Dawn's small but well-loved collection

[Iamminda]

I forgot one other recent acquisition!! To stack with my new diamond bracelet Mr Dawn gave me the LV monogram cuff bangle in silver, as I already have the gold one as an anniversary present last month

My new silver cuff, along with its golden twin View attachment 5606476View attachment 5606477

Beautiful bangle twins . I love the look of stacked bracelet/bangles. Enjoy these gorgeous pieces .

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Grab a cup of tea and settle in comfortably my friends! I have a bumpy tale to narrate!

 

[Sunshine mama]

Grab a cup of tea and settle in comfortably my friends! I have a bumpy tale to narrate!

Can't wait!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

A bit of context first….

This week has been one of the most demanding of my professional life. I am back at university now, and I have a string of project deadlines as well, so combine that with a 2-year old and I’ve been stretched to my absolute limits!!

Now we take a step back. To a sunny autumn day in 2019 in Amsterdam pre-Baby Dawn when Mr Dawn and I were walking around the designer shops and I was plotting what bag I wanted to buy next. I dreamed up the ideal Coco Handle that I wanted, because I love the size and style of my Sweetie (pewter chevron Coco Handle) and I wanted another, of this specification…
- gold hardware
- caviar
- beige, but not a beige that clashes with Beige Clair because I want a medium flap in that colour someday
- medium size
- diamond quilt, not chevron

That’s not a lot to ask for is it? Not too specific at all…

Fast forward back to today. I’ve survived one of the toughest weeks of my professional life, I’ve had incredible feedback from clients, it is Sunday and the Chanel 22K collection has just launched. Including a diamond quilt, caviar, GHW, beige Coco Handle. This day has been a long time coming. 3 years to be precise…

Be still my beating heart

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Sadly, this tale does not end happily…

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Mr Dawn, Baby Dawn and I have spent pretty much all of today shlepping around the Chanel stores dotted around London. The new season just launched so everything is packed. We queue, we wait, we ask, we are told “no 22K beige Coco Handle has been delivered at this store yet”. We went to the 3 biggest stores and called the others, but no luck!

So me and a beige Coco Handle may just not be meant to be. Sob sniff. I’ll keep trying over the next few weeks. I’m going to Brussels this week, my best friend has offered to check in Geneva, Mr Dawn is heading to Paris for work in a few weeks, so we’ll see if it’s possible!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

In the meantime, dry your tears my friends, there will be other bags

Today I carried Plummy, my new tote. She’s so pretty A picture of her in action, and a What’s in my Bag on my dressing table, when I managed to get far enough away from Baby Dawn’s inquisitive hands

 

[mollylope]

In the meantime, dry your tears my friends, there will be other bags

Today I carried Plummy, my new tote. She’s so pretty A picture of her in action, and a What’s in my Bag on my dressing table, when I managed to get far enough away from Baby Dawn’s inquisitive handsView attachment 5617505View attachment 5617506

Stunnnning!!!! What season is she?

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Thank you! She’s from 2017. I bought her preloved but brand new, with even the plastic covers on the hardware intact!! I got her last month.

I did notice in my run around the London Chanel stores today that the current collections have plenty of similar plummy and dark brown tones! This is a gorgeous autumnal shade, and as soon as it gets colder, I’m going to wear it with this coat that Mr Dawn got me as part of our Valentine’s shopping this year (it’s a thing! He’s always celebrated Valentine’s very seriously )

The Burberry coat I will wear it with…

 

[Sunshine mama]

Hello Miss Dawn!
What a roller coaster story!
It's been so long since your fantasy bag has come to realization, but it seems so close, yet so far away. Hope you get closer and score your bag soon!
Meanwhile, I'm loving all the purple and SLG eye candies!

 

[Iamminda]

Hi Miss Dawn . What an adventure you had — sorry you didn’t get your beige coco handle today. But I believe you will get it soon somehow. After all, Mr Dawn has worked his magic (along with his perseverance and hard work) to secure many hard to find pieces in the past. In the meantime, glad to see you are enjoying Miss Plummy — the color looks even prettier in the outdoor lighting, absolutely stunning . Also, congrats on finishing one of the toughest week of your professional life with flying colors — well deserved my friend . Big hugs to your little sweetie! Have a great week

 

[Miss_Dawn]

@Iamminda was right (she is always right ) Mr Dawn worked his magic…

 

[Miss_Dawn]

So after calling every day (to no avail!) and even queuing up at Chanel Brussels when I was on a business trip, Mr Dawn called me while I was at work this week and told me that a SA had called him and reserved the beige Coco Handle for him I was so so happy.

He braved it into city during the rail strikes and brought it home for me And then it sat around, boxed up, all week till Sunday night because I’ve been so intensely busy that I wanted to savour its unboxing properly! Just opened it up and I’m blown away by how beautiful it is.

Meet Cocoa, my new Coco Handle. My heart sings with joy, looking at her!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

So after calling every day (to no avail!) and even queuing up at Chanel Brussels when I was on a business trip, Mr Dawn called me while I was at work this week and told me that a SA had called him and reserved the beige Coco Handle for him I was so so happy.

He braved it into city during the rail strikes and brought it home for me And then it sat around, boxed up, all week till Sunday night because I’ve been so intensely busy that I wanted to savour its unboxing properly! Just opened it up and I’m blown away by how beautiful it is.

Meet Cocoa, my new Coco Handle. My heart sings with joy, looking at her!
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Gorgeous! Yay, so glad you were able to add this beauty to your collection. Love this shade of beige.

 

[tealocean]

So after calling every day (to no avail!) and even queuing up at Chanel Brussels when I was on a business trip, Mr Dawn called me while I was at work this week and told me that a SA had called him and reserved the beige Coco Handle for him I was so so happy.

He braved it into city during the rail strikes and brought it home for me And then it sat around, boxed up, all week till Sunday night because I’ve been so intensely busy that I wanted to savour its unboxing properly! Just opened it up and I’m blown away by how beautiful it is.

Meet Cocoa, my new Coco Handle. My heart sings with joy, looking at her!
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What a happy story in the end! Mr. Dawn is your hero again! Cocoa is beautiful, right down to her chain and leather strap! I look forward to seeing her on adventures. I also enjoyed seeing Plummy on an outing (with beautiful flowers too!) and with a what's in my bag display. I enjoyed seeing your so lovely Valentine coat!