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

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msd_bags said:
I would get it if I'm not trying to be responsible with finances as I really like the bag and it looked and felt luxurious when I saw it IRL in Galeries Lafayette in Berlin. (I don't think we have a boutique here in the country.) I think I can live with the divided compartments though I would have preferred an undivided inner area.

I think now that I've bought the top item on my wishlist (Mulberry zipped), this becomes the next. The 3rd is the MCM, but since it is in the same style as the just purchased Mulberry and the Massaccesi Angelica, I should go for variety in style. Unless the money tree gives me money?!


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I'm rooting for the money tree!!!

It's great that you know exactly what bags you want next. I really don't. I know types (like black tote) which is a little frustrating.
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Woo hoo! Congrats on the red lamb! It is super lush and gorgeous. I know you made the right decision. The caviar was always going to be nagging at you and not quite right. Enjoy your new baby!

I can’t remember if you have sold through Ann’s before or if I’m thinking of someone else. Let us know how that works — I’m thinking of expanding my horizons beyond Yoogis and Fashionphile and maybe selling through Ann’s as well, but I think her process works differently. I’m curious to see how you find it.
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So far, I've only used Ann's for consignment. Her quotes are always the highest and the process is super easy. I very much reccommend her!
 
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I called and they said it isn't critical enough that hours count unless he didn't eat but he did so I'm thinking first thing in the morning. I'm already feeding the littles dinner and about to take them to bed and my husband is abroad and I have no car I can use, etc.
 
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HopelessBagGirl said:
I called and they said it isn't critical enough that hours count unless he didn't eat but he did so I'm thinking first thing in the morning. I'm already feeding the littles dinner and about to take them to bed and my husband is abroad and I have no car I can use, etc.
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That sounds like a strange diagnosis to make without even seeing him. It could be anything from seizures to dehydration so how can they say without looking at him? Sorry, I don’t mean to sound harsh, I just get alarmed because I’ve had some scary things happen with my own pets and always err on the side of getting vet care as soon as possible. Has he had neurological issues in the past?
 
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Sparkletastic said:
So today was a busy day!!! I had to work a LOT today but, I also had some shopping moments.

First, I have to stop being in denial that I need a car. :doh: So, I went to the Lexus dealer to look at the RX350. I took my trusty Max Mara with me today so she went along for the trip. This is so an on-the-body bag. It just looks like a box sitting here. But I get a TON of compliments when I carry her. Makes me think of getting a different color but I do want different styles for work and I never carry this for play. View attachment 3907214
The Lexus reminds me of the Max Mara. Elegant, serviceable, high quality but doesn't get my goofy happy points going. :lol: I still like the Cadillac SRX. Argh! But, I think I'm going to get the Lexus because 1) it's a better car 2) the 2015 I was looking at is deeeply discounted and 3) I don't care about cars Lol! So I should get the one that is most practical. I need a car that can last another 10+ years because I just don't ever want to buy a car.
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I had a Lexus RX300 that lasted me for 16 years. They are really good cars! The only reason I didn't replace it with another Lexus is that the 350 felt just a bit too large to me. So I went with the Mercedes SUV, which is just as good a car but is smaller. Very happy with it, but I haven't "bonded" with it the way I did with my sturdy RX300.
And just to put the whole thing into perspective, I don't love car shopping either... I just want to buy a car and then forget about it for a really long time.
 
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Sparkletastic said:
Thanks for the input!!! I've heard the DF holds structure better argument. But, I'm super careful with my SFs. I don't pinch my bags at the top, don't rest my arm on them and keep them lightly stuffed - which eliminates the causals I've heard of for the structure loss. So, I don't worry about it. But, it's worth keeping this comparison mind.
HBG, you and I are kindred sisters on hassle factor. So that is the FIRST thing I fiddled with when I got home today. I put all my things in and tried some "Quick draw, McGraw!" moves (as my mom would say LOL!) to see if I could quickly get my items out. What I found is my hand tends to pull both flaps up at the same time. So shockingly, the second flap isn't an issue. I have a df M/l and it isn't an issue there either. The limited capacity is what gets me on that bag.
Thanks, @More bags! I'm super excited. It does really glow doesn't it? :love:
I'm thinking it will be ok. I love the look and feel of this bag!!!
That is EXACTLY what I thought. When I try to imagine it gone I almost hyperventilate - will I easily find another lamb with "all the extras" (box, card, dustbag, etc." in this shade???
Very good analysis of the situation and advice!!! The caviar is more understated and the lamb more lush. And I recalled questions about weight so I weighed it. It's not as heavy as a couple of my other bags so it will be fine for carrying loaded with my things.

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I think where I'm landing is this - my red caviar was only my 2nd Chanel. At that time I didn't know caviar leather from a hole in the ground. And, when the bag arrived I loved it overall but, felt a twinge because it was... plastic-y. So, then I haunted TPF to see if others felt this way but, couldn't find people saying that they did. So I (uncharacteristically) doubted my perceptions and kept it moving.

However, after 2 years with the bag, I just can't take it! :cray: I love the bag and hate the plasticy feel. Yep I know caviar is durable. And, yep, I know it holds its shape. If the bag was black and used a LOT, I'd embrace the caviar. In fact I may get a black in caviar. But, that's because I'll use the bags differently. Black will be used a LOT and need to be more durable. I want the red to be my pretty play time bag.

This bag was supposed to be my Holy Grail. The "ONE" bag above all to make my little heart sing. It wasn't meant to be a "practical" bag. I have those with the Max Mara being the top of that list.

So based on that, I am going to keep the lambskin. :woot: :yahoo::hbeat: I adore how it looks and it's attitude. It's a sexy, lipstick red, in your face, kick a** & take names, stilettos on deck, whoo-hoo bag! So, it can be super indulgent. And if a pristine 10c red sf lamb comes along, I could swap again if I need extra capacity. But, if not, I'm happy.

And, that's ok. At least it's not a Moschino pool floaty bag. My sanity and wardrobe don't extend that far. :lol:
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I think I'm just going to send the caviar to Ann's. I don't have it in me to try to sell it. :whut:

But, whoop! Yay! I have my red Lambie Pie! Now, I'm going to hard pause on the black patent. Chanel and the Pradas. I want to see if swapping this out has a calming effect so I can enjoy them. Lol!
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Yayyy!!! I’ll be on the lookout for your style pics with your new red beauty! :coolio:
 
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