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melissatrv · Sep 21st, 2009, 01:10 AM

Hello Ladies

I have a Love Me Mini on order thru BE Couture which is still alterable. I went back and forth for a very long time about whether I should get a mini or Midi. I typically carry smaller bags as I am only 5'3" and don't like heavy bags. However I am wondering if I will find the Mini too small. So my question to Mini owners is did you order a Mini and it was ok for you, or did you end up thinking "I should have ordered the Midi"? Since I have never seen IRL I cannot tell if it is a true Medium bag or more on the large size.

For any Coach ladies to give you an idea on size comfortable with the following Coach bags:

Small Sabrina
Small Garnet
Small/Medium Carly
Sm/Med Zoe
Sm/Med Maggie
Smaller totes such as patchwork and Hamptons totes
Sm/Med Brooke (returned it, not because of size)

Thanks!

Melissa

bonniekir · Sep 21st, 2009, 01:20 AM

First of all I don't have any midis, so I can't compare at all. But I have a few LMMs and LMs. IMO the LMM is not a small bag at all, it holds quite a lot!

I'm making the feature on the BE site on the LMM..supposed to be complested within Oct.7 th, so why don't you wait and compare this with the feature on the midi?

lovebags2 · Sep 21st, 2009, 08:07 AM

Hi,

When I first received my LMM I thought "okay this seems like a cute bag for a girls night out" and then I realized THAT was the ONLY time I was wearing my mini. I couldn't justify keeping it in my closet just for those occasional times (SAHM/don't go out that much). It was way too small for my everyday needs. In addition, I didn't like the shape of for a day bag. It wasn't slouchy since there wasn't enough leather to slouch if that makes sense.

Eventually I sold all of them and am delighted Jackie made a midi since I do enjoy my wtm in this size.

Good Luck!

bluefish · Sep 21st, 2009, 09:51 AM

Hi Melissa -
I have to agree with bonniekir ... I don't have a LM midi ... but the LM mini IS quite roomy - I don't consider it a mini bag at all.
I am about the same height as you, and also do not really like to carry big bags on a daily basis.
In comparison to your list ... I had the small sabrina, but found something about it awkward. I would have to say that I could fit the same amount of things in both the small Sabrina and the LM mini, but there was more room in the LM mini to move things around.
Hope that helps!

Odebdo · Sep 21st, 2009, 12:33 PM

I have a Love Me Mini and love it...it is a great size...I am 5'4 and find it has room for everything I need to carry!

glamourgirlpink · Sep 21st, 2009, 10:30 PM

This is great to know...I have a regular size LM and its huge on me...I really wish I had gotten a midi or even a mini. Can you let us know what you end up with? I'm super interested especially since we sound about the same size!

hipnycmom · Sep 22nd, 2009, 05:30 AM

Hi melissa, I have a midi and a mini and honestly get more use out of my mini. As bonnie said, it really isn't that small. It holds quite a lot and can hold my kindle ebook reader, clutch wallet, cosmetic case, card case, blackberry, moleskine diary, pen, tissues, a tin of mints. For me the only true difference between the mini and midi is the vertical space and since I rarely pile things on top of each other in my bags, that extra space often goes unused.
If you tend to carry things like an umbrella or a wrap/scarf then the midi may be better though.

TropicalGal · Sep 22nd, 2009, 10:05 AM

Hmmm....I may start considering the Love Me Mini...in some fab crazy color! Nice to rediscover a "new" bag! I figure that my TME Midi in black pebbled takes care of that size category...and I'm interested in smaller bags these days...so will hop on over to the BE website and take a look.

VanBod1525 · Sep 22nd, 2009, 05:34 PM

I just received my first Love Me Mini (dark grey matte, pre-loved) and it is a really cute bag.

I could fit pretty much all my standard stuff into it and I really like the central zip pocket. It feels quite small under my arm compared to say my Stroke Me Medium but there are days when i just don't want too much bag and I think the LM Mini will be perfect for those days.

If I do the Love Me Style again, I will go for a midi as I don't like to repeat bags (although I have done for the Hold Me).

crazybagmo · Sep 23rd, 2009, 04:11 PM

i'm a midi owner and i think i could do with a mini. really up to you but sounds like the mini will be fine for what you're looking for!

VanBod1525 · Sep 24th, 2009, 01:14 PM

Today I used my Love Me Mini for the first time, previously I had just packed some regular stuff into it to see how it looked.

I now know that this bag is roomier than it looks. I fitted the following in there:

Lunchbox (containing a sandwich)
Small round tupperware containter (protein powder & nuts)
2 passports, ID document in central pocket
Makeup bag, ipod, small Moleskine diary, wallet, swipecard, glasses, sunglasses
2 Lipsticks in outer zip pocket
Scarf

The dark grey matte leather is beautiful, lovely and smooshy. I have lusted after the Love Me style for ages and this is my first. I guess the only thing I'm not wild about are the braided handles. I loved them in pictures but they seem a bit stiff and don't stay on my shoulder unless I hold them there and I don't find them that comfortable to hand carry. I prefer the rolled handles of my MMS or Hug Me or the plain straps of my SMM. I'm still undecided about the drawstring top...

elizat · Sep 24th, 2009, 07:32 PM

I think if you prefer smaller bags, the mini might be right for you. I find the midi sizes done by BE to be pretty much perfect though. I like that they aren't too big and you can see everything easily. Not much help, I guess.

*suzi* · Sep 25th, 2009, 11:12 AM

I owned a mini and agree that it does carry quite a bit. However, you should know that it does not have the same look as the midi or regular Love me. The others have a slouchy type look and the mini seems more compact and structured with no slouch if that makes sense. I'm 5"4 and wear the midi due to the slouchy look, but I could easily wear the other size and fit my things in it.

TropicalGal · Sep 25th, 2009, 12:16 PM

Good comment Suzi ^^^^, re the structured look of the LM Mini. I find myself tiring of slouchy bags, and will consider the mini as I want a more structured bag to offset all the slouch going on in my closet.

sandysandiego · Sep 25th, 2009, 05:25 PM

I agree with Suzi! I am 5'5" and have (too) many midis and 2 minis and really like both sizes/styles. The mini really does hold enough to be used as a daily bag. Now I want more minis!

Sep 21st, 2009, 01:10 AM	#1
melissatrv OP Girl Geek Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,066	Do you wish you got a Midi instead of a Mini? Hello Ladies I have a Love Me Mini on order thru BE Couture which is still alterable. I went back and forth for a very long time about whether I should get a mini or Midi. I typically carry smaller bags as I am only 5'3" and don't like heavy bags. However I am wondering if I will find the Mini too small. So my question to Mini owners is did you order a Mini and it was ok for you, or did you end up thinking "I should have ordered the Midi"? Since I have never seen IRL I cannot tell if it is a true Medium bag or more on the large size. For any Coach ladies to give you an idea on size comfortable with the following Coach bags: Small Sabrina Small Garnet Small/Medium Carly Sm/Med Zoe Sm/Med Maggie Smaller totes such as patchwork and Hamptons totes Sm/Med Brooke (returned it, not because of size) Thanks! Melissa
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Sep 21st, 2009, 01:20 AM	#2
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,821	First of all I don't have any midis, so I can't compare at all. But I have a few LMMs and LMs. IMO the LMM is not a small bag at all, it holds quite a lot! I'm making the feature on the BE site on the LMM..supposed to be complested within Oct.7 th, so why don't you wait and compare this with the feature on the midi?
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Sep 21st, 2009, 08:07 AM	#3
lovebags2 Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,264	Hi, When I first received my LMM I thought "okay this seems like a cute bag for a girls night out" and then I realized THAT was the ONLY time I was wearing my mini. I couldn't justify keeping it in my closet just for those occasional times (SAHM/don't go out that much). It was way too small for my everyday needs. In addition, I didn't like the shape of for a day bag. It wasn't slouchy since there wasn't enough leather to slouch if that makes sense. Eventually I sold all of them and am delighted Jackie made a midi since I do enjoy my wtm in this size. Good Luck!
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Sep 21st, 2009, 09:51 AM	#4
bluefish Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Canada - GTA Posts: 1,486	Hi Melissa - I have to agree with bonniekir ... I don't have a LM midi ... but the LM mini IS quite roomy - I don't consider it a mini bag at all. I am about the same height as you, and also do not really like to carry big bags on a daily basis. In comparison to your list ... I had the small sabrina, but found something about it awkward. I would have to say that I could fit the same amount of things in both the small Sabrina and the LM mini, but there was more room in the LM mini to move things around. Hope that helps!
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Sep 21st, 2009, 12:33 PM	#5
Odebdo Not another bag??? Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Land of Labradors! Posts: 4,627	I have a Love Me Mini and love it...it is a great size...I am 5'4 and find it has room for everything I need to carry!
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Sep 21st, 2009, 10:30 PM	#6
glamourgirlpink Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,114	This is great to know...I have a regular size LM and its huge on me...I really wish I had gotten a midi or even a mini. Can you let us know what you end up with? I'm super interested especially since we sound about the same size!
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Sep 22nd, 2009, 05:30 AM	#7
hipnycmom Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,114	Hi melissa, I have a midi and a mini and honestly get more use out of my mini. As bonnie said, it really isn't that small. It holds quite a lot and can hold my kindle ebook reader, clutch wallet, cosmetic case, card case, blackberry, moleskine diary, pen, tissues, a tin of mints. For me the only true difference between the mini and midi is the vertical space and since I rarely pile things on top of each other in my bags, that extra space often goes unused. If you tend to carry things like an umbrella or a wrap/scarf then the midi may be better though.
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Sep 22nd, 2009, 10:05 AM	#8
TropicalGal Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,064	Hmmm....I may start considering the Love Me Mini...in some fab crazy color! Nice to rediscover a "new" bag! I figure that my TME Midi in black pebbled takes care of that size category...and I'm interested in smaller bags these days...so will hop on over to the BE website and take a look.
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Sep 22nd, 2009, 05:34 PM	#9
VanBod1525 Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 395	I just received my first Love Me Mini (dark grey matte, pre-loved) and it is a really cute bag. I could fit pretty much all my standard stuff into it and I really like the central zip pocket. It feels quite small under my arm compared to say my Stroke Me Medium but there are days when i just don't want too much bag and I think the LM Mini will be perfect for those days. If I do the Love Me Style again, I will go for a midi as I don't like to repeat bags (although I have done for the Hold Me).
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Sep 23rd, 2009, 04:11 PM	#10
crazybagmo Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 714	i'm a midi owner and i think i could do with a mini. really up to you but sounds like the mini will be fine for what you're looking for!
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Sep 24th, 2009, 01:14 PM	#11
VanBod1525 Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 395	Today I used my Love Me Mini for the first time, previously I had just packed some regular stuff into it to see how it looked. I now know that this bag is roomier than it looks. I fitted the following in there: Lunchbox (containing a sandwich) Small round tupperware containter (protein powder & nuts) 2 passports, ID document in central pocket Makeup bag, ipod, small Moleskine diary, wallet, swipecard, glasses, sunglasses 2 Lipsticks in outer zip pocket Scarf The dark grey matte leather is beautiful, lovely and smooshy. I have lusted after the Love Me style for ages and this is my first. I guess the only thing I'm not wild about are the braided handles. I loved them in pictures but they seem a bit stiff and don't stay on my shoulder unless I hold them there and I don't find them that comfortable to hand carry. I prefer the rolled handles of my MMS or Hug Me or the plain straps of my SMM. I'm still undecided about the drawstring top...
VanBod1525 Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 395	__________________ Waiting for these beauties: Sunflower Ignes Emilia, Blue Suede Lining Cream TMA Midi, Red Lining and Brass Hardware Dark Grey Matte Charm Me, Purple Lining, Silver Hardware Be Mine Mini Mustard Glossy, Dark Blue Lining, Gold Hardware

Sep 24th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#12
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,123	I think if you prefer smaller bags, the mini might be right for you. I find the midi sizes done by BE to be pretty much perfect though. I like that they aren't too big and you can see everything easily. Not much help, I guess.
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Sep 25th, 2009, 11:12 AM	#13
suzi BE Mod Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,842	I owned a mini and agree that it does carry quite a bit. However, you should know that it does not have the same look as the midi or regular Love me. The others have a slouchy type look and the mini seems more compact and structured with no slouch if that makes sense. I'm 5"4 and wear the midi due to the slouchy look, but I could easily wear the other size and fit my things in it.
suzi BE Mod Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,842

Sep 25th, 2009, 12:16 PM	#14
TropicalGal Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,064	Good comment Suzi ^^^^, re the structured look of the LM Mini. I find myself tiring of slouchy bags, and will consider the mini as I want a more structured bag to offset all the slouch going on in my closet.
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Sep 25th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#15
sandysandiego Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,484	I agree with Suzi! I am 5'5" and have (too) many midis and 2 minis and really like both sizes/styles. The mini really does hold enough to be used as a daily bag. Now I want more minis!
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