i just noticed on the subway that the chain strap cannot be removed, which doesn't really matter to me since i like how the bag looks with it on. i've decided to keep it. the color is too pretty, and if i let it go, i'll regret it later on. thanks again for convincing me to get it!
Oh, its definitely a keeper, IMO! Somebody else suggested earlier that even though the chain isn't removable, you can drop it inside the bag when you don't want to use it. Just a thought...