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jane · Nov 28th, 2008, 12:19 AM

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Odd things about me: I do not watch the news. I will only listen to it on the radio or read it in newspapers.

Oh me too. TV news is the woooorrrrst. NPR + internet all the way.

alexis77 · Nov 28th, 2008, 06:04 AM

^^^I do check CNN and MSN a few times per day, as well. Can't believe I forgot to add internet--just goes to show how much I take it for granted!

kroquet · Nov 28th, 2008, 01:28 PM

Krisluvspurses - you could have listed "Mom's cooking" as one of your favorite things!!!

krisluvspurses · Nov 28th, 2008, 01:39 PM

I don't have it much anymore

But let me know when you're cooking something yummy and we'll be there!

doreenjoy · Nov 28th, 2008, 03:49 PM

I'm glad someone resurrected this thread! It's been fun reading about all of you.

Age: 45

Gender: Female

Resides: San Francisco

Hometown: A dying steel mill town in the Appalacians. After 25+ years, San Francisco is Home.

Occupation/ Industry: novelist. I also own a publishing company (not a vanity press!)

Favorite brands:
BV, Ferragamo, Hermes (only the scarves and bracelets; I find their bags rather stuffy and too heavy)

Hobbies: reading, politics, physics, economics

Favorite drink: Steamed milk with a shot of vanilla syrup.

Favorite foods: Strawberries, cherries, brined roasted turkey

Favorite TV shows: The only TV show I watch is The Simpsons.

Odd things about me: On January 1 of each year, I start giving my age as a year older -- even though my birthday isn't until April. I am an Italian citizen, speak a little Italian, but have never been to Italy; I do plan to retire to Italy, though. I follow classical violinists around the world to hear them perform live.

Things that scare me: Violent angry people.

Current obsessions: The BV stretch knot, BV's soft crocodile, Hermes scarves (a long time obsession), tPF, getting my DH Italian citizenship.

blueiris · Jan 1st, 2009, 04:58 PM

^^I saw the azure goatskin karung stretch knot the other day--stunning.

Age: 38

Gender: female

Resides: suburbs of Philadelphia

Occupation/ Industry: attorney

Favorite brand: for bags, it's currently BV

Hobbies: running, cooking, travel

Favorite drink: herbal teas

Favorite food: almost any meal cooked by my mother--she's a fantastic cook

Favorite TV show: The Office, 30 Rock

Odd things about me: I have perfect pitch

Things that scare me: the loss of people close to me

Current obsessions: cleaning/organizing (a New Year's ritual), upcoming trip to London, another BV (New Pyramid or Sloane) in moro, ebano, or noce

LT bag lady · Jan 1st, 2009, 05:48 PM

Age: 45

Gender: female

Resides: Connecticut, Ireland in the summer

Hometown: New York City

Occupation/ Industry: Retired CPA, Mom

Favorite brand: BV, TODS and Lambertson Truex

Hobbies: knitting, cooking, weaving & shopping

Favorite drink: Coconut Water

Favorite food: Fish, I love fluffy white fish like Red Snapper, Grouper, Halibut and Sea Bass

Favorite TV show: We are TV free, no tv, no cable

Odd things about me: Never had a cavity

Things that scare me: losing one of my children

Current obsessions:The Purse Forum, Bottega Veneta and my growing Manolo collection

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PsychoBagLady · Jan 1st, 2009, 07:23 PM

Hi BV fans. I'm just getting started with my BV obsession after 2 small purchases in 2008. I've been reading the forum for a while. Thanks for letting me introduce myself.

Age: Thirty-something

Gender: Female

Resides: Sunny Southern California

Hometown: Motown

Occupation/ Industry: I'm a singer/songwriter, but I haven't made money doing it yet. (Does that count?

) I just like to worship and share what has been given to me with others! Technically, however, I'm an IT professional.

Favorite brand: Valextra and Bvlgari (I own handbags by neither...yet)

Hobbies: Collecting bags (purses, suitcases, totes)

Favorite drink: McDonald's Arctic Orange Shakes

Favorite food: My mother-in-law's baked chicken and my mother's sweet potato pie.

Favorite TV show: 24

Odd things about me: I hear music when I'm sleep

Things that scare me: Why be afraid when Jack Bauer can save the day! lol

Current obsessions: Completing my wardrobe!

Chrischris62 · Jan 2nd, 2009, 02:30 AM

Age: Can I say "it is just a state of mind"

Gender: Female

Resides: Sunny Southern Cal

Hometown: OC
Occupation/ Industry: was Fraud Investigator. Now- starting my business in designing (this was my dream, but the previous was to make a living

).

Favorite brands: bags - BV, LV, Chanel. Clothes - Tahari, BR.
Hobbies: Travel, sketching the next design, relax with a good cup of tea!
Favorite drink: tea, tea and tea!
Favorite food: Italian, Asian, and BLUE BERRIES!
Favorite TV show: Dora the explorer (since my 2 1/2 yr old watches that).
Odd things about me: Never late!

Things that scare me: Not having enough time at the gym!

Current obsessions: getting my business up and going!

jeshika · Jan 2nd, 2009, 03:35 AM

Age: 24

Gender: Female

Resides: New York/Singapore

Hometown: Singapore

Occupation/ Industry: Consultant in the advisory practice of one of the big 4

Favorite brand: Bottega Veneta, Chanel and RM... mostly BV and Chanel these days... Fresh Cosmetics, By Terry and Ren... Black Halo, BCBG and Warehouse

Hobbies: eating yoghurt and drinking tea, doing pilates, shopping and what else? handbags!

Favorite drink: Pineapple Juice

Favorite food: Hainanese Chicken Rice and Pinkberry

Favorite TV show: CSI, Dexter, Project Runway

Odd things about me: I sing to myself when I think nobody is in the office and I have a no-pants rule, only skirts and dresses during spring/summer/fall because I hate being stuck with pants in the winter.

Things that scare me: being underwater in the ocean

Current obsessions: Skincare and makeup (always), cute work dresses, BV Knot Clutch in Ash

veeleigh · Jan 9th, 2009, 11:47 AM

Hi ladies--

I've been a TPF lurker for a while but just took the plunge to join and hopefully contribute! Thanks for letting me introduce myself!

Age: 24

Gender: Female

Resides: NYC

Hometown: Bay Area, CA...moving back this year!

Occupation/ Industry: soon-to-be attorney! Graduating law school in May!

Favorite brands:
BV, Hermes, Tod's

Hobbies: running, hiking, shopping, politics, and reading

Favorite drink: European Coke. Real sugar + less carbonation = yummy!

Favorite foods: cheese, mushrooms, olives, shellfish, sushi.

Favorite TV shows: If only I had more time! The Office.

Odd things about me: hm...

Things that scare me: Noises at night! I'm such a scaredy cat!

Current obsessions: Getting my first Hermes Birkin (what color?), trying to get my hands on a BV Noce Ostrich I stupidly passed-on last year.

nerf09 · Jan 12th, 2009, 06:14 AM

Age: 28

Gender:

Resides: Canada

Occupation: Self employed

Favorite Brand(s): Thought it was LV, but it seems to be BV

Hobbies: swimming, traveling, charity work, hanging out with friends and family

Favorite drink: Fresh orange juice, with a tad of cranberry juice AND OR lime and mint juice..

Favorite food: Cheesecake or sweets hehe

Favorite TV show: How I Met your Mother, Big Bang Theory, Darma and Greg, Heroes, Sex and the City

Odd things about me: not so sure but will get back to you...

Thing that scares me: Heights

Current obsessions: BV bags since I want to get one NOW!

sroze · Jan 12th, 2009, 11:46 AM

Age: 50 something

Gender: woman

Resides: NYC

Hobbies: antiquing, thrift shopping

Favorite drink: Winter-Hot chocolate with whipped cream. Summer-Home made lemonade

Favorite food: My guiltiest pleasure- Chinese spare ribs!!!

Favorite TV show: Law and Order- any time any day

Odd thing about me: I expect too much from others

Things that scare me: Being unable to react in unexpectedly dangerous situations--
frozen by fear

Current obsessions: Finding a great cross body bag.

Occupation: Educator

Favorite Brands: BV, Gucci, GroomParis,

noon · Jan 13th, 2009, 02:16 PM

Age: 23

Gender:

Resides: Jeddah and London

Occupation/ Industry: unemployed - since finishing my masters

Favorite brand:
- Clothes Paul and Joe, tibi, DVF, Marc Jacobs, See by Chloe
- Bags BV, YSL, Prada,Balenciaga..the list goes on lol
- Shoes Miu Miu, Chloe, Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Gina

Hobbies: the beach, shopping, spending time online lol, travelling, looking up random facts, museums

Favorite drink: iced vanilla lattes, strong tea, 7up, water
Favorite food: dont really have one - love italian food.

Favorite TV show: gossip girl, greys anatomy, dirty sexy money

Odd things about me: People often think im stand off ish, snobby or even shy because I dont talk a lot and then are surprised when they get to know me im not like that at all..Im just not good at small talk.

Things that scare me: Im clausterphobic, bugs, snakes..

Current obsessions: my blackberry! baking

jburgh · Jan 13th, 2009, 07:12 PM

noon - This will cure you of your fear of snakes!

A french flap wallet like saresha's

Nov 28th, 2008, 06:04 AM	#287
alexis77 Adopt a Greyhound! Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,087	^^^I do check CNN and MSN a few times per day, as well. Can't believe I forgot to add internet--just goes to show how much I take it for granted!
	__________________ Adopting one greyhound won't change the world, but the world will surely change for that one greyound.

Nov 28th, 2008, 01:28 PM	#288
kroquet Banned & Menopausal Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,497	Krisluvspurses - you could have listed "Mom's cooking" as one of your favorite things!!!
	__________________ Waitlist for Mulberry Alexa in Oak! Bella -Don't show me anymore bags!!!!

Nov 28th, 2008, 01:39 PM	#289
krisluvspurses Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,411	I don't have it much anymore But let me know when you're cooking something yummy and we'll be there!
krisluvspurses Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,411

Nov 28th, 2008, 03:49 PM	#290
doreenjoy I should be writing. Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Mostly in the USA Posts: 2,513	I'm glad someone resurrected this thread! It's been fun reading about all of you. Age: 45 Gender: Female Resides: San Francisco Hometown: A dying steel mill town in the Appalacians. After 25+ years, San Francisco is Home. Occupation/ Industry: novelist. I also own a publishing company (not a vanity press!) Favorite brands: BV, Ferragamo, Hermes (only the scarves and bracelets; I find their bags rather stuffy and too heavy) Hobbies: reading, politics, physics, economics Favorite drink: Steamed milk with a shot of vanilla syrup. Favorite foods: Strawberries, cherries, brined roasted turkey Favorite TV shows: The only TV show I watch is The Simpsons. Odd things about me: On January 1 of each year, I start giving my age as a year older -- even though my birthday isn't until April. I am an Italian citizen, speak a little Italian, but have never been to Italy; I do plan to retire to Italy, though. I follow classical violinists around the world to hear them perform live. Things that scare me: Violent angry people. Current obsessions: The BV stretch knot, BV's soft crocodile, Hermes scarves (a long time obsession), tPF, getting my DH Italian citizenship.
	__________________ Before you leave the house, put on all of your accessories...then take one off. Last edited by doreenjoy; Nov 28th, 2008 at 04:05 PM.

Jan 1st, 2009, 05:48 PM	#292
LT bag lady Another addict Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Too close to NYC Posts: 4,452	Age: 45 Gender: female Resides: Connecticut, Ireland in the summer Hometown: New York City Occupation/ Industry: Retired CPA, Mom Favorite brand: BV, TODS and Lambertson Truex Hobbies: knitting, cooking, weaving & shopping Favorite drink: Coconut Water Favorite food: Fish, I love fluffy white fish like Red Snapper, Grouper, Halibut and Sea Bass Favorite TV show: We are TV free, no tv, no cable Odd things about me: Never had a cavity Things that scare me: losing one of my children Current obsessions:The Purse Forum, Bottega Veneta and my growing Manolo collection .
	__________________ LT Bag Lady Officially on a ban... ethel, don't show me that! I mean it!!

Jan 1st, 2009, 04:58 PM	#291
blueiris Member Joined: May 2008 Location: United States Posts: 1,387	^^I saw the azure goatskin karung stretch knot the other day--stunning. Age: 38 Gender: female Resides: suburbs of Philadelphia Occupation/ Industry: attorney Favorite brand: for bags, it's currently BV Hobbies: running, cooking, travel Favorite drink: herbal teas Favorite food: almost any meal cooked by my mother--she's a fantastic cook Favorite TV show: The Office, 30 Rock Odd things about me: I have perfect pitch Things that scare me: the loss of people close to me Current obsessions: cleaning/organizing (a New Year's ritual), upcoming trip to London, another BV (New Pyramid or Sloane) in moro, ebano, or noce

Jan 1st, 2009, 07:23 PM	#293
PsychoBagLady Pick me up Cash Cab! Joined: Jun 2007 Location: East of the Beach and West of the Mountains Posts: 316	Hi BV fans. I'm just getting started with my BV obsession after 2 small purchases in 2008. I've been reading the forum for a while. Thanks for letting me introduce myself. Age: Thirty-something Gender: Female Resides: Sunny Southern California Hometown: Motown Occupation/ Industry: I'm a singer/songwriter, but I haven't made money doing it yet. (Does that count?) I just like to worship and share what has been given to me with others! Technically, however, I'm an IT professional. Favorite brand: Valextra and Bvlgari (I own handbags by neither...yet) Hobbies: Collecting bags (purses, suitcases, totes) Favorite drink: McDonald's Arctic Orange Shakes Favorite food: My mother-in-law's baked chicken and my mother's sweet potato pie. Favorite TV show: 24 Odd things about me: I hear music when I'm sleep Things that scare me: Why be afraid when Jack Bauer can save the day! lol Current obsessions: Completing my wardrobe!

Jan 2nd, 2009, 02:30 AM	#294
Chrischris62 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 224	Age: Can I say "it is just a state of mind" Gender: Female Resides: Sunny Southern Cal Hometown: OC Occupation/ Industry: was Fraud Investigator. Now- starting my business in designing (this was my dream, but the previous was to make a living ). Favorite brands: bags - BV, LV, Chanel. Clothes - Tahari, BR. Hobbies: Travel, sketching the next design, relax with a good cup of tea! Favorite drink: tea, tea and tea! Favorite food: Italian, Asian, and BLUE BERRIES! Favorite TV show: Dora the explorer (since my 2 1/2 yr old watches that). Odd things about me: Never late! Things that scare me: Not having enough time at the gym! Current obsessions: getting my business up and going!

Jan 2nd, 2009, 03:35 AM	#295
jeshika Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,053	Age: 24 Gender: Female Resides: New York/Singapore Hometown: Singapore Occupation/ Industry: Consultant in the advisory practice of one of the big 4 Favorite brand: Bottega Veneta, Chanel and RM... mostly BV and Chanel these days... Fresh Cosmetics, By Terry and Ren... Black Halo, BCBG and Warehouse Hobbies: eating yoghurt and drinking tea, doing pilates, shopping and what else? handbags! Favorite drink: Pineapple Juice Favorite food: Hainanese Chicken Rice and Pinkberry Favorite TV show: CSI, Dexter, Project Runway Odd things about me: I sing to myself when I think nobody is in the office and I have a no-pants rule, only skirts and dresses during spring/summer/fall because I hate being stuck with pants in the winter. Things that scare me: being underwater in the ocean Current obsessions: Skincare and makeup (always), cute work dresses, BV Knot Clutch in Ash
jeshika Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,053	__________________ wishlist Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch in Fever Bottega Veneta Medium Veneta in Limo *she's here* 07 Chanel Red Medium Flap w/ bijoux chain Bottega Veneta Old Petra Roma

Jan 9th, 2009, 11:47 AM	#296
veeleigh Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: NY Area Posts: 239	Hi ladies-- I've been a TPF lurker for a while but just took the plunge to join and hopefully contribute! Thanks for letting me introduce myself! Age: 24 Gender: Female Resides: NYC Hometown: Bay Area, CA...moving back this year! Occupation/ Industry: soon-to-be attorney! Graduating law school in May! Favorite brands: BV, Hermes, Tod's Hobbies: running, hiking, shopping, politics, and reading Favorite drink: European Coke. Real sugar + less carbonation = yummy! Favorite foods: cheese, mushrooms, olives, shellfish, sushi. Favorite TV shows: If only I had more time! The Office. Odd things about me: hm... Things that scare me: Noises at night! I'm such a scaredy cat! Current obsessions: Getting my first Hermes Birkin (what color?), trying to get my hands on a BV Noce Ostrich I stupidly passed-on last year.

Jan 12th, 2009, 06:14 AM	#297
nerf09 Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 206	Age: 28 Gender: Resides: Canada Occupation: Self employed Favorite Brand(s): Thought it was LV, but it seems to be BV Hobbies: swimming, traveling, charity work, hanging out with friends and family Favorite drink: Fresh orange juice, with a tad of cranberry juice AND OR lime and mint juice.. Favorite food: Cheesecake or sweets hehe Favorite TV show: How I Met your Mother, Big Bang Theory, Darma and Greg, Heroes, Sex and the City Odd things about me: not so sure but will get back to you... Thing that scares me: Heights Current obsessions: BV bags since I want to get one NOW!
nerf09 Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 206

Jan 12th, 2009, 11:46 AM	#298
sroze Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29	Age: 50 something Gender: woman Resides: NYC Hobbies: antiquing, thrift shopping Favorite drink: Winter-Hot chocolate with whipped cream. Summer-Home made lemonade Favorite food: My guiltiest pleasure- Chinese spare ribs!!! Favorite TV show: Law and Order- any time any day Odd thing about me: I expect too much from others Things that scare me: Being unable to react in unexpectedly dangerous situations-- frozen by fear Current obsessions: Finding a great cross body bag. Occupation: Educator Favorite Brands: BV, Gucci, GroomParis,
sroze Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29

Jan 13th, 2009, 02:16 PM	#299
noon Sun in my eyes Joined: Apr 2007 Location: in the middle of the desert Posts: 4,557	Age: 23 Gender: Resides: Jeddah and London Occupation/ Industry: unemployed - since finishing my masters Favorite brand: - Clothes Paul and Joe, tibi, DVF, Marc Jacobs, See by Chloe - Bags BV, YSL, Prada,Balenciaga..the list goes on lol - Shoes Miu Miu, Chloe, Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Gina Hobbies: the beach, shopping, spending time online lol, travelling, looking up random facts, museums Favorite drink: iced vanilla lattes, strong tea, 7up, water Favorite food: dont really have one - love italian food. Favorite TV show: gossip girl, greys anatomy, dirty sexy money Odd things about me: People often think im stand off ish, snobby or even shy because I dont talk a lot and then are surprised when they get to know me im not like that at all..Im just not good at small talk. Things that scare me: Im clausterphobic, bugs, snakes.. Current obsessions: my blackberry! baking
	__________________ Oh LIPGLOSS you make my lips so pink and sexy but I dont need you, because I could just use LIPSTICK - Paris Hilton Carrie: Honey, if it hurts so much, why are we going shopping? Samantha: I have a broken toe, not a broken spirit. - SATC

Jan 13th, 2009, 07:12 PM	#300
jburgh BV, Choo, Ferragamo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: where the Corgis frap Posts: 7,226	noon - This will cure you of your fear of snakes! A french flap wallet like saresha's
	__________________ Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

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