I agree that all the designs aren't that fabulous in real life. The bag I saw on the website I wanted was the skulls convertible tote, but when I saw it in the store I felt that it was way too big and the skull pattern seemed like it would rub off and was not very vibrant. I actually bought a bag that I never thought I would like, the bats carriage hobo and I love it because I can wear it cross body or over my shoulder.