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A Cool Little Cross-Body to Carry Anywhere

With color-coded compartments and a built-in mirror, this little Madewell cross-body is everything you need in a handbag. Unlike a heavy tote, it’ll force you not to schlep around too much — it won’t fit more than an iPad Mini or a paperback. Carry it by the shoulder strap or as a clutch for a functional, everyday look.

The Twin-Pouch Cross-Body, $138 at Madewell.

A Cool Little Cross-Body to Carry Anywhere