Dear TPFs,
I had recently purchased a pure CF in turquoise and is planning to return it as the flap seems to be slanting towards one side, probably due to the soft calf leather and suede lining though I really like the feel of the leather and the less shining GHW. So, I have an option of either exchanging with a silver carviar m/l RHW Classic Flap or a Black Lambie Jumbo Classic Flap GHW. There is also another option of Jumbo in Beige Carviar GHW but am wary of the colour transfer and I do already own a beige seasonal flap, so I figured maybe I should pass the beige jumbo. I am 5ft 2, 95lbs with 2 small kids (they will grow up anyway and the bag am buying, will be using for long term).
Here's what I already have in my Chanel library:
The first time I saw the silver m/l CF, it did't wow me as i felt it was a bit futuristic and I have quite a bit of RHW bags. Plus, after putting my boy wallet and mobile in, the bag is just marginal for closure. But after viewing quite a number of TPFs posting their lovely mod pics with their silver CFs, I started to like it and wonder if it is a good choice for myself too?
The Jumbo CF, the reason it didn't give me a hard push is due to it's lambie and it is in black (I have quite a number of black Chanels) and not sure if jumbo will be too big for me (how I wish there is a size in between m/l and jumbo
). But again, being a classic, black couldn't go wrong and with the impending price increase, maybe it's worth taking a jumbo? Am indecisive! Having said that, I love my boy wallet which is a black lambie and I never baby it, using it everyday for the past 4yrs+, the edges are all scratched but it's black, and being boy, it has a "tougher" look. So am not completely against lambie and I do think that lambie has a luxe look but just not as tough and sturdy as carviar.
Both silver and black, I suppose are quite easy to match outfits. I know there will be advices to take the silver for a change, but am not sure if it will be too seasonal. I don't foresee I will sell my Chanels. I do have other brands' bags in other colours, but I thought perhaps I should just compare with solely my Chanel collections. Sorry for a long post but am really in dilemma. Been reading and viewing a lot from TPF but I still couldn't decide! Would love to hear from all fellow members and thank you very much in advance for all your precious advices!
I had recently purchased a pure CF in turquoise and is planning to return it as the flap seems to be slanting towards one side, probably due to the soft calf leather and suede lining though I really like the feel of the leather and the less shining GHW. So, I have an option of either exchanging with a silver carviar m/l RHW Classic Flap or a Black Lambie Jumbo Classic Flap GHW. There is also another option of Jumbo in Beige Carviar GHW but am wary of the colour transfer and I do already own a beige seasonal flap, so I figured maybe I should pass the beige jumbo. I am 5ft 2, 95lbs with 2 small kids (they will grow up anyway and the bag am buying, will be using for long term).
Here's what I already have in my Chanel library:
- Boy wallet, lambie in black, RHW
- Reissue WOC, black, aged calf leather, GHW
- Reissue 227, black, aged calf leather, GHW
- Beige Seasonal Flap, m/l, soft calf, matte GHW
- Boy new med, black, lambie RHW
- Boy large, denim, RHW
- Coco Handle, Medium, black in RHW
- Small single flap CF, black lambie, SHW
The first time I saw the silver m/l CF, it did't wow me as i felt it was a bit futuristic and I have quite a bit of RHW bags. Plus, after putting my boy wallet and mobile in, the bag is just marginal for closure. But after viewing quite a number of TPFs posting their lovely mod pics with their silver CFs, I started to like it and wonder if it is a good choice for myself too?
The Jumbo CF, the reason it didn't give me a hard push is due to it's lambie and it is in black (I have quite a number of black Chanels) and not sure if jumbo will be too big for me (how I wish there is a size in between m/l and jumbo
). But again, being a classic, black couldn't go wrong and with the impending price increase, maybe it's worth taking a jumbo? Am indecisive! Having said that, I love my boy wallet which is a black lambie and I never baby it, using it everyday for the past 4yrs+, the edges are all scratched but it's black, and being boy, it has a "tougher" look. So am not completely against lambie and I do think that lambie has a luxe look but just not as tough and sturdy as carviar.Both silver and black, I suppose are quite easy to match outfits. I know there will be advices to take the silver for a change, but am not sure if it will be too seasonal. I don't foresee I will sell my Chanels. I do have other brands' bags in other colours, but I thought perhaps I should just compare with solely my Chanel collections. Sorry for a long post but am really in dilemma. Been reading and viewing a lot from TPF but I still couldn't decide! Would love to hear from all fellow members and thank you very much in advance for all your precious advices!
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Imperfections sometimes made us rethink our original bag choice. From your current collection, you have a few pieces in black. I don't think we can ever have too many blacks in our Chanel collection. Having said that, I think the silver caviar flap this season is superb!!!! Iknow I'm biased since I just got the same one. However, I have to tell you I don't know how many times I've been to the boutique and every single time, I was drawn to the silver in whatever sizes in the store. The silver metallic in different lights sometimes surprised me. I'm glad I held out on the purple metallic for this shade of silver....
. If you don't mind me asking may I know what watch you are wearing... only asking bcos I love the way it looks on your hand. 
coz I would always thought "what if" I need this card or that card or whatsover when am out but it's in the other wallet!
I know, now the "*****y" calculators came into the picture...
How I wish there is a Silver Carviar in Jumbo now! Yea, was really sad when I found out the pure had flaw on it, though one would not notice if not taking a real good look at it, but hey, forking out this amount of $$$, the hope is to get a perfect one!
! It has been a long time I didn't carry my bags! Hubby was saying I just need diaper bags, not handbags
am still indecisive...Yup, I know the silver comes in jumbo but not in my local boutique. So the only options I have is in m/l. Even for jumbo there's only black lambie and beige carviar.