5.24.2010

real deal balenciaga

i finally made one of my fashion wishes come true last month when i purchased my first balenciaga. i've wanted for almost as long as they've been around, which is about ten years now. of course, they don't come cheap and i've only just been able to afford one. you may know that i've been lusting over the new town shape, but when it came down to canadian prices and taxes they were just too expensive. luckily i found a better way to shop for my balenciaga. there is an online re-sale store called real deal collection where you can buy, sell or trade authentic balenciaga bags. they have bags dating back to the early 2000's and they're organized on the site by date added, colour or size. they also have regular sales which is where i found my 2007 pine green balenciaga step. it's in almost perfect condition and i scored it for approx. half of what i would have paid for a town. i'm so happy with the site's service, they shipped fast and the costs were low, they guarantee authenticity and they even have layaway. i would highly recommend them if you are looking for a specific bag shape, colour or if you want to get a gently used bag for less then retail price. it's especially good if you're outside the usa where balenciaga's are more expensive. prices range from $1500.00 for rare older styles and next to brand new bags and as low as a couple hundred for more common/gently used styles. i'd definitely shop from them again and i'd whole hearted they recommend them! ***in the current world of fashion blogging i feel i need to say that this store did not give me anything to say these wonderful things about them, i was honestly just really delighted with the whole shopping experience and wanted to share it with you all :)

32 comments:

J said...

congrats on balenciaga, its perfect, enjoy it..

Anonymous said...

Ahhhhhh soo jealous, a Balenciaga is high on everybody's list I think, and that colour is gorgeous!!
It's a bit personal, but where do you work that allows you such beautiful purchases?
xx

Cristina said...

Siempre me ha gustado mucho ese bolso. Un beso
http://giseleglamour.blogspot.com/

Leah at Aesthetic Mode said...

It's sooo beautiful!! Wonderful choice color it suits you entirely.

Don't you love the leather? I still can't get over mine.
<3

(hunter midnight)

Alexa said...

yay!!! It's so beautiful! I love it! :)

ariane said...

Soooo jealous! It's amazing <3

xox

Colleen said...

sweeeet. i love the color

SabinePsynopsis said...

Congratulations, congratulations! It's so great when you get something you've absolutely desired and this bag is gorgeous! Real Deal sounds like a very great website.

Unknown said...

I spy the Miu Miu inspired copy cat Zara dress! ;)

KeepItFvncy,
M.E.

Hélène Heath said...

Cindy this color is so fresh and unusual, amazing choice. Totally checking out that website, thanks for the heads up ;)

And also, congrats on your first Balenciaga! Definitely worth the wait if you ask me.

xx

LF said...

great color choice!


jess ss//

Lainey said...

Sigh, the balenciagas are absolutely perfect! Great purchase! I see you're also wearing the Zara kitty dress! :)

J. said...

Wow, congrats!! I love it!!

Jessica said...

congratulations, it's very pretty! It's nice to know that you worked hard to finally buy one. You must appreciate a lot more : )

My Lalala Closet said...

I have had one for 4 years now and it doesnt get old at all!
good colour choice!

JRA said...

I've been waiting for this moment all my life...(cue dream solo by Marco Bruno!)

It's perfect.

xoxojessie

JRA said...

That was supposed to be "drum" solo, but "dream solo kinda works too!

Theresa said...

woooowiiii, the baf is amazing. It fits you so well... Great buy!

That "Miu Miu" dress rocks... I also saw it at ZARA, love it!

Daniella said...

ah amazinggg! thanks for sharing the site with us as well! i have always wanted one too, but i suck at saving my money!!!!
hope you are well love.
xx

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

oh congrats! you'll so love it and get so much use out of it. it's well worth the expense. i've had a black one for about 4 years now and i use it almost every day. it gets better with age! love the pine color. and thx for sharing the site info. i'll have to check it out :)

Mariel said...

Great color. Congrats! I love the feel of a good splurge moment

Kendra Alexandra said...

Love your blog, awesome pictures.
Great selection, have been going back past posts also and they look pretty awesome too :)

Hope you can check out mine and maybe follow?

http://stoleninspiration.blogspot.com/

Jillian said...

such a great colour. so jealous!!!

Karolina said...

Thanks for the blog comments, I love yours!!! xxx
love from London

Jenn said...

TOP SHOP IN TORONTO!!!!!! if you didn't already know :)


http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/shop-talk/2010/05/26/finally-top-shop-confirms-plans-for-first-toronto-store/

luna said...

that is simply gorgeous
love the blog
brickandbones
x

The Allure House said...

Congrats on Balenciaga.
I desire one too lol :)

http://theallurehouse.co.cc

geri hirsch said...

congratulations! such a big purchase! xo

Alicia Lund said...

what an exciting purchase!! love that you bought it in green! :) i will definitely be looking into this site.

Unknown said...

Great bag!!Balenciaga is really worth of buying! Need to say just checked the website,they have some gorgeus pices..if u have a chance,visit UAE,i think balenciaga bags are cheapest here..and twice a year they are disscounted about 30-40%..:))..I just bought black one..soo happy!

j'ai faime pour couture said...

congrats! great color

Cindy said...

darlja thanks for the balenciaga sale info. i wish we had those here...

jenn- yes topshop! i'm so excited. i hope they have a selection from every line and not just the expensive stuff. i will be there next saturday for the opening, say hi if you see me.