ALL IN THE DETAILS: Look Ma, No Hands

What’s the one bag I find myself reaching for every day? A cross-body bag. Worn casually over the shoulder or the traditional way (across the body), a neutral cross-body bag like this tan ChloĆ© version can take you anywhere and everywhere. This cross-body bag has an equestrian feel because of the style and rich color. It holds all the essentials: lip balm, phone and sunglasses, and its compact size keeps you from packing all of the junk. When I carry a tote bag, I tend to fill it with all kinds of things that I don’t actually need.

With a cross-body, you’ll have everything you need right there while being easy to find. No more rummaging. And the best part? No hands! Next time you’re out running errands, you’ll find that your life is so much easier. You can hold even more shopping bags.

This Fashionista paired her cross-body bag with a pair of printed shorts and a gray tank top: two ultimate summer essentials. The basic neutral top is updated with a quirky heart graphic. Printed flowy shorts are an even comfier alternative to jean shorts. The rich red and blue tones complement the tan bag.The layered pendant necklaces, preppy rope bracelet and cool shades complete the summery look. Simple leather color-blocked sandals add to the casual vibe. This would be perfect for a laid back weekend day spent hanging out with friends.

How To: Pair a leather cross-body bag with just about everything. For a casual summer day, a tank top and shorts are the perfect accompaniments.

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