Filofax paper allows wet inks to bleed through; so I get (jetpens.com) Davinci refills made by Tomoe River. This paper is super thin and smooth and inks don't bleed through, though you can see some shadowing of dark inks on the other side.
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Getting back to handbags.What is everyone’s favorite new trend(s) in bags?
I’ve been a huge lover of quilting and chain straps. (obviously, lol!) But, I’m thinking I want to try something different. What’s new, fun and beautiful? What’s catching your eye?
I'm seeing new and small brands going for an understated , min-hw, luxe-leather in wearable colours. Most premier designers are obsessed with 'yoof' so... lots of unicorns, rainbows and LOGOS. I can't advise you but perhaps it's a good time to go pre-loved or vintage, H Bolide 31 or Kelly 28/32? Seeing some not to bad prices at the moment.
Inside info so keep under your hats: Burberry is going 'fur free' soon (YAWN) and developing a more cartoony-type line for accessories (ZZZZzzzzzzzz......,,,,,,) . Otherwise they're going back to basics (Trenches, scarves). NEXT! Not that many of us here are interested in Burberry but that's basically where all the effort is going. Trying to Go-Gucci....while Gucci is trying to be bloody Apple, 3D printing technology (don't ask, don't care) Equilibrium (sending their workforce to 'volunteer' on charitable projects, tracing sources of raw products - which is good, lots of 'caring' talk etc). How they can say this crap when most of the workforce is overworked and unhappy and they avoid paying tax in Italy is beyond me.
That's the ultimate in sustainability, stick with but tailor what you've got.. Liking Polene too of course but since you actually have Fendi, you are doing the right thing. I hope it works out for you
Thank you! I am not above taking scissors or paint to a bag or having it altered at the cobblers to get it to where I love it.
Thank you! I was thinking about which of my outfits would have gone with it also and the answer is not many. I truly appreciate your honesty.
I think the work came out great but I'm still not sure if the bag is just too big to be used unless I'm needing an overnighter or carry on without kids....
I tried the strap trend. It just never worked for me. I like my bags as is and forget to swap them out. I think I would have used straps if I could have found cute, reasonably priced ones for my pink and red Prada double zips. But I couldn’t find any to coordinate in a style I liked and at a price I was willing to pay.
I love it when you provide us with fashion insight!
Like you, I’m not “feeling” the logos, patches, zany words, and sequined bengal tigers all over my bag. I’m actually in the opposite space. I want classic lines and I’m craving good chewy leather. Who knows what I’ll get next? Luckily, I’m getting back to being patient.
This looks great on you!!! Love it!!!
I’m looking back through old records to see what I paid for the bags I’m selling.
OMG! I am going to take a complete bath on two of these bags. I completely “mis-remembered” how much I paid for one of them and WOW!! That was a dumb bunny purchase price / decision. I can’t believe I paid that!
The second is just a function of the brand that doesn’t hold its value. 
Trying to remind myself that these are sunk costs and that any proceeds on a bag I don’t use / don’t want is a positive.
I’m deep breathing.
But, this will certainly make me even more vigilant about buying brands that (relatively speaking) hold their value and getting the bags at a good price.
Actually let me take a step back. This is making me even more vigilant about making sure I adore the bag so that I never want to sell.
That’s the real solution.
OMG! I am going to take a complete bath on two of these bags. I completely “mis-remembered” how much I paid for one of them and WOW!! That was a dumb bunny purchase price / decision. I can’t believe I paid that!
The second is just a function of the brand that doesn’t hold its value. Trying to remind myself that these are sunk costs and that any proceeds on a bag I don’t use / don’t want is a positive.
I’m deep breathing.
But, this will certainly make me even more vigilant about buying brands that (relatively speaking) hold their value and getting the bags at a good price.
Actually let me take a step back. This is making me even more vigilant about making sure I adore the bag so that I never want to sell.
That’s the real solution.
I’m looking back through old records to see what I paid for the bags I’m selling.
OMG! I am going to take a complete bath on two of these bags. I completely “mis-remembered” how much I paid for one of them and WOW!! That was a dumb bunny purchase price / decision. I can’t believe I paid that!
Trying to remind myself that these are sunk costs and that any proceeds on a bag I don’t use / don’t want is a positive.
I’m deep breathing.
But, this will certainly make me even more vigilant about buying brands that (relatively speaking) hold their value and getting the bags at a good price.
Actually let me take a step back. This is making me even more vigilant about making sure I adore the bag so that I never want to sell.
With very few exceptions it's a buyer's market. It's such a learning curve and you have so much to be proud of
I think you could definitely do this.
Here is a canvas strap (from Mautto) on my Bal City bag. I'm very pleased with how it looks and feels. The original City strap was much too thin to be comfortable, and was also too short.
