Got Cha!

by Karen Blanchard

14 July 2015

True story. I’ve been quietly eyeing the Proenza Schouler PS11 for about two years but never pulled the trigger. My faves in it were the black and the toffee brown in size medium. I’ve shot street style now for years (time flies!) and notice trends but even when the PS11 had shifted from being a popular bag, it turned my head years later if I saw someone wearing it.

Six weeks ago-ish I walk into INA consignment (read about INA in my older post) and I see the above sitting on their bag shelf! In that same toffee brown!! You can imagine what my face looked like. Insert ‘The Scream’ emoji.

Side note: I had an image of this same colour PS11 saved to my desktop which I’d periodically double click and stare at. Sad.

After ten minutes of frantically texting mod pics to friends with the rhetorical: “what do you think should I?” I walked out with it.

Of course it’s already been on Instagram…

Question: Is there a bag on your radar that you’re quietly contemplating?

27 comments

Brandi says:
14 July 2015 at 13:41
The Chanel boy bag & the gucci disco bag. I’ve decided I’m buying myself one for my birthday, I just have too lol. You must get on periscope. It’s basically real time vlogging & I’m in love & searched you noticing you weren’t there well if you get on I’m vivalabran & your my friend in my head Hahaha
- Karen Blanchard says:
  15 July 2015 at 19:55
  The Gucci disco soho bag is so roomy for it’s size! Not heard of Periscope
Nico says:
14 July 2015 at 14:10
Great decision!
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- Karen Blanchard says:
  15 July 2015 at 20:00
  DEF!!!
coffeeslag says:
14 July 2015 at 15:28
Yes! This exact bag! PS11 in the mini and in that tan or in a navy color. I’ve been keeping an eye out on fashionphile. There was a tangerine version they were selling that went down to like $450 and I was so upset I didn’t snatch it up.
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- Karen Blanchard says:
  15 July 2015 at 19:56
  I thought of you!!! Yea navy is cool too!! 450?? WTF why the HELL did you NOT TAKE????
Lynne Connors Labate says:
14 July 2015 at 17:52
I’m with Brandi-large Chanel “Boy” in black & Gucci disco probly in nude.
- Karen Blanchard says:
  15 July 2015 at 19:56
  Those two sound like a perfect pairing.
pamwuu says:
14 July 2015 at 22:21
Ok so I know this is a really, really old bag but, I am looking for the Fendi Spy Bag!! I have 2 but, there were so many colors and variations of this bag! I want to plain one! I check ebay weekly to see if some has it for auction but, no luck yet. Also looking for the Chanel Caviar (Jumbo) bag. If anyone comes across one at a great price, please let me know.
- Karen Blanchard says:
  15 July 2015 at 19:56
  Jesus now THAT”S and old bag!! I remember those!
Dominique says:
15 July 2015 at 05:10
okay it is amazing!!!
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- Karen Blanchard says:
  15 July 2015 at 19:57
  Thé Dominique!
Camilla Ackley says:
15 July 2015 at 05:42
Same!! I really want a nude one. Like so bad. But also, so expensive 🙁
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- Karen Blanchard says:
  15 July 2015 at 20:00
  Keep your eyes peeled for a pre loved!
Yvonne says:
15 July 2015 at 10:14
Gucci Disco in red and LV Pochette Metis. NEED.
- Karen Blanchard says:
  15 July 2015 at 19:57
  Nice choices. The Metis is pretty popular right now I’ve noticed
Ronelle says:
15 July 2015 at 10:47
The PS 1 is my dream bag!
- Karen Blanchard says:
  15 July 2015 at 19:59
  I’ve lost count how many colors that bag comes in!!
foodfashionandflow says:
15 July 2015 at 12:10
Givenchy Antigona and Chanel Boy Bag…
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- Karen Blanchard says:
  15 July 2015 at 19:54
  I see the Antigona’s are really having a moment!! yea a boy doesn’t hurt either. I’m selling one of mine on IG
The fashion Sherlock says:
15 July 2015 at 19:24
This same exact bag!! I was able to scoop the ps11 mini Classic at their sample sale yesterday!!! I’m in bag heaven right now.
- Karen Blanchard says:
  15 July 2015 at 19:54
  OMG they had one at their sale???? I got the email about that but didn’t think they’d have a PS11!
  - The fashion Sherlock says:
    15 July 2015 at 20:16
    I was just as surprised and happy at the same time! they had a brown color and printed versions from fall 2014.
    - Karen Blanchard says:
      15 July 2015 at 20:26
      omg. how much!?
      - The fashion Sherlock says:
        15 July 2015 at 21:40
        They were all $399!
      - Karen Blanchard says:
        15 July 2015 at 22:16
        HOLY CRAAAAAAAPPPPP!
Ruth Leslie says:
16 July 2015 at 14:20
I’m so wanting the Issey Miyake Bao Bao in orange… Can only seem to find it in red!! I saw a girl wearing the orange one with a blunt bleach bob, blue dress and orange lipstick – major girl crushing and ever since then I’ve been coveting the bag!