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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

Ashley Tisdale and Cleobella Zula Bag

Roselle — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:09:59 +0000

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Check out Ashley Tisdale’s exposed abs in this picture:

Ashley Tisdale, July 10

It looks like this Disney darling works out religiously to keep that figure in tip top shape. I love the slightly bohemian cowgirl look, even if the boots were probably a little too warm to wear for the sunny weather. Put a hat on her head and she’d fit right in Texas. Outfit aside though, what I really noticed firsthand was the bag.

Ashley’s Bag

It’s the Cleobella Zula Bag; the one I thought Vanessa Hudgens was carrying (click here to read article) then soon realized that it was a different variant of the bag called the Cleobella Daniella. The two probably shop together. Either that or Ashley likes copying Vanessa’s style because check out this picture taken just last July 12:

It’s the same look V was spotted wearing last month (click here to read article). So what do you think?

Actually, I don’t think she copies V. And it’s probably no mere coincidence either; but they probably share and compare notes, know what I mean?

Anyway, if you want Ashley’s rocker slash bohemian looking Cleobella Zula Bag, you can get it from Shopbop.com. The purse can also function as a clutch when you need the variation.

Cleobella Zula Bag, US$310

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.

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

Rachel Bilson: Can’t Get Enough of The Crossbody

Roselle — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:38:34 +0000

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It seems fashionable young star Rachel Bilson can’t get enough of the crossbody. Check out recent sightings of her toting our favorite purse:

May 4

May 12

June 14

Among the 3 purses, I can only ID one of them; in the last picture is the 3.1 Phillip Lim Studded Bow purse which I featured months ago. As for the cute mini purse and that blue chain strap bucket, I have yet to ID those.

But if you like Rachel’s purses, not knowing what she’s wearing shouldn’t stop you from getting the look. For the 3.1 Phillip Lim Studded Bow Purse, you can check the recommendations I provided in my previous article (click here). As for the chain strap bucket and the mini, you can easily get the same look with these:

Fossil Mini Turnlock, US$55

The Sak Silverlake Bucket, US$169

You can purchase these bags from Ebags.com

Emma Watson, Her Miu Miu Tote and George Craig See a Play in London

Erika — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:24:53 +0000

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How cute is it that these two met at their Burberry modelling gig?

Emma Watson and George Craig stepped out on Wednesday night to see the production “War Horse” at the New London Theatre.

Emma Watson wore a very 80s leopard print top with shoulder pads and lugged a large tote bag with her. I wonder what she had to carry around with her just to see a play? Pics:

Emma Watson and model George Craig in the background see a play at the New London Theatre on June 9, 2010

June 9, 2010 – Emma Watson and George Craig on their way to the New London Theatre to see “War Horse”

Emma Watson’s large cross body bag is the Miu Miu Bow Detail Tote:

It gets its name from the leather bow details attached to the sides of the bag. It’s not available online anymore but pictures of this bag are up at Net-A-Porter.com. They might restock it so put away $1,155.00 and check back to see if they have the bag on hand once more.

If you’re loving the girly touch the bows add to this classic leather bag, then you’ll like these two bow detail cross body bags. You’ll also love that these are just a fraction of the price of the Miu Miu, $122.05 for the first bag and just $46.00 for the Ashley M one. Love how the bows make the leather bags look less serious!

Amerileather Bennet Side Bow Handbag, $122.05

Ashley M Bow Tie Handheld Bag, $46.00

Shopbop’s Summer Sale: New Markdowns on Cross Body Bags!

Erika — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:08:22 +0000

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You guys have got to check out Shopbop’s summer sale. They’ve got all these amazing handbags (not to mention clothes, shoes and accessories) at marked down prices!

Ashley Greene’s Rebecca Minkoff bag is in there, so is Kim Kardashian’s Alexander Wang sack and Hilary Duff’s Antik Batik bag. These bags are going for 30, 50, up to 70% off, so head on over to Shopbop stat before these bags are all snatched up!

Of course, there are tons of other cross body bag styles too. Here are 7 that I’ve picked out so you can get a sampling of what the sale has to offer:

Rebecca Minkoff Lace BF Pouch, $68.60 (was $98.00)

L.A.M.B. Acid Houndstooth Darlington Cross Body Bag, $87.50 (was $175.00)

MATT & NAT Hendrix Bag, $115.50 (was $165.00)

Jill Stuart Delia Cross Body Bag, $175.00 (was $250.00)

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Farrah Ruched Messenger Bag, $197.50 (was $395.00)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Party Girl Tribal Pixie Bucket Bag, $278.60 (was $398.00)

Alexander Wang Brenda Zip Chain Bag, $507.50 (was $725.00)

Go check out the sale – you just might find your go-to bag for this summer!

HOT or NOT: Genevieve Jones Grace Fringe Bag with Kim Kardashian’s Outfit

Erika — Sat, 15 May 2010 14:06:36 +0000

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Okay first off, the Genevieve Jones Grace Silver Fringe Bag looks like this:

It’s a cross body hip bag with a long twisted shoulder strap. It’s dressed up by metal chain fringes hanging off the sides and the bottom and a metal nameplate, but it’s pretty much just a drawstring leather pouch.

Kim Kardashian used this bag with this night out outfit, when she went out for dinner with friends at Katsuya restaurant in Hollywood last May 11, 2010:

May 11, 2010 – Kim Kardashian leaving Katsuya restaurant in Hollywood

What do you think of Kim Kardashian’s choice to use the Genevieve Jones Grace Silver Fringe Bag with her sexy outfit? Hot or not?

I think Kim Kardashian exudes hotness no matter what she wears so I might be asking the wrong question here. This might be better: do you think Kim Kardashian’s cross body fringe bag goes well with her outfit?

I’m just so used to seeing Genevieve Jones fringe bags styled with urban boho chic looks (like how Kate Moss wears hers) that Kim Kardashian’s outfit is a bit off for me. The bag itself looks very boho with its twisted strap, drawstring closure, and pouch-shaped compartment. So to wear a boho bag with a sexy cutout dress and sexy strappy heels looks out of theme and very mismatched.

Separately, Kim Kardashian and the bag look good. But together? I would prefer that Kim K use a clutch with an outfit like this.

The Genevieve Jones Grace Silver Fringe Bag is $695.00 at Singer22.com.