When buckled short, the straps work like a handbag; when extended full length, you can put an arm through the handles and use the Temperance as a shoulder bag. The Temperance tote's a briefcase type organizer panel along with a full-width divider in the main compartment. A full zip main compartment offers security.  The front panel of this tote offers a zippered pocket to stash items you need to grab on the fly. This tote combines several virtues in one design: great looks, sophistication, utility, organization, adaptability.