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

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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.

Wow! I'm sure I'd go broke within a few months if I get to live in a place like that. [emoji31]
 
I may not be able to handle all the brand outlets! Haha.

I go once every year. There's two, one with just Coach and Kate Spade, then one with premiere brands. lol I avoid the premiere brand one, cuz I can't be good there.

I like your DB! Adorable find. :)
Thanks!

Wow! I'm sure I'd go broke within a few months if I get to live in a place like that. [emoji31]

And I'm also near Beverly Hills, South Coast Plaza, and short drive to San Diego's shops. So when sales happen, I can go anywhere. Haha. It's an effort to avoid it.
 
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?
Fantastic finds Bake! I love them both!
 
I hope this will be the last buy of the year. [emoji4] Can I blame Spark for the lead? ;)

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I bought this! The strap from Kate Spade and it comes with the tassels. After I saw Spark posted it here, I went to their site and I found this one. I like that it's glittering and blue. I figure if the length is right, it'd be good for all my Bal. I rarely wear them now coz the strap length dictate me to only carry it on the side and with DD moving, it doesn't fit my lifestyle anymore, but I still love them and want to wear them. I called the boutique to see if it's in yet, and the answer was no. Anyway, I dropped by the store unplanned and voila! It's there and they're having a sale! So, I tried it on and I think I can wear it crossbody with the Bal. :) I really hope to put it in good use next year. :).

The only gripe is that the glitter can fall. They may be gone or go bald in some spot. But I think that means I'd already have a good time using it. ;)
 
Congrats good buy! I love it when one stumbled upon a deal that fits their wishlist [emoji4]
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?
 
Are you liking the bags you design? Perhaps you could find a local leather tradesman to work with to have a bit more control.

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Not all of them, but most. I am sure I do not want to do any business with anyone locally with a language barrier. I also don't get my haircut here, for the same reason! But otherwise good idea. I'm also so so picky and browse hundreds of artists on etsy or online in general before initiating a custom with them. And the success rate is quite good but oh when there's disappointment, it is heartbreak! I take things way too seriously! ;)
I am starting to miss the buying and selling EUC premier bags from eBay because if it doesn't work out you don't usually lose much on the turnover if you are careful with your budget threshold and spend a lot of time searching for deals. Which I'm willing to do while nursing the baby. :)

Bakeacookie I love that dooney bucket!
 
I just received my third pair of twilly since I posted my wishlist for our exchange gift!!

I think this last one I got is so far my favorite. I immediately tied it to the bag for the day. [emoji3]
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Great combo!!


Fantastic finds Bake! I love them both!

Thank you! I'm like 75% sure I'll keep the LC pouch, but I still have to wait for the rest of my other stuff to arrive first. [emoji85]

I hope this will be the last buy of the year. [emoji4] Can I blame Spark for the lead? ;)

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I bought this! The strap from Kate Spade and it comes with the tassels. After I saw Spark posted it here, I went to their site and I found this one. I like that it's glittering and blue. I figure if the length is right, it'd be good for all my Bal. I rarely wear them now coz the strap length dictate me to only carry it on the side and with DD moving, it doesn't fit my lifestyle anymore, but I still love them and want to wear them. I called the boutique to see if it's in yet, and the answer was no. Anyway, I dropped by the store unplanned and voila! It's there and they're having a sale! So, I tried it on and I think I can wear it crossbody with the Bal. :) I really hope to put it in good use next year. :).

The only gripe is that the glitter can fall. They may be gone or go bald in some spot. But I think that means I'd already have a good time using it. ;)

The KS strap and tassels are cute but the glitter coming off would bother me! Living vicariously throughyou! Please share pics with it on your bal!!

Congrats good buy! I love it when one stumbled upon a deal that fits their wishlist [emoji4]

Thank you! I feel it was meant to be haha

Not all of them, but most. I am sure I do not want to do any business with anyone locally with a language barrier. I also don't get my haircut here, for the same reason! But otherwise good idea. I'm also so so picky and browse hundreds of artists on etsy or online in general before initiating a custom with them. And the success rate is quite good but oh when there's disappointment, it is heartbreak! I take things way too seriously! ;)
I am starting to miss the buying and selling EUC premier bags from eBay because if it doesn't work out you don't usually lose much on the turnover if you are careful with your budget threshold and spend a lot of time searching for deals. Which I'm willing to do while nursing the baby. :)

Bakeacookie I love that dooney bucket!

Thank you!!
 
I hope this will be the last buy of the year. [emoji4] Can I blame Spark for the lead? ;)

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I bought this! The strap from Kate Spade and it comes with the tassels. After I saw Spark posted it here, I went to their site and I found this one. I like that it's glittering and blue. I figure if the length is right, it'd be good for all my Bal. I rarely wear them now coz the strap length dictate me to only carry it on the side and with DD moving, it doesn't fit my lifestyle anymore, but I still love them and want to wear them. I called the boutique to see if it's in yet, and the answer was no. Anyway, I dropped by the store unplanned and voila! It's there and they're having a sale! So, I tried it on and I think I can wear it crossbody with the Bal. :smile: I really hope to put it in good use next year. :smile:.

The only gripe is that the glitter can fall. They may be gone or go bald in some spot. But I think that means I'd already have a good time using it. ;)
This is gorgeous. And feel free to blame me for enabling! :lol: I've been meaning to get one of these and will see if they are on sale online. I think they would look cute with my all black YSL.

I think I read somewhere that if you use hairspray on glittered items they are more likely to stay out. Of course you should test a tiny spot first. But, let me see if I can scrounge up the article I saw.
 
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Vink, here are a couple of options to keep the glitter in place. It seems hairspray is an option. Fabric glue and modge podge are also mentioned. I even saw some options using spray starch and fixative spray used for charcoal paintings. So I think you have some options. But pleeeeeasse test a tiny area no matter which way you decide to go. That strap is adorable!!! :heart:

https://www.google.com/amp/m.wikihow.com/Stop-Glitter-from-Falling-Off-Clothing?amp=1?client=safari
http://www.livecreativelyinspired.com/prevent-glitter-from-falling-off/
 
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