From what I understand...

[silverthorne]

Most women look for a purse that can carry their cell phone, their huge wallet with the checkbook and 15 million cards (credit, health, store), the pictures of family, things for the baby if they have one (or sometimes even if they don't), various drugs, gum and/or something snacky, and oft times these days, an MP3 player or some such device if their cell phone can't manage that as well.

Me?

I look for the smallest purse that''ll let me carry my guy's wallet, a mini-sketchbook , pencils, a pen and a 'regular' spiral notebook in it. Being able to include the cell phone I keep leaving off and my MP3 player are nice bonuses. :)