This is my third ela cross body and my first micro bag. I got it to use for travel or shorter day time errands when I didn’t want to carry a bigger bag but I’ve been using it every day and absolutely love it! It holds my small wallet, phone, lip gloss and keys, is so small and light you forget you’re even wearing a bag, and going out for dinner or travel is great because you can leave it on and don’t even feel it and don’t have to worry about putting your bag on the floor or someone stealing it. I got the espresso colour and absolutely love it. It goes with everything and is great for all seasons. I’m actually in Paris now and brought it with me for evenings when I just want my room key and credit card. Highly recommend!

This is my second Ela handbag and I won't buy from anywhere else. The Merlot micro belt bag is the perfect colour for fall and fits all my necessities. I love the texture and have received nothing but compliments.

Fits the essentials but not my small wallet; i wish it was a little bit bigger

I got the navy and ash pebble. The navy is so dark that it looks black under indoor lighting. It is small (as it is intended to be). My Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra barely fits - it requires some work to get the phone inside and the zipper closed. I wish it was 0.5 cm taller (height-wise) - then my phone would fit effortlessly.

So practical and stylish too!