Are you able to go to a boutique to try on both colors? It was so helpful to see both in person at the same time. I think if I just saw dark beige I would have gone with that but when you put it side by side, you can really see the difference. I think since the dark beige is lighter, the SA mentioned it would be more prone to color transfer. The taupe is slightly darker and a true neutral I think. HTH!
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First picture shows the Natural Dark Small Loulou with the lights in the evening, and second picture is shot in natural sunlight. I had the same dilemma when deciding between the dark beige and natural brown. I imagine the dark beige is a cooler color and may be easier to match depending on your wardrobe color (e.g if you wear plenty of pastels or loud colors). The natural dark however goes beautiful with similiar color schemes. Let me know your thoughts
(Also, dark beige is a color that has been around from past seasons, while natural dark is a new color. May be why there are more photos/videos online of the former)
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Thank you!!!
the color names they choose are impossible! there are so many different colors of beige over the last few years and then department stores sometimes call them something else entirely! Thanks for the clarification!!!
Hi everyone,
I bought this two bags from different second-hand store, one small and one toy. I noticed that the leather is totally different, the small one is Matt and the toy is shiny. The first one is from 2016 according to the batch code and the other one from 2018. What do you think about it?
I bought this two bags from different second-hand store, one small and one toy. I noticed that the leather is totally different, the small one is Matt and the toy is shiny. The first one is from 2016 according to the batch code and the other one from 2018. What do you think about it?
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I just picked this Toy LouLou up last night. A bit smaller than expected, phone is really snug in it. Bought it at Neimans on their double GC deal. It didn't come with the authenticity cards, should I return for a new one? Aside from that, I absolutely love the color! It's a super cute purse though I was going back and forth between this one amd the mini puffer. Which do you think is the more classic, stand the test of time bag? 
Not sure about the matte one, but my Loulou is from 2018 too and the leather is shiny like your toy one
This is my Small Loulou for your reference, purchased straight from the Saint Laurent boutique. Mine also has a slightly shiny finish that becomes more visible under lighting. If you are unsure about the matte one (Personally I've never seen this version before), perhaps you can consider getting them authenticated? I typically do so for my preloved bags, hope this helps!
I'll suggest returning the bag for a new one only if you'd consider reselling it in the future, having the authenticity card intact helps with its resale value. IMO I think the Loulou is more of a classic compared to the Puffer but it definitely fits less than the latter.
Agreed. My small loulou purchased from the boutique also has a slight sheen to it. I’ve not seen the matte one either, and would also suggest having them authenticated for peace of mind.
The small matte one looks fishy to me.. I would look into it further
That is a nice color! If it’s big enough for your needs I would probably just keep it. If you’re looking for something a little bigger I’d get the Mini Puffer.
The small matte one doesn’t look right to me. If you decided to keep it I would get it authenticated.
The lack of authenticity cards would annoy me, but realistically you’d probably only “need” them if you plan on reselling the bag at some point. As far as the toy vs the puffer, I personally feel that the toy is far more of a classic. If the toy is a bit too small, have you considered the small loulou? I have the small, and it’s a great size - not too large, but it fits my essentials.
My Toy Loulou is from 2020 and it’s also shiny. Bought from Saks. I don’t think the leather is supposed to be matte.