Summer Essential: Crossbody Bags

Since they’ve been becoming trendy these past few seasons, we’ve all heard a lot about the crossbody bag. There are so many variations of the bag, so there is literally the perfect crossbody for everyone. Due to my obsession with handbags, and my knack for getting annoyed at carrying things, I have a few of these wardrobe staples:

 {1} My very first crossbody purchase: The Michael Michael Kors Charleton Crossbody in black. No, that was not a typo, this bag is under the lower end Michael Kors line. However, the leather on this bag is amazing, and while it looks small, holds everything I need (when consolidated). {2} Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Clutch (MAC) in Metallic Anthracite. I got this bag at the RM Sample Sale in NYC this past spring, and I have to say, it’s amazing. The biggest crossbody of my collection, it fits everything I would normally put in a day bag. The chain and metallic nature of this bag make it easy to transition to night time. {3} Red Quited Clutch: This bag is probably the dressiest of my bunch. It’s red quilted leather and chain strap remind me closely of Chanel.

 

The Summer Bag

Around campus, all I do is either lug around my schoolbag, or a wristlet with the bare essentials. With summer comes my opportunity to bring out my handbags! For those who know me, bags are a big deal. Some of my closest friends still just carry around wristlets, whereas I always have a bag on me. Always.

Last summer, I made the big plunge and bought myself a designer handbag: the Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 in Damier Azur. It took a little saving up, but the bag is so worth it. The neutral colors make it versatile while the material makes it durable. Perfection.