https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:48:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet/page/2#post-981550 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:57:52 +0000 Archer 981550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally agree with krishnidoux. Perfect all round. Well told story too. You life makes me feel lazy. You misplaced a purse!! I am with kd on that too.<br /> Happy BBD. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet/page/2#post-981530 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:23:02 +0000 krishnidoux 981530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on having found the perfect bag for you.<br />What a story about the *almost* lost bag! You are so overworked from all sides, I think it was a bit harsh from your DH to cancel everything and hold it against you. An accident is an accident. Of course, you CAN keep track of everything, but you have so much on you shoulders! Your brain had to pick its priorities.&nbsp;Remind him that at least it wasn't the baby you forgot in that tent! lol.&nbsp;Imagine that.&nbsp;<br />Happy 40th! 40's are the best, trust me. Better than the 30's! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet/page/2#post-981414 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:09:36 +0000 Adelfa 981414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now I know why you were talking about red bags on my thread :-)</p> <p>I missed this post! &nbsp;Though I caught the one where you were thinking about it!</p> <p>Congratulations! I like Rachy's point about how you actually look good in Chanel--I've often thought I wouldn't! I also like how you thought through all the different aspects of your purchase. &nbsp;Good job! Can't wait to see this bag many times! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet/page/2#post-979681 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 02:57:55 +0000 Marley 979681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Natalie - somehow I missed your B-Day - so, let me first wish you happy belated birthday (and I hope that you are still celebrating!)&nbsp; And, second - well, that bag is YOURS!&nbsp; It seems to be perfect for you and your happiness factor is soaring - so, enjoy to the fullest!&nbsp; Also - dear woman - how do you juggle all of your responsibilities???&nbsp; I am amazed and in awe!&nbsp; I lose my purse, my keys, my watch, shoes, etc. all of the time - and I don't have the excuse of taking caring of children and juggling a career and husband as well!&nbsp; You rock! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet/page/2#post-977750 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 01:13:05 +0000 Suz 977750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie, Miss Scarlet&nbsp;is the perfect bag for you! Enjoy her.&nbsp;Take her out for many spins. Show her the town. And congratulations!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet/page/2#post-977729 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:56:42 +0000 shedev 977729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the bag is lovely. It's definately not settling. Keep and enjoy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet/page/2#post-977724 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:53:59 +0000 Transcona Shannon 977724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I positively, absolutely, without-a-doubt LOVE THIS BAG FOR YOU!!!</p> <p>I think the size is perfect, the finish of the leather is perfect, the colour is perfect and it will work with your wardrobe beautifully. I wouldn't change a thing :)</p> <p>And Happy Birthday beautiful lady! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet/page/2#post-977697 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:34:47 +0000 Carla 977697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great bag, and I think the better bag, because #1 it is the colour you want, and # 2 I think that second flap in the more $$ version would drive me crazy, iconic or not! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet/page/2#post-977684 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:26:35 +0000 lyn* 977684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing love it!!!! I think this bag is absolutely perfect for you (and you've named her!) - forget about the other bag - this is the right one!</p> <p>Happy Birthday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet/page/2#post-977655 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:48:10 +0000 Aziraphale 977655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, congratulations on your 40th, and also on your new baby (I don't know how old he is -- I've obviously missed a bit! -- but last time I saw a pic of you, you were preggers!). &nbsp;</p> <p>OK, the handbag. &nbsp;My disclaimer: I'm not a bag girl. &nbsp;When it comes to bags, I just don't get it. &nbsp;I'm clearly lacking the handbag gene. &nbsp;However,&nbsp;I'm reading all these gushing, swooning comments so I understand that, to people in the know, Miss Scarlet&nbsp;is a very nice bag. &nbsp;So here's my take:</p> <p>1. &nbsp;You find the bag so visually appealing that you&nbsp;hugged the sale assistant in a moment of rapture. &nbsp;<br />2. &nbsp;You named the bag. &nbsp;La Belle Demimondaine makes a good point.<br />3. &nbsp;You are prepared to spend <i>serious coin</i> on an item that will mark a milestone, possibly a turning point, in your life. &nbsp;</p> <p>I vote keep it. &nbsp;You clearly love it, and to my eye it looks the same as the other one you were coveting. &nbsp;Again, I'm not in the know when it comes to Chanel bags, but neither is 98% of the rest of the world, and if you love the bag and it's pretty and it suits your style, which it does, then go for it. &nbsp;I don't think you will regret it. &nbsp;And Angie (who certainly DOES know her bags)&nbsp;gave you a "killer", which is as good a blessing as you're going to get anywhere.</p> <p>Plus, this way you could also get an expensive trench. &nbsp;It's a win-win! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet/page/2#post-977608 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:07:59 +0000 marianna 977608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, it is PERFECT! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet/page/2#post-977576 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 22:45:41 +0000 Cindy 977576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's beautiful and it makes you happy. Nothing else matters. And a belated happy birthday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet/page/2#post-977575 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 22:45:34 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 977575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1.&nbsp; You've named it.&nbsp; &nbsp; Like cats and dogs, once you've given it a name, it is yours forever :)</p> <p>2.&nbsp; I can 'hear' the joy bubbling up in your words.&nbsp; &nbsp; This is the bag for you!</p> <p>And someday, if the 2.55 is still haunting you, you can bring home a sister for Miss Scarlett.&nbsp; &nbsp; :D</p> <p>I cannot tell you how excited I am for you!&nbsp; &nbsp; It is a gorgeous bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-977542 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 22:17:45 +0000 Anonymous 977542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is&nbsp;<b>YOUR</b> bag, my dear. It is perfect in every way, and you know the better deal you got on it just warms the cockles of my heart. The color is perfect and it's medium size is just right for you and will always be in style. I like that it's easier to get into and holds all of your stuff. You can carry it a myriad of different ways and no matter which one you bought, there is always the chance that someone will think it's a fake (though I doubt it, with your fab wardrobe)!&nbsp;</p> <p>FWIW, my Rolex, that I told you about, does not have the iconic "datejust" feature--that little bubble over the 3 where the date turns. DH saved several&nbsp;<i>thousand</i> dollars by buying the budget (ha!) model, but it hasn't decreased my enjoyment of it one bit.&nbsp;</p> <p>Enjoy your gorgeous bag, and may the girl math be with you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-977541 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 22:16:47 +0000 Makrame 977541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday! &nbsp;I don't know enough about Chanel to be able to compare different purses but overall, this seems a great match for your ladylike style. &nbsp;Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-977535 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 22:07:59 +0000 Lyn D. 977535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PERFECTION!<br />Thank-you for sharing the details of&nbsp;your Chanel-shopping&nbsp;experience too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-977518 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:46:47 +0000 rachylou 977518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uh oh. Lol. Angie's on the floor!</p> <p>I have to tell you, you actually look <i>good </i>with a Chanel. 2.55 or Riviera. Honestly, I don't think that's particularly common. Chanel was made for you. Suits you in every way.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-977275 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:38:48 +0000 Anonymous 977275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is one gorgeous bag! Way to go Natalie! Hope you and little one are feeling better soon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-977257 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:29:37 +0000 Vicki 977257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie, I love Miss Scarlet, and your wonderful story that accompanied her! &nbsp;(Remind me to tell you my Arby's story, from high school, when I used to eat beef).</p> <p>What a beautiful, stunning&nbsp;purse (and your b&amp;w outfit,too!). &nbsp;I totally agree with what Scarlet, Rae and Angie said above. &nbsp;This bag does fit your life and your color choice is the best! &nbsp;I had a happy smile that you enjoyed it that moment and got excited with the SA (I would have done the same thing!). &nbsp;Then, to see that you bought classic red Chanel lipstick was the cherry on top! &nbsp;Congratulations, Mrs. Scarlet&nbsp;Chanel, and I hope the little one, DS2, is feeling much better and you, as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-977108 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:51:47 +0000 Beth 977108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy birthday, Natalie!</p> <p>I think unfrumped has some very wise words. Take the fact that it's a Chanel bag out of the equation: does the color work for you? Is the layout/size practical? Ask yourself the same questions if this was a $200 purchase. And then you'll have your answer. :)</p> <p>That said, I vote for girl math and toss the Burberry in there, too!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-977090 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:36:29 +0000 Sylvie 977090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!&nbsp; I don't know you manage to juggle your incredibly hectic lifestyle and look so fabulous and write about it.</p> <p>On the purse front, I firmly believe you should buy what you like and not feel compelled to buy something just because it's iconic.&nbsp; You get the Chanel look, it's red and it's better for your lifestyle.&nbsp; The lower price is just the icing on the cake. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-977066 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:23:25 +0000 Kristin L 977066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The purse looks beautiful! Like other people have said, only you can decide it it's right for you. You look happy wearing it and it looks like it fits everything.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-976918 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:17:07 +0000 harmonica 976918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfection!!! Need to come back and read properly later </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-976897 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:54:33 +0000 ramya 976897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely love it for you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-976889 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:49:10 +0000 Eliza 976889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful. &nbsp;Happy birthday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-976885 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:48:15 +0000 unfrumped 976885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great! And a great choice made.</p> <p>And the worst thing in the world is to buy an item because you think you are supposed to, rather than the one that fits what you need. Color, size, design, flaps, etc all are very personal.<br />The other thing, that everybody of course knows, but your Chanel store experience brought home, is that no matter what you get, there is always someone else who has something "better" (not really, but YKWIM) so it's a lot of pressure to think of "the only" this or that decision for life, when you're talking about....clothes ( as opposed to say, spouses!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-976876 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:43:06 +0000 amiable 976876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks perfect to me! &nbsp;congrats on finding a great bag at a &nbsp;great price! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-976868 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:39:05 +0000 Angie 976868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER TO THE POWER OF KILLER</p> <p><b>*faints with tomato red crash helmet*</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-976864 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:37:46 +0000 rae 976864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! I had a hard time figuring out the difference between the two. But I think it is perfect, and I would not worry one bit about not having the "it" bag. With a brand like Chanel, I feel like any bag is IT. lol. You still have the signature quilting, logo, and chain strap. And it's easier to get into.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kr-79-fab-and-forty-and-introducing-miss-scarlet#post-976859 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:35:10 +0000 Scarlet 976859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You need a bag that fits your life. It's gorgeous. I would just listen to your own visual/sensual instincts on this and shut out any other concern. Adding a trench to boot makes "sense" to me too. So happy that you found your purse too that you had mislaid. What a relief. And so understandable that you might forget it, spread as thin as you are at the moment. I hope you are feeling better Miss Natalie. Glad that you are starting your fortieth year in such style.&nbsp;</p> <p>P.S. High five to the mom awake at 4 in the morning. It came up in a work discussion when does the sun rise at the moment. Without hesitating I said oh, around 4:30. Everyone laughed because it was clear why I was so sure.&nbsp; </p>