I just bought this bag last week, and so far I love it!!! It is a bigger bag, but very lightweight, which I love because I do tend to carry a lot of stuff with me. Like others have mentioned, there are some small imperfections in the straw material, but I think this adds to its charm. I am a little worried about how this bag will wear, and have been taking extra care in storing it, but don't think I will be using it as an everyday bag and that should cut down on the wear and tear. Overall, I think it's a wonderful bag for spring and am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my matching wristlet that I ordered.