On and off-screen Gossip Girl sweethearts, Blake Lively and Penn Badgley can’t seem to get enough of each other as they have been seen together almost everywhere, garbed in their usual casual attire – walking, shopping, dining, holding hands, swimming, and everything else.

And as usual, in every photo taken of her, Blake looks gorgeous, even in simple T-shirt. Blessed with a beautiful face, blond hair, and truly long legs, everything she wears gets elevated to a whole new level.

In these two pictures however, I believe it’s the other way around. Yes, she looks fashionably casual in T-shirt and jean shorts, but I think wearing that plush leather crossbody bag has raised her look several notches up.

Blake Lively and Penn Badgley obviously posing for fans (notice the bag?)

Blake Lively and her beautiful crossbody bag

To get this look, the bag is the key. A good choice is the The Sak Dixie Messenger in Cocoa. This one is made of 100% genuine leather, and it has a colorful and patterned grosgrain strap that gives character and an illusion of texture to the bag.

The Sak Dixie Messenger

The flap opening of the bag has a unique design. Composed of two patterns, one is slightly crinkled while the other is smooth. The finishing touch is an embellishment of metal studs lining the center where the two patterns connect. Although it looks a bit odd, it is equally appealing as it adds to the character of the bag.

Uniquely designed flap opening of the The Sak Dixie Messenger

With its size (17x13in), the bag surely has a lot of room. The printed interior also adds bonus points to the bag.

Interior of the The Sak Dixie Messenger

Using this bag will definitely bring your look to a higher plane. The The Sak Dixie Messenger is priced at US$179 so it is pretty accessible. You can buy it at Ebags.com. I found out that this site regularly offers discounts, so it might be useful to regularly check their offerings. Who knows, you might get lucky and get this bag at a promo.

I have always liked Taylor Swift ever since she came out with her first hit single. I especially admire the way she has managed to keep her reputation pristine, very unlike most young Hollywood celebrities who are into the partying, smoking, drinking, and other forms of vice not worth mentioning.

There is just something so sweet and fresh about her, she seems to emanate with positive energy. It is quite obvious that her parents raised her well. She seems like a well-balanced celebrity teenager. One who is not only brilliant and smart, but also quite wise for her age.

Her taste in fashion is also something to be admired. Obviously her brilliance doesn’t end at writing (songs) and singing because she just recently launched her own fashion line.

Here are a few photos of Taylor looking effortlessly chic, fresh, and pretty. She completed each outfit with a fringed crossbody bag from SL McFadin. This is actually the first crossbody bag I have seen on Taylor. The bag looks roomy and easy to use, it is no wonder why Taylor loves carrying it around.

Taylor Swift carrying her SL McFadin fringed crossbody

To get Taylor’s look, you can opt for the Steve Madden Baustin Crossbody. It has the same look as the brown SL McFadin, but easier on the pocket (only US$88).

The Steve Madden Baustin Crossbody in chocolate, US$88

This great value-for-money fringed crossbody is made of genuine leather, and is spacious enough for all your everyday things so using it will be easy. It also comes in four colors – black, chocolate, camel, and turquoise.

Interior of the Steve Madden Bausting Crossbody

If you do want to shop for this item, try visiting Zappos.com because they offer it at a discount!

Twilight Saga’s Robert Pattinson was seen sporting two different messenger-type bags while traveling to and from tapings. His choice of bags is masculine, but surprisingly stylish and appealing enough for it to be noticed (or maybe we’re noticing it simply because he is Robert Pattinson).

Here’s Rob Pattinson traveling with a structured messenger worn over the shoulder instead of across the body

(photos care of Lainey Gossip)

Rob Pattinson sporting a Frye Todd Traveler worn over the shoulder instead of across the body

I always thought he would just travel with a generic looking back pack or duffel that would simply blend into the background, the kind that would match his ‘I don’t care about my unkempt hair’ persona. Apparently I was wrong. The guy obviously has taste. And he carries his bags over the shoulder too, not by the hand. Admittedly, he does look hot and sexy.

Who would have thought that by joining the cast of Twilight as Edward Cullen, he would set an unusual hair trend for guys? Who would have thought that girls would go ga-ga over such a hairstyle?

So for the guys out there who want to get Rob Pattinson’s look in these photos down to the last accessory, you know the drill. The get-up and hairstyle are not exactly hard to emulate. As for the travel accessory, use any of the following:

The MARC by Marc Jacobs Simple Leather Robbie G from Zappos.com

Dr. Koffer Fine Leather Accessories Keats Travel Bag, from Ebags.com

The Royce Leather Euro Traveler, from Bagsbuy.com