In my Closet: Chanel vintage camera bag

August 17, 2011
Remember when I posed the question: is a Chanel handbag worth it?

I debated the same thing to myself for a while, but finally decided yes!  I’m fortunate to be part of a DINK (double income no kids), have no debt, and have been financially responsible enough to treat myself once in a while. Regular retail for Chanel still scares me (as well as reports of worsening quality in the last few seasons) so I am perfectly happy to purchase vintage handbags in good condition.

I got this vintage Chanel camera bag from a seller on TPF Marketplace (available through application only).  I had been stalking reissues for a while, but this one also caught my eye.

I love the timeless shape…

…the classic gold and black combination (btw, vintage gold chains may actually be gold plated as well!)

…the unique quilted detail on the chain and the charm

…and the sturdy caviar leather (which is also a great size – I keep other clutches in here now!)

My dear husband got this for me aka I negotiated and bought it and he was allowed to call it my birthday gift last year.  I saved a ton of money over retail and was able to get an extra discount because the seller had something mis-sewn inside the bag.  Always remember to purchase vintage goods from reliable sellers!

It really is a great bag and I’m now on a mission to find more vintage Chanel handbags.  These are definitely purses I’d be happy to pass onto my daughters some day!  Tres chic right?

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  • honey my heart August 17, 2011 at 08:01

    oh my, this is gorgeous! love the shape and leather and it’s in such good condition. congratulations on your purchase 🙂

  • nookie August 17, 2011 at 08:01

    beyond chic! the dink thing is so funny:))

  • Katie August 17, 2011 at 08:07

    I’d love to have a vintage Chanel 🙂

  • anna and the ring August 17, 2011 at 09:38

    Well done my sweet, well done!

  • Plami August 17, 2011 at 09:38

    Definitely worth it!!! It is gorgeous! Congrats!

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/

  • STYLE'N August 17, 2011 at 12:57

    Gorgeous..enough said 🙂

  • Tara @ Haute Lunch August 17, 2011 at 13:13

    Lovely bag! I think vintage is definitely the way to go when it comes to Chanel! Way to be smart and have great taste! 🙂

  • Anna of IHOD August 17, 2011 at 13:15

    Oh this is quite a find! Its a fantastic piece that I am sure you will never grow tired of.
    Have a wonderful day! <3

  • Eda. August 17, 2011 at 13:21

    You’ve got to love vintage Chanel!

    Eda ♥

  • Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ August 17, 2011 at 13:28

    holy JEALOUS – good for you!

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika~Tiptoe Butterfly~

  • Alyson August 17, 2011 at 13:28

    wow, so gorgeous! thrilled for your purchase. definitely something you’ll treasure forever.

  • Kim August 17, 2011 at 13:31

    Gorgeous! I love the color, the structure, and that gold plating. You will have this forever, and so will your lucky daughter one of these days 🙂 Fellow DINK here! There’s nothing wrong with treating ourselves every now and then, especially if we know we won’t be DINKs forever!

  • Krysten @ After 'I Do' August 17, 2011 at 13:56

    Very classic.

  • Heather August 17, 2011 at 14:01

    It’s gorgeous! What a fabulous splurge!

  • Debby August 17, 2011 at 14:09

    oh, so hard to get and definitely worth every penny. so glad you got your pretty little hands on one and yes, you can pass it down. timeless and probably only will increase in value!! xo

  • Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ August 17, 2011 at 14:41

    haha – that WAS totally me (target wall) – i’m so waiting to know when LAUNCH time starts – i’ll be damned if i miss something i want!

  • Shia August 17, 2011 at 14:44

    DINK –LOVE IT!!!

  • Brittany August 17, 2011 at 14:59

    fabulous!!!

  • Tamra {walkswithBella} August 17, 2011 at 15:37

    Points for the hubs!!! That is a fabulous bag to keep forever!

  • A Fine Balance August 17, 2011 at 16:46

    lol DINK i love it.. and thank you for sharing…i would not be able to buy anything chancel at full price but hopefully one of these days i will be able to get myself something

    beautiful bag choice.

  • Shanicexoxo.info August 17, 2011 at 18:14

    LOVE IT!

    shanicexoxo.info

  • Midnight Cowgirl August 17, 2011 at 18:17

    Gorgeous!

  • lauren lanza osias August 17, 2011 at 18:55

    omg. love. love. love. love. love. did i mention that i love it. it’s ah-mazing. you sound like you have the same negotiating convos i have with my husband… haha. you have to love the men who love woman who love fashion!!!

    http://laurenlanzaosias.blogspot.com
    fall wish list…

  • Kionon August 17, 2011 at 19:01

    I have a Louis Vuitton camera bag for… well my wallet, my keys, my iPhone and… my camera. I only really carry it when I am specifically interested in taking my camera with me. I use it quite a bit when I travel. Although lately, I have been considering selling, because at an original price of $700, and being well taken care of, I could end up exchanging it for several items I’d use more often..

  • FashionJazz August 17, 2011 at 20:25

    Looove DINK and I love ur bag so much! Xx

  • Alena: Oh, It's Just Perfect! August 18, 2011 at 00:04

    Hahaha. Dink. Fabulous. Not as fabulous as your bag though–WOW. So gorgeous!!

  • Tanvi August 18, 2011 at 00:05

    OMG! Wow … Absolutely stunning!!!

    ♡ from © tanvii.com

  • Isabel August 18, 2011 at 00:48

    you lucky, lucky girl!

  • Lisa August 18, 2011 at 00:59

    omg.. you don’t understand.. my mouth literally dropped to the ground and i sucked in my breath when i scrolled down. HOLY SH*T that is a GORGEOUS bag… omg.. so lucky!!! i’m dying for a vintage black w/ ghw.. it just has so much more personality than the current black w/ ghw flaps that everyone has (guilty as charge haha)

  • abeautifullife.ca August 18, 2011 at 01:32

    aw thx for your note on A Beautiful Life – I should be visiting you more often too! i completely agree a classic Chanel handbag is an investment in any woman’s closet. Highly worthy of the price tag. I have a 2.55 myself and love it.

  • Bonnie August 18, 2011 at 02:00

    I am proud that Mr. A and I will soon be a DINK, as well!! Chanel bags, here I come.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE August 18, 2011 at 03:12

    You know I die. It’s gorgeous!!! Congrats, sweetie. You so deserve it! Oh and I’m so using the DINK line with J… 🙂 xoxo

  • Kavery August 18, 2011 at 03:32

    Makes more sense to buy vintage ones in such good condition. It’s a score

  • Savvy Gal August 18, 2011 at 16:02

    Oh I have a similar Chanel camera bag. Mine has quilted double CC instead of the flap with the metal CC closure. I love that bag.

  • FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION August 18, 2011 at 23:37

    Wow…what a gorgeous bag! I too find my presents sometimes and then the hubs wraps them up and gives em to me. I mean, it’s better to get something you really want, right?! 🙂

  • In Love with San Diego August 20, 2011 at 02:00

    It’s beautiful darling! I did the same thing, and got my hubby to buy me my first Chanel bag last xmas. Aren’t we the lucky ones?

    xoxo,
    Your Newest Follower
    inlovewithsandiego.blogspot.com

  • MizzJ August 20, 2011 at 07:42

    Lovely bag! I do so like the vintage styles almost more than the modern ones.

  • Kimberlee August 20, 2011 at 14:53

    She’s gorgeous! If you are financially responsible and save up then you should buy whatever you want! hehe I’ve never heard of “DNK” before, I’ll have to remember that 😉

  • Stephanie @ henry happened August 21, 2011 at 03:11

    Oh how I miss the DINK days! 🙂 That is a gorgeous purse, you’ll definitely be able to pass that down!

  • Mary Lane August 25, 2011 at 21:12

    Beautiful bag! Timeless, chic, elegant, classic… too many words to describe it!

    http://www.stylish3.com/marylane

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