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Happy 4th of July!

Erika — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:47:33 +0000

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!

Chewbacca Wears a Cross Body Bag Too – A Star Wars Day Post

Erika — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:24:13 +0000

In case you didn’t know, May 4 is unofficially declared as Star Wars day. I know, I know, I’m a week too late, but these promo ads for Disney’s Star Wars Weekends didn’t come out until yesterday. So for cross body bags and Star Wars fans out there, here’s a blog post you’d enjoy.

Chewbacca wears a cross body bag too! The beloved Wookie was spotted with our favorite bag style and here’s a picture to prove it:

It looks like Chewie prefers the classic brown leather satchel as well. I gotta say, Chewbacca would have great fashion sense if he wore clothes because I’m all for classic brown leather satchels too.

I wonder if Chewbacca would like these other brown leather messenger bags?:

Fossil – Men’s Jackson N/S Messenger w/ Laptop, $168.00

David King & Co. East/West 1/2 Flap Messenger, $86.40 (was $96.00)

Amerileather Classical Leather Organizer Briefcase, $104.99

Chewie probably won’t care about the multi-pocket organization feature and the built-in laptop compartment on these. But maybe just a bit of beating up and adding extra pockets on the strap would do the trick!

Check out more Star Wars Weekends 2010 advertisements at the source.

Top 3 Snakeskin Crossbody Picks For Spring

Roselle — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:00:38 +0000

Thinking about what to buy for spring? How about some snakeskin crossbody purses? After reviewing several snakeskin crossbody styles, we have narrowed our selection to these 3 noteworthy designer creations – all finely made, and all finished in premium quality snake embossed leather.

Francesco Biasia Dauphine

Francesco Biasia Dauphine, US$462

The Dauphine Bag from Francesco Biasia is just the thing to have if you’re in the market for a sophisticated convertible handbag. Its snake embossed leather offers a luxurious appeal while the framed silhouette of the bag makes it the ideal purse to carry for dressier or more formal gatherings.

MICHAEL by Michael Kors Gansvoort Large Satchel Python

MICHAEL by Michael Kors Gansvoort Large Satchel Python, US$498

Want to travel in style and splendor? Then the Gansvoort Large Satchel Python from MICHAEL by Michael Kors is just the bag for you. The size of this well made convertible purse is right enough for traveling, for an overnight, or simply for work. And with its detachable crossbody strap, hanging out with this python buddy would be quite a pleasure.

Botkier Brooklyn Snake Crossbody Hobo

Botkier Brooklyn Snake Crossbody Hobo, US$395

For the boho chic who wants a piece of the python, the Botkier Brooklyn Snake Crossbody Hobo is here to serve your whims. Beautifully made and styled with flair, this bag features a snake embossed finish detailed with grommets and leather lacing that doubles as fringe. The Botkier Brooklyn Snake Crossbody Hobo is simply perfect for the hippie in you.

Aaron Barak Classic Collection – Real Men’s Bags

Erika — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:44:32 +0000

Now these are what I call real men’s bags:

Men’s Aaron Barak Classics Duffel

Men’s Aaron Barak Classics Laptop

Men’s Aaron Barak Classics Satchel

Men’s Aaron Barak Classics Aviator

Men’s Aaron Barak Classics Messenger

These duffel, laptop, satchel, aviator, and messenger bags with adjustable shoulder/crossbody straps are all part of the Aaron Barak Classic Collection. While the Aaron Barak company has only been around for less than 5 years themselves, these age old designs make them seem like they’ve been around for much, much longer.

The entire collection was inspired by the Industrial Revolution and the tireless, hardworking craftsmen of that era. Some, like the laptop bag and the aviator bag, are even printed with real clippings from 19th century newspapers. The resulting look, as you can clearly see, is very masculine and rugged, but the genuine Nickleby premium leather elevates this collection to an an entirely different level of sophistication.

It elevates the price tag too – the cheapest bag in the Aaron Barak Classic Collection is the Men’s Aaron Barak Classics Laptop which retails for $574.95. The most expensive is the Men’s Aaron Barak Classics Aviator, which goes for $1,074.95.

Still, quality and beauty come with a price tag and with these Aaron Barak bags, you do get what you pay for. Aaron Barak offers full refurbishment on all of their bags at their Authorized Aaron Barak Repair Center in New York.

These bags were built to last a lifetime. Given their timeless design and perennial style, they just might last a little bit longer than that.

Purchase the Aaron Barack Classic Collection at Bagsbuy.com.

Nick Jonas and His Purse Again

Erika — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:30:39 +0000

The first time I wrote about Nick Jonas and his purse – I mean, his satchel, he was at least carrying something that could actually pass for a men’s bag:

Nick Jonas and brother carry the Roots Village Bag

But this time, I just don’t know what to say. He was caught just yesterday carrying yet another one of his man purses while heading into Jim Henson Studios:

Nick Jonas out and about in Hollywood with his man purse

Okay, we all know that Nick Jonas is a fan of crossbody man purses (he even admitted it on the now defunct It’s On with Alexa Chung show), but does it have to be as feminine as the one he’s carrying in the picture? The rounded shape, the smooth finish, and the smallish proportions – that’s a bag fit for a woman and not for someone like Nick Jonas (although some people might disagree with me here and say it’s just right for a Jonas brother).

Men need to carry stuff around too of course, especially Nick Jonas who has to have his (type 1) diabetes medicine on him at all times (read the news about that here). But there really is a thin line between a purse and a satchel when it comes to men’s bags. Aside from the Roots Village Bag that he’s carrying in the first picture, I prefer these other Nick Jonas crossbody bags over that rounded brown purse he was carrying yesterday:

Here are other leather crossbody bags that would look good on Nick Jonas:

Bally Raski, $687.60

Marc by Marc Jacobs Simple Leather Robbie G, $458.00

Ben Sherman BS105068, $144.45

Which bag do you prefer?

Reese Witherspoon Wears a Crossbody for Coffee

Roselle — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:00:41 +0000

Here’s a photo of Reese Witherspoon taken last Christmas (December 2009). She was spotted having coffee with some friends… probably catching up and talking about her recent break-up?

Reese Witherspoon wears a crossbody for coffee

Dressed down in sweater and jeans paired with a classic brown crossbody, Reese looks just like the pretty girl from next door. And with that smile on her face, you wouldn’t think she had just broken with Jake Gyllenhaal. But then again, we all know she was the one who broke it off. Poor Jake, he must be really torn until now. I heard he’s licking his wounds by spending time being an uncle to his sister’s (Maggie Gyllenhaal) kids.

Back to Reese, that brown crossbody on her, pretty much looks like a classic. Some are speculating that it’s a Linea Pelle. However, after checking the designer’s website, I couldn’t find one similar to what Reese is wearing in the picture. So either that bag is very old (from Linea Pelle’s really old collection), or it is very new (a sample from Linea Pelle’s new collection, perhaps?). OR, it could be that the speculation is all wrong and that bag is made by another brand.

Whatever it is, it looks like the kind that can last in your closet for decades (provided it is of good quality and you take great care of it, of course). The basic color and shape of the bag are the things that make it a classic. Much like black, the brown color is also easy to pair with. That’s why every girl should have at least one brown bag in her closet. The same applies for shoes.

The messenger/crossbody style also makes this bag versatile and easy to wear. The coffee shop is not the only place where you can wear such an accessory; you can take this bag to work, to school, to the mall, to the grocery store, to the market, or to the airport. Wherever you may take it, this bag will easily fit right in.

If you don’t have a classic brown crossbody yet, here are a few suggestions that might interest you:

David King Leather 187 Vertical Laptop Messenger, US$92

Ellington Hollister Satchel, on sale for US$115 at Bagsbuy.com

Mullholland Messenger Bag All Leather, US$485

Bedstu Guarner, US$94

If you’re not satisfied with any of the suggestions, visit Zappos.com or Bagsbuy.com for more styles. Both sites offer FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the US, and they usually have items on discount in case you’re on a budget.

The Botkier Noa East/West Satchel – Functional and Fashion Forward

Roselle — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:08 +0000

Botkier released its first collection back in 2003, but the brand has immediately sky rocketed to fame with a cult following that covers top Hollywood celebrities. This is clearly evidenced by the numerous pictures posted online showing celebrities sporting a Botkier bag.

Case in point, here’s one celebrity who loves wearing Botkier:

Michelle Trachtenberg in Botkier Uma

Michelle Trachtenberg in Botkier Michelle

If you ask me, I would say the reason behind the patriotism for Botkier is quite simple: Botkier offers casual chic and fashion forward looking bags that fill all, if not, most of the practical requirements a busy woman looks for in an everyday bag.

Front View of the Botkier Noa East/West Satchel

The latest to hit the shelves this season is the Botkier Noa East/West Satchel from the designer’s Holiday/Resort Collection (shown above).

A frontal view of the Noa East/West Satchel tells you of a basic satchel made with luxurious leather, characterized by clean lines and quality workmanship.

However, what impresses me is the view from the side, as it shows you that this piece offers something more than the usual. The unique gathered effect done by folding/pleating the sides inward adds a distinct flair to the bag, proving once again why Botkier bags are such a hit among celebrities.

Side view of the Botkier Noa East/West Satchel

The Noa East/West Satchel can be worn as a crossbody bag with the adjustable third (3^rd)strap, or as a tote using the two (2) top handles. Available in Black and Natural, you can purchase the Botkier Noa East/West Satchel at Zappos.com

Le Donne 2116 – Classic Brown Satchel from Le Donne

Erika — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:17:23 +0000

Satchels have always been a recurring obsession. Particularly messenger bag-style satchels that are in the soft camel shade of brown.

These satchels always look like they’re the type to be carried around by a cute college boy or a handsome professor. And the leather satchels issued to the military in the 40s (that are now vintage) made the wearer look infinitely dapper than shapeless duffel bags.

A genuine vintage school satchel

The Le Donne 2116 is exactly in the style of this satchel. It’s also available in black and cafe, but of course, the tan color is the most covetable.

Le Donne 2116 messenger bag satchel

Priced at $137.95, expect nothing less than rich, soft, and luxurious leather from this bag. From the manufacturer’s description: Each Le Donne bag is painstakingly handmade and crafted by Colombian artisans. Each and every bag also has unique distinctive “scars”, proving that they’re made from genuine full grain leather material.

Quite pricey for an old-fashioned satchel, but the vintage appearance is exactly what drives the price up and what draws us to the Le Donne satchel. Now, how to beat this up to make it look exactly like the male model’s in the picture…

The Le Donne 2116 leather satchel is available on Bagsbuy.com.