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?

Vanessa Hudgens got into some trouble last May 27. She illegally parked her car in a handicapped spot!

I guess it’s not that big of a deal but when you’re a famous celebrity like Vanessa Hudgens, it’s probably not a good idea to do something like this when paparazzi’s on your tail wherever you go. And obviously Vanessa knows it – you can tell by the way she’s shamefully hiding her face behind her hair in these pictures:

May 27, 2010 – Vanessa Hudgens tries to hide her face as she goes to her car parked illegally in a handicapped section

Paparazzi may have caught Vanessa doing something illegal, but did she get caught by the cops? Of course not! She’s a celebrity!

Anyway, another crime that’s also been overlooked in these pictures is Vanessa Hudgens’ tall boots. The high heel, slouchy silhouette and studded finish are too much to pair with her flowing gauzy top and shredded jeans. Add to that her long, wavy hair worn loosely and there’s just too much going on here in Vanessa’s look.

Her cross body bag is lovely though, and it looks like it’s made of really luxurious leather:

Vanessa Hudgens’ black leather cross body bag

Vanessa Hudgens’ bag is the Cole Haan Phoebe Crossbody:

Cole Haan Phoebe Crossbody

Shown here is the black like Vanessa’s, but it’s also available in brown and a distressed white color.

Purchase the Cole Haan Phoebe Crossbody for$228.00 at Zappos.com.

Hey everyone, the 3.1 Phillip Lim Edie Studded Bow Purse is coming back for Fall 2010!

3.1 Phillip Lim Edie Studded Bow Purse, US$800

This purse came out fall of last year, but it sold out so fast that it left a lot of ladies wanting. Of course, the immediate sell out could only be attributed to its strong celebrity following – Diane Kruger, Alexa Chung, Rachel Bilson, Nicky Hilton, and Leighton Meester, to name a few. That, and also probably because Phillip Lim likes to keep his offerings lean.

Diane Kruger wearing the 3.1 Phillip Lim Edie Studded Bow Purse

Rachel Bilson wearing the 3.1 Phillip Lim Edie Studded Bow Purse

Leighton Meester wearing the 3.1 Phillip Lim Edie Studden Bow Purse

Though celebrity exposure played a big part in this purse’s fast sell-out, I would also like to think that the women who bought it (celebrities included) also liked it for its aesthetic and functional appeal.

For instance, the bow shaped flap may be too girly, but the sprinkle of gold studs on it balances this out and makes it look edgy instead; kind of like, girly meets punk.

The flap also features a vertical stripe that appears to look like grosgrain from afar, but if you look closer, it’s actually made of metal, like a bracelet chain – a very subtle way to add bling to the bag, but definitely adds to the wow factor.

Vertical Stripe on the 3.1 Phillip Lim Edie Studded Bow Purse

The way the strap is made is also another notable feature; apart from the sprinkle of studs on the shoulder pad, the sides where the straps are looped and attached are fastened with gold studs.

Studded shoulder pad of the 3.1 Phillip Lim Edie Studded Bow Purse

Gold stud strap fasteners on the 3.1 Phillip Lim Edie Studded Bow Purse

All that, plus the Edie’s spacious interior and multiple compartments, make  it a very marketable piece and a definite sure-buy.

Interior of the 3.1 Phillip Lim Edie Studded Bow Purse

If you want to purchase the 3.1 Phillip Lim Edie Studded Bow Purse,  check Net-A-Porter.com regularly in case stocks become available.  It retails for about US$800.

For those who like the Edie’s edgy look without the hefty price tag, here are great studded options for you to choose from:

B. Makowsky Las Vegas Crossbody, US$162

Steve Madden BJoker Medium Crossbody, US$69

Rafe New York Rafe Mini Crossbody, US$230