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#3,196
Annawakes said:
I’m 5’5”. I don’t think the Essentially is that much bigger than the mini, especially the limited edition calf mini you got (love your pics by the way). Maybe an inch wider across.

I was actually secretly wondering why you decided to get two grey-ish minis....and wanted some insight into your thought process. I myself much prefer the calf to nappa. It’s stiffer, feels more robust, and seems to keep its shape better over time.

I think it’s a good idea to exchange your nappa mini for an Essentially.
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Thank you for all the information Annawakes! Here's why I went from Zero Fendi's to Two! I had seen the Elephant Gray one online, watched some youtube reviews and thought I liked it.

But having never owned a Fendi before or even noticed a mini IRL, I thought I'd go to the boutique and try it on and then buy the online Gray one. Well my resistance has been low with handbags this past month (I mean really low, 10 luxury handbags so far!!!) that I ended up buying the coal lambskin colored one. (I know, so silly of me when I only went in to get an idea of size, shape and look!!) But when I got home, I decided to buy the online one not realizing the shape would be so different. After I received it, I decided I liked the limited edition one much more and have packed the lambskin one back up. I plan on going back to the boutique tomorrow and hopefully they have the Essentially. I'm not thrilled with the color choices they have right now (black, white or light blue) and am going to see if I can get a store credit and wait for more color choices. If I can't, I might consider the black if I like it IRL. So that's my long and silly story :eek:I don't usually impulse buy but I did this time.
 
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#3,198
Addicted to bags said:
Thank you for all the information Annawakes! Here's why I went from Zero Fendi's to Two! I had seen the Elephant Gray one online, watched some youtube reviews and thought I liked it.

But having never owned a Fendi before or even noticed a mini IRL, I thought I'd go to the boutique and try it on and then buy the online Gray one. Well my resistance has been low with handbags this past month (I mean really low, 10 luxury handbags so far!!!) that I ended up buying the coal lambskin colored one. (I know, so silly of me when I only went in to get an idea of size, shape and look!!) But when I got home, I decided to buy the online one not realizing the shape would be so different. After I received it, I decided I liked the limited edition one much more and have packed the lambskin one back up. I plan on going back to the boutique tomorrow and hopefully they have the Essentially. I'm not thrilled with the color choices they have right now (black, white or light blue) and am going to see if I can get a store credit and wait for more color choices. If I can't, I might consider the black if I like it IRL. So that's my long and silly story :eek:I don't usually impulse buy but I did this time.
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Wow, thanks for the story. 10 bags!! I did see your posts in the What Handbag did you Just Buy thread. 10 is a lot but it sounds like you’re building your collection back up again. So hopefully they will serve you well for quite a while!

I too am waiting for more colors in the Essentially. It’s partly the reason I got distracted by the red calf mini with bows. Sigh. I really want a Peekaboo this year and the red one is the only one calling out to me right now. If there was a navy or dark grey Essentially with silver hardware I’d get that, but there isn’t. Yet.

The light blue is REALLY PRETTY in real life. There is also a Beige one that was online but I think it’s sold out now. Maybe they will produce more? Here it is from the Italy site:

https://www.fendi.com/it-en/woman/bags/p-8BN302SMQF11CA

The Essentially is calf. Yay!
 
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Annawakes said:
Wow, thanks for the story. 10 bags!! I did see your posts in the What Handbag did you Just Buy thread. 10 is a lot but it sounds like you’re building your collection back up again. So hopefully they will serve you well for quite a while!

I too am waiting for more colors in the Essentially. It’s partly the reason I got distracted by the red calf mini with bows. Sigh. I really want a Peekaboo this year and the red one is the only one calling out to me right now. If there was a navy or dark grey Essentially with silver hardware I’d get that, but there isn’t. Yet.

The light blue is REALLY PRETTY in real life. There is also a Beige one that was online but I think it’s sold out now. Maybe they will produce more? Here it is from the Italy site:

https://www.fendi.com/it-en/woman/bags/p-8BN302SMQF11CA

The Essentially is calf. Yay!
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Yes I’ve built up my collection and then some! I have no need for any more bags that’s for sure. Unfortunately I can’t return for money back at Fendi (my fault again for not checking and just assuming), so I just need to exchange for something I like and fits an opening in my collection. Thanks for the link and yay for it being calf! I hope it has some texture to hide possible scratches. Fingers crossed that I can find something at Fendi. And I’m with you on the silver hardware, that is usually my preference but I have made exceptions. I hope you find your perfect bag soon Annawakes!
 
#3,200
Addicted to bags said:
Gorgeous and thanks for the comparison photo momofboys!! Very helpful.
Is the Essentially Calfskin or Nappa if you don't mind me asking? Sorry if it's been mentioned before, I don't remember if anyone said.
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I’m actually not quite sure. I can ask my SA. It’s a thick lovely leather. The quality on these bags is pretty outstanding. I had become disillusioned with some other brands and then stumbled upon Fendi.
 
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Addicted to bags said:
Yes I’ve built up my collection and then some! I have no need for any more bags that’s for sure. Unfortunately I can’t return for money back at Fendi (my fault again for not checking and just assuming), so I just need to exchange for something I like and fits an opening in my collection. Thanks for the link and yay for it being calf! I hope it has some texture to hide possible scratches. Fingers crossed that I can find something at Fendi. And I’m with you on the silver hardware, that is usually my preference but I have made exceptions. I hope you find your perfect bag soon Annawakes!
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Thanks! I think if the Essentially is not available you could consider exchanging for a selleria mini in a different color than the bags you already have. It’s very durable and I think, probably has higher resale value. I say this because I’ve been watching Fashionphile and there are Never any selleria minis.....which makes me think they are so loved by their owners they never get sold! Also, most everyone on this forum seems to think that selleria is the Most Desirable.

The Kan I is also very classy, and comes in so many variations.

I’m sure you’ll find something to love! Plus you could always get straps and bag charms to go with your new mini, should you go for a lower priced bag, to make up the difference.
 
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Annawakes said:
Thanks! I think if the Essentially is not available you could consider exchanging for a selleria mini in a different color than the bags you already have. It’s very durable and I think, probably has higher resale value. I say this because I’ve been watching Fashionphile and there are Never any selleria minis.....which makes me think they are so loved by their owners they never get sold! Also, most everyone on this forum seems to think that selleria is the Most Desirable.

The Kan I is also very classy, and comes in so many variations.

I’m sure you’ll find something to love! Plus you could always get straps and bag charms to go with your new mini, should you go for a lower priced bag, to make up the difference.
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Thanks for all the tips Annawakes!! :wave:
 
#3,207
Ok, here's my reveal from the visit to the boutique.....
A light blue Essentially with silver hardware. Anna is right, the color is gorgeous. It's light blue with hints of gray. I'm crazy to have such a light color handbag so it will not be a daily use bag but I must say I actually like the Essentially size better than the mini. The mini fits a ton but I like wearing my bags on the crook of my arm or over the shoulder and I think the Essentially size is better for that. I think, (my opinion only) is that the mini looks the best carried by the top handle cause its such a cute size. I did look at a gray and orange mini sellier versions and if I didn't have the so called limited edition elephant gray one I probably would have pulled the trigger on the mini gray sellier. Another plus of the sellier is that the strap is a little wider then on the regular mini. Plus the sellier is definitely better made. And oh, of course I was talked into a strap for the new Essentially :facepalm: (which has a nice wide strap on it's own).

With out further ado, pictures!IMG_2189.jpg IMG_2195.jpg
 
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momofboys said:
Thank you! I know this is a fendi forum but do you prefer the essentially to the Montaigne bb?
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No offence to the essentially fans but I prefer the original peekaboo although I do like the size of the essentially. Between the essentially and the Montaigne I would opt for the Montaigne. I would have bought one in BB size if it didn’t have gold hardware but I do still keep considering it despite the hardware. It’s a beautiful bag.
 
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