do handbags/shoulder bags count as carry on?

[disneymom]

I know with virgin we can only have one carry on, does a bag count? what about a larger camera ?

[Isafari]

Flying with Virgin....

Upper Class
Upper Class passengers may take two pieces of hand baggage onboard. Individual dimensions not to exceed 23 x 36 x 56cm, (approx 9 x 14 x 22 inches) and 17lb/8kg in weight.

Economy and Premium Economy
Economy and Premium Economy passengers may take 1 piece of hand baggage on board. Individual dimensions not to exceed 23 x 36 x 56cm, (approx 9 x 14 x 22 inches) and 13lb/6kg in weight.

In addition to the cabin baggage allowance, the following personal items may be carried on board:

A handbag, pocketbook or purse
An overcoat or wrap.
An umbrella (pointed or/and sharp prohibited) or walking stick.
A small camera and/or pair of binoculars.
A reasonable amount of reading matter for the flight.
Infants food for consumption in flight.
A small amount of duty free goods.