My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics

Fred&Ginger · Dec 26th, 2007, 09:45 AM

Hi ladies

I did it....I managed to lose my partner for a few hours during our visit to New York (he wanted to do a tour of a baseball stadium...I didn't) and managed to visit both Barneys and BALNY.

Barneys was disappointing....didn't see anything I would want to buy. I was particularly looking for something in Vert Thyme, but they only had it in the city and I think part time and both were in the giant hardware.

I then ventured to BALNY. I see what you mean by the cave. However the sales assistant was very nice, and whilst again they didn't have much in VT (except a work I think), I ended up buying a step in the Olive. They also had the brief in olive with giant silver hardware, and I must admit I was sorely tempted.

I was surprised that the step is smaller than expected, probably city size.

Anyway she is a beauty, and I am delighted with my purchase.....

Nanaz · Dec 26th, 2007, 09:48 AM

I love your Step in this color. Congrats and merry x-mas.

CoutureObsessed · Dec 26th, 2007, 10:51 AM

What gorgeous leather!! And I love how much depth the color has - one of the best pics of VT that I have seen so far!!

alisonanna · Dec 26th, 2007, 10:59 AM

great combination of style and leather - I am the biggest VF fan! The leather is amazing on yours!

Fred&Ginger · Dec 26th, 2007, 11:32 AM

Thanks Nanaz, CoutureObsessed & Alisonanna.

I'm really chuffed with this style, colour and the 07 leather has been gorgeous.

CeeJay · Dec 26th, 2007, 11:33 AM

Oooooooh ... very nice! I had seen the Step style in Italy (in the Violet color) but I resisted because (as you say) it seemed to be the same size as the City and I really prefer a larger bag. Your bag is indeed a beauty ... CONGRATULATIONS!

galex101404 · Dec 26th, 2007, 01:25 PM

it's gorgeous.. i love the color and this style.. congrats!!

glossie · Dec 26th, 2007, 01:46 PM

wow, VF is lovely. almost metallic looking but not as 'flashy'. congrats on a unique buy!

Shasta · Dec 26th, 2007, 01:48 PM

F&G!!!!! You ventured away from the day bag! THat is one good lookin' yummy step! I love vert fonce, you have to post a modeling pic. SOme many people have questions about the step, it would probably be very helpful. I hope you are having a good time in NYC, will you be there for the New Year? Happy Holidays!

dusty paws · Dec 26th, 2007, 01:48 PM

gorgeous choice - congrats!

oogiewoogie · Dec 26th, 2007, 02:16 PM

Ahhh... LOOK AT THAT GORGEOUS THICK LEATHER!!!.. I think Vert FOnce, and Mogano had the best leather in f/w 2007. Enjoy her!!! I just wanna hug your Brief!! hahah.

LVobsessed415 · Dec 26th, 2007, 02:17 PM

love it, congrats!

emyrow99 · Dec 26th, 2007, 02:36 PM

congrats on the olive step F&G! she's beautiful! too bad on the VT...good luck in your search!

kirsten · Dec 26th, 2007, 02:42 PM

Very pretty! Congrats and Merry Christmas!

Decophile · Dec 26th, 2007, 02:45 PM

Congrats!! I looooooooove VF. One of the most interesting, yummy, verstile neutrals around. I'm carrying my VF SHG Day

today and I had to give it a rub down and smoooosh after I saw pics of your new beauty. Love it!

Dec 26th, 2007, 09:45 AM	#1
Fred&Ginger Member Location: Midlands, England	My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics Hi ladies I did it....I managed to lose my partner for a few hours during our visit to New York (he wanted to do a tour of a baseball stadium...I didn't) and managed to visit both Barneys and BALNY. Barneys was disappointing....didn't see anything I would want to buy. I was particularly looking for something in Vert Thyme, but they only had it in the city and I think part time and both were in the giant hardware. I then ventured to BALNY. I see what you mean by the cave. However the sales assistant was very nice, and whilst again they didn't have much in VT (except a work I think), I ended up buying a step in the Olive. They also had the brief in olive with giant silver hardware, and I must admit I was sorely tempted. I was surprised that the step is smaller than expected, probably city size. Anyway she is a beauty, and I am delighted with my purchase..... __________________ May I introduce you to Alfie, Ginger & Fred - all snoozing!!

Dec 26th, 2007, 09:48 AM	#2
Nanaz member	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics I love your Step in this color. Congrats and merry x-mas.

Dec 26th, 2007, 10:51 AM	#3
CoutureObsessed ¡Amo Balenciaga! Location: Ohio	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics What gorgeous leather!! And I love how much depth the color has - one of the best pics of VT that I have seen so far!! __________________ My Non-Bal Wishlist

Dec 26th, 2007, 10:59 AM	#4
alisonanna Member	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics great combination of style and leather - I am the biggest VF fan! The leather is amazing on yours!

Dec 26th, 2007, 11:32 AM	#5
Fred&Ginger Member Location: Midlands, England	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics Thanks Nanaz, CoutureObsessed & Alisonanna. I'm really chuffed with this style, colour and the 07 leather has been gorgeous. __________________ May I introduce you to Alfie, Ginger & Fred - all snoozing!!

Dec 26th, 2007, 11:33 AM	#6
CeeJay Bags, Jewels & Shoes Location: A Yank	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics Oooooooh ... very nice! I had seen the Step style in Italy (in the Violet color) but I resisted because (as you say) it seemed to be the same size as the City and I really prefer a larger bag. Your bag is indeed a beauty ... CONGRATULATIONS! __________________ Balenciaga (Gerard Butler & James McAvoy) LOVER ... [AHEM] 70+ items (Handbags & Accessories count)!!!

Dec 26th, 2007, 01:25 PM	#7
galex101404 Member Location: Boston	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics it's gorgeous.. i love the color and this style.. congrats!! __________________ BANNED!! Until after my Vacation in January!! Holy Grail: Hermes 35cm Togo Kelly in Raisin or Prune w. Gold HW

Dec 26th, 2007, 01:46 PM	#8
glossie Member	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics wow, VF is lovely. almost metallic looking but not as 'flashy'. congrats on a unique buy! __________________ "My love is silent because I love beyond the power of words to express it and beyond the understanding of the human heart. Also, it is silent for your sakes -- that you may learn to love and trust Me with pure, Spirit-taught, spontaneous response. I desire for your response to My Love to be without the prompting of anything external." Jesus (selected, Streams in the Desert, L. B. Cowman)

Dec 26th, 2007, 01:48 PM	#9
Shasta Ms. GoLightly	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics F&G!!!!! You ventured away from the day bag! THat is one good lookin' yummy step! I love vert fonce, you have to post a modeling pic. SOme many people have questions about the step, it would probably be very helpful. I hope you are having a good time in NYC, will you be there for the New Year? Happy Holidays! __________________ Please visit my blog! Bergdorf Blondes http://bblondes.blogspot.com/

Dec 26th, 2007, 01:48 PM	#10
dusty paws Vuitton on the brain Location: RAOKville!	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics gorgeous choice - congrats! __________________ laura's teeny wishlist: [] mono french purse [] trevi pm [] seleya pm [] mono cles Laura and my babies: http://www.dustypaws.com My blog: http://makeupandpearls.blogspot.com/

Dec 26th, 2007, 02:16 PM	#11
oogiewoogie iS eNjOyin Life :o) Location: Beachy SoCAL...♥	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics Ahhh... LOOK AT THAT GORGEOUS THICK LEATHER!!!.. I think Vert FOnce, and Mogano had the best leather in f/w 2007. Enjoy her!!! I just wanna hug your Brief!! hahah. __________________ " 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."

Dec 26th, 2007, 02:17 PM	#12
LVobsessed415 Member Location: Novato, CA	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics love it, congrats!

Dec 26th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#13
emyrow99 pura vida! Location: Bay Area, CA	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics congrats on the olive step F&G! she's beautiful! too bad on the VT...good luck in your search! __________________ what does not kill you, makes you stronger

Dec 26th, 2007, 02:42 PM	#14
kirsten wants more bbags! Location: OC, California	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics Very pretty! Congrats and Merry Christmas!

Dec 26th, 2007, 02:45 PM	#15
Decophile Member Location: Denver, Colorado	Re: My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics Congrats!! I looooooooove VF. One of the most interesting, yummy, verstile neutrals around. I'm carrying my VF SHG Day today and I had to give it a rub down and smoooosh after I saw pics of your new beauty. Love it!

My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....*pics*

My New York Balenciaga experience and purchase.....pics