I have to say I was a little skeptical about buying a this bag. I usually don't buy the inexpensive faux leather bags because they eithr look cheap or smell weird. However, this bag was all I wanted. The shape, added shoulder strap and the awesome studs and skull detail. So I read other review which had me convinced it was worth a shot. This bag is awesome. No one would guess this is not real leather. It's the perfect size. Not to big to become the catchall for everything but big enough to fit my ipad and kindle if needed. My only wish is that it held its shape more and was a bit stiffer. I would buy this again if I could get it in another color.