Beaded, and only used once a few years ago. I got it from Claire's Boutique. I think I only carried it to a black tie wedding. As you can see, it has a long strap, or you can take the long strap off and carry it with the short handle. It's big enough for a cell phone, lipstick, and tissues or whatever. Very nice because it is beaded. MUST PICK UP across from Primal Brewery in Huntersville.