Decisions, Decisions - Should I cheat on Balenciaga?

natalie_palm · Jul 17th, 2008, 10:44 PM

I am so torn! I have been told I need to "diversify" my collection; which consists of all balenciaga and 1 jimmy choo.
So, I think I want a grey bag. Either a nice 05 or 06 Balenciaga day, or a Rebecca Minkoff Nikki or a Miu Miu Bow or this prada I saw....I am so torn. The price range is all over the place. I have heard the Miu Miu bow might have issues. And I have alot of the Balenciaga day. And the prada is 2g. And I don't know if I would like the Rebecca Minkoff since I have never seen it!
Or should I just get a 08 Turquoise Day????
(I borrowed some example pics from other tPF members - hope that's ok! Thanks!!!)

Nanaz · Jul 17th, 2008, 10:49 PM

I used to have the miu miu bow satchel and was not really crazy about it, so i sold it. I would go for the Prada because it is different unique and the leather is TDF. Unless you really love the Hobo and you don't mind another one like Nikki. When i was in NY is saw a lot of girls carrying the Nikki.

chinkee21 · Jul 17th, 2008, 10:51 PM

Wow, venturing to other brands, eh?

I voted for the Bow Satchel, I've seen photos of this and instantly loved it! After a while I saw it IRL in a boutique here and wanted to get one, but with no $$$ to spare.

(all funds are going into bbags!

) It is a very cute handbag and I love it more cuz you can wear it cross-body!

I also love the Nikki, but I am too short for this style. Only 5'3 1/2

BagLuver · Jul 17th, 2008, 10:54 PM

I love the look of the Miu Miu, but I've never owned one, so I don't know anything about the issues.

missaznpirate · Jul 17th, 2008, 10:57 PM

i love the style of the bow, and i saw it in real life, the grayish one, and it was adorable. but of course, if your heart yearns for balenciaga, don't worry about what other people say and spend your $$ on what you LOVE!

verty · Jul 17th, 2008, 10:59 PM

08 turq day

i'm biased...and faithful

jesmine · Jul 17th, 2008, 11:00 PM

I have a Miu Miu Bow and like Nanaz said, not crazy about it.

HandbagAngel · Jul 17th, 2008, 11:08 PM

I had RM Nikki before but sold it. Once you experienced Bal's leather, RM will not satisfy you. Miu Miu Bow Satchel has so many quality issues. I let go mine as well. I love Prada Gauffre. Its leather and quality is divine. But I am not too crazy about that style, but I love the grey color. Instead of spending 2K on it, I'd rather to getting a Turquoise or Grey (Argent) Day.

SweetPurple · Jul 17th, 2008, 11:33 PM

I vote for this one ~ so lovely!

kathyt · Jul 18th, 2008, 12:21 AM

I like the Prada, great style and a great bag

nicole2730 · Jul 18th, 2008, 12:23 AM

i've seen the Prada IRL and it is stunning!!! very light weight and the leather is beautiful - i vote PRADA!

pinkboudoir · Jul 18th, 2008, 12:33 AM

I've always wondered how you clean the dust in between the folds(or gathers) of the Prada. Then again, maybe dust never sits there? I love the Miu Miu Bow bag esp in that Garphite shade so that gets my vote!

rainyjewels · Jul 18th, 2008, 12:37 AM

i am not a fan of the prada gauffre...the wrinkly pleats just look so weird to me. i like the miu miu but it's a handbag which to me equals impractical and tiring to carry for prolonged periods of time. aesthetically speaking also, the day jumps out at me - it's super comfy, super roomy, and the color just pops. no need to diversify if you love everything in your collection ....get the bal!

kimberf · Jul 18th, 2008, 12:42 AM

I think it's good to diversify. I voted for the Miu Miu bow. I bought one last year and returned it because I just didn't like the gold hw. Now that it comes with silver, I really want one again. Have asked my Barneys SA to keep an eye out for me. There's definitely a big following for the Bow bags if you decide you don't want it later.

mintpearl · Jul 18th, 2008, 01:01 AM

What about an anthra 08 balenciaga..!? I haven't seen this irl yet but if it is anything like plomb 07, it will be a gorgeous grey!!!

View Poll Results: Which one?
RM Nikki	10	10.99%
Prada Gauffre	18	19.78%
Miu Miu Bow	25	27.47%
Balenciaga - grey or turq - doesn't matter!	38	41.76%
Voters: 91. You may not vote on this poll

Jul 17th, 2008, 10:51 PM	#3
chinkee21 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,499	Wow, venturing to other brands, eh? I voted for the Bow Satchel, I've seen photos of this and instantly loved it! After a while I saw it IRL in a boutique here and wanted to get one, but with no $$$ to spare. (all funds are going into bbags!) It is a very cute handbag and I love it more cuz you can wear it cross-body! I also love the Nikki, but I am too short for this style. Only 5'3 1/2 __________________ Anis,Taupe,AG,Sandstone ______________________ Chinkee21's little addiction: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ee-272248.html

Jul 17th, 2008, 10:54 PM	#4
BagLuver Work it! Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,426	I love the look of the Miu Miu, but I've never owned one, so I don't know anything about the issues. __________________ My Collection - updated 8/31/08 - starting on page 8, post #115

Jul 17th, 2008, 10:57 PM	#5
missaznpirate Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Home-Hawaii / College - Texas Posts: 1,119	i love the style of the bow, and i saw it in real life, the grayish one, and it was adorable. but of course, if your heart yearns for balenciaga, don't worry about what other people say and spend your $$ on what you LOVE! __________________ i <3 bal.

Jul 17th, 2008, 10:59 PM	#6
verty Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,159	08 turq day i'm biased...and faithful __________________ 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

Jul 17th, 2008, 10:49 PM	#2
Nanaz member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,827	I used to have the miu miu bow satchel and was not really crazy about it, so i sold it. I would go for the Prada because it is different unique and the leather is TDF. Unless you really love the Hobo and you don't mind another one like Nikki. When i was in NY is saw a lot of girls carrying the Nikki.

Jul 17th, 2008, 11:00 PM	#7
jesmine Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 65	I have a Miu Miu Bow and like Nanaz said, not crazy about it. __________________ My Collection

Jul 17th, 2008, 11:08 PM	#8
HandbagAngel Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,462	I had RM Nikki before but sold it. Once you experienced Bal's leather, RM will not satisfy you. Miu Miu Bow Satchel has so many quality issues. I let go mine as well. I love Prada Gauffre. Its leather and quality is divine. But I am not too crazy about that style, but I love the grey color. Instead of spending 2K on it, I'd rather to getting a Turquoise or Grey (Argent) Day.

Jul 17th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#9
SweetPurple ~~~Be ORIGINAL~~~ Joined: Aug 2007 Location: ~Playing in my closet~ Posts: 25,740	I vote for this one ~ so lovely! __________________ ~~~ visit my closet on page 35~~~ *http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/sweetpurples-treasured-collections-205482.html*

Jul 18th, 2008, 12:21 AM	#10
kathyt Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 565	I like the Prada, great style and a great bag

Jul 18th, 2008, 12:23 AM	#11
nicole2730 sofa king crazy... Joined: Nov 2006 Location: lala land Posts: 6,434	i've seen the Prada IRL and it is stunning!!! very light weight and the leather is beautiful - i vote PRADA! __________________

Jul 18th, 2008, 12:33 AM	#12
pinkboudoir Saddle Work Joined: May 2006 Location: SUN-shine-y island Posts: 2,760	I've always wondered how you clean the dust in between the folds(or gathers) of the Prada. Then again, maybe dust never sits there? I love the Miu Miu Bow bag esp in that Garphite shade so that gets my vote! __________________ Wishing for more Bbags - Rubisse something small, Marine something...otherwise contented with my small family! Saddle Work Vert Thyme Work EB SGH PT Pine SGH PT GGH Bouton CP EB SGH Mini Compagnon Newly acquired RM - Tri-color Cheri, Navy Luxe Market Tote, Deep Red Nikki

Jul 18th, 2008, 12:37 AM	#13
rainyjewels eat me Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,660	i am not a fan of the prada gauffre...the wrinkly pleats just look so weird to me. i like the miu miu but it's a handbag which to me equals impractical and tiring to carry for prolonged periods of time. aesthetically speaking also, the day jumps out at me - it's super comfy, super roomy, and the color just pops. no need to diversify if you love everything in your collection ....get the bal! __________________ Currently Coveting - CL C'est Moi (pre-ordered!) - CL burgundy eel VPs - CL Rolandos..?

Jul 18th, 2008, 12:42 AM	#14
kimberf Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,156	I think it's good to diversify. I voted for the Miu Miu bow. I bought one last year and returned it because I just didn't like the gold hw. Now that it comes with silver, I really want one again. Have asked my Barneys SA to keep an eye out for me. There's definitely a big following for the Bow bags if you decide you don't want it later.

Jul 18th, 2008, 01:01 AM	#15
mintpearl Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,956	What about an anthra 08 balenciaga..!? I haven't seen this irl yet but if it is anything like plomb 07, it will be a gorgeous grey!!! __________________ amethyst~ charcoal~rubisse iris~persimmon~cloud grey