Oh my the glue smell! Yes it does come with a very strong smell of glue, but that will go away with a few days of airing out. Mine also had some slightly sticky/tacky spots around the edges so I set it somewhere where it can air out and the bit of glue can harden without sticking anything permanently to it.It came reallllllllllly well packaged, genuinely was happy and surprised at how well it was packaged.Size is accurate, so good for a night out but not necessarily daily use, depending what you carry daily (yes I'm the type of person who will use an evening clutch/purse as a daily use purse).It comes with three different types of handles, the one shown in the photo, then a small gold chain for holding in hand or just over your wrist, and one for over the shoulder. Or you can use it as a true clutch and not attach the handles at all, the hoops you attach the handles to fold down inside the purse (small and out of the way) if you don't want a handle, or as it did for one other review I saw the holder breaks, it is definitely still something you can easily carry as a standard clutch with no handle. I like the multiple options and the fact that if I put too much weight in it and the hook for the handle pulls out, it is still fully usable and no damage is visible.Because I wanted to let the glue harden I didn't handle it too much, so didn't test to see all I could fit in it. From the looks of it you should be able to fit an iPhone Pro Max, a small wallet, and possibly a pair of reading glasses (if you are like me and need them). Then maybe a set of keys, and some lipstick/gloss and blotting papers (what I'd carry make-up wise if I went out). Unless you plan to carry by hand, I would recommend keeping it light, but should hold what you need for a night out.I didn't play with it too much to keep from touching the tacky parts, but it looks like it should shine off lights and look really nice when out and about and it is a fun way to dress up an outfit. I really like it and haven't even used it yet!