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Jessica Biel’s Black Crossbody Bag and Parking Ticket

Rose — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 03:46:25 +0000

Jessica Biel was spotted looking all happy

and then, getting a parking ticket

for some parking violation while out and about with a gal friend in Studio City on February 5.

Tsk, tsk, tsk. Poor Jessica Biel. I commiserate. But I’m sure lovely Jessica can well handle that considering how tough she is said to be.

Well, moving on. We’re actually featuring Jessica today because we just find that black thing strapped across her body quite interesting. It’s a sleek crossbody bag, and we’re definitely digging it. It looks very edgy with its lovely classic shape and many pockets. And I bet it’s really functional, too, judging by its size which must sport a roomy interior. I love everything about it!

I just wish I was able to find a much larger picture of Jessica Biel’s black crossbody bag and also the name of its brand, but, sadly, I wasn’t. At any rate, there’s no need to worry as I found some similar-looking crossbody bags that might just take your fancy. Take a look:

The Sak Silverlake Flap Messenger Bag, $159.00

Junior Drake Gail Tote, $398.00

Fossil Ginger Satchel, $178.00

Hype Chrissie Cross-Body Flap Bag, $192.04

They’re a close call and definitely chic in their own right. If you love them, shop for them at Endless.com.

Say See Ya to Summer with these 10 Cross Body Bags $50 and Under

Erika — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 07:06:45 +0000

Now that the weather’s getting a little cooler, it’s time to say goodbye to summer. That doesn’t mean that you have to say goodbye to fashion too though because you can still show off your style even if you’re buried under layers of clothes.

How you ask? Why, through a rockin’ purse of course!

Say “see ya” to summer and “hello” to fall with these season transition-friendly cross body bags. And who says updating your wardrobe each time the weather changes is expensive? These bags are all just $50 and under!

Seriously Stylin’ Bags

Nollie Studded Pouch Crossbody Bag, $24.50
Ecko Red 3 Ring Circus Satchel, $47.40
Aldo Lamantagne, $46.00
Black Poppy Quilted Crossbody Bag, $19.50
Franco Sarto Crossbody Marble, $47.40

A Touch of Whimsy Bags

Rampage Krista Cross Body Clutch, $42.39
The Sak Freebird Idolized Rocked Small Saddle Bag, $44.99
Roxy Habanero Cross Body, $21.60
Nine West Handbags Drawstring Sm Cross Body, $34.99
TOKYObay Rose Satchel, $50.00

A lot of these bags are included in end-of-summer sales so now is the perfect time to shop for your fall bag!

Vanessa Hudgens Wears the Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag

Roselle — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:00:16 +0000

One thing is for sure this season, sightings of celebrities in maxi dresses, maxi skirts, and boho looks are very abundant.

Leading the pack is none other than High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens. She was spotted a few days ago in Malibu doing some heavy shopping while staying true to her signature style – bohemian chic. Her outfit consisted of a skirt from Black Label, a top from Jen’s Pirate Booty, lenses from Web Eyewear, sandals from Sam Edelman, and the Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag, a hot piece that I wrote about months ago (click here to read article).

Vanessa Hudgens

Let’s treasure this picture, shall we? Because rarely will we see V wear a crossbody that has no fringes on it; and this is one of those rare and few occasions.

If you like Vanessa’s Malibu look, getting the exact same one will cost you:

Top – Jen’s Pirate Booty Cha Cha Tube Top, US$79 (Singer22.com)

Skirt – Black Label The Almost Famous Skirt, US$154 (ShopBluePlanet.com)

Sandals – Sam Edelman Gigi Flat Sandals, US$50 (Zappos.com)

Bag – Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag, US$825 (Shopbop.com)

Total = US$1,108

Wow, that much; and that doesn’t even include the sunglasses yet. Actually, it’s the designer bag that will really hike up the price. So if you’re up to it, you can buy the rest of the pieces and just replace the Alexander Wang Diego Bucket with an alternative, here are some options for you:

Steve Madden Zipper Studs Crossbody, on sale for US$74; The Sak Studded Small Drawstring, on sale for US$50

(available at Zappos.com)

Now if you want the whole look for a lot less, then go for these instead:

XCVI Reverie Tie Dye Skirt, on sale for US$97 (6pm.com); Hurley Gianna Cami, on sale for US$21 (6pm.com); Madden Girl Alypso Sandals, on sale for US$20 (6pm.com); Fossil Toni Eyewear, US$35 (Zappos.com); The Sak Studded Small Drawstring, on sale for US$50 (Zappos.com)

Total = US$223. And that already includes the eyewear. Not bad!

Rachel Bilson: Can’t Get Enough of The Crossbody

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

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

Cross Body Handbags Reign Supreme at the 2010 Coachella Music Festival

Erika — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:28:19 +0000

Coachella isn’t over yet but it’s already clear what the handbag of choice is at the music festival: none other than cross body handbags.

Here are a just a few of the many celebs who were (or are – today’s the last day) at the 2010 Coachella Music Festival, all sporting a different kind of cross body bag:

April 16, 2010 – Dita Von Teese attends the first day of Coachella

April 16, 2010 – The Hilton sisters Paris and Nicky at Coachella

April 17, 2010 – Katy Perry at the second day of the Coachella Music Festival

Even the people in the background in these pictures are sporting cross body bags!

It’s obvious why the cross body is so popular with concert goers: it’s comfortable to wear, it keeps your hands free to hold your drink, to clap, or to wave them in the air, and it keeps your stuff safely close against your body (very important especially in a crowded concert situation).

Even if you’re not going to Coachella, now is as good as any time to go shopping for a cross body bag. You’ll be ready to go if an occasion like Coachella comes up and it’s also good motivation to attend the festival next year (“But I already have an outfit to wear!”).

Check out these 5 cross body bag choices that are Coachella-ready:

The Sak Handbags Artist Circle Eco Crossbody, $55.30

Jessica Simpson Jimmy Boho Chic Crossbody, $48.88

Fossil Sasha Patchwork Crossbody, $75.60

Anuschka Handbags 432, $148.40

Lucky Brand Desert Rose Crossbody, $60.09

All of these are available at the best website to find deals, 6pm.com.

Jessica Alba’s Celebrity Mommy Style: Multifunction Handbags

Erika — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:44:09 +0000

I’ve been seeing a lot of celebrities carrying around these multi-strap, multifunction bags lately. One of them is sexy Latina star turned celebrity mom Jessica Alba, and her shoulder bag slash duffel bag slash cross body bag:

Jessica Alba with daughter Honor Marie

The picture above was taken just three days ago on April 1 when Jessica took her daughter Honor Marie out to lunch with her. Of course there’s no way a Hollywood star like Jessica Alba would be caught dead carrying a cheesy diaper bag, so she lugs all her baby necessities in a nondescript yet still stylish multifunction handbag:

Jessica Alba carrying her multifunction duffel bag

I can see why mom (and even non-mom) celebrities like Jessica Alba increasingly prefer to use bags with lots of straps over single-strap bags. You obviously get more styles out of a single handbag as the straps let you carry it a number of different ways. Jessica Alba in these pictures for example, has to carry Honor Marie in her arms so she carries the bag on her shoulder to keep her hands free. She could use the longer strap and wear the bag as a cross body if she didn’t have a lot of stuff in it, and resort to using the shorter handles and carry it as a shoulder bag or as a tote as she puts more things in the bag.

I initially was averse to multi-strap bags because I feel like the extra straps will always get caught on something. But now, I think the uses that you can get out of this kind of bag overrules that strap problem. Besides, there are always bags that you can buy with detachable straps so you always have the option to leave them on or not.

Here are 3 multi-strap, multifunction bags that will get more bang for your buck:

Fossil Jackson Duffel, $198.00

The Sak Handbags Solana Duffel, $131.22

GUESS Rock Out Duffel, $90.37

Miley Cyrus with the Balenciaga Giant Pompon Bag

Erika — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:49:10 +0000

It’s another Miley post! This time, the bag of hers we’re featuring is less controversial than the Armani Chevron Print Tote she used in the Paris kissing shots and less um, ugly than that furry messenger bag she carried around at the start of the year.

The cross body bag in focus now is the gorgeous Balenciaga Giant Pompon bag, which Miley has in very heavy rotation. Check out some shots of Miley with her beloved Balenciaga:

The latest spot of Miley Cyrus with her Balenciaga is the last picture, taken just last March 29 when she went out on a double date with her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth and some friends. Although I don’t always approve of Miley’s fashion choices, I’m with Miley on this one – I wholeheartedly agree that a bag that pretty (and that expensive – it’s $1,795!) deserves to be taken out as much as possible.

If you buy thousand-dollar bags like they were candy, then I’m envious and you can go right ahead and purchase the Balenciaga Giant Pompon bag at the Balenciaga website (just click on the link). If you’re like me and would rather splurge on the candy, then don’t worry because there are cheaper versions – always.

Here are 3 cross body bucket bags that are similar to Miley’s, all from The Sak:

The Sak Handbags Madera Drawstring, $203.00 now only $121.00

The Sak Handbags Silverlake Drawstring, $203.00

The Sak Handbags Studded Small Drawstring, $55.00

The Sak Handbags are available at Zappos.com.

The Drawstring Bucket Bag is Back!

Roselle — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:00:12 +0000

Ladies, the drawstring bucket bag is back! And why not? It’s the best accessory to tote around this season, especially if you’re off to the beach.

Take a hint from Alexander Wang’s Diego Bucket Bag for spring. This one sold out so fast some of us didn’t even notice it was released. Just by looking at its luxurious leather material and beautiful detailing is already enough to explain why this bag sold out like it was just a dollar.

Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag (S2010), US$825

The Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag retails for US$825. You may try shopping for it via Shopbop.com, that is, if they still have it in stock.

In the meantime, if you’re not up to spending US$800++ on a drawstring bucket bag, we have some good affordable alternatives for you ranging from a low US$59 to a mid US$398. That means there’s one for every budget so enjoy shopping!

The Sak Spirited Small Drawstring, US$59

Nine West Drawstring Small Crossbody, US$69

Steve Madden Zipper Studs Crossbody, US$99

Lucky Brand Get Laced Embroidered Leather Crossbody, US$119

MATT & NAT Commix Drawstring Bag, US$230

Kooba Daniela, US$349

MARC by Marc Jacobs Tribal Pixie Bucket Bag, US$398

Charlize Theron is Perfection in Paris

Erika — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:59:29 +0000

We’ve always known Charlize Theron as a statuesque classic Hollywood beauty, but I was still completely blown away by how stunning she looks in these pictures:

These were taken last March 2 while Charlize Theron was at the airport in Paris waiting for her luggage. Which took an hour to arrive. After a long flight. That was delayed for two hours.

After an ordeal like that, who’s got the time look this good? Apparently, Charlize does. Not only did she wait patiently with the rest of her fellow travelers (sans the famous celeb attitude), but she also still found humor in the whole situation and actually laughed when their luggage finally arrived.

Charlize Theron is just absolute perfection in these pictures. The trench coat, the super skinny jeans, the high-heeled pumps, the dark sunglasses, and that bag – everything is just perfect! She looks just like the A-list celeb that she is. Other lesser celebs or even her equals could learn a thing or two about candid paparazzi shots from her.

Anyway, I specifically chose the pictures above because they focused on the exquisite bag that Charlize is carrying. Still haven’t ID’ed it, but that’s not stopping a search for a lookalike!

Here are buckle bags that are also made of soft, supple distressed leather in our favorite style – the cross body:

The Sak Silverlake Leather Flap, now only $159.20

Fossil Milo Crossbody, $118.00

Fossil Milo East West Crossbody, $98.00

All bags available at eBags.com.

The RED Crossbody: Sexy, Daring, and Definitely IN Control

Roselle — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:58:13 +0000

Red is the color of love. But it is also the color of power. There’s nothing like a red bag to show people you’re sexy, confident, daring, and definitely in control. Besides, it’s a great piece of accessory that you can use as a highlight. There are days when all you need to brighten up your look is a red bag. And this basically explains why every girl should have at least one red bag in her closet.

Don’t have one yet? Here are 10 selections, one for every woman or girl:

For the bohemian chic

Lucky Brand Get Laced Fringe Crossbody, US$99

For the urban collegiate

Foley + Corinna Disco City Bag, US$198

For the lady with expensive taste

Furla Rubino Shopper Media, US$599

For the disco-dancing, party-going, club-hopping butterfly

MATT & NAT Hendrix Mini Bag, US$165

For the sophisticated and independent career woman

Liz Claiborne Bike Eest/West Doctor Bag, on sale for US$63 at Zappos.com

For the rocker chic