Purseforum has an abundance of users who post what they see at boutiques, as well as what styles are available based on what their salespeople share with them. Do you know what I discovered? All of the products featured on Maddy Loves are products that I have tried for myself over a period of time. The brush is super soft; even on my sensitive cheeks I cant feel any scratchiness at all. I am obsessed with Purseforums Chanel subforum, which may or may not be a good thing. I absolutely love the leather on my Square Mini because it is so puffy and delicious to touch. Save yourself that personal shopper mark-up, and find it yourself! I took some photos on my phone and some with my Nikon so you could see the bag under different lighting conditions. Also some styles are so popular that youll end up waiting more than a year for it, so you might have to buy pre-loved if you are wanting to get your hands on it sooner rather than later. I went into this process knowing the specific model of bag I wanted the Diana. The size is relatively small, you can see a comparison of it below with the MAC 168, and the hairs are short and bushy. The bijoux chain is longer than the Square Mini, but not as long as the Rectangular Mini. I spent years prior just browsing and dreaming but was never willing to put out the money for it. You can see the original photos and tweets here and here. The colour is a lot softer than the white side in that its just a beautiful shimmer and not frosty. Rouge (now assigned a number like all other permanent Chanel blushes 79), is a fiery red blush with specks of gold shimmer. If you have the option, you should ask if the seller can ship via DHL. From left to right: Starlet, P & J Marrakesh, Distraction, Rose Cache. To be paying over normal retail price is one thing, but to be paying over retail for a bag that has been altered?! Chanel Perles et Fantaisies Illuminating Powder a must-have for all Chanellovers! Probably not. Regardless, the quality is superb and I can imagine myself using this for years to come. I got mine from my friend Orchmelia, who is a personal shopper in the US. This was a good thing, yes, but it shows that eBay listings can be inaccurate. I really dont bring a lot of stuff around with me, but even then I still have to downsize my wallet to a cardholder, which is a little annoying. Japanese vintage sellers are some of the most reliable and trusted on the market, particularly because Japan has very strict laws when it comes to counterfeits, and from what I hear, Japanese bag owners also tend to take better care of their bags, so the condition of the item will be better when it hits the resale market. Because the bag has been discontinued for almost two decades, the next challenge was trying to find the bag at the right condition for the right price. Rose Initiale is a true blue-based pink, Espiegle is a peach with gold shimmers, and Prim and Proper is a beige with some plum and brown undertones. I also looked at Vestiaire Collective; Fashionphile; The Real Real; Tradesy; and 1st Dibs. I used my nail to lightly run it against the thread and paint came off! You only need to touch your blush brush to the pan ever so slightly and you will get an intense colour. Im constantly on the lookout for that HG blush brush. I find that sometimes I wonder if people think Im wearing an Aldo or F21 bag because it is so widely copied. It was listed for $4,725 (before tax), excellent condition, and Ill insert a photo of the listing below since the link no longer works. While this takes more effort to apply in the morning due to how pigmented it is, it does give me the more natural blush of colour. I used this bag every day for a few months, and I didnt notice any scratches or marks on it. I am in no way a Chanel expert, but I have picked up a few tips and tricks along the way which can help you find the style that you are looking for. One thing that came up in my research that I didnt anticipate to be so common was that a lot of vintage bags are re-dyed or re-coloured. I had lots of questions running through my head so the first thing I did was email Leather Surgeons to ask if my suspicions of the grommets and chain links was correct. I had asked the seller if the bag had been repainted or redyed, and they did not know. Even though it was repainted, the leather still feels very soft. I am back with another handbag / fashion post. Now, the gaps in the chain link, the creasing in the grommets and the base of the turn lock, that difference in texture and color in the back pocket ALL made sense. Ive just started using a leather conditioner to enhance the leather and also ensure its longevity, so I hope that this bag will last me for the rest of my lifetime. This brush, priced at $52 CAD is not at all affordable, but when I played with it at the Chanel counter, I was set on getting it. If youre buying from a Japanese seller, they have the option of shipping via DHL or EMS, which is similar to Canada Post Xpresspost. Upon closer inspection I noticed a distinct line that showed a more matte texture and a different color too. Based on my research, the Diana small was sized in between a rectangular mini and a small classic flap, and the Diana medium was sized similar to a medium classic flap. The two bags are my Chanel Classic Square Mini in black caviar with light gold hardware and the Chanel Reissue Mini in black distressed calfskin with shiny gold hardware. They are not doing very well in that department. I recently received it and it was every bit as beautiful and unique as I had remembered it to be. Depending on the style you want, itd be a good idea to stalk consignment sites such as Fashionphile or Anns Fabulous Finds to see the trend of prices for the style you are looking for. The white side is a frosty white that is extremely pigmented; a tiny bit goes a long way. Sadly the Square Mini is no longer available in the caviar leather. I paid US$3,600 including tax and shipping. I did pay duty on this when it arrived in Canada, but it was very immaterial compared to the value of the bag. I relied on Chase Amies Chanel mini reviews quite a bit, and her Square Mini is from a season where it was slightly bigger, so her Square Mini in the caviar leather can fit more than her Rectangular Mini, despite her Rectangular Mini being in a softer lambskin leather. But I love it because it is such a practical bag, and not because of how it makes me feel, if that makes sense. All in all, Im very happy to have finally found this. In addition to the very small size, another limitation is the length of the strap. They should hire me instead! I use a relatively compact wallet (LV Victorine), and while it does fit in the bag, it wont fit much else after that. It was painted over and whoever did it did not do a thorough job. The flap of the bag, though, looks perfectly smooth. Before I purchased mine, I looked at countless Youtube reviews, blog reviews, Instagram photos comparing the Square Mini and the Rectangular Mini and it was clear that depending on the season, the Square Mini can fit more OR less than the Rectangular Mini. The TL;DR of this is that you should do a lot of research to make sure that you know what you are buying, and in the end, it might not turn out 100% perfect and what you expected, but overall itll still be a good experience. The details on this highlighter is just so incredible. Was it altered? OF COURSE I WAS. The swatch you see is just from one swirl in the pan with my index finger for both the heavy swatch and the blended one. After almost a year of owning it, I still dont feel super passionate about it. Anyways, the big day arrived, and I ripped open the box as soon as it was dropped off. The pan is pressed with a pearl necklace embellishment andthe Chanel signature double-C logo it is truly a work of art. I was so disappointed and so sad that Fashionphile sold a bag without disclosing this. Maddy Loves is not affiliated with any of the brands, companies or products unless otherwise specified. The downside is that it is quite expensive, at $52 CAD and $54 USD. The base of the turn lock had some creases too! My blush brush of choice is Chanel brush #4, which is the perfect size for my cheeks. A beauty editor in Japan, Abe Sawako tweeted two photos of the upcoming Chanel autumn (fall) collection for 2013. Even the brand new bags they listed clearly have crooked flaps or structural issues, yet its not listed in the description. I found that buying Chanel isnt anything like buying other luxury brands. Have you found your HG blush brush yet? Im 169cm / 56 and while it does fit cross-body on me, I would never wear it cross-body because it hits me high on hip, almost to my waist (see my comparison pictures below). Please share it with us! The Reissue Mini has been available for a few seasons and I dont see it going anywhere in the time being. I was unemployed at the time and freshly graduated from university, so I felt like I didnt deserve another blush, albeit how much it was different, limited edition, and looked so amazing on my cheeks. At least the hardware felt heavy and legit. It is slightly more viscous and not as liquidy and light as most of my other Chanel polishes that glide on effortlessly. Chanel releases a Le Blanc collection each spring. To me, it really is a special occasion bag that I can take out once in a while, or if were having a romantic date night / stroll around town, I might bring this bag with me if I wanted something light. Since I was new to buying vintage, I wanted to make sure that the transaction would be low risk, so I decided that I would buy from a Japanese seller. Just based on what Ive seen, some styles that have pretty good pre-loved prices include any lambskin styles, and the classic Medium/Large flap in beige clair caviar leather in either gold or silver hardware. [UPDATE II] This collection should ship to counters on June 10, 2013. I couldnt pass up the opportunity and knowing there is a return policy pushed me over the edge to purchase it right away. Similar to other handbags in the Reissue line, it comes with the Bijoux chain, which is the original Chanel bag chain. I had around 10 websites bookmarked which I refreshed every day to see if there were new stock that came in. Since Im 56 and a US size 8 / UK size 12, and I have one Chanel Jumbo and two Chanel minis, I thought that the Diana medium would be a better fit for my body size and my needs. FASHION | Review of Veja Campo sneakers in Extra White / Matcha, FASHION | First impressions of my Polene Numero Un Nano in Terre de Sienne / Terracotta, HANDBAG REVIEW | Chanel Classic Square Mini vs. Chanel Reissue Mini, FASHION | My experience buying vintage Chanel, featuring my medium Diana bag in beige lambskin, Feature - Sunday Riley Luna vs. From the photos, you can see that there will be a new line of cream blushers in 6 shades, an eyeshadow quad, some single eyeshadows, 3 nail polishes, and some new shades in the New Coco Shine range as well. It can be like buying Hermes, where the styles are extremely hard to find, especially in Canada. The code is something like 15 or 18 characters long, and is unique to a particular style, in a specific leather and colour. The reseller had over 30,000 positive reviews on eBay, and eBay and Paypal also have authenticity guarantees, so I felt like I was protected in case the transaction didnt go well. The hardware on mine is shiny gold hardware, which I like but dont *love. I was not letting it go so I scanned the bag inside out, top to bottom and I kept seeing signs of a bad paint job. Youd be surprised that buying pre-loved doesnt always mean you can save money a lot of times very popular pre-loved styles can come with a steep mark-up. I believe the discrepancy is because Minis are seasonal bags, so every season they just change how they want things done. I smelled the bag and it smelled like an old leather car, which was a good sign. Im very happy with the bag I received. She ordered it for me from Saks. Heres a photo of me modelling the medium Diana. I paid this over the internet using a link they had sent me, so by the time the bag arrived, the courier just dropped it off with no additional paperwork. Some of them included Hedy; Amore Japan; and eBay. Can you spot all the inconsistencies in the paint job? Regardless, both styles are very Chanel and you cant go wrong with either purchase. I was in shock! Some amazing resources I found to research the bag itself included My Grandfathers Things, a specialist in Diana bags who owns multiples of each size so she often does comparison photos and also videos; Facebook, specifically the Chanel Reetzy Groups; Instagram, using the hashtag #ChanelDiana; as well as Youtube.
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