Jan 5, 2016
Exactly what I needed
I received this handbag (in black) from my husband as a gift and I am loving it! The medium size is really perfect for everyday use. I am 5'4" and thought the large would be too big for me. I have had it for a few weeks and find that everything I need fits in there with extra room. I've even put a pair of pants in there without a problem. The gold hardware is gorgeous. It's bright and shiny but not over-the-top. I keep the zippers all the way down so the sides fan out. It has more of a briefcase look when the zippers are up. The latch was difficult to close at first but I tried it out at home a handful of times and it's not a problem now. If I am in a hurry (checking out at a register or something) then I simply tuck the flap inside and close the latch later. Other reviewers mentioned the hardware getting really scratched up but I haven't noticed that too much. I think it might happen if you are attempting to close without looking at it but I make a habit of looking to help avoid scratching it. There is a small strap that you can close around the straps to keep them from falling down. That little closure can be moved around. I usually have it closed. The long strap is great for hands free carrying but I took it off because I don't care for the look of the long strap hanging when not in use. There are no feet on the bottom so just something to be aware of. Inside there is one large but thin pocket. At first I really wanted more pockets but the front pulls out wide open (when the zippers are down) making it really easy to see everything inside. The leather feels so thick and sturdy. The handbag has some weight to it but not uncomfortably so. You can definitely tell this is a high quality handbag. I definitely recommend this as an everyday bag.
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