CHANEL CHIT CHAT Thread!

[Nat]

Originally Posted by jofoliage

Hi IceEarl, i actually felt the same way and with all the bad financial news worldwide, i think people are just not buying as much and trying to stay away from luxury spending? and hence the tPF?? idk

Could very well be, people are certainly more careful these days. I know I am. Some days are busier than others, though. Plus a lot of people have to pay their taxes around this time, yikes.

I've been looking for a new bag, but didn't want to spend too much money. I did some research in the other subforums and that's when I found Ignes. Wonderful company with a custom made service, where you can create your own handbag. They have the most amazing customer service, you can choose the leather, lining, hardware and other customizations. Ignacio and Maria (founders) are super nice and will work with you to make sure you are satisfied with your own design.

But....most importantly, it's totally affordable! There is also a first time tPFers incentive as well as a return customer incentive, which is really nice. Total costs of my new, personalised handbag: only €235!!!

I ordered my first bag yesterday (the one in my signature), which should take about 4 weeks to arrive. Aarrrgghh, the waiting is the hardest part Here's my Ignes thread, BTW: Woo Hoo, Just Placed My Very 1st Order: Josephine in Royal Purple!!

It's kinda funny to be a newbie in another subforum, but it's nice to meet other members.

[Nat]

Originally Posted by jofoliage

I felt a bit low these days (hope this chit chat thread is the right place to "rant"). i used to collect louis vuitton from bags to shoes to small leather goods and to their fancy jewleries, now they are just sitting in my closet quietly..i dont even know when will be the next time i would even use them (only items that got some use of are the scarves, like the monogram and leopard shawls...) anyways, so the other night, i took some of them out and thought about selling them, they are all in excellent conditions (not to brag myself but i baby my bags to a fairly extreme extent haha) i put some online already but i dont know if this would be the right thing to do, i have never sold any of my stuff before, i always thought that even if i dont love them anymore, i could just leave them in the closet and pass them to my daughter but on the other hand, i'm trying to convince myself that my babies would probably be appreciated more if someone could adopt them and carry them everyday...ohhhh what to do ladies???

Well, I have to agree with you on that. But only if you're absolutely sure you're not gonna use them anymore. I mean, you can't wear ALL of your stuff ALL the time, right? These decisions are soooo hard to make. What if you're gonna regret selling them later on? Lots of examples of people in this forum who have bought the same bag again

[jofoliage]

Hi Nat, thanks for answering my questions here!!! i know i know so that's why i was so torn and indecisive about selling them...and it's so true that i cant wear all my stuff all the time hehe, i thought back and ever since i got bitten by the chanel bug i havent had any chances to carry any of my lv bags, whenever i was choosing among my bags, i tend to choose chanel over lv which was why i doubt i would ever use any of my lv bags at all...i think i will just start selling some of the common items and kept the special/limited edition pieces for now... thx again for your kind thoughts..i'm such a newbie when it comes to selling. if only we could host a party with all the tpfers face to face and my fellow purse lovers could see my babies irl so that i dont have to write descriptions and give proofs about authenticities and etc, ah well i guess i'm just nagging here...

Originally Posted by Beautylicious

Well, I have to agree with you on that. But only if you're absolutely sure you're not gonna use them anymore. I mean, you can't wear ALL of your stuff ALL the time, right? These decisions are soooo hard to make. What if you're gonna regret selling them later on? Lots of examples of people in this forum who have bought the same bag again

[jofoliage]

Good to know this!! so interesting, will definitely check this out! thanks for the info!!

Originally Posted by Beautylicious

Woo Hoo, Just Placed My Very 1st Order: Josephine in Royal Purple!! It's kinda funny to be a newbie in another subforum, but it's nice to meet other members.

[CAT06]

hey IceEarl..if you are visiting in Tustin you probably have been already but if not you def. should stop by South Coast Plaza...it's like a mini rodeo drive. THey have all the high end stores there.
And agree wtih jofoliage you should visit Kodak theater area, Rodeo, Melrose and Robertson Blvd.
Hope you enjoy your trip :)

[Nat]

Originally Posted by jofoliage

Hi Nat, thanks for answering my questions here!!! i know i know so that's why i was so torn and indecisive about selling them...and it's so true that i cant wear all my stuff all the time hehe, i thought back and ever since i got bitten by the chanel bug i havent had any chances to carry any of my lv bags, whenever i was choosing among my bags, i tend to choose chanel over lv which was why i doubt i would ever use any of my lv bags at all...i think i will just start selling some of the common items and kept the special/limited edition pieces for now... thx again for your kind thoughts..i'm such a newbie when it comes to selling. if only we could host a party with all the tpfers face to face and my fellow purse lovers could see my babies irl so that i dont have to write descriptions and give proofs about authenticities and etc, ah well i guess i'm just nagging here...

Selling the common ones sounds like a good plan to me Selling your bags can be a real pain when it comes to taking pictures, writing descriptions, answering questions of potential buyers, etc. It takes a lot of time and energy.

And yes, a real life tPF purse party would be awesome

[alfiebach]

Originally Posted by Beautylicious

Could very well be, people are certainly more careful these days. I know I am. Some days are busier than others, though. Plus a lot of people have to pay their taxes around this time, yikes. I've been looking for a new bag, but didn't want to spend too much money. I did some research in the other subforums and that's when I found Ignes. Wonderful company with a custom made service, where you can create your own handbag. They have the most amazing customer service, you can choose the leather, lining, hardware and other customizations. Ignacio and Maria (founders) are super nice and will work with you to make sure you are satisfied with your own design. But....most importantly, it's totally affordable! There is also a first time tPFers incentive as well as a return customer incentive, which is really nice. Total costs of my new, personalised handbag: only €235!!! I ordered my first bag yesterday (the one in my signature), which should take about 4 weeks to arrive. Aarrrgghh, the waiting is the hardest part Here's my Ignes thread, BTW: Woo Hoo, Just Placed My Very 1st Order: Josephine in Royal Purple!! It's kinda funny to be a newbie in another subforum, but it's nice to meet other members.

Congrats, your bag is gorg, all that for just 235.....unbelieveable...l will keep checking the thread out......l'm shocked, how can they do????..l think you have got a great deal :) x

[alfiebach]

Originally Posted by Beautylicious

Selling the common ones sounds like a good plan to me Selling your bags can be a real pain when it comes to taking pictures, writing descriptions, answering questions of potential buyers, etc. It takes a lot of time and energy. And yes, a real life tPF purse party would be awesome

ITA.....you have to let some go.....its a shame if they are not used.....l wished my DD was interested, but she only wants 2....1 chanel and 1 lv he he.....A party sounds a great idea

[KimLvoe]

Okay Ladies I really need some help. Im so confused about the chanel flaps. Can someone please provide me with some assitance in reference to the chanel flaps/

How Many different type of Jumbo Flaps are they. Is there a bigger size then the jumbo? What's the different names of the jumbo? I hear something about the Maxi what is that? I saw the kardashian with one, but i was confused because I thought it was called the Jumbo Flap. If you can, can you please provide some pictures of the different kind as well. Thanks for you help ladies!

[Nat]

Originally Posted by KimLvoe

Okay Ladies I really need some help. Im so confused about the chanel flaps. Can someone please provide me with some assitance in reference to the chanel flaps/ How Many different type of Jumbo Flaps are they. Is there a bigger size then the jumbo? What's the different names of the jumbo? I hear something about the Maxi what is that? I saw the kardashian with one, but i was confused because I thought it was called the Jumbo Flap. If you can, can you please provide some pictures of the different kind as well. Thanks for you help ladies!

Hi, the Maxi size is the biggest size at the moment. Pictures of the Maxi and Jumbo can be found in our reference library. Please check this thread for more info on the Chanel forum

Welcome to CHANEL! Please read me FIRST for CHANEL Basics and FAQs!

[Nat]

Originally Posted by alfiebach

Congrats, your bag is gorg, all that for just 235.....unbelieveable...l will keep checking the thread out......l'm shocked, how can they do????..l think you have got a great deal :) x

Thanks Alf! Yes, it's an amazing deal! You can't even buy a decent Chanel wallet for that price

Can't wait to see it IRL. Mine will be slightly different than the one in the picture; mine will come with a flat, plain strap instead of the braided one.

[alfiebach]

Originally Posted by Beautylicious

Thanks Alf! Yes, it's an amazing deal! You can't even buy a decent Chanel wallet for that price Can't wait to see it IRL. Mine will be slightly different than the one in the picture; mine will come with a flat, plain strap instead of the braided one.

...to true, the way its going, you wont be able to get a loaf of bread soon....cant wait, for the reveal

[KimLvoe]

Originally Posted by Beautylicious

Hi, the Maxi size is the biggest size at the moment. Pictures of the Maxi and Jumbo can be found in our reference library. Please check this thread for more info on the Chanel forum Welcome to CHANEL! Please read me FIRST for CHANEL Basics and FAQs!

Thank you!!

[IceEarl]

Thanks ladies for replying to my question, I was down with migrain yesterday and couldn't really work on the computer at all...

Hi jofoliage, thanks for the suggestion, I would definitely check out rodeo drive, but I don't think I will have time for sight seeing this time round (well done that like 10 yrs ago :-P).

it's ok to rant here :), I do it too ..lol. As for bags, sell the ones that you no longer love and keep the ones that are the classics (like speedy or never full, which are my fav LV), and yes the shawls are the keepers, I love the leopard shawls have the brown one, am trying to get the other colors, but no luck. it's so useful and I totally adore it :)

[IceEarl]

Originally Posted by CAT06

hey IceEarl..if you are visiting in Tustin you probably have been already but if not you def. should stop by South Coast Plaza...it's like a mini rodeo drive. THey have all the high end stores there. And agree wtih jofoliage you should visit Kodak theater area, Rodeo, Melrose and Robertson Blvd. Hope you enjoy your trip :)

Thanks CAT06, I would definitely do couth coast plaza, heard so much about it :)