Mini Handbags & Travel Bags

On the days that do not involve a lot of shopping, I like to carry a simple cross-body or hands-free bag.

The smaller bags provide more space in the car, less pull on my neck and shoulder and protect my belongings more efficiently. With handbags, you have to be vigilant of zippers, pockets and flaps being secured and they have to be slung across your body at all times.

Hip Sisters money belt

Hips Sisters offer a cool product advertised as the “World’s Best Stylish Travel Money Belt.” They have just enough room for my phone, room key, a little money and a lip gloss. I love their logo, “Live Life Hands Free.”

SpibeltMy friend Tania turned me on to the SpiBelt many years ago and it always comes in handy when I just need a small case to hold my phone and room key.

Kipling, Dakine and Lululemon all have great smaller bags. They are perfect for those travel days that do not require a full size tote, but one that is a larger than a hip or waist belt.