after own this wonderful roomy tote bag , I never use any other pocketbook I own ! it have the padded compartment inside -lrb- for a laptop -rrb- , but I use it to store bottled drink and snack to bring to work ... and sometimes my 6 year old 's toy when travel . I use the mesh pocket inside also . I store my pillbox inside and it be easy access for you lipstick . I have bang it around for almost a year now and it look brand new ! the outside zippered pocket be big enough for my eyeglass case and cell phone . I be buy 3 more for Christmas present !