Sandra–who, by the way, is one of Barbara Walter’s Most Fascinating Persons of 2010–has been out and about in her Lanvin Ketu Crossbody ...Read more »]]> Sandra Bullock may have had an unstable year (what with her much-publicized separation and divorce), but there’s, thankfully, one thing that remains constant in her life right now–her Lanvin Ketu Crossbody Messenger Bag.

Sandra–who, by the way, is one of Barbara Walter’s Most Fascinating Persons of 2010–has been out and about in her Lanvin Ketu Crossbody Messenger Bag. We’re definitely curious about this crossbody bag that has gotten Sandra oh so captivated. So let’s take a closer look on it:

Have you had a good look? And do you like it? This one is the brown color variety, while Sandra Bullock’s is in black color.

The Lanvin Ketu Crossbody Messenger Bag is quite sleek and smooth. Its clean lines lend sophistication, while the stud detailing on the strap provides an edge. Plus, since it has that easy handling stamped all over it, no wonder new mom Sandra Bullock prefers to keep it in tow to have her hands free for carrying new son, Louis.

Sandra Bullock’s Lanvin Ketu Crossbody Messenger Bag is available at Barney’s.com for $1,189.00. It’s already on sale, yet it’s still a little bit expensive for a single piece of bag, don’t you think? If you do share the same sentiment, but still longs for a similar-looking bag, I’m happy to say that I’ve found these great look-alikes that might just interest you:

BCBGeneration Charlie Messenger, $118.00

This BCBGeneration Charlie Messenger is amazingly stylish, very easy to wear, and–best of all–it’s 30% off at Endless.com. It’s perfect for daily wear, and its reptile-embossed, leather-like exterior with bold metal trim gives a good dose of extra luxury.

Wait, there’s more:

Fossil Sasha Floral Cross-Body, $108.00

Latico Mitzi Convertible Shoulder Bag, $169.00

All these crossbody bags are now 30% off (for accessories orders of $100 or more) from Endless.com. It only lasts until Wednesday, so get them before then.

Here’s Mr. Lutz for you:

Kellan Lutz ...Read more »]]> After Bryce Dallas Howard, we’re going to put another Twilight Saga: Eclipse alumnus in the spotlight today. Not that I’m a huge fan of the movie series or anything, but the sight of Kellan Lutz in a crossbody bag is quite an interesting item that just warrants a closer look.

Here’s Mr. Lutz for you:

Kellan Lutz while making his way to LAX.

Kellan Lutz was ready for takeoff in a sleek leather jacket, aviator sunglasses, and a crossbody bag as he headed to Los Angeles International Airport last Thursday. I thought there for a moment that he was in action for the cameras because he looked kind of dressed for it. But, oh no, our ever-so-dapper Kellan was just being his usual stylish self in fact.

Well, guys can learn a thing or two with Kellan’s suave style in carrying a crossbody bag. Just notice how well he looks with it. Donning a simple shirt to bring the crossbody bag to focus is wise, while a nice leather jacket, aviator shades and a newsboy cap wouldn’t hurt.

To start you off with Kellan’s cool style, check out these crossbody bags:

Men’s Bugatchi Uomo Zippers Messenger Bag, $224.95 (Bagbuy.com); Men’s Bugatchi Uomo Zippers Shoulder Bag, $184.95 (Bagsbuy.com)

I tried looking for Kellan’s exact crossbody bag, but I just couldn’t find it. It looks like something made of cloth or nylon, though, so the above options are great alternatives.

However, if you’re into the leather types, these will look great as well:

Dr. Koffer Messenger Bag MB02542, $294.95 (Bagsbuy.com); LeDonne LD-187, $123.95 (Bagsbuy.com)

These are the best from the set:

July 29, 2010 – Jessica Stroup on the set of 90210 filming scenes with ...Read more »]]> Jessica Stroup was seen filming for “90210″ with co-star Michael Steger somewhere in LA on July 29th. I wish there were more pictures from a different angle because we can’t quite see the messenger bag she’s using.

These are the best from the set:

July 29, 2010 – Jessica Stroup on the set of 90210 filming scenes with co-star Michael Steger

I have to admit I don’t watch “90210″ so I don’t know the character Jessica Stroup plays. For those who do follow the show, could you please explain what Jessica is wearing?

I see that the show’s stylists are trying to mix floral boho chic with the military trend. Does this have anything to do with her character? As a non-watcher, all I really see is a hodgepodge of unrelated clothes and accessories.

I’m going to separate Jessica Stroup’s messenger bag from everything else because by itself, it looks like it could be a really cool bag. Like I said in a previous post, I love beat up bags and military-inspired canvas bags like Jessica’s are one of the few things that look even better after being worn out.

As it’s difficult to identify Jessica Stroup’s bag with just these pictures, here are my 5 guesses as to which bag Jessica Stroup is carrying:

1. Fossil Men’s Octane E/W Messenger, $78.00
2. Fossil Men’s Voyager E/W Messenger, $88.00
3. Fossil Men’s Troop E/W Messenger, $78.00
4. Wabags Grant Messenger, $124.00
5. KAVU Slung Low, $79.00

Nearly all of ‘em from Fossil, nearly all of all men’s bags, and nearly all of them from eBags.com.

It’s a good idea to check out military messenger bags and more at eBags right now because they’re currently holding a Campus Style special. They’re offering an extra 20% off and free shipping on orders over $50.00. Get a head start on your school bag shopping for next school year! Sale ends August 24th.

Credit: MATEI

Gee Paris, I don’t know, maybe it was the big, burly bodyguards, the “look-at-me” oversized sunglasses or the fact that ...Read more »]]> 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:

1. Foley + Corinna Disco City Bag, $215.00. Bleached out leopard print – it kinda looks like it’s right side out.
2. Brighton Haute Spots Mini Bag, $115.00. Happy rainbow-colored leopard spots!
3. 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.

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 ...Read more »]]> 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!

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 ...Read more »]]> 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.

]]> http://www.crossbodypurses.com/2010/06/28/glastonbury-style-sienna-miller-emma-watson/feed/ 0 http://www.crossbodypurses.com/2010/06/20/the-best-selling-messenger-bag-on-zappos-com/ http://www.crossbodypurses.com/2010/06/20/the-best-selling-messenger-bag-on-zappos-com/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:13:07 +0000 Erika http://www.crossbodypurses.com/?p=1276 Well wouldn’t you know it. KAVU Bags, a brand which we’ve featured time and again here on Cross Body Purses, is the best-selling messenger bag brand on Zappos.com.

Aside from being reasonably priced, customers who have bought bags from KAVU love that they’re functional, have a lot of compartments, and are just the right size (enough ...Read more »]]> Well wouldn’t you know it. KAVU Bags, a brand which we’ve featured time and again here on Cross Body Purses, is the best-selling messenger bag brand on Zappos.com.

Aside from being reasonably priced, customers who have bought bags from KAVU love that they’re functional, have a lot of compartments, and are just the right size (enough room to carry essentials without becoming bulky and heavy). I’d also like to add “come in nice prints and colors” to that list – KAVU bags come in practically every color of the rainbow and their basic designs allow their bags to become unisex depending on what color you choose.

So without further ado, here is KAVU’s and Zappos.com‘s best-selling messenger bag, the Keeper and it’s new perfect-for-the-summer colors:

The KAVU Keeper‘s new colors (clockwise from top left): Sunset Petals, Blue Floral, Mauve Floral, Dawn Petals and Pink Majestic

These new bright and summery colors are $36.00 each. For those who want simpler designs, the KAVU Keeper is also available in plain colors such as black, khaki and natural. The plain ones go for $41.00 a piece.

What’s your everyday go-to bag for this summer?

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 ...Read more »]]> 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!

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