I cannot speak from direct experience, but I know my wife well enough to know that she loves it.  I wanted her to have something with which she could travel safely.  Not only does it easily fit her normal purse-type items, it is big enough for her to carry a Kindle and mp3 player comfortably.  I love it, too.  Now I can give her things I would carry normally in my pockets.  A true win-win.