Getting my dream Chanel bag (Part II): Researching...

After convincing my husband that spending $2000 on a purse is OK, the next step is to go look for one =) We stopped by Saks a couple of months ago to try on a few purses in person. With a $2000 budget in mind, I know I wouldn’t have so many choices. If money wasn't an issue, my first choice would be this jumbo flap. It’s so gorgeous! Sadly, the $4000 price tag is wayyy out of my price range right now. I've tried on both the Wallet On Chain (WOC) and the Petite Shopper Tote (PST) in store that day.

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In my opinion, the WOC is a very sophisticated and versatile piece. They are great for occasions and party wear. Unfortunately, I am a big purse kind of girl. Although, I don't need to carry my work laptop home anymore but it is still fairly small for all my junk =)

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As for the PST, it is the best bang for the buck. The PST is bigger and roomier than a classic flap but it costs a few hundreds less. However, the style isn't as flattering. After all, a classic flap is the "trademark" Chanel bag. The PST didn't get husband's vote that day.

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If you're a Chanel lover, you probably have heard that Chanel had another price increase for their classic bags as of June 1st. If you're curious about new prices, here are some #s provided by a fellow blogger. Prices do not include tax. Isn't that crazy??? If you're looking for a pre-owned Chanel bag, I highly suggest you check out this excellent post from Tiffany of I am Style-ish.

• For the mini flap, it was $2200 (now $2600)
• For the small flap, it was $3200 (now $3800)
• For  the m/l flap, it was $3400 (now $4000) 

I've been searching and searching patiently (and quietly) for months. At one point, I thought my search would never end. It finally did! If you follow me on Twitter, you already know that I've found "the one". I am completely in love with this purse. My hands were shaking when I found her...LOL..I showed it to my husband. He looked at it for 5 seconds and all he said was "Go for it, babe" =) I didn't jump on it right away even with my husband's approval. I thought about it for another day and I finally told myself "That's it! I am getting it". The purse is on its way to me. Stay tuned for the reveal of my new love =)