I recommend the Goyard with all my heart. There have been so many open top totes that I have tried, from the Neverfull to Chanel-even McQ and a brief foray into Henri Bendels just to find that bag that does it. Has a reasonably existant bottom, light enough to not make me feel like the lady with the house on her back from Labyrinth (dating myself

, shoulder straps not uncomfy and just has that "thing" that makes me smile. I bought the Neverfull twice. Each time it just didn't rock my world, and I really thought I had gotten the best that was out there. I was a sad, sad hoarder until the ST Louis PM. Perfect size for those things you absolutely need, like a million little leather goods from Hermes in different colors, a sweater, a kindle, a water bottle and with space to spare. Light as a feather and squishy, but not too squishy. I work in a suburb of Chicago, and while I got the "looks" for the LV, this one brings no stares but I know how special it is. Also good for digging around while I am driving! Hope this helps!