I love Baggallinis. This large wallet bag is the best. I needed to pare down what I carry with me in my purse because lugging 10 pounds on my shoulder is not a good thing. So when I saw this Baggallini on a friend of mine I realized that this was just the size I needed. This bag is made to strap across your chest and not to be hung on your shoulder, although you could carry it that way. It is perfect for shopping because it keeps your hands and arms free as it hangs from your body. It is large enough to put wallet, cell phone, makeup and check book in but not large enough to carry a kindle, water, etc, which is what I did with my larger bag. So if you want to travel lighter this is the bag for you.