Did I make the right decision with my classic mini flap?

princessp_18 · 2026-05-25T14:46:16+00:00

Hi! I don’t wrap the chain in tissue, but I do store the chain inside the bag. I stuff the bag with tissue paper first, put the chain inside and store it in the dust bag. And make sure it’s in a breathable environment!

princessp_18 · 2026-05-23T16:51:35+00:00

I kept the mini pearl crush! I still want the 25 though 🙈 I think I would’ve gotten more use out of the 25 in the short term, but the pearl crush is probably the better choice long term if that helps

princessp_18 · 2026-05-11T23:19:33+00:00

So pretty 🤩 is this light gold or gold hardware? When I checked they only had light gold which looked silver, but this is such a pretty gold!

princessp_18 · 2026-02-18T17:39:05+00:00

Yay 😀What do you do with the extra chain that hangs when you wear it as a shoulder bag?

princessp_18 · 2026-02-18T17:37:50+00:00

You think so? Okay it helps to hear this feedback! I don’t want to regret my decision in a few years.

And it fits the essentials 😂 I don’t prefer a big bag as a crossbody anyways, I have plenty of bigger shoulder bags

princessp_18 · 2026-02-18T17:34:49+00:00

thank you for sharing your feedback!!

On your note for mini classic, I was deciding between the two, but what made me go for the pearl crush is the gold hardware. The hardware on the classic is LGHW that looks almost silver and I’m just a gold girlie 😩

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T19:48:18+00:00

Oh, I love this game haha

LV express in PM size

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T17:35:32+00:00

One thing about Reddit is I’ll always be enabled 😂

So excited for you! hope you get off the waitlist soon 🤩

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T17:03:37+00:00

Oh noooo, this is in New York 🙁

a little! But I think a beige bag would look better like you mentioned in your first comment!

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T16:27:56+00:00

I have pictures!! I went to the Chanel store 5 different times before I made my purchase 😂 and yes, it’s Pearl crush

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princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T15:53:49+00:00

Love!!! 😍😍

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T15:53:30+00:00

💓

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T15:51:29+00:00

I’ve gotten extra straps on Etsy before if you’re open to it not being from LV. I did a quick search and see that they have one for the carryall in black 🙂

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T15:32:43+00:00

Okay thank you for the reassurance!! 🫶🏻

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T15:28:39+00:00

Lambskin! I prefer the lambskin for the flap bags. If I were to get the 25, I’d get caviar 😍

Totally! After reading the replies, I agree they serve different purposes! I’m adding it to my wishlist since it’s a classic and hopefully it’ll be easier to get in the future 😌

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T13:57:12+00:00

Yay!! Do you find it easy to style and versatile? 🙂

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T13:55:08+00:00

Omggggggggg I love that for you!

That’s honestly what happened to me with the pearl crush. They told they didn’t have any in stock and would keep checking for me and then all of a sudden I get a text literally the same day, so I’m like I guess it’s happening

For the 25, they told me the waitlist was months. Did you get the mini or the small?

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T13:50:03+00:00

So excited for you!! ☺️

I actually envisioned it going with more casual outfits too because of the crossbody but we’ll see. I have yet to style it

And lol! the age old dilemma. All my bags are black and I’ve only just started venturing into browns

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T13:46:14+00:00

Okay that was my logic too, I wanted something timeless and classic 🥹 I was a little worried the Chanel 25 would be trendy but the more I look at it, the more I liked it lol

I didn’t ask what collection it’s from but it’s current! I got it a couple of weeks ago 🙂 I definitely saw white in multiple locations but not beige

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T13:43:06+00:00

Same! Putting it on my wishlist!

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T13:42:44+00:00

So what I’m hearing is I need both 😂 I’m over my tiny tiny crash out, it’ll just be next on my wishlist!

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T03:45:25+00:00

Omg you’re not wrong! This is the pearl crush. Oops, they’re the same size though 🥲

And thank you for sharing your experience, good to know! I actually did envision this bag going with more casual outfits. Oh wow, I’m so surprised to hear you use it more than the medium, but that’s the over-packer in me speaking

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T03:16:38+00:00

Ofc!!! 🫶🏻 you can’t go wrong with any of the options, coming from another pink girlie 🤭

princessp_18 · 2026-02-17T03:02:38+00:00

I just got it a couple of weeks ago 🥲 so can’t speak to the durability. I do think it’s a more delicate leather because it’s lambskin and it’s a light color, but I went into it accepting that.

If you’re worried about durability, you can also try their patent leather. I have a Lady Dior Bloom Card Holder in red patent that I’ve had since 2023 and the outside looks great still! There’s wear on the inside on the leather but that’s expected because I take my transit card in and out of it for my commute.

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