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Which Colored Cross Body Bag Speaks You?

Karla Manlangit — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:31:30 +0000

They said colors speak of a certain character or personality. I’m not really the type to box people up in stereotypes so this post encourages you to not just pick your favorite color, but the one that speaks what you are feeling now. Express yourself with these stunning cross body purses from Revolve Clothing and choose the color that speaks closely to your heart!

The Gypsy in Red Leather, $78, Alternative Apparel

Color: Red

Connotations: Anger, passion, love, courage

Twirl Cross Body with Flap in Lemon, $325, See by Chloe

Color: Yellow

Connotations: Cheer, happiness, joy, youth

Marlow Cross Body in Green, $245, Pour La Victoire

Color: Green

Connotations: Earth, inexperience, intelligence, fresh

Mini Mac in Electric Pink, $195, Rebecca Minkoff

Color: Pink

Connotations: Pretty, healthy, youth, feminine

Riley Oversized Leather Clutch in Cobalt, $275, House of Harlow

Color: Blue

Connotations: Loyalty, sadness, valor, peace

So what color speaks to you? For more on these featured cross body bags and purses, check out Revolve Clothing today.

Look For Less: Olivia Wilde’s Gucci Marrakech Bag

Charlesa — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:01:59 +0000

The camel-colored messenger bag is one of the most classic accessories of all time. The mini-messenger bag trend has become a go-to bag look for casual days because it is very easy to carry around, plus it also provides ample storage room for all your essential stuff.

Olivia Wilde was spotted at LAX carrying a Gucci Marrakech Messenger Bag in Camel Brown. This bag features beautiful grained leather, pale goldtone hardware and a classic front flap. It looks effortlessly stylish when paired with blue jeans and casual tops.

The bag is priced at $1,592 but it is currently sold out in Bluefly. We scoured the web and have thankfully found some similar looking items for you. Take a look at these other pretty options.

Tory Burch Robinson Mini Bag $276.50 ($395)

L.A.M.B Saratoga Vernon $265.90 (from $398)

BCBGeneration Edith Mini Messenger $46.99 (from $78)

Diane von Furstenberg Mini Harper Bag $295

Chic Aldo Cross Body Bags Under $50

Charlesa — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:51:16 +0000

There are so many great brands that offer quality products but at such a high cost. I love Aldo because they have great products at a reasonable price. Don’t get me wrong, I totally adore luxury brands like The Row, Alexander McQueen and Hermes but truthfully, it is both impractical and impossible to splurge in them all the time.

Thankfully, brands like Aldo are here, and can satisfy my fashion whims without leaving me broke. And so I headed over to Zappos to check out a couple of these chic cross body bags which are all under $50. Yey!

Aldo Cortina, $39.99

Aldo Sahota, $40

Aldo Wike, $40

Aldo Gubler, $49.99

Here’s more – because it’s the holiday season, Zappos is also currently offering a holiday shipping special. If you order before 1PM PST on Thursday (December 22), you will get FREE shipping for Guaranteed Delivery Before Christmas. More savings for everyone!

40% Discount on All Items in Esprit Stores!

Charlesa — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:51:08 +0000

Esprit is one of those brands that offer great, all-time classics, making it a go-to site for many people. I have great news for all you Esprit fanaticos out there – they are currently offering a 40% off discount in all stores, including their online shop. So what else was there to do but head over to their website and browse around? Here are some of the cross body bags included in my own shopping list:

Ladies Small Handbag, $59.50

Ladies Faux Leather Bag, $89.50

Leather Bag, $119.50

Winema Handbag, $125.99

There are so many more equally beautiful options on the site that you can drool over. To avail of the 40% discount, just use the coupon code WINTER12 on the checkout page. This offer is only good until December 18, so hurry!

Vintage-Inspired Cross Body Purse for the Very Stylish Girl!

Karla Manlangit — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:44:22 +0000

Bring out your chic, vintage-style this Christmas with some amazing items from Mod Cloth! Evoke style and elegance with the classic color that is black. Our cross body purse inspiration is this boxy carryall with a wonderful three dimensional bow detail.

State Your Case Shoulder Bag, $69.99

This is a wonderful, adaptable cross body bag for any outfit and can dress anything up from jeans to short dresses. For example, it would look really dashing with this prim and proper frock from Dear Creatures.

The Bells of London, Ohio Dress, $129.99

Match your sweet and chic outfit with this simple peep-toe flat which features a bow to match the one on your box flap bag!

Flat Out Adorable in Bumble, $29.99

Finally, you can accessorize with this large, onyx-hued heart ring. This accessory is a great investment piece because it makes a simple, striking accent to any outfit, dressy or casual.

Heart to Love Ring, $12.99

For more chic black items for the holidays, check out the lovely collection at Mod Cloth! Merry Christmas!

Look for Less: Agyness Deyn’s Green Proenza Schouler PS11

Charlesa — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:36:54 +0000

Cross body bags and satchels are big in the UK. These structured bags are perfect when paired with preppy wardrobe, which is a very popular look there. British supermodel Agyness Deyn chose the perfect arm candy to accessorize her basic wardrobe. The Proenza Schouler PS11 is beautiful in any color but this apple green rendition adds major hotness points.

Agyness Deyn in a launch party for Lexington Social House in March 2011

The PS11 was originally released in only two colors: Black and Brown. Because the public cheerfully embraced the new design, more versions were released afterwards. The satchel is priced at $1,850 but we have found a great looking steal in Revolve Clothing. This cheaper alternative has the same elements as the luxurious PS11, minus the expensive price tag.

Pour La Victoire Marlow $245

Fossils, Twist Locks, and Flaps

Kelly — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:42:33 +0000

In our recents posts, we’ve given you ideas for the coming holiday season. We’ve shown you the ideal color – red – for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and we’ve also suggested Marc by Marc Jacobs as a gift idea. On this post, we’ll give you more! Among the new arrivals at Zappos are cross-bodies with flaps and twist-lock closures. Their style and different shades are suitable for the holidays, as a gift for the special people in our lives or for ourselves.

We found three models that we particularly like. The first one is the Maddox Twist Lock, which comes in 16 different shades. Here are 4 of them:

FOSSIL MADDOX TWIST LOCK TAPESTRY, $128.00

FOSSIL MADDOX TWIST LOCK LIGHT PATCHWORK, $128.00

FOSSIL MADDOX TWIST LOCK IN BROWN, $128.00

FOSSIL MADDOX TWIST LOCK IN BLUE GREY, $138.00

The second Fossil cross-body we’re featuring is the Vintage Re-Issue. It comes in 14 shades, 4 of which immediately caught our eye.

FOSSIL VINTAGE RE-ISSUE FLAP CROSSBODY WITH LOCK IN RED MULTI, $158.00

FOSSIL VINTAGE RE-ISSUE FLAP CROSSBODY WITH LOCK IN DARK FLORAL, $158.00

FOSSIL VINTAGE RE-ISSUE FLAP CROSSBODY WITH LOCK IN BROWN MULTI, $198.00

FOSSIL VINTAGE RE-ISSUE FLAP CROSSBODY WITH LOCK IN CHEETAH, $178.00

The last of our featured Fossil models is the Mason Flap. It comes in 6 shades, but the one we particularly like is the Multi.

FOSSIL MASON FLAP IN MULTI, $178.00

Some of the shades are festive, and some are subdued. Here’s an idea: Get the models in festive shades as gifts or as accessories to go with your outfits for the holiday celebrations you’ll be attending, but in the meantime, while the season isn’t upon us yet, you can get the subdued tones for everyday casual use.

If you’re building your cross-body collection, that’s definitely one way to do it!

Fire Up the Holidays With Red Cross Body Purses from Nordstrom!

Karla Manlangit — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:09:24 +0000

Color is important this holiday season. Striking hues fully express the celebratory mood of Thanksgiving and Christmas. This week, we choose red cross body purses from Nordstrom to liven up our style! Check out these new, crimson bags that give the holidays a chic and stylish nod!

Sophia Mini, $176.90, Milly

This mini cross body purse gives full-blown mod style with its large gold-tone metal buttons and glossy red, crinkled leather. It features a gold-tone pull-through chain strap for versatile cross body use.

Leather Crossbody Bag, $492, Longchamp

We love the practicality of a cross body bucket bag and this one from Longchamp gives you that along with style. This pebbled-leather bag features a zip-around pocket on the front as well as a drawstring strap.

Gale, $138, Hobo International

Slender and chic, this glazed leather cross body purse features great organizing compartments without being a bulky bag. It has an interior zip, currency and wall pockets along with card slots and an ID window.

Mini MAC Clutch, $195, Rebecca Minkoff

Bold yet understated, this red, glazed leather mini purse features an oversized clip-lock for exterior decor and closure. This bag can also go from day to night with its optional gold chain strap.

Melborne Mojito, $195, Brahmin

Probably our favorite among the bunch, this croc-embossed leather mini-tote is a practical cross body purse with its multiple zip and slide pockets, and adjustable shoulder strap.

Go Places with the Traveling Translator Cross Body Satchel!

Karla Manlangit — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:43:54 +0000

I am dreaming of traveling, not to any specific place but just the idea of traveling. It can be far or in the proximity of my own city, just as long as there is a feel of leaving home, exploring a new surrounding and gaining a priceless experience.

Traveling Translator Satchel, $69.99, ModCloth

The Traveling Translator Satchel on ModCloth gives the traveling idea an Old World charm. The front exterior is a combination of the dark brown faux leather flap that hangs over a colored topographic map. The piping has the blue, red and white stripes of mailing envelopes.

Like a huge envelope, the satchel has the words “Return to Sender” on the flap and a stitched birdie patch depicted in flight, holding a sealed letter. Striped ribbons adorn the front as well. It features an adjustable strap so you can wear over your shoulder or across your body so you can navigate around cities and towns comfortably, precious traveling items in tow.

Traveling Translator Tote, $99.99, ModCloth

This cross body bag also has a tote equivalent, in case you’re interested. It features the same topographic map and dark brown faux leather. Even the birdie patch is on its exterior pocket shaped like a letter envelope.

The traveling starts now, don’t you think?

Update Your Fall Accessories with Cross-Body Purses from Rebecca Minkoff!

Karla Manlangit — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 01:10:06 +0000

Looking for cross-body purses to update your fall wardrobe? Then let us suggest a name that has all your requirements spot on: Rebecca Minkoff.

This California-born designer began her career with clothes in 2001 when she launched her clothing line. It was only after her good friend, actress Jenna Elfman asked her to design a handbag for her next movie. Because of her bags’ versatility and functionality, Rebecca Minkoff’s bags can be seen in the arms, or in this case, across the bodies of huge stars such as Lindsay Lohan, Sarah Jessica Parker and Debra Messing.

Check out Rebecca Minkoff’s stylish cross-body bags that are perfect for the autumn season and beyond!

Boyfriend Cross-Body, $295

Remember, you always have room for a bronze metallic bag. This small cross-body bag can be a great match with your brown leather boots and therefore, with any outfit.

Serenade Cross-Body, $225

Bring some country style to your ankle booties and pair it with this gold-studded leather purse. Great with skinny denims.

Baby Belle Cross-Body, $295

The leather and straw combo of this bag brings a retro vibe to your outfit. The gold tone chain straps and hardware bring a touch of glam as well. The interior features a special slot to keep your credit cards contained.

Kiss Baby Cross-Body, $185.25

Who doesn’t love suede? Be urban chic with this silver studded purse that would look fantastic with your little black dress and killer heels.

Main Squeeze Fold-Over Cross-Body, $375.25

Earthy tones are great this season. Check out this sturdy olive leather bag that is functional as well as fabulous. The gal-on-the-go would love its fold-over feature, its numerous pockets and adjustable straps.

Visit Endless for more of Rebecca Minkoff’s cross-body purses!