1. Fantastic! Can we see pictures? I would love to see what the colors look like and potentially matched with outfits.
2. I have Huit and Neuf in two colors so far. So you're going to support me if I get a third color? xD
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1. Fantastic! Can we see pictures? I would love to see what the colors look like and potentially matched with outfits.
2. I have Huit and Neuf in two colors so far. So you're going to support me if I get a third color? xD
I have a some bags in more than one color. I like the variety. Generally black is one of the colors. A couple examples: I have Behno's Ina bag in black and apricot. I tend to wear the apricot in spring/summer and the black in fall/winter. I have a BV Nodini in purple and metallic rose gold, so they work with different outfits.
I had gotten it in Burgundy and Taupe (sorry if it's not called Taupe, it might have been Grey, I'm too lazy to go check the exact colors on the website right now!!)
Also, Poleneinblack, I was low-key pleased to hear you say you've had difficulties with the clasp on the Beri bag because I recently sold that one and was having some regrets over it, but hearing that you think it has an annoying clasp makes me feel better about the decision!
Let me just go through all the Polene bags I've ever owned. But warning, my opinion is different from a lot of peoples as I have my own unique taste!
Like I wrote in my last post, I had 2 Sept bags that I sold because I didn't like how difficult it was to close the clasps.
I got 2 Un Nanos but I decided to sell the Terracotta one because it felt too orange in person and I just didn't like the color or think such a warm toned color looked good on me. I kept the lilac pink one though. Super cute! I almost always choose the mini over the nano. But it's just such a lovely shape!
The Beri was hard to part with because I genuinely did like it a lot and think it was cute and very on-trend of the moment. I got the black one with the chain strap by the way. However, it sat in my closet for AGES still with the tags on. I never wore it. Every time I wanted to choose a bag, I just never reached for that one. After many months still unworn I just decided to sell it. I regret selling it slightly because I think the shape was really cool. But I just don't think it worked for my lifestyle.
The original Un bag is a bag I can't seem to make up my mind on!! You're going to think I'm insane when I tell you the roller coaster I've had with this bag:
Bought it in burgundy, returned it, bought one for my sister in black which made me want it again. Got 2 more (blue one and one of the new maroon-ish colors), sold them both... Just bought another one in Polar light blue.
In my defense, I know a LOT of people have had similar journeys with the Un bag. I remember the YouTuber Chase Amie said she bought and returned it. I've heard others say that it wasn't what they expected. For me, I just... I don't know. It's awfully heavy! Too bulky? Doesn't hang right? Overpowers me because I'm only 5'4? But I still like it! I don't know!!
Umi I never liked, but I was given it as a gift, along with the Cyme. I knew I was getting the Umi and I knew I didn't want it, but I just didn't know how to say no to the gift? I was afraid of causing offense by saying I didn't like it and it wasn't my style. I know a lot of people love it but for me, the shape was too plain. I know it's practical but the shape isn't funky enough for me.
I sold both the Umi and Cyme. Regarding the Cyme, I didnt HATE it but I was given the smaller size, and maybe if I had been given the bigger size I would have kept it. It was also in the camel color which is too warm for me. I'm not trying to sound ungrateful, it was incredibly kind and generous to receive as a gift, but it just wasn't my style. Oh yeah, gotta mark the Umi on the list twice because I bought an Umi in black to give to my sister! She loves hers!My favorite shape from Polene by far is the Un mini. It just works for me! I always feel elegant and put together and classy when I wear it! I've worn it daytime and night time and I think it's one of those rare versatile bags that actually works for both. I have known I liked it best for a long time but I already have it in 2 colors (blue and green) so I'm not sure if I can justify buying it in a third color!!
Sometimes I think I should just give up on the other styles and buy more colors of the bag I know I like! But then I think, I already have 2! 3 would be ridiculous!
I just got the Huit in taupe, bigger size. I literally just got it so no real opinions yet! It's funny, I was fascinated with the bag for quite a while. I knew the bucket bag was a shape that worked for me because I have had the Mansur Gavriel bucket bag for years and I used to love it and wear it a lot. (Now I'm kind of over it.) But there was always another Polene bag I wanted more than the huit so it was low on the priority list. Finally, I decided to get it because I went to an open house for a property and there were tons of women there with very stylish handbags. The house was rubbish but the handbags made it worth going to! And there was one woman who had the huit bag in the exact color I had been considering, taupe, except hers was in the smaller size. I thought it looked so cool in person! I love that, like ALL of Polene's bags, it's not too obvious, it's like -if you know, you know. I ordered it myself a few days later!!
Bag I wish I bought: the l'osier basket. They dont make it anymore. I really liked it.
Like, I LOVED it. I just prioritized other bags over it because I assumed it would still be there for me once I was finally ready to take the plunge. So sad. I can never find it on the preloved market either. Sigh. The perfect summer basket bag.Bag I'd consider: The micro is so freaking cute!!! You know how the YouTuber Je Suis Lou has a tiny LV bag that she refers to as a "chicken nugget?" That's what I think of when I see the Polene micro! It's a chicken nugget! Ultimately I just dont think it practical for me and my lifestyle. I tried a tiny Jacquemus bag once and it was a joke. But omg how cute on others!! I lowkey want to buy it just to make a tiktok of me putting my bags one inside the other like Russian nesting dolls! The Un original, nano, micro. How funny would that be?
Bag I'd consider: Neuf. I wanted to buy that one even though it looked sort of bulky. But I made the mistake of asking the opinion of a guy I was seeing at the time. He had an immediate strong negative reaction and kept insisting it looked like a "grandma bag." I showed him all the beautiful young Parisian models wearing it on instagram and how they styled it all trendy. He just still kept insisting it looked like a bag his grandmother would wear. Lol I know I could have gotten the bag anyway but once he said it, he kind of ruined the bag for me. Anyway, that relationship has been over for over a year and I've started thinking about that bag again.
I had gotten it in Burgundy and Taupe (sorry if it's not called Taupe, it might have been Grey, I'm too lazy to go check the exact colors on the website right now!!)
Also, Poleneinblack, I was low-key pleased to hear you say you've had difficulties with the clasp on the Beri bag because I recently sold that one and was having some regrets over it, but hearing that you think it has an annoying clasp makes me feel better about the decision!
Let me just go through all the Polene bags I've ever owned. But warning, my opinion is different from a lot of peoples as I have my own unique taste!
Like I wrote in my last post, I had 2 Sept bags that I sold because I didn't like how difficult it was to close the clasps.
I got 2 Un Nanos but I decided to sell the Terracotta one because it felt too orange in person and I just didn't like the color or think such a warm toned color looked good on me. I kept the lilac pink one though. Super cute! I almost always choose the mini over the nano. But it's just such a lovely shape!
The Beri was hard to part with because I genuinely did like it a lot and think it was cute and very on-trend of the moment. I got the black one with the chain strap by the way. However, it sat in my closet for AGES still with the tags on. I never wore it. Every time I wanted to choose a bag, I just never reached for that one. After many months still unworn I just decided to sell it. I regret selling it slightly because I think the shape was really cool. But I just don't think it worked for my lifestyle.
The original Un bag is a bag I can't seem to make up my mind on!! You're going to think I'm insane when I tell you the roller coaster I've had with this bag:
Bought it in burgundy, returned it, bought one for my sister in black which made me want it again. Got 2 more (blue one and one of the new maroon-ish colors), sold them both... Just bought another one in Polar light blue.
In my defense, I know a LOT of people have had similar journeys with the Un bag. I remember the YouTuber Chase Amie said she bought and returned it. I've heard others say that it wasn't what they expected. For me, I just... I don't know. It's awfully heavy! Too bulky? Doesn't hang right? Overpowers me because I'm only 5'4? But I still like it! I don't know!!
Umi I never liked, but I was given it as a gift, along with the Cyme. I knew I was getting the Umi and I knew I didn't want it, but I just didn't know how to say no to the gift? I was afraid of causing offense by saying I didn't like it and it wasn't my style. I know a lot of people love it but for me, the shape was too plain. I know it's practical but the shape isn't funky enough for me.
My favorite shape from Polene by far is the Un mini. It just works for me! I always feel elegant and put together and classy when I wear it! I've worn it daytime and night time and I think it's one of those rare versatile bags that actually works for both. I have known I liked it best for a long time but I already have it in 2 colors (blue and green) so I'm not sure if I can justify buying it in a third color!!
Sometimes I think I should just give up on the other styles and buy more colors of the bag I know I like! But then I think, I already have 2! 3 would be ridiculous!
I just got the Huit in taupe, bigger size. I literally just got it so no real opinions yet! It's funny, I was fascinated with the bag for quite a while. I knew the bucket bag was a shape that worked for me because I have had the Mansur Gavriel bucket bag for years and I used to love it and wear it a lot. (Now I'm kind of over it.) But there was always another Polene bag I wanted more than the huit so it was low on the priority list. Finally, I decided to get it because I went to an open house for a property and there were tons of women there with very stylish handbags. The house was rubbish but the handbags made it worth going to! And there was one woman who had the huit bag in the exact color I had been considering, taupe, except hers was in the smaller size. I thought it looked so cool in person! I love that, like ALL of Polene's bags, it's not too obvious, it's like -if you know, you know. I ordered it myself a few days later!!
Bag I wish I bought: the l'osier basket. They dont make it anymore. I really liked it.
Bag I'd consider: The micro is so freaking cute!!! You know how the YouTuber Je Suis Lou has a tiny LV bag that she refers to as a "chicken nugget?" That's what I think of when I see the Polene micro! It's a chicken nugget! Ultimately I just dont think it practical for me and my lifestyle. I tried a tiny Jacquemus bag once and it was a joke. But omg how cute on others!! I lowkey want to buy it just to make a tiktok of me putting my bags one inside the other like Russian nesting dolls! The Un original, nano, micro. How funny would that be?
Bag I'd consider: Neuf. I wanted to buy that one even though it looked sort of bulky. But I made the mistake of asking the opinion of a guy I was seeing at the time. He had an immediate strong negative reaction and kept insisting it looked like a "grandma bag." I showed him all the beautiful young Parisian models wearing it on instagram and how they styled it all trendy. He just still kept insisting it looked like a bag his grandmother would wear. Lol I know I could have gotten the bag anyway but once he said it, he kind of ruined the bag for me. Anyway, that relationship has been over for over a year and I've started thinking about that bag again.
I also bought Sept, Umi, Beri, Neuf and Huit from Polene. I returned all of them except Neuf and Huit. I have them in black and I just got a Neuf in Chalk White. I'm waiting for my Huit in Taupe. I tried Neuf and Huit in Camel but I didn't like the color, and if you look at previous posts, I think they sent me a Cognac Neuf instead of Camel. I returned those too.
I love the Neuf and Huit. I haven't gotten any grandma bag comments but I don't really care either way. For certain things I'm sure I like, I don't ask for opinions on them, I just get them. I'm currently trying to stop myself from buying them in more colors! I love their designs and I love using them.
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I bit the bullet and ordered the Dix in Camel. And, I was pleasantly surprised to see they had PayPal so I purchased using PP and will utilise the free returns if I don’t love it.. Quite the bonus for those of us in Australia with expensive shipping!
Just got an email my micro will be shipped soon 
I also checked their website and they just released new colors for the huit
I also checked their website and they just released new colors for the huit
The new huit in chalk and beige looks amazing 
now i have to choose between camel, cognac, chalk and beige
now i have to choose between camel, cognac, chalk and beige
I too have 3 Nanos,- Black, blue and burgundy.
I have not worn them a lot, but they have actually saved me quite a bit of money
!Whenever I like the look of a smallish bag in one of these colours (my neutrals), I compare it (in my mind) with my Nanos, and realize that my Nanos outdo the other bag
Just got an email my micro will be shipped soon
I also checked their website and they just released new colors for the huit
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Omg sooo frustrating. I’ve been wanting them to release the Huit in more colors - COLORS, not neutrals - and the one new color they do is blush which I just bought in the mini Neuf.
SIGH.
Oh I thought you would be excited about the new colors since you wanted to buy the huit in pink or almond but didn't know you already have the neuf in blush. I also would not really want to get the same color for a bag other than black.
What are your reasons for wanting the mini and not the regular size? I got the mini huit in burgundy and I am happy with the color but the mini may be a bit too small for me. Maybe I just need to get used to it though. The Mansur Gavriel mini bucket bag really spoiled me. The opening is so big and easy to get in and out.. The bag holds a ton but is such a lightweight. I am wondering if the huit regular size would have been the better choice for me since it seems to be the same size as the mini bucket bag from MG.
I will TOTALLY support your decision to get the same bag in 3 (or more) colors if it makes you happy! =P
i took my 3 nanos out for a photo shoot as requested, and I felt so happy to see them lined up. I think I have room for one more nano - if Polene puts out a beautiful new color, maybe smooth leather, I may just…
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Gorgeous collection of nanos! I love this bag. Really wish they would do more in the smooth leather.
I will say I am excited that they chose to do new colors for the Huit. I was getting a little worried they were going to put that bag on autopilot and let it die off.
I think I am just worried about the size of the bigger one. I’m usually not a fan of bags that stick out a lot, so I was figuring the smaller one would be a safer bet? But I want it in a fun color so much that I’m considering just going for that size.
Is there anyone who’s ~5’0 or is a US 6-8 who can take a mod shot with the Cyme Mini? One video made it look small but then I saw a couple pictures where it looked kinda big but no one specifies their height or size And I made sure to double check it was pics of the Cyme Mini I was looking at
And I made sure to double check it was pics of the Cyme Mini I was looking at