Perfect Bag for Everyday Life
596252
This is my new everyday bag. Exactly right for what I needed. In the largest pocket I have my kindle, a small notebook, pens, glasses, and occasional printouts of maps, tickets, directions, etc. My driver's license and insurance cards are in the slots.

The middle pocket is for money and credit cards. (I bought the checkbook insert made by Alpine Swiss for all my cards (including those pesky frequent customer cards for the dog groomer, hair salon, etc).

Third pocket is a few essential toiletries: lipstick, chapstick, tissues, tylenol packet, a few doggie bags.

Outside zipper pocket is coins - which I try hard to keep to a minimum. All the zippers are strong and smooth. No cheap zippers on this bag.

Back pocket (the *other* outside pocket) holds my phone (Samsung 4) which snugs into the pocket for a secure fit. I usually don't zipper it because I want to be able to grab my phone easily, but I could zipper it if needed.

All of that fits securely and organized, without any extra weight. The bag is comfortable and easy to wear. I go for long walks with the bag in cross-body position and I never feel I'm carrying anything heavy, yet I have all my essentials with me at all times.

I don't usually wear makeup, but I do keep a travel makeup bag in the car, in case I am suddenly seized by the impulse to be more dressed up. I also have a fuller first aid kit in the car. (I only mention these things because there was a time when I felt it necessary to carry more of those items in a bigger bag.)

The bag looks nice - clean and tidy without being harsh, soft and comfy without being sloppy.
4263101
Love this roller bag for my laptop and a few files and accessories!  perfect for my everyday needs.
2274715
I was looking for a nice looking everyday bag to carry all of my stuff. This bag was it. I am very pleased with it. Good quality and stylish. I even thought about buying a second bag in another color.
2380433
This bag checks all the boxes for me.
It is big enough to hold more than just the basics but not so large that I start to carry my life around in it.
It has tons of pockets to stay organized. A large zip pocket of one side on the inside and then a divided open pocket on the other so you can slide your phone in and out easily (I have the iPhone 6 and it fits perfectly). The inside is awesome, due to the structure of the bag you can comfortably fit a wallet, a book, plus some other basics without anything getting crushed or hard to find. Plus it has an additional pocket on the outside of the main compartment but still underneath the flap so everything stays safe and secure.
You can wear it multiple ways. It has a handle so you can carry it or a removable strap that has plenty of length so you can wear it over the shoulder or cross body.
And I think the best part and most important is that it is made extremely well. As I mentioned earlier it is very structured, the material doesn't scratch easily like some other faux leather bags (I actually tried to with a fingernail to see how delicate I was going to have to be with it and it didn't even make a mark). The lining is thick and well stitched and the hardware works smoothly and is a nice "vintage" gold.
All in all this bag is super cute, the color lends itself to coordinate with outfits all year round, and it is very well made. This is one that will last you a good long while and I would highly recommend it!!!
2195975
What I have to carry around every day: MacBook Pro, iPad, iPhone, multiple chargers, multiple adaptor cables to hook my laptop and iPad up to the SMARTBoards in my classrom.

This bag is PERFECT for that. It has multiple compartments. The compartment clearly labeled for devices (laptop, iPad and phone) all have super soft fuzzy linings so you don't need an additional cover for any device (although I still have one on my phone and iPad). The iPad compartment is one half of a part of the bag while chargers and headphones have another zipper with specifically labeled pockets for each of them. This makes it easy for me to keep them all there without the atrocious tangled disaster that usually exists in the bottom of my bag. The headphone pocket even has a fabulous and strong magnet to hold the headphones in!

One concern is the pocket for the phone. It is very tight, which is perfect if you a) don't want to lose your phone and b) you don't have your phone in a case. As a "dropper", my phone must be in the case, so I find it hard to squeeze my otterbox case (the commuter, not the defender) into that slot and even harder to pull it out. It is the only criticism I can find for this awesome bag and isn't really much of a criticism, because it certainly wouldn't keep me from buying this bag again!

The over the shoulder strap swivels so it never gets tangled or twisted. Also, the handles, making it more briefcase-like, have their own slots in the bag, which is fantastic to stow them away if you don't want to use them. It is a very narrow bag, so it would appeal to anyone who hates bulky bags.

There is also another small slot for papers and such, but it is so narrow you can't fit much in there (my gradebook is the only thing I put in there). But then again, this bag isn't designed to be a carry-all, but rather just for your devices, so it doesn't matter that much. Basically, I love this bag and plan to buy another for my husband. Great find!
3692314
I found this bag while looking for something casual for everyday wear, yet professional looking. I wanted a bag I could take to trade shows and fit a lot of catalogues and samples in. This bag is pretty perfect. The canvas is a nice texture and neutral color and seems durable, and it's fully lined with two zippered pockets and extra pockets for your cell phone. I love the real leather accents. The quality seems amazing for the price.

My only beef is that I wish the shoulder strap was adjustable - at 5'3" it feels a little long sometimes. Even so, I would buy more Otium products for myself or as gifts.
3276142
I love, love, love this bag. It is truly my everyday everything bag during the week.  I'm going to check to see if this bag comes in a smaller size.
3292516
This is an all-around purse to carry everyday.  It has a zipper close, nice handle that I can put across my body or on my shoulder.  Lots of pockets inside and out.  My cell phone fits perfectly in the little flap area on the front.  I don't have to dig for 30 minutes to find my keys because they have a place right on the front in the zipper pocket.  Nice leather and color.  I use it every day for shopping because everything is right at my fingertips.  The sunglasses come with it and are nice, but I have to wear prescription sunglasses so they stay at home.
2153329
Beautiful bag. The leather is very soft, there are pockets galore and its just the right size for everyday use for a busy working mom. Its nice enough for the office and practical enough to pack kids stuff after work. The soft pink is a lovely neutral for spring/summer. Glad I splurged in this bag!
1674267
Adorable purse, perfect size for day to day use.
3170134
After deliberating on purchasing this for awhile, I am happy with this bag.  It is made very well and seems like it will be sturdy and hold up to the beating of daily use.  The black is really a very dark gray-black; some of the color has seemed to rub off where it brushes against my body while wearing, but that is the nature of canvas I guess and it doesn't bother me at all.  I have a tendency to use very large bags and over-stuff them to the point of being cumbersome, so I bought this bag to limit the amount of crap I could carry with me on a daily basis.  I think the larger bag is a perfect size; you can cram an A4 notebook in there if needed, and still have room for an A5 or two.  I also love the zippered flap pockets on the exterior, which makes it super easy to access essentials like keys or cash or a pen without having to dig through the main compartment.  The strap, at its shortest, makes it easy to grab and go and fit comfortably under the arm, or you can extend it for cross-body wear if you'll be walking around for awhile.  This bag is pretty much exactly what I was looking for: just big enough but not so big that it ends up weighing 40 pounds.
942596
I bought this bag from a retailer and fell absolutely in love with it.

The color, the design, and the features make this bag worthy of my every day bag. I didn't intend to use it for my laptop but I find that my 2008-MacBook Pro fits inside this small bag just fine if I don't use the laptop sleeve and the bag STILL provides enough padding to give me piece of mind.

The canvas is of good quality and should last forever, the design is very clever and well done, and it's a pleasure to carry.

The bag I have is a newer version - there is now a very slim handle along the back side of the bag that makes quick grab and go much easier.
743364
This is the perfect size bag for everyday use.  It is comfortable to wear and fits most anything a gal needs.  Color is as described in photo.  It maybe could use an outside pocket for keys. But, I am very pleased with this bag.  I use it almost everyday.
913704
I purchased this bag after getting a huge ink stain on my last beloved Joe's leather bag. This bag does not disappoint. Its manufactured in pristine condition. The quality of this bag easily rivals that of a 300-500 designer bag. The leather is soft and supple and the size is absolutely perfect (I'm 5'9 slender and always looking for a good size bag...not too small and not too big.) Its a great everyday bag and has lots of compartments for separating your things. The outside pouches are great for a cell phone. I definitely recommend this beautiful bag.
2279916
I absolutely love this handbag! It's great. It's soft, stylish, and totally great for everyday use. I like the Scarletton brand of bags and will totally order another one.
197288
This is perfect for everyday and it helps my posture at the same time. I have been using other cross body bags and other backpacks that do not compare with the versatility of this one.
346990
Perfect everyday bag...it's light, has the built-in wallet, enough pockets for organization, and you can stuff it to the gills if you need to!