My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!!

superyooch · Feb 17th, 2008, 11:49 PM

Hello all, I bought my first Chanel bag today and this is also my first post. Today will be a day of Chanel firsts...

I went to the Chanel store in Short Hills and tried on a couple bags. I went there knowing that I was going to buy either a classic flap bag or the east/west bag. However, I ended up purchasing this bag:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...7/IMG_1957.jpg

I do love this bag very much. You can wear it 3 ways; across your body, long on your shoulders and double the chain to shorten it. I decided to go with this bag because I needed a purse for weddings and nights out. I felt that all the classic bags were too big for me. I am a petite girl and weigh less than 90 pounds so I didn't want a big bag. Also, I am not a big fan of the caviar print so the SA told me that a bigger lambskin bag might get ruined at a club. The bag I purchased actually fits all the necessities of a night out.

However, after reading many threads and seeing all the pictures posted of the east/west bag. I am having second thoughts. Should I return the bag I bought today and purchase the black lambskin east/west? I know the east/west bag is now $2000, the bag I purchase today is $1150, so there is a huge price difference. Also, would the east/west bag look too long on my body frame? In a perfect world, I would buy both of them but unfortunately, I need to save money on a huge vacation at the end of this year. Please help me with my predicament!

superBag · Feb 17th, 2008, 11:54 PM

nice:) congrats! but if you're having second thoughts, get the bag you really want :)

Lynn12 · Feb 18th, 2008, 12:47 AM

I think that the bag you bought is gorgeous!!! Great price too.

anonymous · Feb 18th, 2008, 12:49 AM

Keep the bag you bought, it is a great buy.

danicky · Feb 18th, 2008, 12:51 AM

Very nice bag! Congrats!

GTOFan · Feb 18th, 2008, 12:54 AM

I think what you got is fabulous!

I-shop · Feb 18th, 2008, 01:15 AM

is it me or?? seems like I can't see the pic

crispypritchon · Feb 18th, 2008, 02:14 AM

Keep the bag. Its pretty

Kare · Feb 18th, 2008, 02:26 AM

Keep the one you bought. It suits your size well.

rgirl · Feb 18th, 2008, 02:37 AM

congrats! welcome and this is just the beginning, lol. i think your bag is very nice.

babevivtan · Feb 18th, 2008, 02:40 AM

If you prefer the other bag, then u shld exchange and end up with one you really love.

Having said that, wld you love this bag that you have the most since it is so pretty, more unique and of the right size?

AllHailtheQueen · Feb 18th, 2008, 02:43 AM

Beautiful bag, surely a keeper

urbanstrip · Feb 18th, 2008, 02:50 AM

I absolutely

the black camelia that comes with the bag.
It really makes your bag stand out!

However, if you find yourself longing for the east/west bag... then maybe you should exchange instead of just settling becos of the price.

janny328 · Feb 18th, 2008, 03:11 AM

I think the bag you got is adorable! But you should do what YOU will be happiest with @ the end of the day. -If you love the east/west then go for it, because even though it costs substantially more, you should be satisfied w/ your purchase (especially since it's your first Chanel).

Regina07 · Feb 18th, 2008, 03:13 AM

I love the bag you purchased. Have never seen it but it's adorable ... and LAMBSKIN - which is my personal favorite. If I have a vote, I'd go with "KEEP IT"

Good luck with your choice ... either way you'll end up with a great purse!

Feb 17th, 2008, 11:49 PM	#1
superyooch Member	My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! Hello all, I bought my first Chanel bag today and this is also my first post. Today will be a day of Chanel firsts... I went to the Chanel store in Short Hills and tried on a couple bags. I went there knowing that I was going to buy either a classic flap bag or the east/west bag. However, I ended up purchasing this bag: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...7/IMG_1957.jpg I do love this bag very much. You can wear it 3 ways; across your body, long on your shoulders and double the chain to shorten it. I decided to go with this bag because I needed a purse for weddings and nights out. I felt that all the classic bags were too big for me. I am a petite girl and weigh less than 90 pounds so I didn't want a big bag. Also, I am not a big fan of the caviar print so the SA told me that a bigger lambskin bag might get ruined at a club. The bag I purchased actually fits all the necessities of a night out. However, after reading many threads and seeing all the pictures posted of the east/west bag. I am having second thoughts. Should I return the bag I bought today and purchase the black lambskin east/west? I know the east/west bag is now $2000, the bag I purchase today is $1150, so there is a huge price difference. Also, would the east/west bag look too long on my body frame? In a perfect world, I would buy both of them but unfortunately, I need to save money on a huge vacation at the end of this year. Please help me with my predicament!

Feb 17th, 2008, 11:54 PM	#2
superBag heart edward cullen	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! nice:) congrats! but if you're having second thoughts, get the bag you really want :) __________________ miss u MAGs..happy holidays =) oh yeah, robert pattinson is soooo freakin hot!!!!

Feb 18th, 2008, 12:47 AM	#3
Lynn12 Member Location: Charlotte, NC	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! I think that the bag you bought is gorgeous!!! Great price too. __________________ HAPPY HOLIDAYS Here are a few of my FAVORITE THINGS..... My CL Christmas Tree!!!

Feb 18th, 2008, 12:49 AM	#4
anonymous Member	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! Keep the bag you bought, it is a great buy.

Feb 18th, 2008, 12:51 AM	#5
danicky Member Location: New York	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! Very nice bag! Congrats!

Feb 18th, 2008, 12:54 AM	#6
GTOFan Member	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! I think what you got is fabulous!

Feb 18th, 2008, 01:15 AM	#7
I-shop call me Irene Location: Coconut Land	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! is it me or?? seems like I can't see the pic __________________ I'm looking for my UHG, a PINK/RASPBERRY MINIBOUT in 37.5 or 38. PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME FIND THIS!! I don't have shopping list. I want EVERYTHING!!!

Feb 18th, 2008, 02:14 AM	#8
crispypritchon Member	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! Keep the bag. Its pretty

Feb 18th, 2008, 02:26 AM	#9
Kare Member	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! Keep the one you bought. It suits your size well.

Feb 18th, 2008, 02:37 AM	#10
rgirl Member	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! congrats! welcome and this is just the beginning, lol. i think your bag is very nice.

Feb 18th, 2008, 02:40 AM	#11
babevivtan Member Location: Sunny Island	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! If you prefer the other bag, then u shld exchange and end up with one you really love. Having said that, wld you love this bag that you have the most since it is so pretty, more unique and of the right size?

Feb 18th, 2008, 02:43 AM	#12
AllHailtheQueen Beauty is Within Location: Inside of My Shoes with Red Soles	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! Beautiful bag, surely a keeper

Feb 18th, 2008, 02:50 AM	#13
urbanstrip Member	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! I absolutely the black camelia that comes with the bag. It really makes your bag stand out! However, if you find yourself longing for the east/west bag... then maybe you should exchange instead of just settling becos of the price.

Feb 18th, 2008, 03:11 AM	#14
janny328 <3's chanel Location: Los Angeles	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! I think the bag you got is adorable! But you should do what YOU will be happiest with @ the end of the day. -If you love the east/west then go for it, because even though it costs substantially more, you should be satisfied w/ your purchase (especially since it's your first Chanel).

Feb 18th, 2008, 03:13 AM	#15
Regina07 Member Location: Los Angeles California	Re: My First Chanel and now I want another one!!! HELP!! I love the bag you purchased. Have never seen it but it's adorable ... and LAMBSKIN - which is my personal favorite. If I have a vote, I'd go with "KEEP IT" Good luck with your choice ... either way you'll end up with a great purse!