text: Been hunting for a handbag for a while, mainly considering a few styles from Louis Vuitton (LV).  In the end, I can't see spending thousands on a handbag at this time.  Marc Jacobs designed for LV for a while, so I decided to look into his line.  After researching his handbags, I can definitely see his style reflected in his work with LV.  This particular handbag is from a few seasons ago, but it has some of the design elements that I liked in a few of the LV bags, so I went with it.<br /><br />Worth noting:<br />*Overall, I'm very satisfied - though, I wouldn't say this is an equal substitute for an actual LV bag (this is NOT why I took a star off, it is just an observation).<br /><br />*Due to it's design, the base is wider than the top - resulting in an openning smaller than the base.  Given this, I find myself having to feel around my bag to grab something that has made its way into the corners; bags of this shape will all suffer from this to a degree.<br /><br />*It's what I call a &#34;smooshy&#34; bag, meaning it doesn't hold all of its structure like a stiffer bag would when set down.  However, it doesn't deflate and go flat.<br /><br />*A good sized &#34;medium&#34; bag.  It's large enough for my essentials (umbrella, glasses w/ case, sunglasses, 2 small makeup bags, large wallet, large smart phone) with room for other items like a tablet (not laptop) and a water bottle.<br /><br />Pro's<br />*Convertible bag - can be carried in hand or by strap. Strap can be removed.<br />*The leather is soft and textured.<br />*Handles - they're thick and I appreciate the rolled leather, which makes it comfortable to hold<br />*Hardware & zipper are sturdy.  I like that is has feet as well.<br />*Pockets - 1 roomy zipper pocket and 2 open &#34;tech&#34; pockets.<br />*Details - I appreciate its pleating, branding on hardware, and other design details that give it character.<br /><br />Con's<br />*The lining.  It's very busy for me - I'd rather have it be a solid color (other than black).<br />*Zipper.  It's not bad, but it can get hung up - which may be due to the nature of the bag than the zipper.<br />*Weight - this is not a feather weight bag when empty.  Personally, I don't think it's too heavy, some might disagree.<br />*Crossbody - wearing it crossbody changes the bag's shape significantly on my long frame.  It's a nice convenience in a pinch tho.her than black).<br />*Zipper.  It's not bad, but it can get hung up - which may be due to the nature of the bag than the zipper.<br />*Weight - this is not a feather weight bag when empty.  Personally, I don't think it's too heavy, some might disagree.<br />*Crossbody - wearing it crossbody changes the bag's shape significantly on my long frame.  It's a nice convenience in a pinch tho.