KiplingGabbie Small Crossbody Bag

The purse is not as bright as advertised. It is a darker red. My first reaction was "Ugh". It did not look as attractive as in the picture. The fabric looks and feels cheaper than the fabric on my 2016 Kipling purses. The unzipped small pocket inside seems awkward right in the center of the purse. My older purses (two Aislings, one Syro, one Angie) had a larger pocket next to that one (which I miss having in this purse). At least this one does have the pen holder, which I appreciate. I do like the size of this Gabbie and all the external pockets. I took off the monkey because I don't like it clanging against the zippers. (I removed the plush monkeys off my old purses too because that's just me.) I don't miss the missing ribbon key holder inside of the purse because I don't use it in my older purses. This small Gabbie is larger than my other bags, which is what I wanted. I will keep it, and I will grow fond of it.