I have often talked about my rather extensive collection of bags, which comes with the territory of what I do for a living (let me be honest, I also really just love bags). I have a lot of bags, and there are probably 10 that get the most use in my collection each year. Some of my bags I adore and refuse to part with, but they are outdated or over-saturated, so I don’t grab for them or include them in my rotation. Truth be told, I’d be wise to sell more of those bags and then buy a better cornerstone piece, but alas, I am a bag hoarder of sorts. Each of my bags holds a special memory for me in this bag-filled life of mine, so I find parting with them to be hard.
So while in theory, I don’t need a new bag, I find myself wanting one for fall, and I have a few options that I have my eyes on. I have a gift card to Luisaviaroma that I plan to spend on a new bag for the year, and I decided I need your help! Luisaviaroma is one of my favorite sites and stores, and Vlad and I have been lucky enough to attend events put on by the brand in Italy a handful of times. In fact, Luisaviaroma goes hand-in-hand with some of my favorite memories in my life! It doesn’t hurt that they have an amazing selection of bags, and that is where I found these 5 bags that I am trying to decide between.
I need your help to decide on my new bag, so cast your vote! I will be sure to let you know which bag I decide on and share a review with you once I get it.
[poll id=”2″]I’m a big Bottega Veneta fan and my Mini Jodie is my constant companion lately. As much as I feel like I should get a new bag, I also feel like why not just get another bag I absolutely love in a really stunning hue? And this blue one has my heart too. BV really knows how to nail rich colors.
Kaitlin actually talked me into considering this Saint Laurent bag. It has that simplistic 90s vibe with a no-fuss attitude. I was on the fence but decided to include it.
I have reviewed my Loewe Puzzle Bag and while I find some issues with the functionality, it’s a shape and design that I adore. This smaller size in a green colorway seems perfect for fall, and I keep coming back to it.
I have gone back and forth on the Balenciaga Hourglass bag, sometimes liking it and other days deciding to pass on it. But I saw this Soft version and decided it was a contender. I like the lines and curves and think I could wind up using this bag a lot.
Like I said, I’m a major BV fan, have been for a long time, and I think this is the bag I am leaning toward. I am back and forth between two green hues of this bag (this one is called Raintree, and this one is Pistachio). I feel like this bag would get a lot of use and quickly become a go-to for me.
The maxi cassette and the Loewe are my picks! YSL the only one I’d say no to. It’s fine I just think you have options that are significantly better in this line up.
I’m still leaning toward the Cassette I think, but everyone is loving the Loewe!
Not everyone. 😉
Ha yes, not everyone!
Oh my, what a great selection you have going on here, and I can totally understand how hard it is to decide between all of them! I was a bit shocked to see I was among those that voted for the least popular bag… Haha 🙂
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The Balenciaga? I thought more people would like it too!
Cassette!! Most versatile and carefree bag ever!
Ok it’s what I’m leaning toward – now have to decide on color! There’s a deep green or that pistachio light green!
The mini Jodie would be my first pick and then the Loewe puzzle. BV colors are gorgeous but the puzzle design always holds my attention when I see them in the wild.
I really really really love how the Loewe looks too!
all the functionality issues of your puzzle bag will be compounded by going down a size. The cassette is oversaturated, at least in NYC. Go for the YSL! I don’t recall reading much about the brand from you specifically, is this perhaps a gap in your collection? Also, general thumbs down about the Balenciaga hourglass shape 🙁
You’re totally right – functionality would become more of an issue on a pint sized Puzzle bag! I have a YSL Lou Lou that I adore!
I just purchased the Mini Jodie in raintree and the color is just WOW. The bag is not the most practical for everyday use so I’m not sure if I would invest in a second one. I’m torn between the cassette in raintree or the mini puzzle bag.You can’t go wrong!
Skip the Saint Laurent and Balenciaga bags if you’ve expressed being on the fence about them.
I think the zipper can be a bit hard to open and then to reach the interior area as well!
The mini Jodie is the perfect everyday bag! What exactly do you have to lug around everyday anyways?.. lol my shoulder already hurts for you 😂
It’s not size issue for me it’s that it’s a bit difficult to get in and out of and doesn’t sit on your shoulder so it must be in your hand or crook of your arm.
She has 2 kids & can’t leave the house without a few things for them. If you have kids you get it, but if not you won’t.
I can only carry my Mini Jodie when my kids aren’t with me! Our little guy isn’t in diapers anymore, but I still need plenty of items that a small bag doesn’t fit!
Ha! I have 5 Grands and have to pack snacks, drinks, bandaids, hand wipes, sanitizer, a change of clothes, sweaters, etc. I thought my days of carrying big bags were over! 😂
Every time I see the Loewe puzzle bag in the wild, I think it’s so gorgeous!
I wonder, did you ever carry on your decluttering and sale? I am trying to do it myself and is way harder than I thought it would be.
Ha! It has been more complicated than I thought but also far more time-consuming. I need to get all the bags in one place, take photos, figure out pricing, and list them! I am working on it!
I love Loewe Puzzle bags in all sizes and colors!!!
Go with the bag you love most, doesn’t matter what anyone thinks ❤️
the deep green cassette 🥰
Megs, I would recommend you to add more money to the gift card and buy either the YSL Loulou small crossbody OR if you have more to spare then I recommend The Handle bag of Bottega veneta in Raintree. I got one myself today and I’m very excited to receive it this week. I had them ship to my cousin in Oregon so no sales tax either yippieee!!! 🙂