My dad said he was thinking of getting me a purse for my big 2-0...he started rattling off ideas like Gucci and Fendi, but I've never been really all that into either brand. I know that anything he buys will veer towards the classic territory, so I can't get a Balenciaga or a Chloe Silverado or anything like that. So there's always the two bags I lust after ridiculously...a Chanel quited (I don't need black or brown, but what other colors could I get?), and the LV Epi Alma in red (but do I really want another LV?)...but then I saw THIS
The only problem I ever had with the Boogie was that it didn't have a zip closure...but this Boston Boogie does...has anyone seen it IRL in another color? I don't need a dark brown or black bag, but a colored one would be awesome.
P.S.: I'm a spolied brat, I know.
ETA: pics of Chanel quilted and LV alma for reference purposes.
ohhh get the alma in red!!! i don't like LV either (i only have the large speedy for an overnight bag)...but i love the red alma. the cream quilted chanel isn't bad either. or MJ, but i'm just really digging the MJ multipocket. i wish it was my birthday!!! let us know what you decide.
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oh my gosh i can't believe i forgot to tell you guys, lilykind your post reminded me--i got the chanel quilted classic in red lambskin---it is DIVINE! but i think i got the last red one at neimans but i'm sure the chanel store might have it?
oh i also love the red epi btw but have never seen the boogie in person. hth and happy hunting!
I vote for the Celine Boston Boogie - but you know how I feel about the Celine boogies! Btw, the regular Boogie bags do zip up, it's just a fabric compartment inside the bag...:)
Boston Boogie!
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I LOVE the red alma. And thats a lot coming from soneone that's not a huge LV fan. LOVE. I"ve liked it for some time, and you've mentioned it too. As far as Chanel colors, maybe a deep blue or a bright color like lime green. Marissa/Mischa had a lime green one and it looked really funky but awesome with whatever she was wearing. I like the Celine bag, but not the contrast stitching. If you can find an awesome Chanel or LV bag, I think you should get that.
Celine: totally hot. Especially if it come in other colors.
Chanel: love it in the peachy color that they do, I have it in black though and find it hard to dress down. Its also kind of small (I like to carry around a ton of stuff)
i love the boogie, lilykind. even in the black, you would get so much use out of it.
another idea: since your dad specifically mentioned gucci, do you like the jackie o. bag? i think it's really great and classic, and the size is perfect. you could be very styling in that for years to come.
quote: Originally posted by: bumblebee "another idea: since your dad specifically mentioned gucci, do you like the jackie o. bag? i think it's really great and classic, and the size is perfect. you could be very styling in that for years to come. "
I did take a look at the Jackie O's in the Gucci monogram and they didn't really "sing" to me. I am planning to take a stroll into the Celine, Gucci, Chanel, and LV stores for research purposes this weekend.
Right now I think I want to hold off on the Chanel...I'm a Chanel girl at heart, but unless there is a showstopping color that I must absolutely own (which I have yet to see...), I think I'd want to wait five years (or until my black Moschino purse is shot) and get it as a 25th birthday present to myself or something, because I always envisioned owning that back in black. The Boogie and the Alma are both making my heart spin in mad circles....