Baggallini Women's RFID Bryant Pouch, Midnight Blossom

This is the fourth bagaIllini purse that I have purchased. I wanted one that was very small so that it would be even more lightweight than the others. There is a thin slot on the back panel which you can slide a smart phone into, it fits my iPhone 6s. As you can see in the photo there is also a pouch on the front which has a gathered elastic band. The phone also fits in that pouch. However I put my sunglasses there when I enter a building. So the sunglasses can go on the front and your phone can go on the exterior slot pocket. Of course you can also carry your phone in your pants pocket if you desire. This bag has a problem regarding cash and coins though. I haven’t been able to figure out a . Solution. There is only one zippered compartment and that is the main body. When you open it you access the little slots that hold your credit cards and drivers license. The same area is the area where you can put everything else, for me that is one pen, a lip balm, powdered facial sunscreen, and one or two feminine hygiene products. There is no special spot to put cash or coins. If you stash the cash down into the pocket every time you open it to retrieve lip balm or Other item you are at risk for accidentally flipping out the folded cash onto the ground. When I dump the coins into the bottom of the purse, if I don’t completely shut the zipper when I toss it into my car or lay it down the coins fall out all over the ground or floor. Also when I am trying to access the coins to pay the cashier, I have to remove everything in the purse in order to get my hand into the bottom. I have tried folding the cash into fourths and then sticking them into one of the credit card slots but it is not really working. It really needs an extra small interior zippered compartment as the other Baggalini bags have, to keep the cash safe. I have gotten used to this mini purse and I’m starting to use it every day instead of when I was just on my trip. Due to the cash and coins issue I will rate this 4 stars = like it instead of 5 stars.

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I tried to move my "essentials" to this purse for times when I dont have pockets for carrying my phone. I found the inner pocket very snug if the credit card slots were filled. I didnt have room for my key fob if the phone was in the main compartment, and my keys slipped out of the front pocket when the bag was on its side. Interestingly, the RFID protection also prevented my keyless door locks from "seeing" my key. So I guess the RFID works!

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The middle section is weird - lots of card slots (yay!) but they go deep and theyre hard to reach because the zipper doesnt go that far down. Also, non-card items (cash, keys) get jammed in those same card slots. Because I dont use all the slots, they just hang open and catch anything else I try to put in it. *I really really like the idea, and my phone fits really well in the front*, but the card slot thing is really annoying. Detachable strap means I can also use the strap with other mini Baggallini items that work better for me.

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This works well for its intended use. It fits my phone MotoG6 with a case in either the elastic outer pocket or the inner zip pocket. But for my needs I wanted a more secure pocket for the phone so it couldnt fall out accidentally, and I found the zipper going around the corners of the bag wasnt as convenient as a straight zippered pocket so Im returning it. It would be more functional if both of the outer pockets had a snap or hook and loop closure for more security. Also, this bag has a matching fabric strap for the wristlet strap and the nice woven strap for the crossbody, most Baggallini bags have the heavier duty woven strap for the wristlet strap also.

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Got this for a convenient bag to wear around Vegas. I wanted something that would hold my phone / essentials while going out and wouldnt lose it by it being a crossbody bag. Definitely did the job, but not super cute for matching cute party attire. I thought about getting the straight black instead of the black with pattern, but I was worried it would be too easy to lose as well. I normally use a larger purse that is easier to spot, and little black items are easy to lose in hotel rooms or bars. Also doesnt hold as much as I thought it would for the size it is, I used it with an iPhone 6 but now I have an iPhone XS and doubt it will do the job for a night out. I now just take it to the farmers market to hold my ID, cash, phone - but nothing else.

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