Thou Shalt Not Covet
There are few actual possessions that I covet as much as the classic black quilted caviar Chanel 2.55. Timeless. Classic. Enduring. Um...Chanel.
I won't deny that I visit this bag at the petting zoo (the Chanel department at my Saks) as often as I can. The double strap, flap version with goldtone hardware is the one for me. She's lovely. Perfectly sized. Ideal. And eventually....she will be mine.
In case you're wondering, no, a vintage version won't do. I won't settle for the Forever 21 pleather version either. I won't buy a pre-loved bag. I won't lower my standards. Eventually I'll walk into Saks and slap down my Amex and she will be mine and I will love her forever. But for now, I covet.
And while I meditate on my future purchase and visualize it as mine, I wonder...what do you covet?
{image via garance doré}
My current obsession: http://i41.tinypic.com/a425b4.jpg
Oh yes, sexy and elegant. Just how I like 'em. I'll gladly join the "Amex Slap Down" group. Soon, very soon.
Loved the post, fab as always!
xoxo.steph
Posted by: Steph. | June 21, 2009 at 10:36 AM
WOW! Those are absolutely stunning, Steph. I think we are the two charter members of the Amex Slap Down group. This meeting is in order!
Posted by: franki durbin | June 21, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Oh wow, just gorgeous!!! I would love an Hermes Birkin bag, as cliche as that sounds. But, they are just perfection to me. I hope you're able to afford your coveted Chanel soon. Love the trench, jewelry, and black nails the model is wearing in the pic. It's inspiring me for the fall. :)
Posted by: Andi | June 21, 2009 at 11:53 AM
I covet all things that sparkle. You can imagine my dilemma.
Posted by: Tina Lane | June 21, 2009 at 08:06 PM
http://www.twitpic.com/830yy
I so covet this car! It is on my vision board. I see it, I visualize myself behind the wheel and it's incredible.
Posted by: Dawn | June 22, 2009 at 01:22 AM
Ah, yes. The classic...never go out of style....for generations even. Yes, the one I do not mind splurging on. :)
Posted by: PG | June 22, 2009 at 10:46 AM
although i have a few already but i still covet the maxi size in black caviar.
Posted by: savvymode | June 22, 2009 at 08:07 PM