2017 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Congrats! I think this is a good plan.
I'm at a similar point. I sold the bags that didn't work and I'm cuckoo crazy about the remaining ones except for my silver bags. And, I even like those a lot!
So it's no hardship to keep them for a little while longer. LOL! I'm also sitting tight on buying til I find another bag that is perfect to add. When I look at my purchases over the last 3 years, it's clear that I've gotten better and better at buying because I love the bags I've bought more and more. So I'm going to be patient and wait for my next perfect baby.
I love your Shopping Bag of Doom.
I'm a big fan of the leather and colors on the florentine Dooneys. I had this bag in ivory a few years ago. But, I think it must have been a smaller model because it wasn't heavy when loaded.
Nice bag, dc! I'm soooo into great leather. I wish more bags had it. There have been a number of times I liked a bag's looks in a photo but wouldn't buy it because the leather was disappointing.
I won't spoil the fun until I'm there. [emoji1]
I've set up an appointment with the LV there so it'll be fun.
Oh, I like mysteries and surprises! And shopping. Can't wait to see!
@westvillage @bakeacookie I love the dooney bucket bag that you guys have but when I saw the large one irl I came across the same problem - the stiffness of the leather! I couldn't open or close it. And it seemed like it was really easy to scratch the leather. It was a beautiful gray too and at a great price. I was tempted, but I passed 
Wow it sounds like many of us are getting to a great stage in our collections!
Wow it sounds like many of us are getting to a great stage in our collections!
@westvillage @bakeacookie I love the dooney bucket bag that you guys have but when I saw the large one irl I came across the same problem - the stiffness of the leather! I couldn't open or close it. And it seemed like it was really easy to scratch the leather. It was a beautiful gray too and at a great price. I was tempted, but I passed
Wow it sounds like many of us are getting to a great stage in our collections!
Mine is scratched but you can't really tell. Upside to the leather.
It's too stiff. I let it sit in the sun for a bit to see if it would soften. Nope lol.
It goes to my friend tomorrow. Bye bye Dooney. I shall adore from afar.
Speedy handles!
So leather is cut to the shape and thickness needed.
Twisted rope is placed inside, and machine stitched in the middle.
They taper the rope inside, glue, and hand stitch the end after placing the hardware bit.
Then they hand paint the edges.
She spoke of repairing old speedies, they match the style of the bag originally.
She sewed so effortlessly it was amazing.
And that's just a handle. For a mass produced bag.
I've seen videos of the leather bags and the hard cases being made. It's amazing.
Thought some might enjoy this info, lol. I like seeing how things are made.
So leather is cut to the shape and thickness needed.
Twisted rope is placed inside, and machine stitched in the middle.
They taper the rope inside, glue, and hand stitch the end after placing the hardware bit.
Then they hand paint the edges.
She spoke of repairing old speedies, they match the style of the bag originally.
She sewed so effortlessly it was amazing.
And that's just a handle. For a mass produced bag.
I've seen videos of the leather bags and the hard cases being made. It's amazing.
Thought some might enjoy this info, lol. I like seeing how things are made.
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I'm a bit surprised that I only have 2 grey bags now. I had more last year. I will like to add a light grey one, but no rush. I had a light grey Massaccesi midi Minerva (similar to tenKrat), but I rehomed it since the pebbled leather was a bit heavy for me:
Left - Balenciaga Velo in Anthracite and Right - Massaccesi midi Selene in Dark Grey.
Sorry, I'm on a short trip so no chance for an actual group shot.
Left - Balenciaga Velo in Anthracite and Right - Massaccesi midi Selene in Dark Grey.
Sorry, I'm on a short trip so no chance for an actual group shot.
I'm just sitting in the driveway waiting for the backseat sleeping Beautys to wake up from a nap so I'll take some shots of the woc I'm wearing that's in my lap right now! I love the back pocket where I can stash my phone for quick access. I would love more than 6 credit card slots but I do love so many interior slots and the zippered coin pocket.
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