Cross Body Handbags & Purses

Vanessa Hudgens Loves Her Cole Haan Raleigh Small Crossbody Flap

Erika — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:05:35 +0000

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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

6 Reasons Why Your Next School Bag Should Be a Crossbody

Roselle — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:00:02 +0000

6 Reasons Why Your Next School Bag Should Be a Crossbody is a post from: Cross Body Handbags & Purses

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

Jessica Szohr vs. Jessica Szohr

Roselle — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:46 +0000

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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)

Halle Berry with a White Knit Cross Body Bag in Cape Town, South Africa

Erika — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:42:11 +0000

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Some really hardworking paparazzi snapped these pictures of Halle Berry all the way in Cape Town, South Africa. She’s there currently filming for her latest movie Dark Tide:

August 12, 2010 – Halle Berry on the set of Dark Tide in Cape Town, South Africa

Halle Berry has got on a cute summery outfit but I’m particularly liking her knit cross body bag! I wish there were profile pictures of Halle Berry from the left so we could see more of the bag but these are the best shots.

Although no one’s ID’ed Halle Berry’s bag yet, it really reminds me of the woven cross body bags from Helen Kaminski which we first featured here on this blog early this year. Just take a look at this Helen Kaminski Acrux Bag and see how much it resembles Halle Berry’s bag in the paparazzi pictures:

Helen Kaminski Acrux Bag, $180.00

This Helen Kaminski bag is crocheted out of raffia harvested from Madagascar, the place where the best raffia in the world is grown.

Here are 5 more Helen Kaminski bags made out of raffia crochet:

Helen Kaminski can make raffia look really classy, can’t they?

Shop for more Helen Kaminski bags at eBags.com.

Credit: Bad Pictures/WENN

Anna Kendrick with the Marc by Marc Jacobs Alicia Party Girl Tribal Shoulder Bag

Erika — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:15:44 +0000

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Anna Kendrick was in London all this week with co-star Michael Cera to promote their latest movie Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. She’s busy attending premieres, going to interviews, facing the press and meeting fans, but she did get a nice little break when a gold-painted street performer presented her with a bar of Magnum Gold ice cream:

August 18, 2010 – Anna Kendrick receives an ice cream bar gift from a gold-painted man while signing autographs outside of Radio 1 in London, England

Aww. A gift from a fan. I wonder if she ate it? Honestly, I would be scared to eat edible gifts from strangers.

Anyway, back to Anna Kendrick and the very trendy studded cross body bucket bag she was using:

Anna Kendrick is carrying the Marc by Marc Jacobs Alicia Party Girl Tribal Shoulder Bag here. It’s a bucket bag with a grommeted long cross body strap embellished with mixed metal studs all over the luxe leather exterior.

This exact bag is not available anymore, but here are 4 all over studded cross body bucket bags for you:

Clockwise from top left: Ecko Red Studly Drawstring Pouch, $73.00; Monserta de Lucca Black Leather Studded Antonio Drawstring Bag, $189.00; Rebecca Minkoff Studded True Love Hobo, $395.00; Volcom Cram In In Your Bag, $42.00

Looks like the studded trend in handbags will still be around for a while!

Credit: PacificCoastNewsOnline.com

Excessive Fringe Benefits: Linea Pelle Alex Mini Crossbody Bag

Roselle — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:00:07 +0000

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I thought it would be interesting to feature this today. It’s the Linea Pelle Alex Mini Crossbody. What do you think of it?

Linea Pelle Alex Mini Crossbody, US$295

I mean, there are bags with long fringes, and there are bags with LONG fringes. Obviously this Linea Pelle creation belongs to THAT; talk about excessive fringe benefits.

Check out how long the fringes are, all the way to the ankles. I guess it would definitely be interesting to wear it; kind of like wearing a fringe skirt. But if you’re too short for it, you might step on the fringes by accident and trip, so you’ll have to do some cutting (Ouch! Cutting off the fringes of a bag that costs US$295 sounds a painful!).

Extra Long Fringes of the Linea Pelle Alex Mini Crossbody

The purse can also function as a clutch because the straps are detachable. Now wouldn’t that look funny? Clutching it I mean.

The inside is beautifully made though. The pockets are trimmed with leather and the interior is lined with zebra printed fabric.

Interior

If you’re inner bohemian is loving this piece, then simply visit Shopbop.com and make your purchase.

Very Beautiful Vera Bradley Mini Laptop Cases

Erika — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:28:32 +0000

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We’ve featured Vera Bradley bags many times before here on Cross Body Purses and for good reason: they’re cute, they’re functional, and the prints, oh the prints, are just breathtakingly beautiful.

Vera Bradley could put their prints on just about anything and it would instantly become beautiful. Here are some of the latest creations that are newly bestowed with Vera Bradley prints, the Vera Bradley Mini Laptop Cases:

Different colors of the Vera Bradley Mini Laptop Case

I’m having a hard time choosing which print I like the most!

These mini laptop cases are 11 1/4″ wide x 2 1/4″ deep x 8″ high so they can hold the popular 10.1-inch size for netbooks, no problem. They’re made of quilted fabric for extra outer protection but the inside compartments are already packed with padding and are already equipped with safety straps:

The inside of the Vera Bradley Mini Laptop Case and as worn

Who said laptop cases can’t be both stylish and practical?

Now that electronics brands are scrambling to get their mini laptops out, Vera Bradley couldn’t have released these mini laptop cases at a better time. Of course, you’re also free to use these bags to hold folders, files and books, and the outside pocket would hold your other personal things nicely along with them.

Get the Vera Bradley Mini Laptop Case for $54.00 at Zappos.com.

Emmy Rossum’s Style: White Dress and a Crossbody

Roselle — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:00:13 +0000

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Ever wonder what Emmy Rossum, also otherwise known as Emma Rossum, is up to these days? I don’t know if she has a movie coming up; what I do know is that the Phantom of the Opera star likes wearing white dresses and crossbody bags.

Last month, she was spotted shopping in Soho looking fresh and girl-next-door chic in a white dress with a brown crossbody. And just last week, she was seen hailing a cab in guess what? Yes, in another white dress paired with a brown studded crossbody.

Emmy Rossum, July 23

Emmy Rossum, August 13

What do you think of Emmy’s summer style?

Love it? I do too. I love how she toughened up those delicate looking white dresses with brown crossbody bags. If you want to grab her casual chic white summer look, get any of these dresses:

Diesel Dippa Dress, US$109 (sale! @ Zappos); Corey Lynn Calter Ava Strapless, US$88 (sale! @ BlueFly); Gabriella Rocha Beti, US$84 (Zappos); Nanette Lepore Strawberry Fields Dress, US$116 (sale! @BlueFly.com); MICHAEL Michael Kors Cross Halter Dress, US$110 (Zappos)

And complete it with the following accessories:

Nine West Alojzy Sandals, US$53 (sale! @ Zappos); MICHAEL Michael Kors Fiji Sunglasses, US$95 (Zappos); Shih by Stephanie Lin Monica Suede Messenger, US$289 (sale! @ BlueFly); Linea Pelle Perry Studded Messenger, US$325 (Shopbop); Steve Madden BFlame Convertible Hobo, US$89 (Zappos)

Make Love Not Trash Safari Convertible Purses

Erika — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:02:29 +0000

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This Zip Tassel Handbag got me interested in the handbag and accessory brand Make Love Not Trash and they’ve been on my “handbag brands to keep an eye on” list ever since.

I’m so glad that I jotted their name down because check out this little gem from Make Love Not Trash that I found over at eBags.com:

This is the Make Love Not Trash Safari Convertible Purse in Ivory, Tan and Grey. It’s made of 100% organic cotton canvas, printed with non-toxic inks, part of its profits go to supporting organizations with compelling causes, and best of all, they’re 20% off at eBags right now!

So buying from Make Love Not Trash not only means getting yourself a cute handbag, but also means reducing your carbon footprint and contributing to a worthwhile cause at the same time. Add to that eBags’ extra 20% off sale, then this sweet deal just got even sweeter.

I have to admit that what first attracted me to this purse was its pretty angel wing print and not its convertible cross body/clutch style. For those who are also loving the pretty print, it’s also on three other Make Love Not Trash handbag styles that are available at eBags:

Make Love Not Trash Safari Cosmetic Bag, $26.40
Make Love Not Trash Safari Draped Hobo, $158.40
Make Love Not Trash Safari Frame Bag, $172.80

All of these bags are part of Make Love Not Trash’s Safari Collection. Check out more of their collections and find out more about Make Love Not Trash at MakeLoveNotTrash.com.

Naomi Watts Looks Cute in a Chambray Romper

Roselle — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:00:09 +0000

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Life is really unfair. Naomi Watts is 42 years old, but she still looks like this:

Naomi Watts, spotted in New York, August 2

The lady can pass as thirty despite her age; she can even compete with the twenty somethings if she wanted to. Doesn’t she look fabulous even without make-up? And that chambray romper is really doing a great job of making her look young. Ok, maybe she has had a thing or two (cosmetically) done on her, but it sure isn’t obvious. No signs of botox, at least.

We’ve featured Naomi once before. Apparently, this English born Australian import is a consistent crossbody user because here she is once again, gracing our pages with another mystery purse. Today, it’s a simple black mini flap crossbody with some detailing on it. If you have any idea who made the bag, do share it with us because we’re itching to know.

And because we love how cute she looks in this photo, we thought it’d be fun to copy it. To get Naomi’s NY style, simply put these on and try any of the 3 crossbody options we have provided:

Lucky Brand Chambray Romper, US$80; Vince Camuto Karma Sandals, US$98; Michael Michael Kors Toas Sunglasses, US$95; Fossil Mini Glazed Shirred Flap, US$55; Cole Haan Bailey Zip Crossbody, US$248; Rebecca Minkoff Lust Crossbody, US$316.

You can buy the bags from Ebags.com. As for the outfit essentials, you can get those from Zappos.