Charcoal or Black Cherry?

weeliye · Aug 11th, 2008, 09:19 PM

I am torn between charcoal or black cherry in city..I recently bought the giant city sapphire (silver).

I wonder if I should look into other design apart from the city. But I am only 5 ft tall.

bprimuslevy · Aug 11th, 2008, 10:08 PM

Both are beautiful but I'm partial to charcoal.

I'm not much taller than you and I have a day, which I love. You could also look at the first, twiggy, and part time.

beauxgoris · Aug 11th, 2008, 10:24 PM

I haven't been overwhelmed with BC this season (and I so wanted to be) so I'd go charcoal + I prefer BC with gold hardware (if going giant that is) - so for silver I think the grey would look prettier with the GSH!

oogiewoogie · Aug 11th, 2008, 10:33 PM

I have both... and both colors are different enough.. i'd say buy both...

I have the BC w/ SGH & RH Charcoal, but if you were to get both.. I'd agree with beaux.. go with the BC GGH & the Charcoal SGH.. if you were to get them in giant hardware.

sep · Aug 11th, 2008, 10:40 PM

charcoal!

Jzlyn · Aug 11th, 2008, 10:50 PM

I haven't seen charcoal IRL so I can't comment. BC is tricky given that each piece differs vastly from the next in terms of texture and shade. Personally I think BC is hot if you find the right piece!

tofuchan · Aug 11th, 2008, 10:54 PM

charcoal!

verty · Aug 11th, 2008, 11:29 PM

i prefer charcoal

and if you like the city style then stick with it - why not? i own 4 cities and dont regret not having different styles of bals.

fleur-de-lis · Aug 11th, 2008, 11:33 PM

charcoal! the color is way more alluring than black cherry, imho. if you really like the black cherry however, you should get it with gold hardware; it makes the bag pop out more.

applebummz · Aug 11th, 2008, 11:50 PM

Is charcoal one of the new color for main collection F/W 2008 ?

imonpurseblog · Aug 11th, 2008, 11:51 PM

another vote for charcoal

hauteocmom · Aug 12th, 2008, 12:35 AM

I just had the same dilemma! Well, it wasn't really a dilemma...I first bought the BC in GGH (City) b/c I had been waiting all year for it to come out so I didn't even look at anything else. But, then I thought I would check out the PT just to make sure which style I preferred. I walked into the store to see the PT I had on hold and saw the Charcoal sitting there calling out to me! It's just such a unique, elegant color which doesn't scream for attention yet still seems to get it. Also, many TPFers say they don't like the GH on City bags because it seems like too much going on. Well, it doesn't seem as overwhelming on this one because the color is subdued and also the silver doesn't look as blingy as the gold. Now, if I could find a BC that looked like the one online...I might be convinced to get both ;-)

strawberrysky · Aug 12th, 2008, 02:25 AM

charcoal...love that colour. tres chic

lizz · Aug 12th, 2008, 02:28 AM

Well, for your size, I'd say the city. I guess it's up to which you think will go better with your wardrobe. I have been eyeing the bags on the Bal website. BC looks so purply and awesome on there!

rock chic · Aug 12th, 2008, 02:47 AM

Ooohh. I'm 5' 3" and found city is great for my size.
Also, I don't have either colour, but have bags which are kinda similar: Grenat and Steel. I found that I use my Steel as an everyday bag and Grenat on my weekends. Steel will go with absolutely anything under the sun. So even though I love both, Charcoal gets my vote.

Hope this helps

Aug 11th, 2008, 09:19 PM	#1
weeliye Member	Charcoal or Black Cherry? I am torn between charcoal or black cherry in city..I recently bought the giant city sapphire (silver). I wonder if I should look into other design apart from the city. But I am only 5 ft tall.

Aug 11th, 2008, 10:08 PM	#2
bprimuslevy Member Location: Northern VA	Both are beautiful but I'm partial to charcoal. I'm not much taller than you and I have a day, which I love. You could also look at the first, twiggy, and part time. __________________ On my way to losing the baby weight. Wish me luck! Grail Bags (PM me if you see any of these, please, please, please) Bal Camel Shrug Bal 05 Turquoise Twiggy, City, or Part Time Bal 06 Lilac Twiggy Grail Scarf Mare Nostrum in Lilac/Green [X] My Wishlist BV Large Ebano Veneta LV Mono Petit Noe Bal Paprika City [X] H 28cm chocolate box Kelly sellier H MM chartreuse Picotin

Aug 11th, 2008, 10:33 PM	#4
oogiewoogie iS eNjOyin Life :o) Location: Beachy SoCAL...♥	I have both... and both colors are different enough.. i'd say buy both... I have the BC w/ SGH & RH Charcoal, but if you were to get both.. I'd agree with beaux.. go with the BC GGH & the Charcoal SGH.. if you were to get them in giant hardware. __________________ " It is as easy to create a castle as a button. It's just a matter of whether you're focused on a castle or a button." - Abraham-Hicks."

Aug 11th, 2008, 10:40 PM	#5
sep Live-Luv-Shop-Repeat	charcoal! __________________ Wishlist (Bal) Black Work, Autome Work, Sanguine Work, Maldives Work

Aug 11th, 2008, 10:50 PM	#6
Jzlyn gaining pace	I haven't seen charcoal IRL so I can't comment. BC is tricky given that each piece differs vastly from the next in terms of texture and shade. Personally I think BC is hot if you find the right piece! __________________ But one still can hope 1. Yellow Delic - 39 or 39.5 2. Blue Suede Delic - 39 or 39.5 3. Red Joli Noeud Dorcet - 39 All about life's little indulgences

Aug 11th, 2008, 10:24 PM	#3
beauxgoris Member	I haven't been overwhelmed with BC this season (and I so wanted to be) so I'd go charcoal + I prefer BC with gold hardware (if going giant that is) - so for silver I think the grey would look prettier with the GSH!

Aug 11th, 2008, 10:54 PM	#7
tofuchan <3 bal accessories! Location: Hawaii	charcoal! __________________ cassie's wishlist: vintage chanel cross body bag vintage chanel bags (black / red) Chanel HG: BALENCIAGA-- black flat clutch GGH Bal HG at the moment: jet black PT RH/GGH w/feet my food & bag bloggy

Aug 11th, 2008, 11:29 PM	#8
verty Member	i prefer charcoal and if you like the city style then stick with it - why not? i own 4 cities and dont regret not having different styles of bals. __________________ CLICK daily to help feed a rescued animal. It's FREE! Bbag treasures: Vert D'Eau First Sandstone City Ocean City o7 Black City o8 White City

Aug 11th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#9
fleur-de-lis Chanel Addict Location: San Francisco	charcoal! the color is way more alluring than black cherry, imho. if you really like the black cherry however, you should get it with gold hardware; it makes the bag pop out more. __________________ “Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future.” - Coco Chanel

Aug 11th, 2008, 11:50 PM	#10
applebummz Member	Is charcoal one of the new color for main collection F/W 2008 ?

Aug 11th, 2008, 11:51 PM	#11
imonpurseblog Member	another vote for charcoal

Aug 12th, 2008, 12:35 AM	#12
hauteocmom Member	I just had the same dilemma! Well, it wasn't really a dilemma...I first bought the BC in GGH (City) b/c I had been waiting all year for it to come out so I didn't even look at anything else. But, then I thought I would check out the PT just to make sure which style I preferred. I walked into the store to see the PT I had on hold and saw the Charcoal sitting there calling out to me! It's just such a unique, elegant color which doesn't scream for attention yet still seems to get it. Also, many TPFers say they don't like the GH on City bags because it seems like too much going on. Well, it doesn't seem as overwhelming on this one because the color is subdued and also the silver doesn't look as blingy as the gold. Now, if I could find a BC that looked like the one online...I might be convinced to get both ;-)

Aug 12th, 2008, 02:25 AM	#13
strawberrysky rainbow-connected	charcoal...love that colour. tres chic

Aug 12th, 2008, 02:28 AM	#14
lizz Member Location: Flo Ri Da	Well, for your size, I'd say the city. I guess it's up to which you think will go better with your wardrobe. I have been eyeing the bags on the Bal website. BC looks so purply and awesome on there! __________________ I wonder who it was defined man as a rational animal. It was the most premature definition ever given. Man is many things, but he is not rational. -Oscar Wilde

Aug 12th, 2008, 02:47 AM	#15
rock chic Member	Ooohh. I'm 5' 3" and found city is great for my size. Also, I don't have either colour, but have bags which are kinda similar: Grenat and Steel. I found that I use my Steel as an everyday bag and Grenat on my weekends. Steel will go with absolutely anything under the sun. So even though I love both, Charcoal gets my vote. Hope this helps __________________ I