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Yippee! I got email notification that my carefree bag is coming in today. I'm hoping it will work. :amuse: I'm also hoping this will stop my buying itch. I'm struggling to stay on Pause Peninsula which make zero sense. I love my bags and only have the one gap - the black tote - to fill.

Part of this is avoidance. I'm focused on buying clothes but don't want to physically shop :-s :yucky: v online shopping. Argh! I love getting new clothes. I just hate hunting them in stores. It takes up so much time (hear the whine creep into my voice?). I'd rather be doing something fun in the clothes. Not looking for them. :lol:

I really need to discover new brands that have the quality, style and cut I want with predictable sizing. Then I can order online. :happydance: LOL!

Do all of you have trusty "go to brands" for your bags, clothes, shoes, etc. ? Or do you enjoy the thrill of finding new when you shop?
 
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Need an opinion for this bag strap.

I bought it to give color to a LC bag that I'm now selling (not here, of course!)

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Does it work with my Mulberry?
If it doesn't, I might give it a try on my Speedy 30, but not sure. Maybe I should give a different strap a try. I just found this one pretty, lol.

But if it doesn't work on Mulberry, it's going on the chopping block.
 
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#10,848
papertiger said:
OMG I need a Tardis blue bag.


Mid-Late 1970s was all about the feisty but glamourous ladies on TV with long legs and even longer hair. American Gigolo was released in 1980 but filmed in 1979 and typifies the aspirational look of the time. Disco was by then international and a jet set life was the aim, everything was glossy, shiny, lean and clean. Gone were the crazy colours of the early 1970s, instead a neutral palette with added accents of metallics. Swinging shoulder bags and lady like proportions, and the reemergence of the sharp shoulder on a proper jacket but on a narrow cut silhouette complete with the new-look pencil skirt. Silky shirt dresses and high heel sandals worn with fine delicate jewellery, all with sensual, nonchalant flair. Fitness and dance was also spotlighted in fashion and long lean sweaters worn with skinny jeans (then called drainpipes) in dark denim, white or unusual colours (esp Gloria Vanderbilt) worn with leg warmers over - heels (like broadway dancers rehearsing). Designer denim was born and laid back elegance was key.

Gucci brought out the Gucci Accessories Collection which brought their signature print to bags and small items (before more used on luggage). This made their logo more accessible and reached a new set of young people at the lower price-point. Hermes' Evelyne was designed in 1978, another attempt from H to catch-up with the casual world. Hermes represented 'old and stuffy' during the 1970s and commissioned many bags to stay in the game. As well as the Evie, there was also the Garden Party and neat clutches like my `Lady Clutch (1979). In 1979, Lew Fankfort joined Coach to transform it into a global force it is today, unadorned Coach leather shoulder bags created a middle market where quality and affordability joined together.

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1979 Coach advert (click to enlarge)

Larger day clutches and sleek shiny long clutches capture the late 1970s mood. Also, unadorned, soft leather shoulder bags from small to medium in earth colours or dark neutrals.

Below my Hermes' BB Lady Clutch from 1979

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I love this. As you're posting these, I'm thinking of myself, where I was, what I was doing and wearing!!!
 
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bakeacookie said:
Need an opinion for this bag strap.

I bought it to give color to a LC bag that I'm now selling (not here, of course!)

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Does it work with my Mulberry?
If it doesn't, I might give it a try on my Speedy 30, but not sure. Maybe I should give a different strap a try. I just found this one pretty, lol.

But if it doesn't work on Mulberry, it's going on the chopping block.
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It absolutely goes with the Mulberry, it looks great!!
 
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bakeacookie said:
Need an opinion for this bag strap.

I bought it to give color to a LC bag that I'm now selling (not here, of course!)

View attachment 3736301

Does it work with my Mulberry?
If it doesn't, I might give it a try on my Speedy 30, but not sure. Maybe I should give a different strap a try. I just found this one pretty, lol.

But if it doesn't work on Mulberry, it's going on the chopping block.
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These look great together. There is something quite rustic about the flower strap that works perfectly with the M Bay
 
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Mimmy said:
Well, I will offer up a bag that I could use some different styling ideas for. It was a gift from DH; I chose it. I wore it a lot initially; but then it became a closet sitter. It's still in excellent condition.

It brings back special memories and a very special time in our lives, so I do not plan on selling it ... at least not for now. It is currently my only obviously branded bag.

Some ways I would style it, but I would like more ideas!
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I looked for prints to wear with the mono and I like these.
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Sparkletastic said:
Yippee! I got email notification that my carefree bag is coming in today. I'm hoping it will work. :amuse: I'm also hoping this will stop my buying itch. I'm struggling to stay on Pause Peninsula which make zero sense. I love my bags and only have the one gap - the black tote - to fill.

Part of this is avoidance. I'm focused on buying clothes but don't want to physically shop :-s :yucky: v online shopping. Argh! I love getting new clothes. I just hate hunting them in stores. It takes up so much time (hear the whine creep into my voice?). I'd rather be doing something fun in the clothes. Not looking for them. [emoji38]

I really need to discover new brands that have the quality, style and cut I want with predictable sizing. Then I can order online. :happydance: LOL!

Do all of you have trusty "go to brands" for your bags, clothes, shoes, etc. ? Or do you enjoy the thrill of finding new when you shop?
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I hate shopping for clothes. I'm not the woman who has one size and everything fits in that size. I have to try on everything or I'll be returning it. Therefore, I don't enjoy it at all.
 
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papertiger said:
OMG I need a Tardis blue bag.


Mid-Late 1970s was all about the feisty but glamourous ladies on TV with long legs and even longer hair. American Gigolo was released in 1980 but filmed in 1979 and typifies the aspirational look of the time. Disco was by then international and a jet set life was the aim, everything was glossy, shiny, lean and clean. Gone were the crazy colours of the early 1970s, instead a neutral palette with added accents of metallics. Swinging shoulder bags and lady like proportions, and the reemergence of the sharp shoulder on a proper jacket but on a narrow cut silhouette complete with the new-look pencil skirt. Silky shirt dresses and high heel sandals worn with fine delicate jewellery, all with sensual, nonchalant flair. Fitness and dance was also spotlighted in fashion and long lean sweaters worn with skinny jeans (then called drainpipes) in dark denim, white or unusual colours (esp Gloria Vanderbilt) worn with leg warmers over - heels (like broadway dancers rehearsing). Designer denim was born and laid back elegance was key.

Gucci brought out the Gucci Accessories Collection which brought their signature print to bags and small items (before more used on luggage). This made their logo more accessible and reached a new set of young people at the lower price-point. Hermes' Evelyne was designed in 1978, another attempt from H to catch-up with the casual world. Hermes represented 'old and stuffy' during the 1970s and commissioned many bags to stay in the game. As well as the Evie, there was also the Garden Party and neat clutches like my `Lady Clutch (1979). In 1979, Lew Fankfort joined Coach to transform it into a global force it is today, unadorned Coach leather shoulder bags created a middle market where quality and affordability joined together.

View attachment 3736270

1979 Coach advert (click to enlarge)

Larger day clutches and sleek shiny long clutches capture the late 1970s mood. Also, unadorned, soft leather shoulder bags from small to medium in earth colours or dark neutrals.

Below my Hermes' BB Lady Clutch from 1979

FP_zps7ejgwrgo.jpg
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I love that Coach ad!
 
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papertiger said:
Please tell me what you were wearing?
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I was 10 to 19 during the 70's, which is still my favorite decade of clothes. The beginning of the 70's was pretty boring. I went to a private Catholic school and had to wear a blue plaid jumper with white blouses and white knee high socks. Every day. I think I was in the 6th grade when we were allowed to wear pastel color blouses and navy knee high socks, if we wanted to. When I got to high school it was 1975 and of course going out with friends I got to have more clothes to wear when not at school. We wore bandanas on our hair with the ties in the back, peasant tops, tie dye, peace sign jewelry and bell bottoms!! Our rule was the leg had to fit all the way over your head to your neck, or it wasn't near enough bell! My 2 favorites I'm posting pics of, these aren't the actual ones I had, but very close. I could have wore these forever!
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The blue were my absolute favorite, red plaid was second.
 
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