My mom's 50th birthday... An event that couldn't go unnoticed. In order to celebrate this, we decided to get her this large shopping bag with caviar leather and silver hardware by Chanel. My mom shared her love for this bag multiple times and she really needed a nice, yet practical bag. But my mom's the eternal doubter. She will always find an excuse not to buy something and would rather spend the money on my sister and I, rather than spending it on something nice for herself.
So, my dad, boyfriend and I took off to Antwerp for a little trip to the Chanel store. As we entered, we only saw this bag in a grey/taupe color. The saleswoman told us that it was a limited edition color and that they didn't had the black one in stock. Now, I know my mom: she will always go for black. It's practically the only color she wears. But my dad really wanted to gift her the bag and after he heard that my mom would be able to trade the bag if she wanted another color, he decided to go for it. I was still hesitant, but then again, who am I?
When my mom opened her gift - after yelling at us that we shouldn't have gotten her something - I could tell that the color just wasn't her (even if she tried her best to hide it). I made her very clear that it's not "just a bag" (I sound like a White Chick now) and that she should get the one she wanted. So, the day after, my mom went on to Antwerp to order the black one. It turns out they did have a black one with silver hardware in stock. Needless to say that I was not amused, 'cause it could have saved my mom a one hour-trip to Antwerp.
I put this post in the 'New'-section, because there's no harm in borrowing the bag from time to time, right? ;)
I put this post in the 'New'-section, because there's no harm in borrowing the bag from time to time, right? ;)
Anyways, what do you think? Do you like the black or grey bag (which you can see in the last picture) more?
x Krizia
P.S.: The last picture is taken with Instagram. My username is Krizia_S.
P.S.: The last picture is taken with Instagram. My username is Krizia_S.
I really really love this bag, and especially the taupe one! Your mum is one lucky girl ;)
ReplyDeletedie in taupe is ook echt heel mooi!
ReplyDeleteecht een zalig kado voor je mama
Voor mij is dit model net iets te klassiek, maar doe mij ook maar een Chanelleke als ik 50 wordt hoor ;) Mommy's a lucky girl... Spijtig van de bad service, waar ben je 'm gaan halen, SN3? X
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely gift for your mum! It's a shame she doesn't like the grey one, I think it's stunning! The black one is a true classic though, I'm glad she could exchange it :)
ReplyDeleteHope she had a very happy birthday!
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lucky you !!!
ReplyDeleteWat n super cadeau! Ik zou zelf voor de beige gaan omdat die nu eenmaal meer in mijn eigen garderobe past :) Ik wens je mama nog een late gelukkige verjaardag! x
ReplyDeleteGoede keuze gemaakt! Hij is echt mooi x
ReplyDeleteThat was really sweet and generous of the three of you!
ReplyDeleteI like the black one more :)
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Ik vind de zwarte toch ook mooier! En niet zo cool van Chanel dat ze niet eventjes in de stock kunnen gaan kijken...
ReplyDeleteWel een heel mooi cadeau voor je moeder's verjaardag!
Congratulations for your mom!
ReplyDeleteI personally like the taupe one more, but it's because I'm not a huge fan of quilt.
What you say about the mistake they made is pretty annoying. I'm just glad your mom got the bag she wanted eventually!
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Tali
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Hele mooie tas! EN ik moet zeggen dat ik de taupe kleurige ook echt heel mooi vind, maar zwart is mss tijdlozer.. :)
ReplyDeletesowieso zwart! Ziet er echt beter uit!
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I actually really like the grey! both versions are absolutely beautiful, of course.
ReplyDeleteWaar is er een Chanel-store in Antwerpen? :-)
ReplyDeleteBij de SN3! Weet je dat liggen?
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Fijn cadeau voor je mama :) ik vind de zwarte ook net iets mooier!
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Wauw, wat een prachtige tas!
ReplyDeleteIk vind de zwartste het mooist :)
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Amazing bag,honey!;)
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Both are great, though black is always my first choice as well!
ReplyDeleteOooh prachtig!! Ik vind de zwarte tas ook veel mooier!!!
ReplyDeleteWens je mama nog een dikke proficiat van mij!!!
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J'adore le sac noire!C'est tres chic!!!
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Wow, lucky mom! Ik heb het maar bij een Natan gehouden :D Mijn voorkeur gaat ook uit naar de zwarte, wel jammer van die fout van SN3.
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How lucky your mom is to have a shopping bag like this. This bag is one of the girl's dream.
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What a wonderful gift to give :) If I ever have children, I shall indeed teach them the ins of the fashion industry - and buying the right gifts ;)
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