My Favourite Things #2 are CROSS BODY BAGS!!! They are an essential part of my everyday wardrobe and I use one almost every single day, mostly so I can run around hands-free at work without having to lug a big bag around or when I’m traveling so I can have my blackberry, iphone, camera and lipgloss conveniently nearby. Although these little pouch style bags will never take the place of my need for a massive bag in the day, they come in handy and can usually serve as double duty into the evening, especially now that cross body bags are such a hot trend. For me, cross-body bags have always been a necessity and is here to stay.

I have accumulated an eclectic collection cross-body bags over the years, in a variety of colors, brands, and finishes, but one of my favourites is definitely the Rebecca Minkoff BF Pouch (below). Don’t let the size of this little bag deceive you. It fits way more than you would think because of its depth and pretty much goes with everything.

Here are 7 cross-body bags from my personal collection that I would highly recommend as the perfect gift for someone special or as a treat for yourself. Pick just one or one for every day of the week:

1. REBECCA MINKOFF BF Pouch $175. Reasonably priced. Comes in different colors. Convenient outside zip pockets for cards. Perfect for every day.

2. GUCCI 1973 Small Shoulder Bag…starting at $795 depending on the finish. A little pricey for these little bags, but it’s distinctly Gucci and it’s something you can keep for years to come. Love the vintage feel of the new logo. Comes in many different colors and finishes including leather, suede and snake. Can be used alone or part of the entire 1973 bag collection.

3. HERMES Constance Bag…starting at $4000 depending on the size & finish. The creme de la creme of all my mini bags. There’s just something so special about the signature Hermes ‘H’, not just because of its prestige, but perhaps it’s because my last name begins with the initial ‘H’, it feels all that more personal. Regardless, this is definitely a splurge, almost like wearing an expensive piece of jewelry.

4. CHANEL Wallet On A Chain (WOC). $1550. Perfect size to fit all your essentials. Can be used daily as an actual wallet, especially if you don’t change your purses very often. Makes a great evening bag. Comes in a an array of colors and finishes with either the classic CC interlocking closure or mademoiselle closure (pictured below). You can always count on Chanel for it’s longevity, quality and wow factor.

5. ALEXANDER WANG Brenda Camera Bag $399. Great to use as an actual camera bag. Fits a large camera and accessories with room for lipstick, blackberry and cards. Comes in several classic colors in leather or suede. Great for bloggers don’t leave home without their cameras.

6. ORYANY Sequin ‘Wendy’ Cross Body Bag $135 Super flashy but cute for evening but can also be used to compliment a casual day outfit. Fits a ton. Inexpensive. Can be found at high end department stores like Holt Renfrew and Neiman Marcus in the U.S. and comes in several fun colorful sequin options.

7. Marc Jacobs Day to Night Single quilted turnlock cross-body bag. $595. Truly a day to night bag, appropriately named. Comes in an array of classic and vibrant colors. Signature Marc Jacobs quilt and studded variations. If you had to pick just one, this is a good one

As I’m sure you guessed by now, I’m a bit of an accessory monger or as my friends like to call me, an accessory stand. Some people don’t believe in over accessorizing or accessorizing at all, but I think it’s an art and when it’s done right, it can be a beautiful thing. Either way, it’s a fun way to add a personal touch to an everyday outfit.  I met these hot girls this summer from ABE Jewelry (All Black Everything), Jessica Casey & Sam Black. I picked up a couple of their body chains from the Sex & the City Party. Here’s one I’m rockin over a Helmut Lang loose knit tank. Simple but edgy. You’ll surely be seeing more body armor around here.

The Tokyo Flash Fire watch watch that wraps around your wrist and flashes multi-coloured LED lights to tell the time. Each hole indicates one unit of time—yellow LEDs are the hours, red LEDs show every ten minutes and green LEDs show single minutes. Confusing indeed. I got this last year and even though I still haven’t quite figured out how to tell the time, it makes for a great accessory.

One of my favorite pair of sunglasses I got from my boys over at Ransom a while back, is this collaboration by Marharishi & Mosley Tribes. They come equipped with 3 different colored interchangeable lens, making these a 3 in 1.

On my feet, the Jeffrey Campbell wedges that look almost exactly like the D&G wedges I wanted but couldn’t find in my size anywhere. I saved about $500 so I’m happy with these.

This cutout tie dye tee by SKYWARD (SWD), is designed by Swedish designer Annika Gerber, an edgy Swedish brand exclusively available at only select stores worldwide, including Tokyo, Copenhagen, London & New York.

American Graffiti Vintage Frames, now available at Fashionably Yours!!

I absolutely love these Louis Vuitton “Be Happy” Wedges and as much as I find LV Multicolore a tad bit tacky at times, there’s something about these sandals that work for me, not to mention, they are pretty much the most comfortable shoes I bought for Summer 2010. Perhaps why they sold out before the summer even started, so I’m told.

Rebecca Minkoff morning after clutch (or cross body bag) is a staple in the closets of countless fashionistas and celebrities and come in so many colors & finishes, including this vibrant Croc Leather Yellow. It’s the versatility of this bag, with its removable chain strap, pockets and size that make this bag such a hit in my closet.

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Top: Topshop Airtex 1980 Croptank

Harem Pants: Reiss

Shoes: B2 Studded Wedges

Purse: Rebecca Minkoff BF Crossbody Pouch

Bracelet (Right): Hermes H Enamel Bracelet

Stacked (Left): Fendi Secret Watch, Swarovski bangle, Links of London Sweetie charm bracelet

Ring (R): Sterling Silver 3-finger

Ring (L): Enamel Rose (from FY)

Earrings: Betsey Johnson

Necklace: Chanel

Sunglasses: D&G mirror aviators

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