch laptops). The India is made up of a fully padded bag body and has a laptop compartment and multiple interior pockets. The bags are available in black with neon yellow and turquoise trim and tan with bright orange and fuchsia trim. http://cathysbags.com

Ideal for students who use backpacks, NOYP laptop sleeves come in five sizes—mini size (for netbooks or mini laptops), 12-inch, 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch sizes—all at P850. The sleeves’ exterior is made of thick cotton canvas and lined with 10 mm high density foam. NOYP laptop sleeves also come in funky prints that are sure to suit everyone’s fancy.http://getnoyp.multiply.com, 0918-9793642 or 09178358346

Another one of Cathy’s laptop bags is the Marlene. Priced at P3,800 for the small and medium sizes, these beaded bags come in a structured and padded body with a heavily padded removable laptop sleeve. Its exterior pocket is adorned with wooden beads, studs and coconut shell details. The Marlene laptop bag is also available in olive with purple trim. Available at Firma and Felicity boutiques at Greenbelt 3, Trinoma and Shangri-la Plaza

Spice up an outfit with these Ichigo statement shoes that can stand long walks around campus. Ina oxfords (P780) come in mulberry, gold and gunmetal and are made of suede and calf leather. Anika sandals (P750) made of calf leather come in gold, white and navy. Lena satin ballet flats (P750) come in violet, red, black and emerald green. Tamara sandal booties (P780) made of country leather come in violet, cream and black.ichigoshoes.multiply.com

At P500 a piece, the iJournal Dreambook is a perfect addition to one’s school bag, serving as a planner, a journal, and a goal book all in one. Inside, iJournal Dreambook allows one to keep track of events, commitments, goals, and dreams for the school year through goal and task checklists and spaces for daily blessings and accomplishments. Its calendar also allows for one to fill in the dates himself as the iJournal Dreambook team’s mantra goes: “you can begin anew at any point in your life!” Personalize your dreambook’s cover via your own vision board made up of photos, sketches and magazine cutouts that speak of your ambitions in life. http://ijournaldreambook.multiply.com

Hate the inconvenience of digging into your bags when paying for a meal at the cafeteria? Swish wallets grant you the privilege of keeping your bills and credit cards intact and within reach. The sleek and waterproof plastic wallet can very much fit into your jeans’ pockets or can be worn around your neck (lanyard provided) for more accessibility. The wallets are available in fuchsia pink, cobalt blue, purple, black, red and green. Swish wallets cost P300. fabfinds.multiply.com

A synched waist is always the best remedy to a lose top or dress. Emphasize your curves with Flatterbuy garter belts (P250 a piece) that are instant bets at perking up and glamorizing an outfit. These belts come in different styles—(top to bottom) Fahari, Faizah, Fahima, Fallona, and Faina, and many more. fabfinds.multiply.com

Photos courtesy of Cathy’s Bags, NOYP, and Ichigo Shoes.