Any mini bag fans out there? Willis 18 reveal

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I just received the willis 18 in saddle. Love the color and the burnished effect. But boy is it TINY. I think even though it is a size 18, the interior is smaller than the troupe 16? I'm unsure of how practical it is... :confused1:
 
I just received the willis 18 in saddle. Love the color and the burnished effect. But boy is it TINY. I think even though it is a size 18, the interior is smaller than the troupe 16? I'm unsure of how practical it is... :confused1:
I thought it was tiny at first too and very impractical, but it was so cute that I gave it a chance and now own 4 of them. I actually can fit things better in this than the troupe 16, probably because of the pockets. I had to return the troupe because I didn't think it would work for me.
In willis I put my phone in the front pocket, small wallet, key fob, chapstick in the main, card case and gum in the slip and have the back for receipts. This all fits in the troupe too, just less organized. This is all I carry on the weekends so whether I reach for cassie or willis just depends on my mood for the day.

I really like willis when we go out for happy hour or to eat because it can sit on the table or hang on a hook under the bar without taking up any space. I actually used the 18 a lot in Vegas and was even able fit fit DH's unopened spare pack of icky cigarettes in there. What we do for our loved ones lol.

I was tempted to try the troupe again, but I am sticking with my original instincts. Whatever you decide I agree that burnished saddle is gorgeous!
 
I thought it was tiny at first too and very impractical, but it was so cute that I gave it a chance and now own 4 of them. I actually can fit things better in this than the troupe 16, probably because of the pockets. I had to return the troupe because I didn't think it would work for me.
In willis I put my phone in the front pocket, small wallet, key fob, chapstick in the main, card case and gum in the slip and have the back for receipts. This all fits in the troupe too, just less organized. This is all I carry on the weekends so whether I reach for cassie or willis just depends on my mood for the day.

I really like willis when we go out for happy hour or to eat because it can sit on the table or hang on a hook under the bar without taking up any space. I actually used the 18 a lot in Vegas and was even able fit fit DH's unopened spare pack of icky cigarettes in there. What we do for our loved ones lol.

I was tempted to try the troupe again, but I am sticking with my original instincts. Whatever you decide I agree that burnished saddle is gorgeous!

Thanks for describing how you organize your things in the Willis 18. Which color is your favorite to use?

I think I will keep it and give it a try, I was hoping the phone would fit easily in the back pocket but it's a little too tight horizontally. I will have to make do with the front slip pocket. It is SOOOOO cute though.

I am tempted to get the larger size as well, but it just won't look as cute.
 
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Thanks for describing how you organize your things in the Willis 18. Which color is your favorite to use?

I think I will keep it and give it a try, I was hoping the phone would fit easily in the back pocket but it's a little too tight horizontally. I will have to make do with the front slip pocket. It is SOOOOO cute though.

I am tempted to get the larger size as well, but it just won't look as cute.
Yeah mine was a bit too tight in the back pocket too, even when switching to a slimmer phone case.
I've been reaching for the green and the grey the most lately. I keep wanting to use the saddle, but I'm too lazy to dress her up so I grab the ones I've already accessorized. I really need to get a scarf or fob on saddle and take her out.
 
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Soooo excited there are new colors coming out! There is chalk, sunlight, bluebell and sienna in solid and soft lilac/signature.
Here are my 2 additions, sunlight and soft lilac signature. This yellow is :heart: and even though I'm not really a signature person, I couldn't resist purple.
Last picture is with hay and buttercup for comparison.
 

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Soooo excited there are new colors coming out! There is chalk, sunlight, bluebell and sienna in solid and soft lilac/signature.
Here are my 2 additions, sunlight and soft lilac signature. This yellow is :heart: and even though I'm not really a signature person, I couldn't resist purple.
Last picture is with hay and buttercup for comparison.
So cute! I wondered what sunlight was going to look like when D told me they were available. I'm still getting grey but trying to decide if I want a more spring color too.
 
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Soooo excited there are new colors coming out! There is chalk, sunlight, bluebell and sienna in solid and soft lilac/signature.
Here are my 2 additions, sunlight and soft lilac signature. This yellow is :heart: and even though I'm not really a signature person, I couldn't resist purple.
Last picture is with hay and buttercup for comparison.
I love the lilac! I hope more bags come in that color!
 
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