Okay so back to what I want to talk about today the Chanel soft&chain ligne!!Isn't it gorgeous?I choose to showcase this bag first and foremost because well..it's just the perfect bag.It's THE bag for me..right now at least.I absolutely love it.
A little history--> I paid wayyyyyyyyyyyy over retail to own this bag...the detail of which will not be disclosed cuz it'll only sadden me.The retail price for this bag is $2125 for the large flap (Jessica size) and $1850 for the small flap.I'm still astonished at how the bag becomes so sought after just 'cause a celebrity has one.And yes,I am one of those crazy people.There was an auction on ebay for this bag just after Jessica Alba photo was published in a magazine with this bag and it fetched $4000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!That's double the actual price of the bag.Before you ask,no that wasn't me who bidded...but wow..........
Well anywas like most people I started to like this style because it looks so good on Jessica Alba..(no,I haven't considered the fact that I'm no Jessica Alba..hehe).Below is a few snapshots of Jessica Alba with the bag.
I have searched high and low for this bag.You will not believe how much my phone bill for the month I searched for this bag came to.It was also international call ^_^".Having spent so much time looking for the blue flap,I have learnt A WHOLE LOT about this style so read on if you are interested in getting one.The flap came in 2 sizes:small and large (same size as Jessica).Neiman Marcus brought in 2 colours of the large flap:blue and white & small flap:black and beige/flesh.SAKS and Nordstrom only brought in the small size in the same colour as NM.I believe the small size of these colours are still available at these department stores.The boutique didn't have any soft&chain left by the time I called.Initially the bag were out in S/S2007 so it's about a year old and have been sitting unwanted on the shelf all this time.Then BAM! Jessica Alba's photo hit the stand and everybody must have one. At least that's what the SA I called told me....that 5 blue flaps were sold within 3 days across NM and sold out completely across the company not long after.
So now.......it's time for me to proudly present my blue soft&chain flap!!The lambskin is buttery soft like you wouldn't believe.
Below is the bag lied flat and with flash.
A close-up of the chain,which can get heavy and becomes painful on the shoulder.I believe beauty comes with pain so no complaints from me :).I think the chain is what brings the flap its luxury look. I include the style number and tag for reference.
Okay so I hope that has been interesting to you.If you are looking for any of the style right now BEST OF LUCK!!It's a truly gorgeous bag and you won't be disappointed :)
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