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REREsaurus · Oct 8th, 2009, 02:36 PM

After hemming and hawing over this bag, I've decided that the deal was much too decent to pass up. You can find the Balenciaga Flap from resellers for 1/3 the retail price!

Typically a City gal (with the occassional First thrown in), I found it difficult to find a good weekend or throw-around bag for going out since I didn't always want to take my precious Firsts. Not necessarily just at night, but for casual weekends and for concerts, mid-week happy hours and things of the sort.

Stumbled upon this gem... and LOVE the style/color/leather. It can hold a little less than the Box style and more than the First. But everything I carry in my City fits just as well and it doesn't look bulky.

A GREAT alternative to the First!

happychica87 · Oct 8th, 2009, 02:38 PM

do you have modeling pic!?! the leather looks amazing btw :)

REREsaurus · Oct 8th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Oh and... a brother for Miss Ruby!

Mr. Praline Flap:

REREsaurus · Oct 8th, 2009, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by happychica87

do you have modeling pic!?! the leather looks amazing btw :)

Hi happychic - haven't seen you around here for awhile. Were you led astray?

Mod pics would help huh, I'll post some soon.

Addy · Oct 8th, 2009, 02:44 PM

Oooo... I have been considering this style. Thanks for posting RERE... and mod pics would be awesome! TIA!

bpurse · Oct 8th, 2009, 02:45 PM

"E"-Gorgeous leather! I really like it, what a great bag for running around on weekends, anytime you can keep your hands free is a plus in my book. Please show up modeling pics.

happychica87 · Oct 8th, 2009, 02:46 PM

RERE-been so busy with everything lately..i only have a few mins a day to browse...don't even have time to post...however, during my 1 break today i got to be the lucky number 1 to respond/see your post

love the leather on both flaps though!!! and yes..def. post mod pics!! I had the same problems as you too: first just seemed to be too precious to carry when i'm trying to "get drunk"

when going out.

Originally Posted by REREsaurus

Hi happychic - haven't seen you around here for awhile. Were you led astray?

Mod pics would help huh, I'll post some soon.

bpurse · Oct 8th, 2009, 02:47 PM

Oh my I just saw the Praline one! Nice!

REREsaurus · Oct 8th, 2009, 02:47 PM

Addy - defnitely should consider it. I highly recommend it. It's more on the casual side, and it didn't cost nearly as much as some other bbags so I could (if I so desired to) be less careful with it.

I plan on these bags being my "no-fear" go-to bag.

I'll post mod pics tonight if I can get a decent shot in.

REREsaurus · Oct 8th, 2009, 02:52 PM

happy - well thanks for stopping by! Yes, I mean, I hate to sound uppity, but I really consider the safety of my bags when I go out. I always think: hmmm, am I gonna go wild tonight and start throwing stuff around after a few shots? LOL. So this will be great, I can still "look the part" without worry too much about my bag.

B! - thank you! I'm really loving it so far. Can't wait to go out and do stuff, just for the sake of doing!

lovelygarments · Oct 8th, 2009, 02:59 PM

Love the leather on the flap, and it looks kind of rugged in a REI kind of way. I really like it!

oogiewoogie · Oct 8th, 2009, 03:19 PM

oOoh nice find ReRe~!! Love the distressing on the RUby :)

Hmmm... I might have to try this out... lol.

willowsmom · Oct 8th, 2009, 03:43 PM

Oh, they're gorgeous! I've seen this style on ebay and a couple of other places, but was wondering how it faired in terms of space and style - it sounds like a wonderful alternative for the traditional moto bags! Thanks for the review!

Jira · Oct 8th, 2009, 04:02 PM

So cute! They look much bigger in pictures, but in real life they're quite zippy! Congrats Rere, enjoy!

Tooomz · Oct 8th, 2009, 04:04 PM

The flap caught my attention the first time I saw it but still haven't taken the plunge. Haven't found it in the color I want yet, though the red looks divine! Congrats on your two flaps

Oct 8th, 2009, 02:36 PM	#1
REREsaurus OP GAGA for GAGA Joined: Mar 2007 Location: San Fraaancisco, tPF, on my Crackberry. Posts: 6,435	You have got to try this! The Balenciaga FLAP! After hemming and hawing over this bag, I've decided that the deal was much too decent to pass up. You can find the Balenciaga Flap from resellers for 1/3 the retail price! Typically a City gal (with the occassional First thrown in), I found it difficult to find a good weekend or throw-around bag for going out since I didn't always want to take my precious Firsts. Not necessarily just at night, but for casual weekends and for concerts, mid-week happy hours and things of the sort. Stumbled upon this gem... and LOVE the style/color/leather. It can hold a little less than the Box style and more than the First. But everything I carry in my City fits just as well and it doesn't look bulky. A GREAT alternative to the First!
	Last edited by REREsaurus; Oct 8th, 2009 at 02:41 PM.

Oct 8th, 2009, 02:38 PM	#2
happychica87 Bal Gal Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 799	do you have modeling pic!?! the leather looks amazing btw :)
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Oct 8th, 2009, 02:44 PM	#5
Addy The Odd Mod Joined: Apr 2006 Location: The Purse Forum Posts: 45,032	Oooo... I have been considering this style. Thanks for posting RERE... and mod pics would be awesome! TIA!
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Oct 8th, 2009, 02:59 PM	#11
lovelygarments Kay Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 5,678	Love the leather on the flap, and it looks kind of rugged in a REI kind of way. I really like it!
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Oct 8th, 2009, 03:19 PM	#12
oogiewoogie is eNjoyin Life :) Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Beachy SoCAL...♥ Posts: 4,321	oOoh nice find ReRe~!! Love the distressing on the RUby :) Hmmm... I might have to try this out... lol.
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Oct 8th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#3
REREsaurus OP GAGA for GAGA Joined: Mar 2007 Location: San Fraaancisco, tPF, on my Crackberry. Posts: 6,435	Oh and... a brother for Miss Ruby! Mr. Praline Flap:

Oct 8th, 2009, 02:45 PM	#6
bpurse Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Nor-easter Posts: 1,398	"E"-Gorgeous leather! I really like it, what a great bag for running around on weekends, anytime you can keep your hands free is a plus in my book. Please show up modeling pics.

Oct 8th, 2009, 02:47 PM	#8
bpurse Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Nor-easter Posts: 1,398	Oh my I just saw the Praline one! Nice!

Oct 8th, 2009, 02:52 PM	#10
REREsaurus OP GAGA for GAGA Joined: Mar 2007 Location: San Fraaancisco, tPF, on my Crackberry. Posts: 6,435	happy - well thanks for stopping by! Yes, I mean, I hate to sound uppity, but I really consider the safety of my bags when I go out. I always think: hmmm, am I gonna go wild tonight and start throwing stuff around after a few shots? LOL. So this will be great, I can still "look the part" without worry too much about my bag. B! - thank you! I'm really loving it so far. Can't wait to go out and do stuff, just for the sake of doing!

Oct 8th, 2009, 03:43 PM	#13
willowsmom WillandSky'sMomNow! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,979	Oh, they're gorgeous! I've seen this style on ebay and a couple of other places, but was wondering how it faired in terms of space and style - it sounds like a wonderful alternative for the traditional moto bags! Thanks for the review!

Oct 8th, 2009, 04:02 PM	#14
Jira balenciaga :) Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,377	So cute! They look much bigger in pictures, but in real life they're quite zippy! Congrats Rere, enjoy!
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Oct 8th, 2009, 04:04 PM	#15
Tooomz Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 988	The flap caught my attention the first time I saw it but still haven't taken the plunge. Haven't found it in the color I want yet, though the red looks divine! Congrats on your two flaps
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