After selling a bunch I'm down to 2 Premier designer bags. I'm OK with this and really want to stay strong so that at the end of the year I will buy the bag that I really want and not just a bunch of bags I saw that had a big price cut.
2018 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Aaargh, I go away for 10 days and MISS AN ENTIRE CHALLENGE?!!? What are the chances?!Let’s do two challenges from now through June 1
@dcooney4 ‘s
Accessorizing our Bags challenge- Spruce up a favorite bag with a scarf, charm or just a cute outfit
@ksuromax ‘s
“Anticipating Summer” Challenge-
Showcase our straw, fabric, canvas, jute, and other non-leather bags. You can wear them or just show off pictures.
LOL, this sounds exactly like me! Black, white, blue, maybe gray. To me, variety comes from different shades of blue!Today, I wore my one green shirt and had a heck of a time deciding which bag went with it!
ME TOO, but swap out pinks for blue...
Oh definitely me too, pinks or silvers! The shades of pink alone are just staggering.
I will!!! I will!!! I've actually been using two straw bags this week, will post later if I can!
I love this metallic shade! I actually have a gown this color!
Yahoo taho, that’s amazing- what is the bag you really want? Also, what did you choose to keep?
We talked about Memorial Day sales and I’ve started to succumb. LOL! But not for bags...just yet.
We’re traveling to see Mr. Sparkle’s family which has been fun. Along the way we went shopping and he-who-is-enabler bought me some super cute things.
I mentioned I’m starting a reboot on my shoe collection. @missie1 - it’s finally beginning. LOL! I got some fun, going out (comfortable!) shoes at Fendi and Alexander McQueen. I think the Fendis will be cute with jeans and a cute top. The AQ’s are great with flirty dresses. I love the pink AQ’s so much I swapped them out for what I was gonna wear last night.Even with a broken toe on my left foot and, a soon to be removed bone spur on a toe on my right foot, these were comfy enough to walk around in and wear all evening. Ha! Take that toe gods. Ya gotta love that.
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The orange Fendi shoe looks super busy. I didn’t even want to try it on. But, magically it really “works” when worn. View attachment 4080100
I love girly pink and, AQ’s styling gives the shoe edge so it works for my style. Plus the leather is scrumptuos and chewy. Loooooooove!
I really need some shoe basics but I’m happy to get some purely fun shoes just because.
We also got this gorgeous gown at Fendi. I looooove the chiffon pleated panels on the skirt. They quietly swish when I move. And, I don’t like pearls but somehow I love this beading. We’re going on a couple’s weekend trip with some friends in a few months and this will be perfect for one of the nights. So, yay!
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Now to bags...
Mr. S saw this adorable and super frivolous Fendi Mon Tresor and thought I should get it. It’s a teeny bit more pink than the photo and the metal reads rose gold. I have no idea when / where / how I’d wear this bag. LOL! I don’t think my collection is at the point of adding bags that serve no foreseeable purpose. So, it stayed at the store. But it’s fun!View attachment 4080099
We’re headed from Charlotte to Atlanta this afternoon which has great shoppping. I may look around a bit there.Anybody else, doing some unexpected shopping?
1. I LOVE LOVE LOVE ALL these shoes!!! I'm a heel fanatic but haven't really unpacked any since my move last summer (well, I only have those I brought away and came back with me...)I’m the same way. I can’t downsize past a certain point. At minimum I have to have my card holder, sunnies, small pouch with lip balm, lotion, lip gloss, etc., tissues, keys, tiny medicine pouch, iPhone and Bluetooth ear piece. I don’t know how people manage with less on a regular basis.If I leave any of these items home, I’m inconvenienced all day.
2. Since it's summer I've attempted carrying smaller bags but realize I just need more items with me!!! Sunnies, camera, batteries, shawl...
3. Talk about unexpected shopping- I was SO RELIEVED that in my first say, 4/7 venues I was COMPLETELY unimpressed with shopping, to the relief of my wallet. Then I got to Florence (GASP); Venice, Milan... and duty-free got me as well!!! Italy just has SUCH GORGEOUS LEATHERS..
I LOVE this shade. And I love Furla!!! I came home with once of those interchangable-flap bags and a bunch of flaps!
I loooove this silver bag!!!Better to get your collection to a point where it really works for you than to be “good”, IMHO.Every collection needs some bad weather bags and saffiano is a great choice.
I’ve been traveling this weekend and only took two bags with me. LV LockMe II BB View attachment 4082079 and Dior DioramaView attachment 4082078
I just got home and the bag I bought arrived while I was gone. I’m torn. I love it. It’s very different for me but, I know I’d wear it.
I’m not sure I need it, though. In fact I know I don’t. LOL!
Want...need...like...
More after I decide.
You can always do this one. I have had so much rain I never did it.
Can’t wait to see your new goodies. Hope you had a wonderful time.1. I LOVE LOVE LOVE ALL these shoes!!! I'm a heel fanatic but haven't really unpacked any since my move last summer (well, I only have those I brought away and came back with me...)
2. Since it's summer I've attempted carrying smaller bags but realize I just need more items with me!!! Sunnies, camera, batteries, shawl...
3. Talk about unexpected shopping- I was SO RELIEVED that in my first say, 4/7 venues I was COMPLETELY unimpressed with shopping, to the relief of my wallet. Then I got to Florence (GASP); Venice, Milan... and duty-free got me as well!!! Italy just has SUCH GORGEOUS LEATHERS..
I LOVE this shade. And I love Furla!!! I came home with once of those interchangable-flap bags and a bunch of flaps!
I loooove this silver bag!!!
I have a challenge if you are out and about take a picture of your bag. Let’s see how many pictures we can get.
Here are my stats for May:
0 bags & SLGs in
0 bags & SLGs out
1 gallbladder out
And now I am on the mend, thanks to my great surgeon and most of all my wonderful DH, who has been keeping me well nourished and taking me on neighborhood walks to get my strength back.
No interesting bag news to report, since I haven't been going anyplace that requires a handbag! My first "real" outing will be back to the surgeon's office next Thursday. After he gives me his blessing, I'll be able to drive again and that will REALLY feel great.
In the meantime, I can recommend the book "The Last Painting of Sara de Vos" by Dominic Smith and, for David Balducci fans, the entire King & Maxwell series (but it's best to read them in order). Also "The Children Act" by Ian McEwan is quite a tense novel, but he's a great writer.
0 bags & SLGs in
0 bags & SLGs out
1 gallbladder out
And now I am on the mend, thanks to my great surgeon and most of all my wonderful DH, who has been keeping me well nourished and taking me on neighborhood walks to get my strength back.
No interesting bag news to report, since I haven't been going anyplace that requires a handbag! My first "real" outing will be back to the surgeon's office next Thursday. After he gives me his blessing, I'll be able to drive again and that will REALLY feel great.
In the meantime, I can recommend the book "The Last Painting of Sara de Vos" by Dominic Smith and, for David Balducci fans, the entire King & Maxwell series (but it's best to read them in order). Also "The Children Act" by Ian McEwan is quite a tense novel, but he's a great writer.
So glad it went well! Wishing you a speedy recovery-Here are my stats for May:
0 bags & SLGs in
0 bags & SLGs out
1 gallbladder out
And now I am on the mend, thanks to my great surgeon and most of all my wonderful DH, who has been keeping me well nourished and taking me on neighborhood walks to get my strength back.
No interesting bag news to report, since I haven't been going anyplace that requires a handbag! My first "real" outing will be back to the surgeon's office next Thursday. After he gives me his blessing, I'll be able to drive again and that will REALLY feel great.
In the meantime, I can recommend the book "The Last Painting of Sara de Vos" by Dominic Smith and, for David Balducci fans, the entire King & Maxwell series (but it's best to read them in order). Also "The Children Act" by Ian McEwan is quite a tense novel, but he's a great writer.
Kept my Balenciaga Velo AJ in Black and Prada Corsaire in Olive. I sold my LV Iena MM in DA. I think I can not have a bag bigger than the Velo unless it is nylon. Leather bags with any dimension more than 13 inches are too heavy for me. The direction I may go in from here will be smaller bags.