In Small Packages

Lately I've been resorting to the "less is more" approach when it comes to the items I'm lugging around in my bag. My overstretched wallet is taking a break, and my coin purse now holds my debit card, cash, and ID. Goodbye useless rewards cards, gift cards with $1.20 balance, and random business cards. Maybe I'll see you again once my mini-bag chapter is coming to a close. In the meantime, I'll gladly discard the unnecessary to throw one of these chained beauties over my shoulder.

1.Mini studded bag (Gap) @ $39.50
2. Studded leather mini bag (Banana Republic) @ $79.50
3. "Love It and I'm Not Lion" bag (ModCloth) @ $44.99
4. SR SQUARED mini cross-body by Sondra Roberts @ $60
5. Isabella Fiore cross-body @ $295

Cross Your Heart

While taking a stroll to a neighborhood restaurant last night, it came to my attention that I've been walking out the door with this bag every single day this past week. There's something special about the simplicity of throwing on a lightweight cross-body holding only my true necessities. It's a nice change from an oversized hobo that easily becomes a clutter magnet, not to mention a shoulder ache waiting to happen. With tons of different crossbody styles, it wouldn't hurt to see what other options there are on the market.

all via Urban Outfitters:

Adjustable cross-body bag by Kimchi Blue @ $38
Bucket bag by Kimchi Blue @ $58 (also in red)
Malababa pouch purse @ $198

Deux Lux "beauty pink" bag @ $48