Get it. Color is different. Youneed black for more formal feel. I totally get it as I love structured smallbahs. You may not get cured of this obsession unless this baby is home. You have my blessing.
You are absolutely NOT crazy for getting both! I have the dark gray mini calfskin bag with the confetti trim and I just bought the small black essentially bag about a month ago. I LOVE this bag! You are right......it's a little larger than the mini, but smaller than the regular peekaboo. I love wearing it crossbody, shoulder and handheld. I dress it up and dress it down. You will not regret this purchase! GOOD LUCK!
I went through this same decision! Saw that the defender is now sold separately, and ordered a black mini preowned to go with it. Feeling responsible and frugal! Yay me! Whew! When DH went to the boutique to pick up the defender for me, he sent a picture of the dove selleria. I fell in love with it and ended up buying it, too! They are both lovely in different ways!
I don't think they're that similar. The Essential has very crisp, clean lines. The gold hardware is doing all the speaking on that beauty. Definitely more polished and refined.
Thanks for your input!
@Incalifornia7 I totally agree, the black is more formal. Thank you!
@Latte_Queen Congrats!! Do you find you still have occasion to use your mini anymore? I fear my mini may go unused if I get the Essentially. Love to see a pic of both!
@tarheelap I’m trying to be responsible and frugal too! But it is so hard! Congrats on your purchases!
@OneMoreDay I also totally agree, the Essentially is so sharp and polished. Thanks for confirming my thoughts - my mini can be for casual use whereas the Essentially can be used more formally.
@Addicted to bags Yours looks amazing! Do you have occasion to use your mini at all, since you have both also?