You are lucky that your thrift store has such great prices. Be all of my local thrift stores price everything as if you are shopping at Neiman Marcus. Even if the *preluxz* are not real name brand. That's one reason why I don't go thrifting anymore. Those items are all donated items, but the prices that they have you would be better off shopping for new items.
Thanks for comparing, Melissa. Straps can definitely be too wide & slide off! I have a beautiful bag with that issue so I'm removing & replacing the strap. That saturated pink top looks great on you.❣️🌻
Thank you so much. Straps never seem to be just right 🤣. I think my most comfortable strap would have to be my Bottega Padded Cassette. It’s not too thin or thick and it’s a soft leather.
Great review of both bags. The leather straps are so much better for crossbody than the webbed strap. I think Alma’s are up with Speedys as being the ultimate LV bags. ❤❤❤
Alma’s have such a special place in my heart; it was one of the only (real) LV bags my mom had growing up…so they make me think of her😊. Although I’m not the biggest Alma fan, your Alma with the LV sign always catches my eyes in your videos, she’s so gorgeous! Love your videos, Melissa!
Great video! The Alma is a classic for a reason. No way is it outdated. The alma is my favorite lv bag. I own 4. 1 alma epi pm in the shade indigo, 2 Alma bb one in the classic monogram and another in the epi denim and I also have the Alma mini (it’s discontinued now) in pink ballerine. I love your baby blue Alma. Super cute and would be perfect for summer with pretty dresses. 👗 The only thing I’m not a fan of about the Alma bb is the straps. It’s super long on me but I’ve heard that they are updating some of their classic bags and the alma bb will now come with adjustable straps.
Great comparison video Mel. You went auper in detail & I appreciate it. ❤ I love my Alma Bb but surprisingly its still one I dont grab as much as I thought I would 🤔
@@tomaradoss3420I agree. I def see it as more of a dressy bag but I love wearing my bags casually too 🤷🏻♀️ Need to put her in better reach on my closet so I can reach for her more often
This is a classic silhouette . The Alma in either size will never be outdated to me. I can’t afford one, but I have the coach revel 24 and 2 Dooney bitsy bags which are the exact same shape and super similar in size. I haven’t worn either yet, so your review was super helpful! I’ve actually seen people wear that Alma with the shorter strap hitting around the same spot it falls on you. I can see how it would sit too high to be comfortable through.
Melissa, I love the blue Alma it looks great on you. I once purchased the Alma bb but returned as I found it to be too small for me and the strap was too short. Instead I purchased the Alma PM in the DE I carry it top handle.
Thanks for answering my question about fitting the mini pochette vertically. Like you , I also wear the Alma bb open since it’s quicker to get in it and I also love the way it looks open. Really, the only time I would close it is when I use it for the airport when going through security. Great video! ❤❤❤
I wanted the malletage Alma bb in black & white. My CA ordered one for me but when it came it had so many imperfections. I really love the quilting on the new leather styles so I’ll probably give it another shot.
The Alma has probably been ‘dated’ for 40 years 😂... but we don’t care. I have the navy Epi leather because it’s so durable and versatile but the strap definitely could use some work, very thin and stiff. I put both my zippers towards the front by the curve and just slide one to open when wearing it and that works for me. Love the colours it’s been released in but I’m a big no on that particular guitar strap because I find it too loud, too wide, too short and it doesn’t suit the Alma at all. That blue nuage colour you have is beautiful and I love the Alma has silver hardware.
Great video Melissa! You are making think about this bag again 🥹🥰I think Alma BB its for sure a classic! I really want this bag in black leather , Im thinking about the Bubblegram but still deciding…. I had the damier ebene but I sold it. I love the capacity and same as you I always keep it open haha ! I love your 2 almas! Iam in a hunt for a black bag as well! 🖤🖤which ones are your favorites?
@@MelissaAdams-Wade ohhh super nice ! Im also thinking about the medium Chanel boy bag in black gold hardware has been in my wishlist! I know you have a chanel boy what do you think about that bag ? I love it…
@@MelissaAdams-Wade you’re very welcome yes the most expensive alma bb’s in bubblegram leather don’t come with them. For some reason which I don’t know why. Congrats on your blue it’s so pretty. Mine is almost the same blue. Just a bit icier.
No way is this design outdated. I love these. I just wish LV would modify their straps. Sometimes, they just don't make sense.
Did you see that they came out with a black epi with an adjustable strap?
@@MelissaAdams-Wade no. I'll check it out. I wanted the teal blue , but I think it's gone now.
@@Jploveslv I believe they came out with black and red with a thin adjustable strap
I heard moving forward, the alma straps are adjustable
@@vanillaicecream4162 yes, I heard that too. I’m so excited about that.
You look gorgeous in this pink color!!! Wow! It's complimenting your color pallette perfect!
Thank you so much
It’s been a lot of fun playing with different colors
Love the Alma! Classic LV bag! I have two … fuchsia in epi and black Empreinte leather. Love them both!
I would love a black one, one day. 🖤💓
You are lucky that your thrift store has such great prices. Be all of my local thrift stores price everything as if you are shopping at Neiman Marcus. Even if the *preluxz* are not real name brand. That's one reason why I don't go thrifting anymore. Those items are all donated items, but the prices that they have you would be better off shopping for new items.
My favourite bag! ❤
If a great bag 🤍🤍
Thanks for comparing, Melissa. Straps can definitely be too wide & slide off! I have a beautiful bag with that issue so I'm removing & replacing the strap. That saturated pink top looks great on you.❣️🌻
Thank you so much.
Straps never seem to be just right 🤣. I think my most comfortable strap would have to be my Bottega Padded Cassette. It’s not too thin or thick and it’s a soft leather.
You have such a beautiful taste in bags! I really love the green background, Parisian one. And the ice blue is perfect with your eyes!
Thank you Julie 😁
Great review of both bags. The leather straps are so much better for crossbody than the webbed strap. I think Alma’s are up with Speedys as being the ultimate LV bags. ❤❤❤
I agree 🩷. They are so good. And to think at one point I didn’t like the Alma or the Speedy 🤣.
Alma’s have such a special place in my heart; it was one of the only (real) LV bags my mom had growing up…so they make me think of her😊. Although I’m not the biggest Alma fan, your Alma with the LV sign always catches my eyes in your videos, she’s so gorgeous! Love your videos, Melissa!
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.
Great video! The Alma is a classic for a reason. No way is it outdated. The alma is my favorite lv bag. I own 4. 1 alma epi pm in the shade indigo, 2 Alma bb one in the classic monogram and another in the epi denim and I also have the Alma mini (it’s discontinued now) in pink ballerine. I love your baby blue Alma. Super cute and would be perfect for summer with pretty dresses. 👗 The only thing I’m not a fan of about the Alma bb is the straps. It’s super long on me but I’ve heard that they are updating some of their classic bags and the alma bb will now come with adjustable straps.
It sounds like you have a beautiful collection 😁
Hello Melissa, the dress looks amazing on you! ❤❤❤
Hi 👋🏼, thank you so much
Love your outfit! And I love these bags so much! Your Epi leather blue shade is stunning. 🩵 Can’t wait to see what you got from Fendi!!
Thank you Alyssa. I’ve been on such an Alma BB kick. I want one in black 🤭
Great comparison video Mel. You went auper in detail & I appreciate it. ❤
I love my Alma Bb but surprisingly its still one I dont grab as much as I thought I would 🤔
Thank you May. Isn’t it wild how bags we think for sure we will grab for over and over again we don’t and vise versa.
Same . I have the Alma Pm. Don’t grab as much. I think because for me it’s a dressy bag. I love it though!
@@tomaradoss3420 sometimes bags just don’t work out the way we think they will.
@@tomaradoss3420I agree. I def see it as more of a dressy bag but I love wearing my bags casually too 🤷🏻♀️ Need to put her in better reach on my closet so I can reach for her more often
@@MelissaAdams-Wade that is so true. I try to purchase for my lifestyle now. I’m a speedy girl.
This is a classic silhouette . The Alma in either size will never be outdated to me. I can’t afford one, but I have the coach revel 24 and 2 Dooney bitsy bags which are the exact same shape and super similar in size. I haven’t worn either yet, so your review was super helpful! I’ve actually seen people wear that Alma with the shorter strap hitting around the same spot it falls on you. I can see how it would sit too high to be comfortable through.
You need to take those beauties out. It’s a great bag and the perfect shape for both casual and dressy imo 🤍
The elephant in the room for me is the Birkin! What color is that????
It’s not a birkin it’s a dupe/look a like. I have a video on it
Melissa,
I love the blue Alma it looks great on you. I once purchased the Alma bb but returned as I found it to be too small for me and the strap was too short. Instead I purchased the Alma PM in the DE I carry it top handle.
Oh no, that’s such a bummer. Are you loving the PM size?
@@MelissaAdams-Wade
Yes, love that Alma PM☺️
This was a great in depth review.
Thank you so much
Thanks for answering my question about fitting the mini pochette vertically. Like you , I also wear the Alma bb open since it’s quicker to get in it and I also love the way it looks open. Really, the only time I would close it is when I use it for the airport when going through security. Great video! ❤❤❤
You are very welcome. Thank you for participating in asking questions. 🤍🤍
I wanted the malletage Alma bb in black & white. My CA ordered one for me but when it came it had so many imperfections. I really love the quilting on the new leather styles so I’ll probably give it another shot.
Oh no. That’s such a bummer. I imagine you were pretty upset
The Alma has probably been ‘dated’ for 40 years 😂... but we don’t care. I have the navy Epi leather because it’s so durable and versatile but the strap definitely could use some work, very thin and stiff. I put both my zippers towards the front by the curve and just slide one to open when wearing it and that works for me. Love the colours it’s been released in but I’m a big no on that particular guitar strap because I find it too loud, too wide, too short and it doesn’t suit the Alma at all. That blue nuage colour you have is beautiful and I love the Alma has silver hardware.
lol right, it’s an older style that we all seem to love 💙
I love the Alma BB great video thank you hon 👍🫶
Thanks for watching Lilly 🤍
Alma bb is one of my fave bag n the other one is speedy b25 de … i love my classic bags ❤❤❤
Same. My Alma BB’s and Speedy B 25 are my most used bags
Great video Melissa! You are making think about this bag again 🥹🥰I think Alma BB its for sure a classic! I really want this bag in black leather , Im thinking about the Bubblegram but still deciding…. I had the damier ebene but I sold it. I love the capacity and same as you I always keep it open haha ! I love your 2 almas! Iam in a hunt for a black bag as well! 🖤🖤which ones are your favorites?
Right now a black Alma BB is top of my list. I also love the Gucci Diana bag in the mini size
@@MelissaAdams-Wade ohhh super nice ! Im also thinking about the medium Chanel boy bag in black gold hardware has been in my wishlist! I know you have a chanel boy what do you think about that bag ? I love it…
love your videos. I own an alma bb in empreinte leather. It's a very nice bag except the strap is not adjustable.
What color do you have?
My first LV bag is the Alma damier print. Pm it’s beautiful to me
Such a great choice for your first bag. Do you still have it?
@@MelissaAdams-Wade yes mam , I do. Then I bought a speedy which I carry all the time 🤷♀️🤣🤣🤣
Do you own an Alma BB? If so, what color/material is yours in?
Vernis in amarante 😊
@@katiacortess oh that sounds beautiful 🤩
I own the bubblegram alma bb in glacier blue. Which is almost your color blue. Mine doesn’t come with the clochette or lock.
@@marybethlengyel8875 that one is so beautiful 🤩.
Really? I thought they all did. That is good to know. Thanks for sharing.
@@MelissaAdams-Wade you’re very welcome yes the most expensive alma bb’s in bubblegram leather don’t come with them. For some reason which I don’t know why. Congrats on your blue it’s so pretty. Mine is almost the same blue. Just a bit icier.
This was an excellent review, can’t wait to add the Alma to my collection. You are so pretty in pink! 😍💗
Thank you so much