Chanel gal buys Ruby rh Work - and is on the fence

jo_ee · Sep 5th, 2008, 02:50 AM

I have a Ruby as well (City) and I think in general the Ruby leather will break in nicely. I have only been using mine daily for slightly less than a week and she's already starting to slouch a little. The Work will slouch alot more and look smaller when fully broken in :) A keeper for sure!

roey · Sep 5th, 2008, 02:51 AM

Demi - I have a Nikon Coolpix 4800. The lighting was indoors near a skylight but not right underneath the skylight in the direct sunbeam. When I took her outside in the bright sun there is the slightest hint of a pink undertone.

The color is so vivid that I made her my avatar. That may convince me to let her stay for awhile!

Thanks to everyone for your replies so far. Love the encouragement!

swissaus · Sep 5th, 2008, 03:39 AM

... your Ruby is gorgeous too! I'd keep her but if you really think she's too overwelming.. you could try the part time.. for me, it's perfect!

Babi · Sep 5th, 2008, 03:59 AM

Yes, ruby is really a beautiful color and once broken in the leather will be more ...wearable. But if you don't think it's a keeper, why don't you go and try a city? I think you could also return it and take a city instead.
You have to be 200% happy with your purchase. Meanwhile, enjoy this gorgeous Work!

chinkee21 · Sep 5th, 2008, 05:12 AM

Ruby is so pretty!! Congrats!!!

drati · Sep 5th, 2008, 06:51 AM

Congrats, she's gorgeous and looks great on you. Yes, she will shrink but I agree with Babi, if she feels too large for you try to exchange for a part time or a city. I love the part time but in proportions the city is closer to the work (just smaller).

And yes, you do have GREAT legs! They look like an athlete's legs. I'm envious ...

Gonatcha · Sep 5th, 2008, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babi

Yes, ruby is really a beautiful color and once broken in the leather will be more ...wearable. But if you don't think it's a keeper, why don't you go and try a city? I think you could also return it and take a city instead.
You have to be 200% happy with your purchase. Meanwhile, enjoy this gorgeous Work!

Agree^

weekender2 · Sep 5th, 2008, 07:23 AM

I think it's fabulous on you, but I love big bags.

mymy · Sep 5th, 2008, 08:31 AM

definatly a keeper. I have a ruby in exactly the same leather, and it softens up so quickly! keep it for sure!

livethelake · Sep 5th, 2008, 08:40 AM

Roey, she's fantastic. You're making me crave a ruby work as well

kittykittycatcat · Sep 5th, 2008, 11:45 AM

It looks fabulous!!! I love it. However, I see what you mean about the overwhelming size. It does look big on you. If you wanted a smaller size, what about the city?

Decophile · Sep 5th, 2008, 11:53 AM

keep it! They're not all as gorgeous and rich as the one you got.

menopausalmama · Sep 5th, 2008, 11:55 AM

FREEEEEKING GORGEOUS!
Definately a keeper.......congrats on a fab. buy!!!!!!

roey · Sep 5th, 2008, 12:15 PM

I had a black city and while it was a great size, there were times I needed to carry more and it didn't perform, which is why the p/t seems like the better choice.

Every ruby I have seen on the forum so far looks really nice in terms of richness/color but most of them are in larger sizes. I have heard there are some really dull ones in stores that almost look pink. What I am really waiting for is someone to post a sgh ruby work! I'm curious how the color saturation and leather will look with gh.

pluiee · Sep 5th, 2008, 12:45 PM

please keep it!! i'm so tempted by the ruby work myself but i've made several big purchases recently so i have to curb myself. :( the work actually becomes the right size after a while! i've always thought the PT looks better with GH so maybe can try that instead?

Sep 5th, 2008, 03:59 AM	#34
Babi Member Location: Italy	Yes, ruby is really a beautiful color and once broken in the leather will be more ...wearable. But if you don't think it's a keeper, why don't you go and try a city? I think you could also return it and take a city instead. You have to be 200% happy with your purchase. Meanwhile, enjoy this gorgeous Work! __________________ Sooooo banned........

Sep 5th, 2008, 05:12 AM	#35
chinkee21 Member Location: Hong Kong	Ruby is so pretty!! Congrats!!! __________________ YSL Besace in Faux Croc Eggplant (coming soon!)

Sep 5th, 2008, 07:23 AM	#38
weekender2 Black Box Please...	I think it's fabulous on you, but I love big bags. __________________ www.gematriapublishing.com your source for Discovering Gematria

Sep 5th, 2008, 08:31 AM	#39
mymy Member	definatly a keeper. I have a ruby in exactly the same leather, and it softens up so quickly! keep it for sure! __________________ My BBag WISHLIST!!! Work bag in Marine, Navy or Midnight Blue Twiggy in emerald green, Violet or Saddle My Blog: http://thecolourtechnician.blogspot.com/

Sep 5th, 2008, 11:45 AM	#41
kittykittycatcat Member	It looks fabulous!!! I love it. However, I see what you mean about the overwhelming size. It does look big on you. If you wanted a smaller size, what about the city? __________________ WISHLIST Black Chanel GST or Medallion Balenciaga City LV Vernis PTI or Zippy LV Black Mono Shawl/Scarf Black Patent CLs (VP or Decollete)

Sep 5th, 2008, 02:50 AM	#31
jo_ee Member Location: Perth/SG	I have a Ruby as well (City) and I think in general the Ruby leather will break in nicely. I have only been using mine daily for slightly less than a week and she's already starting to slouch a little. The Work will slouch alot more and look smaller when fully broken in :) A keeper for sure!

Sep 5th, 2008, 02:51 AM	#32
roey Member Location: In the sunshine!	Demi - I have a Nikon Coolpix 4800. The lighting was indoors near a skylight but not right underneath the skylight in the direct sunbeam. When I took her outside in the bright sun there is the slightest hint of a pink undertone. The color is so vivid that I made her my avatar. That may convince me to let her stay for awhile! Thanks to everyone for your replies so far. Love the encouragement!

Sep 5th, 2008, 03:39 AM	#33
swissaus Member Location: Switzerland	... your Ruby is gorgeous too! I'd keep her but if you really think she's too overwelming.. you could try the part time.. for me, it's perfect!

Sep 5th, 2008, 06:51 AM	#36
drati Member	Congrats, she's gorgeous and looks great on you. Yes, she will shrink but I agree with Babi, if she feels too large for you try to exchange for a part time or a city. I love the part time but in proportions the city is closer to the work (just smaller). And yes, you do have GREAT legs! They look like an athlete's legs. I'm envious ...

Sep 5th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#40
livethelake Member	Roey, she's fantastic. You're making me crave a ruby work as well

Sep 5th, 2008, 11:53 AM	#42
Decophile Member Location: Denver, Colorado	keep it! They're not all as gorgeous and rich as the one you got.

Sep 5th, 2008, 11:55 AM	#43
menopausalmama Member Location: PEI CANADA	FREEEEEKING GORGEOUS! Definately a keeper.......congrats on a fab. buy!!!!!! __________________ menopausalmama

Sep 5th, 2008, 12:15 PM	#44
roey Member Location: In the sunshine!	I had a black city and while it was a great size, there were times I needed to carry more and it didn't perform, which is why the p/t seems like the better choice. Every ruby I have seen on the forum so far looks really nice in terms of richness/color but most of them are in larger sizes. I have heard there are some really dull ones in stores that almost look pink. What I am really waiting for is someone to post a sgh ruby work! I'm curious how the color saturation and leather will look with gh.

Sep 5th, 2008, 12:45 PM	#45
pluiee Member	please keep it!! i'm so tempted by the ruby work myself but i've made several big purchases recently so i have to curb myself. :( the work actually becomes the right size after a while! i've always thought the PT looks better with GH so maybe can try that instead? __________________ "A dowdy handbag, like a bad haircut, can add ten years to your age."