VOTE: which red bag?

elaine130 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 04:35 PM

Well, I'm searching around for my next bag which will either be my Christmas or (hopefully) Oct. anniversary gift from my dh.

Right now, I'd love to add a bordeaux bag to my collection! I've narrowed the choices to the following:

1. Guccissima Bouvier Hobo - Bluefly $771

2. Balenciaga Mid-Afternoon - Diabro $926

3. Dior Gaucho tote - Diabro $841

It's got to be sassy, stylish, have staying power and amazing leather! Well, what do y'all think??? Are there any other bags I should consider???

elaine130 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 04:40 PM

Vote! PICS:

1 - Gucci
2 - Balenciaga
3 - Dior

DianneMK · #3 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 05:26 PM

Elaine I love the middle bag.

elaine130 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 06:41 PM

Thanks Dianne! It's the Balenciaga and it's a really nice size. Some people love the leather, others think it looks cheap. I have actually never seen a "Bbag" in person. Has anyone else?

DianneMK · #5 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 07:31 PM

Elaine I would love to own a Bbag..but someday when it is in my budget or I hit the lottery.I don't think it looks cheap at all.It looks very soft.And I don't know anyone who owns one.Great minds think alike.

Marco · #6 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 09:25 PM

Oh my, you have great taste! what a choice to make!

I like the Balenciaga the most.

angelthelson · #7 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 09:44 PM

i like the bbag but i am leaning more on the gucci (as my sis have it and i am jealous of her)

kitsch_k · #8 (**permalink**) 05-12-2007, 05:25 PM

Gucci! it never goes out of style!

elaine130 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-14-2007, 09:58 AM

No one likes the gaucho, huh?

elaine130 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-14-2007, 04:30 PM

okay... i received the gucci bouvier and it is really GORGEOUS! i really just wanted to see what the fuss was about the guccissima so i ordered off of bluefly coz it was a free return ($7.95) for shipping. WOWEE! Well, I'm gonna return it and just hope my dh can get it for me for christmas or hopefully by October anniversary

OR if not, i think i may wait for my ULTIMATE red bag wish: this red jimmy choo tote: Jimmy Choo Belted Bag*-* Handbags*-* Bergdorf Goodman

elaine130 · #11 (**permalink**) 05-16-2007, 06:02 PM

Update: Well, I've decided to return the gucci bouvier after all! I have found what I've been searching for - a new with tags RED CHLOE CHAIN BETTY for $510!!!

What do y'all think??? I can still return this within 7 days after I get it so we'll have to see what it's like IRL...

KeLLi · #12 (**permalink**) 05-16-2007, 06:52 PM

I like the Gucci bag.

elaine130 · #13 (**permalink**) 05-16-2007, 07:05 PM

Thanks for the feedback, Marco, Angel, Kitsch and Kelli! But honestly, if I worked in an office everyday, the Gucci would have been perfect. But since I'm a fulltime stay home mom, I only work part-time (mostly from home), and I'm going to grad school next fall... the Gucci is actually a little too dressy for my casual life style. And since it's got pointy edges on the bottom and I can be pretty careless with my bags, I know it'll be frayed in no time. I hate to let it go, but I wasn't 100% in love with it. Especially the leather. Once you own a chloe choco paddy with cool details.... it's hard to turn back! So I'm going for another Chloe instead. We'll see if this ends my search for the perfect red bag!

angelthelson · #14 (**permalink**) 05-17-2007, 02:04 PM

hmmm if it'sok go after the jc or bbag, so you have another variety =)

EMMY · #15 (**permalink**) 05-17-2007, 04:26 PM

I liked the Gucci bag too but totally hear ya on the lifestyle thing....that Chloe bag is chic!!! When is it coming? We need modeling pics!!

elaine130 · #16 (**permalink**) 05-18-2007, 11:08 AM

well, i'm out of control. now i've added another red bag choice to the mix: a second Chloe Paddington, Medium in RED! "Only" $840 at Aloha Rag! Grrrr...

SA02 MED PADDINGTON RED Product

ctlwyer · #17 (**permalink**) 05-18-2007, 02:37 PM

elaine130!!! You must! You absolutely must have the SA02 Med Paddington Red bag by Chloe.....agh! What a GORGEOUS bag!

kitsch_k · #18 (**permalink**) 05-19-2007, 06:05 PM

wow that chloe betty is really beautiful!!! its sexy but casual..very chic!!!

congratulations on your new baby!!

elaine130 · #19 (**permalink**) 05-20-2007, 11:59 AM

kitsch - i wish i could somehow authenticate it! i got it off ebay for a steal (if it's real). if it's authentic, then i'd like to sell it on ebay...but if not i'll just return it but unfortunately there's a 10% restocking fee : (

laura · #20 (**permalink**) 05-27-2007, 03:41 PM

hi elaine! i'm not sure if you've made a decision yet, but i'd love to throw in my 2 cents

i say...BALENCIAGA ALL THE WAY!! i'm a little biased, of course, because a balenciaga city will be my next purchase. i know nothing about the mid afternoon...have you ever considered a city? they can be hand held or carried on the shoulder, and they hold a lot (by my standards anyway)! the city is about 10"h x 15"w x 3.5"d.

as far as the color goes, bal has a ton of delicious reds! they are to die for!! obviously, since bal discontinues their colors after every season, you'd have to look to ebay to find the past reds (rouge vif and rouge theatre are my favorites!) sometimes there is old stock left over, so if you find a past red you love, then call around and see if anyone has it in stock. also, aloha rag carries bbags and they are wonderful to work with! to find out what they have in stock, email love@aloharag.com.

bal is releasing a red called "rouge" (aka "tomato") for the fall season. you might want to check into that as well! i think all 3 types of hardware are available (regular, giant gold, as well as the new and fabulous giant silver).

okay, well...i hope you made it through my ramblings!!

bagcrazy · #21 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elaine130

well, i'm out of control. now i've added another red bag choice to the mix: a second Chloe Paddington, Medium in RED! "Only" $840 at Aloha Rag! Grrrr...

SA02 MED PADDINGTON RED Product

Ohhh, this is absolutely, absolutely gorgeous!!! I wish it was in my budget, I'd get it in a heartbeat. Love the shade of red!

etali · #22 (**permalink**) 06-02-2007, 07:32 AM

Have you chosen yet? If not, I love the Gucci one.

I'd love to know which one you go for in the end.

carebear · #23 (**permalink**) 06-04-2007, 03:06 PM

Middle one as well. Wow. I couldn't even begin to think of spending that much on a purse. It's uncomprehensable to me.

But good for you!

britjojo · #24 (**permalink**) 06-05-2007, 01:33 AM

I originally would have gone with the gucci but I understand why its no longer a choice. The bbag is my next choice-the third in your first post looks too much like a saddle, looks like a cowgirl should be carrying it.

elaine130 · #25 (**permalink**) 06-05-2007, 03:52 PM

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elaine130 · #26 (**permalink**) 06-05-2007, 04:03 PM

and the winner is: rouge medium paddington!

i also bought a wonderful white chloe patsy - just gorgeous soft and supple lambskin!

but all those other chloes in the background are NOT mine - they were promptly returned (along with the gucci and the other bags!) for a full refund because the edith style was too structured for me. so with three chloes, i think it's clear that i am a bonafide and insane chloe addict!

i will soon be selling off many more of my bags on ebay just to keep up my habit

DianneMK · #27 (**permalink**) 06-05-2007, 04:07 PM

Very nice choice,Elaine!!

elaine130 · #28 (**permalink**) 06-05-2007, 04:10 PM

thanks dianne!

kitsch_k · #29 (**permalink**) 06-07-2007, 12:31 AM

oh elaine im so green with envy!! you have to share with us your ebay username so we can track u down!!! haha..in case u sell any of your babies!

bagcrazy · #30 (**permalink**) 06-07-2007, 08:39 AM

The Chloe bags are stunning!!!! Great choices. Please share with us your ebay user name.

angelthelson · #31 (**permalink**) 06-07-2007, 12:02 PM

you look so beautiful elaine!!! and so are your chloe baggies!! very nice choices!!

elaine130 · #32 (**permalink**) 06-08-2007, 04:46 AM

thanks kitsch, bagcrazy and angel!

MRG · #33 (**permalink**) 06-17-2007, 06:48 PM

I say go with the Balenciaga! I love these bags and I am so glad there are so many BBag lovers on this forum! You can not go wrong with Balenciaga!!!!

kitsch_k · #34 (**permalink**) 06-19-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MRG

I say go with the Balenciaga! I love these bags and I am so glad there are so many BBag lovers on this forum! You can not go wrong with Balenciaga!!!!

true true.. balenciaga has totally become this BIG trendy label under the young designer nicholas...before it used to be an oldies label right?

daisy21 · #35 (**permalink**) 07-10-2007, 01:09 PM

I really like the Balenciaga and the Dior...they're all so different though, I guess it depends on how funky you want to go! Because the Dior has a funkier kind of aesthetic about it. I think I would go with the Bbag.

The Chloe is great too though!

Alessia Etro · #36 (**permalink**) 07-12-2007, 09:34 PM

I would consider this other bag, it is made in snake skin, has red and green and meets all the characteristics you are looking for.

On top of that it is a collection bag, and the price is great check it on this link
eBay Store - The Fashionista Sale: Furla, Marc Jacobs, Dolce Gabbana

shinyrose · #37 (**permalink**) 07-13-2007, 08:17 AM

I liked Balenciaga its trendy....

shinyrose

delnaz

ernstwear · #38 (**permalink**) 07-13-2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elaine130

Well, I'm searching around for my next bag which will either be my Christmas or (hopefully) Oct. anniversary gift from my dh.

Right now, I'd love to add a bordeaux bag to my collection! I've narrowed the choices to the following:

1. Guccissima Bouvier Hobo - Bluefly $771

2. Balenciaga Mid-Afternoon - Diabro $926

3. Dior Gaucho tote - Diabro $841

It's got to be sassy, stylish, have staying power and amazing leather! Well, what do y'all think??? Are there any other bags I should consider???

I think you should consider large chanell tote bag in soft lamb skin leather with large cc on front of bag with double gold chain strape-- always looks classy, fashionable and never out of style-- cant go wrong with this one, but be prepared to up the cost--lol

dreamr802 · #39 (**permalink**) 07-13-2007, 04:17 PM

I personally love the Gucci bag, I think it's really classy and I love that style of purse.

alicehana · #40 (**permalink**) 02-28-2009, 04:48 AM

dior one is better.

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