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[creighbaby]

Hello,
Welcome to a selection of my eclectic purse collection. As with clothes, I can never commit to keeping a bag so the tags don’t come off until it is used. I am constantly struggling with the thought of returning or selling my bags.

Thanks for looking.
C.


Large Chloe Edith satchel that lived in my closet for a year before I finally used it. When I pulled it out to finally use it, the darned thing had a spot on it. I’m glad the stain is there because I don’t treat it like it is a “precious” bag.



Chloe Tekla. Acquired from the Chloe sample sale late last year.


Group Chloe shot


MZ Wallace



Speedy 30



Speedy and wallet, which was a gift from my mother

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Hayden Harnett Lorcas which have never been worn. I have more purses from this brand than any other designer and it isn’t even my most favorite.


Hayden Harnett Mimi. I use this one a lot for going out.


Lorcas, Mimi and a wristlet thing I got at the last sample sale. I’m not a fan of wristlets, but this one grabbed my attention because of its size and colors.


Two more HH bags: The Havana hobo and the Salina pouch. Great for running errands and I don’t care how mucky they get.


The Kate Spade collection. I only ever use the tote and only when I need to lug around my gym shoes from work. I need to sell the other bags because they haven’t seen the light of day in years. The small bag with the embroidery is a special edition that was made in honor of one of the “Batman” movies.



My vintage clutches and purses. I love these bags, especially the shiny red one.


Another angle


More of the same

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Another vintage bag


The Gold collection. Kate Spade make up bag that I use as a clutch, Calypso flat bag and a Botkier Trigger. I bought the Trigger at the last Botkier sample, and as with most of my bags, I haven’t used it yet. The leather is a lot thinner than the leather used in most Botkier bags.


Botkier collection. I love my East-West Trigger, it is such a workhorse and still really stylish. I can’t remember the name of the soft yellow bag. Now that the weather is finally getting better, I can start using it again.



Clutches: Two Lauren Merkins, large Lulu Guinness and Whiting and Davis. I’ve had a couple of these bags for well over a year and they’ve yet to be used. Perhaps this summer.



Lauren Merkin


Goldenbleu. This bag is lined in suede. Can't wait to finally use it.

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Prada/MiuMius that were birthday presents.


Back group shot





Front


Back


Hermes, which was a gift from my mother. Before this forum, I didn’t know much about Hermes bags. When I would visit my mother I would always borrow one of her bags to go out with friends. I would gravitate to this one or the one in beige or black because they were the plainest, least matronly in her collection. On my last visit, I took a closer look at the H and the gold print on the bag and realized that for years I’d been tossing her Hermes bags on wet bars. For my last birthday, she sent me this bag.

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Christie Alfie leather bag


Not sure about this Natalia Brilli bag. I haven’t worn it yet and not sure if it will live in my closet for a year before I use it.


Thanks for looking. I do so enjoy a good bag. I think that my favorites are the old ones. New bags are wonderful, but there's something to be said for old-school quality and design.

[duranie70]

That gold Trigger Botkier is killer! I love the goldenbleu too.
Start using the gold trigger! LOL

[wentworthsgal]

Gorgeous collection! I LOVE the blue Goldenbleu bag!

[SweetPurple]

You have some unique looking bags ~ pretty too! Thank you for sharing!

[Antonia]

I love this Botkier east/west bag! I wish these were still around now, I'd love to get one! :) Nice collection...thanks for sharing!

[ValleyO]

Love the Tekla and vintage Hermes!!!

[koala09]

Love Botkier collection!!All of them are my wishlist