It is a bit large,but I bought it for the beautiful shape. The gentle widening out from the bottom looks so good to me. The second thing I like is the brown stitched handles/straps. I gives a certain arty look to the bag and goes with the rose color of the faux leather. Faux leather is cool, no animal had to die.. I am happy that it has a second bag that comes with shoulder straps. I picture myself walking around a street fair and reaching for money for the treasures I buy without rooting around in the bag The color isn't red-red but a more subtle rose. Bought a rich pink inexpensive wallet to go with it. I'm indifferent to the little bag/wallet type thing that hangs on the outside . I can always put that inside. All in all I'm happy and look forward.to spring and summer with this bag.