When Life Gives You Chanel
The real gift wasn’t Chanel — it was embracing a new chapter defined by joy and abundance.
I have never asked for a Chanel bag… in fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever truly desired one.
But when a friend called this November 11th to say happy birthday and in the same sentence mentioned what my birthday gift ought to be, I felt only one thing… that it was destiny.
The screenshots soon followed — my friend, with consistently impeccable taste — had a few suggestions for what I might like. I loved every choice.
I was downright giddy to drive to Rodeo and make my selection. I spent two hours in Chanel trying on every bag in the store. I tried on golden yellow beauties that would’ve added sunshine to my every spring outfit. I fell in love with a crystallized firework pattern bag whose stunning design AND outrageous pricetag will haunt me (it was $17,400). I nearly committed to a petite ivory leather bag that would’ve been a timeless staple throughout the seasons. But ultimately… one bag — one of my friend’s original suggestions — just felt right.
She’s the one! My very first Chanel bag.
An iconic, delicate pink. Somehow sophisticated and girlish at once. Supple suede punctuated by gorgeous monochromatic leather CCs. Though this bag is part of the Cruise collection, I had a vision of her transcending seasons — and as I wanted to wear her straight away, I styled a look with 50 shades of brown… and a sweet Chanel cherry on top.
This bag isn’t just aesthetically beautiful — it symbolizes a shift I’ve worked hard for. A shift not just in what I have, but in how I see myself. And my friend — with his intuitive, deeply attuned heart — knew that. Some people can feel your evolution before you fully step into it. He’s one of those rare souls who steadfastly abides the quiet guidance of a higher power, and builds his extraordinary life from that place of trust. This gift feels like a blessing from someone who believes in where I’m headed. The bag also happened to be the exact shade of pink from the key art for the podcast I co-host, Praydate. Divine!
I am so incredibly grateful for my first Chanel, and I will cherish her forever!