2017 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

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ksuromax said:
As an owner of Silver metallic Pillow, and a very biased fan of BV in general, i vote both hands up for BV Pillow in metallic :happydance:
imvho, WOC is a mere WALLET on chain, i.e. despite nice look you hardly will be able to wear it on your puffed coats, it does not fit in much and is good for a 'run on the light' or evenings out.
just my 2 cents :angel:
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Thanks for the thoughts. I’ve ruled out the WOCs, the LV Siena is still a contender, but that particular pillow from eBay was gone the next day. Someone did what I was thinking and went to the authenticators over at the BV thread, got it OKd and bought it at a great price. I was hesitant because it was the silver with the striation through it (forgot the name) and I wasn’t sure it would be bright enough. But the world of bags is abundant, so another will appear. I’m trying not to go too close to list price unless I see it in person.

BV was my first love in high end bags. Right now, I would do that crazy thing of rebuying one I sold if it appeared. I thought the medium Veneta was too tight to access my contents but now I see Venetas as so unique that It wouldn’t be any problem at all. They’re special snowflakes. I’ve sold three and a Campaña and now I only have my two pillows and a black little hobo (not the Veneta.) If I do a ban after the first of the year, I’ll make a declared exemption for (fill in the number) BVs.

Here’s my medium Veneta taken a few years ago in the color Appia. She’s gone but I may find her again (and I got more compliments on this bag then on any other ever … what was I thinking!)
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westvillage said:
Thanks for the thoughts. I’ve ruled out the WOCs, the LV Siena is still a contender, but that particular pillow from eBay was gone the next day. Someone did what I was thinking and went to the authenticators over at the BV thread, got it OKd and bought it at a great price. I was hesitant because it was the silver with the striation through it (forgot the name) and I wasn’t sure it would be bright enough. But the world of bags is abundant, so another will appear. I’m trying not to go too close to list price unless I see it in person.

BV was my first love in high end bags. Right now, I would do that crazy thing of rebuying one I sold if it appeared. I thought the medium Veneta was too tight to access my contents but now I see Venetas as so unique that It wouldn’t be any problem at all. They’re special snowflakes. I’ve sold three and a Campaña and now I only have my two pillows and a black little hobo (not the Veneta.) If I do a ban after the first of the year, I’ll make a declared exemption for (fill in the number) BVs.

Here’s my medium Veneta taken a few years ago in the color Appia. She’s gone but I may find her again (and I got more compliments on this bag then on any other ever … what was I thinking!)
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Appia is such a great colour, very chameleonic and easy to wear, i hope you'll find it again :tup:
Medium Veneta is a smaller bag, i know what you mean, but for the colours i have (Armatura and Carmino) i can forgive it without second thought! indeed, they are special!
 
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catsinthebag said:
This is such an interesting question to me, and it is so personal, depending on one’s individual aesthetics and style. I keep hearing that red can be a neutral if your outfits are composed of primarily neutrals like black, gray, navy, tan and creme. But then, that’s how I dress (black, white, gray, navy) and I see red as a pop, not a neutral. It’s a primary color so in a way, it’s more neutral than, say, orange or green. I love what I call “jewel tone neutrals:” sapphire blue, royal blue, emerald green, and some reds (personally I don’t like orange reds).

So I guess it depends on your definition of the word “neutral.” If my wardrobe was comprised of more “peacock clothes” as you put it, I don’t think I could throw a red bag in the mix. But that’s me and I’m pretty boring! :p
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catsinthebag said:
I’m the same way. I have never been into charms. I have a few, but don’t think to use them and when I do, I worry about them falling off the bag. SLGs are purely functional to me — I want ones that feel luxe, but they have to function. I have a small Chanel wallet that is perfect. Also a couple of card cases for when I want to downsize, but I always end up transferring back into the wallet. It has exactly the right number of card slots, I don’t have to fold my bills (pet peeve!) and the caviar leather (which I don’t love on bags but do love on this wallet) is both hardy and luxurious. And I hate switching wallets. I also have an LV pochette that is the perfect size and holds the extras, and so that goes from bag to bag as well. Basically, I am too lazy to switch both bags and SLGs, so the SLGs stay constant!
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We seem to be on the same page on a number of things. Colors - I don't care for orange reds and rich and bright jewel tones are my favorites.

Red is a semi neutral to me. I can wear it with most things in my wardrobe. But I don't tend to wear things like a yellow dress or orange pants. If I did dress in a lot of brights, I don't thing I'd be able to use much red.
Caviar is perfect for an SLG. And while I change bags daily, I hate changing wallets. So two wallets and three card holders is more than enough for me.

dcooney4 said:
Bags in 0
Bags out 2
Slgs in 1
Slgs out 2
Best month yet for me.
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Great job!!
 
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#19,959
tenKrat said:
Desert Rose is a soft and subtle pink, as @ElainePG noted. It actually leans more toward mauve than pink, which looks more sophisticated IMO. This shade definitely goes with a lot more in my wardrobe than pinker shades.

Here’s a pic taken in my vehicle with the sunroof open in morning light. The color is true.
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And, for reference, here’s a pic of mauve shades that shows that Desert Rose falls in the same color family.
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I love, love, love this bag!
 
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Hi ladies! Moving, purging, volunteering, have left me with little time on here, but I have not been craving bags either!
I told myself I am going to buy only 1 bag next year and it's going to some version of pink. I have my eyes on 1 Coach coming out next year, and then I just saw the BV dusty rose hobo (?) And wow.....gorgeous! I don't know if this is a bag or color that can even be bought, maybe second hand?
Sounds like most are doing really great with no purchasing or thoughtful purchases!!
My November was 0 in and 0 out in both bags and slgs.
 
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westvillage said:
Thanks so much for showing the color so nicely. It’s a very beautiful color.
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Hobbsy said:
I told myself I am going to buy only 1 bag next year and it's going to some version of pink. I have my eyes on 1 Coach coming out next year, and then I just saw the BV dusty rose hobo (?) And wow.....gorgeous! I don't know if this is a bag or color that can even be bought, maybe second hand?
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There are two BV pinks that are very similar, Dusty Rose (an older color that is more pink) and Desert Rose (the color of my Cervo Loop and a newer color). I think Desert Rose is still available in the boutiques. Not sure about Dusty Rose; it may be at the outlets?
 
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tenKrat said:
There are two BV pinks that are very similar, Dusty Rose (an older color that is more pink) and Desert Rose (the color of my Cervo Loop and a newer color). I think Desert Rose is still available in the boutiques. Not sure about Dusty Rose; it may be at the outlets?
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Desert rose, not sure where I came up with dusty?! Thank you, I'm going to start research.[emoji5]
 
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