Review! DeMellier The Mini Los Angeles

Is it Friday already?? Three more days until I head back home. I miss my furbabies! I'm always worried that they will forget about me. I FaceTimed them tonight and they couldn't care less. Although apparently my voice sounds different over the speakers, so maybe that's why? I'm also trying not to think about how many hundreds (maybe thousand?) of emails I'll have waiting for me at work. 😖 

Apologies for not having a normal Fit Review Friday! I do have a ton of stuff waiting in Atlanta to photograph. I should have a decent review up next Friday.

Today I have a review of DeMellier Mini Los Angeles bag in the gorgeous teal color, which is unfortunately sold out now. I saw a few celebs carrying this bag and it piqued my interest. For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall. 

Irina Shayk carrying the Mini Los Angeles in black.

DeMellier The Mini Los Angeles

This mini bag is super cute and the size is definitely small. It can fit about as much as my Everywhere Belt Bag can hold. I would consider this a casual bag as well as something that can easily transition to a date night clutch. The straps are adjustable and removable- always a bonus. The shape of the Los Angeles is pillowy- very similar to Bottega Veneta's The Pouch but with a handle. Side note, I've been pretty obsessed with The Pouch, but can't justify the price. The Mini Los Angeles is a fraction of the cost. While we're talking about Bottega Veneta, the Mini Jodie is also on my wish list. The Intrecciato leather is amazing and I would love to get one in a pop of color. I am so sad that the price has increased again. It used to be $1500-$1600 when it was first introduced a few years ago, now it's $1900. Sigh. I've gone off on a tangent, sorry!

Carried as a clutch.

Right now there is a gorgeous electric blue available to purchase. I also really like the ochre smooth color as well. Full disclosure, I'm kind of a bag snob, although my collection does include Coach to Chanel and I do have a few Lululemon bags. How does DeMellier leather compare? Visually, the leather looks buttery and supple. I love the curves and the ruffles along the opening. However the leather is actually fairly structured which surprised me. The good thing is if you like the shape and how this bag looks in the photos, it is exactly the bag you will receive. The shape will not easily change. I actually prefer soft leather that drapes with the contents of the bag. 

Handle drop is fairly small, it can fit over my hands but it will not allow to go up to the crook of my arm.

Base of the bag is flat and there are no feet.

Magnetic closure at the top.

One inside pocket.

DeMellier The Mini Los Angeles

Let's look at the finer details. The stitching is not as nice as what I'm used to. Even Coach has very high quality stitching and thread. This probably bothers me the most. In the end I decided to return this bag. The price is $370 and it's not terribly expensive for a genuine leather bag. This style also comes in a medium and large as well.

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The Mini Los Angeles

In other news, how cute is this rainbow clutch from Coach?? They have a special Pride Collection out right now. I am this close to placing my order. 😍

Coach Turnlock Clutch Rainbow

In today's WMTM update, a shout out to the Sweet Awakenings Bra now on sale for $39. I wear a size 6 and this is one my favorite purchases this year.

Sweet Awakenings Bra $39

That's it for me! Hope you all have a fabulous weekend. I did place an order for the Perfectly Oversized Crop Crew Softstreme in Tidewater Teal. After going back and forth between the 0 and the 2, I opted for the 2. Hopefully this is the last of my Tidewater Teal purchases! When I get back to Atlanta, I will have a ton of new fit reviews coming. Stay tuned!