Happy Saturday! I wanted to introduce the new addition to my handbag collection. When I spotted this cobalt blue beauty (found it eBay from a reputable seller) my heart skipped a beat. Handbags have always been my weakness (my weakness for shoes came much later on). Ever since I started working and making my own money, bags were one of the main things I splurged on. I’ll never forget my first “big” purchase. I was 18 years old and a freshman in college and was making about $6.50 an hour working at the GAP. My friends and I drove to Bloomingdales on 59th and Lex and I got myself the original Kate Spade nylon top zip. After that came a classic Gucci Jackie O and it was all over from there.
So back to this beauty. I decided to sell two of my Balenciaga city bags in order to justify this purchase. If I’m not constantly reaching for a certain bag, especially if it holds no sentimental value, I believe “out with the old, in with the new…” I get tired of things quickly, so that method has always worked for me. I will say, my black jumbo Chanel is still my very fav, so I wanted to go for a bag that was a classic, rather than an “it” bag, yet in a fun bold color. This bag fit that bill perfectly!
Stay tuned for full outfit posts next week. Hope you all have a great weekend!
57 comments
Styleclouds
The bag is AMAZING but I am also in love with your shoes! xo, Christina
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March 30, 2013Chiara Lanero
Amazing bag!
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March 30, 2013GlamorousGirl
wow,it's amazing!
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March 30, 2013Rachel.
This is such a pretty bag, so gorgeous and i love your floral trousers! xo
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March 30, 2013ZxM Style-Squared
GORGEOUS!!!!LOVE THE BEIGE SHOES!!!!
March 30, 2013Adela
Great pics, gorgeous bag. Lucky you!
Adela x
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March 30, 2013Lauren
That bag is stunning! I love the colour. And I love that you sold other bags to purchase this one! xo
March 30, 2013Classy Cubicle Couturiers
That COLOR! Absolute perfection. And, surprisingly versatile. It really works with a lot!
xxoo,
March 30, 2013Mary
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Beeba
The bag is absolutely beautiful. I've been looking for a cobalt bag as well.
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March 30, 2013Estherina
It is AMAZING. Good choice!
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March 30, 2013Shira
those printed pants are amazing and I'm so stealing your chanel bag!
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March 30, 2013FASHION SNAG
I love the bag and the shoes!
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March 30, 2013B Allen @ What2Wear
Love the new addition it's gorgeous!!!
March 30, 2013Brooke @ what2wear
A x
Beautiful blue, perfect with denim! A x
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Marta
Gorgeous bag and shoes!!!
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March 30, 2013Asher
Those floral pants are AMAZING! I'm seriously lovin' floral prints this spring!
March 30, 2013Andrea
the bag is a dream..so beautiful!
March 30, 2013Nikki
That bag is absolutely gorgeous!! I started as a bag girl too. I have been on the hunt for a new spring bag, and I definitely want something colorful too! Also, those printed pants in the first picture are amazing.
Nikki
March 30, 2013thefashionablewife.com
Chris
Love this bright blue. And the pants from the first photo are beautiful!
March 30, 2013Chantelle
I have to agree, that bag is an amazing color and a great justification for selling your other two bags. I'm so glad you told us that you bought it off e-bay and sold a few other beauties in order to get the blue Chanel masterpiece. Very relatable, and makes me a little less nervous to peruse e-bay for designer bags. I was told the purse forum could help rule out who is selling fakes or not, and I'd like to make a LV purchase one day. Thank you.
March 30, 2013Kimiya
Love the shoes in the first picture!
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Alissa
I have a serious case of bag envy! How absolutely gorgeous!
March 30, 2013Carmen
Amazing bag and love your pants and shoes 🙂
March 30, 2013xx
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The Sole PurseSuit
YES!!! to that color! I got a Celine nano in this same color for summer. It is delicious! I like your motto. I am selling some stuff myself. It's always good to keep the wardrobe fresh and up to date.
March 30, 2013Rachelle
OMG this bag is so gorgeous.
xo
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Elodie
I wish I had such moto, unfortunately, I tend to get handbags for big milestones or as gifts. Oh well, a good excuse to keep my Mulberry collection and still get this gorgeous Céline bag I want.
-Elodie x
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March 30, 2013Emma
Such a gorgeous Chanel bag, I love the printed floral pants!
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March 30, 2013Diane
*beautiful*
March 30, 2013Kacie Cone
Oh my god that bag is the most stunning thing I've ever seen!
March 30, 2013Sofia Donatelli
Love the color f your purse. Perfect or spring.
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Diana
The blue tone is perfect!!! Love it.
March 31, 2013xoxo, Diana
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Kiwi Fashion Blog
That blue Chanel is stunning!!!
March 31, 2013Vogue Wagon
Love it! Looks absolutely amazing 🙂
color is the best!
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March 31, 2013Gowthami Sundaram
i love this color…. 🙂
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March 31, 2013DNA (designers+artists)
Congrats, loving the electric blue!
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March 31, 2013T.
I LOVE the bag!! And I'm trying not to be jealous of you!
March 31, 2013Somebody
Amazing shoes on the first shot
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March 31, 2013Marsha C
Amazing colour and soooo you 😉
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March 31, 2013Letters to Lashes
LOVE the top outfit!! That bag! *drools*
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March 31, 2013Mol C. Nichols
Thanks for the link to bag bliss
March 31, 2013Krizia
One of the best Chanel-bags I've seen so far!
x Krizia
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March 31, 2013Courtney Creer
Where are the top pair of sandals from?
March 31, 2013Anouka
I love your bag!
LUXESSED
March 31, 2013Lubna
Fantastic bag! I also love your floral pants and boyfriend jeans 🙂
Lubna
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Nana
LOVE the bag.
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March 31, 2013Anna Black
Such a gorgeous colour, I'm so jealous!!
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April 1, 2013http://beblacknblue.blogspot.co.uk
Mrs C
Beautiful Chanel maxi in cobalt!
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April 1, 2013MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES
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Olga Zgonnik
The bag is so dreamy, it is a classic but the fun blue color makes it an "it" bag as well. I too splurge on bags, totally a weakness.
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April 1, 2013far and wild jewelry
such a gorgeous color and it looks amazing with the metallic shoe!
abigail
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the-glitter-life.com
Obsessing over the blue chanel!
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April 1, 2013FASHION ICE
oh what a lovely spring look, the blue bag is the perfect addition
April 2, 2013dawnrod
Hi Helena, Did you sell your bags on eBay as well or what method do you use. I've been looking to sell a few designer bags, so just curious as to how you were selling? Thank you, Dawn
April 4, 2013Anonymous
Hey Helena!
April 5, 2013What is your ebay seller's name?
Would love to see what your selling!
Lauren
LOVE this!
April 7, 2013silky1way
I am late to the party… huge congrats….the bag is just stunning (Chanel lover talking).
April 9, 2013Suzi
Eve
I am amazed by the colours! Love your look, it`s brilliant.
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April 11, 2013Anonymous
I know I'm late, Congrats! which 2 Balenciaga cities did you sell?
April 27, 2013