Celebrity couple singer Katy Perry and comedian Russell Brand took some time off this busy holiday season to go and visit the Taj Mahal.

Located in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in the 17th Century in memory of his beloved bride Mumtaz Mahal who passed away during childbirth. The Taj Mahal is truly a monument of the greatness of love.

Katy Perry posted this picture of her and boyfriend Russell Brand on her Twitter page

Aww. Whether you’re a fan or not, it’s a pretty sweet picture, isn’t it?

We inspected the picture a bit more and noticed that both Russell and Katy are using some type of a crossbody bag. We’re particularly interested in Katy’s bag which looks like it’s made of some really soft fabric. Actually, it sort of looks like an apron draped over her body the way she’s holding it, but maybe that’s because there’s nothing in it.

Anyway, this inspired us to go looking for soft fabric bags that are similar to Katy Perry’s. Soft fabric hobo bags are one of the best bags to travel with because they’re deep, they can hold a lot of things, and they keep your hands free to take pictures – or in Katy Perry’s case, to wrap them around her boyfriend’s waist.

One favorite is this fabric Reversible Bag from Kavu. It’s made of 100% cotton and yes, just like the name says, it’s reversible. It also looks really sturdy and the extra pocket on the outside lets you separate must-access-quickly items from the rest of your stuff:

Kavu Reversible Bag, $36.00 at Zappos.com

Another top choice is this OGIO Hobo Purse. The zigzag diamond print is amazing and the pink/blue with the black/white color combination works for us. Oh and did we mention that this bag is reversible too? Check it out:

OGIO Hobo Purse, $59.99 at eBags.com

Last but not least, we found another desirable bag from Kavu, the U-my-bag in sunset stripe. It’s big enough to be an overnight bag, but small enough as an everyday carrier:

Kavu U-my-bag, $64.00 at Zappos.com

Let us know if you find any more soft hobo bags!

Crossbody bags and purses are typically plain in a safe neutral color, so when we came across the J.P. Ourse & Cie. motif collection, we couldn’t help but aww all over them:

J. P. Ourse & Cie. Motif Collection Kitty Pendant

J. P. Ourse & Cie. Motif Collection Scottie Pendant

J. P. Ourse & Cie. Motif Collection Westie Pendant

J. P. Ourse & Cie. Motif Collection Labrador Pendant

Aren’t the little fish and bone zipper pulls just darling?

The “pendant” in the name got us wondering at first, but it made sense when we realized that this crossbody purse isn’t a purse but a wallet:

So it’s meant to be worn around the neck or carried just like a regular wallet if you take the straps off. It’s the kind of crossbody wallet you’d need while traveling or if you’re the kind of person who often misplaces things.

J.P. Ourse & Campagnie have been making leather goods for nearly 20 years and their leathers are some of the finest in the industry. They have a classic collection of handbags, wallets, and accessories, but it is their adorable animal motif collection that really sets them apart:

J. P. Ourse & Cie. Motif Collection coin cases

J. P. Ourse & Cie. Motif Collection coin purses

The collection also includes novelty items such as dog canteens, pet taxis, and pet limos. Other leather goods such as checkbooks, cosmetic boxes, and photo albums are also in the collection, adorned with the same cutesy appliques.

The J. P. Ourse & Cie. crossbody wallets are available on eBags.com for $62.00. They’re having a winter sale right now so you save 10% on these wallets if you purchase today!

Check out more of the J. P. Ourse & Cie. Motif Collection at www.jpourse.com.

For a change, allow me to channel this article to an older Hollywood hottie, Mr. Brad Pitt (sorry girls, I am not a Clooney fan).

I have to say, he has aged well because he doesn’t look like he aged at all. Or maybe age becomes him because he still oozes with sex appeal (remember Troy? He was 40 years old when he shot that movie, but the body was so buff! Sigh….)

Of course the laugh lines are there, but up close, he still has the sexy boyish charm that placed him countless times in the top ranks of Hollywood’s sexiest. Hats off to Angelina for snagging him, and snagging him from Jennifer Aniston to boot!

Here are a few paparazzi shots of him. He was sighted arriving at the Marseille Airport, in France.

Brad Pitt and his Burberry Brit Check Messenger Bag

(images from JustJared.com)

The pictures tell you that Brad sure knows how to dress. The ensemble of T-shirt, jeans, and flight jacket topped with a beret, is a brilliant combination. The Burberry Brit Check Messenger Bag completes the look of course. The whole get-up makes him look attractive in a laid-back manner, yet effortlessly fashionable. Definitely smart wardrobe and accessory choices. Travel-sexy is how I would like to put it.

If you’re a guy who wants to achieve this travel-sexy look, or if you’re a wife (or girlfriend) and you want your other half to look this good when you travel, simply emulate the get up and purchase any of the following messenger bags that cost much less:

The Dr. Koffer Cross Stitch Messenger, US$295 at Bagsbuy.com

The Ben Sherman BS105134, US$ 179 at Bagsbuy.com

If you want more choices, simply shop at Bagsbuy.com