LOVE MY PURS..

This is one of those items that you wonder how you ever lived without it once you discover it. It’s the first time I’ve been able to reach everything I need to in my bag without rummaging, blind feeling for items and frustration. It’s the perfect size for medium/large bags and even fits snugly in my smaller bags (if you are a huge hobo bag/tote person you might want a larger size or get two). I have all these great handbags that I miss out on using at times because the idea of transferring every item is daunting. I’m one of those “prepared for anything” people that even carries safety pins and travel toothbrush etc. – everything fit perfectly in the various compartments without being crowded and my wallet and makeup bag fit perfectly in the center opening. My sunglass case is bulky and I leave that on the side, but otherwise everything fits, is easy to remove and put back and transferring bags is now as easy as removing the organizer and sunglass case and plopping them in the next bag. I was afraid that it would be great at first, then as I actually use the items they wouldn’t go back in easily if I was rushing and things would get messy again, but that hasn’t been the case. If you don’t pack it too tightly, everything slides back in easily and you will even learn to do it without looking if you keep the layout consistent (I slide my cell phone back in its designated slot without even looking now). The quality is decent.
P.S. Just a comment for people that complained it doesn’t stand up or “isn’t as large as it looks”… it absolutely stands on its own and doesn’t collapse or shift if you PUT STUFF IN IT (even in a bag that’s much larger, weight keeps it stable) And regarding size, measurements are clearly provided along with examples of items that fit so I’m not even sure I understand that comment.

I got this bag for traveling. The three outer pockets are very versatile: keys, gum, comb etc. There is a place for everything I wanted to carry each day and the bag is light on your shoulder. The deep zippered center pocket holds a lot. This center pocket also has a zippered inner pocket which is safe yet convenient for your cards or cash. I can't tell you how many compliments I received. The colorful paisley print goes with everything. I give this bag my highest recommendation.

I absolutely love this bag. I needed a hip bag that can fit all my needs. It's quite large! Not as much side-to-side width as I was expecting but it fits all of my needs perfectly. there are even pockets on the inside of the larger front pocket. Giving it 4 stars because just like everyone else, we're not thrilled with the new lining of Vera's bags. It's not an end-all design, however I did prefer the cotton interior of the old bags! The Northern Stripes design has an almost brown interior, silky. There's nothing wrong with it though and I'd buy this bag again, it's probably even easier to wash. I will update my review if I notice any problems in the coming months but so far I'm really pleased! The adjustable strap is great for hands free use as well.