Took me a long time to decide on this bag but I'm glad I waited. It is VERY inexpensive, and exactly what I wanted. Lots of pockets, spacious interior, easy adjustable shoulder strap. End pockets are great for pens and pencils in one and a phone in the other. It's light weight, washable, and has room for a tablet, a book. Exactly what I wanted. UPDATE: I used this bag for SIX years. I'm not one to change purses to harmonize with my outfit. I get one and stick with it. This bag was absolutely perfect. It stood up to incredible abuse, held together beautifully and only had to be replaced when the zippers finally began to delaminate. I would HIGHLY recommend this well made little bag to anyone looking for sturdiness, attractiveness and practicality. I love this bag. The new one had a few modifications, but the basic style is still there. I love it!!

I wasn't sure if I was going to like this pocketbook or not--it was a choice between this one and another one I ordered. One was to be for me and one was to be a gift for my elderly aunt. In the end I decided to let my aunt choose which one she liked the best for her birthday. I am a pocket person, weather it is a pocketbook or weather it is with the clothes that I wear, so I wanted a pocketbook with a lot of pockets. And this one fits that perfectly! In fact, it had so many outside pockets that I did not discover all of them right away. I wanted multiple pockets so that I could organize and hold different things but at the same time allow me to put my hands right away on what I was searching for. These are some of the things I would carry around with me: My Kindle, my cell phone (basic), my clutch wallet, my wide tooth comb and a brush, paper and pen for when I needed to jot something down, something to hold change in, my lip gloss, cigarettes/lighter and my credit card holder/wallet type. At first I kept changing things around trying to figure out where I wanted to store things on the outside. Naturally the Kindle went into the back where the very wide pocket was, I finally put my basic cell phone in one of the pockets on the side, beneath where the straps are. There are 2 of those, one on each side. My credit card holder went into the pocket with the buckle on it, my cigarettes/lighter went into the Velcroed pocket next to the buckle pocket, and to my surprise, there was a small zipper pocket right behind the Velcro pocket, and even another pocket behind the zippered pocket. There was only one pocket inside the interior and I put my loose change there. The interior held everything else with room to spare. As much as this pocketbook held, it still was not too awkward and big to carry. It fit nicely on my shoulder and I had no trouble keeping it there. Oh, one thing I didn't discover for a few days, the large interior of the pocketbook has 2 zippers--that meet in the middle. I didn't realize this at first and was only using one zipper to zip it closed. I like the idea that if the pocketbook were to accidentally turn over then everything would be closed and could not spill out. I have not had the pocketbook for long so I can't testify how long it will hold up--how long it will last. I hope it lasts a long time because I really like this pocketbook!

This bag is fantastic. It's even roomier than I expected, and the strap extends far enough to sit low on my hip (I'm a big woman so this is a huge deal for me.

It's the perfect size for anyone with a lot of stuff to carry but also dislikes carrying a messenger bag or other large bag.

It looks and feels very durable and stylish. I will probably be using this purse exclusively this year. The color is a much richer black than pictured and completely saturated, whereas the picture makes it look a bit faded or stonewashed.

When you set it down the bag sits upright without folding in on itself.

Tons of pockets so you can organize things and keep them separate.

I actually fit two kindles easily in the back pocket. The side pocket is large enough to accommodate a full-size pair of shades or a mini umbrella.

This is a big purse but it is surprisingly light. I usually keep my inside pocket pretty empty because I have a disability that leaves me with basically one useful hand, my left hand has poor motor functions which means carrying things are hard for me. I need a spot I can put in a water bottle or stuff I can't carry. This purse actually fits my 32 oz big Yeti cup! I can put in a 16 oz water bottle, my 16 oz coffee mug with lid very easily then when I get in the car empty it to cup holders, one trip! The zipper pulls are a good size easy to close. The inside pocket could fit an iPad, with a case very easily. I usually keep my big wallet, credit card holder, full size brush and my quarter holder in the middle. The interior zipper holds my work ID and emergency inhaler. The big zipper spot on the back is the perfect place for my lotto tickets, fits big scratch cards and paper tickets without bending. The front pocket holds my iPhone in a otter box defender case and there are more zipper areas for chap stick lipstick, whatever. There are outside pockets on each end that fit small hand sanitizers or chap stick. You can really load this purse up if needed. Its my everyday purse so I keep, it light but love the option to carry a lot when needed. I used Gorilla fabric glue to custom fit the strap. I picked the length I prefer then glued the strap together so it won't slide around. I get all tangled up when that happens, drives me crazy. I can still use it crossbody if needed. I don't want to carry around a heavy purse but I have the option to fit so much if I need to I have easy access to everything as well. When you live in Florida carrying liquids and chap sticks are a big thing! Defiantly worth the price.

OMG... I cannot express how deeply in love I am with this purse. My husband bought this for me as a Christmas gift, and I can easily say this is the best present I have ever received! There are so many compartments, and my purse is no longer a huge, unorganized, cluttered mess!
I literally have a compartment for everything now: my glasses, me phone, my keys, pens, notepad, even coupons/gift cards! I am thrilled, now that everything has a place, I know where to look when I need it and nothing ever gets lost! No more "search claw", when trying to find something desperately.
The inside part is huge! It holds my makeup bag, wallet, and two other little bags with no problem.
I have to admit, it isn't the most "stylish" purse in the world, but I would trade style for convenience any day! After all, I have a purse for myself: to carry the things I need most and not to spend hundreds of dollars for a name brand or for what other people will say!
I love the material, since I have no fear of it getting wet if it rains, or stained with anything as it can be cleaned off easily with a wet rag.
The strap is long, but used at its shortest length, it can be used on one shoulder, like a regular purse, but I have also used it across and find it more comfortable that way when I know I will be walking long, for example. My purse is really heavy, so keep that in mind.
I also like the fact that it has two zippers to close the main compartment, as it makes it easier to make them meet in the middle rather than zipping it all the way across.
I would recommend this purse a thousand times over. I bought the brown color and it goes well with everything, since I wear a lot of earthy colors.