This is the latest fab shape off the Parisian catwalk. We love it. I took mine shopping last week and it actually fits a loaf of bread inside! Okay, so maybe not the use you were thinking of, but pretty handy none-the-less. We've put on those essentially outside pockets on each end of the bag. But the greatest feature of this bag is the extra long double-headed zip, so you can really see the contents of your handbag easily. Of course inside are the extra pockets for phone, Iphone and the works. Finished in striped lining. I wear mine as a shoulder bag.