HELP ME CHOOSE - THE ROW | GRACEFUL MM | LOUIS VUITTON | YSL

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Some of you guys seem to be concerned that I would use a nice bag for the gym. It’s not a “Gym bag” it’s a work bag that I would put a clean pair of leggings and a clean tank top in so I could go to the gym after work. No gym equipment or dirty gym clothes would be put in my bag. While at the gym I would change into my clean gym clothes and put my dirty work clothes in my locker, along with (but not inside of) my purse. Sorry for any confusion.

[@NothingButBags]

It is really nice learning your handbag aesthetic and what bags work best for you and which don’t. Cuz it helps with future purchases. I can definitely see you adding the YSL College bag back into your collection. And I think the Graceful will be a great bag but I would suggest you go to the boutique and look at them in person. Especially comparing the MM & GM cuz you plan to use yours for carrying workout items.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@NothingButBags unfortunately they never have them in store for me to try on. I sent my CA a message to see if he can get them for me to try.

[@EandH2022]

I like this angle! The Graceful MM is what I reach for the most and wear it everywhere!

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@EandH2022 Thank you. Okay that’s good to know. It seems like the Graceful is what most are recommending 🤍

[@appleblond]

Hi Melissa! I couldn’t agree more - LV needs to offer the croisette in leather options. I think it would look wonder and be so practical in epi leather! I would love to see it in black , red, and metallics. I have the DE croisette and love it so much that I’m consorting adding the DA one that you gave. The croisette is the perfect size bag when you don’t have a lot to carry.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

A couple people have told me they either own the DA and DE or they own one and want to get the other. I think us Croisette lovers need both 🤣.

[@elskacave3235]

Melissa, I do like the angle shot; it’s good to change things up. Your hair looks beautiful and you have such a pretty face and smile.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Awe 🫢 thank you so much

[@TheGalsGuideBlog]

So many beautiful bags to choose from!! Thank you for mentioning Handbag Heels, I’m so glad they work so well on your croisette bag! 🥰🤗

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

You are very welcome. They are a great invention 🤍

[@KW-mo6sz]

My vote is for the Graceful in DA. DA canvas seems to really work for you.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@KW-mo6sz I sure do love DA

[@LuxPurselove]

Such pretty bags! If you really want a bag for work and the gym the Gracefull holds everything and it's super comfy. I have the college bag as well in a fall color and to me it's dressy. I really think they are phasing the Graceful out, when I bought mine the SA was shocked they had any in the store, she said it had been a long time since they had any and it isn't on the website in several countries as well.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

That’s what I have heard also but online all of the Graceful options are “place in cart”

[@LuxPurselove]

@@MelissaAdams-Wade That is so weird! Maybe your store can order one in for you to try on if you haven't tried it yet?

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@LuxPurselove I sent my CA a text earlier to see if he can. Hopefully he will be able to. Otherwise I guess I’ll order it online.

[@jmh-hu5tg]

I like the new camera view. I got the Ebene graceful mm recently and it’s really great. Big and functional and very comfortable to carry. There are decent prices on preloved sites.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Thank you 😊. Okay that is great to know.

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

I was on the fence about the Graceful MM when I was last looking for a bag. I love the Neverfull and did end up buying it instead. I still really love the look of the Graceful MM.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

The Neverfull would be a great choice but I love the look of a slouchy bag.

[@pappyone6062]

Great wishlist Melissa! I think it’s quite practical, which is great if that’s what you feel you need more of in your bag collection. Although I love a pop of color and have quite a few colorful bags, I do prefer and have more neutrals. Lots of black, grey, and white/ cream which I love. If ti7 love the croisette, the madeleine bb (which comes in empreinte leather) is a very similar size and shape to the croisette. It comes in black and bicolor. I do think you need that college bag back in your life because yi7 loved it so much! I like the setup with the bags in the back but I don’t really notice either way. Whatever you prefer. I have been trying to buy more practical bags that I don’t have to baby as much because I have a lot of pretty and more delicate bags that I do need to baby a bit, because that is what I’m drawn to. I have plenty of more practical ones as well, but I keep buying more bags because let’s be honest, we love them! I don’t limit my collection by number. However I am very thoughtful, and I buy it only if I adore it. Have a lovely day!

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

I have added quite a few practical bags to my collection this year from DUYP. It has been great to give my Speedy 25 a rest 🤣. I will always love a pop of color but I think having a few neutrals is always a good thing.

[@tylovesbags9950]

Either angle works! I think you do an amazing job on your videos. I love the Graceful MM. I sold it though. I kind of miss it.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Thank you so much.

[@ea1420]

I have the graceful pm and the row NS tote. I like the Row tote better. It’s more comfortable and to me it packs better.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Ok that is great to know. Thank you.

[@YadiraStyle]

I used to have the Delightful MM and sold it to get the Artsy MM. It was too similar that I couldn’t justify having both. The Graceful “replaced” the Delightful. While I don’t have the Graceful, I can say that style and size of bag is practical and fits a lot. Plus the strap on the Graceful makes it better to handle weight vs thin ones. Hope this helps! To answer your question about style preference, I find that I gravitate more towards top handles.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@YadiraStyle thank you 😊 that is very helpful. I love a good top handle bag too.

[@katherineortiz8207]

I have the Croisette in both prints and I honestly love them both. They both serve their own purposes when I wear them and they’re both just amazing bags ❤

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

I think I would get a lot of wear out of both of them as well 🤎🤍

[@Nita19SC04]

I would go for the YSL College in black or tan, the Dior Saddle in black or cognac and the Graceful. It looks more comfortable than the Noe.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

I think it does too

[@DawnDonuts]

I LOVE my Graceful MM. I have it in monogram and am getting it in DE. I also have the Graceful PM in DA. It’s such an awesome bag.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

That’s great to hear. It sounds like everyone who has one loves it.

[@Therapistmind]

I have two graceful pm’s love both and reach for them all the time more than any other bag. My absolute favorite bag

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

It seems to be a very well loved bag 🤍

[@DD-ln5no]

Melodie Cecile has a new bag coming out! Did you see the reveal on Hello Catwalk City's video?

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

I did. It’s gorgeous but she has over 1k people on the waitlist 😱.

[@nessadavey9790]

The Graceful is Hands down an Amazing bag !! I have the PM size in DE and it is a joy to use, perfect for everyday use and a favourite for travel. Wanted to also get an MM with the Pivone interior, but no loner sold in Australia :(

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Thank you 😊. That is such a bummer. I wonder why they stopped selling it in Australia.

[@dflowers1477]

Big bags are great, but not in leather. They’re just too heavy to enjoy for me. Nylon and canvas are much easier to carry a load for any period of time.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@dflowers1477 good to know 😁 thank you

[@pestka7777]

The row tote is soo beautifully sumptuous and understated! Id go for it! I have it in medium size and love it❤

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Yes 👏🏼 it is all of those things 😁

[@MelROrtega]

I have a graceful pm and I love the style! It’s such an easy, everyday handbag. Even though I have the smaller size, I can still stuff my daughter’s dance uniform in, my kindle, snacks, and my everyday items…so I can only imagine what the mm fits. It also comes with me to the gym if it’s the handbag I’m using for the day 😊.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@MelROrtega That is great information, thank you so much for sharing 🤎

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Which of the 4 (5 with the medium icon tote I shared b-roll of while talking about Songmont drippy roof large tote) do you think I should go with? Gracefull MM (Louis Vuitton) Large Park Tote (The Row) Petite Noe (Louis Vuitton) Large drippy roof tote (Songmont) Medium icon tote (Songmont)

[@vanillaicecream4162]

Melissa, I have the crosseite in DE and it's my favorite bag since I got it a few years ago. I have tried very hard to tell myself I Don't need it in DA as well but you are No help. 😅😅 Now, I really want it.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Nooo 🫣 we don’t need both! 😂

[@karenyates6797]

I have the Graceful PM in DE and I bought a brown 1 inch wide Coach strap (no branding on it) and it clips to the larger O rings for a full crossbody! The magnetic closure is not the greatest or most secure, so if you stuff the bag full, it will be open, no doubt. Just a heads up on that. I like the angled backdrop but then the refection of the shelves on the right slope downward, so it adds a bit of distortion. Otherwise, I like your "look" better! Love your hair, dress and makeup today!!!

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Thank you. That is helpful information. I don’t think I like the mirror in the background. I have to play around and move it to see if that helps.

[@digitalgrrl79]

I had a Songmont bag and I was really disappointed in the leather. It was very thin.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@digitalgrrl79 Thank you, I was worried about that.

[@kerryparry6791]

I think for a work/gym bag the graceful mm would be the most practical, I think noe is cute but I wouldn’t want to deal with the vachetta leather on the bottom. I think I’m about to buy the Neo Noe in monogram with black leather trim 😍 the graceful isn’t on the uk website, I’m looking forward to seeing what bag you decide on ❤

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Thank you, I text me CA to see if he can get both bags for me to try on.

[@theresapaige678]

Ok a few things: 1. I have always thought you should get the Dior saddle in black! It looks so good on you and feel it would be perfect with your style and wardrobe. 2. Totally on board with adding back in the college bag in a neutral color - I would say in a nude/beige color for that one. It would be good for literally all year round. 3. I own the Songmont mini song bag and although it’s cute and the shape is super functional for me, the leather feel and smell is weird and threw me off. Maybe their other styles are different but I just want to share my experience with that brand with you. I got the mini song just this past June. 4. I would def look at snagging the Damier ebene croisette from a reputable reseller! I see that bag often in brand new condition for hundreds off retail 🙌 obviously you know how much I love that bag as well 5. And finally as I commented above, I love this angle for your vids 🙌looks perfect ❤️❤️❤️

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@theresapaige678 You are the best!! Have i ever told you that? 😁 3) that is great to know about the Songmont leather. That was my biggest concern with them. I’m glad you told me that.

[@theresapaige678]

@@MelissaAdams-Wade omg you are so sweet! 😍🥰🫶❤️I love that we connected on here, love your videos and topics, and it makes me happy to have someone to talk about handbags with! My friends at home definitely don’t get my obsession 😂 and yes, def glad to share my experience with Songmont, they have the cutest styles I just don’t understand their leather 🫤 have a great day girlfriend!

[@jdkoch77]

Love this video! I agree the mm would be perfect for you!

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Thank you 😊

[@amanda1413]

Noè hands down in my opinion! It is classic and stands on it’s own. You can spray the vachetta (as you know) plus if you want a work horse bag I love the look on a bag that it is actually being used. Patina on the noès are gorgeous! I had the Graceful MM and returned it. Quality wasnt there and was not comfortable on my shoulder (shorter drop and hard to get in and out of it) . The neverfull is more comfortable, in my opinion.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@amanda1413 Thank you 😊 I will definitely look out for that. I was worried about the shoulder drop.

[@amanda1413]

@@MelissaAdams-Wade of course! It is beautiful, of course! But for me my NF and Noe are my throw everything in and go bags for capacity and comfort.

[@theresapaige678]

I love this angle 🙌 nailed it

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@theresapaige678 Thank you 😊

[@TraceyBergum]

Great video Melissa! I like the feet you added, I always thought LV should have put feet on the bag since it's such a lady like bag and needs to be able to stand up straight and not topple over. I would suggest trying a Noe GM in Epi from preloved market for your gym bag, you can always find perfect ones preloved (at low, low prices too), gone thru at least a dozen (bye use sell repeat) love all the different colors and wish I could keep them all but that would be silly so I just bye use sell, but the Noe GM in Epi is an awesome bag for kickin' around and would be a great gym bag. I can't remember if you said you do or don't like preloved purchases...so just a thought. Out of all the one you showed us the Graceful is my favorite I had the Delightful GM at one point and it was a fabulous tote...the Graceful is a cousin of the Delightful : ) The DUYP bag is so stinkin" cute I'm still thinking I should get one but I'm still on my spending freeze.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

I have purchased pre-loved in the past but I haven’t since I found out I was scammed. I’ve been looking on the pre loved market but none of them are a good enough deal for me. I’ll keep looking 😁

[@AbbyGarcia42917]

The dreaded decision on what color to buy. Of course I would love the colorful options that scream at me. But I know I won’t use them as much 😖 much easier to have neutrals that go with everything. ☹️

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@AbbyGarcia42917 I feel like I have a great colorful collection that now I can add in a few neutral 😁

[@lifewellloved0204]

I love the graceful and will be adding it to my collection. That being said, I would never use a designer bag for the gym. Why do that?

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Why not? I like to use my bags for my day to day life. I want my cost per ware to be low. Life is too short to have beautiful things sit on a shelf.

[@Breanna.HouseOfCorgis]

My vote is the Graceful!

[@Breanna.HouseOfCorgis]

also I have the duyp mini pochette in black and really love it - her stuff is great

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Thank you 😊

[@bethanylynn15]

Ohhh I’ve also been wanting the graceful!

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@bethanylynn15 it seems like such a great bag. Every time I go to try it on in store they don’t have it available for me to try.

[@bethanylynn15]

@@MelissaAdams-Wade it really does! And I’ve been loving shoulder bags lately! I’ve been debating graceful and the carry all!

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@bethanylynn15 let me know if you end up getting one of them 🤗

[@bethanylynn15]

@@MelissaAdams-Wade will do🫶🏼

[@Divinenubian]

Love this. I get great ideals and look for leather contemporary versions. I bought my 1st kate Spade satchel bag im pebbled leather at an outlet, and it was so much fun finding a bag under my budget. 😊

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

That is awesome. I always love finding a good deal.

[@Acuity8]

Hands down, DUYP Le Petit in Burgundy. Even though I don’t find myself gravitating towards bags in the color family, as I stalk the website throughout the day, I find myself DROOLING over the Burgundy pieces , ESPECIALLY it in the Paris 15 and Le Petit. I know IRL what it looks like as I bought the Med Pochette and man it did NOT disappoint IMHO. 😊

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

The burgundy color is so beautiful.

[@elizabethcano9345]

Gracefull mm is a great price point, too!

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Yes it is 😁

[@seagreen2034]

I don’t think you can go wrong when you pick styles that you know work for your lifestyle & wardrobe. I am the opposite of you. I am more into color these days. And my favorite style is a structured handbag.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

I love color but I have every color of the rainbow so now it’s time for some neutrals 😁

[@seagreen2034]

@@MelissaAdams-Wade I am the exact opposite! I have all the neutrals. Time to add some color.

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@seagreen2034 yes ma’am, what color are you adding first?

[@jasminesherri32121]

Graceful MM hands down!!!!!

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Thank you 😊

[@mrsleyva]

What?! I cant believe you saying that you are into black & white bags 😮😮😮 I think you have added some great, versatile pieces to your wishlist. The LV Graceful is a great option, maybe in the DE since it will be alot more carefree in order to carry to the gym

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

🤣 I have a bunch of beautiful colorful bags. Now it’s time to add in some neutrals.

[@katiacortess]

You should check out the lv cluny mini 😊 it's shape is very similar to the croisette

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

I’ve heard it’s heavy. Do you own it?

[@Raec123]

I didn’t realize the Croisette is $2000 now! Wow! Both the Graceful and Noe are cute, idk as a gym bag though, have you looked into the Keepall 45? Also, where did you get the black floral dress in the video clip and the purple one you’re wearing? Love them! 💜🖤

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Black floral dress is from Mango and the purple one is from Target. They are both older so I don’t think they are available to purchase.

[@Raec123]

@@MelissaAdams-Wade thank you. I’ll keep an eye out for similar styles. I love your style btw

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@Raec123 Thank you 😊

[@TraceyBergum]

I like the new angle...keep it : )

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Thank you 😊

[@yenslifestyle12]

I don't see the gracefull in Australia 😢

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Oh no 😟

[@AlexiaHill-y1p]

First, I really love your videos, you're one of the very few I will watch and subscribe to. Question: I got apple guard for some of my Louis pieces for the vachetta leather. Do you use this or another type for other softer leather like the Monogram Empreinte Leather. Also - the Dress up your Purse, do you find it colour transfers? Also - I LOVE my Graceful. I can use it as a to-go small diaper bag, so it fits a ton. Its such a fun hobo style and its one of my favorite, well used pieces. Its also so comfortable to wear around. Definitely also use it everywhere, so no shame on taking it to the gym!

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@AlexiaHill-y1p Thank you so much. That means a lot to me. I use Apple guard on everything. Leather and suede. I’ve used it on handbags and shoes. I don’t make a habit of spraying my bags over and over again but I do like to spray them once.

[@AlexiaHill-y1p]

@@MelissaAdams-Wade Thank you for the reply!

[@Rockycrusher]

GRACEFULL MM

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

@@Rockycrusher I have any unboxing coming soon of which one I chose 😁

[@HassanAltun]

здравствуйте Мелисса сколько раз меня смотреть такие великолепный сумки качество бренда

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Hello 👋🏼

[@Somehowadulting]

I vote songmont!!!

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Some people are saying the leather quality is bad. Have you experienced that?

[@Somehowadulting]

@@MelissaAdams-Wade my songmont has been great! It's not as soft as big luxury pieces obviously for the price. But the leather has been soooo durable. Ive thrown the bag around and not a single scratch scuff or tear. I didn't get any color transfer either and I have the baby blue color.

[@Jploveslv]

I think your wishlist was you 😊

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

I think so too 😁

[@Jploveslv]

@@MelissaAdams-Wade 🤗