honestly, when i received my reade pm a few days ago, my heart sank. i saw it in the lv boutique two weeks ago, but i guess i was just so excited about the bag and comparing it to the houston that i didn't really grasp how small it is. how
tiny it is. it has taken some getting used to - i thought i really loved the framboise and the reade shape, but i've been ambivalent for the past couple of days - until i carried it today (delay in carrying due to crappy weather, argh!). it holds enough, i think - my sunglasses, wallets, phone, lip glosses (3) fit with plenty of room to spare. i don't like carrying big bags anyway.
anyway, as for the shape and size - its cute! the more i looked at myself in the mirror, the more i loved it. it is small, but thats what is so charming about it.
i'm going to carry it this weekend when i hit the casinos and ask some of my friends for their input as well. if i don't love it by monday, i might exchange it for a regular batignolles.
for reference - i'm 5'2, 120 lbs. it definitely suits petite sizes better, in my opinion. unfortunately my camera is broken and my mom is buying me a new one for my bday, but if i can get my sister's camera for the weekend, i'll post pics
good luck!