I'm not a big purse gal, so my Tivoli PM is absolutely perfect for me. It's not kiddish at all, I can't imagine a "kid" carrying this bag. It's sophisticated and very feminine. Personally, I like the size because it really looks like a handbag, carried on the arm or by hand, there's no mistaking it for a shoulderbag and there are times I think a handheld is definitely the bag to carry. I like that it looks very pretty and girly dressed down or very chic carried for a dressier occasion.