2015 resolution - shopping from my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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So have never heard about Obenhauf but Blackrocks is good. Only problem with it is how to use the right amount, plus the smell, but it works great if you want to even out the color. I am also using Cadillac one, it is great if you want to give the shine back.
Yesterday, I was so tempted to buy a Chanel red reissue in new condition from the online consignment store, at an amazing price, and thinking my new year resolution of not buying any bags doesn't start until 2015. Yesterday was still 2014. Lol!
Really? Who am I kidding?! Do I need a reissue? No, as I have a black distressed calf with ghw. Do I need a red flap? No, as I have a red chevron flap and a red woc. I just didn't have the reissue in red distressed calf.
In the end, I'm so glad I resisted the temptation without pressing the "purchase" button, and someone snagged it. I really don't need any more new bags. But, I must confess, I did purchase a pair of Valentino shoes yesterday in the store at a steep discount (55% off).
2015 is a new start, I am grateful for what I've own and looking forward to using all my bags routinely.
Today I am using my red Chanel woc with a Long Champ backpack while visiting a museum in the daytime, and will be out for a nice dinner later. I can keep the backpack in the car and use the woc for dinner.
Yes! It's a great start of the year. Happy New Year everyone.
Really? Who am I kidding?! Do I need a reissue? No, as I have a black distressed calf with ghw. Do I need a red flap? No, as I have a red chevron flap and a red woc. I just didn't have the reissue in red distressed calf.
In the end, I'm so glad I resisted the temptation without pressing the "purchase" button, and someone snagged it. I really don't need any more new bags. But, I must confess, I did purchase a pair of Valentino shoes yesterday in the store at a steep discount (55% off).
2015 is a new start, I am grateful for what I've own and looking forward to using all my bags routinely.
Today I am using my red Chanel woc with a Long Champ backpack while visiting a museum in the daytime, and will be out for a nice dinner later. I can keep the backpack in the car and use the woc for dinner.
Yes! It's a great start of the year. Happy New Year everyone.
I'm sorry it didn't work out with the Flora, until now that was my story. Vintage examples included. After 4 Flora scarves and an umbrella/parasol I had promised myself the little Nice shoulder bag (at FULL price) this Summer, only to be told in Cannes and in London they were all sold and all of Europe wouldn't transfer. By that time it was so close to Christmas, when my mother asked what I wanted I said either the Nice Dome or Tote would be perfect, and left it to fate. One of the nice-est Christmas present I ever received
. You worked a miracle on your Stam, FANTASTIC work. So funny people get rid of bags because of the condition when all they need is a little knowledge and a lot of hard work. It looks good as new
I think I need to do this as well. It so tempting to buy things when I constantly get these sales reminders.
Thank you very much!
Thank you!
I want to try Cadillac. I heard great things about it. I don't mind the smell. Then again I can't smell at the moment because of my cold.
I'm sorry it didn't work out with the Flora, until now that was my story. Vintage examples included. After 4 Flora scarves and an umbrella/parasol I had promised myself the little Nice shoulder bag (at FULL price) this Summer, only to be told in Cannes and in London they were all sold and all of Europe wouldn't transfer. By that time it was so close to Christmas, when my mother asked what I wanted I said either the Nice Dome or Tote would be perfect, and left it to fate. One of the nice-est Christmas present I ever received
You worked a miracle on your Stam, FANTASTIC work. So funny people get rid of bags because of the condition when all they need is a little knowledge and a lot of hard work. It looks good as new
I got the pouch that matches the design. I figure if the tote comes along it was fate. Thanks for the sweet compliments. If there was a bag to rehab I am really happy it was a Stam.
WOW we do not waste time! Happy New Year everyone!
I've read all the comments and want to say welcome to all the new comers! Congrats to all those who resisted sales already. Loving the bags I've already seen - looking forward to seeing everyone's bags as we travel this journey together.
I spent the day with my parents and attended a symphony orchestra - was amazing!
Tomorrow I will be stepping into the office for a bit and have decided to start fresh with a bag I did not use in 2014 - Kate Spade Wellesley Elena tote. I've been on the fence for a while about whether to let her go because her LOOK is great for work but her holding capacity is a bit tough to work with because the saffiano is so stiff. We'll see how it goes. I chose my semi-retired Coach wallet as a way of seeing my DH everyday since he is visiting family for 2 months, and I switched into my Fossil keyholder and am using my Coach keyholder to hold extra loyalty cards . My make-up and other emergency odds and ends are in a Bodyshop pouch. With this bag, I have to keep it simple so everything will fit easily. I will try to use her for the majority of the time in January and we'll see how it goes.
I've read all the comments and want to say welcome to all the new comers! Congrats to all those who resisted sales already. Loving the bags I've already seen - looking forward to seeing everyone's bags as we travel this journey together.
I spent the day with my parents and attended a symphony orchestra - was amazing!
Tomorrow I will be stepping into the office for a bit and have decided to start fresh with a bag I did not use in 2014 - Kate Spade Wellesley Elena tote. I've been on the fence for a while about whether to let her go because her LOOK is great for work but her holding capacity is a bit tough to work with because the saffiano is so stiff. We'll see how it goes. I chose my semi-retired Coach wallet as a way of seeing my DH everyday since he is visiting family for 2 months, and I switched into my Fossil keyholder and am using my Coach keyholder to hold extra loyalty cards . My make-up and other emergency odds and ends are in a Bodyshop pouch. With this bag, I have to keep it simple so everything will fit easily. I will try to use her for the majority of the time in January and we'll see how it goes.
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Wow! The Stam makeover is fabulous!! You know the resolution I made - well, *ahem* I wound up going to Dillards today because they were having their annual 50% additional off already marked down items. One day only. I knew the only handbag I wanted/needed was a black hobo style. Coach had one that was marked down to $299 so with the additional 50% I thought if I could find one...... Let me tell you, that place was crazy nuts today. Store opened at 10:00, I got there about 10:10. Parking lot was jammed. Got inside probably by 10:20, it was like a war zone. The purse department looked like a tornado had gone through. Purse stuffing everywhere.......tables were empty, maybe one little crossbody half on, half off the table with its poor strap twisted into a nightmare. There were two types of women there; those who were walking around with 6-8 bags on their arms and the other type was stalking them. Just waiting for them to put one down. And of course, there were still tons of regular priced bags that weren't going anywhere today, but some crafty ladies had stuffed the sale bags on the regular priced shelves, probably while they debated. wrong!!! I found the exact Coach I wanted on the bottom shelf of one such and snatched that baby up in one fell swoop. And then walked through the rest of the departments clutching it to me, knowing I was being followed. It was unbelievable. But what this means now is no more bags until April at least. Or else I failed. Stay tuned, it's anyone's guess right now.......
. I knew the only handbag I wanted/needed was a black hobo style. Coach had one that was marked down to $299 so with the additional 50% I thought if I could find one...... Let me tell you, that place was crazy nuts today. Store opened at 10:00, I got there about 10:10. Parking lot was jammed. Got inside probably by 10:20, it was like a war zone. The purse department looked like a tornado had gone through. Purse stuffing everywhere.......tables were empty, maybe one little crossbody half on, half off the table with its poor strap twisted into a nightmare. There were two types of women there; those who were walking around with 6-8 bags on their arms and the other type was stalking them. Just waiting for them to put one down. And of course, there were still tons of regular priced bags that weren't going anywhere today, but some crafty ladies had stuffed the sale bags on the regular priced shelves, probably while they debated. wrong!!! I found the exact Coach I wanted on the bottom shelf of one such and snatched that baby up in one fell swoop. And then walked through the rest of the departments clutching it to me, knowing I was being followed. It was unbelievable. But what this means now is no more bags until April at least. Or else I failed. Stay tuned, it's anyone's guess right now.......
Yesterday, I was so tempted to buy a Chanel red reissue in new condition from the online consignment store, at an amazing price, and thinking my new year resolution of not buying any bags doesn't start until 2015. Yesterday was still 2014. Lol!
Really? Who am I kidding?! Do I need a reissue? No, as I have a black distressed calf with ghw. Do I need a red flap? No, as I have a red chevron flap and a red woc. I just didn't have the reissue in red distressed calf.
In the end, I'm so glad I resisted the temptation without pressing the "purchase" button, and someone snagged it. I really don't need any more new bags. But, I must confess, I did purchase a pair of Valentino shoes yesterday in the store at a steep discount (55% off).
2015 is a new start, I am grateful for what I've own and looking forward to using all my bags routinely.
Today I am using my red Chanel woc with a Long Champ backpack while visiting a museum in the daytime, and will be out for a nice dinner later. I can keep the backpack in the car and use the woc for dinner.
Yes! It's a great start of the year. Happy New Year everyone.
Congrats for staying strong!!!!
She is really pretty egg, very professional and beautiful
Wow! The Stam makeover is fabulous!! You know the resolution I made - well, *ahem* I wound up going to Dillards today because they were having their annual 50% additional off already marked down items. One day only
Huge Congrats Katiesmama!!! Thats always an amazing feeling, getting the one for a steal
congrats!!!
Egg - thanks. Really like that Kate Spade. They do make super structured bags, I could run over my green one and it would still hold its shape. . So sweet you are using something that reminds you of DH!
Katiesmomma - thank you! Yay' please share a pic! Love to see the one you snagged.
So great to see so many new "faces" in the group!
. So sweet you are using something that reminds you of DH!Katiesmomma - thank you! Yay' please share a pic! Love to see the one you snagged.
So great to see so many new "faces" in the group!
This bag looks really beautiful again. Great job! 😍 i like the idea, that it was kind of a family project.
Wow! The Stam makeover is fabulous!! You know the resolution I made - well, *ahem* I wound up going to Dillards today because they were having their annual 50% additional off already marked down items. One day only
Well done! I can never stand those sale wars. I would have run after 3 minutes propably without even getting to the bags section. 😂
