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Kate Bosworth: Mulberry and a Leopard Crossbody

Roselle — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:40 +0000

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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)

Models Carrying Cross Body Bags Mega Post

Erika — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:05:22 +0000

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Several models were spotted doing their thang and parading their cross body bags for the paps in just the past few days. There were quite a few of them in fact that I had enough to call this ”models with cross body bags” post a MEGA post.

Let’s start with Brazilian model and Matthew McConaughey’s baby mama Camila Alves who was seen shopping for flowers at an LA market last Friday:

July 23, 2010 – Camila Alves at a flower market in Los Angeles

Very low-key, hardly made up and definitely not in a place to be seen, but I’m sure there’s something about Camila Alves that made the paparazzi instantly recognize her even in this getup and at a place like this.

Second on the list is Czech supermodel Karolina Kurkova who was seen walking hand in hand with her husband Archie Drury in Tribeca last July 23:

July 23, 2010 – Karolina Kurkova goes for a walk with her husband in Tribeca after coming home from the gym

Love the fierce look that Karolina K. is giving the camera and the way that she’s walking down the sidewalk like it’s a runway!

And last but not least, the super famous, started-out-as-a-German-model Heidi Klum was seen out and about with her kids and their nannies in NYC last July 18:

Heidi Klum takes her kids out in NYC on July 18, 2010

Heidi was a good mom and spent the entire day walking, going to the park, and getting ice cream with her kids. She might have a small army of nannies to help her, but I’m happy to see that she still makes time for her kids despite her hectic schedule.

Want these models’s cross body bags?

Camila Alves’s cross body bag is the Circus 2 Bag from her own handbag line MUXO:

MUXO Circus 2 Bag, $292.00

Read and know more about Camila Alves and her MUXO handbag line here.

Karolina Kurkova’s bag is the Alexander McQueen Faithful Satchel, shown here in black:

Alexander McQueen 236721BCU0Y Faithful Satchel, $1,454.00

Other colors in other sizes are Olive, Sunflower and Straw. Check out the iridescent Olive, it’s very pretty and the lowest priced out of all of ‘em.

Heidi Klum’s exact bag hasn’t been identified yet, but get the look with this very similar Glazed Turnlock flap cross body bag from Fossil:

The Fossil Glazed Turnlock is $38.50 down from $55.00 at 6pm.com.

Credit: Photo Agency, PacificCoastNews.com

Lea Michele and Her MARC by Marc Jacobs Petal to the Metal Flap Pouchette

Roselle — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:31 +0000

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When I saw this picture of Lea Michele a few weeks ago, I knew I had seen her crossbody bag before, but from where I couldn’t pinpoint. The Glee star was spotted heading to a Sara Bareilles concert with her BFF and co-star Jonathan Groff that night (July 7).

Lea Michele and back view of Jonathan Groff, July 7

(Thank you Just Jared for your picture!)

Fast forward to yesterday, while I was browsing through Shopbop’s inventory of bags, I saw this:

MARC by Marc Jacobs Petal to the Metal Pouchette in Cement

Boy was I ecstatic! It’s Lea’s bag! Hurray for me! Finally, I can now put my mind to rest. For a while there, her bag got me going in circles.

That aside, the bag is actually quite notable. For such a small piece (only 6″H x 8″L), it can store more than your usual. Apart from the main compartment, the flap also serves as another space for storage.

It also comes in Black and Newsprint, which is like charcoal gray. If you want it, it retails for an accessible US$228; not exactly cheap, but accessible.

MARC by Marc Jacobs Petal to the Metal Flap Pouchette in Black and Newsprint

Paris Hilton’s Interesting Crystal Leopard Print Bag in Paris

Erika — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:52:25 +0000

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Paris Hilton was trying to hide from the paparazzi by donning several disguises while in Paris. She wasn’t very successful though as the paps still recognized her along with a LOT of people on the street.

Gee Paris, I don’t know, maybe it was the big, burly bodyguards, the “look-at-me” oversized sunglasses or the fact that Nicky Hilton was walking beside you that gave you away?

Paris Hilton’s failed attempts at remaining incognito while in a spy shop in Paris on July 15, 2010

Anyway, aside from Paris Hilton’s interesting attempts at disguising herself, another interesting item in her pictures is her crystal leopard print messenger bag. It’s leopard print, but crystallized!

Here are clearer pictures of Paris with the bag in full view:

July 15, 2010 – Paris Hilton spends a day shopping in France in the city of her namesake

Digitalized, almost pixelated leopard print – what a cool take on the leopard print trend! The print formed by crystal studs looks very much like leopard spots when viewed from afar but it’s a little harder to decipher up close (check out the product images at the link at the end of this post).

This bag inspired a search for other cross body bags with new, interesting twists to the leopard print and these are the three that I found:

Foley + Corinna Disco City Bag, $215.00. Bleached out leopard print – it kinda looks like it’s right side out.
Brighton Haute Spots Mini Bag, $115.00. Happy rainbow-colored leopard spots!
Dan W Jeweled Leopard Cross Body, $49.99 (was $100.00). Whitish leopard print bedecked with jewels.

Sometimes, the leopard print can look really old so I find these purses really refreshing to look at.

Paris Hilton’s own bag is the Balmain Crystal Leopard Suede Shoulder Bag. It’s € 1691.34 (curently 20% off) at LuisaViaRoma.com.

Blake Lively and Penn Badgley: Public Display of Affection

Roselle — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:50:47 +0000

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Off screen celebrity couple Blake Lively and Penn Badgley were spotted doing some PDA while out in New York City two days ago (July 13). Penn did a bit of butt squeezing on Blake and the naughty but cute deed was fully captured on camera.

Blake Lively and Penn Badgley, July 13

(thank you Just Jared for the pictures!)

I have to say, I never thought these two would last. But they seem to be going really strong. Penn is one lucky guy, that much I can say. Blake is such a catch – tall, blond, beautiful, and likes being in the relationship. What more can a guy ask for?

PDA aside, I love Blake’s outfit; her look is the precise embodiment of summer chic. The dress is simple, but with the accessories, she’s all picture perfect.

In case you’re wondering, the sandals are by Jimmy Choo and the bag is by Anthropologie.

Blake’s Accessories

(Jimmy Choo Allena Elaphe Sandals and Anthropologie Bag)

Try checking Net-A-Porter.com if they have the sandals on stock. As for the bag, it remains to be a bit of a mystery because I can’t find it in the Anthropologie website. It’s probably a fresh one that’s not available online yet.

If getting the look is all you need, no need to go breaking the bank. Go for these instead:

Sound & Matter Tie Strap Woven Dress, US$25 (PacSun.com); Lucky Brand Peace Cuff, US$38 (Zappos.com); Kangol Spiral Knit Lola Hat, US$69 (Zappos.com); Moda Spana Barkley Thong Sandals, US$58 (Zappos.com)

WITH

Ecko Red Into the Wild Flap, US$64 (Zappos.com)

Ecko Red Hold on Tied Up Crossbody, US$63

Spotted: Made Her Think Alice Bag on Tori Spelling

Roselle — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:00:48 +0000

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Here’s Tori Spelling doing some mommy duty with her two kids, Liam and Stella.

Tori Spelling, July 8

The trio were spotted at Petco buying a lizard tank. I just couldn’t help but notice the way Tori was dressed. I love the way she tucked her skinny jeans into those wide cuffed sandals, though I’m not exactly a fan of the tunic top she wore it with.

Of course, I didn’t miss the chain strap crossbody she was toting. I have seen that bag before, while browsing through Shopbop’s inventory of purses; that’s the Made Her Think Alice Bag.

Made Her Think Alice Bag

The chain strap is detachable, so it can also function as a clutch when you need the variation.

Made Her Think Alice Bag

Like it? It’s sort of pricey, going at about US$548. But if you can afford it, go ahead and make the purchase (Shopbop.com).

If you cannot though, you can opt for these equally appealing substitutes:

From top left (clockwise): Juicy Couture ’70s Tomboy Farrah, US$198; Betsey Johnson Kiss Locked Frame Crossbody, US$98; BCBG Max Azria PET-137 Crossbody, US$148

(available at Zappos.com)

Nikki Reed with Rebecca Minkoff Biker Flap Clutch

Erika — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:07:42 +0000

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Hot new actress Nikki Reed took some time off from promoting “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” and was spotted just chilling out with her “brother” Nathan in New York last July 6.

I put that in quotes because although celebrity gossip sites have identified this guy as Nikki Reed’s brother, they were seen heading into a tattoo parlor and coming out with matching bandages on their forearms that day. I don’t know, I just find that kind of strange. Do you? Maybe I’m just not the type to walk arm-in-arm and get tattoos together with my brother.

Anyway, cute outfit Nikki Reed!

NR’s cross body purse is the Rebecca Minkoff Biker Flap Clutch:

You can buy it for $375.00 at Endless.com OR get these 5 black studded clutches also with cross body straps for just $82 and under:

1. Steve Madden BJoker Medium Crossbody, $62.06. 2. BCBGeneration GEN727PY Studded Flap Clutch, $82.00. 3. Kathy Van Zeeland Glamazon East/West Clutch, $48.30. 4. Nine West Envelope Clutch Crossbody, $69.00. 5. GUESS Furious Half Flap, $68.00.

Happy 4th of July!

Erika — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:47:33 +0000

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Happy 4th of July everyone!

From us here at Cross Body Purses, here’s a patriotic collection of 7 red, white and blue cross body bags to help get in the spirit of independence:

DadGear Americana Satchel, $115.70. Can you believe this is a diaper bag for dads?!?

Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Medium 122, $89.95. A classic bag from a trusted brand.

Littlearth MVP Jersey Tote Bag/Columbus Blue Jackets, $28.00 (was $35.00). There are plenty more of these with other teams on it.

Littlearth NHL Capitols Petite Purse, $30.40 (was $38.00). Show your team spirit with this bag!

Roxy Limited Edition Arena Rock Crossbody, $55.80 (was $62.00). My personal favorite out of the bunch – the white is nice but the black might be easier to wear.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Miss Marc Spot, $158.00. Why isn’t Marc Jacobs making more stuff with this adorable print?

Vera Bradley Rosie Posie Hipster, $44.00. Check out this bag’s other colors – Vera Bradley prints are amazing!

A “Let’s Circle the World with Celebrities Carrying Cross Body Purses” Post

Erika — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:01:25 +0000

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There was a spike in celebrities carrying carrying cross body bags yesterday (at least three were seen) and the weird thing was they were all spotted in countries that are not their own.

If you can’t take a trip abroad this summer, indulge me for a minute and hop on with me and these celebs to take a short trip ’round the world via this post. Find out who was spotted where, starting with Katrina Bowden:

July 2, 2010 – Katrina Bowden out and about in Sydney, Australia with boyfriend

American actress Katrina Bowden was seen out in Sydney with her boyfriend yesterday afternoon. The cute couple was spotted walking in the city holding hands and Katrina was looking very stylish in an all-black clothes and sandal booties. The “30 rock” star is currently in Australia to shoot the Spring campaign for the Australian fashion label Wish.

Love Katrina Bowden’s grey leather cross body bag? Try the similar Diesel Concert in grey:

Diesel Concert, $130.00

From the Land Down Under, let’s take Australian superstar Kylie Minogue and go with her across the globe to London:

July 2, 2010 – Kylie Minogue arrives at the Radio 2 studios in London

Kylie Minogue breezed right into the Radio 2 studios in London looking fresh as a daisy in a crisp white shirt, khaki harem pants and beige accessories. She punched up her mostly neutral-colored outfit with a gold Chanel mini purse.

Love Kylie Minogue’s metallic gold mini cross body bag? Try the Cole Haan Village Crossbody Snake Print:

Cole Haan Village Crossbody Snake Print, $124.60 (was $178.00)

And from England we’re going back to America with Londoner Emily Blunt who has recently been seen out quite a lot in Beverly Hills, CA:

July 2, 2010 – Emily Blunt out and about in Beverly Hills, California

British actress Emily Blunt was dressed down in a t-shirt, jeans and flip flops yesterday. She was seen leaving a Beverly Hills hair salon and was carrying the same gorgeous studded leather tote she used to shop at Fred Segal a few days ago.

Love Emily Blunt’s studded grey cross body bag? Try the Big Buddha Jessica in grey:

Big Buddha Jessica, $98.95

Better Glastonbury Style: Sienna Miller or Emma Watson?

Erika — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:04:51 +0000

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Sienna Miller and Emma Watson, arguably two of the world’s most popular British actresses right now, attended the Glastonbury Music Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset, England last Saturday June 26.

Both of them donned comfortable cut off denim shorts but that’s where the similarities ended. Sienna and Emma’s Glastonbury styles couldn’t have been more different than night and day.

Here’s what Emma Watson wore – a white sleeveless button down shirt, high-waisted denim shorts held by a leopard-printed belt, a Louis Vuitton bag and plain tennis shoes:

Emma Watson flanked by friends at the Glastonbury Music Festival on Saturday, June 26, 2010

And here’s what Sienna Miller wore – just a loose grey tank top, denim shorts and combat boots, but piled on with accessories like a panama hat, a crochet vest, a red patterned sling bag and various pieces of jewelry:

Sienna Miller makes her way through the crowd at the Glastonbury Music Festival on June 26, 2010

Emma Watson was cool and casual in her very basic, very simple getup. Sienna Miller on the other hand displayed her honed boho chic sense of style by incorporating interesting pieces into her outfit.

Whose Glastonbury style do you prefer better – Emma Watson’s or Sienna Miller’s?

If your answer is Emma Watson, check out some of these cross body purses that are similar to Emma’s LV bag in the picture above:

1. Rioni Heritage Soho Messenger Bag, $116.80; 2. Etienne Aigner Logo-Patterned Cross Body Bag, $35.43; 3. Adi Designs -M- Collection European Linen Bag, $72.28.

If your answer if Sienna Miller, here are some fabric sling bags that can go from the grocery store, to the beach or to a music festival like Glastonbury:

1. San Juan Gypsy Bag (Guatamela), $37.39; 2. Cotton Knit Cinnamon Sling Bag (Nepal), $36.74; 3. Hmong Tradition Cotton Sling Tote Bag (Thailand), $34.76; 4. Cotton Hieroglyphs” Handbag (Thailand), $31.49.

Funny how their American counterparts also prefer to use cross body bags for music festivals. Read more about the bags that Dita Von Teese, Katy Perry and the Hilton sisters used at the Coachella Music Festival last April 2010.