I thought this was so cute in the photo and had had it on my wish list and watched it go out of stock, so when the had more product come in i snatched a black one before it was too late!  When i first received this bag I thought it was a bit larger then expected, and i loves me a biga$$ bag.  I've grown to love it but ne larger  would have been too much.  ALSO the shoulder straps fit me just fine...I'm 5'7 bout 135 lbs if that helps ne.  i never zip it just leave the sparkle flap down for a more hobo-y effect..leather is soft but not too soft.