10 Mini Bag Comparison 2023 | What’s Worth It, What’s *NOT*!

[@ChaseAmie]

All bags listed below: 1. Gucci Mini Diana: bit.ly/3QcyQq1 2. Saint Laurent Gaby: bit.ly/45uLzIS 3. Louis Vuitton Alma BB (not available online) 4. Burberry Lola: bit.ly/3Ffrpbs 5. Tory Burch Eleanor: bit.ly/3rQSLRZ 6. Valentino Loco: bit.ly/3VvTouG 7. Fendi Peekaboo Petite: bit.ly/3FkdwZf 8. Saint Laurent Lou Camera Bag: bit.ly/46LPQJe 9. Strathberry East West Bag: bit.ly/3tw8Ahy 10. Saint Laurent Jamie: bit.ly/3FfxzrO

[@17whit]

So excited to see someone else mention Strathberry's bags in ombre pink. I have their wallet on chain in the same shade as your east-west bag and I think it's absolutely stunning.

[@madeleine363]

I have zero intention of ever spending money to buy any of these bags, but I enjoy living vicariously through your videos 😂 ❤

[@21972012145525]

same

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Great video Amy. I love how you showed what fits inside each bag.

[@NCMama87]

I’ve got the Strathberry East West bag, and it definitely taught me a lesson. I pay much closer attention to how a divider affects a bag’s capacity, and now I know I prefer one large compartment. ❤

[@ChaseAmie]

I kind of knew it before but now I really really know it haha. The dividers drive me crazy! Seems cheaper and easier to not insert them while making the bag 10 times more functional 🙈😂

[@suzannehall5200]

I have the East/West bag too and while I can fit my essentials in it for a night out it’s way too small to use as a day bag. Given how small the normal one is I feel that I would have to have rocks in my head to buy the mini.

[@aznpridebuhhd]

I know you’ve started doing this a few videos ago, but love the circular insert of you talking about the bag during the mod shots!

[@ChaseAmie]

haha thank you!

[@cebuanagyalkikay]

I love your videos very helpful for those who are starting to collect bags

[@vsvs2196]

As an international male fan, I think the combination of the ALMA BB (colour, canvas and leather) is quite unique and considered my favourite among ten of them. Cheers!

[@ChocoCreamMint]

Loveee your videoss, super detailed! Others usually just show the bag but you put a lot of effort by showing us what fits inside and all

[@ksimk1979]

Great video! Very informative. My favourite is LV Alma, Gucci is awesome too, I hope to get larger Diana in green colour one day… Have you tried bringing back YSL bag for repair?

[@lee_lora32]

I love seeing your mini bag collection! I think they are all adorable! 😊❤️

[@littleluxuries_01]

I just went on your channel yesterday thinking I was missing your videos! So glad to see a new one ☺️ your mini bag collection is beautiful. I’ve never seen the Valentino bag before but (except for how long it is!) it’s so pretty and chic! And the Peekaboo is just so cute Xx

[@uhveetothe]

Great video! There were a few bags on my radar, but I wasn’t sure how much they could hold. I’m unable to see them in person so I rely heavily on videos like this before purchasing bags online as I no longer live in a big city. My one ask is that if you could mention which phone you have, that would be so helpful! I have the biggest IPhone currently available, and just like you, whether my phone fits determines whether or not I’ll purchase a bag. Lastly, I’d like to thank you for the years of hard work you put into these videos, Amie. They are so detailed and thorough. Your opinion means a lot. You are my go to for handbag reviews. I love how unbiased and honest you are, and how you explore every detail of a bag. You sometimes answer questions I didn’t know I had! You are very much appreciated ❤️ I have been watching your videos for years, and finally purchased my first luxury bags this year. Your reviews helped me choose the bags I’ve now started my collection with 💕

[@ChaseAmie]

Oh wow thank you so much for your lovely comment!! Totally made my day! :) Phone is iPhone 13 Pro - I should mention it more but I have some kind of mental block when it comes to phone names and I can never be 100% sure that I have the model number/ name right so I just don't say it haha. (It's definitely the 13 pro though - I just checked!) xx

[@Amal757]

Thank you for the thorough review! I was on the fence with mini peekaboo. Can you do a small everyday bag comparison? Also a work bag comparison? Thanks!!

[@YadiraStyle]

The strathberry bag is really fancy looking but I can see the details you shared. Nice color range! ❤

[@swatipadhi3929]

Hey Amie! Thanks for listing out the pros and cons of the bags. Just wondering if you have an issue with the zipper, can you take it to the Saint Laurent boutique and get it fixed by them? I had an issue with my LV Neo Noe zipper being stuck and they fixed it at no charge

[@ChaseAmie]

Oo I didn't know this but will look into it - thank you!!

[@aisyarsl4109]

Amie I really think you’ll love the Fendi Mini Peekaboo! It’s small enough but it fits A LOT (it fits a mini umbrella!) I love mine so much.

[@ChaseAmie]

Oh wow really?! Okay I'm going to have to try one on now!

[@fashionismypassiongirl660]

❤❤❤I’m still obsessed with you mini Gucci Diana, Amie. 🥰🥰🥰Such a stunning bag! 👍🏻😁

[@gabbysingerr]

So many cute mini bags! The Gucci Diana and Tory Burch Eleanor are my favs from your video 💛

[@merrymary6293]

Hope you’re feeling better and completely recovered now, Amie! Nobody does these comparison videos like you. Love them. Thanks! I always think of Dan tapping on the bamboo and calling it plastic. 😂

[@ChaseAmie]

Ahaha I think of that all the time too! That whole interaction just made me like the mini Diana even more 😂

[@sonyasays]

I just have to say what a welcome video this was. A breath of fresh air in a very scary, upsetting and unsettling time. I so appreciate this distraction and of course always love your bag reviews.❤

[@sonalimenon5956]

My YSL camera bag has a sticky zip as well and I think twice about taking it out as opening and closing can be cumbersome. Having said that, it is a safe travel bag as no one can get their hands in it😅

[@ChaseAmie]

ahaha that is a silver lining! 😂

[@21972012145525]

lol you guys try rubbing colorless chapstick along the zipper. it will lubricate it

[@leannabristow356]

Hi chase its kaylee. Are you going to do a bag collection video....

[@MargaritaArtemi]

Amie❤, I have the Peekaboo in the mini size and I love it! It fits definitely much more than you essentials, but still looks quite small on

[@ChaseAmie]

I need to look into the small size for sure! I'm going to London in December so may have to try one on then... 👀

[@elt.214]

Where do you put your bag when driving or sitting passenger? How about going out to dinner or weddings? Can you do a video on a how to put your bag in different social outings?

[@ChaseAmie]

I'm sure most people will be horrified by this haha but I just put my bags on the floor of the car! When out, if it's a small bag, then I'll put it on the table or chair. If it's a large bag, then I'll put it on the floor after a quick spot check. I try not to be too precious about them and I've rarely had any issues :) xx

[@miterca]

Amie!!! I missed your handbag vids!!! Thank you for posting this ❤

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

Gorgeous mini bags collection ❤😊

[@suzannehall5200]

This was really interesting but mini bags aren’t my jam. It would be so helpful and interesting if you could do a video like this for both medium bags and totes. It’s many years since you did a video on totes and it would be good to get your opinion on some of the newer ones in your collection.

[@blakeyrebeccaross]

I have the next size up Fendi peekaboo and it's my go to bag for nights out. cute and small enough for an evening bag, but it fits my essentials and a few bits more that always we seem to need at the last minute, right? also, i remember when i bought it, the SA told me that it is indeed an evening bag.

[@Vjestica7]

I have the same bag (27cm width) and I use it as every day bag for work. Inside I fit without any problems 2 phones, lipsticks, compact powder case, tissues, air pod case, keys and Victorine wallet.

[@fionazhao7552]

Could you please share with me where you got your top in this video? I really like it and I’ve been trying to go through your videos and sites to see if I can find it but haven’t been able to 😅

[@ChaseAmie]

ahaha I love this top and wear it literally every week! It's this one: www.lblcthelabel.com/products/marley-off-the-shoulder-tee?variant=39981393019042

[@sophiesalicornchannel6071]

Im interested about your top in this video too but the link showed a different top 😅

[@muanuademm]

Hi Amei. I love your video, and thanks for sharing all the details of your purses. I just purchased the Burberry mini lola in dusky pink and the small size as well, and I cannot decide which one should I keep. They are very adorable. How do you like your mini lola so far?

[@seonmi1412]

I got a Samsung flip phone which solves all of my mini bag problem 😅 That mini peekaboo looks beautiful 😊

[@SaraLim]

I have the Saint Laurent Lou camera bag in black and have the same issues with the zipper! I don't find it to match the quality I'd expect for the price, plus since the strap isn't adjustable and I'm short I find myself reaching for it less often. Will definitely be selling it sometime

[@21972012145525]

someone wrote you can try bribging it to the store and they fixed it. my suggestion was to use a colorless chapstick

[@andreacoppolecchia4452]

Great video! I’ve been looking to add a mini / date night bag to my wardrobe and have been having a hard time choosing. This was very informative!

[@ChaseAmie]

Ahh so happy you enjoyed it! xx

[@janicemchale]

@ChaseAmie I plan to get the Valentino Loco bag but can’t decide between the black or the white. I love both colours. Any thoughts or recommendations?

[@sarehcavazos9041]

Totally interested in the pink ombré Strathberry if you ever want to find it a new home! So hard to find on the resale market and missed the first time around 😢

[@LaWordWarrior]

Try rubbing the Mini Lou zipper with a white or clear candle. Rub the open zipper on both sides all around, then open and close to spread the wax, and that will make the zipper smooth again. Worked for me with several bags. Hope this helps.

[@iljademan5761]

Hi Amie, thanks for your review, I was eyeing the ysl mini camera bag but probably not gonna buy it now :) can you do a review of the dior book tote you bought last year? Did it hold up well or did it get dirty? It's back in store and I really love that particular print so I'd love to hear your opinion! Thanks :)

[@ChaseAmie]

Yes, I have one coming up! I really really love it though - so much so that I just bought another one haha

[@iljademan5761]

@@ChaseAmie I'm so happy to hear that! Looking forward to the video :)

[@Icepink.cream.]

Amie! My Alma Bb looks brand new since 2019! I do have the ebene because of our Florida weather! But you’re white and pink is 💗💗 beautiful

[@ChaseAmie]

It's so easy to maintain! Love LV for their durability - totally unbeaten IMO

[@aaradhanakarki1267]

Hi Annie! Can you please link the exact strathberry bag? I can’t find it in the website. Thank you

[@iamjulia9458]

I'm surprised that Chanel mini rectangular didnt get mentioned in the mix. I have a mini Lindy and honestly its kinda a shame cos it cant fit in my Samsung ultra S22. My black sunglasses can barely fit in too due to the length.. if only its an inch longer. 😅

[@TeresaHurtado-oc3kk]

Hello wondering if the YSL Gaby bag scratch easily ?

[@Sugarush-gm7pw]

Hi would you still recommend the ysl jamie bag considering the 2 cons about it. What do you think about the grey colour in the same size would that be a better option. I also love the gucci super mini marmont in the new pink sherling what would you recommend from both of those bags if you had to pick one. Many thanks

[@DaniOchannel]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts in this update video, Amie❤

[@emeraldcityluxe]

I have the same style YSL lou bag, and have the same issue with the zipper! Definitely not just you. It is a cute little bag, though! ❤️

[@ChaseAmie]

It's such a bummer right? I always think Saint Laurent quality is pretty good but this is definitely disappointing

[@21972012145525]

have you guys tried rubbing colorless chapstick along the zipper?

[@shananick1128]

Yeah i can see the Saint Laurent Jamie bag that can really attract a lot of dust, dog's hairs. Oh God can't remember what is your dog's name..? Think now that she or he have grown a bit older less energetic as compared to when you first got him home. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on all these handbags. I recently got a Mulberry Mini Alexa and i think you love it too. But just want to ask does the closure with the easily snap buttons annoyed you? Thanks 🤗

[@pxl4689]

I have the small size peekaboo and the petite size. I would say the small/mini peekaboo fits a lot! It may look small but capacity is very good! The petite size one to me is the equivalent of a cute looking mini bag that is aesthetically pleasing but not practical for daily use unless all you need is just tissue, keys and lipstick.

[@Kaitaritz2013]

Beautiful classy bags!!

[@cherpeters8775]

I purchased the YSL mini Lou (exactly like yours!) from Bergdorf Goodman and it had the same zipper issue. Also, it smelled horrible! So cute but had to return. Great video, very informative. Thanks!!

[@ChaseAmie]

Oh no! Yeah definitely a little disappointing for the price point :(

[@ewong7417]

I have the small iseeu peekaboo and I absolutely love it! I can wear it cross body and it doesn’t stick out much.

[@Nhmcp]

Strathberry is so underrated. It’s only going to go up

[@Funnystaff22]

I love you dog 😍 And your bags as well 😂😂

[@ChaseAmie]

Haha same same 😂

[@luxluv1012]

Great video and so helpful. I’ve been considering the YSL gaby but I can’t decide between the white of black. I will be moving soon to Florida but currently living in the part of the states where it’s getting cold here in DC. So I don’t know what to do. It will be my grab and go… any thoughts? Secondly, if the mini Lou did not give you a problem with the zipper, would you recommend that still? I was considering that too. Thank you

[@ChaseAmie]

So I wouldn't be concerned with the cold so much as the heat with lighter coloured bags. I find that heat is more likely to have a negative impact on a white bag - just because there always seems to be more sweat/ stickiness/ liquids around in hot temperatures haha! If you're thinking purely of practicality, then black is always going to win. That said, I LOVE my white bags and I would still buy them even if I lived in a really hot/ humid climate. I would just be careful. So it's really a personal thing as to how careful you can/ want to be with your bag. Some people don't want the hassle, but for me - I don't mind the extra care in order to get a colour I really love. I like the Lou but I don't love love it. I think for me, I want a style like that to be quite multi-functional and I just wish it fit a little more. Saint Laurent do another camera bag which is a little too big IMO (I feel like goldilocks here haha) and I would prefer something in between. I don't mind small bags but they have to be fit for purpose. Like the Gaby is fantastic because it's as slim as a WOC but fits way more. It's one of those 'I barely notice I'm wearing it' bags. The Lou on the other hand is much bulkier without fitting much more 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@luxluv1012]

Thank you for such detailed response. I’m a huge fan of yours and watch all your videos. I think I’m going to go in and try both black and white of the gaby bag. Then decide. You look fabulous btw!

[@sarahloveslux2344]

Great video Amie, thank you!! I have the same AlmaBB ~you definitely encouraged me to use it more! Love the mini Diana &have been eyeing the small black YSL w/ the quilting 😻 I’m also obsessed with your beautiful turquoise Chanel card holder! What is the actual name of the color for that one? I may have to search for one ❤😂🎉😊

[@ChaseAmie]

Ahh I'm sorry I have no idea! I think that one is like 6 years old 🙈

[@maritrinisveen142]

I m From norway and love the bags,i have in size small black and size medium in a goldic color 😊

[@greeneyedcatwink]

great review!

[@f4iryj4smine]

I am soo glad that you feature the YSL Gaby, I have watched your other videos re the Gaby many many times!! There is not a lot out there at all. I can’t wait to check it out in person. I am on the market for a mini bag that fits an iphone pro max that comes at a decent price point, this ticked all the boxes! Definitely high on my list, despite me initially saying no more YSL bags!!

[@ChaseAmie]

It's a great style. I'm so happy Saint Laurent is still bringing out models which are under £1000 - it's a smaller and smaller category but the Gaby is such a lovely and functional bag!

[@f4iryj4smine]

@@ChaseAmie It does look very functional for a mini bag, and very classic looking as well! Funny thing is, one of the mini bags on my shortlist is the felicie (bicolor) and you said you find gaby more functional and you did not get along with felicie at all . My head says listen to Amie and get gaby, but my heart says get both! Oh dear!!

[@ChaseAmie]

Haha the felicie is beautiful! But the leather doesn't have much flexibility so it's not very easy to get your items in and out. Would definitely recommend trying one on if you can and asking to pop your phone inside - hopefully it'll give you an idea if you can make it work! :) xx

[@MuseintheCity]

Have you tried rubbing wax paper along the zipper "teeth" of the Saint Laurent Lou Camera Bag? That might help with the stickiness.

[@ChaseAmie]

I haven't but I will now! Thanks for the tip!

[@clauaome25]

Great info!!

[@hazbrn]

Love to see u midsize top 10

[@thejoannama]

I sold my east west bag after a few months because not only was it small but also it was really hard to open and close ☹️

[@ChaseAmie]

It's so frustrating because it's such a pretty bag!

[@crysteenchang1725]

What about your Métis east west? 😍

[@ChaseAmie]

Loving my East West! Didn't include it in this video because it was too new for me to have a good sense of it. I like to be really *really* familiar with the bags I feature in these comparison videos otherwise I just waffle too much haha!

[@AyaMama532]

Yes! I've been waiting for a new video!😅... Thanks Amie❤

[@kmporillo5662]

Love them 😍

[@LuxCat]

Love minibags

[@judithcatlett8518]

I’m not a fan of the long style bag, even though the Valentino bag is beautiful. Every time I look at the Coach bag of the same style, I can’t pull the trigger and it coast a lot less than the Valentino. And I prefer a top handle bag.

[@ChaseAmie]

Totally get that! I absolutely wish it was just a tiny bit shorter!

[@lindalarue8124]

This limiting what you can buy at their overinflated prices blows my mind. I have a fabulous SA and store but that is the only store and SA I buy from. They are great and treat me like a valuable customer. I have never been told I couldn’t buy something but I guess I’ve paid my dues. 20 plus years with the same store and SA gives me some very much appreciated customer service.

[@ChaseAmie]

It's a strange strategy to me too - it does feel like a lot of luxury customer service has been lost over the years which is so sad!

[@21972012145525]

which brand is doing this?@@ChaseAmie

[@hao_789]

hey Amie, what do you think of the Saint Laurent Toy Puffer? Would you include it in the Worth It list?

[@ChaseAmie]

Oh I love the Toy Puffer. I did sell mine just because I prefer the small size but for a crossbody style, I think it's adorable (I just love my shoulder bags too much haha!)

[@arouca3]

Don't your sunglasses get scratched from no protection inside the bag?

[@ChaseAmie]

I tend to keep my sunglasses in a pouch in a larger bag but with small bags, I don't find there's too much room for them to move around and get scratched so haven't really found it to be an issue so far 🤞

[@fatmarashid7771]

And who is that fluffy little cutie on the left?

[@ChaseAmie]

ahaha not so little anymore! 😲

[@abbycefalu]

I’m surprised no Chanel!

[@ChaseAmie]

Ahh I tried to include bags that are newer/ that I haven't talked about as much! I feel like I've talked a LOT about my Chanel minis haha :)