I am such a hard person to please when it comes to a bag.  I've never been the type to like girly fussy bags that look cutie.  I like a bag that I can put a lot of stuff in if I need to.  This bag fits the bill perfectly.  There are two large outside pockets (too bad they don't have velcro tabs but it would have damaged the esthetics) and two small side pockets.  Low and behold these side pockets fill just the need I had to transport water bottles.  They will even hold a liter bottle!!  The back pocket has a botton zipper that opens to convert the pocket to a slide sling for slipping over the back of your luggage handle.  I would never use this because the way this bag drapes messenger stye over your perfectly means you already have hands free operation.  Still, it is a very cool feature.  The straps are absolutely PERFECT.  What a stroke of genius. The buckles are large and sturdy yet totally unassuming.  You hardly even notice them yet they are strong as can be.  It is SO SO easy to adjust the strap to make it short, medium or long for cross over style!  The fabric... well, I picked the Graphite color.  It is the most beautiful and rich color with a very very slight classic sheen... again totally unassuming.  It is water resistant but you would never know it.  The bottom of the bag is wide and sturdy so even if you have a lot in it it sits upright on the floor and does not tip over.

Inside there are three pocket compartments and one pen compartment on one side.  The other side has a place to store credit cards.  It comes with a little wallet for make up or change attached inside and also a key clip of you want to use that kind of thing. I use the wallet for change.  It has a mirror on it if you need one.  The interior of this graphite bag is a gorgeous pink silk type fabric that is very well stitched and sturdy.  This same fabric peeks out of the pockets on the front and sides and looks fabulous.

If you are girl like me who has to have a utilitarian bag that can hold a lot and do a lot... but you have always longed for a girly look.... or a classy look... you cannot go wrong with this purchase.  Everybody who sees it loves it.  I'm having my first grandchild in May and this will be the perfect bag to throw a couple of diapers and a bottle into when Grannie heads out to the park. Then it will easily transition to a classy handbag when Grannie heads out the the theater!!