If you love to keep your vibe on the subtle side, you’re in luck. Understated accessories are absolutely in style for 2022, and the sleek feeling of a Hermès Mini Kelly is as easy to love as it is difficult to find. That’s why we see them on runways in the colors of the season, but never in stores. *Queue twilight zone theme song.*

Since it’s so tough to lay our eyes (and hands) on the Hermès one, many brands have used the famous structure to create a bag that’s inspired by the Hermès Kelly. Lucky us! My personal favorite bag dupe is the Mini Hettie by Lily & Bean, and it’s sold for less than $150. That’s a real steal in comparison to its inspiration at the Hermès store, which are around $9,000. Yikes!

And today, I’d like to share with you a review of this Lily & Bean Mini Hettie bag and what I love about it.

The Legend of the Mini Kelly and Why I Chose a Look-A-Like Option

First, let me explain why this dupe is a great option if you’re a Kelly lover, especially the mini size, which is as cute as wearing a doll purse.

For years, the marketing strategy behind this look has been truly genius. Using scarcity and mystery has effectively turned the process of snagging an Hermès bag into quite a dubious treasure hunt. Reading the stories online about how people ended up scoring one is just surreal. If you’re lucky enough to acquire one directly from Hermès, the price tag is $9,000. Or you can choose to go to a secondhand market, because of the scarcity and the desire to own one, the Mini Kelly can go for up to forty grand. Double yikes! If that sounds like an almost impossible mission for you (as it does to me), this Mini Hettie bag from Lily & Bean is a great attainable and affordable option for us.

What can you fit in the bag?

This modest purse is sure to earn you some compliments, regardless of whether or not someone is familiar with Hermès! The miniature size of these babies lends them to be best worn mainly as accessories.
This little cutie is 19cm in width, very similar to the size of a Mini Kelly. It’s perfect for when you can stick to storing just the essentials. I usually leave with mainly just my keys, a few cards, lipstick, and a mask. Some smartphones will fit with a bit of a squeeze, however I think the small space is an easy tradeoff for the sophistication and style. No need to lug a big bag around when you can grab this cute thing and be out the door. They come in a range of solid colors, so be sure to pick one that compliments your style.

The Basics of this Lily & Bean Version

The bag comes with a detachable strap, which is super convenient if your outfit looks better without it. It also has a fastening clasp so your goodies can stay secure inside it. You can even customize it with your name if you want, which makes it great for gifting. As a beautiful treat, Lily & Bean plants 5 trees for every sale made, so they definitely have my vote for this one.

The bag has 4 gold feet on the bottom to keep it elevated from the ground and keeps the leather from getting scratched up. Those details also add a nice polished touch to this sleek bag.

Your bag will come with a dust cover, and I highly recommend you utilize it when you’re not out and about. It’ll keep your new bag safe from changing temps and of course any grit that may accidentally end up on the leather, so don’t forget, and you’ll be grateful. It may be a dupe, but it’s still built to last! This beautiful leather is scratch resistant, so you won’t have to worry too much about scuffing.

And that’s it, folks! I adore this dupe bag. The structure is amazing and the leather does resemble the Hermès Togo, which is a huge bonus. This jewel of a style has been around for so long that it has become a beloved staple in the closets of the wealthiest of buyers, and now in yours too, but affordably. I hope this gave you an idea of one of the most stylish and most affordable options you need to make the Mini Kelly bag look an attainable one!

Note: If you’d like to order this bag and prefer this skinny leather strap like I have as opposed to the canvas strap on the website, simply put “Leather strap” in the Initials/Name box.

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