I Can't Decide!!

nycgirl24 · Jul 13th, 2007, 04:44 PM

Hey all, lately I've been debating on which new purse to buy. I'm looking for a bag I can carry all year round.. I think it has come down to either a Chanel Jumbo caviar flap in black with silver hardware..OR a Balenciaga Sandstone GGH Work/City style... I can't decide!!! I absolutely LOVE Chanel and think that this bag will be with me for years and years and I will never tire of it..But I think the Balenciaga's leather is TDF and can be worn more casually than the Jumbo. However, I feel like the caviar leather of Chanel is probably easier to take care of than Bal's leather. Any thoughts??

Compass Rose · Jul 13th, 2007, 04:46 PM

Balenciaga....for the leather!

maryg1 · Jul 13th, 2007, 04:47 PM

I love the Chanel flap so I'd go with this one. I think it's great both with formal outfits and jeans

Moonstarr · Jul 13th, 2007, 04:57 PM

I say Balenciaga ... I'm just not much of a fan of flap purses (I find them hard to get into) and I love the look of Balenciaga.

sammydoll · Jul 13th, 2007, 04:57 PM

Oh man.. this is tough.. I'd go with Balenciaga (trying not to be biased here, i swear haha) because you wont be able to get Sandstone brand new later if you wait.. You can always get the Chanel later! Also Sandstone is realllllyyy beautiful with GGH!

nycgirl24 · Jul 13th, 2007, 06:05 PM

Thanks for the replies!! Now I'm REALLY stuck! haha! Sammydoll, I was thinking the exact same thing..sandstone probably wont be available next year.. however, I wanna get the Chanel before they increase prices again!!

BagLuver · Jul 13th, 2007, 06:21 PM

Chanel Jumbo Flap!

Cherry44 · Jul 13th, 2007, 07:28 PM

I really love Chanel, but if you want to carry all year round I would say Balenciaga.

missisa07 · Jul 13th, 2007, 11:57 PM

Chanel flap! I love Chanel and Balenciaga but I have to vote for the flap!

theglamorous · Jul 14th, 2007, 12:01 AM

I would go for the chanel.

nycgirl24 · Jul 14th, 2007, 12:15 AM

Oh boy..this is harder than I thought! :( My BF says I should go for the Balenciaga since its cheaper..but I know the Chanel will last me foreverrr! If he had it his way, I wouldn't be getting a bag, period!

Do you guys think that the Chanel Caviar leather is more durable/stain resistant than the balenciaga's leather?

starbucksqueen · Jul 14th, 2007, 12:30 AM

I voted for the Chanel. They seem to always come back and black is always great. The other is beautiful, too, but Chanel does have price increase thing.....too bad you can't get both!

Kai Lien · Jul 14th, 2007, 12:34 AM

Tough choice...Chanel's prices are so steep and they just keep getting higher. Maybe you should invest in one now? And hope you can find the right Bbag later?

turtlejd · Jul 14th, 2007, 02:04 AM

Another vote for Balenciaga! But I'm one of those who also doesn't love flaps. Good luck deciding!

Rachiebabes · Oct 21st, 2007, 02:43 AM

Ooh, tough call.

Here's my two cents... Chanel is classic and never goes out of style, but I personally think of the Chanel flap as more of a "special occasion" type of bag or an evening bag. So if it were me, I wouldn't necessarily wear the Chanel Jumbo Flap as my "everyday bag."

So, I say... go with the Balenciaga City. It's a little more casual, but a real showstopper, and it can easily be worn when you're all dressed up because of the gold hardware. Plus, this season's styles might not be available next year! You could always save up to get that Chanel later!

(And I think I just tied up the poll; 10-10.)

Good luck! But whatever your decision, it's a win-win because you're getting a fabulous bag either way!

View Poll Results: Chanel Jumbo Flap OR Balenciaga GGH Work/City??
Chanel Jumbo Flap in Black Caviar w/ Silver hardware	27	57.45%
Balenciaga Sandstone GGH Work/City	20	42.55%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

Jul 13th, 2007, 04:44 PM	#1
nycgirl24 Member Location: NYC	I Can't Decide!! Hey all, lately I've been debating on which new purse to buy. I'm looking for a bag I can carry all year round.. I think it has come down to either a Chanel Jumbo caviar flap in black with silver hardware..OR a Balenciaga Sandstone GGH Work/City style... I can't decide!!! I absolutely LOVE Chanel and think that this bag will be with me for years and years and I will never tire of it..But I think the Balenciaga's leather is TDF and can be worn more casually than the Jumbo. However, I feel like the caviar leather of Chanel is probably easier to take care of than Bal's leather. Any thoughts??

Jul 13th, 2007, 04:46 PM	#2
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Location: Southwest Florida	Re: I Can't Decide!! Balenciaga....for the leather! __________________ Teddie says......"They'll never find me in here"! Visit Me! www.greenfeatherdesigns.com

Jul 13th, 2007, 04:47 PM	#3
maryg1 pursenal shopper Location: Italy	Re: I Can't Decide!! I love the Chanel flap so I'd go with this one. I think it's great both with formal outfits and jeans __________________ For Italian beauties click here: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-92946.html

Jul 13th, 2007, 04:57 PM	#4
Moonstarr Balenciaga ~ Hermès Location: Alberta, Canada	Re: I Can't Decide!! I say Balenciaga ... I'm just not much of a fan of flap purses (I find them hard to get into) and I love the look of Balenciaga. __________________ My Collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-153447.html

Jul 13th, 2007, 04:57 PM	#5
sammydoll i'm a.. Location: Annapolis, Maryland	Re: I Can't Decide!! Oh man.. this is tough.. I'd go with Balenciaga (trying not to be biased here, i swear haha) because you wont be able to get Sandstone brand new later if you wait.. You can always get the Chanel later! Also Sandstone is realllllyyy beautiful with GGH! __________________ !visit my fashion blog! http://dollhousechic.blogspot.com Everything is an acquired taste

Jul 13th, 2007, 06:05 PM	#6
nycgirl24 Member Location: NYC	Re: I Can't Decide!! Thanks for the replies!! Now I'm REALLY stuck! haha! Sammydoll, I was thinking the exact same thing..sandstone probably wont be available next year.. however, I wanna get the Chanel before they increase prices again!!

Jul 13th, 2007, 06:21 PM	#7
BagLuver Member Location: Atlanta, GA	Re: I Can't Decide!! Chanel Jumbo Flap!

Jul 13th, 2007, 07:28 PM	#8
Cherry44 Member	Re: I Can't Decide!! I really love Chanel, but if you want to carry all year round I would say Balenciaga. __________________

Jul 13th, 2007, 11:57 PM	#9
missisa07 (Isabel) Location: Hawaii	Re: I Can't Decide!! Chanel flap! I love Chanel and Balenciaga but I have to vote for the flap! __________________ ^link to my blog!

Jul 14th, 2007, 12:01 AM	#10
theglamorous Member	Re: I Can't Decide!! I would go for the chanel. __________________ I WANT MORE

Jul 14th, 2007, 12:15 AM	#11
nycgirl24 Member Location: NYC	Re: I Can't Decide!! Oh boy..this is harder than I thought! :( My BF says I should go for the Balenciaga since its cheaper..but I know the Chanel will last me foreverrr! If he had it his way, I wouldn't be getting a bag, period! Do you guys think that the Chanel Caviar leather is more durable/stain resistant than the balenciaga's leather?

Jul 14th, 2007, 12:30 AM	#12
starbucksqueen Member	Re: I Can't Decide!! I voted for the Chanel. They seem to always come back and black is always great. The other is beautiful, too, but Chanel does have price increase thing.....too bad you can't get both!

Jul 14th, 2007, 12:34 AM	#13
Kai Lien Member	Re: I Can't Decide!! Tough choice...Chanel's prices are so steep and they just keep getting higher. Maybe you should invest in one now? And hope you can find the right Bbag later? __________________

Jul 14th, 2007, 02:04 AM	#14
turtlejd Member Location: Los Angeles	Re: I Can't Decide!! Another vote for Balenciaga! But I'm one of those who also doesn't love flaps. Good luck deciding!

Oct 21st, 2007, 02:43 AM	#15
Rachiebabes I heart bags. Location: San Diego, CA	Re: I Can't Decide!! Ooh, tough call. Here's my two cents... Chanel is classic and never goes out of style, but I personally think of the Chanel flap as more of a "special occasion" type of bag or an evening bag. So if it were me, I wouldn't necessarily wear the Chanel Jumbo Flap as my "everyday bag." So, I say... go with the Balenciaga City. It's a little more casual, but a real showstopper, and it can easily be worn when you're all dressed up because of the gold hardware. Plus, this season's styles might not be available next year! You could always save up to get that Chanel later! (And I think I just tied up the poll; 10-10.) Good luck! But whatever your decision, it's a win-win because you're getting a fabulous bag either way! __________________ "You're considered superficial and silly if you are interested in fashion, but I think you can be substantial and still be interested in frivolity." --Sofia Coppola