Ah, boxermom!... I love the veneta, too - it is a hopeless situation, so just enjoy the addiction! I cannot wait to see your pics as I love the plisse!
Neither my large turbulence pleated veneta nor my large grape tornabuoni came with a mirror... nor did my copper ossidato cervo hobo, nor my matita belly 76. I do not love them less, but just stick another mirror in the pocket when I wear them. All the exotics I have with the exception of the half-moon ottone karung clutch came with mirrors, as did all the classic venetas... no mirrors for the cabats ...and it does not affect my affection for any of them! I do adore the mirrors, though!