Did you size up your 5 motif compared to cartier size?

Hi all
I will be purchasing a 5 motif MOP and do not live near a VCA store to try sizes. I would be very grateful for some sizing help.
I currently wear a size 17 love bracelet and would love to know if those who also wear a love bracelet went with the same size for their 5 motif or sized up?
Thanks kindly
Edit: by size, I refer to the link removal :-) in my country they refer to resizing in cm’s ie 19, 18, 17. Whereas in other countries I have noticed they refer to resizing as link removal (1 link, 2 link etc).

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Should I keep or return? (Chanel Baby Animals Flap)

Keep or return?

  • Keep

  • Return


Results are only viewable after voting.

I’ve been looking for this bag for ages and with much difficulty, I finally found it! It’s in excellent condition and came with all of the original packaging (box, dust bag, etc) which is also a bonus. However, the canvas material is a lot thinner than I expected and the bag lacks structure. It also seems susceptible to getting dirty easily. But it’s just so, so cute… I think it’s really unique. Plus, I love the pink. It’s a really tough choice, because I’m not sure I’d use it enough to justify the price… but it’s too cute to let go of. What do you think?

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First birkin25!! Help please

Omg im so happy. I finally bought a birkin 25!! This was of course pre owned in epsom leather around 2005. A little bit of scuff at the corner but I love her so so much. She's so cute. Also got the stamp of authenticity from bababebi this morning so I'm over the moon.

Now I have questions,
Do you ladies leave the sangles out from the metal ridges when you're using the bag ? Why or why not. I'm scared of scratching the metal plates if I keep them in the ridges.
Although this bag is almost 20 years old the metal still looks so shiny .

When keeping the birkin do you buckle everything up ie move the big flap and close everything or do I just leave it open?

I've never had a brown bag before. If I wear a black coat will I get colour transfer ? Or do I have to exclusively wear lighter colour coats ?

Do you tie 1 twilly on the handle or is it overkill if I tie both handles? I want to preserve the handles you see. =)

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Looking for a black shoulder bag for everyday

Does anyone have any suggestions?? I’ve been looking at the prada cleo in the larger size as well as savette’s small tondo hobo (though I’m not too familiar with the brand/haven’t seen many reviews). I’m partial to gold hardware since most of my jewelry is gold, but I’m not completely opposed to silver! I’m looking for something without a chain… maybe a leather strap? Something comfy and cute. Thoughts?

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Over the Moon With WOC

Visited Fashionphile two days ago auditioning a Beige Caviar & Silver WOC for an upcoming wedding trip. An "Excellent" preloved was $3730. I didn't bite thank goodness :/ Went to Nordstrom yesterday looking for shoes, and walked out of the Chanel boutique with a brand new one for $3300! I am tickled pink as this was my first brand new purchase - the other 21 Chanel bags I have are excellent preloved. I have to admit I pranced around the Mall the rest of the day with that little shopping bag, box, Picsart_23-07-15_14-08-34-081.jpgPicsart_23-07-15_13-35-49-553.jpgPicsart_23-07-15_13-37-40-037.jpgribbon & Camelia with such a sense of glee :smile: I don't take anything for granted as I grew up pretty poor, but in that moment I really felt like "I made it." Whoever says money can't buy happiness never had a Chanel! I'm loving all of her little compartments, and the SA showed me three ways to style her chain from a shoulder length to a clutch! So versatile! This morning I paired her up with her "Mama" a Grand Shopping tote in the same beige caviar. I think it's neat that she'll function during the day but also as an evening bag. Woot woot!!!

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Which ring would you pick? (with photos)

Which ring looks best? (please note the boutique did not have my correct sizes to try on)

  • Love Wedding Band, Diamond-Paved

    Votes: 84 62.2%
  • Panthère de Cartier, Diamond-Paved

    Votes: 29 21.5%
  • Double Juste un Clou

    Votes: 22 16.3%

For some context, I'm trying to pick a ring for my ring finger on my right hand. I had previously tried out the Hermès CDC ring, but the sizing was too large and they don't have any rings available in the size I need (47) for the foreseeable future. I don't ever change up the positioning of my rings since the size changes so much depending on the finger. This is the last finger that I still need a ring for and I was just in Cartier narrowing it down to three different styles.

Please help me pick which one you think looks best! And please note that they didn't have my size in the boutique so some of the rings may look like they fit incorrectly for that reason.

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Should I buy van Cleef in Paris or Rome?

I’m in Paris this weekend - and I’m interested in buying the sweet alhrambra earrings. I’m also going to Rome in September.

Has anyone purchased van Cleef in Rome? What’s the tax refund like? I think in Paris it’s around 10-12% for van Cleef. I’m not sure whether it’s better to buy now in Paris or buy it in rome depending on the tax refund? Would be grateful for advice

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Dooney and Bourke Buckley Bag reveal

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Does stacking MOP 5 motif dull the MOP?

Hi everyone

I am wanting to buy a 5 motif bracelet and currently torn between MOP or a gold (hammered or possibly guilloche). I plan on wearing the 5 motif with my love bracelet. I currently have 1 VCA piece (MOP necklace).

I would be really grateful for any insights into the wear/tear of the MOP 5 motif when stacked - does it cause the MOP to become dull?

This piece is something that I would want in my collection forever. I am not fussed about scratches but more so whether it means the MOP would become dull etc.

Thanks kindly & wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

Does anyone own this tods micro bag?

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Hello! Has anyone tried or purchased this bag have any thoughts or opinions?
I've been looking at this for a while but can't find any reviews or "real" photos of it. I assumed it was a popular bag because tod's has made so many colors of it but perhaps not.
I love the modern simplicity and while it's small, I feel it should hold a fair amount of items on account of it's width. I don't have a tod's boutique in my area so many opinions would be appreciated. Thank you!

Waiting on SA

Hello,

I had ordered a necklace awhile ago and the stone wasn’t the right color to match my bracelet. I sent it back to my SA and she said she would do store credit instead of refund in the hope that the company would send her one that closer matched my bracelet. It’s been crickets for over a month and a half now. I’ve texted her to check in once and she said they have not gotten the color in and that fingers crossed, hopefully they will get one. Originally, she had led me to believe that she had a better shot of getting the right stone if she did the store credit instead of refunding me. But now I’m out over $8k and have nothing to show for it and there seems to be no urgency on her part. Any advice? I’m not sure if this is normal for this company or if I should try calling other boutiques to see what they have in stock. Please note, I don’t live close to a boutique so have been doing everything over the phone. Thanks

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Medium classic flap - beige claire vs black

Which colour should I get?

  • Black

    Votes: 26 54.2%
  • Beige claire

    Votes: 22 45.8%

Hello Friends :wave:,

I own a few classics in jumbo and mini size and really love both. Interestingly, I don't have a medium size flap and to be honest never really thought about it.

For Those Who Love classic flaps, is the medium size considered a "holy grail" bag and what are your thoughts on it? I have the option to choose between black caviar with silver hardware or beige with gold hardware. Out of the two, which would you choose?

For black bags, I have the following :
Black mini caviar with gold hardware
So black boy bag
Frame in chain

Beige...
Dark beige boy bag with gold hardware in caviar

I keep going back and forth between the two but am leaning slightly towards the beige.

Thank you everyone!

Val :flowers::heart:

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How do you store your wocs? I have seen a previous thread where people mention standing them up with chain tucked in but in a separate thread about storing caviar classic flaps people said they alternate laying them on their back and standing them on their sides. Wondering why they have different storage advice when the leather is the same and if having my woc laying on its back with the chain out of its dustbag is going to be ok or would anyone advise against it? And does anyone stuff anything inside their woc? I dont use a base shaper and dont plan to buy one x
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