I own 5 Trendy CC and absolutely love the style. To me it is the opposite of grandma style but more an ultra cool retro bag. The boxiness and the plaque on top are very Mercedes G Wagon... I must be in the minority but I feel that if you dress cool the Trendy CC is the way to go...
Actually in the case of comparing the 2 bags you mentioned I have seen more pics of the mini with top handle looking more "granny" chic than the Trendy CC. Maybe it is because I see so many twillys tied around the handle?
Either way I feel it is how you wear the bag which makes it.
ETA, that I feel that the chevron quilt on the Trendy CC do make it look more matronly...
Actually in the case of comparing the 2 bags you mentioned I have seen more pics of the mini with top handle looking more "granny" chic than the Trendy CC. Maybe it is because I see so many twillys tied around the handle?
Either way I feel it is how you wear the bag which makes it.
ETA, that I feel that the chevron quilt on the Trendy CC do make it look more matronly...