REVEAL - Exclusive Chanel Classic Jumbo Flap GHW
Hi Beauties!
I have literally just come back from Florida and
OMG I'm already having withdrawal symptoms. I feel absolutley horrible and quite
depressed after leaving gorgeous sunshine, shopping and loads of fun behind.
Today's post is going to be one of the most exciting posts I have ever
written, and I can definitely say that Disneyland does make dreams come true! I
have a feeling this is going to be quite a lengthy post, as I have been itching
to write this exciting post for you lovelies, so hopefully you can share my
excitement haha. If you don't already know I am a total beauty, lifestyle and
handbag addict. Me my mum and two sisters have our own individual
collections, which is amazing as we often swap them around. I have also been
very lucky to receive some vintage pieces from my mums collection, which I have
added to my growing handbag collection.
Anyway! There has been one bag on my mind for
the longest time, and it is a bag that has become so sought after that even
celebrities are going on wait lists. The Chanel Classic Jumbo Handbag
is probably one of the if not the most classic handbag of all time. The
"Flap" bag comes in different variations, but it was the first successful design
that Coco Chanel ever released. The original version was constructed of jersey or
leather, the outside featuring a hand-stitched quilted design influenced by the
jackets worn by jockeys. The chain strap was a nod to her orphanage years,
reminiscent to Chanel of the abbey caretakers who wore such waist chains to hold
keys. The burgundy red uniform worn by the convent girls was transmuted into the
bag's interior lining.
I first started properly pursuing this handbag in
July this year, as my parents wanted to get it for me as a 21st Birthday
Present, but it had become so rare that it was impossible to find at the time of
my birthday. I decided to get in contact with my Chanel SA Bettina in Florida,
who had previously sold me and my mum a few Chanel goodies including my PST.
Bettina made me aware of how exclusive these handbags were especially with the
Gold Hardware, which is exactly what I wanted. However, I kept in regular
contact with Chanel, and Bettina assured me she would do her very best to get me
my dream jumbo. Anyway, it came to the time to finally get on the plane to
Florida and see if I had been lucky enough to get the handbag. The day before I
had been given some not so great news, as it seemed that the bags might have
become unavailable for purchase. As you can imagine I was quite upset, but at
the same time I was so so grateful to be having such an amazing time in Florida
with my family and boyfriend.
The next day I
decided to venture into Chanel anyway to see Bettina and also to have a look
around the boutique. I can honestly say that when Bettina revealed she did have
a Jumbo for me I was actually speechless and I was totally surprised. However!
the drama didn't end there as Bettina told me that they had maxed out the amount
of Gold Hardware Jumbo's that they could sell, but they still had a Silver
Hardware Jumbo available (which was lovely) but I had my heart set on the Gold
Hardware as it is truly classic and goes with everything in my wadrobe haha. The
next thing I knew another SA come over and said that she hadn't actually
received the official paperwork to say that they weren't allowed to sell me the
last GHW Jumbo. So as you can imagine we rushed the payment through and moments
after the paper work came down to say that they weren't allowed to sell another
handbag! OMG talk about having luck on my side :O - I was already feeling
totally spoilt at this time, but then my parents also knew how much I wanted
some Chanel Ballet Flats and let me choose a pair which I will do a separate
post about soon. If that wasn't enough two girls came into the store asking
about a Black Caviar Jumbo with GHW and I had just brought it.. so I felt
totally blessed to actually own such an exclusive handbag.
As you can
imagine I am extremely grateful to receive such beautiful gifts from my parents,
and I can't wait to do some Autumn/Winter inspired fashion posts for you. I know
this has been one hell of a lengthy post, but I'm sure you understand how
excited I am haha! literally like a big kid right now and I still can't believe
that I own such an amazing handbag. I just realised that the bag was actually
more expensive in Florida due to tax, which made it the same price as the Maxi
which is a size above, but the jumbo is my perfect size :D It still feels
unreal to actually have been lucky enough to get this bag when there are
celebrities waiting for them - Being a true handbag addict I do have some other
purchases in mind so keep your eyes out for them in the future. I am going to
stop with my rambling now and get into a picture post :D
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