Cross Body Handbags & Purses

Blogger Spotlight: FrancescaPenko Wearing a Metallic Crossbody

Charlesa — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:23:24 +0000

Metallic bags are a great way to instantly update your look. These bags come in a variety of styles – totes, clutches and crossbodies, and they also come in different colors. We spotted fashion blogger Francesca Penko rocking a super chic everyday look with a metallic crossbody bag at Chictopia.

Fashion blogger Francesca Penko rocks street chic style with a studded parka, black skinny jeans, black boots and an Elliot Lucca crossbody bag

Our blogger spotlight shines on Francesca because she makes everyday fashion pieces look street chic. With just skinny jeans, a button down top and a parka jacket, she manages to look effortlessly fashionable because of the small details incorporated in the look. The parka has subtle studded details and the cobalt blue is a great pop of color, not to mention the cool boots that add major spunk to the outfit.

The Elliot Lucca metallic bag is the cherry on top, of course. It doesn’t just have great style, it also provides an ample amount of storage space. This particular bag is not available online but we found you these great alternatives that have the same shimmery style.

Foley + Corinna Crossbody – Disco City in Silver, $227.70

The Sak Laguna Crossbody in Pyrite Metallic, sale price $63.99 (from $84)

Coach Legacy Metallic Leather Duffle in Silver/Champagne, sale price $264.60 (from $378)

Credit: Chictopia

5 Budget-Friendly Bags for Spring

Charlesa — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:36:58 +0000

Here at Crossbody Purses, we understand that fashion doesn’t always have to be pricey. Of course, we have an undying love for those drool-worthy designer purses but we try to limit our designer cravings to keep our budgets in check. We headed over to Just Fabulous to bring you accessible glam without the over-the-top price tags. Here are five spring-appropriate bags that you can add to your collection!

Just Fabulous High Society in Blue, $39.95

Just Fabulous Tycoon in White, $39.95

Just Fabulous Cabana in Green, $39.95

Just Fabulous Virtuoso in Blue, $39.95

Just Fabulous Highball in Rose, $39.95

Spring fashion is all about color – whether they are brights or pastels, you can do no wrong with a little color in your wardrobe. Experiment with prints, like florals and optical stripes. Here’s a helpful video on playing up colors for the upcoming spring season.

Work the Quirk with these Cartoon Bags from ModCloth

Charlesa — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:35:58 +0000

We just love statement pieces, whether it’s a pair of ridiculously expensive designer heels or a simple tee that voices out your inner quirkiness. A standout fashion item is a must-have, especially for fashion risk-takers who are not afraid to try out anything.

If you are brave enough to put on statement pieces with a quirky twist, you will love these bags from ModCloth.

Work Illustrated Bag, $98.99

Drawn to Discover Bag, $108.99

Believe it or not, these bags are real! These whimsical bags are from the fun brand JumpFromPaper. They are designed to look like illustrated cartoon-drawn purses, making them very eye-catching. Don’t be fooled by the quirky design though, because they are fully functional. They actually provide a lot of storage space and you can slip in your laptop, file folders and more. Both of the bags also have the option to unzip and expand for even bigger storage.

Did Gwyneth Paltrow Just Get a New Arm Tattoo?

Charlesa — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:47:23 +0000

Gwyneth Paltrow was recently spotted exiting LAX and while she was sporting a typical casual ‘just flown in’ look, there was a totally new element that surprised us all. Check out the pic and see if you can spot it!

Gwyneth Paltrow at LAX airport, Jan. 19

Her right arm has an American Eagle tattoo! We do not know the significance of the tattoo but we do know that it is temporary. So don’t fret everyone, Gwyneth is not giving up her classy image for a more edgy rockstar look. Tattoo aside, we love her Alice + Olivia handbags. We just adore the simple elegance of these purses. The textured leather is perfect with the white trimmings. However, the brand’s handbag line is quite fresh and not available online yet so we found you these great alternatives instead. These black purses all feature a structured silhouette and a timeless look that you can’t go wrong with.

Ivanka Trump Rose Top Handle Shopper, sale price $122.99 (from $175)

Cole Haan Linley Small Structured Satchel, sale price $214.99 (from $298)

Ivanka Trump Alexandrite Satchel, $195

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Shopping Buddy: Poverty Flats by rian Mesh Mini Crossbody Bag

Karla Mae — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:59:38 +0000

There is nothing like a cute and affordable find to amp up our wardrobe. Poverty Flats by rian has this great mesh mini cross body which comes in 5 colors and is the perfect size for what we would like to call a comfortable shopping experience.

Poverty Flats by rian ‘Mesh Detail – Mini’ Crossbody Bag, $38

Well any cross body bag will do the job, as long as it fits your essentials like money, cards, and your mobile phone. But this purse is just very stylish that apart from doing some shopping, this bag can come with you to cocktail parties or date night.

The chain link strap adds a sparkly touch to your outfit. And the fact that it’s less than $40, you can get at least two to switch up the colors a bit– or match them to your shoes!

The 4 other colors of the mesh mini crossbody bag

The Poverty Flats by rian ‘Mesh Detail – Mini’ Crossbody Bag is available in Nordstrom. And if you find yourself hooked on the brand, you can also check out their Facebook page.

This Deux Lux Convertible Backpack Is Twice The Fun

Karla Mae — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 04:06:12 +0000

Convertible backpacks are certainly not a new concept. There are flimsy ones, small and could hardly fit a book in. And then there are ones like the Cambridge Satchel which are fine when worn cross body but as a backpack is too bulky. Fortunately, Deux Lux got it right.

Deux Lux ‘Empire Strikes’ Convertible Backpack, $145

Called ‘Empire Strikes’, their polyurethane convertible backpack is framed in large gold-tone spikes, making it a bold accessory for casual outfits. It features two front buckles and a top handle, the typical design for cross body satchels out there.

And when you decide to go from cross body to backpack, it still remains incredibly edgy. I’m sure students out there would enjoy this bag a lot. Obviously of portable size, it can still house a number of items like a tablet, several books, even a camera.

The Deux Lux ‘Empire Strikes’ Convertible Backpack is available at Nordstrom.

Our Favorite Givenchy Antigona Goes 3D

Charlesa — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:25:51 +0000

Givenchy’s Antigona Tote has long been at the top of my ‘dream bags’ list. I love everything about it, from the classic tote silhouette to the dozens of renditions available in the market. My obsession about this purse only grew when I saw their newest releases. The brand headed for a more modern direction on the Antigona, adding 3D geometric-shaped details on the front and back of the bag. Check out these beauties from Luisa via Roma.

Givenchy Medium Antigona 3D Geometric Figures Bag in Black, € 2151

Givenchy Medium Antigona 3D Geometric Figures Bag in Royal Blue, € 2151

These bags are more than crave-worthy, right? But there are more of these contemporary arm candies to come. The brand’s Spring 2013 collection is loaded with Antigonas that feature an array of delightful colors and even more geometric shapes. We are definitely looking forward to more of these!

Diane von Furstenberg’s Modern Take on the Animal Print

Charlesa — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:49:13 +0000

Diane von Furstenberg says animal print is so last season! But don’t worry, you don’t really have to totally give it up, you just have to do some upgrades. We spotted a well-updated print from the famed DvF brand. This new print features a monochromatic, very modern, almost abstract pattern that resembles a zebra print combined with leaf markings.

Diane von Furstenberg ‘Milo – Mini’ Crossbody Bag, $295

Diane von Furstenberg ‘Lola’ Print Tote, $345

Diane von Furstenberg Laptop Case, $225

These bags have been added with just a slight touch of green to further modernize the already chic look. The great thing about the animal leaf print is its subtlety. Unlike other animal prints such as leopard and cheetah, this fresh print is a lot more wearable because it mostly features the black and white color. It is not as attention-seeking as the others, but it still does a pretty good job of standing out.

Opening Ceremony’s Red Pop Up Bag

Karla Mae — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 02:17:58 +0000

This is going to be quick, as quick as it needs to be for Shopbop to read and realize that they need to restock their Opening Ceremony Pop Up Bag. Their items get sold out so ridiculously fast, it’s getting frustrating! Not that you can blame them, their stuff are pretty cute. And now, another pretty one bites the dust. Well, it’s getting there.

Opening Ceremony Pop Up Bag, $315

This absolutely gorgeous purse from Opening Ceremony is one of the cross body bags included in Shopbop‘s sale and at 30% off, the online boutique only has ONE– yes, read it– ONE bag left. Opening Ceremony is a favorite brand of many artists and fashionistas alike because of their penchant for creative and clean-lined designs that are both tasteful and timeless.

This petite soft leather handbag is an eye-catching red but can go with anything from jeans to shorts, even boho skirts in multicolored paisley. It has a tapered silhouette which means that while it can hold a bunch of your stuff, you’re saved the trouble of looking like you brought your entire house with you.

The long and short straps are both detachable for the option to use it as a regular handbag or in a cross body style.

Like it yet? Here’s hoping for a restock!

AnnaSophia Robb Earns the Lead as the Young Carrie Bradshaw

Charlesa — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:21:32 +0000

Are you as excited as we are about the new CW series ‘The Carrie Diaries’? For those of you who do not know what we’re talking about, let us fill you in. The new show, set to premiere on Jan. 14, is a prequel to the popular ‘Sex and the City’ HBO series. The story will revolve around a young Carrie Bradshaw on her senior year of high school (this is circa 1984 so expect a lot of bold 80′s fashion). The part will be played by AnnaSophia Robb and although we doubt that the wardrobe will be as elaborate as the original SATC show, we’re still pretty excited to see the origins of one of the most popular female characters on TV.

AnnaSophia Robb shooting on location for CW’s The Carrie Diaries in New York City, Oct. 26

Young Carrie here showcases a beautiful crossbody bag all splashed with the Bradshaw flair. I’m sure you ladies are wondering what bag this is, so we did some research. The crossbody is a Mark Cross Scottie Satchel, available in Barneys and comes in several different colors.

Mark Cross Scottie Small Satchel in Black, $1,950

Mark Cross Scottie Small Satchel in Orange and Red, $1,950

Take a sneak peek of some snippets from the show’s Pilot episode:

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