I have been looking for just the right size tote for the longest time - but I also wanted something that was a little rugged (since I have two little children), not too expensive (as a busy mom), and lastly, zips across the top (don't want to risk someone stealing things out of my bag or worrying that it looks suspicious going shopping with a large tote bag open on top).

I like that this bag is black, but also has some dimension to it, with the swirl/floral pattern on the outside.  Sometimes I do wish the bag were slightly more "girly", since it has metal rivets, metal circles holding the handles to the bag, and black leather handles.  However, I thoroughly enjoy the bag, and the leather handles are actually pretty good at not sliding off my shoulder like many of my prior totes that were entirely nylon.

The inside has a turquoise color, which makes it a little easier when you are digging for things.  It has a small zipper pocket inside (I keep my wallet, a couple pens, and a lipstick in it), and then some small open pockets.  There is also a pocket with a stretch top that fits my iPhone perfectly, and additionally I love that this phone pocket keeps my phone at the top of my bag - so when I look in my bag, there's my cell phone at the top.

There are outer pockets on each side, which are fairly small and snap shut with a magnetic snap.  These don't hold much, but they have come in handy if I need to stash something I don't want to forget (like a parking ticket, hand wipes, etc).

I bought this bag to use as a "small" diaper bag, as my kids are getting older, but I still need to carry stuff like a couple extra pullups, a snack, drink, and a first aid kit (my daughter has a peanut allergy, so a kit with epi pen, benadryl, etc).  I feel like I can be functional and stylish, carry the essentials I need for myself and the kids, without having to carry a huge diaper bag.  And at this price, I might purchase another one of their gorgeous designs in a lighter color as well!