Need advice! Saintonge or Alma BB DE

[handbagobession]

Hi, I’m looking for a smaller bag that I can use every day when I don’t need a tote as well as one that I’m comfortable with while traveling...main use would be taking it to dinner while on a cruise or vacation. Daily use would carry my phone and small pouchette plus chapstick. Vacation use probably the same plus potentially a small camera or kindle. I don’t want to be weighed down...are both fairly light? Thoughts and feedback appreciated. Plus modeling photos don’t hurt!

 

[KS3]

I’m not a fan of saintonge. Alma bb in de is such a classic bag and it goes with everything. You can wear it both casual and dressy. All the stuff you mentioned will fit.

 

[fabuleux]

I would pick the Alma BB.

 

[Venessa84]

Alma BB gets my vote and check out the clubhouse. There’s plenty of modeling pics.

 

[Grande Latte]

I like the Saintonge. I like the idea of a carefree camera bag. Gucci Disco is another good choice.

 

[snibor]

I don’t like saintonge. Those tassels look like they were just stuck on last minute. I like Alma bb but for your purpose would you consider another brand? I second the Gucci disco suggestion. It’s small but fits a lot. I use as everyday bag and have travelled all over Europe with it. Good luck.

 

[littleblackbag]

I'm biased, having just bought the Alma BB in DE . I think its a great little bag. Stylish and comfortable to carry, very light weight. Which is important to me nowadays, get a bit of shoulder/neck pain from time to time. I'm not sure if you'd get a small camera in it though!

 

[Applesizzle]

I like the Saintonge. I like the idea of a carefree camera bag. Gucci Disco is another good choice.

I have the Gucci Marmont camera bag. It’s about the same size as the Saintonge the strap is adjustable and it packs a lot.

 

[mak1203]

Alma bb This is also a great bag in Epi since it is so structured. Lovethe Indigo and Noir with the SHW.

 

[Sara89]

Alma BB
I also like the favorite MM and croisette for lightweight bags

 

[Loulouuk]

Saintonge looks more comfortable to wear and zipper access looks easier as well.

 

[amstevens714]

Alma bb - love mine! I would just double check that it fits a kindle.

 

[LVlifer]

Alma BB.

 

[Melfontana]

The alma bb in my opinion is more structured then the saintonge - it’s softer. I think they are both nice bags but the strap on the saintonge does not detach however it is adjustable on the new Empreinte ones.

 

[fyn72]

I love my Saintonge, very light weight and comfortable, I've had the alma bb and it was uncomfortable banging around my hip as I walk, and the strap way to long. (I'm 5'4) It would be a nicer evening bag than the Saintonge but for travel I would recommend the Saintonge.