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pixiechic · May 9th, 2009, 07:07 PM

Before I bought my Charm Me, I did as much research as I could to find out what this style looks like in real life. BE is one of the few bags I feel comfortable buying sight-unseen, but I knew I couldn't return a bespoke so I wanted to be sure I was getting what I wanted.

Since Charm Me isn't as popular as, say, the Love Me or Whisper To Me styles, there aren't a lot of pics out there. I had some difficulty visualizing what she would look like, and in particular, how big she is. I thought I'd start a thread with some reference photos to help future Belenistas in their quests.

Other people with Charm Mes, please feel free to add to this with your own pics!

The bag I have that's closest in size to Charm Me is the Chloe Edith:

Next closest in size and shape is the Mulberry Bayswater:

pixiechic · May 9th, 2009, 07:09 PM

Here's Charm Me with an LV Passy:

...and with a Balenciaga Step. I think it's actually closer in size/shape to a City, but I don't have mine any more because I like the Step better.

pixiechic · May 9th, 2009, 07:15 PM

Here's Charm Me with her lovable sister, Hug Me. Hug Me is so slouchy that she looks smaller, but she actually holds almost the same amount of stuff.

Finally, here's a modeling pic. Sorry about the cutoff head and ratty clothes - it's been a casual kind of day, and my hair looks atrocious. While Charm Me is what I'd consider a big bag, you can see that her structured shape keeps her from looking enormous when worn. I'm not petite though, I'm 5'7" and about a size 14.

hipnycmom · May 9th, 2009, 07:37 PM

I don't have anything that is the exact same size as the Charm Me Mini but here are some comparative shots for reference.

This is the Charm Me Mini beside the Love Me Mini. The Charm Me is the same height as but just slightly wider and deeper than the LM Mini.

hipnycmom · May 9th, 2009, 07:38 PM

Charm Me Mini alongside a Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap.

hipnycmom · May 9th, 2009, 07:41 PM

Charm Me Mini beside a Chanel Grand Shopping Tote. It is similar in width and depth to the GST but is not as tall. The Charm Me Mini actually holds everything I would carry in the GST (except for magazines) but tends to slouch a lot more.

hipnycmom · May 9th, 2009, 07:43 PM

Charm Me Mini vs Take Me Everywhere Midi Size

The Charm Me Mini is about as big as the TME Midi if you were to take the top band of the TME Midi off. It is just slightly wider than the TME and has the same depth. The true difference between the bags is in height.

tlloveshim · May 9th, 2009, 07:52 PM

Great thread, fabulous pictures and awesome idea! Thank you so much for all these pictures and comparisons! I've done the same thing, searched for whatever information I could find which is not alot! I think I need both the charm me and the mini!

chloe.f.puff · May 9th, 2009, 07:59 PM

Thanks for the modelling pic. I didn't realize that the Charm Me was that flexible. I thought it was more stiff.

vixnkitten · May 9th, 2009, 08:04 PM

Pixie....your bags are gorgeous. Thanks for the reference thread!!! I LOVE how the apple green looks with the blue lining!!! So fresh and summery!!!

sandysandiego · May 9th, 2009, 08:12 PM

Thank you PixieChic & Hipnycmom for taking the time. I love both sizes! It helps so much to see them next to other bags we are familiar with.

Now I think I need one of each!

Loquita · May 9th, 2009, 08:15 PM

I LOVE this thread!! So incredibly helpful...hipnycmom and pixie, you have drooool worthy bag collections!!

Thanks for your help!

I ordered a Charm Me mini, since I am on a small bag kick. But I have a feeling I will be ordering a full-size in the near future.

The apple green matte is killing me, it's so fresh and clean looking!

Loquita · May 9th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by sandysandiego

Thank you PixieChic & Hipnycmom for taking the time. I love both sizes! It helps so much to see them next to other bags we are familiar with.

Now I think I need one of each!

Sandy dear, ITA. We all NEED one of each (at least I know I do).

pixiechic · May 9th, 2009, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by Loquita

Sandy dear, ITA. We all NEED one of each (at least I know I do).

I was just thinking today, I need a Charm Me Mini for weekends, when I don't need to carry as much stuff with me.

hipnycmom, thanks so much for contributing your pics! You have made it abundantly clear that I must have one in that size...

pixiechic · May 9th, 2009, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by Loquita

I ordered a Charm Me mini, since I am on a small bag kick. But I have a feeling I will be ordering a full-size in the near future.

Loquita! What color mini did you get?

May 9th, 2009, 07:07 PM	#1
pixiechic OP Zoom zoom! Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Lenox & Phipps Posts: 3,717	Charm Me size reference thread Before I bought my Charm Me, I did as much research as I could to find out what this style looks like in real life. BE is one of the few bags I feel comfortable buying sight-unseen, but I knew I couldn't return a bespoke so I wanted to be sure I was getting what I wanted. Since Charm Me isn't as popular as, say, the Love Me or Whisper To Me styles, there aren't a lot of pics out there. I had some difficulty visualizing what she would look like, and in particular, how big she is. I thought I'd start a thread with some reference photos to help future Belenistas in their quests. Other people with Charm Mes, please feel free to add to this with your own pics! The bag I have that's closest in size to Charm Me is the Chloe Edith: Next closest in size and shape is the Mulberry Bayswater:
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May 9th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#2
pixiechic OP Zoom zoom! Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Lenox & Phipps Posts: 3,717	Here's Charm Me with an LV Passy: ...and with a Balenciaga Step. I think it's actually closer in size/shape to a City, but I don't have mine any more because I like the Step better.
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May 9th, 2009, 07:15 PM	#3
pixiechic OP Zoom zoom! Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Lenox & Phipps Posts: 3,717	Here's Charm Me with her lovable sister, Hug Me. Hug Me is so slouchy that she looks smaller, but she actually holds almost the same amount of stuff. Finally, here's a modeling pic. Sorry about the cutoff head and ratty clothes - it's been a casual kind of day, and my hair looks atrocious. While Charm Me is what I'd consider a big bag, you can see that her structured shape keeps her from looking enormous when worn. I'm not petite though, I'm 5'7" and about a size 14.
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May 9th, 2009, 07:52 PM	#8
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,624	Great thread, fabulous pictures and awesome idea! Thank you so much for all these pictures and comparisons! I've done the same thing, searched for whatever information I could find which is not alot! I think I need both the charm me and the mini!
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May 9th, 2009, 07:59 PM	#9
chloe.f.puff rabbits rule Joined: Sep 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 711	Thanks for the modelling pic. I didn't realize that the Charm Me was that flexible. I thought it was more stiff.
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May 9th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#10
vixnkitten Bag problem? Who me? Joined: Jun 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 725	Pixie....your bags are gorgeous. Thanks for the reference thread!!! I LOVE how the apple green looks with the blue lining!!! So fresh and summery!!!
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May 9th, 2009, 08:12 PM	#11
sandysandiego Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,482	Thank you PixieChic & Hipnycmom for taking the time. I love both sizes! It helps so much to see them next to other bags we are familiar with. Now I think I need one of each!
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May 9th, 2009, 08:15 PM	#12
Loquita Otra loba Joined: May 2008 Location: Alternative Universe Posts: 11,278	I LOVE this thread!! So incredibly helpful...hipnycmom and pixie, you have drooool worthy bag collections!! Thanks for your help! I ordered a Charm Me mini, since I am on a small bag kick. But I have a feeling I will be ordering a full-size in the near future. The apple green matte is killing me, it's so fresh and clean looking!
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