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

[ElainePG]

I'm curious. It's seems most of us tend to buy certain color bags (and avoid others). Do you favorite bag colors correspond to your favorite colors in general?

For me they don't - which I find really odd. My favorite colors are pink and green. My favorite bag colors, however, are black, pink, blue and metallics. I wonder why there is a difference.

Good question, spark! I become smitten with red bags... I only have two, but I fall in love with plenty more! But I don't own anything red in any other item of clothing, other than 2 pairs of red flats and a red cardigan. There's just something about a red handbag that's so darned cute!

 

[dcooney4]

Dark grey and tan sound pretty!!

Do you have pictures of those?

This is the only other shot I have at the moment.

 

[missie1]

I'm curious. It's seems most of us tend to buy certain color bags (and avoid others). Do you favorite bag colors correspond to your favorite colors in general?

For me they don't - which I find really odd. My favorite colors are pink and green. My favorite bag colors, however, are black, pink, blue and metallics. I wonder why there is a difference.

For me personally my favorite colors translate to my bag choices. My favorite colors are pink and yellow. I have both these colors in my collection and I love them

 

[missie1]

Good question, spark! I become smitten with red bags... I only have two, but I fall in love with plenty more! But I don't own anything red in any other item of clothing, other than 2 pairs of red flats and a red cardigan. There's just something about a red handbag that's so darned cute!

Elaine, I agree a red bag just pops any outfit. To me it's the perfect netural. I carry my red flap more than any other including my black one

 

[Hobbsy]

My bag is still wrapped but I took a picture of the floor model.

Pretty color! I love the hardware too!

 

[Hobbsy]

The other one I want is this one. It is so light weight! This photo is from a while ago and when I went back to get it they were sold out.

LOVE this color, gorgeous!

 

[Hobbsy]

Nice totes that you picked out. I was so anti tote and have really come around to how useful they are. The nylon totes DD and I are using are perfect for the trip. I need to lug more things than I normally would. And there are too many times where I need to put a bag on the ground. So I'm glad I have this nothingness tote.
BUT! I want a real tote like what you typically buy. I neeeeeeeeed a pretty but functional black tote. I went into 3 Chanels and they had nothing. I'm wondering if inventory in Paris is low because of tourists and maybe we'll find more in Nice or Monaco. But if nothing else, I've drunk more champagne on this trip than I have in my entire lifetime. LOL!

Thanks!

Yes! #teamcab!!!

LOL! I appreciate the honesty. I think this is a very fun bag for the right fun loving fashionista who always has the bag of "the moment". I think there are people who can make this work. It's like the LED light Chanel bag. I wouldn't ever want to carry it but some pop star can and make it look great.

Not me. I wouldn't wear those bags as they have more going on that I want. I need forever bags. I can't / don't want to flip bags after a season.

But I love it as art. I like that designers push boundaries.

Thanks! I hadn't been here in years either. It's nice to come back.
Thanks liznaj!

Very true Sparkle! I hope you find something great to buy!! And champagne!!! Shopping and champagne, can't beat that lady!! Enjoy~

 

[Hobbsy]

I did finally see one bag in person that I've considered as a workhorse (for me meaning a bag I can take to work) - the Max Mara Whitney. I love this bag!!! @missie1 had suggested it to me and it's been on my radar since. This is the first time I've seen it in person and it's perfect. No branding, a discreet and quiet design, great materials and what looks like great craftsmanship. Arm carry with an optional strap. I think it may be a little heavy but I should be ok. It's very similar in structure to the YSL sac de jour. I want to compare the 2 as I like the design and price of the Max Mara but resale on the YSL would be better.

I almost bought it in the black medium as I also bought two pieces of clothing there (a blouse and a dress). But I asked my BFF to search for models (I can't search as easily for US sites - I get EU sites here) and she saw that I can get them new approx. the price here even given the vat refund. So, I'll wait so I don't have to carry another box home. And maybe I can find one preloved. [emoji2]

DD saved me from going rogue in another store and buying a cute red saddle bag. She's right. I was caught up on the moment wouldn't have worn it. It was a brand I haven't heard of and it was too tiny. I just have an itch for a small-ish red bag and I have an itch for a saddle bag. So I need to consider if I really need either those in my collection.

I love the Max Mara Whitney! There's a tpf'er who did a reveal of a red one, it's gorgeous!

 

[Hobbsy]

I'm curious. It's seems most of us tend to buy certain color bags (and avoid others). Do you favorite bag colors correspond to your favorite colors in general?

For me they don't - which I find really odd. My favorite colors are pink and green. My favorite bag colors, however, are black, pink, blue and metallics. I wonder why there is a difference.

I love the color blue, especially in cars, some clothes, a little in home decorating and do not like blue handbags. I love black and red bags, I do like black clothes and red, pretty much just in outerwear. Lord, I am a mess! [emoji23]

 

[bakeacookie]

This is the only other shot I have at the moment.

Oh I like the two colors on the left.

Those are two colors I wish I could add in the right style in my collection.

 

[bakeacookie]

I have a dilemma.

I want to get different sizes of the Speedy, but the mon monogram only comes in a 30. I have a 30.

But I would be able to get all canvas prints.

The only monogram I want is mon monogram too.

Should I just go for another 30?

 

[liznaj]

I'm curious. It's seems most of us tend to buy certain color bags (and avoid others). Do you favorite bag colors correspond to your favorite colors in general?

For me they don't - which I find really odd. My favorite colors are pink and green. My favorite bag colors, however, are black, pink, blue and metallics. I wonder why there is a difference.

Hmm my favorite color is pink and I have two pink bags. I think it does correlate for my bags pretty well but I also love bright colored bags in general and want to add more in colors other than pink.

 

[liznaj]

I have a dilemma.

I want to get different sizes of the Speedy, but the mon monogram only comes in a 30. I have a 30.

But I would be able to get all canvas prints.

The only monogram I want is mon monogram too.

Should I just go for another 30?

Does your 30 work well for you? If yes, I don't think there's anything wrong with having the same size in different canvas patterns. At the end of the day, choose whichever will make you happier!

 

[ElainePG]

I have a dilemma.

I want to get different sizes of the Speedy, but the mon monogram only comes in a 30. I have a 30.

But I would be able to get all canvas prints.

The only monogram I want is mon monogram too.

Should I just go for another 30?

Why not go for the 30, if the 30 is a size you really like?

 

[Sparkletastic]

Argh! I dropped my phone and now it has a major crack on the screen and huge black streaks. I'm hoping I can find an Apple store sometime over the next few days.

Probably a good thing, some of my colleagues don't recognize brands beyond Coach, MK and Longchamp (Le Pliage). So I wear my Saint Laurent tote for instance without anyone knowing (presumably) that it is branded. And there's one funny incident, I might have mentioned this in last year's thread, I was wearing my Gucci Sukey in micro guccissima leather. In short, the leather is embossed. One co-worker said, "Your bag is pretty! Is that Coach?" Lol!

I know the walking thing too well. I think I am similar to your daughter when I travel, I love to walk than take the cab. During my last trip (Japan), as they have a great transport system, we took the train a lot. And that entailed a lot of walking too!! My Fitbit recorded more than 20,000 steps in one day! A few years back, I accompanied my post teen nieces and a nephew on a tour of Singapore. I'm like the cool aunt to them, fyi. When we got back, they told their mom (a sister of mine) that my itinerary was too tiring because of all the walking, lol.

I can't wait to know the bag you will bring home from that trip!


Is the metropolis tote in crosshatched leather? I like the Furla metropolis line in looks, but I prefer non-saffiano like leather. So are you keeping the light blue?

I would love to work in a brand blind environment. Honestly, I don't know why anyone cares even a little bit about what anyone else carries (wears, drives) beyond liking and complimenting pretty eye candy.

And I will connect DD with you and the two of you can walk on vacations. LOL! I am dying for cabs and restful times in a cafe sipping wine. Instead we are marching all over the place.

Ironic thing - I bought (fairly ugly) shoes specifically designed for walking since I knew DD would want to walk everywhere. I tried them out walking at home and they were fine. But, that was on carpet and not for 16 hours a day. Anyway, I wore one pair the first day and had to go to the pharmacy as I got horrible blisters. Since then I've been wearing my various cute shoes (that I packed last minute just in case) and my feet are happy.

I think I tend to like those boston style/ rectangular-ish bags. As for color, I'm quite often attracted to the blue, and red is always very eye catching. But mostly blue I guess. Currently, I'm seized by the Green bug. Every time I see a lovely green, I just want to ooh and aah over it (at the screen).


Thanks! Floral is MZ Wallace Medium Metro Tote. It's really huge and the most colorful bag I have in my collection. I guess it's good if u need to carry groceries?? Good for overnight packing too.


Thanks!


Yes, I'm so happy to see cats lurking around and just looking cute. Yeah, I think I kinda like colorblocking? Especially when the colors match. :O


I'm glad you approve of the rainbow! But my rainbow can't match those rainbow BVs. That's why we need colors to spice up our lives.


Pink and grey (and side panel is red, but not shown) is Fendi Demi Jour. It doesn't seem very popular when compared to other Fendi bags.


You and Bake both.


I don't know whether its a he or she. But I guess I will go with Mr Kitty then, since he looks kinda grouchy in the photo.

I should have known that pretty pink and grey bag was Fendi. I knew I recognized the clasp but couldn't place it. Again, gorgeous bag and gorgeous combo! My wedding colors were pink and silver because I live shades of pink and grey together!!!! (And I love sparkle. LOL!)
And, I've been looking at green too! I love a true rich, bright green. I want green clothes and I'm open to getting a green bag. Haven't found either that I want to buy.

what a wonderful time you're having, Spark! Enjoy every minute!!!
We were in Paris and Lyon in September, walked them on foot all over with 8 and 11 year old kids, and they loved it!!! In places like this all and everything breathes of history and heritage, which you can feel only being through it, i.e. walking by the cobbled streets, touching the ancient door locks....
enjoy and don's worry about losing weight, croissants will not allow you to!

Yes! I love this city. And I'm not a big city gal. (I don't care for NY, LA, etc.). I could soooo live here. The history, beautiful architecture and culture are perfect.
And, I have eaten more than my fair share of croissants...with lots o' ,butter and jam.

Nope i am open for any colours, it just has to be a right shade
Orange-y/warm reds compliment my pale skin, while bluish/cold reds make me look ill
so does bright green, and i avoid these, but i am absolutely fine with any other greens - fluo/neon, dark green...
my favourite colour is deep violet, but it's hard to find in either bags, or clothes stores, thus i am still in ongoing search

Red is interesting to me. I don't think any other colors has as many different hues that are "right" and "wrong" for people. I never hear of someone saying the wrong shade of purple is bad for them. But I'm the opposite of you. I prefer blue or true reds. The orange-y tones aren't the best for me.
Deep violet. Like an aubergine? Prob not. That's dark purple. Hmmm...have you thought of getting clothes made for you in that color?

What an interesting question! Certainly food for thought. Do you tend to wear pink or green? Do you dress to match your bags or the other way round? That help to explain your preferred bag colours.

Actually I don't wear much pink or green at all. Now I tend to wear more neutrals such as black, white, cream, grey and saturated (not neon) brights like red and cobalt.
I'm actually starting to redo my wardrobe and am actively looking for pink and green. In fact with the redo I was inspired by what I did with my bags. I'm going to write down my ideal wardrobe and try to buy from that starting with capsule collection / foundation items and then building layers as I go on.

Good question, spark! I become smitten with red bags... I only have two, but I fall in love with plenty more! But I don't own anything red in any other item of clothing, other than 2 pairs of red flats and a red cardigan. There's just something about a red handbag that's so darned cute!

Yes! I agree. And, red is also good as a pop of color. I recall you saying you wear a lot of black. A pop of red with black is so chic!!! I bet your combos look wonderful.

For me personally my favorite colors translate to my bag choices. My favorite colors are pink and yellow. I have both these colors in my collection and I love them

Yellow is one of my favorite colors to wear but, again, I don't have it in my closet right now. I need to remedy that. Do you just have yellow blouses or all types of yellow clothes? I don't know that I could commit to a yellow bag though. I wear pink when I need a girly color for my outfits. And I wear a lot of black and don't want to look like a bumble bee.

I love the color blue, especially in cars, some clothes, a little in home decorating and do not like blue handbags. I love black and red bags, I do like black clothes and red, pretty much just in outerwear. Lord, I am a mess!

that doesn't sound like a mess to me. You named three great colors and know exactly how you like them. I think it works!!!