Friday, 3 September 2010

I Can Coco

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I was more than a little smitten when I first saw the Coco Cocoon collection by Chanel. But since it will be a very long time before my next Chanel purchase, my eye was caught by a much less expensive version in John Lewis.

I had been searching for a navy blue bag for several months and when I first saw the bag, I couldn't decide whether I really liked or disliked it! I left it in it's place in the shop but as with any justifiable purchase, couldn't quite get it out of my mind. A lovely French blue, roomy enough for my daily belongings and reminding me vaguely of the Chanel version, I see this getting a lot of use in the autumn and winter months.

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Minkie at Top Shop navy polka dress ~ John Lewis nylon puff tote ~ Tabio 110d navy tights

34 comments:

Chelsea Nicole. said...

i am loving this bag-very cute and it looks quite comfy! i've been lagging my alexander wang brass duffel everywhere and it's getting to be a pain, now i'm looking for a cute, small crossbody satchel :)

the colors in your photographs are always so divine! i love looking at them, that's why i always favorite them on flickr :) i hope you are well-great post!

xxoo

Rainbow Pieces said...

you're amazing<3

greetings,jessica
http://rainb0wpieces.blogspot.com/

Leia said...

I think the bag is perfect! It looks great on you!

Leia

StuddedLilly said...

awwww how cute! its like a baby i just wanna hug it! can't wait to see you style it!
xx

Maja Piraja said...

I don't think I've commented before - Hi, I'm Maja, and I'm a lurker! I just wanted you to know that I love your blog and that I've linked to you in my blogroll :)

cocooningbox said...

This bag is wonderful ! Moreover you look so pretty as usual :)

Sher said...

It is so very Coco-ish! Love it on you, you look so so pretty here:)

xx

Mode in Italy said...

love the bag!!!

Norah Salvatore said...

The muted color schemes of all your pictures just melt my heart, they really do.

Not only is the bag great, but I am so smitten by your neckline on that lovely polka-dotted dress! You not only make your clothes look stunning, but you have the greatest taste. The contrasting prints make my heart sing!

You're so wonderful.

Much Love,
Norah xx

http://thislittleblogbelongstome.blogspot.com

Venn said...

the bagg is amazingg,, it looks cutee ,, n got a lot of spaceeee!! :DD anywayy,, loving ur polkadot dress,, prettyy,,

xoxo

Grit and Glamour said...

Great bag! I want one too!


♥ V

http://www.gritandglamour.com

SabinePsynopsis said...

Great catch and very Chanel-esque. & Wonderful pictures!

❤Cate❤ said...

Ahhh I can only dream of a Chanel handbag...

This is a great substitute though it looks like it could handle everythinh I throw in my bag xoxo

Winnie said...

Oh it's so soft and squishy looking, love it!

Barbara said...

that bag looks great!! you can carry many things inside!

Ena said...

Love the color of this bag! And I really adore the dress you're wearing! It is so pretty and looks nice on you :)

*Ena*

gee said...

that bag is beautiful...
but that dress is even better.
i love it. you look beautiful.
have a wonderful weekend.
xoox

OneCraftyFox said...

Lovely! It not only looks beautiful, but comfy to carry too.

Have a great weekend :)

Vicki said...

love this tote!! love the quilted effect and the colour! :) x

Harriet said...

I actually really like it. I can see what you mean, it is very striking and diffrent, a bit of a 'marmite' bag I think - you eeither love it or hate it!

janettaylor said...

Great find!

Jem said...

Such a cute bag it looks very similar to the Chanel purse, yet both have their differences which makes it not look like a copy. I loved how you paired the purse with your outfit as well.

Style Eyes said...

Your dress and bag are beautiful. Those carefully considered buys are almost always the best.

katrina said...

your dress! your bag! i WANT!

Susu Paris Chic said...

What a soft, fluffy little number. Coco continues to enchant us... lulling us into fashion fantasies. Frenzies. Fabulousness. Friendships. Like yours.

Sofia said...

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Becky said...

Lovely bag, I can see why you hesitated over buying it but you definitely made the right choice!

Hershley's Sweet Kiss said...

i love your blog! very amazing! great purse!!

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Death Wears Diamond Jewellery said...

cuuute bag!!!

Imogen said...

I love this bag so very much and your dress is incredibly perfect. I want to have that dress so much!

Pretty Shiny Sparkly said...

A truly unique bag - especially that blue color! Never seen anything like it. It looks great on you!

http://prettyshinysparkly.com

vintagereflection said...

I totally missed this beaut of a post, that dress is amazing I love polka dots and the fact it has a floral printed collar, added bonus!! I have the same camera, I'm saving to buy new lens's, what ones do you use and could you recommend any? x

Republic Monetary Exchange said...

The outfit and the bag are perfect on you! Stunning!

beingdena said...

Hey gorgeous, I've missed your blog so much. love this budget version of the chanel bag.

hope you are having a lovely weekend.

Dena
x