to keep or not to keep, that is the question

[sarea]

I debated whether or not to post this one, because I still haven't decided if I'm going to keep it yet. Maybe you guys can give me your opinion if you're so inclined. Keep it or return it?

Chloé "Marcie" large python shoulder bag in Wood



This bag retailed for $3,995. Which is... um, insane. I mean, I realize there are even more expensive handbags out there (Hermès Birkin bag, anyone?), but for a handbag sold at regular retail stores like Saks, Barneys and Nordstrom, it's pretty high end.

I found it at Nordstrom Rack, the only discounted Chloé around for miles, and couldn't resist. So. At least I didn't pay retail price for it! >.>

As usual, you get a better sense for what the bag looks like when you see it carried, so here are the obligatory celebrity sightings with the Marcie:

Emma Stone


Jessica Alba


Rachel Bilson


Alessandra Ambrosio


Katie Holmes (with Suri, and let's face it, this is an adorable photo, period)


And once again, here's the color/style of the bag that's sitting in my closet right now...


If I choose to keep it, I'll have to do some research on how to care for python skin...