Kate Bosworth was a bare-faced beauty at the Mulberry LA Pool Party held last July 20. She even wore a casual get up to go with the no-make up look.

Kate Bosworth, July 20

But although she was looking rather ordinary, she still stole the spotlight with her stunning leopard printed crossbody, probably from the brand’s recent collection.

I like how she dressed up and brightened up her look. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen her do such a thing. We’ve seen her wear a bright colored crossbody to dress up a plain outfit before.

I guess you could say it’s a little sneaky too. I mean, be all dressed up in T shirt and jeans and somehow get away with not looking so good because the bag looks soooo darn fabulous. I wouldn’t mind taking such a cue from her though, sneaky or not. Which is why I went about searching for these:

From left (clockwise): Baggallini Uptown Bag, US$80 (Bagsbuy.com); Ashley M Comeco Bag, US$31 (Bagsbuy.com); Nina Elin Bag, US$50 (Zappos.com); Christian Audigier Julie Chain Link Mini, on discount for US$78 (6pm.com); Steven Sofie Crossbody, on discount for US$74 (Zappos.com)

On her 3^rd and last day at Coachella, celebrity style icon Kate Bosworth fashioned a look that was simple and easy – a lace tee over some tank, and a pair of denim shorts.

Kate Bosworth and her mini crossbody

To cap off the look, she used a really cute mini crossbody bag with a scalloped flap in tan and blue combo. A far but beautiful cry from the simple canvas tote with leather trim she sported during Day 1 and 2.

If you look at the bag, it looks like a Chanel with its quilted frame and turnlock.  But after checking the brand’s website, I found that no such bag exists. I will do further research and see if I can ID the bag. 

In the meantime, if you like Kate’s mini crossbody style, let the Tory Burch Rayna Pebbled Mini Bag ease your craving. It’s as cute as Kate’s mini crossbody and it offers something more with its roomy interior, and classy gold chain strap.

Tory Burch Rayna Pebbled Mini Bag

 Interior of the Tory Burch Rayna Pebbled Mini Bag

It also comes in another variant that has whipstitch detailing on the flap:

Tory Burch Rayna Mini Bag

You may purchase the Tory Burch Rayna Mini Bags from Shopbop.com. 

Here’s one celebrity I find really, really, really beautiful – Kate Bosworth. Her face is not an extraordinary one, but the more you look at her, the more beautiful she becomes. There’s just something so serene and fresh about the way she looks.

Apart from her celebrity status, her fine taste in fashion and talent for mixing pieces that turn into stylish outfits (case in point, the picture below) have earned her a fan base of fashionistas.

Kate Bosworth

Even in a simple and casual 3-piece ensemble, she looks stylish and classy. But that bright orange crossbody she’s using, is what’s creating the statement, subtly elevating her look to a higher level.

So let’s take a hint from Kate – a colorful mini-crossbody bag is always a great accessory to brighten up an outfit. Plus, it functions as a container for your lipstick, compact, personal technology, bills and a few cards.

If you’re up for the look, wear a 3-piece casual ensemble like Kate’s and purchase the Ashley M Rhinestone Peace Sign Cross Shoulder Bag OR the Baekgaard City Hipster.

Ashley M Rhinestone Peace Sign Cross Shoulder Bag, US$30

Baekgaard City Hipster, US$46

Both styles come in other bright and basic colors, and both are under US$50 so you’re at liberty to buy several.

Other bright colors of Ashley M Rhinestone Peace Sign Cross Shoulder Bag

Other bright colors of Baekgaard City Hipster