Beautiful cognac tote! I don’t remember you mentioning this before. Congrats! I was hoping to pick it up in another color this spring but sounds like Foulonne colors are limited.
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Beautiful cognac tote! I don’t remember you mentioning this before. Congrats! I was hoping to pick it up in another color this spring but sounds like Foulonne colors are limited.
The mini cuir accompanied me daily on my ten day CamperVan trip in New Zealand. On hiking days, I wore it with a backpack so that I have quick access to my phone and cash.
We parked in front of lakes, greenery and even in a sweet lady's driveway. She had 8 hectares of land with all kinds of animals like alpacas, sheep, mini ponies and horses etc. Also, she grew the most beautiful roses and other flowers plus various fruit trees. It was a luxury to be able to wake up to roosters crowing, ducks quacking, birds chirping or the sound of water. It was an amazing trip.
We parked in front of lakes, greenery and even in a sweet lady's driveway. She had 8 hectares of land with all kinds of animals like alpacas, sheep, mini ponies and horses etc. Also, she grew the most beautiful roses and other flowers plus various fruit trees. It was a luxury to be able to wake up to roosters crowing, ducks quacking, birds chirping or the sound of water. It was an amazing trip.
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I noticed too and bummed that there aren't new colors for Fou bags. [emoji58]
Looks like an incredible trip! How does the mini Cuir compare to the BV Nodini or Disco? (aside from a lot less expensive, lol!)
So glad you enjoyed a beautiful and relaxing stay in the countryside!
Spring bags haven’t been fully released yet, but @seton says sapphire is the one new color in the Foulonne line.
It was indeed a memorable trip. I will be honest to say the CamperVan does require a fair amount of work (topping up water, emptying waste, cooking, washing up etc.). I call it glorified camping. But for the views and a break from city life, I will gladly do it again and perhaps the next time, I will ask the hubby to cook daily whilst I drive the van and take care of the odds + ends. [emoji38]
Very good question in comparing this with the BVs. I have had the disco twice and twice I had to sell it away. Not that I don't love it but in terms of space, I do need more than what the disco offers. Definitely the Disco offers a more elegant look whilst the mini Cuir is more casual. So, it does depend on what you are looking for. Form or function? Aside from using these two bags on their own, I also like to use them with a bigger tote or a backpack so the convenience of being able to pack the mini cuir into another bag and not worrying about scuffing works out better for me. For the Disco, I think I will be paranoid about scratching it somehow. I had used the Disco as a dinner date bag so I feel if you want a bag that looks more formal and if you don't need to carry as much as I do or don't mind changing out of your wallet to use this bag, than the Disco is a good choice.
Now, mini cuir vs Nodini. The Nodini definitely packs more and if you get the regular nappa, I'm sure you can fit a lot more in as compared to the metallic version I got. For these two, I will rate them based on what you intend to fit in them. If you need more space, definitely go for the Nodini. The Nodini also allows shoulder carry option so that is a bonus. I use my double compartment Nodini as a shoulder bag more than I use it crossbody.
Hope this helps and good luck deciding. [emoji6]
Thank you! It was nice to literally stop and smell the flowers or put up our legs and enjoy a glass of red wine by the lake. We dined alfresco frequently on this trip, which is something we rarely do in our home country. Too hot and humid.
Sapphire! Okay, now this color sounds promising. Thank you and @seton for letting me know.
Thanks for such a detailed answer! I actually already have a Nodini, and may just stick with that. I love the Disco and the design is ingenius, but like you, I find it too small. If the mini Cuir is bigger than the Disco, it may be worth checking out. The strange thing is, I don’t remember seeing one at my local boutique — I wonder if I just didn’t notice or maybe they don’t display them with the other Cuirs. A Nodini is about as small as I can comfortably go, so we’ll see! Like you, I like the idea of a small bag for just my phone and wallet when I’m also carrying a backpack or large tote.
I definitely think you should drive next time and let DH handle the “household chores!”
TY all. Yes, this is the Cognac color and I forgot to do a show when I got it. I guess this is a super bargain so will tell the story:
After missing out on this tote in Mimosa which was much more scarse than the Powder in the spring, I've been looking out for it but despite 4 new Fou colors, it hasnt been avail in all colors. The LC stores only carried the Cognac, Navy, Black, and Chestnut. And I have only seen it in Greige once at Bloomies and it sold almost right away. Red Orange (never made AFAIK) or Cognac was my preference and when I saw this pop up in Like New condition on evilbay, I was interested. However, I dont like to buy on the app and had already made my big LV purchases that wk so I told myself that if it was still there when I got home on my desktop, it would be meant to be. 2 hours later, it was still there so I got it. I paid $120 and it still on the website for $615. Not bad, eh?
Love this new style. The outside pocket is huge. I like the outside pocket on the old style tote but the bigger side is even better.
Oh FH! NZ is so beautiful. Your collage is wonderful. TY for sharing. Did u post on IG? Since I got my new phone, I havent been on IG at all since it wont accept the IG app. I dont know if it's the bug in the app or my phone or both. I decided to give up on IG but will look if u posted more pix.
Awesome deal!
I really love this Foulonne style too; very clean elegant lines, great organization, super light and easy to wear.
I can't say it's not bad because it's just outstanding!!!
Looks like I should take a look on evilbay too haha 
You are most welcome! The mini Cuir definitely is more spacious than the Disco. On this trip, I had a pack of wet wipes, tissues, card case, two passports, phone, pen, allergy med, lipbalm and Kiehls travel sized handcream within. The bag was nowhere bulging, I see all my contents once I unzip the bag and nothing ever falls out. If your boutique is small, they might have had it stored in the back instead of displaying it. You might want to request for it. The sale starts 1st Dec so it might be good to check it out prior.
*Need to add that this mini Cuir fits a small umbrella too. Bonus with the adjustable strap cos you can knot it so that the strap becomes like a short handle and it is neater when you have it within a bigger bag.
I have had the regular Nodini for a very short time and I found I need to play tetris with it. I'm not sure whether it is because I got the metallic version which is stiff but I did not manage to fit more in it. The double compartment Nodini works out for me better as it fits everything that I carry in a regular handbag.
DH says if he's the one cooking, we will all be eating canned food instead. [emoji38]
This bag had not arrived in my country too. It makes me wonder whether the merchandiser ordered it or not. I like the simple lines of this bag but will really like to see more color options for it. I hope the new Sapphire is promising and that this tote is made in it. *crossfingers
You snagged a really awesome deal! Well done! It was meant to come home to you.
Picking up some items next week at the boutique. I need to check whether this bag is being ordered for SG or not. From what you've been sharing, this style sounds like a functional classic and I really like that in a bag.