During the 3-day sale, I snagged a couple of bags, including this baby, which was full price, but seemed to have my favorite combination going - grey leather + purple lining + brass hardware + style I had been wanting to try. Will be posting pictures soon but must say I am incredibly happy with this bag!!!

First off, I'm glad it is the smaller Cannes size, as anything larger would have been too big for me - definitely agree with Larke there. Second, as comfortable as the bag is on the shoulder (with its generous shoulder drop), it is even better cross-body, as she just molds to you. I will show you with pictures. And the shoulder handles just fold down nicely when worn cross-body. i Lurve outer pockets and the zipper pockets, again as Larke said, are plenty functional and large enough for your phone, keys, CC, money, maybe even the metro pass holder - have to play around to see. But the side pockets are PERFECT for your phone, keys, ID holder, even a slim drink can. And they have a terrific little outer snap closure.

The bag can be cinched from the inside but also closes with a magnetic snap. The deep purple interior has always been a favorite of mine and I have been yearning for it with grey...so finally, we get to the leather. First off, YUMMY smelling leather! Second, this is a taupe-grey, so anyone looking for the cool tones, this is not it. Which is why the brass HW goes so well to pick up the brown in the leather, although I could see gunmetal being nice and edgy. The leather is very soft, almost feels brushed and has a light shimmer to it but not overly so - it's just so squishy and yummy and is the first bag that has made me want to swap out my black Barcelona which I have been using RELIGIOUSLY since I got her in January - religiously. In fact, my Barcelona just traveled with me to Japan and fit my netbook and purse items perfectly for my work there :)

The Cannes mini also has feet on the bottom whereas the Barcelona does not. Not sure why no feet on the Barcelona but i don't love her any less! But now she does have to share the spotlight with the Cannes :)

Both the Cannes mini and the Barcelona will wear with just about anything, from jeans and a tee to a suit, one thing I love about BE bags - the versatility is terrific!
Pics coming but it was raining cats and dogs today and I wasn't about to subject Miss Cannes to that!

A couple of car pics - you can see the side pocket with the little flap snap and those generous front pockets which DO fit the ID holder and my iPhone with ease. Action shots coming :)

Looks gorgeous, love the slanted zippered pockets!

More pictures

And more- action shots!



Generous strap drop




Roomy interior



Very comfortable crossbody



From the side when worn crossbody

That is really pretty.

The bag suits you very well, and the size is perfect! I did not expect the midi to be that 'large'..or perhaps you're very petite!

The grey is also a lovely warm grey!

Did you also get a Copenhagen? I got one, and I could imagine the zippered pockets suit this style as well. I would prefer zippered pockets on the back of some kind!

oh thank you, but I am definitely not petite :) the midi is a very good size and definitely roomier than I expected also - very glad I did not go for the full size!

I did get a copenhagen and posted in another thread - do you like yours?? I would love to see pictures!! Hmmm, i think the zippered pockets would work on the CPH now that I think about it...but i do like that the pockets on the CPH are larger than those on the barcelona, i think - they seem to be a little deeper. Otherwise, it could be that my barcelona is very broken in and the CPH is still too new :)

I'm 5'4, for reference and my heels are about 3.5 inches I think - but this would still be so cute with jeans, a tee, and flats!

Very nice style and the size is great on you. That is one of my favorite leathers, what a great buy!

Beautiful...I love how the hardware picks up the warm tones in the leather like you said...I bet silver would accent the cooler tones too!

It looks great on you...love your heels!

Enjoy!

Lovely combo!

Wow, Ann, she is gorgeous! I have been contemplating this style for awhile now. So glad I looked here to see how much she can hold for being a midi. That's pretty impressive!

Originally Posted by annvaldivia

A couple of car pics - you can see the side pocket with the little flap snap and those generous front pockets which DO fit the ID holder and my iPhone with ease. Action shots coming :)

Back here drooling over this...love this bag!

The more I look at this, the more I like it. The size is perfect and she looks so good on you.