I do not engage in hedonistic purchases because I do not want to encourage spending beyond one’s means. I do, however, like to explore fashion, mixing and matching to put together a look that isn’t straight off the runway.
I believe this to be a girl’s ultimate accessory. Not the ONLY accessory that’s for sure, but one that will still remain classic for years to come.
I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the parcel when the Delivery Notice came. The slow and careful opening of the box makes the final discovery a lot sweeter, so I apologise for keeping everyone in suspense for so long. It’s my first Christmas present! Yipeeeeee!!
Even the cat is curious what's in the box.
It's like a surprise awaits...
Yes, it's a bag...but what bag?
Quite obvious now isn't it?
TADA!!
My very first Chanel purse! OMG, it's luxurious!
56 responses so far ↓
kendra // November 11, 2009 at 11:43 pm |
u have a cat? cool! (:
i thought it was your leica. haha. (:
Finally got to know wad was inside.
Passer // November 11, 2009 at 11:47 pm |
Niceeeee! How much and which web?
ClaRence // November 11, 2009 at 11:57 pm |
yay! i guessed right! a bag! nicee…
happy la you.
αвsσlutjσíz™ ღ ™zíσɾʇnlσsвα // November 11, 2009 at 11:59 pm |
i just did my first purchase too! can’t wait to lay my hands on it this weekend.
jeneen20 // November 12, 2009 at 12:05 am |
JEALOUS…JEALOUS…JEALOUS…hahaha
raeskimo // November 12, 2009 at 12:22 am |
fr the shape of the wrap item.. i was guessing dat its a bag. but wat bag bag isit?! so tada! ther it is! a nice one…
n i didnt knw u got a cat! meow meow meow….
Chocygurlz // November 12, 2009 at 1:00 am |
Grinz nice bag but I also love your cat. Post more pics of the kitty ya. By the way, love your Lawyer look in “Your Hand in Mine”
Monica Mai // November 12, 2009 at 2:04 am |
wow..Thas so cute -0-
Do not misunderstand, just talking about the CAT.. LOL
well~ that luxurious purse is nice too, but i dont think it fit ur style.
呵呵,只是个人意见罢了 >.<
Amanda // November 12, 2009 at 2:46 am |
Joanne !
Rebecca // November 12, 2009 at 7:41 am |
Sweeet!!
chocobebz // November 12, 2009 at 8:28 am |
wow…love this. have always dream of owning one . can you pls tell me where did you get this from, which website? Thanks……
K.ReN // November 12, 2009 at 9:55 am |
Wow, chanel bag, really luxurious. It must be cost up a lot.. Your relatives or fans give you the bag as gift?
double c // November 12, 2009 at 11:00 am |
hey joanne!
your very first is definitely so pretty. =) if it is poosible could you email the details on how you go about placing a bag from overseas? i’m really interested in purchasing but very noob over such a thing!
thank you! very much appreciated. =)
joanncys // November 12, 2009 at 11:13 am |
nice bag.. Thumb up !!
love your blog… =)
oh not forget you play a good one in little nyoya !! cheers.. pretty
tracy // November 12, 2009 at 12:04 pm |
nice..i love my 2.55 too..got a gray n blue..may i know which site u purchase from?do share with us!
Suhana Harith // November 12, 2009 at 1:17 pm |
OMG. It’s lovely! I’ ve always love CHANEL. I will own one of that someday. Any details on how to get it online? Is true that an online purchase is cost saving?
keely // November 12, 2009 at 8:24 pm |
ahhhh awesome! chanel ^^ i’d die ten times over for this xDD
yvonne // November 13, 2009 at 12:28 am |
good buy! star buy! MUST BUY!
Bernice // November 13, 2009 at 11:55 am |
Wow! Gorgeous! Joanne you’ve got a Meow too? =) It’s cute.
mew // November 13, 2009 at 2:08 pm |
where to purchase this from? call up the overseas shop or which website? thankssssssss
Teresa Ng // November 13, 2009 at 3:14 pm |
Nice looking bag!+
Have always wanting to get myself 1, can share which website? Afraid to buy online, just in case i get those super AAA quality.
Cheers
joannepeh // November 13, 2009 at 11:23 pm |
Hi Teresa (and to all interested buyers),
Whichever website you purchase from, it’s important to note the seller’s credibility. I love eBay because sellers can’t get away with selling fake stuff so you can be assured. Also, always look out for their return policy. If you are still afraid, then it’s best to buy first hand.
Good luck!
Joanne
yw // November 13, 2009 at 4:34 pm |
i thought most likely a balenciaga person or something..chanel is great and classic but your style to me abit more rugged kind haha..lol..personal opinion! =) i like your fashion sense!
joannepeh // November 15, 2009 at 9:51 pm |
Hey YW,
Do u know much about Balenciaga? If u do, please share! I like them too but too many different names and sizes, I have yet to research on them.
Joanne
yw // November 24, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Hey Joanne
sorry i’ve actually typed quite alot but because i forgotten to leave my name and email, the post wasn’t been accepted and whole msg was gone. should have made a copy before i click submit.
anyway i am a noob in balenciaga too, often lurking at forums and looking at other people’s buys only. So far i roughly know how City, Work, Day, etc look like. You may want to browse through http://forum.purseblog.com/balenciaga/ to get an idea.
And also i want to take back my comment with regards that this Chanel bag that you just bought is not suitable for you. Initally i thought is those classic 2.55, but when i took a 2nd look, its actually a jumbo vintage Chanel! suits you alot! if its me and able to afford, i also will prefer a vintage version!
thanks for replying to my msg earlier…
zhi // November 13, 2009 at 6:18 pm |
Congrats Joanne…You get nomination for Best Actress in Asian Television Award for your role in THE LITTLE NYONYA.
I hope you will win.
coco // November 13, 2009 at 11:58 pm |
HI joanne, i always love the maxi jumbo XL… might sharing which ebay seller u acutally bought from>> maybe the name of seller…. u are really very stylist i like u!!!!
chocobebz // November 14, 2009 at 8:46 am |
Thanks for the info, so does this mean that you bought yours from ebay? Hope you can share more info on this.
Thanks again Joanne…have a great weekend!
fiona // November 14, 2009 at 9:24 am |
hi joanne,
how much does this bag cost, 4k? haha. why didn’t you get in local stores?
rebecca // November 15, 2009 at 11:29 am |
i think this vintage is no longer available in all Chanel boutique,but from what Joanne post it seem very brand new. Wonder is hers is used or brand new,
chanel fans // November 14, 2009 at 1:16 pm |
HI Joanne, care to share which seller from Ebay u bought from?? is it brand new??
joannepeh // November 15, 2009 at 11:33 am |
Hi Chanel fans and those interested,
It is a vintage bag, so can’t be brand new, and hence answers the question from Fiona about why I didn’t get it from the local stores. I tend to prefer vintage items because they have more character and I like to think it’s more environmentally friendly to reuse a pre-owned item that the previous owner no longer needs/wants. In a way, I want to balance my purchase so that I can still get what I desire without contributing excessively to consumerism.
A new jumbo size Chanel in the local stores cost about $5K upwards, so that’s a lot of money that at this point in time, I’m not ready to spend. I got mine for less than that amount that’s for sure. I’m sorry I will not reveal who I bought it from. That information is private and in this case irrelevant as most sellers of pre-owned items are individuals and may or may not have multiple similar items for sale. If you’re looking at getting your own pre-owned items on eBAY, the only advice I can give and reiterate once more is to check out the seller’s ratings, and always communicate with the seller first before bidding. I’m a last-minute bidder because if the item is still listed by then, it means the seller is sincere and fair. If a seller is willing to negotiate with you over email, remember, he/she is also probably negotiating with many other bidders, so don’t think the deal is sealed. eBAY does not allow deals to take place outside of eBAY so you might want to be careful with that.
Good luck with the search!
Love,
Joanne
BK // November 16, 2009 at 8:05 am
I’m with you on this, “I like to think it’s more environmentally friendly to reuse a pre-owned item that the previous owner no longer needs/wants.” Great advice on the part advocating not spending beyond one’s means.
pure // November 14, 2009 at 1:24 pm |
hi joanne, just bought the dec elle, glad tt u have found yr love one, i oso waiting for someone who could holds my heart, noe tt that u have been single for quite some time, in the other hand i oso have been single for nearly 10 yrs, i noe i m ugly,
btw whoever u r with infuture u have my bless!
Elise // November 15, 2009 at 9:14 pm |
Love your bag, is this a Jumbo XL or Jumbo?? I totally agree the idea of pre-owned as the price is pretty high n beyond my budget.
Thanks for your generous sharing on your bag!! U just another fashion icon to me!!
an // November 15, 2009 at 10:57 pm |
hey babe check out the “tagged” under the post, it’s a XL
vialentino // November 15, 2009 at 11:36 pm |
wow wow…lovely bag ! very luxury looking!
Diana // November 16, 2009 at 11:51 am |
Hi Joanne, nice bag! And, may I know which digital camera are you using?
BB // November 16, 2009 at 3:50 pm |
Nice chanel bag ! But I’m sure the one replying back as “JoannePeh” is her PA right?
Dawn // November 16, 2009 at 6:39 pm |
Hey Joanne,
Just to let you know, You can actually collect your item (even if you receive the delivery advice that day) on the same day after 2pm! (:
They actually DO allow! (:
joannepeh // November 16, 2009 at 6:54 pm |
Hi Dawn,
Probably depending on the mode of shipping. The one that came specifically gave me an earliest time possible for collection.
Joanne
aud // November 17, 2009 at 12:58 pm |
nice n classic bag!!!! a lust for every woman but a splurge that is worth it!!!!
hazel // November 17, 2009 at 5:07 pm |
omg i want that bag T_T
yangyang // November 17, 2009 at 5:36 pm |
Hi, i bought this vintage jumbo at S$1800 in Japan last year. IS really a good find, ebay is abit too ex.
joannepeh // November 17, 2009 at 10:37 pm |
Yang Yang,
Where in Japan? A vintage store?
Joanne
shyn // November 18, 2009 at 10:58 pm |
hey joanne! i have the exact same vintage 2.55 jumbo in lambskin as u! i bot it in a SG 2nd hand shop tho. Yours is in a very good condition! better than mine (and i thot mine was in a v good condition when i got it already). mine’s 10 years old, how abt yours?
it really is my grail bag, wanted it for ages and when i finally saw it in a 2nd hand shop just HAD to have it. =)
Elise // November 23, 2009 at 8:58 pm |
How much u get it?? From eBay price seems 23k onward n the condition not as good as Joanne.
Wonder wat is the price range she pay at least we hav an indication
Princesspinky // November 19, 2009 at 5:49 pm |
Hey Its a very class and nice bag!
Maria // November 27, 2009 at 9:21 pm |
Omg, the chanel 2.55 is to die for! Absolutely gorgeous!
NC // December 11, 2009 at 10:27 am |
Hey Joanne
I surfed the net and saw yr post when I was contemplating to buy the very same bag from ebay. And now I finally got it! Its luxurious just that the hologram no. faded due to wear and tear.. but was assured that its authentic and 15 years in age.. still looks well kept..
Have you got the number and card as well?
Now Im thinking how to maintain it cos I have absolutely no idea! Any tips?
joannepeh // December 12, 2009 at 8:49 pm |
Dear NC/CN,
Yes it comes with authenticity card and sticker. I won’t buy otherwise cos’ claims might be bogus.
But I heard a bag guru tell me that you can tell a real Chanel from a fake from the way it’s made.
I can’t advise cos’ I’m new to this too.
Joanne
CN // December 11, 2009 at 11:04 pm |
Hey Joanne
I just bought the same bag as yours from ebay! My first too!! However, the bag did not come with the authenticity card as the owner lost it. Did yours include the card and sticker? And do you have any idea how to maintain the bag as Im totally clueless.. any tips?
skinnyb // December 29, 2009 at 2:01 pm |
Hi Joanne,
Im looking for vintage chanel too. But Im not sure how much should I pay for a vintage jumbo. Can u give me the range of price u paid for yours? $1500-$2000?
Pat C // January 6, 2010 at 11:58 pm |
Hey Joanne,
are you able to advise on whether how to tell a real chanel bag from a fake one with the serial no? I really like your bag and seen one or two on ebay very rare but the chanel logo seems smaller than that of yours?
Elaine // January 13, 2010 at 2:54 pm |
Hi Joanne
Love your bag,:) i own a vintage CHANEL flap backpack as well, you are rite, has much more character than a brand new one and it’s a painful price;)
By the way, this might sounds totally off topic, but i do have a lot of vintage apparel in my shop, http://www.dylan.sg —which are sourced from all around the world, will be honoured if you were to take a look to see if any thing fancies you or maybe even a feedback on what makes you tick:)
Have a great week !!
elaine
S // February 2, 2010 at 11:10 am |
hi joanne
i came across a same bag on another website and i dont know how to make sure its the real thing!
but it looks like yours and ive been admiring it for the longest ever, care to help me out?
my email is there! (: