Celebrities with Chanel Medium/Large (M/L) Classic Flap - Formal Edition

(Before I share my entry, I would like to say that I am incredibly saddened by the passing of Steve Jobs and have been reflecting upon it ever since I learned of it at around 5pm today. It may be because his passing hits close to home or because we just lost the Einstein of my generation or it could be.... Well I could go on and on but I truly admire Jobs because he loved what he did, did it well, and did it down to the very last moments of his life (he resigned barely 1.5 mths before passing away.) Jobs had an inkling for innovative, user-friendly products and he is going to be missed; Apple won't be the same. RIP Steve Jobs.)

If you are interested in seeing how celebs paired their Chanel m/l classic flap with casual outfits, check out the previous entry I wrote.

Jessica Biel
7th Heaven, when I see their happy faces, smiling back at me... Am I the only one who thinks of my favorite teenage tv series when I see Jessica? Love her, love the show! Back on topic, it's hard to see but Jessica is using a black m/l flap while she attends a show during Paris Fashion Week.

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Rachel Zoe

Marvelous summer outfit with just the right amount of coverage in a very flowy material, spectacular!

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Gisele Bundchen

Ah perfection! Both Gisele and her bag. Nothing else needs to be said.

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Lauren Conrad

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Celebrities with Chanel Medium/Large (M/L) Classic Flap - Casual Edition

I love the versatility of a Chanel Medium/Large (m/l) Classic Flap and how it transitions from day to night with little to no effort. And an added plus is that it is the original size flap that Coco Chanel herself carried, exciting!

As mentioned before in a few of the m/l classic flap entries I've composed, a m/l classic flap can be worn as  a messenger bag (if one is petite enough) with a single chain, a shoulder bag with the double chains), or as a clutch with the chains strewn across the wrist. Depending on how one uses it (and possibly the material), it works as a casual bag or an evening/formal bag.

I love seeing how celebrities use their classic flap and would love to share some of the pictures I've found on JustJared (thank you JJ for being my main pictorial source of celebrities and chanel bag!).  This entry will consist of the casual ways celebrities have used their m/l and my next entry will be the formal edition.

Amanda Seyfried

These pictures are from my previous entry (see more pics here).  Amanda gives a great example of how you can change the look of a m/l flap just by adjusting the strap from double to single.

 

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Blake Lively

I can't tell if this is the same pink m/l flap as from this entry because this one looks a bit out of shape compared to the other one. (Upon closer inspection, this one looks patent.) She sure loves her pinks paired with white :D

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Hilary Duff
Additional info in this entry. Hilary uses her m/l flap as a clutch to accessorize her hip night-out outfit. If she didn't have on the bangles, the chain from the flap could double as [temporary] bling for her wrist.

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Alrighty, that concludes our casual edition of celebs with the m/l flap.  Stay tuned for the formal edition coming up!  Thanks for reading!

Celebrities and a Twist on the Chanel Classic Flap

A classic flap is a must in every wardrobe but with classic comes something that you can spot quite frequently on the streets, especially in a color like black. So what do you do if you want a classic flap but also want something that's different? Easy! Find the flap in something that's different such as a unique pattern, a material other than leather, or a seasonal color.

Celebrities have this tip written on a post-it! Check out the awesome unique flaps that several celebrities have been spotted with.

Amanda Seyfried
Amanda's flap looks to be a beautiful tweed flap with contrast stitching. Love her dog as well!

 

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Hilary Duff
Check out Hilary's gorgeous all-over sequins flap which actually works as a casual purse.

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Naomi Watts
Naomi's uses her colorful patchwork flap as the statement piece to her all-black outfit.

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Both Amanda and Hilary has their unique flap in the medium/large size but Naomi's bag is a little bigger so it is possibly the jumbo. When using the bag as a statement purse, I prefer edgy flaps in the jumbo size because there is more to see. You want the purse to really stand out and the jumbo does just that (don't get me wrong, the medium is great too!)

If you're interested in a fun classic flap, I am letting go of my NWT (is this a sign I need to stop buying stuff for my imaginary lifestyle?!) Chanel 08P Red/White Tweed Checkered Classic Jumbo Flap. This is such a fun bag because it has the subtle diamond quilting but what pops out is the small pattern of the red/white tweed. In addition it has the very comfortable bijoux chain (and hardware) in a pale gold hardware which could pass for silver in some lighting. Love this bag, wish I had an occasion (actually a few) to wear it.

If you're interested, please check out the full listing I have for it on Bonanza here.  As always, if you have any questions or comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thank you :)

Kirsten Dunst in 'Bachlorette' w/ Chanel Classic Flap

Spotted! A black Chanel classic flap worn single-strapped on the shoulders of Ms. Kirsten Dunst while she's filming a scene for the movie Bachlorette.

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The lustre from the flap makes me believe that it is lambskin and not caviar leather. Though I assume with all the movie set lights, the shiny caviar that Chanel use to use could also have a nice shine to it. Guess I will have to see the movie and see how it is in more closer shots (if there is any). One thing for sure though, it has gold hardware.

Are you interested in a Chanel black classic flap with gold hardware? Stay tuned, there may be a special item popping up in the near future =D

Jennifer Garner and Chanel Grey Reissue Flap

I love how celebrities debunk the theory that Chanel bags are dressy, "old-lady"-like, and can't be worn casually. A prime example of this is Jennifer Garner looking quite youthful while shopping in jeans and a plaid button-up with her grey reissue flap.

 

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Grey paired with purple has always been one of my favorite color combinations and Garner's outfit is one I would definitely wear (minus the sneakers, I would probably don flats with this outfit).  It is simple, comfortable, and has just the right pop of color. Based on Garner's physique, I am going to assume she is using the 226 reissue size in the above pictures. The 226 is a little bigger than a medium classic flap and smaller than the jumbo flap but it is perfect size to transition from day to night. I usually like the flaps worn single-strapped for casual-wear but Garner pulls off the double-strap with this outfit real well. Hey, I wonder what she got at Williams Sonoma?

I think I've made up my mind that I want to should sell my 08A Chanel grey matte distressed calfskin reissue 226 flap so here she is again for your consideration.  

If you're interested, please check out the full listing I have for it on Bonanza here.  As always, if you have any questions or comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thank you :)

NWT Chanel 11P Red Caviar Medium Classic Flap

I have lost my mind.  After an excruciating hunt for the perfect lipstick red caviar flap, I am considering selling her.  Yup, totally lost my mind.

I will spare the overdramatic story about how I acquired this (after it was sold out for months!) but it involves [almost] harassment, lots of driving, and almost breaking down. The good news is that when asked whether I was crazy, my sweet SA said "no, we see this all the time, we don't even bat an eye." Glad there's others out there who will go depths to get what they want.

As mentioned, I am considering selling her. My lifestyle doesn't justify the use of such a beautiful bag (would hate to keep it trapped inside a cabinet all day while I'm slaving away in lab) in my collection so hopefully it will go to someone who will take her out and let her get the attention she deserves. A bright, true, lipstick red is EXTREMELY hard to come by in Chanel world so I will save you the searching and present her here:

If you're interested, please check out the full listing I have for it on Bonanza here.  As always, if you have any questions or comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thank you :)


(P.S. I realize there's not as many pics in this listing as I have in my other listings and that is because it got dark before I finished taking my pics, I will have detailed pics up shortly!!)

Celebrities and Chanel Grand Shopping Tote GST

I hope you readers aren't sick of the Chanel Grand Shopping Tote (GST) after my previous entry discussing the differences between the old version of the Chanel GST vs the new version of the Chanel GST.  For this entry, I would like to share some pictures of celebrities using their Chanel GST.   Since the GST is a classic bag (meaning it is produced season after season), it is always available in the classic colors, beige and black, with either silver hardware or gold hardware.  In addition, every season Chanel will also produce it in seasonal colors, which as the name implies, varies with the season and more than likely the exact shade will not be repeated again.  Rebecca and Catherine Zeta Jones sports the GST in the classic colors while Ashley Olsen totes around a GST in a beautiful spring blue.

Rebecca Gayheart

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Catherine Zeta Jones

  

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Ashley Olsen

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If you are interested in my beautiful Chanel 07A (released Fall season of year 2007) Dark Brown Chanel GST, please check out my bonanza listing here.  In my opinion, this is a very dark brown shade and in some lighting it could pass for black, so while this was released in the fall, this would be a great tote bag for every season!

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about anything (not just what I'm selling), please feel free to contact me!  Thanks for reading :)

Lauren Conrad and Chanel Medallion Tote

Lauren Conrad is another fellow Chanel lover and she likes her Chanels black and classic.  Before she got her Chanel black jumbo caviar flap, she and her Chanel black medallion tote maintained a close relationship for almost two years.  Lauren used her medallion tote while running errands, getting breakfast, and even to black tie events - this just goes to show how versatile the medallion tote is.

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After careful consideration, I am parting with my Chanel dark brown caviar medallion tote w/ gold hardware.  It is not the classic black Lauren has but brown is equally as classic and will surely stand the test of time.  Also, while subtle, the gold medallion zipper pull pairs beautifully with the chocolate brown caviar exterior and this would work marvelous with fall outfits!

If you're interested, please check out the full listing I have for it on Bonanza here.  As always, if you have any questions or comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thank you :)

Rachel Bilson and Chanel Grey Reissue Flap

Rachel Bilson has a spectacular Chanel collection (oh what I would give for it) but best of all, she loves to rotate her purses.  Therefore if something is missed on her the first time, chances are we'll see it on her again in the future; it is a pleasure playing "Spot/Identify the Chanel Rachel is Using" whenever pictures of her arise on the internet.  I noticed that a favorite of her's has popped up quite often in the past year and that is her Chanel grey matte distressed reissue 2.55 flap.

June 2011

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March 2011

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November 2010

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For a limited time (at least until I realize that I really don't want to sell my pretty grey baby), you can emulate Rachel's casual, comfy chic look with a 08A Chanel grey matte distressed calfskin reissue 226 flap.  This is an absolutely stunning grey, it isn't too dark and it isn't too light, it is right in the middle.

If you're interested, please check out the full listing I have for it on Bonanza here.  As always, if you have any questions or comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thank you :)