i always use backpack purses because i walk to work.  so i wanted something in a fun but not too loud color.  this purple is perfect for that.  the fabric and lining are nice and sturdy, although i think the outside will lose its perfectly satiny texture over time because it's easy to scuff it.

i got this bag at a discount, but considering the original price and it being a french company, i would have expected it to be a bit more special.

my main problem at first was that the front zippered area has no divisions for phone, keys, etc. and i thought i would damage my phone having it in there with my keys.  but i do put my wallet in there also, and it kind of keeps them separated, mostly.  also i think they make phones better nowadays so that they don't scratch as easily.

other than that, you have a big nice main compartment that i often carry all sorts of smallish things to and from work in, and then like a flat middle compartment which is good for papers like receipts and coupons and that sort of thing.

one last complaint might be that the straps are really slippery, because of the whole satin texture thing, i guess.  this is fine except when you want to carry the bag on just one shoulder for a little while.  it doesn't work at all like this because it will slide right off.

i'll probably use it for like a year, though, and then swap it out because i have several backpack purses that i rotate when i get bored.  and i am sure i will use it again.  the size and look of it are really nice.