OK ladies (and any gentlemen who may be reading who want to chime in!), I made a little visit to Bellagio Chanel today and picked up some stuff I had no idea I would. I originally came in to order the red expandable flap, to get the Fleur de Strass bracelet, and to just browse at shoes, etc. but this is what I came out with: Black cap (!), Black baby cabas (again! This is my second go-round with this bag!) and the Fleur de Strass! I always fall in love with the cabas when someone puts up pics on the forum. I tell myself it is totally "me". I bought one once, then had second thoughts and sold her. I saw one at the trunk show, tried it on, liked it more, but was trying to concentrate on the stuff I came in for: New trunk show goodies and red expandable. No red expandable, so I thought I'd think it through some more, then order if I really wanted it. I inquired on the cabas yesterday and was told they were gone. I came in today, thinking I'd order it (I REALLY want a red bag!) and after trying on the red drawstring chain tote in that same red, was kind of iffy on the shade. :shame: And there was another baby cabas there that just came in today! It was the only one! I put it on again, felt it tugging at my heart, so I decided to just get it. :shame: AND I tried on a pair of flat stretch boots with patent toe and heel and an AWESOME pair of heels/booties that I can't fully describe because they're pretty funky. They have an elastic piece of leather that turns them into booties, but it's totally detachable and they can be worn as plain pointy pumps. ARRGH! AND I'm already listed for the black lambskin jumbo with silver h/w AND a jacket that I will be paying for FOREVER. LOL. I don't know what to do. I just sold my pink reporter to fund my red expandable purchase, so it's not TOO bad, but I'd like some opinions. Here are some pics. And I'm sorry for rambling!
So, the questions are: Does the cabas work for me? I've come to realize that my HG is never gonna happen. The diagonal cc tote is long gone. I think that's part of the reason I've not given into the cabas. I was holding out. Also, I think it's a good long term bag, but honestly, is it now too "common" and "trendy"? Does the cap look completely ridiculous? I think it's so, so cute, and it's very hard to find. I felt I HAD to grab it. Not sure if it looks dorky on me. I'm not the best judge.
PS. Oh, I also found this adorable necklace from 2005. Not at the boutique, but thought I'd post anyway... :shame:
If you've read this far, you are truly a doll! LOL
So, the questions are: Does the cabas work for me? I've come to realize that my HG is never gonna happen. The diagonal cc tote is long gone. I think that's part of the reason I've not given into the cabas. I was holding out. Also, I think it's a good long term bag, but honestly, is it now too "common" and "trendy"? Does the cap look completely ridiculous? I think it's so, so cute, and it's very hard to find. I felt I HAD to grab it. Not sure if it looks dorky on me. I'm not the best judge.
PS. Oh, I also found this adorable necklace from 2005. Not at the boutique, but thought I'd post anyway... :shame:
If you've read this far, you are truly a doll! LOL
I think you made a great decision though, because you look fabulous with it!! 
I think that while the Cabas is having its moment now, it's still a totally cute and functional unstructured tote you can use years from now... IMO, totes never really go out of style. 
I really love the cap on you too... you pull it off soo well, and the necklace is adorable! 
good choice on the cabas, she's a real keeper. i'm in love with mine 