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

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I have a semi-embellished vintage evening bag that I carry for dressy occasions when I don't need to have my phone with me (or it can go in The Hubster's pocket, LOL!). It's from the 1940s, and is made of an embellished fabric called cordé. It isn't beaded, it's more like corduroy, but it has sort of a beaded look to it. The handle is lucite.

Eek! Sorry for the huge pictures!!!
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This very special bag deserves to be seen in large pics. It's so unique. The handle is just wow!
 
Embellishment has been big in handbags the past couple of years. So maybe others have some great bags to show.

I have 2 bags but they aren't great. LOL! As much as I love "sparkle", I'm hesitant to invest in embellished bags because they can get dated quickly or my taste will change.

I only have two embellished bags and they hold up the "low rent" part of my collection.

• No name pewter leather studded crossbody
I keep this bag for going to semi dodgy neighborhood type places. For example, in my hometown there is a very popular place people like to go to for watching ball games etc. It's not in the best area, so if I go, I take this bag. lol!

• Aldo beaded clutch
I don't like spending money on evening bags but I go to a lot of formal events. This bag goes with almost everything at a teeny price.

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Love both of these. I too neglect evening bags even though I go to a few black tie events each year, and other formals. I guess evening bags just don't inspire me the way the rest of the purse world does. Your bags are lovely and would go with everything just as you say!
 
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I need to dig out some of my beaded bags (some go back to the 1920s)

Meanwhile here are some of my more embellished bags I already have pictures of:

Gucci Leather Hearts Joy Boston (upper-left) and Gucci suede studded Babushka Boston (lower-right)

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A mirror as embellishment on my Gucci Moonlight Clutch

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Swarovski crystals on my silk Gucci 1973 (left)

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1970s patchwork vintage bag

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Off to find some more...xxx

Amazing, all. I have a soft spot for 70s bags. This one is a stoner ... haha autocorrect ... stunner.
 
Sorry for being absent. I'm just very busy and the time just flew by. It's Thursday night here now. I hope it's not too late to join. [emoji4]

I don't have many embellished pieces and all are retired pieces. I keep them for sentimental reason or well, I know they will probably worth nothing if I want to sell or just become a meaningless piece if I were to give them away, so I just keep them.

First of all, this bag is a gift from my mom. I wore it some time when I got it and I actually like its look and the embroidery. I just don't know why I haven't reached to it for years. I guess I just have too many bags, but I still like it.

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I got this one as a souvenir from a short trip with my company. I think it's a fun piece and it's cheap. Never use it really. But I like the color on it.

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Guess who I found? Yeah... I've been thinking about selling this bag for some time, but just couldn't find it. I couldn't found it for the red week, but find it for this week. It's cute and I looked everywhere just to find it and have one. I know it's just so so small, but I hope one day it might work? Am I crazy for keep holding on?

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And this is the clutch I meant to find to photograph for this week which led me to find the Prada. I got this for some wedding years ago, but ended up using something else. So, it remains unworn. It's not really my usual piece, but I have a knack of getting crazy stuff sometimes. It's beaded and embroider like this on both sides. I like it enough, but I just don't wear this kind of stuff. I don't think I got it that expensive though. Probably some cheap find I found at the Indian craft market.

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And since it's beady week. ;)

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I hope I have a better photography skill. [emoji28]
 
Sorry for being absent. I'm just very busy and the time just flew by. It's Thursday night here now. I hope it's not too late to join. [emoji4]

I don't have many embellished pieces and all are retired pieces. I keep them for sentimental reason or well, I know they will probably worth nothing if I want to sell or just become a meaningless piece if I were to give them away, so I just keep them.

First of all, this bag is a gift from my mom. I wore it some time when I got it and I actually like its look and the embroidery. I just don't know why I haven't reached to it for years. I guess I just have too many bags, but I still like it.

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I got this one as a souvenir from a short trip with my company. I think it's a fun piece and it's cheap. Never use it really. But I like the color on it.

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Guess who I found? Yeah... I've been thinking about selling this bag for some time, but just couldn't find it. I couldn't found it for the red week, but find it for this week. It's cute and I looked everywhere just to find it and have one. I know it's just so so small, but I hope one day it might work? Am I crazy for keep holding on?

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And this is the clutch I meant to find to photograph for this week which led me to find the Prada. I got this for some wedding years ago, but ended up using something else. So, it remains unworn. It's not really my usual piece, but I have a knack of getting crazy stuff sometimes. It's beaded and embroider like this on both sides. I like it enough, but I just don't wear this kind of stuff. I don't think I got it that expensive though. Probably some cheap find I found at the Indian craft market.

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And since it's beady week. ;)

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I hope I have a better photography skill. [emoji28]

The embroidered piece is beautiful!
Could your daughter use the small bag?
 
The embroidered piece is beautiful!
Could your daughter use the small bag?

Thank you. [emoji4] I don't think it's the time yet. She's use a small Miffy backpack for a domestic day trip and Anello mini backpack for trip abroad. [emoji4]


Sorry ladies, no embellished pieces from me; enjoying the eye candy though [emoji106]

Don't worry. [emoji6]
 
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