Does anyone here own the First and if you do, do you find it to be small? Some pictures would be very helpful.
Thanks for the info.Gemruby, *many* of us own Firsts: you will find tons of pictures here: http://forum.purseblog.com/balenciaga-style-reference/the-balenciaga-first-139403.html.
I would not say that it is a particularly roomy bag, I use it when I want to be really light with my luggage, but usually prefer my City, which is roomier.
The bag looks great on you. On a regular basis I carry a chanel sunglasses case, two small coach wristlets, a medium coach wristlet with my camera in it, my wallet, and my coach makeup case. I hope this can all fit in a First maybe minus the makeup case.I am loving the First more and more. I have a Blue Glacier First, and a Marigold on the way in August(ish). It is small and I find I have to get down to my essentials to carry it (especially as I don't like the look of it when it's stuffed full), but I am able to fit everything I need in there with no problem. On the average day, mine contains large Prada sunglasses, an 80gb iPod Video, a small digital camera, a Money wallet, a pillbox, my cellphone, keys and a coin purse with lipstick, perfume, nail file, comb and Purell.
For reference, I'm 4'11". I think the First is an excellent size for petite women.
I have an Ocean Brief, and I was trying to get something a little smaller, but it sounds like the City is the way to go.I don't normally carry an awful lot with me, but I use my Cities ALOT more than I use my First. I still love my little Vert, but it doesn't take alot for the First to look 'overstuffed' and I prefer bbags when they're slouchier.