LOST IN THE LUXE: The College Cross Body

Cue Asher Roth's "I Love College" and envision splattered beer and scattered red solo cups on top of scuffed up, amateur, ping-pong tables. If you haven't already guessed, I'm alluding to college.. the time of your life where you are apparently expected to both engage in this dazzling madness while still somehow managing to earn a quality education.

Ironically though, the key to succeeding in college isn't entirely the motivation of earning a degree. In fact it's not even the drive to make it through these sleepless soirees alive. No. The true secret to getting the most out of your college days lies in the lovely over-the-shoulder everything holder. The cross body bag.

Over the past few years we have seen cross body bags evolve into sensible, fashion-forward, pieces. It is for this reason that these purses are essential to helping you get through school and day-to-day life. A torso-long strap provides a carefree convenience to your bag, and the countless types of cross body bags available will still allow you look stylish and trendy. Many cross body bags are multi-purpose as well as they often have a detachable strap and so can convert into a clutch or a hand-held.

Scroll down to see some of our favorite cross body bags at the moment: