Chanel, FASHION, Shopping, Uncategorized CHANEL EXPANDABLE LAMBSKIN TOTE 1 June 2010




So quite a lot of you have really sharp eyes and spotted the Chanel in the picture I posted last week πŸ˜›

I’ve always thought Chanel was a lovely brand, and have always wanted to buy a handbag. However, every single time I went into the store, I just couldn’t find anything that tickled my fancy! I always found their bags were either a bit odd-looking, or just not super soft and slouchy (like my beloved Balenciagas). And so, months and years passed by and I never could find anything that I really wanted to buy…. probably a good thing for my bank account πŸ˜›

But recently, whilst surfing the net, I stumbled across photos the Chanel expandable lambskin tote. It was big and roomy, in a gorgeous soft lambskin, and with Chanel’s iconic quilting pattern and chain straps. Fascinated, I called and checked basically almost every store, in every country in the world. Only to be told it was a limited edition and completely “sold out”. Arrrghhhhh!

I coveted it more and more, and lay in wait, stalking eBay obsessively for weeks.. but it either didn’t come up, or was ridiculously priced. Then finally, a lady I knew online was selling hers, in new condition! Even better, she lived in California and near the Hotel Valencia where I was staying, so she very very nicely drove all the way over (at 11PM at night!) to meet me and pass me the bag, saving me shipping costs πŸ™‚

I looooove the way the leather smells, and how soft, unstructured and slouchy it is. Perfectly my style, and the “CHANEL” logo is a small silver one at the top and not massively across the bag, so it’s not totally obvious it’s Chanel unless you look closely. And I like the fact that it’s limited edition and not their super popular 2.55 bags that are a dime a dozen now, not to mention faked all over the place πŸ™ They look really good on people, but I don’t think it’s for me.

This bag’s really roomy, and fits in a TON of my junk. I do wish it wasn’t so high, because I have to stick my hand allll the way down (even though I’m using a purse organiser, which fits in perfectly btw), but it does look good that way I guess πŸ˜› I also love how the chain straps ‘cinch’ the bag shut, so pick-pocketers can’t get in easily.

My favourite purchase during my entire USA trip, by far. Happy day! πŸ˜€


I even like the box, LOL

Chanel expandable lambskin tote

Awesome slouchy leather… mmm…

I love the little details

Cute zipper! The “CC” is so solid and heavy

I like the way it hangs πŸ™‚

It doesn’t look to massive on me, yay!



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It doesn’t particularly scream BRAND very loudly and is a basic black, so I think that’s why you like it, and it’s why I like it too! πŸ™‚

It doesn’t particularly scream BRAND very loudly and is a basic black, so I think that’s why you like it, and it’s why I like it too! πŸ™‚

Thank goodness for bag organisers! I need mine otherwise everything floats around in the great abyss of my bags haha

Wow, I’ve never even heard of that bag! Its really nice, really! I didnt think they made anything that wasn’t ‘structured’

Know what I mean?

Love it and its a great size for you too, you’re right. Great find!

Yeah it’s definitely not their ‘regular’ 2.55 bags, and also most of their other ones are really structured as you said, which is why I’ve never bought a Chanel! Glad I found this one now πŸ™‚

Love the bag!
And what’s that cute charm hanging from your camera? I just ordered the s90! Should be here in a couple of days πŸ™‚

Ohhhh it is indeed gorgeous! Will give it a look when I go for my NY trip πŸ™‚ Also love your black leather (?) shoes in the last picture; where did you get it from? Really chic!

It’s sold out completely! That’s why I whined in my post above haha.

Those leather gladiators are from Nine West, I got ’em when I was back in Australia πŸ™‚ They are SO comfy!

Thank goodness for bag organisers! I need mine otherwise everything floats around in the great abyss of my bags haha

Whee thank you sweetie! I like how it’s basic black, so at least it’ll stay in style for ages πŸ˜›

It look so pretty on you!

Agreed on the popular 2.55 .. I used to adore it. And before I can save enough to afford it, I realise they are all over the places and my lust for one dips.

Totally! I liked it a few years back, then now it’s just sooo common πŸ™ And then fake ones are every too, so I kinda lost interest..

Wow, I’ve never even heard of that bag! Its really nice, really! I didnt think they made anything that wasn’t ‘structured’

Know what I mean?

Love it and its a great size for you too, you’re right. Great find!

Yeah it’s definitely not their ‘regular’ 2.55 bags, and also most of their other ones are really structured as you said, which is why I’ve never bought a Chanel! Glad I found this one now πŸ™‚

Love the bag!
And what’s that cute charm hanging from your camera? I just ordered the s90! Should be here in a couple of days πŸ™‚

Ohhhh it is indeed gorgeous! Will give it a look when I go for my NY trip πŸ™‚ Also love your black leather (?) shoes in the last picture; where did you get it from? Really chic!

It’s sold out completely! That’s why I whined in my post above haha.

Those leather gladiators are from Nine West, I got ’em when I was back in Australia πŸ™‚ They are SO comfy!

Whee thank you sweetie! I like how it’s basic black, so at least it’ll stay in style for ages πŸ˜›

It look so pretty on you!

Agreed on the popular 2.55 .. I used to adore it. And before I can save enough to afford it, I realise they are all over the places and my lust for one dips.

Totally! I liked it a few years back, then now it’s just sooo common πŸ™ And then fake ones are every too, so I kinda lost interest..