CeeJay's BAL-a-palooza!! [Balenciaga Collection over time]

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CeeJay said:
I believe that in 2006, Balenciaga came out with a new style .. called the Matelasse (which in French means - "cushioned" or "padded"). Well, you can certainly say that; look at the mirror on this 2007 Large Cafe Matelasse!! What I love about this bag is:
1) Looks (kinda) like a Chanel but with a rock-&-roll feel!
2) Love the Silver Hardware
3) Love the PADDED mirror; how cute, right??
4) This is one ROOMY bag; I can fit all my stuff in without any issue!!
** still in the collection **
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OMG that quilted mirror is amazing!! I had no idea!! (missed that on previous occasions) OK I'm caught! a repeat offender salivating over your jaw- dropping collection yet again!! :graucho:
 
#512
CeeJay said:
Finally got the new Bal-a-Palooza closet all set .. here you go!


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Stunning!!! Are most of your bags older? I have two bags one from 2007 and 2011 and just recently started looking at them again but I feel like the leather is plasticky and all seems to have a shine to them. Curious to know if you have noticed a difference in terms of quality in your beautiful collection!!
 
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KensingtonUK said:
Stunning!!! Are most of your bags older? I have two bags one from 2007 and 2011 and just recently started looking at them again but I feel like the leather is plasticky and all seems to have a shine to them. Curious to know if you have noticed a difference in terms of quality in your beautiful collection!!
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Yes, the majority of my bags are from either 2005 or 2007, with some sprinklings of earlier and a few from 2010.

I would say that the new bags are a LOT more plasticy, as Balenciaga now puts that coating on them (to minimize fading). The early Chevre bags are WONDERFUL!!
 
#514
CeeJay I just put the 07 LE magenta from RDC on layaway. It'll be my first oldie chevre, and I've been DYING for an 05 or 07 forever. Did you or do you have this bag? [emoji178]
 
#515
Hi CeeJay, gorgeous collection! I'm impressed how great they all look - can you share how you maintain them in such perfect state and with no fading - assuming they see regular use? Thanks!
 
#516
Amazing! :heart:

CeeJay said:
Bottom row from left:

  • '07 Jaune RH City
  • '04 Pumpkin w/ Pewter RH Hardware
  • '05 Cognac RH City
  • 2007 Marron RH City
  • 2007 Vert Fonce RH City
  • 2006 Origan (Lt. Olive) RH City
  • 2007 Vert Gazon RH City
  • 2005 Apple Green RH City
  • 2010 Papeete RH City
  • 2005 Teal RH City
  • 2008 Electric Blue RH City
  • 2013 Bleu Mineral RH City
  • 2010 Outremer RH City
  • 2006 Lilac RH City
  • 2011 Bleu Lavande RH City
  • 2007 Violene RH City
  • then my most favorite .. RED bags (not all pictured, total count = 12 Red Balenciaga bags!!)
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hrhsunshine said:
OMG! Woman, I had no idea you still had such a large Bal collection! :nuts:
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Yup .. and truth be told, there are more that are not even shown! :graucho:

Bottom line, after years of trying other brands, I use my Bal bags the most. They fit my lifestyle, my style .. and I love the distressed leather and the fact that I don't have to baby them!! Also LOVE the fact that they are so much more lightweight than so many other bags!!!

 
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#521
CeeJay said:
Now, for a change of pace .. to something a little newer (don't worry, more "oldies" will be appearing!). This is the 10-year Anniversary "Lizard" embossed Black City. This has quickly become one of my all-time fav bags because the leather just gets softer & yummier over time. I've also pictured it with it's "baby" 10-year Anniversary Lizard Mini-Mini First (MMF)!! **Still in the collection**
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I love the lizard embossed one! I have the city giant (silver hardware) in black and I freakin LOVE IT!. The only one i'd love more would be the lizard embossed :D GREAT collection
 
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CeeJay said:
Yup .. and truth be told, there are more that are not even shown! :graucho:

Bottom line, after years of trying other brands, I use my Bal bags the most. They fit my lifestyle, my style .. and I love the distressed leather and the fact that I don't have to baby them!! Also LOVE the fact that they are so much more lightweight than so many other bags!!!

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Lol! Oh, to see that closet of yours...so glad you are so happy with your Bbags! XO
 
#525
I have been a bad girl in not updating my thread for SOOOOOOOO long, and I do have many additions to the 'collection', so let's start the show!!!

Had an '07 Bleu Glacier (Periwinkle) many years ago and then STUPIDLY sold it, but just found another one which is in such fantastic condition .. I am thrilled beyond belief!!! Here she is:
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