There’s been a Chanel bug going around lately and I’ve been very tempted to succumb to the pressure. Unfortunately, I’ve already spend quite a bit in the past year and have several large upcoming purchases too: bought a condo, furnishing said condo, getting engaged, planning a wedding, and planning a honeymoon.
So even though I’ve been throwing around money in the thousands recently with all the wedding preparations, there isn’t any way I could throw around another couple thousand on a new Chanel purse. Even if they’re on sale (and a very worthwhile investment piece). So I did what a girl’s gotta do when she can’t buy the real thing: find something similar for cheaper.
I saw this bag on YesStyle’s website a week or so ago and fell in love with it. Here are some close-up details:
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| Twist closure in the front |
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| Two large compartments separated by a zipper pouch |
Here is how this bag compares with the real Chanel Large Flap:
| YesStyle | Chanel | |
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| Size: | 11.4″ (W) x 7.9″ (H) x 3.15″ (D) Strap Length 35.83″ |
11.8″ (W) x 7.9″ (H) x 3.9″ (D), |
| Material: | Synthetic Leather | Lambskin |
The main differences from what I can tell (besides missing Chanel logo):
- YesStyle purse doesn’t hold its shape as well as the real Chanel as the side edges are softer.
- YesStyle purse is a dull beige color instead of a softer, more yellow beige color of the real Chanel.
The differences aren’t major but do differentiate the real from the wannabe. If you have the funds, I say go for the Chanel (20% Bloomingdales sale if you open up an account apparently), but if you’re strapped for cash like me, the YesStyle purse is a pretty good substitute!
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I actually like the color of the YesStyle bag better!
Me too!
Kileen
so cute i love your jacket kileen.. i'm so tempted to order it.. because there's no way in heck i can afford a chanel jacket hehehe.
wow! all XS! 🙂 yay for that 🙂 great outfit as always. 🙂
The jacket looks so J.Crew – I can't believe it's BB Dakota!
I love how money-wise you are. 🙂 Looks amazing! Is the chain nice and heavy on the Yes bag?
Love this look, Kileen. Very classy and looks just as expensive as the real thing. I give you infinite kudos for your practicality and your sensibility with your spending. I'm sure it's one of the things your fiance loves most about you 😛 I'm glad you're getting so much wear out of your BB Dakota jacket. It's giving me tons of inspiration for mine!
Have a lovely day!
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i like yours better…from the color to the softer material to the gold chain. so did you get slapped with any taxes or fees??
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The tweed look itself is rather Chanel-esque! And an easy Chanel look is via quilted bags! Cute outfit! :o)
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LOVE the ruffle top and the purse too…..its a good comparison if you ask me:)
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Love the outfit. You always look so classy! That bag is really a great alternative. Very similar. Good choice!
Love the outfit and blue looks great on you! Also, I like the YesStyle bag more the the Chanel
Totally channeling Chanel, the inspiration is so uncanny! Nice choice in tweed and a quilted bag. The Yesstyle bag does look brighter in my opinion too.
Love the outfit 🙂 –So chic and fab!
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Yay! I've been waiting for this post. The bag looks gorgeous and so does your outfit today.
Is the Chanel you linked yellow? It looks to have yellow tones, while yours is more beige. I actually really like the mademoiselle lock of yours, enough that I really contemplated the reissues. But in the end the woven straps won me out 🙂
wow!! that yesstyle bag is sooo pretty!! it does look very close to chanel too, love the patent look!! also, you look great in blue, kileen!!
You are the cutest thing ever! And I don't mean "cute" in an almost-compliment, but not quite there way. Seriously, this outfit is so professional and polished and just looks absolutely darling on you! I love bold blouses and pencil skirts!
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Wait a minute I thought in your pics that the bag WAS a CHANEL! you seriously couldve tricked us. Girl I am also trying to plan a wedding for next Feb/March I wanna keep it simple so we can have a good honeymoon. I would love to see your wed plan posts.
I love this tweed jacket!! it's very high quality and I think it's actually
on sale on Karmaloop too!
The picture I took is a screenshot of the beige colored Chanel. Maybe it's
just my screen but it does look kinda yellow! I need an actual Chanel to
take side-by-side pics, lol. and I'm so envious of your beautiful purses!!
I'm hoping someday to get my own Chanel. 🙂
I agree that the color of the Yesstyle purse is better! I like a creamier warmer beige for accessories… seems more wearable that way.
And yay for money talks! I need to wake up and not spend more $ like you. Props 🙂 <3
I really like the substitute bag…and it's not real leather so I like it even more!
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So cute!!! The blue looks stunning on you and the heels are fab!
ha! you are the queen of budgeting and saving money. i only wish i was
able to save up enough already to buy my Chanel. i'm still drooling over
yours!
I love Chanel bags but I don't think I could ever spend that kind of money without feeling guilty, I've been looking for them at estate sales but no luck yet. 🙁 But your bag is just sooooo beautiful too! I WAN'T! At almost $100 it's still a bit pricey for me though. Maybe I will take the plunge and spoil myself. 😀
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Great you found an awesome replica!!!
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Wedding preps definitely trump the Chanel purchase! 🙂
Love this royal blue top you're wearing. The color is gorgeous!
Kileen – I adore the color and soft shape of your YestStyle bag. Great choice. I'm surprised it came so quickly…or did you order a lot earlier before your tweet? My order took weeks!
I ordered it about 4 days before I tweeted (I tweeted when I finally got
tracking info for it). I think in total it took about 2 weeks for it to
ship to my door…
oh, and i used your EXTRAPETITE code too for an extra $5. 🙂
That jacket is gorgeous when paired with a white skirt..love love this outfit!
Good find on the Chanel substitute 😉 It looks alike from afar. Pretty color too. Luckily I haven't been bitten by a Chanel bug (just yet) lol.
Ooh I really like the shape and color of that bag! I'm tempted now.. would you mind letting us know how it holds up in a couple months? 🙂 Love the vibrant blue ruffle top too… man oh man I wish I could raid your closet!
Yes, I'm sure I will keep posting outfits with this purse and will update on
how it holds up. The material does feel pretty sturdy, so I'm hoping it'll
last. 🙂
With the jacket and shoes this is tres Chanel. Coco would like it!
Love your new bag! I'm sure you can save up for your future bag.
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Wow could've had me fooled! From afar it really does look like Chanel. I suppose something like that would do for the time being 🙂 Lovely outfit by the way.
what an adorable bag!
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That purse is a GREAT duplicate, Kileen! Good find! And yours is PRETTIER!!! I also can't get enough of your royal blue ruffles! So pretty, lady!
You look gorgeous. Love the YesStyle bag.
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I really like the bag you bought. I have a $50 a month shopping budget so I can't really afford Chanel. But, if I could I think I would almost be afraid to own it. I would baby a Chanel bag like it's my first born.
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You have to say that you have all the chic of a chanel egerie love your outfit it's so classy and i like the color of your bag way more than the color of the Chanel bag but deep down we are trying to hide our craving for Chanel 😉
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you look great! To the casual observer the yes stly bag looks pretty much the same, GORGEOUS!
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Love the color of the shell…looks great on you!
You always looks so polished and put together. The tweed jacket is very cute.
Great buy on the bag, the color is perfect.
That jacket is gorgeous when paired with a white skirt..love love this outfit!
Good find on the Chanel substitute 😉 It looks alike from afar. Pretty color too. Luckily I haven't been bitten by a Chanel bug (just yet) lol.
wow!! that yesstyle bag is sooo pretty!! it does look very close to chanel too, love the patent look!! also, you look great in blue, kileen!!
Me too!
Kileen
what an adorable bag!
Hahahah I was all excited…hhehehe Great comparison…and you can't beat the price difference 😀
Me too!
Kileen
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