Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy

babyhart · May 7th, 2007, 01:34 PM

I'm a spy virgin, and i recently tried on a large spy (retailed over $2k) at a sample sale (selling for $1400). it was way too big & cumbersome for me.

i've never held a baby spy, so i'm wondering is there a significant difference between the baby spy and the regular spy that i see most women carry?

how much can the baby hold?

i know there's that difference between the zip top and the flap top, any other differences other than the opening?

i have an order placed for a baby zucca spy which i saw on the celeb thread and thought it was too cute.

thanks!

newbie · May 7th, 2007, 01:50 PM

besides the differences that you described it's mostly the size that's most apparent. I also find the regular spy to be too big for my frame and prefer the baby. The baby also holds quite a lot.

Litigatrix · May 7th, 2007, 01:51 PM

The baby to me does feel significantly smaller and still holds a lot. However, I have to say I have gotten to like the size of the large spy. At first I thought it was too big--not anymore!

The other difference is the regular spy I can carry over my shoulder, and the baby has to be handheld or in my elbow crook.

queenOFcouture · May 7th, 2007, 01:53 PM

I know I'm a minority here, but I've personally never liked the large spy for the same reasons. I love the little one though; I've heard it holds about as much as an LV speedy. this might be a good bag for you to consider. good luck with your decision! : )

xoStephxo · May 8th, 2007, 12:03 AM

The baby is cute, especially in the denim. They are just two different bags really

Josephine SD · May 8th, 2007, 01:44 AM

I have a the baby zucca and it holds quite a bit. I usually carry in it my LV zippy wallet, cell phone, camera, sunglasses, and snacks for my daughter. I think it's bigger than it appears to be. The bad thing is that you can't carry it on your shoulder, but other than that it's really cute.

riffraff · May 8th, 2007, 08:15 AM

I love both spies - except I'm not a big bag person therefore the large spy is too big for me and as much as I love the baby spy I can't carry it over my shoulder. I really, really want a spy I just wish the large spy was half the size

Don't want much do I ladies

chloe-babe · May 8th, 2007, 11:04 AM

i used to think the spy was too large also (I am 5.2"), and originally got the baby spy.
I just didnt like it at all, and ended up with the regular spy, which for me now, is THE perfect bag.

Addy · May 8th, 2007, 12:42 PM

I had the regular Spy and sold it as it was too large for my daily needs - got the Baby and she holds a ton, perfect for me!

fuyumi · May 8th, 2007, 12:53 PM

Both are my favourites and I've owned the baby zucca before. It looks small on picture but honestly it isn't. I can fit quite a number of stuff in it and even though I'm petite, the regular spy doesn't really look that big on me.

Addy · May 9th, 2007, 03:11 AM

Here are pics of what goes into my Baby Spy... with room to spare!

MzSHERRY · May 9th, 2007, 05:45 PM

^^^ Oh Addy, you're so well organized!

I love the matching damier!!

SKelly · May 10th, 2007, 10:58 AM

I've had both, and I ended up selling my big spy in favor of the small one. It DOES hold a lot! It's as big as the 3 pound roast I just made.

FYI, it holds my bagmate, which is 5 x 8 x 3.5 with a little room to spare on the ends.

The large one looked great on me, because I'm plus-sized, but at the same time was cumbersome. It was wayy too "poofy". I like large bags that drape, like my Bal. courrier or a leather hobo or bucket bag. IMHO.

Good luck!

chloe-babe · May 10th, 2007, 11:13 AM

Addy, you put my bags to shame

so lovely and neat and tidy, i rummage around mine alot more than you would need to

westwoodmama · May 10th, 2007, 11:16 AM

I am also a baby spy lover as well. I love the regular spy but there are so many knock offs for that bag so I ended up getting a baby spy. Now I have two and I love it. Good luck with your search.

May 7th, 2007, 01:34 PM	#1
babyhart admire inspire Location: long island	Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy I'm a spy virgin, and i recently tried on a large spy (retailed over $2k) at a sample sale (selling for $1400). it was way too big & cumbersome for me. i've never held a baby spy, so i'm wondering is there a significant difference between the baby spy and the regular spy that i see most women carry? how much can the baby hold? i know there's that difference between the zip top and the flap top, any other differences other than the opening? i have an order placed for a baby zucca spy which i saw on the celeb thread and thought it was too cute. thanks!

May 7th, 2007, 01:50 PM	#2
newbie Member	Re: Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy besides the differences that you described it's mostly the size that's most apparent. I also find the regular spy to be too big for my frame and prefer the baby. The baby also holds quite a lot.

May 7th, 2007, 01:51 PM	#3
Litigatrix new 'do, same cat Location: Capitol Hill	Re: Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy The baby to me does feel significantly smaller and still holds a lot. However, I have to say I have gotten to like the size of the large spy. At first I thought it was too big--not anymore! The other difference is the regular spy I can carry over my shoulder, and the baby has to be handheld or in my elbow crook. __________________ PLEASE do not PM me for authentications. My Collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/litigatrixs-im-modest-collection-144948.html Also, check out the Authentic Spy Picture Reference & Drool! Yay! http://pics.livejournal.com/fendi_spy_list/

May 7th, 2007, 01:53 PM	#4
queenOFcouture Member Location: Ontario, Canada	Re: Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy I know I'm a minority here, but I've personally never liked the large spy for the same reasons. I love the little one though; I've heard it holds about as much as an LV speedy. this might be a good bag for you to consider. good luck with your decision! : ) __________________ My Collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/the-newco...ml#post1342554 LV Wishlist: (1) pochette dalmatien (2) peach graffiti pochette accessories (3) cherry blossom mirror

May 8th, 2007, 12:03 AM	#5
xoStephxo SA San Antonio Location: San Antonio	Re: Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy The baby is cute, especially in the denim. They are just two different bags really

May 8th, 2007, 01:44 AM	#6
Josephine SD Decisions, decisions Location: New England	Re: Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy I have a the baby zucca and it holds quite a bit. I usually carry in it my LV zippy wallet, cell phone, camera, sunglasses, and snacks for my daughter. I think it's bigger than it appears to be. The bad thing is that you can't carry it on your shoulder, but other than that it's really cute.

May 8th, 2007, 08:15 AM	#7
riffraff Sofa King Blonde! Location: UK	Re: Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy I love both spies - except I'm not a big bag person therefore the large spy is too big for me and as much as I love the baby spy I can't carry it over my shoulder. I really, really want a spy I just wish the large spy was half the size Don't want much do I ladies __________________ A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous. - Coco Chanel As long as you know men are like children, you know everything. - Coco Chanel Deep, deep inside the brain of every woman is a small bungalow in which lives a little lady who is totally obsessed with shoes and handbags

May 8th, 2007, 11:04 AM	#8
chloe-babe Member Location: United Kingdom	Re: Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy i used to think the spy was too large also (I am 5.2"), and originally got the baby spy. I just didnt like it at all, and ended up with the regular spy, which for me now, is THE perfect bag.

May 8th, 2007, 12:42 PM	#9
Addy LV~Burberry~Bal MOD Location: The Purse Forum	Re: Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy I had the regular Spy and sold it as it was too large for my daily needs - got the Baby and she holds a ton, perfect for me! __________________ Join us! Click HERE for more information!

May 8th, 2007, 12:53 PM	#10
fuyumi Ice Princess Location: Eastern Tranquility	Re: Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy Both are my favourites and I've owned the baby zucca before. It looks small on picture but honestly it isn't. I can fit quite a number of stuff in it and even though I'm petite, the regular spy doesn't really look that big on me. __________________ Wishlist: Gold Zucca Blowfish Blueberry Spy

May 9th, 2007, 05:45 PM	#12
MzSHERRY enough ♥	Re: Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy ^^^ Oh Addy, you're so well organized! I love the matching damier!! __________________ Sherry __current wishlist__. Two-toned Rolex Perpetual Lady Datejust with diamond markers

May 10th, 2007, 10:58 AM	#13
SKelly Member	Re: Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy I've had both, and I ended up selling my big spy in favor of the small one. It DOES hold a lot! It's as big as the 3 pound roast I just made. FYI, it holds my bagmate, which is 5 x 8 x 3.5 with a little room to spare on the ends. The large one looked great on me, because I'm plus-sized, but at the same time was cumbersome. It was wayy too "poofy". I like large bags that drape, like my Bal. courrier or a leather hobo or bucket bag. IMHO. Good luck!

May 10th, 2007, 11:13 AM	#14
chloe-babe Member Location: United Kingdom	Re: Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy Addy, you put my bags to shame so lovely and neat and tidy, i rummage around mine alot more than you would need to

May 10th, 2007, 11:16 AM	#15
westwoodmama Purse a holic!!!! Location: Home of the Bruins	Re: Baby Spy vs. Larger Spy I am also a baby spy lover as well. I love the regular spy but there are so many knock offs for that bag so I ended up getting a baby spy. Now I have two and I love it. Good luck with your search.