I’ve been carrying around the same bag for nearly two years until our puppy, Dakota, did some damage to it recently. Needless to say,  it’s really time to add a new bag into the rotation.

Since I tend to wear the same bag nonstop, I’ve decided it’s worth splurging on something I really love and will use. Handands-free bags were made for me.

I hate carrying purses — it just always feels awkward for me, and I always have so much to carry, especially with my never-leave-home-without-it accessory, Dakota. This year, my goal is to shop smarter, and to invest in the things that will make my life easier. So finding a great sized crossbody bag is my first “smart” splurge of 2013.

I’m partial to the Mulberry Delray crossbody version, but I like these others that I found too. Which should I splurge on?

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Mulberry Delray (L); Tods (R)

 Reed Krakoff Gym Bag (L); Celine Trapeze (R)

Marc Jacobs (L); Alexander Wang (R)

Reed Krakoff; Fendi; Reed Krakoff

Chloe; Marc Jacobs

Gucci; Proenza Schouler; Tory Burch

Anja Hindmarch (L); Marc Jacobs

Philip Lim; Miu Miu; Reed Krakoff

Lanvin; Ferragamo

Clare Vivier; Philip Lim; Clare Vivier