I've now had this bag for several months and thought it was time to rave about it! I have gotten more compliments and inquiries on this bag than any other I've ever used (including my Dooney & Bourke's, which I would love to unload/sell...so much money spent! But I digress.). This handbag just works for me. So what if it's not real leather?? It's looks like leather but is much lighter and it wears like iron. I've used this bag daily and it still looks brand new. The corners and bottom haven't worn down, the zippers glide smoothly, the stitching is holding up perfectly and the interior material is durable and the light colored herringbone pattern makes it easy to see all the goodies inside (not a gaping black hole/black material). One of my favorite things is having TWO slip pockets on the inside of the bag, in addition to the zip wall pocket. Fair warning: those 2 slip pockets are not deep enough to hold my Iphone 11. I put my cell phone in the outside zip pocket and that works for me. It is secure, safe and easy to get to without having to open up the bag. I use those 2 slip pockets for my "littles": lip glosses, gum, small tube of lotion, nail file, pen. It holds them all nicely and it's easy for me to reach in and grab whatever I need without having to dig around. I love that it came with two straps; both are fabulous and even if they are not your cup o' tea you can find a bizillion different guitar-style straps right here on the Amazon (most under $15). Go crazy, get another strap or two and switch them out as your mood/outfit/or the season dictates. Why not? :) I love that the straps are wide (1.5" I believe) and glide easily to adjust from short shoulder bag to long crossbody. How fab is that??For me, this bag is the perfect size. Not too big, not too small. If I have to load it up, I can. If I'm traveling light, it still looks great and lays flat against the body. The tassle is an added bonus. It just adds that bit of flair and fun. If it bugs ya, just unclip it and take it off. No big whoop.I ordered this in the light coffee and just got the black today. The black is a fully saturated black, unlike the light coffee brown which has more mottled (?) color (like real leather does, if that makes sense?). My mom saw my bag over Thanksgiving and said, "Order one for me!" I did, and I can't wait to give it to her!If you're on the fence, give it a try. Try a fun new color or go with a classic brown or black. For the price, you can't go wrong. Be prepared, though...you will get compliments and the question, "Where did you get that awesome bag??"