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4.5
Review of " Fossil Women's Parker Leather Mini Backpack Purse Handbag" Color Brown.I've been using this purse daily now for 6 weeks. It's fitting all my needs and is the perfect size for an every day purse. By itself, it's not too heavy. Some leather purses can be very heavy, but not this one. It's a bit stiff when you first use it, but mine is starting to soften up and not be so brick like (as I read in other reviews). I know it will keep it's structure, though, and not become like a soft hobo bag. The back slide pocket fits my iphone 14, with case and with pop socket. Yes, it's a little difficult to get in and out, but that's not a big deal. I would suggest for the designers to make it a little bigger. I bought this purse to only use as a backpack, not a cross body. But it's nice to have the option. The inside of the purse has a nice brass ring on both sides, just under the zipper on the inside. These are for changing the strap to a cross body. I use these to hang my keys on with a clip! I have two sets of keys (one set for my car, one for husband's car) and each one has a clip on it. So they both hang on those two inside rings. LOVE this. The front flap pocket is great for a few small essentials like tissues, a pen, and chapstick. It does fit my phone by itself (see above for phone details), but I do not like anything in a magnetic pocket that is valuable. I may not feel someone stealing from it. That's why I like the phone in that back pocket where it's against my back. If I could change something, I'd make that magnet easier to use on that front pocket. It's difficult to close. No biggie overall, but it's a small design flaw. The straps are perfectly comfortable. I'm 5'3" and a pretty small person, so this is the biggest I can go with a bag without looking like a child carrying her Mama's purse, LOL. It's perfect for me. Plenty of room inside for all my essentials as well. Small wallet, small zippered pouch for essentials, glasses case for regular glasses, my sunglasses, 2 sets of keys, a few things in the inside pockets. Then there is room for the times I need to throw something extra in there, like a water bottle, a scarf, my husbands wallet and phone, that sort of thing. I love the top handle. I do sometimes need to carry it by that handle and it's easy and elegant. I plan to use this for years to come!Notes for the designer:1 - Magnet on front pocket is hard to close, would like it bigger and stronger.2 - Back pocket is a bit tight. Would like it roomier to reach into with fingers (and I have tiny fingers!)3 - Some metal feet on the bottom would be really nice, especially for such an expensive leather bag.
