My first Chanel bag - Cruise Collection 2016

As the title says, my first Chanel bag! I have a few Chanel accessories like earrings, necklaces, rings and card holder but not a bag. So I did a lot a lot of research on which to get. Especially when it's the first one. Whether I want it in caviar, lambskin, calfskin with GHW or SHW etc. All these are definitely considerations before purchasing it! So when I was rostered a Milan flight, I told myself, I need to get one! I always wanted a Chanel bag since many years ago. But the price is so steep, I just can't bear to do it. And mainly because my card can't swipe that much amount of $$ back then.

So, I wanted a Chanel mini rectangular flap, in caviar with gold hardware. I've tried the medium, jumbo flap and all of them looks damn big on me. As I'm only 5'1, the bag looks very huge on my petite frame. It's like someone who is a regular XS wearing a L size shirt. So, except for mini, I'm not gonna take the rest of the size. Plus I've read so much on how many things a mini can hold compared to a medium flap! Due to the design of a double flap on the medium flap, it doesn't holds as much in a medium compared to a mini. 

The mini comes in 2 sizes, 1) the square 2) the rectangular. My first instinct is to get a rectangular one. Cause the square one just feels weird. Not as classy imo. There's only 1 Chanel in Milan. When I went in, the SA told me that there's no stock of the mini for the past 1 year already. My colleagues encourage me to look at what else they have in stocks. And I'm glad I did! The SA took out w few bags for me to try. My main objective was a small flap bag. After much consideration, I've finally decided on the small flap bag from the cruise collection!! It comes with blue, black, yellow, orange, pink etc. I wanted to do an unboxing video but seriously I was about to sleep and damn tired from the flight so, I skipped that. Haha.

I really like the small dangling Chanel logo at the chain! It's so pretty!!! It's a seasonal piece but the most highly raved piece! Saw it on a lot of YouTube videos about the size and the beautiful aged calfskin! Very timeless and vintage looking. Although it looks small but it's bigger than a rectangular mini and more spacious. The aged calfskin also makes the whole beauty looks exceptionally beautiful yet vintage. I didn't regret my choice of choosing a seasonal piece as my first Chanel although I really wanted a classic and the resale value of a classic is much much higher. But, I will not resale in anyway. So, am really loving this.

Ps, I'm not encouraging anyone to get such an expensive bag. And never get something that your savings can't pay off. Buy only when you have worked hard enough for it or you've saved long enough

Day 4 in Paris (Mona Lisa, Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris)

As you know, this is really backdated. As much as I try to remember what happened on that day, I would rather share with you the precious photos I got from the trip. Everything is good. And I'm waiting to go back to the beautiful city again. 

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Last day working in the heart of Marina.

My last day with the company was 17th April. Can't believe I've left for close to 3.5 months. This year seems to fly past so fast. I cannot imagine how my life will stray and how different I will be if I've not met them. They shaped my thinking and perspective towards many things. When I first started not knowing anything till now, I can successfully says that I manage to experience many things that I've never had before. I really enjoy meeting new people, knowing their culture, knowing their background. Many heartfelt gratitude to the people that I've crossed paths with. This is definitely not goodbye. As I'm sure we'll cross paths again.