Vanessa Hudgens has been seen using her Cole Haan Phoebe Crossbody Bag a number of times lately that I thought it warranted another post here on Cross Body Purses. But just recently, Vanessa has been spotted using a different bag – and she’s using it quite a lot.

Here’s the bag that Baby V replaced her Cole Haan Phoebe Crossbody Bag with:

Candid shots of Vanessa Hudgens from August 19th to the 31st carrying a tan cross body flap bag

I guess it’s no mystery anymore – the tan cross body flap bag Vanessa Hudgens replaced her Cole Haan bag with is also from Cole Haan. It’s the Cole Haan Raleigh Small Crossbody Flap:

This bag has already been blogged about a lot but here’s something you might not yet know: this bag is currently on clearance at eBags.com. What once was $298.00 is now just going for $99.99. That means you’ll only be paying a third of the price for this bag at eBags!

You gotta hurry though because these things are selling quick and stocks are very limited. In case you don’t quite make it, Zappos.com also has the Cole Haan Raleigh Small Crossbody Flap on sale with prices in between $169.00 to $238.40. They don’t have the Woodbury Nubuck color in the picture above, but they do have it in Black, Lemon and Postman Blue Nubuck. I personally like the Blue Nubuck color!

Credit: National Photo Group, PacificCoastNewsOnline, INFDaily, FamePictures.com

If you’re off to another academic year this September, then this write-up is for you. I’m sure you’re in the middle of your back-to-school shopping, so while you’re at it, how about if I convince you to make the crossbody your official bag for the coming school season?

And why not? It’s a pretty handy purse; it will make carrying those school things a whole lot easier by keeping both your hands free. It’s also a popular purse choice used by TV shows like Gossip Girl and Vampire Diaries, so you’ll actually be wearing something in-trend and fashionable.

If that still hasn’t gotten you convinced, well then how about if I show you six more?

Feminine and Frilly

for days when you want to simply feel like a true blue girl

Steve Madden BRufflr Zipper Satchel, US$98

Glam and Gorgeous

walk the halls like you own it with this chain strapped patent crossbody

Gustto Kimberly Bag, US$96

Bohemian Babe

feelin’ like a hippie for the day? this fringed purple Gustto bag will do the trick

Gustto Celia Bag, US$93

Preppy Princess

for days when you want to look crisp and clean and insanely well put-together

Big Buddha Zippy, US$83

Sports Star

part of the school’s swim team? no problem. this roomy black purse will house all the extra clothes you need.

Nine West Spot Light Medium Satchel, US$79

Reliable and Ready

can’t decide what to wear? this ever reliable classic brown flap crossbody will save your day

Aldo Lamantagne, US$46

So there you have it, six (6) reasons why the crossbody should be your designated school bag; six (6) reasons that tell you the crossbody is NEVER boring; AND six (6) wonderful reasons that are ALL priced under US$100!

You can shop for these “reasons” at Zappos.com

Last month, we saw Jessica Szohr looking downright sexy and casual in a purple fringe crossbody while filming a scene for Gossip Girl (click here to read article).

Jessica Szohr, filming a scene for Gossip Girl, July 26

And just last week, she was spotted with our favorite purse once again, this time, a more classic looking saddle-like piece which she wore together with a frilly, ruffled, and girly outfit while filming another scene for the hot show.

Jessica Szohr, filming for Gossip Girl, August 17

So here’s the question I would like you to ponder on, which Jessica Szohr (or should I say Vanessa Abrams?) version do you prefer?

The uber casual, slightly bohemian, jean shorts wearing hot chick we saw a month ago? Or the ultra girly, ruffle wearing, sweet looking, lady like version spotted last week?

If you’re into flirty florals and ruffles, then you’d probably prefer the latter. In which case, you can get Jessica’s/Vanessa’s look with these pieces:

Shumaq Sarah Ruffle Trim Dress, US$158 (BlueFly); Lucky Brand Saddle Up Crossbody, US$159 (Zappos); Jessica Simpson Gobow Sandals, US$74 (sale @ Zappos); ABS Allen Schwartz Linear Drop Earrings, US$55 (sale @ Zappos); Juicy Couture Multi Layer Necklace, US$79 (sale @ Zappos); Lucky Brand Hippie Lux Daisy Necklace, US$44 (sale @ Zappos)

Now if you simply love the no-fuss no-frills sexy casual look she had on last month, then you will probably enjoy grabbing the style with these:

Signorelli New York Aids Tank, US$29 (ChickDownTown); Joe’s Jeans Sammy Roll Hem Stretch Denim Shorts, US$98 (ChickDownTown); Susan Farber Suede Tahoe Fringe Crossbody, US$266 (sale @ BlueFly); Jessica Simpson Beaded Cuff, US$43 (sale @ Zappos); Kendra Scott Otylia Ring, US$79 (Zappos); Lucky Brand Bonaroo Bound Voyage Necklace, US$35 (Zappos); Fossil Inspirational Cluster Necklace, US$75 (Zappos); Stuart Weitzman Studclog, US$197 (Zappos)