The Sonatine is not similar to the Shirley, I have bought both of these bags and they are quite different, in size and style.
Sonatine offers more room and can be use for day time hand held bag too
Veronika already has Shirley
^^'Doh!! Ok, I can't read today!! I think she should 'test drive' the Sonatine in the store if possible. Who knows? She might end up walking out with something completely different!! But I do soooo adore the Shirley!