This tote is the only thing you'll ever need to carry anything you need/want to take with you every day. Larger than I need or expected (wider), but it's okay. In addition to a large wallet, makeup bag, cell, you can take lunch, iPad, other reader, real book, water bottle, etc. with you. It can even serve as a weekender for quickie getaways. Can't beat all that for the price. I bought the reddish/burgundy with camel color inside. Nice combo but I'll only wear the burgundy color. The inclusion of the detachable inside "pocket" is genius allowing for the coraling of pens, pill box, oral care items, etc.  It's not leather but it's soft and does not have any odor out of the box. Recommend this tote.