I have gotten so many compliments on this bag - every time I carry it, someone asks about it. The colorful straps are a real standout.
I had a tough time deciding between the medium and large, but I opted for the large bag because I regularly serve as the family pack mule. It is roomy and can hold my wallet, water bottle, phone, keys, sunglasses, reading glasses, and a weighty 400+ page book without issue. It isn't heavy and has softened and become more pliable with use. I did modify the braided straps to make them longer and usually carry it as a shoulder bag rather than a cross-body.
My only suggestion for improvement is to make the cross-body strap detachable - as it is now, I just fold it into the base of the bag, which works fine.
Look forward to buying another bag in the future from Mecha Mendez!
This purse is eve more beautiful in person and I've been getting tons of compliments! In addition to the handles it came with, I separately ordered the black and white braided handles; which look great. It's definitely worth the money and I am very pleased with my purchase.