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

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.

We just can’t get enough of versatile bags that turn into other handbag styles. The extra options give us more to play on, not to mention allow us to plan more outfits around on.

Inspired by last week’s post on the Lucky Brand Patch Abbey Road Bag, we went looking for more bags that give bang for our buck. Here are 5 crossbody bags that turn into totes and more:

High Fashion Handbags Medium Fold Over Cross Body

The 3″ double metal handles are what sold us on this bag. This is also available in black and ivory (both gorgeous), but the fuchsia pink is the only one with a pebbled leather finish. $186.00 on eBags.com.

Fossil Harper Foldover Tote

Fossil created a winner with this tote when they put contrasting fabric prints on the handles and the bag’s main body. The light and dark floral prints are equally beautiful, but this neutral multi print will be easier to mix and match with. $108.00 on eBags.com.

Joe’s Handbags Denise Fold Over Crossbody

Another crossbody tote in a great pattern, this bag also has a contrasting plain-handle-and-printed-body design. The extra thick foldout handles keep the bag in proportion when used as a tote, and extra long width doesn’t look awkward when it’s folded over as a crossbody bag. Now 33% off, $149.99 at eBags.com.

The Sak Handbags Solana Crossbody

If you’re the kind of person who likes using only one bag for each day, then we suggest going for this one. Its classic design is good enough for everyday, but the sleek black leather, gold hardware, and sassy silhouette will still win over the stylish crowd. Now $125.84 at Zappos.com.

Foley + Corinna Disco City Bag

This is actually a mini version of a different Foley + Corinna bag, but based on the model, it looks like it’s just the right size. It gives the appearance of a big clutch when folded over and worn as a crossbody bag, but it’s still roomy enough as a tote. The rolled handles and the super soft pebbled leather make this bag so lovable. $198.00 at Shopbop.com.