I'm pretty sure my first-ever bag was a crossbody style and I wore that beaut down to the ground (bless her). Years later crossbody bags are still very much alive and thriving. The ultimate reason ...

Ahead of a recent trip to attend Carnival in Brazil, I researched and tested out anti-theft crossbody bags to ensure that this time — this time — my phone (and wallet and passport) stayed safe.

There's no doubt about it, phone bags have grown in popularity in recent years, and once you've got one, you will wonder how you coped without one. Don't you just hate it when your phone rings and ...