The practical IENA Club!

[Iamminda]

Thanks so much @Iamminda! This last vacation to Maui was incredibly relaxing -- I took some time off before starting a new role and it was perfect as I could completely unplug! Maui is heaven on earth .

Completely agreed about not being able to beat the HI price -- I had called the Wailea store before my arrival and was worried that I wouldn't be able to get the Alma BB there as they said that they hadn't received any and were not likely to receive any. I checked back nearly every day while in Maui and on my last full day (while we were driving the Hana Highway!), I received a voicemail from the store that the Alma BB had come in store! By that time, I had already given up on the idea of getting the Alma BB in Hawaii so I was so pleasantly surprised. I purchased it that night and was thrilled that I was able to buy it at the Hawaii price. The salespeople there are so kind and warm too, much more helpful than my local store (Palo Alto, CA).

Congratulations on getting your Iena and another bag from that store!!

Can't wait to return to Maui in the near future, hopefully .

Congrats on your new role. I have only bought from the Palo Alto store once (I generally buy from Valley Faire or from various vacation locales, lol).

 

[USCGirlie]

Congrats on your new role. I have only bought from the Palo Alto store once (I generally buy from Valley Faire or from various vacation locales, lol).

Thank you! Do you have a favorite SA at Valley Fair? I've been there a few times but was only seriously looking for help from an SA once there, but didn't find them very helpful. Then again, I went on a Saturday and it was a madhouse then!

 

[Iamminda]

Thank you! Do you have a favorite SA at Valley Fair? I've been there a few times but was only seriously looking for help from an SA once there, but didn't find them very helpful. Then again, I went on a Saturday and it was a madhouse then!

Not really (sorry ). I have been helped by a different SA each time (I don’t really buy enough to have a regular SA there) — wish I could be more helpful to you.

 

[diamondbelle]

Here is an old pic of the inside of my Iena PM. I don’t have any mod shots. It’s a great bag. I guess some people have some corner wear issue with it (which is kinda inevitable with all LV bags with sharp corners) and also of the straps not staying on their shoulder. I saw the MM size at the store and it looked really big to me almost like a Neverful. Good luck deciding.

Thank you so much for sharing this pic! It really helps! I've pulled the trigger and ordered the Iena PM, will update thoughts when it arrvies!!!

 

[diamondbelle]

I'm so glad the post was helpful! I originally didn't think the MM would be oversized, but it is for my needs (I should have known better as I don't normally carry much -- many of my purses are small/mini bags).

Thanks so much for asking; I recently vacationed in Maui and purchased a purse that I've been wanting for some time, the Alma BB in DE! A completely different bag than the Iena but I love the Alma BB . It also fits much more than it appears it would. However, I would say that the Iena PM is probably much more "practical" in the sense that it has the exterior zipper (I love that feature, wish more bags would have that!!), and it is a tote. I feel that you probably can't go wrong with the Iena PM! If I could do it all over again, I'd get the Iena PM and have both that and the Alma BB.

BTW when I was first looking at the Iena, I found YouTube videos very helpful. I found a bunch of YT videos on the MM, but surely there must be some on the PM size as well!

Please keep us posted on what you decide!

The Alma looks so classic and streamlined, love the look as well! Awww I love Maui, that is our happy place! We try and go every year!! So I've pulled the trigger and gone with the Iena PM!!! I'll update you when I receive it! I also order some SGL's too!
I did the mono cosmetic pm case, the mono with pink clarence wallet and a DE key pouch. Cant wait til it arrives, said on December 11th and 13th! I had to order online as I don't have an LV store where I live in Canada. Should I be worried about ordering online?

 

[diamondbelle]

Here is an old pic of the inside of my Iena PM. I don’t have any mod shots. It’s a great bag. I guess some people have some corner wear issue with it (which is kinda inevitable with all LV bags with sharp corners) and also of the straps not staying on their shoulder. I saw the MM size at the store and it looked really big to me almost like a Neverful. Good luck deciding.

Thank you so much for sharing the picture, the interior holds more than I thought it would. I've pulled the trigger and ordered it!!!! Cant wait!!!

 

[Iamminda]

Thank you so much for sharing the picture, the interior holds more than I thought it would. I've pulled the trigger and ordered it!!!! Cant wait!!!

You are welcome . How exciting. Cant wait to see your reveal and hope you love it.

 

[USCGirlie]

The Alma looks so classic and streamlined, love the look as well! Awww I love Maui, that is our happy place! We try and go every year!! So I've pulled the trigger and gone with the Iena PM!!! I'll update you when I receive it! I also order some SGL's too!
I did the mono cosmetic pm case, the mono with pink clarence wallet and a DE key pouch. Cant wait til it arrives, said on December 11th and 13th! I had to order online as I don't have an LV store where I live in Canada. Should I be worried about ordering online?

I'm so excited for you, @diamondbelle! Which print did you choose for your Iena PM? Can't wait to hear all about your bag when it arrives. Congrats as well on your SLGs -- of the ones you mentioned, I have the DE key pouch and love it. As for ordering online, you should be fine! Dec. 11-13th is soon, how exciting -- your bag will be here sooner than you know it!

BTW, love that Hawaii is your happy place as well.

 

[diamondbelle]

I'm so excited for you, @diamondbelle! Which print did you choose for your Iena PM? Can't wait to hear all about your bag when it arrives. Congrats as well on your SLGs -- of the ones you mentioned, I have the DE key pouch and love it. As for ordering online, you should be fine! Dec. 11-13th is soon, how exciting -- your bag will be here sooner than you know it!

BTW, love that Hawaii is your happy place as well.

I ordered the IENA in DE! I won't be opening until Christmas, even though arriving this week! I'm very excited!

 

[Iamminda]

I ordered the IENA in DE! I won't be opening until Christmas, even though arriving this week! I'm very excited!

I just saw a DE Iena out and about today and I thought gosh, that is such a pretty bag. I am guessing that you will at least open the box to make sure they sent you the right bag (there are stories of wrong item sent once in a great while) and the bag is in good shape (since I think there is a 30 day period for return/exchange). In any case, very excited for you about your new bag — hope you love it.

 

[Ena81]

Those were the exact bags I was choosing between. I ended up going for the Iena MM in DA. I regret it and wish I had gotten the Siena PM or MM in DE instead. However I love the look of the Iena. I will probably end up getting the Siena later in the year and keep the Iena as reselling will just be a sunk cost. If you prefer crossbody bags I say go for the Siena.

Hey, how is your Iena MM holding up. I had bought Siena PM and love that. I just bought Iena MM in DA and am having second thoughts about the Azur print and would love to get insights from the group how do you all feel about the DA canvas for Iena.

 

[taho]

Hey, how is your Iena MM holding up. I had bought Siena PM and love that. I just bought Iena MM in DA and am having second thoughts about the Azur print and would love to get insights from the group how do you all feel about the DA canvas for Iena.

I wish I could tell you! sold her just 3 months after. However I did notice faint tarnishing on the hardware already at that point. There was slight patina all over but nothing too notable.

 

[Ena81]

I wish I could tell you! sold her just 3 months after. However I did notice faint tarnishing on the hardware already at that point. There was slight patina all over but nothing too notable.

I will return Iena DA MM and will get the Berri MM, not loving the corner issues with the folded corner bags.

 

[diamondbelle]

Happy New Year! I opened all my LV's ordered on Christmas! I absolutely love them all! The Clemence wallet in the mono with the pink interior is gorgeous, the key pouch is larger than I thought it would be and holds a lot of cards with my key, the cosmetic case also ended up being bigger than I thought and the interior is so easy to clean! I love the neat crisp look of the Iena, I was worried that the PM may be too small, but after seeing it and using it for past week or so its the perfect size! No slouching, and I love the exterior pocket! It is so convenient! I also really like how the bag zips shut as well. I have got many compliments on it! I can easily fit the wallet, cosmetic case, key pouch, two eye glass cases, business cards, protein bar, etc I would highly recommend this bag!! I usually wear my bag slung around my wrist and carry in the front of my body, I don't wear it over shoulder although I still could. The straps are really comfortable. My daugher got a Poopsie Puitton for Christmas, as she is slime obsessed! I thought the pic of us together with our LV's was cute! LOL
Thank you again to everyone who helped answer my questions to make these decision purchases!

 

[USCGirlie]

Happy New Year! I opened all my LV's ordered on Christmas! I absolutely love them all! The Clemence wallet in the mono with the pink interior is gorgeous, the key pouch is larger than I thought it would be and holds a lot of cards with my key, the cosmetic case also ended up being bigger than I thought and the interior is so easy to clean! I love the neat crisp look of the Iena, I was worried that the PM may be too small, but after seeing it and using it for past week or so its the perfect size! No slouching, and I love the exterior pocket! It is so convenient! I also really like how the bag zips shut as well. I have got many compliments on it! I can easily fit the wallet, cosmetic case, key pouch, two eye glass cases, business cards, protein bar, etc I would highly recommend this bag!! I usually wear my bag slung around my wrist and carry in the front of my body, I don't wear it over shoulder although I still could. The straps are really comfortable. My daugher got a Poopsie Puitton for Christmas, as she is slime obsessed! I thought the pic of us together with our LV's was cute! LOL
Thank you again to everyone who helped answer my questions to make these decision purchases!

Congratulations @diamondbelle and happy new year!! Your house and decorations are beautiful . I LOVE your LV goodies. I so wish I had gotten a PM, especially now having read your post about what it can fit! It also looks great in your mod shot. I know what you mean about the external pocket and zipper -- two big reasons why I bought my Iena! Congrats again, so happy for you!