Unboxing My First Chanel Bag

Ebony Nikita
6 days ago
4 min read

Hello Dolls,

It’s been my dream to have a Chanel purse for a long time now. I recall in high school having a black quilted crossbody bag from Forever21 that I dubbed my 'f-anel' bag. A cheeky moniker for my Chanel-inspired bag that I strutted down the hallways of my high school wearing. Here we are now.

Chanel trendy cc vanity 2019 pink lambskin black women in luxury pink black barbie 90s

Watch the full video unboxing of my first Chanel handbag where I also model the bag, show what fits inside and give an overview of this darling handbag.

Before purchasing my first Chanel purse, I researched and immersed myself into the world of Chanel. It was worth the time, considering I was making a big purchase. I couldn’t be happier.

This is a seasonal style from Chanel's Trendy CC handbag range. Chanel has produced several additions to its series, including the Trendy CC wallet on chain, phone holder, shoulder bag, east-west bag, and the design I own, the Trendy CC vanity bag.

Before I discovered this purse on Fashionphile, I spent months searching the internet for one in this particular shade of pink. I couldn't find this bag in this particular shade of pink at the boutique because Chanel doesn't repeat the same seasonal colors. There weren't many internet review videos, and I've never seen this bag in person. Despite my nervousness, I felt confident this was 'the one', so I purchased this bag for my birthday.

I chose a unique style. I wanted to choose a bag that I felt like I would create for Chanel if I had the dream opportunity to.

I have a deep love for all things pink, Barbie & vintage. So you can imagine how excited I was to see the Chanel Trendy CC Vanity Case in pink lambskin. It's a girly girl's and vintage lover's dream.

I admire Chanel's 'Barbie' vanity cases from the 1990s. This is the closest design today that emulates that look. Vanity cases have a cutesy, doll-like charm that makes my heart flutter. Voila! That's what I was searching for.

Just a little 90s Chanel inspiration to maybe...obsess over.

& back to our scheduled program...

ENSEMBLES

I love to wear this purse when I want to elevate my look or add a pop to a dressy ensemble. I love wearing this out for a day of shopping, or a romantic date night. It's perfect because it can fit more than the essentials, but it's compact enough to be styled in the evening.

DETAILS

Chanel Trendy CC Vanity Case

Lambskin Leather

19s Pink

features:

Crossbody strap

Zip closure

Flat backside

Dimensions

QUALITY & LEATHER

Since this was my first Chanel handbag, I was initially hesitant to buy a lambskin purse. I made the decision to buy it as I knew I wouldn't be using the bag frequently and I wouldn't have to worry about the lambskin leather getting worn out. This is a light-colored lambskin bag , which makes me more cautious when wearing it. Naturally, flaws are more hidden in black lambskin. Due of its lighter tone, this leather may exhibit more obvious scuffs, indentations, or color transfer.

The leather is especially delicate around the trim. Unfortunately, my darling vanity case has some minor rubbing on the trim. One day, I looked, and there it was...an unexpected flaw. When I saw the rubbing, I panicked. I've finally accepted the minor flaw. Aside from the trim, the rest of the bag looks and feels excellent, with no significant indications of wear.

FUNCTIONALITY

This is not a purse that I would use every day. If you want your belongings to be safe and secure, this bag is a fantastic choice. This bag gives you that extra security because of its vanity-style. This would make this purse ideal for traveling or visiting busy retail districts. Nothing enters or exits without your awareness.

Having said that, it's not the most convenient bag to get into due to the wrap-around zipper opening. The zipper is smooth, which is a lovely feature. I've found that using the crossbody strap makes opening the bag easier. This bag is easier to close than to open. I'm just more mindful of what items I want to hold in my hands when I'm wearing this bag.

FINAL THOUGHTS - Is it worth it?

To be honest, I would have picked a different purse for my first Chanel bag if I weren't obsessed with vanity cases and the Barbie era. However, the heart wants what it wants. A classic case of falling for the bad boy. I chose LOVE. What can I say? I'm a romantic. I chose love over practicality.

I'd still purchase this bag. Would I pick it first, despite all of its drawbacks? If I were being practical, the answer would be no. Yet, I was aware of the choice I was making. For me, it's the best choice. These luxury purchases aren't the most sensible things in life, so in my mind, not every purchase must be. I see my luxury handbag collection as an opportunity to create my dream collection, and this is my dream Chanel bag.

Now, whether or not I recommend this bag would be a more helpful question for me answer. Yes, if you're prepared to wear and use a vanity bag. I wouldn't suggest any vanity handbags to you if they fail to function well enough for you. If you're not sure if a vanity bag will work for you, I recommend buying a low-cost vanity handbag and using it for at least a month. I would wear it to a variety of events, such as date nights, girls' nights out, grocery shopping and clothes shopping. Get a sense of how it will function and where you intend to wear it.