Love this bag.It is the perfect commuter bag. <br /> Lots of pockets to separate all of the little things I cary around with me. <br /> The bright red lining is great to be able to find things in the spacious interior. <br /> I can fit my laptop in this bag and still have room for a folder and other things. <br /> <br /> I had the Gray Steel Belle and the tassels were a suede material, the Black Bedford Belle is a step up with leather tassels. <br /> <br /> The bag is not water-proof but I've used it in the rain and was able to shake off the droplets. <br /> <br /> Love the option to use the cross-body strap. Perfect for hands free shopping.

I love this bag. A slightly larger variation on the classic Jane. I love the shoulder strap and the long front zipper pocket. Perfect for my iPad mini. Great travel bag because of the size and organization.

I couldn't decide FOREVER whether to get the classic Jane or go for the updated Belle. While I really would love ALL the bags, I decided on the Belle vs. the Jane ultimately because of the cross-body strap - it gives you the same feel as the Jane but has the versatility and ease of a cross body. I was also weary of the size at first (it's larger than the Jane), but after trying it on in the store and taking all the packaging out, the shape really contours to your body and you can fit a lot without the bag looking bulky! Could not be happier with my first MZ bag!