I'm loving that too (but would like to see it in whatever-the-shade-of-blue it comes in). Want to go halfsies with me on one?
I saw this bag in person and it is very large. I think the width was 37cm long and the width of the expandable with the flap was 40cm long. I had a discussion with my SA at Saks because I love the flap bag so much (which I did not see in person), but I think it may be just too big. And yes, it actually does expand. The zipper zips all the way around and the height increases by about 2 to 3".
Ahhh! here is a thread with the prices and colors! it DOES come in Blue ...
http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel-s...ices-for-new-bags-96684.html?highlight=prices
In looking for the thread with a reference to blue, I've realized it's the smaller (pochette?) version I've been dreaming of; it's on the 2nd page of the pics schmoo thoughtfully posted
Believe it or not, the bag you referred to as the smaller one is actually bigger. It has a length of 40cm while the drawstring bag beside it has a length of about 37cm.
Also, I think Neiman's is getting the expandable collection in only black, white and beige, but Saks is getting these colors plus blush and blue, but don't quote me on that.