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. That was my experience with Chanel Joues Constrate in Rouge, a once limited edition blush from the Byzantine de Chanel collection released for pre-Fall 2011. 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 a light pink mini rectangular flap bag in caviar! * I kind of wished I waited for the more recent iterations of it, which has the brushed gold hardware, which not only is more scratch-resistant, but makes it look less like a F21 or Aldo knock-off of the Reissue bag. All of the opinions on Maddy Loves are solely my own and do not reflect the opinions of the brands or companies. The Reissue Mini has been available for a few seasons and I dont see it going anywhere in the time being. A few weeks back, my Chanel sister found a bag she thought I would love and sent the link over for me to check out. It kind of reminds me of Becca Pearl in a white that its just a pure silvery white highlighter. You probably also dont want to stuff this bag too full because the structured shape will eventually stretch out, and then it wont retain its cute, compact look. You want them to get to know you as a person and not just as a customer, and once youve built up that relationship, you can see if they are willing to find things for you. I had asked the seller if the bag had been repainted or redyed, and they did not know. I used to be intimidated by strong lips but now theyre my favourite statement piece to wear. The Chanel Classic Square Mini in caviar is one of the hardest bags to find on the market, not just because they were discontinued in the caviar leather in the last two years, but because Chanel didnt make very many of them to begin with. I paid on Tuesday night, it shipped Wednesday night, DHL got it on Thursday morning, and it arrived in Vancouver at around 1PM on Friday. Sponsorships/invitations? Im warning you now because this product is an absolute must-have for all and any Chanel fans. Again, my gut was telling me what this bag had was not normal wear and tear (also confirmed by the wonderful people on the forum). When I did a swatch of it side by side though (see comparison shots below), it looks very different so now I feel better about my $30 indulgence. At least the hardware felt heavy and legit. So after all that, are you convinced that you need this? Like how Dior has done it with their cream blush release, it looks like the Chanel cream blushes are colour coordinated with a lipstick for each of the blush shades. Look forward to hearing from you! I recently received it and it was every bit as beautiful and unique as I had remembered it to be. The way I got my hands on this bag was actually through pure luck. Have you found your HG blush brush yet? Please share it with us! As described earlier, the softer leather on the Reissue Mini means that I can get more stuff in the bag, compared to the Square Mini which is way more structured and requires you to pare down your belongings when you go out. The brush is super soft; even on my sensitive cheeks I cant feel any scratchiness at all. Unfortunately, Chanel discontinued both the Square and Rectangular Minis in the caviar leather. As a luxury brand, Chanel primarily works on relationship sales. I recently picked up my very first piece of vintage Chanel and I wanted to share my experience with you in case anyone was interested in getting one too. This strap is short, especially in comparison to the Rectangular Mini. The quilting on the Reissue Mini is more distressed and flattened, so its not as fun to touch. Then I noticed the chain links at the base of the bag had noticeable gaps on both sides. I wouldnt think of this, or use this, as an everyday bag. Since the Diana is a vintage bag (they stopped production of it in the 90s, and while it was reissued in 2015, significant design changes were made for the reissue), I wouldnt be able to go into a store to try it on and had to rely on internet reviews and photos to decide this. The first time I tried this blush on, I was on the fence about it. Because of the structured leather, this bag does not have as much give so you cant just stuff your bag full of stuff the flap wont clasp. The code is something like 15 or 18 characters long, and is unique to a particular style, in a specific leather and colour. Currently, a mini rectangular flap bag goes for $4,000 USD. It applies incredibly smoothly and non-patchy. I mean, there was no hiding it yet nowhere in their description was hole listed. I was so disappointed and so sad that Fashionphile sold a bag without disclosing this. Over the years, Ive accumulated a ton of red lip products today Im sharing some old favourites as well as some new discoveries. From left to right: Starlet, P & J Marrakesh, Distraction, Rose Cache. Im extremely thankful for that because this year the star product of the collection is the gorgeous Perles et Fantaisies Illuminating Powder. The pink side is even more beautiful. Chanel Le Vernis in 575 Starlet a preview ofsummer! I dont think I will ever purchase another Chanel bag from them. 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. The CC turnlock is so quintessentially modern Chanel, and it elevates any and all outfits I wear with this. It was a damn near perfect match! For those reasons, I ended up getting my Diana bag from a popular Japanese reseller of vintage bags from eBay, and paid using Paypal. I took some photos on my phone and some with my Nikon so you could see the bag under different lighting conditions. I also posted on purse forum to ask what normal creasing would look like around the grommets and about the chain links. Keep in mind that each salesperson works with many clients, so theyre not going to remember which styles you are looking for you really have to proactively ask them, and ask often, in order to get them to remember you and the style youre looking for. Maybe theyre fine on the authentication part, but in terms of analyzing the bags for quality? Its hard to tell via photos if the bag had been repainted; one thing to look out for is if the leather looks wrinkled, if the stitches and the corners and nooks of the bag look like there is paint on it. If you have the option, you should ask if the seller can ship via DHL. Please exercise discretion when making your purchasing decisions. Vancouver, and Canada in general, is like a Chanel deadzone because the stores here dont order much of each seasons stock, so if you want to plan ahead to what is going to be available, check out the Purseforum. An overview of eight red lipsticks in different textures andfinishes, Estee Lauder Pure Colour Envy Shine Sculpting Lipstick in Empowered, Lise Watier Baiser Velours in Eternal Kiss, Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain in New York Scene, The one that got away: Chanel Joues Contraste inRouge. If you want a mini Chanel bag that comes in a more durable leather, a good alternative is the Reissue Mini. My cheeks are naturally quite red, so I need to do a decent amount of cover-up before I apply this, otherwise it will just accentuate the redness in my skin. When Chanel announced the Reissue Mini, I jumped on it despite not being completely in love with it. The price of vintage bags has also changed a lot in the last 6-12 months, primarily driven by the multiple price increases, as well as overall consumer awareness to be more sustainable, so it was important to also understand the price trends so you arent overpaying for something. This comes only in Chanels baked blush formula, which usually means that it is sheer, but this one is actually super with a lot of emphasis pigmented. Chanel revamped their brush collection two years ago and the #4 Blush Brush was a part of the revamp. The bag was recolored! Owe it to Covid or being sick, but I decided that this was the year I would finally treat myself. Ive come pretty close to it with the Rock & Republic blush brush, which I bought about 3-4 years ago but it has already been discontinued. Sheila is a Vancouver, Canada-based beauty, lifestyle, and fashion blogger, since 2008. I.e., if you have a good relationship with one or many salespeople, they will try harder to get you the styles you want. To see the original photos, please go back to the respective sites, thank you! Was it altered? Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I dont have a massive collection, but I have a few things that I carefully choose to put my money into. Leather type can also affect the pre-loved price, for example pre-loved lambskin will usually not sell as well as caviar, so if you are looking for a lambskin style, you can likely find one in good condition for a good price. Even though it was repainted, the leather still feels very soft. The leather is a bit dry, stiff and wrinkled in the back. The flap of the bag, though, looks perfectly smooth. I had wanted the beige Diana, which is harder to find than the black, and usually came in worse conditions than the black because light-coloured lambskin is harder to maintain than black. This was a good thing, yes, but it shows that eBay listings can be inaccurate. 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. While the price at the time, US$3,200, was a couple hundred dollars higher than buying it in Canada after conversion, I knew there was no way in hell I would ever get my hands on one of these locally. I used my nail to lightly run it against the thread and paint came off! I love love love that it comes with the four grommets, as that means I can also double up the chain and wear it under my arm. Now in order to build a relationship, you can either buy lots from a single salesperson, or if you are just looking for a specific bag, go visit the store often and chat with a particularsalesperson. I was thinking the Chanel gods gave me a chance at this bag since I couldnt get the Rose Clair. 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. I normally put my cards in a zippy cardholder, that way I get my key case (LV 6 key holder), phone (iPhone X, substituted with a Chanel flat cardholder for the photo), and a mini hand cream into the bag. You can likely find very similar colours in drugstore or other non-luxury brands. 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. Chanel Perles et Fantaisies Illuminating Powder, Red lips for all occasions! My morning makeup routine is very simple foundation, powder, blush, mascara. The primary thing that made me a little bit disappointed about this bag is that the bag looks to have been repainted. It is very similar in height and depth as my Square Mini, but slightly wider as it is more of a rectangular shape. Chanel released a capsule collection for Spring/Summer 2013 called the Avant Premiere de Chanel. As a bag for function, the Reissue Mini is way better in terms of everyday wear. Rouge (now assigned a number like all other permanent Chanel blushes 79), is a fiery red blush with specks of gold shimmer. But I love it because it is such a practical bag, and not because of how it makes me feel, if that makes sense. At the time I purchased that bag, I also saw another Chanel bag listed in excellent condition and there was clearly a gaping hole at the base of the bag that was in their photos. This bag was listed for $4,725 and I paid a total of $5,162.06 after sales tax. The one major downside of this bag is that, like I mentioned earlier, a lot of fast fashion brands have essentially stolen the square turnlock flap bag style and made their own versions of it. You can see that Distraction is a cooler pink with iridescent shimmer, whereas Starlet is warmer and leaning towards almost a rose under certain lights. I thought it was just due to sun damage, but later I would realize that was a big red flag. Some styles you have no choice but to buy pre-loved, for example if you want one with hardware that is real gold plated versus just gold coloured. Unless otherwise stated, the products featured on Maddy Loves were provided by brands or PR for editorial consideration. The threads on the bag gave it away- some were colored by the paint, some werent. [UPDATE II] This collection should ship to counters on June 10, 2013. I smelled the bag and it smelled like an old leather car, which was a good sign. I felt every surface of the bag and realized the inside of the back pocket felt different than the rest of the bag. Do you know what I discovered? I also looked at Vestiaire Collective; Fashionphile; The Real Real; Tradesy; and 1st Dibs. Hell. The size is relatively small, you can see a comparison of it below with the MAC 168, and the hairs are short and bushy. 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. This is also when I purchased my bag. I couldnt pass up the opportunity and knowing there is a return policy pushed me over the edge to purchase it right away. The TLDR version of the story is that I was on the hunt for the unicorn 21C Rose Clair and this was the next best thing. Regardless, the quality is superb and I can imagine myself using this for years to come. It is a 2 series bag from 1991-1994, so Im not surprised it was repainted since I imagine beige bags are hard to keep in immaculate condition over nearly 30 years. Sneak peek: Chanel Superstition fall 2013 makeup collection, including new creamblushers! I can fit my normal wallet in this bag, along with my phone, which is an iPhone X (substituted by a Chanel cardholder for the photo because Im taking photos with my iPhone) and keys, as well as hand lotion and a lip balm. From the collection, I picked up a nail polish (surprise, surprise) called Starlet. So, my message to you is be extra careful when shopping for high priced items on Fashionphile. You can more clearly see the gold shimmery-sheen that is subtle and just beautiful. They should hire me instead! 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] I was able to find more photos on Specktraand Freshnet (a swedish magazine). Since you are still spending a good amount of money on a bag that was likely going to be shipped to you from overseas, it was important to do a lot of research to make sure that the bag you are getting suits your needs. They may be working for me, but may not work for you. They say they have experts that are authenticating and examining these bags, but it doesnt seem like it. Marrakesh is borderline shimmer/metallic, I would have to say, especially under sunlight. My gut was saying yes (Leather Surgeons did respond later and confirmed my suspisions). I got mine from my friend Orchmelia, who is a personal shopper in the US. Save yourself that personal shopper mark-up, and find it yourself! It is so bad that despite me owning four Chanel bags, Ive never actually bought a single bag there, only SLGs, accessories, and shoes. I did pay duty on this when it arrived in Canada, but it was very immaterial compared to the value of the bag. 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. Another challenge was making sure that the bag is authentic, since there are a lot of fakes on the market, some of them looking very similar to the real thing. A few months ago, I had a gift card from Holt Renfrew that was about to expire and I couldnt find anything to spend it on, thus I bought the Chanel #4 Blush Brush. 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. Regardless, both styles are very Chanel and you cant go wrong with either purchase. 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. Mine was purchased from Saks from the Chanel Spring/Summer 2018 collection, which is either the last or the second to last season that they made the Square Mini in the caviar leather; now all minis are made only in fabric or in the lambskin. This year was the year that I made the leap into the world of Chanel. but switching up my blushes to suit my outfit for the day. 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. The pan is pressed with a pearl necklace embellishment andthe Chanel signature double-C logo it is truly a work of art. DHL didnt include a detailed invoice breakdown of the duty and taxes owed though, just said that I owed an amount in duty, taxes and brokerage fees. These blushes are all super easy to apply as it is hard to over-apply them, especially during the morning rush while I am still likely half asleep. The ChanelPerles et Fantaisies Illuminating Powder (C$76) is a dual highlighter in one pan. You can still get it in the lambskin, which gets released pretty regularly a few times a year. I am 99% sure this is how personal shoppers help their customers find products. Not only does the U.S. get way more stock that us, they also get it a few weeks earlier so you can see whats available and then call up your salesperson to ask for stock availability. Unless you buy a ton of stuff there every season, there is little to no chance they will put any popular bag aside for you. 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. The softness of the brush helps to prevent any powder flyaway when the brush is being swirled around even the softest of blushes. As someone who is paranoid about scratching my bags, I only have one lambskin bag which I literally never use. This one takes a bit more work to get it evened out and smooth. That longing for something you no longer have because its no longer produced, but the sane part in you refuses to pay 2x the mark-up to acquire it for your collection. Well, I guess you could say it was good in the sense that the color match was really close, and it almost got me. After almost a year of owning it, I still dont feel super passionate about it. Even though I dont wear my bags for other people to look at it, sometimes I do wonder if I could have spent that money on something else that isnt so ambiguous in terms of Chanel branding. The white side is a frosty white that is extremely pigmented; a tiny bit goes a long way. The blush brush is made of all natural hairs. In addition to being a very soft texture thats finely milled and very smooth, the pink also has a gold and peach pearl thats almost a duo-chrome. Ive read some mixed reviews of this highlighter some people love it, some people think its just okay but I have to say that I am in the love camp. When I feel and see my Square Mini, I get butterflies, but with the Reissue Mini, I feel just okay about it. I doubt I will ever need a backup, but that also means I can focus on finding other things that are on my wishlist but are too late to buy retail. 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 used this bag every day for a few months, and I didnt notice any scratches or marks on it. If you arent familiar with Chanel, any work that is done to a Chanel piece that no longer makes it original brings down its value. 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. Anyways, the big day arrived, and I ripped open the box as soon as it was dropped off. You can see the original photos and tweets here and here. Whereas I find buying Louis Vuitton or other brands much less stressful because they dont tend to limit the number of styles that come out each season. Despite all of the issues with this bag, I absolutely love it. The collection is comprised of four new and limited edition nail polishes, with complementing Rouge Coco and Rouge Coco Shine lipsticks. 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. The colour is a lot softer than the white side in that its just a beautiful shimmer and not frosty. They are not doing very well in that department. Maddy Loves will not be held liable for any problems or concerns that arise. I like to make it more interesting (as interesting as it can get!) The horror stories you read and watch online are endless- altered bags, recolored or redyed bags, getting sent a fake bag, etc. Starlet is a watermelon-coral shade with beautiful gold pearl that has become almost a signature for Chanels polishes. The size is pretty much the same as the Chanel Reissue 224, but it does not come with the double flap so capacity is a lot larger compared to the Reissue 224. From left to right: Burberry Kisses in 109 Military Red, Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in 75 Dragon, Estee LauderPure Colour Envy Shine Sculpting Lipstick inEmpowered, Guerlain Rouge G in Rouge Parade, From left to right: Lise Watier Baiser Velours in EternalKiss, Paul & Joe Lipstick in Rosebud, RevlonColorStay Moisture Stain in New York Scene, Shiseido Laquer Rouge in RD413. Ha! Upon closer inspection I noticed a distinct line that showed a more matte texture and a different color too. Ive browsed preloved websites many times, but this time I took the plunge with Fashionphile. In addition to the very small size, another limitation is the length of the strap. Im super happy with the condition and the price that I paid. In addition to the Marcelle Jelly Cheek Flushes, Ive been wearing (from left to right) Chanel Joues Constraste in Rose Initiale (original review), Chanel Joues Constraste in Espiegle (original review), and MAC Prim and Proper, from the Liberty of London collection a few years ago. The base of the turn lock had some creases too! And then the more I looked and touched it, the more apprehensive I became. I love that the size is smaller than other blush brushes on the market because I like to be very precise about where I deposit my blush, and this brush is great at applying blush right on the apples of the cheeks. Ive never seen one of these in real life so it was a shock when I saw it for the first time. I already own at least five other highlighters, and Im not one to buy dupes of products but I just had to have this. I would have used a magnifying glass if I had one, but thankfully I didnt need it. I work in a relatively conservative environment so the makeup I wear is minimal. Hey guys, this isnt what I usually post about, but I do enjoy and indulge in luxury goods every so often. It comes with the leather woven chain, similar to other Classic Flaps, but unlike normal Classic Flaps, both the Square and Rectangular Minis only come with two grommets at the top, so you cant double up your strap and wear it under your arm. In addition, the bushy-ness helps to blend out the colour to a very natural finish. Check out some of the listings I found below that show exactly what Im talking about. 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). Hopefully these tips can be helpful if you are looking to buy your next Chanel piece! Do you need this? Maddy Loves is an unbiased beauty blog and its opinion or conclusion are not influenced by whether the product was purchased or provided as a media sample. 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. Salespeople will always, always save the best stock for the people they already have an existing relationship with. I researched the hell out of this bag, found out which collection it was from (14C and it was otherwise known as Sakura Pink, but officially it is just called Pinkyes it is a unicorn bag), and even did photo comparisons to the 21C Rose Clair to see how it would measure up. I found that buying Chanel isnt anything like buying other luxury brands. Please do not reproduce without permission. The two colours mixed together also work well, even though the white is more dominant because of how frosty it is, so you get less of that peach and gold pearl from the pink. Historically this collection has been an Asia-exclusive or Nordstrom anniversary sale exclusive, but this year distribution of the Le Blanc makeup collection has been widespread. Please share! Im very happy with the bag I received. I believe the discrepancy is because Minis are seasonal bags, so every season they just change how they want things done. Im constantly on the lookout for that HG blush brush. I can wear this both cross-border (it hits me slightly below the hip) and also single strap on the shoulders.

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