Since I am not a person who carries everything but the kitchen sink in my purse, this was a great bag for me. The color of the bag looks identical to the picture on Amazon. It is just big enough to carry your bare essentials(wallet, camera, a few makeup items, etc). If you are a person who only carries what you need, this is the bag for you. If otherwise, this bag is only good for short shopping trips that don't require to many supplies. This bag is also good for traveling due to the shoulder strap. I can say from experience that while running through airport security, having both hands empty is extrememly convinient. In short, if you like to keep it light OR are looking for a purse to just carry the essentials for a day trip, this is the bag for you. I personally love it!