Cornflower: Should I Return It?

sdwills · Jun 2nd, 2007, 09:42 AM

I just bought a Work/Cornflower from NM in NJ - couple of concerns: 1) tassles are spongy - not splitting, spongy 2)I think it has been used - why would they still have one? I would download pictures, but it keeps failing...I'm afraid if I do return it, I will not find another "new" blue one & this shade of blue is very neutral! Any advice?

jag · Jun 2nd, 2007, 09:45 AM

Please feel free to send me your pics, and I can post them for you!

danae · Jun 2nd, 2007, 09:48 AM

I understand your concerns... On most of my a/w 2005 and s/s 06 bbags the tassels are what I call "fluffy" which I guess is the same as what you call spongy. It annoys me a bit because you can see the fluffiness in between, but if it is any consolation, these types of tassels seem to withstand the splitting.
What would really bother me though, is if the bag had signs of use. Are you afraid yours was used because it was still available a year later? S/s 06 was a bad season for Bal, there are still bags from that season all around. I'm in Paris and last time I went to Bal there were about 10 emerald cities...
So, my point is: do you actually SEE signs of use on your bag? If yes, then return it right away! If not, don't worry!!
Let us know what you decide!!!

jag · Jun 2nd, 2007, 10:52 AM

Here are the pics!!!

jag · Jun 2nd, 2007, 10:52 AM

For what it's worth- I love it! I think it is gorgeous!

Z&J · Jun 2nd, 2007, 10:55 AM

I saw that bag a few months ago at Short Hills. If it's the same one, it looked amazing. Didn't look used. Enjoy it. You will probably have a hard time finding another "New" condition Cornflower work. Enjoy it. Maybe ask Lee or whoever your SA was to get you a new set of tassels.

allyboobop · Jun 2nd, 2007, 11:01 AM

I hate to say this, but...I LOVE IT! I honestly cannot see anything wrong with it - looks great!

Cheshire Cat · Jun 2nd, 2007, 11:17 AM

Several of my bags have the "spongy" tassles as well; it does appear to be an '06 problem.

But that aside, that looks like an absolutely beautiful bag and I would consider it a keeper!

sdwills · Jun 2nd, 2007, 11:38 AM

Okay - I guess I was being silly! I'm definitely going to keep it - thanks guys! You are all so nice!

MarieG · Jun 2nd, 2007, 11:40 AM

It's really, really pretty IMO!

Congrats, Sdwills!!

stylefly · Jun 2nd, 2007, 12:29 PM

It's gorgeous! Totally a keeper...

beautiful stranger · Jun 2nd, 2007, 01:05 PM

keep it! the tassles look "crunchy" which will go away by use and this indicates that it wasnt used :) enjoy your rare find! a NEW cornflower!!

debsmith · Jun 2nd, 2007, 01:26 PM

By spongy do you mean thick? My 05 Teal tassels are like that but I love them that way. I think your bag looks perfect! I'd definitely keep her.

anufangava · Jun 2nd, 2007, 01:32 PM

sdwills, try taking a photo using a lower image size setting. The lesser the mega pixel, the better it will upload.

LivinLuxuriously · Jun 2nd, 2007, 01:40 PM

It's up to you. In 06 I bought a cornflower city and returned it because I wasn't too keen on the color/leather.

Jun 2nd, 2007, 09:42 AM	#1
sdwills Member	Cornflower: Should I Return It? I just bought a Work/Cornflower from NM in NJ - couple of concerns: 1) tassles are spongy - not splitting, spongy 2)I think it has been used - why would they still have one? I would download pictures, but it keeps failing...I'm afraid if I do return it, I will not find another "new" blue one & this shade of blue is very neutral! Any advice?

Jun 2nd, 2007, 09:45 AM	#2
jag Location: Michigan	Re: Cornflower: Should I Return It? Please feel free to send me your pics, and I can post them for you! __________________ Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

Jun 2nd, 2007, 09:48 AM	#3
danae frou frou Location: Europe	Re: Cornflower: Should I Return It? I understand your concerns... On most of my a/w 2005 and s/s 06 bbags the tassels are what I call "fluffy" which I guess is the same as what you call spongy. It annoys me a bit because you can see the fluffiness in between, but if it is any consolation, these types of tassels seem to withstand the splitting. What would really bother me though, is if the bag had signs of use. Are you afraid yours was used because it was still available a year later? S/s 06 was a bad season for Bal, there are still bags from that season all around. I'm in Paris and last time I went to Bal there were about 10 emerald cities... So, my point is: do you actually SEE signs of use on your bag? If yes, then return it right away! If not, don't worry!! Let us know what you decide!!! __________________ ---- ---- my winter 08 wishist... Turquoise 2005 City and makeup Chanel grey reissue 227 CL Very Prive 70, Peanut Wedges LV Azur sneakers

Jun 2nd, 2007, 10:52 AM	#5
jag Location: Michigan	Re: Cornflower: Should I Return It? For what it's worth- I love it! I think it is gorgeous! __________________ Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

Jun 2nd, 2007, 10:55 AM	#6
Z&J Member Location: New York State	Re: Cornflower: Should I Return It? I saw that bag a few months ago at Short Hills. If it's the same one, it looked amazing. Didn't look used. Enjoy it. You will probably have a hard time finding another "New" condition Cornflower work. Enjoy it. Maybe ask Lee or whoever your SA was to get you a new set of tassels.

Jun 2nd, 2007, 11:01 AM	#7
allyboobop Member Location: Sunny Southwest	Re: Cornflower: Should I Return It? I hate to say this, but...I LOVE IT! I honestly cannot see anything wrong with it - looks great!

Jun 2nd, 2007, 11:17 AM	#8
Cheshire Cat O frabjous day! Location: Seattle/Wonderland	Re: Cornflower: Should I Return It? Several of my bags have the "spongy" tassles as well; it does appear to be an '06 problem. But that aside, that looks like an absolutely beautiful bag and I would consider it a keeper!

Jun 2nd, 2007, 11:38 AM	#9
sdwills Member	Re: Cornflower: Should I Return It? Okay - I guess I was being silly! I'm definitely going to keep it - thanks guys! You are all so nice!

Jun 2nd, 2007, 11:40 AM	#10
MarieG ..loves Balenciaga:) Location: Australia	Re: Cornflower: Should I Return It? It's really, really pretty IMO! Congrats, Sdwills!! __________________ "A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous." ~Coco Chanel My Bal Collection Come and Visit My Blog: http://littleslicesofheaven.blogspot.com/

Jun 2nd, 2007, 12:29 PM	#11
stylefly Recessionista Location: Canada Eh	Re: Cornflower: Should I Return It? It's gorgeous! Totally a keeper... __________________ Always 20% off all clothing and handbags with coupon code PURSEFORUM at www.stylefly.ca and free shipping at www.constylement.com

Jun 2nd, 2007, 01:05 PM	#12
beautiful stranger The Original Angel Location: Where it smells of hot cocoa	Re: Cornflower: Should I Return It? keep it! the tassles look "crunchy" which will go away by use and this indicates that it wasnt used :) enjoy your rare find! a NEW cornflower!!

Jun 2nd, 2007, 01:26 PM	#13
debsmith you are home to me Location: Augusta, GA	Re: Cornflower: Should I Return It? By spongy do you mean thick? My 05 Teal tassels are like that but I love them that way. I think your bag looks perfect! I'd definitely keep her.

Jun 2nd, 2007, 01:32 PM	#14
anufangava Member	Re: Cornflower: Should I Return It? sdwills, try taking a photo using a lower image size setting. The lesser the mega pixel, the better it will upload.

Jun 2nd, 2007, 01:40 PM	#15
LivinLuxuriously Surprisingly Content	Re: Cornflower: Should I Return It? It's up to you. In 06 I bought a cornflower city and returned it because I wasn't too keen on the color/leather. __________________