I tend to think that a tote would be my bag of choice for most errands, short trips or as a carry-on but this bag has quite a persuasive element. The Juicy Couture 'Gossip' Hobo Bag sports a square body large enough to hold all the essentials plus some with a unique twist of diagonally pieced leather. The biased lines take what could be a plain, supple bag and transform it into a sophisticated statement . The short shoulder strap tucks the bag just beneath your arm and the zip top keeps everything from spilling out. For $450 I'd say this do-it-all bag is ready for anything. (18" x 11" x 6")