Thank you Fabbers for your encouragement to buy this bag, and for your suggestions on how to change up my handbag routine. Based on your suggestions, I decided to adopt a 2 bag system : one mid-size satchel + a slim messenger /tote bag.
With your positive feedback, I ordered this bag from Canadian label Opelle - and I am seriously in love!
It is a mixed leather and suede satchel in the most perfect, most neutral taupe colour that works well for all 4 seasons and goes with just about everything in my colour palette these days. The leather is supple and substantial, and it has enough structure to look neat and professional, but enough give to settle comfortably into my side when I wear it crossbody.
The Zipper and pull feel luxe and substantial - as good as the Zipper on my Tods bag, which was 10x the price. It is lined in cotton twill, and has two inside phone pockets, one zippered inside pocket, and two pockets on the outside, which makes it perfect for a mom like me. It can fit an iPad or a book, my wallet, phones, makeup bag and keys comfortably, with nothing getting lost. Plus - made in Canada, in small batches! I got this one for just over $200 Canadian on sale, which is a bargain in my view. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
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