2016 resolution - shopping from my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

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Day after Christmas grocery shopping at the Costco-like shop here with my Le Foulonne tote. Btw, I saw at a youngish couple's pushcart a vintage yellow LV Alma Epi. I've always been curious how that epi looks like. And I must say I really like it!! I hope it was not obvious to the couple that I kept on glancing at the Alma. [emoji4]
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Epi is so nice. Lol.

It's so durable and subtle LV! Perfect on SLGs or daily bags imo!

However it's a lot heavier than the canvas items, but a little lighter than their soft leather items. [emoji4]
 
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Perfect shopping bag, msd

And sometimes when I want to see a person's bag I just tell them! That way they don't think I'm weird and they feel flattered because I show them how interested in am in their bag. :smile:
It never crossed my mind to ask, maybe I should have so I could have taken a much closer look. But partly, our culture is not that open. And sometimes actions like these are looked at with suspicion. Anyway, if a decent looking stranger (at a venue which I consider "safe") asks me about my bag, I guess I will be flattered.

Epi is so nice. Lol.

It's so durable and subtle LV! Perfect on SLGs or daily bags imo!

However it's a lot heavier than the canvas items, but a little lighter than their soft leather items. [emoji4]
I will likely add another Epi bag in the future. I don't like saffiano, but epi yes!
Oh, and I like your S'mores pack!
 
It never crossed my mind to ask, maybe I should have so I could have taken a much closer look. But partly, our culture is not that open. And sometimes actions like these are looked at with suspicion. Anyway, if a decent looking stranger (at a venue which I consider "safe") asks me about my bag, I guess I will be flattered.


I will likely add another Epi bag in the future. I don't like saffiano, but epi yes!
Oh, and I like your S'mores pack!

The diamond texture of saffiano is ok. But the Epi texture is just so uniquely pretty.


I haven't opened it yet! DBF wanted me to have s'mores with him haha.
 
Okay.

I was tempted to call my December total, but I had this feeling I'd find something today.


And I did.

Found this Dooney & Bourke Serena bucket bag!
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It was $298, I got it for $90 at CTR at NR! Super happy.

It has a red contrast lining, which I adored from the Mansur bags, but without the hefty price.

This is my trendy, beater, bucket bag!


I also found this Longchamp pouch. I'm such a sucker for LC, especially Made in France.IMG_1482804402.266500.jpg

Opinions on these finds? Lol. Am I crazy or did I buy good things?
 
Okay.

I was tempted to call my December total, but I had this feeling I'd find something today.


And I did.

Found this Dooney & Bourke Serena bucket bag!
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It was $298, I got it for $90 at CTR at NR! Super happy.

It has a red contrast lining, which I adored from the Mansur bags, but without the hefty price.

This is my trendy, beater, bucket bag!


I also found this Longchamp pouch. I'm such a sucker for LC, especially Made in France.View attachment 3557835

Opinions on these finds? Lol. Am I crazy or did I buy good things?
Love your finds!! Especially the DB since you are really looking for a bucket bag. What a great price!! I also like LC, but...another SLG? :hrmm::p
 
Love your finds!! Especially the DB since you are really looking for a bucket bag. What a great price!! I also like LC, but...another SLG? :hrmm::p

I know! Another SLG! But I really like this style, as it's handy. And in the dark color, it won't get dirty like my Lagoon one did.


The LC was an impulse buy and I'm going to take my time in deciding if I keep or not.
 
It's so bad how many I have access to. There's at least 3 NR in a short drive, another two in an hour drive, including the big one.

It's a good thing the premium outlets (Burberry, Gucci, Ferragamo outlets) are 2 hours away haha.
My US-based sister said before it's a good thing I'm not there in the US. Incidentally, there's only Saks Off5th and TJMaxx (no runway brands) near her. No NR, it's about 30min away I think and I had not been there. Told her next time I visit she should bring me there. :) The premium outlet brands are in Chicago, about 5 hours away, so that has to be scheduled. :smile:
 
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My US-based sister said before it's a good thing I'm not there in the US. Incidentally, there's only Saks Off5th and TJMaxx (no runway brands) near her. No NR, it's about 30min away I think and I had not been there. Told her next time I visit she should bring me there. :) The premium outlet brands are in Chicago, about 5 hours away, so that has to be scheduled. :smile:

Oh, I barely go to Off Fifth and TJ/Marshalls because the Rack and brand outlets are better since I'm so specific in my searches. Lol.

But if I'm out to buy anything, like in a gift search, they all are so close. One plaza has TJ, Off Fifth, and NR all together in like 5 minutes.
 
Okay.

I was tempted to call my December total, but I had this feeling I'd find something today.


And I did.

Found this Dooney & Bourke Serena bucket bag!
View attachment 3557832

It was $298, I got it for $90 at CTR at NR! Super happy.

It has a red contrast lining, which I adored from the Mansur bags, but without the hefty price.

This is my trendy, beater, bucket bag!


I also found this Longchamp pouch. I'm such a sucker for LC, especially Made in France.View attachment 3557835

Opinions on these finds? Lol. Am I crazy or did I buy good things?

I like your DB! Adorable find. :)
 
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