I love this bag. It took two tries to get one (the first got lost in the mail), plus two more tries ordering Baggalinis that turned out to be too small. This is the perfect size, roomy even for an iPad or notebook, but still compact.

First, the cut, strap and way it lies make it immensely comfortable. I can shorten the strap to pull it high on my back like a backpack or lengthen it to act more like a crossover purse. Some reviewers have said you can't pull the bag around without taking it off, but I have not found that to be true. I simple bring it toward the front and unzip the front pocket with my credit cards -- no problem. Credit card slots were a non-negotiable requirement -- I wish this bag had more but the five it does have are sufficient. They're generous enough that I can fit two cards in one slot. I wish it had a window slot, too, for my driver's license, but that is minor.

There are no zipper pockets inside the main compartment, which I thought would be a problem but turned out not to be. There are plenty of pockets elsewhere. I use the front snap one for bills and change and the one behind it for small things I use frequently and don't want to lose. There's an open pocket in the credit-card compartment and another zipper pocket on the back. There's also a pen holder in the credit-car pocket.

The two expandable pockets on the side also are better than I expected. I like that they zip when I'm not using them -- keeps the bag looking neater. The side pockets look very small but they do hold regular water bottles, but not oversize ones. They're great for tucking sunglasses into when you enter a store, say, and plan to leave again. Much easier than getting out the glasses case each time.

I was tired of my black and brown purses, so I got this one in blue and am very pleased. It's a perfect shade, not quite navy, not at all shiny or brassy, and it gives the appearance of being a fairly neutral shade. The inside is light gray, which makes finding stuff easy.

Like all the Baggalinis I've seen, it's well made, and the fabric is substantial. I don't know what more I can say, but I hope this helps someone who is debating whether to buy this purse. I can't think of anything I would change. Great for travel and shopping. I just piled a bunch of my old purses into a box to donate because I won't be needing any of them again now.