Hello guys! It is me talking about handbags - one of my favourite subjects, after clothes, shoes, jewellery and travel of course. haha. I am so excited to share my first ever Chanel unboxing with you all! It’d be a stretch to say that I was one of those girls who always dreamed of owning a Chanel bag one day. As fickle as I am, I spent many years feeling certain that Chanel just wasn’t for me, and looking back now, it’s a reminder to never say never.

In truth, yes: I had the money, I wanted the bag for a long time — and, hell, I worked really hard and I deserved it. Sometimes I simply can’t afford it, and other times I can afford it but still battle with the question of needing it versus wanting it. Could I afford this purchase? Did I need the bag?

When I was in Shinsegae Gangnam with a friend last year, I popped into the Chanel store just to see if they had the bag I wanted. Each store has a different inventory and, at least in the city, sometimes you end up on a wild goose chase to track something specific down. (Personally, I have not done that,  but I have been with friends through multiple stores and department stores to look for something.) When I told the salesperson what I was looking for, he lit up and said, “It’s the most beautiful and limited edition!” I took one look, knew it was “the one,” and without hesitation, I said, “I’ll take it.” And, shortly after that, my new Chanel was boxed and bagged, adorned beautifully with the signature white Chanel flower, I excitedly left.