I wasn't aware there'd been a change in the canvas! Just when I was thinking about getting an LV. My first I carried for fifteen years then I replaced it with another that I carried for ten more years.....every day. Once my children were grown and educated I moved onto BV which I had admired. My problem is they don't hold up well for me. The corners wear very quickly, metallics lose their finish, those that are top stitched, like my Safari, get fuzzy. I don't baby my bags but I'm careful and since I'm retired there are plenty of days they don't leave the house. I don't need another bag but I was in the mood for one....know what I mean? LV was calling my name but now I need to reconsider.
Confession time: So sorry I've cheated...
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I had my Bleutte Bal in a consignment shop for months, didn't sell, now I'm somewhat glad it didn't. I'll give it more time on my arm this spring and summer.
Fig my old boy aby agrees
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Fig my old boy aby agrees
Cheat time again. Chanel this time, a chevron clutch in black lamb skin with pale gold hardware. Don't have a pic handy but, it is the same shape as the one here except in a smooth leather.
http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fashion...ilver-tone.17S.A90902Y6059894305.sto.new.html
Edited to add, I rewarded myself for completion of a big sewing project and for getting through a rough season health wise where things happened one on top of another; a death in the family; and then in the past month having bad news on a skin biopsy which has been quite the wake up call. Skin taken care of, still healing though.
http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fashion...ilver-tone.17S.A90902Y6059894305.sto.new.html
Edited to add, I rewarded myself for completion of a big sewing project and for getting through a rough season health wise where things happened one on top of another; a death in the family; and then in the past month having bad news on a skin biopsy which has been quite the wake up call. Skin taken care of, still healing though.
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Take good care, and treat yourself to more nice and lovely things (preferably BV, but not necessarily
) and experiences, positive emotions and quality time work wonders!!
I recently cheated with Gucci. Got a WOC in the Bengal Tiger motif. Its got a Japanese art flavor to it.
Enjoy your reward... well deserved one and be strong!
Shamefully admit that I cheat for my second birthday present.... the only excuse I have is that it was not intentional.
I was in Singapore for a short, tiring work trip that ended with a very good meeting. Then I decided to find dinner at a close by mall, and walk around window shopping, was thinking of finding a small reward. And I stop by all the boutiques, BV and Chanel included. I was also checking Air Force blue color at BV --- inspired by Grietje's small purchase.
So I stop by Chanel. I only owned one WOC, and whilst I am thinking of getting my first Chanel bag this year, was not planning of buying now. Plus, I found the usual Chanel line up does not fit my lifestyle --- you all know I like casual weekends and beautiful work bags, I don't have much use for fancy small-ish bags!
And I saw this bag. A medium size tote bag, more discreet logo (only half of the interlocking Cs is obvious) with classic quilt, two styles of handles and one with the classic chain, beautiful navy blue leather, and surprisingly light! It is 'my' Chanel!
To cut the long story short, I contemplated the purchase for 10 days before finally buying it in my own country yesterday.... and my excuse was 'it is a (second) bday gift'!
I am seriously on a ban for at least the next 2-3 months!!!
I was in Singapore for a short, tiring work trip that ended with a very good meeting. Then I decided to find dinner at a close by mall, and walk around window shopping, was thinking of finding a small reward. And I stop by all the boutiques, BV and Chanel included. I was also checking Air Force blue color at BV --- inspired by Grietje's small purchase.
So I stop by Chanel. I only owned one WOC, and whilst I am thinking of getting my first Chanel bag this year, was not planning of buying now. Plus, I found the usual Chanel line up does not fit my lifestyle --- you all know I like casual weekends and beautiful work bags, I don't have much use for fancy small-ish bags!
And I saw this bag. A medium size tote bag, more discreet logo (only half of the interlocking Cs is obvious) with classic quilt, two styles of handles and one with the classic chain, beautiful navy blue leather, and surprisingly light! It is 'my' Chanel!
To cut the long story short, I contemplated the purchase for 10 days before finally buying it in my own country yesterday.... and my excuse was 'it is a (second) bday gift'!
I am seriously on a ban for at least the next 2-3 months!!!
The best presents are the unexpected ones. This is truly "your" Chanel. It deviates from the usual dressier Chanel style and I can envision you with this bag for the weekends. At the same time, the style works for office too. The logo is discreetly done and beautiful color choice. The double handles are so useful too. Congratulations!
Put the safari veneta away and brought out the red Goyard St Louis.......such an easy bag to use.