Hello Kitty Gothic Punk Crossbody Bag vs Pink Skull Spike Shoulder Bag

The Hello Kitty bag is the practical pick: a large canvas tote with a zip closure, an open exterior pocket and an interior slot pocket, plus a long crossbody strap. The Pink Skull bag is a small, structured quilted-leather shoulder bag made in Italy with silver-tone skull and spike hardware, but it measures only 7.5 by 5 inches, closes with a snap and has a single slide pocket. Buy the Hello Kitty for everyday carrying and Y2K styling; buy the Skull bag for a compact statement piece and accept that it holds little.

• Choose the Hello Kitty bag if you want a roomy, zip-top crossbody you can carry daily and style around 90s and Y2K looks.
• Choose the Pink Skull bag if you want a small quilted-leather shoulder bag with skull and spike hardware as a going-out piece.