Please Help Me Choose

[gigi2014]

First of all PLEASE NO PITY!
This past August I was diagnosed with brain lymphoma. It’s affected my motor skills, speech, walking, I’m currently in a wheelchair and at day rehab re-learning how to walk), and even my eye sight. This coming week I am having my 8th and final chemo! Also, I am currently in remission. To celebrate my remission and my birthday, (I’ll be 29 March 3rd - never been happier to have a bday, didn’t think I’d see it!) I want a Chanel bag. I’ve had my ❤️ Set on a small black vintage Diana for awhile now- my unicorn.

Now to throw a wrench into everything...
I went into Chanel today just to browse. I found this beauty and fell in love. She’s a 20k seasonal flap. If you know me you’d know I hate pink
But I love this pink! There’s something very neutral about it. Comes in other colors too. The leather is calfskin. Idr what the HW is but I love it
I am 4’9, and it hit me perfectly. It still has a classic/vintage look, but also modern. Was also very comfortable. I felt like it could be an everyday bag that I’d throw around (not that I actually would)
So you see my dilemma. I wish I could trying the Diana. I see pros and cons for both. I LOVE lambskin. I have a red boy WOC. But tbh, I don’t think I’d use the Diana quite as much. Also, I’d have to wait longer for the Diana (not that it matters but sadly I’m impatient ) I’m very petite and have a baby face - does the Diana have a more mature look? Do I care?
I want the classic look, and something to be a unicorn/forever bag.
Ugh I can’t decide. Anyone have this bag? Even in a different color? Please help.

 

[bergafer3]

It’s so hard when you can’t see the Diana in person. I would go this bag you love and saw in person. But that’s just me, I like to see and feel before buying.

 

[gigi2014]

It’s so hard when you can’t see the Diana in person. I would go this bag you love and saw in person. But that’s just me, I like to see and feel before buying.

Thanks for your advice ☺️

 

[A bottle of Red]

It looks fantastic on you! Buy it & enjoy it as a symbol of your making it thru!

 

[Jaxholt15]

The pink bag is fantastic and it looks great on you. I wish the best in the future may it be very bright.

 

[thundercloud]

So happy you're in remission! Happy early birthday to you!

If you saw and loved the pink flap in person, that's what I would go for! Sometimes our dream bags end up being a disappointment when you actually have it in your hands or you end up not using it after you finally get it, etc.

Since you can already envision yourself using this one in your day to day life, it's cute and comfortable, I consider that a winner!

 

[bergafer3]

@gigi2014 did you get the pink bag?

 

[gigi2014]

@gigi2014 did you get the pink bag?

No, I decided not to get it. I woke up the next morning and was just not in love with it. But it did make me realize I probably don’t want a Diana, but probably a mini and an in store experience. Don’t think I want black, but I will talk to my SA. Also need more $.

Thanks for your guys’ feedback!

 

[gigi2014]

Finally.
I found my holy grail/dream bag...didn’t even know it was this one.
I’m in love
I even told my SA “I’m not a CF girl.”
She said she just got them in today, and there were 2 in the whole store.
Yes it is just a bag, but it’s a reminder of all I’ve survived and motivates me to keep going. Currently having rigorous physical therapy.

 

[redjellybean]

Finally.
I found my holy grail/dream bag...didn’t even know it was this one.
I’m in love
I even told my SA “I’m not a CF girl.”
She said she just got them in today, and there were 2 in the whole store.
Yes it is just a bag, but it’s a reminder of all I’ve survived and motivates me to keep going. Currently having rigorous physical therapy.

What a beautiful bag!