Holds plenty without being too big.  You can zip the main compartment.  Handy outside open pocket covered by the flap.  The outside zippered pocket is a little too small to get my checkbook in and out easily, but good for cell phone.  Has a zippered pocket inside as well as two open pockets.  The color is pretty true as pictured.  It has more of a plastic feel than my last 'non leather, leather look'.  Overall, it functions pretty well but the look is just so so.