Chanel Love Day 5
Hooray! The blog has been fixed! Thanks so much to Cliff. This pretty site template that you see is created by him. Do check out his site.
Anyway, with a little spare time to squeeze, I’m back with the Chanel loving entries.
Today, I introduce to you my sister’s favourite lug-and-go of all times. The Chanel camera bag.
The camera bag is known for its slouchy appearance. Best matched with casuals. Being a mother of two, my sister carries this bag wherever she goes, because she doesn’t have to pamper it as much.
Even though the size of this bag is comparable to that of my 2.55, it can store way much more stuff inside. There is also a huge pocket in front for you to stash something in a hurry.
The camera bag does not have a lock like the classic flaps or the reissues, but it has a metal embellishment that bears resemblance to that of the reissues. The camera bag has a main zipped compartment and there is another tiny compartment.
The inner compartment is lined with the same red leather lining as the reissue 2.55.
This is a great alternative if you want to get a casual bag. =)
Wishing you a great week ahead!
Chanel Love Day 4
Day four of Chanel love.
How can I forget this black beauty? This lady is probably the Chanel bag that I carry out the most - chic, versatile, easy to match, and an instant glam to any outfit that I’m wearing.
Reissues are characterised by their distressed calf leather and metal chains. Truth be told, I prefer the material used for this than classic flaps. It is soft to touch - unlike the hardy cavier; yet not as easily scratched compared to lambskin surfaces.
Being petite in size, I bought this baby in the medium size; and it fits me to a tee. I can carry most of my stuff inside the bag comfortably - wallet, pouch and phone.
And I totally love the fact that it is suitable as a day to night bag.
So how did I obtain this baby? It wasn’t purchased in Singapore outlet; but hand-carried by my sister’s friend from the Paris outlet. I called the Paris outlet - spoke in French - and reserved it prior to being picked up.
The price of this bag in Singapore? SGD5000. Insane…
I love the rustic look of the Mademoiselle lock (above). Do you? And a peek into the inner compartments (below).
Day five here we come! Introducing my sister’s favourite lug and go.
Chanel Love Day 3
Please bear with me as I adjust this site to align correctly.
Day three. Look! I’ve uploaded a new header. There is just something beautiful about changing weathers - between rain, snow and icicles. Sigh, I’ve reverted back to this till I’m able to iron out the problem. Sorry folks!
Ah, a breath of fresh air. Kudos to my sister for getting this bronze reissue.
I have to admit when my sister wanted to buy this, even though I outrightly told her, “Good buy, good buy.”; I silently pondered, “what in the world is she thinking again?”
Three months later, I take all my words back.
She is easy to carry, and is pleasingly different from the classy black.
I think this is from Fall’08 or Spring’09 - got to check with my sister to verify. An absolute difficult find; not all Chanel carries this bronze and it’s elusive - at least that’s what the SA told me. And no, this was not purchased from Singapore nor the US.
In other words, my sister is lucky to have found it.
Another look, straight up front:
And the Mademoiselle lock and the inner compartments (below):
I long for the day, I can afford to buy one of these reissues in a different colour! For now, my classy black 2.55 is my best friend through day and night.
Chanel Love Day 2
Day two. Featuring my first ever CC.
I’m pretty sure you have seen a blog or two on this classic East-West. Purchased this from my sister, who almost sold it to a second-hand shop dealer - I remember that that dealer was absolutely interested in this bag; she kept saying, “can sell for high price, I can quote you high price”.
The East West or E/W as some calls it or otherwise known as the pochette, measures 10″l x 5.5″h x 2″d. It is more suitable to be an evening bag than a day bag as you cannot put much inside - my wallet is big!
It spots a single bag strap that is found on all classic flaps - metal intertwined with leather. Recent addition to this family does have double straps.
The bag comes in silver or gold hardware; in cavier or lambskin.
In 2008, Christy Turlington was the muse of Karl Lagerfeld, and face of the East West bag.
Pretty girl, prettier bag.
The silver CC lock (above) and the inner compartments of the bag (below).
Good day y’all. =) On to day 3 of Chanel Love.
Chanel Love Day 1
Hi folks! Hope everyone had a great start to the new year. =)
I’ve got a treat for you this week and the next. Uploads of the Chanels we (my sister and I) have at home. It is a modest collection indeed; but we love them all!
I shall upload one bag a day, to prevent over loading.
First up, this cool red arrived two days ago!
My sister’s classic flap from fall’09 in medium.
Love love love. The red has a blue tint. Most people flock to buy the chili red, but my sister bought this as she felt that it is easier to carry off and not so in-your-face.
A glimpse of the inner compartments (above) and a peak at the glossy CC lock (below).
My sister was pretty luck with this find. She secured this piece this month - which is way past Fall’09. So sometimes it does pay to just ask your friendly SA if they still have the piece; like how I had fallen in love with Le Duc earrings and they were re-produced the next year!
Anticipating my first red to be delivered soon.
Stay tune for the next Chanel bag upload!
Happy 2010!
Happy New Year!
This year is going to be such an exciting year, I can feel it in my bones.
As usual, I didn’t spend count down in public - celebrate count down in Times Square once and you can kiss all countdowns good bye - I spent it in the comfort of my home with my family.
Well, the first brilliant news of the year.
The much hyped about US$995 wallet on chains by Chanel are out! Not in the Singapore stores, but the US stores. They look delicious.
This is not the wallet on chain; but the wallet. The wallet on chain in this colour retails for US$995. It comes in black, blue and white as well.
It’s freaking Ferrari red! And, it’s only US$995. The cheapest wallet on chain from Chanel ever.
I wonder how much will it retail in Singapore?
PS: I heard that they are cutting down on their production in an attempt to remain exclusive. I foresee the Chanel prices breaking through the roof once more in time to come.
Meet Miss Vintage CC
When I go shopping, I love lugging my sister with me; whenever I am about to buy something on impulse, she will talk me out of it with her “if you don’t buy this, you can save up to buy a Chanel” - and that probably stopped me from impulsively splurging like 1,000,000 times.
Ever since I started work in Jan’09, I have invested in 2 Chanel bags. I know what you’re thinking. How on earth did I manage to buy 2 Chanel bags within a year given that I’m not a lawyer or a banker, but just an average fresh graduate.
Beats me.
But, lo-and-behold. These 2 babies have really been a great investment. I purchased my 2.55 a month before the price hike, saving me at least $500. I am also thankful that I grabbed it before the craze started. As for my East-West, it was a 2nd hand buy from my sister - she was investing in another Chanel piece and wanted to sell it to a dealer - ha! Grabbed it before that dealer had a lucky find!
And now, introducing my 3rd love. Meet my first vintage Chanel. And probably my first vintage item…
Miss quilted classic flap in bronze lambskin and gold hardware. She was produced in the 90s and must have been owned by a careful buyer, because she is in such pristine condition, she looks absolutely new!
The best Christmas present that my sister has ever bought me! Love, love, love.
What’s in the dust bag?
Mmm, CC spotted! It’s vintage. Note the CC embossed on the lock. Newer bags don’t have these anymore.
Voila. Ain’t it gorgeous? I love it. Look at the sheen. Can’t believe this baby is more than 10 years old!
Another look at this baby. I’ve never owned a lambskin before, so I’m a bit wary of how to baby it. After all, I never did baby my 2,55 or East West.
And for now, meet the current family of CC bags.
Love the dose of colour. Thanks sister! Perhaps one day I ought to take photos of my sister’s entire CC bag collection. She has more than I have.
For now, I’m crossing my fingers to add one more to the collection.
Blessed Christmas folks!
Shall upload a recipe soon!
My first Christmas present ‘09
I just received my first Christmas present this year! And what a lovely lady she is. It’s from my favourite brand, Chanel. And it’s given by my sister.
What is it? Shh…. Shall keep it under wraps for the moment till I upload the pictures. 
Tsarina and Coco the movie
I found out today that this CC ring that I own is called the “Tsarina” Gold Ring from the Paris-Moscou collection, and boy do I miss it very much. One of the crystals fell out of the ring and had to be flown to Paris for repairs. How ironic, given that I have never been to Paris myself. It won’t even be back before my birthday!
Anyway, I finally watched the movie Coco Chanel and I was so disappointed. It was so draggy, I had to fast forward 60% of the show. I wished that they would have cut down the entire ranch affair to 20 minutes and focused more on the craft of her making Chanel famous. Handbags, tweet, faux pearls. Eye candy!!!! Bring us more of those stuff, after all, those who will sit down to watch that show are Chanel fanatics! How disappointed.
Chanel Cruise Collection 2010
Chanel Cruise Collection is ready in stores.
The accessories collection seems to draw its inspiration from the Byzantine times.
Unfortunately, I’m more incline to my Asian roots, so this season’s accessories collection didn’t speak as boldly to me as their Fall collection’09 where they included Jade into the accessories.
But, here are some pieces from the collection for you to oogle at.
The bangles:
The necklaces:
The earrings:
But the bags, they are screaming my name…
I like their small leather goods as well.
The copper blue is a definite hot seller.