Collection: Everyday Essentials: Women's Boutique Accessories & Bags

Q: Which purse has a built-in wallet?

Look for wristlets and bifold wallet wristlets. These have card slots and a bill compartment built into the body of the bag, plus a strap so the whole thing works on its own for short trips. Krafty Bandit carries genuine leather cellphone and card holder wristlets, bifold wallet wristlets, and zip-around wallets with card slots. For one bag that holds a phone, cards and keys with nothing else inside, a cellphone wristlet is the style to look at.

Q: What is the difference between a crossbody, a wristlet, and a tote?

Size and how you carry it. A wristlet is smallest, with a short loop around your wrist, sized for a phone, cards and keys. A crossbody has a long adjustable strap worn over one shoulder and across the body, leaving both hands free, the usual choice for travel and errands. A tote is largest, carried by two shorter handles at the shoulder, sized for a laptop or a day's worth of things.

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Which purse has a built-in wallet?

Several styles here combine the two, which saves carrying a separate wallet inside a bag. Look for wristlets and bifold wallet wristlets: these have card slots and a bill compartment built into the body of the bag, plus a strap so the whole thing works on its own for short trips. Krafty Bandit carries genuine leather cellphone and card holder wristlets, bifold wallet wristlets, and zip-around wallets with card slots. If you want one bag that holds a phone, cards, and keys with nothing else inside it, a cellphone wristlet is the style to look at.

What is the difference between a crossbody, a wristlet, and a tote?

Size and how you carry it. A wristlet is the smallest, with a short loop that sits around your wrist, sized for a phone, cards, and keys. A crossbody has a long adjustable strap worn over one shoulder and across the body, which leaves both hands free and is the usual choice for travel, festivals, and errands. A tote is the largest, carried by two shorter handles at the shoulder, sized for a laptop, a change of clothes, or a day's worth of things. Many people carry a wristlet inside a tote and pull it out on its own.

How do I tell genuine leather from vegan leather?

Read the listing first, because we name it either way. Genuine and full-grain leather is made from animal hide, develops a patina with use, and softens over years. Vegan leather is a synthetic, usually polyurethane, that keeps its finish and color rather than aging, wipes clean easily, and costs less. Neither is better in the abstract. Choose genuine leather for a piece you expect to carry for years and want to age; choose vegan leather for a specific color, a lighter weight, or an easier-care bag. Krafty Bandit carries both, plus locally handmade leather from Jerry's Handmade Leatherworks.

How should I care for a leather bag?

Keep it dry, and let it dry naturally away from direct heat if it does get wet, because a radiator or hair dryer will stiffen and crack the hide. Condition genuine leather occasionally with a leather cream to keep it supple. Store bags stuffed lightly with paper so they hold their shape rather than folding flat. Vegan leather needs less: wipe it with a damp cloth and keep it out of prolonged direct sun, which fades the surface. Our leather care guide covers both in more detail.