Thank you so much! I was guessing the holes were a tad bit smaller and afraid to go any larger without knowing. Very very helpful! I'm with you about the pockets and I'm wondering now if perhaps I should go with the newer cecekent design or just augment this one. My dil wants this style so bad and my favorite is the other but I was thinking it was too much hardware to try and copy. I do like the ideas of the front pockets.
http://www.hautepup.com/CeCe-Kent-Ra...ier_p_214.html
I'm going with a black croc embossed cow leather
I love leather purses and I'd like something durable, won't scratch like the soft leathers and hold it's shape better. Also, I love wearing black year round so it's very practical.