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fashionista86 · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:40 AM

Hi everyone,

So it was my birthday yesterday and I managed to save up a nice little nest egg for a new purse. I was wondering which one you guys think I should get.

This one in black?
voguehit.com/images/chanel_bag_women00263.jpg

or this baby...
images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.cooldesignerhandbags.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/20090121-balenciaga-arena-giant-city.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cooldesignerhandbags.com/category/balenciaga-handbags/&usg=__3slQpwCyXk4XhgZa7fMa7h2WJig=&h=277&w=308&sz =15&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=tZfmywVahajSrM:&tbnh= 105&tbnw=117&prev=/images%3Fq%3DArena%2BGiant%2BCovered%2BStud%2BCity %26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

tatu_002 · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:48 AM

I would go with the Balenciaga, the only thing that is bothering me with the Chanel is the chain handles, they might not be practical.

IFFAH · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Balenciaga city. It's more chic and classic than the Chanel hobo. You'll

it forever. I used to own the Chanel in black but have not used it for a quite a while and ended up giving it over to my friend.

PurseCrazyGal · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:01 PM

I would go with the Chanel. There's just something you get from wearing a Chanel that you don't get from others.

Compass Rose · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:01 PM

How old are you? I like the Balenciaga, but if you are over 20, I think a Bottega Veneta would be a fabulous choice.

IFFAH · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:04 PM

How about getting a Chanel jumbo?

fashionista86 · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by Compass Rose

How old are you? I like the Balenciaga, but if you are over 20, I think a Bottega Veneta would be a fabulous choice.

I am 23

fashionista86 · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by IFFAH

How about getting a Chanel jumbo?

I have it already :)

MiuMiow · Jul 4th, 2009, 01:10 PM

The Balenciaga, it has a little more personality than this particular Chanel.

PhantaBitten · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Happy Birthday!
I voted for the Bal. I love mine:)

gina2328 · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:21 PM

Balenciaga!

Rimma13 · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:53 PM

Balenciaga!

chessmont · Jul 5th, 2009, 12:20 AM

I love Balenciaga, but I like the GGH or SGH, the covered hardware is not my favorite. But of your choices, I say Bal

Amilica · Jul 5th, 2009, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by MiuMiow

The Balenciaga, it has a little more personality than this particular Chanel.

Totally agree with MiuMiow, this particular Chanel bag doesn't scream style as much as the Balenciaga one.

Have a wonderful birthday you fashionista86 you!

beljwl · Jul 5th, 2009, 02:14 AM

Balenciaga

View Poll Results: Which bag should I get
Balenciaga Arena Giant Covered Stud City	16	72.73%
Chanel large stitched calfskin hobo bag	5	22.73%
neither (list suggestions below)	1	4.55%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

Jul 4th, 2009, 11:40 AM	#1
fashionista86 OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 94	which bag should I buy? Hi everyone, So it was my birthday yesterday and I managed to save up a nice little nest egg for a new purse. I was wondering which one you guys think I should get. This one in black? voguehit.com/images/chanel_bag_women00263.jpg or this baby... images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.cooldesignerhandbags.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/20090121-balenciaga-arena-giant-city.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cooldesignerhandbags.com/category/balenciaga-handbags/&usg=__3slQpwCyXk4XhgZa7fMa7h2WJig=&h=277&w=308&sz =15&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=tZfmywVahajSrM:&tbnh= 105&tbnw=117&prev=/images%3Fq%3DArena%2BGiant%2BCovered%2BStud%2BCity %26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1
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Jul 4th, 2009, 11:48 AM	#2
tatu_002 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana University Posts: 848	I would go with the Balenciaga, the only thing that is bothering me with the Chanel is the chain handles, they might not be practical.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 11:57 AM	#3
IFFAH I. Silk. U. Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,957	Balenciaga city. It's more chic and classic than the Chanel hobo. You'll it forever. I used to own the Chanel in black but have not used it for a quite a while and ended up giving it over to my friend.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 12:01 PM	#4
PurseCrazyGal Miss_Marlena Joined: Jan 2008 Location: In the bathroom getting ready...where else?? Posts: 2,254	I would go with the Chanel. There's just something you get from wearing a Chanel that you don't get from others.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 12:01 PM	#5
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,573	How old are you? I like the Balenciaga, but if you are over 20, I think a Bottega Veneta would be a fabulous choice.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 12:04 PM	#6
IFFAH I. Silk. U. Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,957	How about getting a Chanel jumbo?
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Jul 4th, 2009, 01:10 PM	#9
MiuMiow Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 541	The Balenciaga, it has a little more personality than this particular Chanel.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#10
PhantaBitten Drive One. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Where ZETTERBERG and OSGOOD reign Posts: 4,114	Happy Birthday! I voted for the Bal. I love mine:)
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Jul 4th, 2009, 11:21 PM	#11
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Jul 4th, 2009, 11:53 PM	#12
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Jul 5th, 2009, 12:20 AM	#13
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Jul 5th, 2009, 02:14 AM	#15
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