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

[tenKrat]

This looks like a perfect travel bag... just the right size! What's the weight like?

MZ Wallace Bailey weighs 1.5 lbs according to my kitchen scale. She feels light to me.

 

[tenKrat]

This strap looks so good with that bag. It’s the best!

Yes, the colors in this Coach strap are nice. They match quite a few of my bags.

 

[dcooney4]

That blue is pretty! I do like the shorter leather handle that came with my Bailey. I guess I have a newer model?

I have the shorter handle I just don’t use It often. So I remove it when I know I won’t be using it that day, keeps the bag super light.

 

[bakeacookie]

That’s cool that the Bailey comes with the handle. I always love the colors MZ Wallace comes in.

 

[catsinthebag]

Update and a pic! I am back home and happy to say that I used both bags. The Mulberry a lot - you get to know your bag when carrying it, I can only say! Turns out it was not colour transfer at all - when the mole grey coating rubs off, a darker grey comes forth. So it is only the sign of a bag loved and worn. I really seem to have underestimated the times I have worn this bag. I always hesitate because of the weight, but these days it was absolutely ok. Here are my travel companions, I think of them as classic and timeless, maybe my kind of equivalent of H B and K which goes well with my office and social life! Maybe I would only need these two bags but I also love all my others and having a daily choice!

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Yes, they are totally like versions of the Birkin and Kelly! Love the colors you chose — a warm neutral and a cool neutral must cover all your needs (although I also get the need for variety!).

 

[Hobbsy]

Unplanned purchase this month!

I have a large crossbody from MZ Wallace that I took on a trip abroad a few years ago. Too big for future trips because my children are older now. No more snacks and kid doodads to haul around anymore!! I found a small crossbody in a pretty caramel color on sale. The leather bits have a nice contrasting red edge paint. Small bag, 10”x7”, perfect and lightweight for my upcoming summer trip.

Here she is, caramel Bailey in Bedford nylon by MZ Wallace. I added a new Coach bag strap that I got for Christmas. Hardware doesn’t match with bag’s hardware, but no big deal. I also got the cutest coin purse with little monkeys that I could not resist (I normally don’t buy SLGs beyond what I need).

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Very cute!

Thank you!

 

[ksuromax]

I'm curious. For those of us not in bag buying mode - either by choice or chance - how long has it been?

As I mentioned, I've fallen unexpectedly into a now 4 month 3 week no buy period.

How long has it been for everyone else?

mid of July was my last purchase for the sake of purchase, then i got 2 for my Birthday in Sept/Oct, but none of the 2 was impulse, both were well thought and 100% success ones.
If we exclude the BD, then i am off buying for 5.5 months.
If not, then it's 2.5 and 3 months with my BD loot in between

 

[ElainePG]

Update and a pic! I am back home and happy to say that I used both bags. The Mulberry a lot - you get to know your bag when carrying it, I can only say! Turns out it was not colour transfer at all - when the mole grey coating rubs off, a darker grey comes forth. So it is only the sign of a bag loved and worn. I really seem to have underestimated the times I have worn this bag. I always hesitate because of the weight, but these days it was absolutely ok. Here are my travel companions, I think of them as classic and timeless, maybe my kind of equivalent of H B and K which goes well with my office and social life! Maybe I would only need these two bags but I also love all my others and having a daily choice!

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These are true classics!

 

[ElainePG]

MZ Wallace Bailey weighs 1.5 lbs according to my kitchen scale. She feels light to me.

Thank you for this info!

 

[westvillage]

I know this has nothing to do with handbags. Or even clothes, jewelry, or shoes, for that matter. And it may not apply to anyone other than @Sparkletastic , who was majorly kvetching last week about her creaking iPhone 6s. But I was just reading tonight that Apple is starting a new program some time in January, going through next December, where they will replace the batteries in out-of-warranty phones (6 or greater) for... get this... $29.

I guess they've ticked off too many people with their software slow-downs, and they're trying to get back some goodwill.

Or else the price of their stock is dropping.

At any rate, spark (and anyone else with a slow phone), I don't know for sure if your problem is battery-related, but for $29 it sure makes sense to test it out, yes?

Me too! Whoppee!! Thanks, Elaine.

 

[ElainePG]

Me too! Whoppee!! Thanks, Elaine.

I hope this will work for you, WV! I'm definitely no expert on iPhones, but the articles I've been reading in the tech section of the NY Times definitely point to aging batteries as a very real source of problems. Fingers crossed!

 

[More bags]

Update and a pic! I am back home and happy to say that I used both bags. The Mulberry a lot - you get to know your bag when carrying it, I can only say! Turns out it was not colour transfer at all - when the mole grey coating rubs off, a darker grey comes forth. So it is only the sign of a bag loved and worn. I really seem to have underestimated the times I have worn this bag. I always hesitate because of the weight, but these days it was absolutely ok. Here are my travel companions, I think of them as classic and timeless, maybe my kind of equivalent of H B and K which goes well with my office and social life! Maybe I would only need these two bags but I also love all my others and having a daily choice!

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Beautiful bags minoxa33, lovely classics in gorgeous neutral colours!

 

[tenKrat]

Thank you for this info!

You’re welcome!

 

[tenKrat]

Update and a pic! I am back home and happy to say that I used both bags. The Mulberry a lot - you get to know your bag when carrying it, I can only say! Turns out it was not colour transfer at all - when the mole grey coating rubs off, a darker grey comes forth. So it is only the sign of a bag loved and worn. I really seem to have underestimated the times I have worn this bag. I always hesitate because of the weight, but these days it was absolutely ok. Here are my travel companions, I think of them as classic and timeless, maybe my kind of equivalent of H B and K which goes well with my office and social life! Maybe I would only need these two bags but I also love all my others and having a daily choice!

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Your bags look well-loved, for sure! Very pretty.

 

[tenKrat]

OK, in the spirit of getting ahold of something once loved but never bought, look what arrived today from Yoogis. I never wanted a Spy but the Baby Spy was too adorable ... though it didn’t have a strap so, no. But I never lost my love for the bag. This one popped up for a song a few day before Xmas and I decided NOW! I love its dinosaury skin look and squat little shape. Then the leather, aaahhh. It’s in beautiful condition though10 years out of date but it’s blind love and I’m wearing it tonight.

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That is a cool bag. The leather looks soft, and the handles are awesome.