2018 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[ElainePG]

OMG! I’ve mentioned I evaluate my bags each year in September to decide what I should keep. If I haven’t worn it at least 6 months in the year, I sell it. (unless it’s a special use bag or there is another VERY good reason for me not having used it.)

Well, I was puttering around in the closet and talking out loud fairly randomly to Mr. S about my bags and what I’ve worn (He was watching TV. I really thought he was pleasantly half listening - if that, LOL! - to my chatter.)

All of a sudden he says “About 3/4 of the year is gone. What bags haven’t you worn at least 4ish times?”

I looked at my list and saw that there were 8 bags fitting that criteria which he encouraged me to pull out so he could see which ones they were.

The next 20 minutes are a haze of chaos, mayhem and generalized fashion trauma as he asked me pointed questions about why I wasn’t wearing the bags, whether I really loved the bags and if there were better bags I could replace them with. He said he was tired of seeing a few just sit there and dared even tell me one bag is just “homely”.

Soooooo...at the end of this inquisition “we” decided to get rid of 7 of the bags. And, I’ve been given the mission to replace them with a few bags I actually love and will use.

But, er... I don’t have a wish list of bags right now. Which is why I hadn’t bought anything. So I’m down to 22 bags and feeling a little naked. No idea what I’m gonna do next. LOL!

Mr. S. sounds as though he has a super-analytic mind! Are you 1) glad; or 2) sorry that you got him involved in the conversation???
So which bags are now on the chopping block? And do you think you'll be listing them on Evil Bay, or going with one of the consignment sites?

 

[papertiger]

I know I'm the only one actually taking bags to a comfort to try to hack their bags, or buying Etsy straps but I'm okay with that.

I'm still going to share my earthy quirky ideas! So this is what I'm doing with my le pliage to try to quell the desire to buy a cute new throw around lightweight carry all tote. Bag shaper, leaving it open, long Etsy strap.

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I guess this quells my desire for a colorful summer tote but...
I still love those loup noir prints especially the black/brown print (that they don't even have on any small or mini shoppers anymore) because that would go with everything in fall/winter with a brown or tan leather trim.
Oh well it's summer now so I can stop lusting (over something that's not even available.)

Lovin' that strap

 

[papertiger]

Isn't it funny that sometimes you like something so much bit then you find out it doesn't suit you and suddenly you find someone to gift it to?

I've been bad. Very bad. I ordered 4 bags during MM valerie release. 3 little Valerie and 1 Theia in the color I've been lusting after for a year now. I like all that I got, but the favorite goes to the leather I've been lusting after and I only find myself wanting only one little Valerie all along. I actually decided since it hadn't arrived yet that I'll gift one to my niece so, it went to her yesterday. She loves it! And it just suit her perfectly. The vibe and everything. And today I just gift another one in cherry red Nappa to another niece. This one is older and a bit of a Punk Rock person I think she'll pull it off well. So I now end up with only half the order I placed, and maybe out of money a bit, but I feel very happy. I feel like I found them a good home and that they'd be loved and cherished.

Your so lovely!

 

[papertiger]

Very cute!
Today I’m carrying my red girl - Drag 2
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Yesterday was Vespa - such a great summer bag!
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OMG x 2

 

[papertiger]

Well, I have taken another run at rectifying my beloved Dior tote. As you know, I have been battling that cracking handle issue and have given up on getting it repaired by Dior. So, I tried tying it with a twilly, whose colors complement it but it kept slipping grr...

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So today I went and got some velvet ribbon and wrapped it tightly. It is holding and adds cushioning to the hand. The color looks better in real life. I could have used a wider ribbon so that there are less horizontal lines but for now, I think I have found my long term solution..I am satisfied. What do you think?

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I love the velvet, not only is it a great idea but in pale pink or pale grey it's soooo DIOR! If the ribbon was long enough you could make a bow at the ends.

 

[papertiger]

Just want to share my preloved purchase here in Tokyo a few hours ago. So Pillow(y) soft! Could the BV ladies here identify the color for me please? Thanks!
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Don't know if someone has helped you with the colour but it could be Orchid if the light it strong

 

[papertiger]

OMG! I’ve mentioned I evaluate my bags each year in September to decide what I should keep. If I haven’t worn it at least 6 months in the year, I sell it. (unless it’s a special use bag or there is another VERY good reason for me not having used it.)

Well, I was puttering around in the closet and talking out loud fairly randomly to Mr. S about my bags and what I’ve worn (He was watching TV. I really thought he was pleasantly half listening - if that, LOL! - to my chatter.)

All of a sudden he says “About 3/4 of the year is gone. What bags haven’t you worn at least 4ish times?”

I looked at my list and saw that there were 8 bags fitting that criteria which he encouraged me to pull out so he could see which ones they were.

The next 20 minutes are a haze of chaos, mayhem and generalized fashion trauma as he asked me pointed questions about why I wasn’t wearing the bags, whether I really loved the bags and if there were better bags I could replace them with. He said he was tired of seeing a few just sit there and dared even tell me one bag is just “homely”.

Soooooo...at the end of this inquisition “we” decided to get rid of 7 of the bags. And, I’ve been given the mission to replace them with a few bags I actually love and will use.

But, er... I don’t have a wish list of bags right now. Which is why I hadn’t bought anything. So I’m down to 22 bags and feeling a little naked. No idea what I’m gonna do next. LOL!

My DH would chuck them all in the bin and make way for more bl**dy cameras!

 

[papertiger]

Pretty much stuck to my green H Garden Party and Gucci Animalier Bright for a couple of weeks.

Thing is I've been going either to hospitals then work (or the other way round) and a ton of meetings. Apart from watering the garden (which takes hours) I haven't had time for much else.

The GP is very UTR when bumping into other relatives (in hospitals) and fine for Summer meetings/conferences as folders, papers, pouches, notebooks etc are so easy to pull out or put back without even looking (or in the dark for odd ppt presentation)

The Bright has a great organisation for a cross-body/shoulder. Even though the Bright has a horse-bit no one thinks it's Gucci (I'm guessing most only know the sig-print or the running GG).

I was just thinking last night as I was on the train, since there were quite a few inverted snobs at the conference for work (fashion!!! Media!!! FGS!) yesterday and lots of strangers at the hospital, it's soooooooo nice not to have any logos or writing (brand) on (most of) my bags.

 

[Cookiefiend]

Pretty much stuck to my green H Garden Party and Gucci Animalier Bright for a couple of weeks.

Thing is I've been going either to hospitals then work (or the other way round) and a ton of meetings. Apart from watering the garden (which takes hours) I haven't had time for much else.

The GP is very UTR when bumping into other relatives (in hospitals) and fine for Summer meetings/conferences as folders, papers, pouches, notebooks etc are so easy to pull out or put back without even looking (or in the dark for odd ppt presentation)

The Bright has a great organisation for a cross-body/shoulder. Even though the Bright has a horse-bit no one thinks it's Gucci (I'm guessing most only know the sig-print or the running GG).

I was just thinking last night as I was on the train, since there were quite a few inverted snobs at the conference for work (fashion!!! Media!!! FGS!) yesterday and lots of strangers at the hospital, it's soooooooo nice not to have any logos or writing (brand) on (most of) my bags.

Goodness - the light is gorgeous in that first picture, shows the lovely green of your GP to its best advantage. [emoji173]️
UTR bags are just the ticket, so nice knowing you have something so lovely yet no one else is aware of it.
(Except for us [emoji6])

 

[Sparkletastic]

Curious to know which are the 7?

Wow!
Awesome that he was listening and then helped you decide which ones really needed to go. Which ones are on the chopping block? Were you surprised by them or did you pretty much know already?

That's amazing, ESP that he HELPS with the decision and ENCOURAGES BETTER purchases!!! Where do I find someone like that?!!!?

What a fabulous story! It is as if he stood in for your conscience and really held you accountable to your own rules! I love it! Thanks for sharing and good luck with your next steps. I hope you have fun!

My DH also motivated my last edit. I am happier and feel lighter for having these bags out of the closet (total 8 out for the year so far). I haven’t felt the need to replace them. I am wearing what I chose to keep more frequently.

Wow! That is awesome! Get the camera out and start taking pictures!

Well, my goodness! I do believe Mr. Sparkle deserves his own seat at the tPF table!

My DH has done this a couple of times, but usually on a much more limited basis (usually, it’s a “Which bag do you like better, this one or that one?” type of thing). Once, though, he had me line up all my luxury bags so he could see them all at once (believe me, my heart was pounding at the prospect of him freaking out, but he remembered ALL of them!). I owned a Burberry bag at the time, and I remember him looking at it and saying, very objectively, “That one doesn’t look up to the standard of the others.”

It’s pretty amazing when you realize your DH has actually been paying attention all along and — beyond that — knows exactly what questions to ask, as well as what suits you.

I can totally understand you feeling a bit “naked” — you’re stripping off SEVEN bags! But how fun! I’ll be really interested to see what bags replace these 7 (and, if you don’t mind sharing, what the 7 bags are). Maybe start by finding that beautiful tote that’s been on your mind?

I love this so much and am also amused because DH is not interested in my bags at all. I'm okay with it, but it would be so fun if he actually encouraged me to get more bags (even if I had to get rid of some). Maybe this is partly because I'm so new to bag-loving, but I don't see him ever getting excited about my bags or giving me advice about them. It does sound like fun!

OMG, I so love these stories - keep them coming! And I can totally relate. DBF was a novice to handbags and after three years he recognizes brands and models all by himself... and regularly watches and comments on my collection. Well, I ask for his opinion, too, when I am considering a new bag ... or jewellery ... or clothes or shoes ...

Mr. S. sounds as though he has a super-analytic mind! Are you 1) glad; or 2) sorry that you got him involved in the conversation???
So which bags are now on the chopping block? And do you think you'll be listing them on Evil Bay, or going with one of the consignment sites?

My DH would chuck them all in the bin and make way for more bl**dy cameras!

@More bags - 8 out already is amazing. You are doing such a good job refining your collection.

Mr. S. and I are pretty good at holding each other accountable on a number of fronts from him helping to control my raging sugar cookie addiction to me dragging him to the crypt of evil...er... I mean the gym. So, I was glad to have him weigh in.

He didn’t know much (anything lol!) about bags before but, he knows I love them so he’s got up to speed. He can actually buy me nice bags with a little hinting from me or input from DD. Kinda like me and football I know enough to enjoy his hobby with him even though I couldn’t care less about that sport.

There have been a few more shifts after more thinking, talking and whining. Being honest, I knew that most of these weren’t serving me. But, I was keeping them because either I really liked them even though they weren’t working well or I sorta liked them and knew I wouldn’t get much money from selling them.

But, we don’t keep “stuff” we don’t use. And how many times have I exhorted others on TPF to get rid of bags they don’t use. Walk the talk, right???? So I wasn’t really being true to that standard. And, as he said, I should just buy what will make me happy and clear out what doesn’t serve me. So much easier said than done.

Here are the bags I’m removing from my collection with the reasons I’m not keeping them. Bear with me. This is a long post.

SELLING (7)
• Celine Python Edge - It just doesn’t work for me. I really want it to. It’s gorgoeus and so well made. But it’s not “me”. I’m going to lose a TON of money selling. But, I only wear it when we have a challenge so, it needs to go.

• Chanel Beige & Black Lamb Tote -This is a gorgeous bag! I just don’t love it. And, since I don’t wear larger bags outside of work that often, it’s easy to pass it over. Someone else will adore it so, I need to let it go to its new home.

• Chanel Blk Patent Jumbo Classic Flap - I used to love patent leather but don’t anymore. Candidly, I may need a different brand for this use (dressy black bag). I’m not crazy about caviar, I have enough lambskin and the patent wasn’t the best option.

• Chanel Red Caviar Jumbo Flap - I purchased a red lambskin because I prefer lamb to caviar for this bag. So this is a duplicate.

• Gucci Teal Nubuck Tote - Again, I’m not much for larger bags / totes. So while I adore the color, look and quality, it doesn’t ever get worn. It just looks so big on me.

• Monika Chiang Pony Bucket - Cute, cute bag! But, I never wear it. My other bags fit my style better. This is a bit too boho for me.

• Roberto Cavalli Tote - Another tote problem. Sigh. I need to put on my big girl pants and buy the one or two totes I’ll love.

GIVE AWAY (3)
• Urban Expressions Blk Faux Croc Clutch - This has been laying around. I just need to give it away.
• Vieta Silver Jeweled Evening Bag &
• Aldo Jeweled Evening Bag - No love for these. I just need to buy a couple of decent evening bags.

SHORT TERM PROBATION
These are bags that probably will go but I’m pulling for them. LOL!

• Fendi Black By the Way Bag - I wear this to death. So why is it going? I have never been in love. It’s STRONG like plus function so it’s easy to wear But, I had to be honest. I love the crazy exploding YSL that this was supposed to replace. So, today, I sent the YSL to Leather Surgeons to be permanently fixed and will sell the Fendi....

...I think. I could see a place for this because it’s more casual. So, I’m going to keep it for the next 3 months ish after the YSL comes back and see if I switch out enough to justify it. I don’t know that I will. My Jimmy Choo hobo came in like a lion and “stole” a ton of my casual day black bag uses. I only need so many black bags. So I may be rehoming this bag.

That being said, I would sooooo get the BTW in another color that could push this to love. It’s a GREAT bag!

• Proenza Schouler Silver Small Courier - I’ve worn this 4 times this year. So, it’s on the bubble. But, I love my other two silver bags muuuuuuuch more. So, it may make sense to replace her with something I will truly love. Sigh. 3 month probation.

• Proenza Schouler Black Small Courier - This has gotten 9 wear so it’s well over the minimum but, again, it’s not love. And, it’s increasingly been squeezed out because I love my other black bags more. I’m going to track uses for the next 3 months and see if it has a place. It could be a bench strength bag.

I think I could sell the Fendi and black PS and buy one additional black bag I would adore and be excited to wear. So that may be what I do.

The other thing I realized is that I want to add to my colored bag line up. I wear my Miss Diors to death during the summer. I’d like to have one or two more colored bags to give me variety so I don’t get tired of them.

So that leaves me with these bags to buy:

• Black fashion tote (has to be amazing since I’ve proven totes and I struggle)
• Work bags (2)
• Fun colored bags (2)
• Dressy black bag
• Evening bag (2)

I am still totally uninterested in evening bags which is why neither of mine cost over $25. LOL! But, I need something decent to carry. So if anyone has a suggestion of great cocktail / date night bags that I can also wear with evening gowns, let me know!

I feel naked and a little concerned because I’m just not clamoring for any new bag. I see many I really, really like. (Bal City Edge, Loewe Puzzle, Givenchy Antigona, Hermes Kelly, Chanel Boy in black to name a few) But, none that are yet must haves. I recall how much I haaaaaaaad to have my silver Dior Diorama, LV LockMe II BB and Miss Diors. I wasn’t able to rest because those bags were on my mind. That’s how I want to feel about all new bags. (Hence no purchases in 10 months.) I think the pink pearl Fendi Mon Tresor may be that next bag because I’m still really wanting it a couple of weeks after seeing it and still am mentally planning outfits around it. LOL! But, I want (need, must) to be completely sure on any new purchases. So, I have to take my time.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Pretty much stuck to my green H Garden Party and Gucci Animalier Bright for a couple of weeks.

Thing is I've been going either to hospitals then work (or the other way round) and a ton of meetings. Apart from watering the garden (which takes hours) I haven't had time for much else.

The GP is very UTR when bumping into other relatives (in hospitals) and fine for Summer meetings/conferences as folders, papers, pouches, notebooks etc are so easy to pull out or put back without even looking (or in the dark for odd ppt presentation)

The Bright has a great organisation for a cross-body/shoulder. Even though the Bright has a horse-bit no one thinks it's Gucci (I'm guessing most only know the sig-print or the running GG).

I was just thinking last night as I was on the train, since there were quite a few inverted snobs at the conference for work (fashion!!! Media!!! FGS!) yesterday and lots of strangers at the hospital, it's soooooooo nice not to have any logos or writing (brand) on (most of) my bags.

Gawd! That Animalier! Looooove! That is a bag that would make me pull the trigger right now. It is insanely gorgeous.

 

[vink]

OMG! I’ve mentioned I evaluate my bags each year in September to decide what I should keep. If I haven’t worn it at least 6 months in the year, I sell it. (unless it’s a special use bag or there is another VERY good reason for me not having used it.)

Well, I was puttering around in the closet and talking out loud fairly randomly to Mr. S about my bags and what I’ve worn (He was watching TV. I really thought he was pleasantly half listening - if that, LOL! - to my chatter.)

All of a sudden he says “About 3/4 of the year is gone. What bags haven’t you worn at least 4ish times?”

I looked at my list and saw that there were 8 bags fitting that criteria which he encouraged me to pull out so he could see which ones they were.

The next 20 minutes are a haze of chaos, mayhem and generalized fashion trauma as he asked me pointed questions about why I wasn’t wearing the bags, whether I really loved the bags and if there were better bags I could replace them with. He said he was tired of seeing a few just sit there and dared even tell me one bag is just “homely”.

Soooooo...at the end of this inquisition “we” decided to get rid of 7 of the bags. And, I’ve been given the mission to replace them with a few bags I actually love and will use.

But, er... I don’t have a wish list of bags right now. Which is why I hadn’t bought anything. So I’m down to 22 bags and feeling a little naked. No idea what I’m gonna do next. LOL!

I like your husband. Definitely a keeper! [emoji16]

 

[vink]

Well, my goodness! I do believe Mr. Sparkle deserves his own seat at the tPF table!

My DH has done this a couple of times, but usually on a much more limited basis (usually, it’s a “Which bag do you like better, this one or that one?” type of thing). Once, though, he had me line up all my luxury bags so he could see them all at once (believe me, my heart was pounding at the prospect of him freaking out, but he remembered ALL of them!). I owned a Burberry bag at the time, and I remember him looking at it and saying, very objectively, “That one doesn’t look up to the standard of the others.”

It’s pretty amazing when you realize your DH has actually been paying attention all along and — beyond that — knows exactly what questions to ask, as well as what suits you.

I can totally understand you feeling a bit “naked” — you’re stripping off SEVEN bags! But how fun! I’ll be really interested to see what bags replace these 7 (and, if you don’t mind sharing, what the 7 bags are). Maybe start by finding that beautiful tote that’s been on your mind?

Another keeper in my opinion. [emoji16] And he has a great eye when it comes to fashion. [emoji6]

 

[vink]

@More bags - 8 out already is amazing. You are doing such a good job refining your collection.

Mr. S. and I are pretty good at holding each other accountable on a number of fronts from him helping to control my raging sugar cookie addiction to me dragging him to the crypt of evil...er... I mean the gym. So, I was glad to have him weigh in.

He didn’t know much (anything lol!) about bags before but, he knows I love them so he’s got up to speed. He can actually buy me nice bags with a little hinting from me or input from DD. Kinda like me and football I know enough to enjoy his hobby with him even though I couldn’t care less about that sport.

There have been a few more shifts after more thinking, talking and whining. Being honest, I knew that most of these weren’t serving me. But, I was keeping them because either I really liked them even though they weren’t working well or I sorta liked them and knew I wouldn’t get much money from selling them.

But, we don’t keep “stuff” we don’t use. And how many times have I exhorted others on TPF to get rid of bags they don’t use. Walk the talk, right???? So I wasn’t really being true to that standard. And, as he said, I should just buy what will make me happy and clear out what doesn’t serve me. So much easier said than done.

Here are the bags I’m removing from my collection with the reasons I’m not keeping them. Bear with me. This is a long post.

SELLING (7)
• Celine Python Edge - It just doesn’t work for me. I really want it to. It’s gorgoeus and so well made. But it’s not “me”. I’m going to lose a TON of money selling. But, I only wear it when we have a challenge so, it needs to go.

• Chanel Beige & Black Lamb Tote -This is a gorgeous bag! I just don’t love it. And, since I don’t wear larger bags outside of work that often, it’s easy to pass it over. Someone else will adore it so, I need to let it go to its new home.

• Chanel Blk Patent Jumbo Classic Flap - I used to love patent leather but don’t anymore. Candidly, I may need a different brand for this use (dressy black bag). I’m not crazy about caviar, I have enough lambskin and the patent wasn’t the best option.

• Chanel Red Caviar Jumbo Flap - I purchased a red lambskin because I prefer lamb to caviar for this bag. So this is a duplicate.

• Gucci Teal Nubuck Tote - Again, I’m not much for larger bags / totes. So while I adore the color, look and quality, it doesn’t ever get worn. It just looks so big on me.

• Monika Chiang Pony Bucket - Cute, cute bag! But, I never wear it. My other bags fit my style better. This is a bit too boho for me.

• Roberto Cavalli Tote - Another tote problem. Sigh. I need to put on my big girl pants and buy the one or two totes I’ll love.

GIVE AWAY (3)
• Urban Expressions Blk Faux Croc Clutch - This has been laying around. I just need to give it away.
• Vieta Silver Jeweled Evening Bag &
• Aldo Jeweled Evening Bag - No love for these. I just need to buy a couple of decent evening bags.

SHORT TERM PROBATION
These are bags that probably will go but I’m pulling for them. LOL!

• Fendi Black By the Way Bag - I wear this to death. So why is it going? I have never been in love. It’s STRONG like plus function so it’s easy to wear But, I had to be honest. I love the crazy exploding YSL that this was supposed to replace. So, today, I sent the YSL to Leather Surgeons to be permanently fixed and will sell the Fendi....

...I think. I could see a place for this because it’s more casual. So, I’m going to keep it for the next 3 months ish after the YSL comes back and see if I switch out enough to justify it. I don’t know that I will. My Jimmy Choo hobo came in like a lion and “stole” a ton of my casual day black bag uses. I only need so many black bags. So I may be rehoming this bag.

That being said, I would sooooo get the BTW in another color that could push this to love. It’s a GREAT bag!

• Proenza Schouler Silver Small Courier - I’ve worn this 4 times this year. So, it’s on the bubble. But, I love my other two silver bags muuuuuuuch more. So, it may make sense to replace her with something I will truly love. Sigh. 3 month probation.

• Proenza Schouler Black Small Courier - This has gotten 9 wear so it’s well over the minimum but, again, it’s not love. And, it’s increasingly been squeezed out because I love my other black bags more. I’m going to track uses for the next 3 months and see if it has a place. It could be a bench strength bag.

I think I could sell the Fendi and black PS and buy one additional black bag I would adore and be excited to wear. So that may be what I do.

The other thing I realized is that I want to add to my colored bag line up. I wear my Miss Diors to death during the summer. I’d like to have one or two more colored bags to give me variety so I don’t get tired of them.

So that leaves me with these bags to buy:

• Black fashion tote (has to be amazing since I’ve proven totes and I struggle)
• Work bags (2)
• Fun colored bags (2)
• Dressy black bag
• Evening bag (2)

I am still totally uninterested in evening bags which is why neither of mine cost over $25. LOL! But, I need something decent to carry. So if anyone has a suggestion of great cocktail / date night bags that I can also wear with evening gowns, let me know!

I feel naked and a little concerned because I’m just not clamoring for any new bag. I see many I really, really like. (Bal City Edge, Loewe Puzzle, Givenchy Antigona, Hermes Kelly, Chanel Boy in black to name a few) But, none that are yet must haves. I recall how much I haaaaaaaad to have my silver Dior Diorama, LV LockMe II BB and Miss Diors. I wasn’t able to rest because those bags were on my mind. That’s how I want to feel about all new bags. (Hence no purchases in 10 months.) I think the pink pearl Fendi Mon Tresor may be that next bag because I’m still really wanting it a couple of weeks after seeing it and still am mentally planning outfits around it. LOL! But, I want (need, must) to be completely sure on any new purchases. So, I have to take my time.

I’m not so surprised about your list. The only one that surprised me is the BTW. You’ve complained about them a million times and I think you’ve moved on from Proenza.

For the cocktail/ evening gown. Look into WOC. You will have strap for the cocktail and take it out for gown. If you love your Diorama that much, they make it in a small version or WOC, too. Check them out.

 

[More bags]

Pretty much stuck to my green H Garden Party and Gucci Animalier Bright for a couple of weeks.

Thing is I've been going either to hospitals then work (or the other way round) and a ton of meetings. Apart from watering the garden (which takes hours) I haven't had time for much else.

The GP is very UTR when bumping into other relatives (in hospitals) and fine for Summer meetings/conferences as folders, papers, pouches, notebooks etc are so easy to pull out or put back without even looking (or in the dark for odd ppt presentation)

The Bright has a great organisation for a cross-body/shoulder. Even though the Bright has a horse-bit no one thinks it's Gucci (I'm guessing most only know the sig-print or the running GG).

I was just thinking last night as I was on the train, since there were quite a few inverted snobs at the conference for work (fashion!!! Media!!! FGS!) yesterday and lots of strangers at the hospital, it's soooooooo nice not to have any logos or writing (brand) on (most of) my bags.

These are beautiful pictures and lovely, detailed reviews! I currently prefer UTR bags, too. The ones you’ve shared are absolutely stunning bags! You are rocking the Gucci Animalier Bright.
I am sending best wishes and positive thoughts to you and your family.