Must-Have Accessory: Small Cross-Body Bags

Posted by Alexandra | Wednesday March 23, 2011

The ultimate utilitarian bag was big on the runways and is even bigger in our favorite stores. The small cross-body satchel is a great alternative to your average handbag—it allows your hands greater freedom, while taking strain off your back and shoulders, because let's face it ladies, we have enough to worry about, let alone our bag! These minis are so light and comfortable, and designers have really upped the variety of styles. Here are a few of our top picks below:

Chain straps and luxe closures combined with soft colours and shapes for girlie appeal.
Clockwise from top left: Aldo Airth C$35, Banana Republic Lock Cross-Body C$66 (sale), Chloé Elsie C$1095

Mini messengers with zippers and buckle closures pair well with any look.
From left: Zara Buckled Messenger C$99.90, Matt and Nat Laroux Vegan C$180, Rebecca Minkoff Beloved Mini US$395

Unique shapes and structures are new classics.
From left: Forever21 Angie Embellished C$29.80, Rebecca Minkoff MAB Ostrich US$525, J. Crew Lockwood Bucket Satchel US$138

Have we got you crossing over to the cross-body bag yet?

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6 Comments

	on March 23, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: I do like these but wonder if I have the organizational skills required for a small bag. Currently my bag weighs at least 20lbs and a good part of that is lipstick.
	on March 23, 2011 cathy3087 98 said: At first I thought these were too tiny but the look has really grown on me over the last season. I really like the Banana Republic one because you could wear it with everything!
	on March 23, 2011 Siofan 50 said: Love these for a night out, so much easier to dance when you have your hands free!
	on March 23, 2011 Sydnie 448 said: I am obsessed with cross body bags, whether they are big or small. They go with almost any outfit, and they don't hurt my shoulder like most shoulder bags do. I love matt and nat cross body bags....they come in such a a range of small and large, and they are made of vegan material.
	on March 23, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: Cross-body bags really are the most practical way to go. I am a bit of a bag stuffer though, so I need something a little larger.
	on March 23, 2011 LaurenBlair 128 said: Ever since I started wearing/using a cross-body bags I could never go back to a cluncky shoulder bag again. I love them, they look good big or small and they're. Of course I'm in love with the Rebecca Mincoff MAB!