Donald J Pliner handbags are exquisite and come in a wide range of styles such as hobos, clutch purses, totes, drawstring bags and cross bodies.

In recent years cross body bags have become extremely popular due to the versatility and simplicity of the bags style. They are great for using during the day and as the purse has evolved over the years to meet our demands and needs features such as removable straps are common. These removable cross body straps may sound a simple feature but they do literally transform the purse. What looks like casual day bag is transformed into a cute evening clutch purse by taking the straps away – meaning you kind of get two bags for one and that is never a bad thing I am sure you ladies will agree!

Another reason I love Donald J Pliner purses, especially cross bodies is there are so many types to choose from in this style. As fashion trends are changing and becoming braver and bolder we are seeing more bright colored purses which is fantastic especially if you are a bit tired of opting for plain black.

One specific cross body purse by Donald J Pliner that reflects this ever growing trend is the Xena purse. This ostrich leather purse comes in several colors such as turquoise, yellow and my personal favorite zesty orange. The bright colored leather and the raised dimples of the fabric means there is no need for fussy detailing as the fabric holds its own. There is a long cross body strap and plenty of storage space inside as this purse measures a healthy 11.5 inches in height and 11 inches in width.