Fossil Women's Parker Leather Convertible Backpack Purse Handbag for Women

Review of " Fossil Women's Parker Leather Mini Backpack Purse Handbag" Color Brown.I've been using this purse daily now for 6 weeks. It's fitting all my needs and is the perfect size for an every day purse. By itself, it's not too heavy. Some leather purses can be very heavy, but not this one. It's a bit stiff when you first use it, but mine is starting to soften up and not be so brick like (as I read in other reviews). I know it will keep it's structure, though, and not become like a soft hobo bag. The back slide pocket fits my iphone 14, with case and with pop socket. Yes, it's a little difficult to get in and out, but that's not a big deal. I would suggest for the designers to make it a little bigger. I bought this purse to only use as a backpack, not a cross body. But it's nice to have the option. The inside of the purse has a nice brass ring on both sides, just under the zipper on the inside. These are for changing the strap to a cross body. I use these to hang my keys on with a clip! I have two sets of keys (one set for my car, one for husband's car) and each one has a clip on it. So they both hang on those two inside rings. LOVE this. The front flap pocket is great for a few small essentials like tissues, a pen, and chapstick. It does fit my phone by itself (see above for phone details), but I do not like anything in a magnetic pocket that is valuable. I may not feel someone stealing from it. That's why I like the phone in that back pocket where it's against my back. If I could change something, I'd make that magnet easier to use on that front pocket. It's difficult to close. No biggie overall, but it's a small design flaw. The straps are perfectly comfortable. I'm 5'3" and a pretty small person, so this is the biggest I can go with a bag without looking like a child carrying her Mama's purse, LOL. It's perfect for me. Plenty of room inside for all my essentials as well. Small wallet, small zippered pouch for essentials, glasses case for regular glasses, my sunglasses, 2 sets of keys, a few things in the inside pockets. Then there is room for the times I need to throw something extra in there, like a water bottle, a scarf, my husbands wallet and phone, that sort of thing. I love the top handle. I do sometimes need to carry it by that handle and it's easy and elegant. I plan to use this for years to come!Notes for the designer:1 - Magnet on front pocket is hard to close, would like it bigger and stronger.2 - Back pocket is a bit tight. Would like it roomier to reach into with fingers (and I have tiny fingers!)3 - Some metal feet on the bottom would be really nice, especially for such an expensive leather bag.

Due to back pain I can't carry a purse on one shoulder, so this is a beautiful roomy alternative. I've had mine for a couple years and traveled with it and it still looks brand new. I totally feel like Lara Croft when I wear it.

Is it buttery soft? No. Hopefully it will soften with time. Is it everything I wanted in a backpack/purse and more. YES! It’s perfect. I got the small in brown on a good sale (less than $100). And I’m so glad I finally took a chance on this purse. I didn’t think I would like it, but I was wrong. I love the amount of space in the main compartment. I adore the back pocket with a zipper for my phone. Just above that there is another little pocket. This second little pocket on the back and the front pocket (the one with the magnet) don’t have a whole lot of space. But since I just keep things like hand sanitizers (some single serve ones), lactaid pills, and bandages … the lack of space isn’t a big deal. Inside the main compartment you can fit sunglasses in a case, car keys, a wallet, and maybe a small hand cream. My small fossil wallet fits perfectly inside the inner zipped pocket. I like the distribution. I like how it feels on my back. It actually feels lighter than another fossil backpack/purse I have from years ago. I’m also thankful that it came beyond carefully packaged. I’m pleasantly surprised. So happy with this purchase.

Good size and quality. Really enjoying my new bag.

The quality is excellent & it looks nice. It holds a decent amount of stuff - all the basics plus some. I use it as my everyday purse because I like wearing things on my back as opposed to over my shoulders or whatever. When you get older, you have to think about how things are balanced on your body so your frame doesn’t get all out of wack. It’s a firm versus soft bag. But I like that because it stands up when you put it down.