I bought this purse to take to a "purse exchange" birthday party.  I was cautious about it because I was afraid the purse wouldn't turn out as nice as the picture.  When I received the purse I was definitely not disappointed. I took it to the party secretly hoping I could bring it home.  At the end of the party the birthday girl gets to take her pick from all the purses and she picked this one.  Looks like I'm going to have to order one for myself now.