Fossil Morgan North/South Top Zip

I was looking for a large bag for everyday use. I wanted a reasonable number of pockets so I could find my keys, cell phone, lip gloss, parking ticket etc. easily - CHECK! I wanted an adjustable strap so I could wear the bag cross body or over my shoulder - CHECK! I wanted a leather bag that wasn't too heavy - Well ... it's not the lightest but it is ok. And, I wanted the leather to be able to withstand a fair amount of wear and tear and not look horrible - CHECK or at least I think it will wear well over time. It is very soft leather but is matt vs shiny, has a texture to it and just feels substantial. It is a casual looking bag that some distressing on it will look fine. I didn't give it 5 stars because it is a little "hippy" or Boho in it's style and I would have preferred a completely smooth leather vs texture and a more angled modern polished look but that's my own taste. The pictures on this website represent what the bag looks like very well. It was the best I found to fit my needs and in my price range.

I bought this bag almost two years ago, and it was my first Fossil handbag purchase (yeah!), and the first time i've spent this much money on a handbag. To the pocketbook enthusiast, this would not seem like a lot of money. My shopping hobby is in shoes. I must say, the investment has been worth it. When I look for a purse, I always look for pockets on the outside for my cell phone and iPod, plus an added zippered pouch, and an open pouch the length of the purse on the other side so I can easily slip in my gloves or keys. I also look for the pockets on the inside. This purse has it all, what can I say, I love all the interior and exterior pockets and the purse is perfect. I like the cross body design; the added security it brings when in a crowd and you know the purse won't be ripped from your shoulder. My shopping hobby is not purses, but rather shoes, so I don't know much about other brands. I do not I like Fossil attitude. I am 57 years young,and wear Fossil jewelry and clothes because i still like to rock.

I'd also recommend: I would say this is the only bag for me to recommend.

This bag is as close to perfect as any handbag can possibly get. It is roomy but not huge, has great pockets for item like keys and cell phone, and has the adjustable strap so that it can be worn cross body. The leather is soft lovely. I have two of these bags, one is Espresso and the other (my favorite) is Lilac. I am tempted to add another color or two.

I have this bag in two colors: black for winter and lilac for summer. The lilac color is beigey and very neutral, but really pretty with the brass hardware and brown leather tassels. This style is great for travel, shopping, or general everyday casual wear. The leather is both sturdy and soft, and there are pockets for everything. The wide, comfortable strap adjusts long enough so the bag falls properly at the hip when wearing crossbody, even on me (I'm 5'7"). I've seen someone else wearing this bag with the strap shortened as a shoulder bag, and it slouches nicely into a hobo shape. The Morgan Traveler is a good quality, very wearable bag at a reasonable price.

I'd also recommend: Clarks, Merrell, Born, Keen, Cole Haan