2018 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Thanks for all the birthday greetings ladies!! And among all the birthday greeters I had (in person), only 1 asked my age. [emoji3] Not that I would have minded if more did.
@momasaurus, I forgot all about the colors in my avatar! My co-workers are not aware of my color preferences. Actually, of the 3 colors, fuchsia pink is the one that I gravitate to. But my color is really blue. My avatar just shows that I have (had) fun colors in my collection. [emoji3]
@momasaurus, I forgot all about the colors in my avatar! My co-workers are not aware of my color preferences. Actually, of the 3 colors, fuchsia pink is the one that I gravitate to. But my color is really blue. My avatar just shows that I have (had) fun colors in my collection. [emoji3]
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I’m grumpy about sales today. I have a purse strap that I listed for $99. Someone offered me $30. I have a bag listed for $3500. Someone offered me $1500.
I’m not offended by people negotiating. But these offers are ridiculous.
I’m not offended by people negotiating. But these offers are ridiculous.
That is ridiculous. People should realize that offering less than HALF of the listed price is insulting.
I’m glad you said that about the Jeff Koons line — I don’t like it either, but didn’t want to say so and offend you. But they do remind me of the tote bags you can buy at museum stores, NOT the image a luxury brand wants in their customers heads!
I have a lot to learn about Dior. So far, there are just a couple of bags I really love: the all-black Lady Dior and @Sparkletastic’s silver Diorama. I like some of the other Diorama’s as well, but the size isn’t functional enough for me to justify the price.
It’s intresting — over on the Dior forum, I’ve noticed there are not a lot of threads dedicated to specific bag styles, like there are in the Hermes and Chanel forums. I wonder if this is because of the constant turnover of styles you both were complaining about. It’s harder to research specific styles and histories (not to mention pricing) there than on some other threads.
[emoji23] I only liked the JK collection as a scarf. They tie really well!
The bags though are ridiculous!
I like the idea of Dior, and if I ever went through purchasing one (by getting over the LD opening) I’d get one used.
The bags though are ridiculous!
I like the idea of Dior, and if I ever went through purchasing one (by getting over the LD opening) I’d get one used.
Sadly lowball offers are a part of reselling. I just have an auto reject lol.
I see a lot of resellers on Instagram actually post who made the lowball offer and insult them on Instagram. Some people can’t take the high road. It actually has me avoiding those resellers and limit my buying to business now, like Fashionphile and Yoogies. Those instagram resellers also will “call people out” on what they consider bad feedback, asking for a return, and comments from others on their closet. They tell other resellers to block all these people. Lol life is too short for reseller drama.
Hoping after a few things on eBay, I’ll be purely on a donation standpoint and I can just let things go even quicker than having to wait for a sale or consignment offer.
I see a lot of resellers on Instagram actually post who made the lowball offer and insult them on Instagram. Some people can’t take the high road. It actually has me avoiding those resellers and limit my buying to business now, like Fashionphile and Yoogies. Those instagram resellers also will “call people out” on what they consider bad feedback, asking for a return, and comments from others on their closet. They tell other resellers to block all these people. Lol life is too short for reseller drama.
Hoping after a few things on eBay, I’ll be purely on a donation standpoint and I can just let things go even quicker than having to wait for a sale or consignment offer.
Exacly my thought about the JK LV line. It looks like cheap museum memorabilia bags.
LV can “go there” with a lot of their items with separate patterns like this line and with their bags with faux stickers and aggressive overprints over their mono. Some is ok. Most crosses the line into kitschy. Some IMO into tacky. 
But, hey if it sells, it’s good business, right? I’ll just stay far away.I luuuuuuurve the Lady Dior.
It’s weird that it’s not in my collection. I have been waiting for the perfect one for me and haven’t found it just yet. Twice, I almost pulled the trigger on a pink snake version. One had rhinestone Dior charms. 
Almost too Sparkletastic-y for me. 
(though a big part of me still wants it!) But, I didn’t because I was worried about the scales lifting and having enough places to wear fuchsia snake + sparkle. LOL!I could see myself owning 2-3 LDs down the road. The main reason I’ve hesitated on the LD is because the size I want (medium) has an opening that is difficult to get your hand into. The opening is tight so the zipper is scratchy. That makes it almost better to buy preloved so the bag has softened and the opening is easier to get into. That factor plus plummeting resale values (vs. say Hermes, LV or Chanel) make the LD a preloved purchase for me unlike my silve Diorama which I was ONLY willing to buy new in store because of its more delicate nature. I need full back end support should something go wrong. I don’t expect it though. I’ve worn that bag all over the place and with everything from jeans to a cocktail dress it’s still pristine. I just LOVE Dior quality.
I’m sure the right LD will come along. I need a black bag with ghw. This may be the right answer since I can’t find the black / ghw Miss Dior unicorn I want. I wouldn’t feel like I was settling, it would feel like an upgrade. In fact, as I type, I’m wondering why I haven’t bought an LD in black / ghw. That would be a perfect add for my collection - I’d get the color combo I want and finally add a much wanted LD. I had been circling on a Chanel camera bag but it didn’t feel right. A M/L would be great if it wasn’t the double flap that I despise. So the LD works well for this need. Thanks for jogging my thoughts!
Oh and yes. The Dior thread is more quiet than other threads for specific information and for conversation in general. Not sure why.
However, if you have a question you can start a thread and the lovelies there will answer. I’ve done that a couple of times. In particular, @averagejoe is an authenticator and mod over there who seems to never sleep because he is always ready with a wealth of info and support if you need it. Here’s hoping you fall deeply into the heaven that is Dior bags.
Exacly my thought about the JK LV line. It looks like cheap museum memorabilia bags.
I luuuuuuurve the Lady Dior.
I could see myself owning 2-3 LDs down the road. The main reason I’ve hesitated on the LD is because the size I want (medium) has an opening that is difficult to get your hand into. The opening is tight so the zipper is scratchy. That makes it almost better to buy preloved so the bag has softened and the opening is easier to get into. That factor plus plummeting resale values (vs. say Hermes, LV or Chanel) make the LD a preloved purchase for me unlike my silve Diorama which I was ONLY willing to buy new in store because of its more delicate nature. I need full back end support should something go wrong. I don’t expect it though. I’ve worn that bag all over the place and with everything from jeans to a cocktail dress it’s still pristine. I just LOVE Dior quality.
I’m sure the right LD will come along. I need a black bag with ghw. This may be the right answer since I can’t find the black / ghw Miss Dior unicorn I want. I wouldn’t feel like I was settling, it would feel like an upgrade. In fact, as I type, I’m wondering why I haven’t bought an LD in black / ghw. That would be a perfect add for my collection - I’d get the color combo I want and finally add a much wanted LD. I had been circling on a Chanel camera bag but it didn’t feel right. A M/L would be great if it wasn’t the double flap that I despise. So the LD works well for this need. Thanks for jogging my thoughts!
Oh and yes. The Dior thread is more quiet than other threads for specific information and for conversation in general. Not sure why.
However, if you have a question you can start a thread and the lovelies there will answer. I’ve done that a couple of times. In particular, @averagejoe is an authenticator and mod over there who seems to never sleep because he is always ready with a wealth of info and support if you need it. Here’s hoping you fall deeply into the heaven that is Dior bags.
One thing I did learn at the Dior boutique is that the LD has a new opening! Not on all the bags, but some now have a soft flap instead of the zipper. The flap is inside the top of the bag and doesn’t have a magnet or any kind of metal closure — it’s just there to cover your things so the bag isn’t completely open at the top. You can just stick your hand in the bag for access — no scratchy zipper! And the inside of the bag is suede (I think). It feels amazing.
I think it may be called the Lady Dior Supple, but I’m not sure. This was the kind of info I couldn’t find over on the Dior forum.
That is so incredibly rude. Makes me glad I’m not on Instagram.
I’m going back to my home state for 8 days. 
I hate it there. It’s boring beyond belief. But, at least it’s July so it won’t be cold and, I’ll get to visit family and friends so, I guess it will be bearable.
I had planned to go for the weekend but extended the trip because I need to have eye surgery. I have an artificial lens embedded in one of my eyes (along with a scheral buckle and some other medical intervention along they way - 4 surgeries total on just the one eye. More on the other.)
Anyway, I decided to switch all my hangers to wooden (from cheapy plastic) and hit myself in the eye with one of them.
Who does that?!? Of course, it couldn’t hit me in the nose or cheek. Nope. It had to hit the bullseye of the teeny space of the lens. Sheesh. 
I’m grateful it didn’t damage me or the lens and my doctor assured me that he can reattach it to my iris. No expected issues with my cornea. But, grrrrrr!
This means I will have had 3 surgeries in 60 days. For a person who rarely gets sick this is ridiculous.
I’ve been grumpy as a grizzly bear in a girdle. I told Mr. Sparkle that we need to start a new tradition of the Post Surgery Bag Presentation. So, he’s gonna owe me three. He needs to get crack-a-lacking!
I’m trying to decide what bags to pack. We arrive Tue to my hometown for the surgery consult. Surgery on Wed. Then we’re driving across state for Friday dinner with friends and a Saturday bday party for another friend. Sunday we drive back across state to arrive once again in my hometown for Sunday family dinner, Monday bday dinner for a different family member then flying out Tuesday.
This is the first time I will travel and desperately want to stay in sweat pants and a baggy t shirt the whole time. LOL! With a recovering knee, broken toe, wacko foot and half blind eye, I am sooooo not feeling like dressing up or being social. But, family and friends are important.
But, I’m definitely grumpy like a grizzly in a girdle. I think I need to take my favorite bags to bring some happy.
I hate it there. It’s boring beyond belief. But, at least it’s July so it won’t be cold and, I’ll get to visit family and friends so, I guess it will be bearable. I had planned to go for the weekend but extended the trip because I need to have eye surgery. I have an artificial lens embedded in one of my eyes (along with a scheral buckle and some other medical intervention along they way - 4 surgeries total on just the one eye. More on the other.)
Anyway, I decided to switch all my hangers to wooden (from cheapy plastic) and hit myself in the eye with one of them.
Who does that?!? Of course, it couldn’t hit me in the nose or cheek. Nope. It had to hit the bullseye of the teeny space of the lens. Sheesh. I’m grateful it didn’t damage me or the lens and my doctor assured me that he can reattach it to my iris. No expected issues with my cornea. But, grrrrrr!
This means I will have had 3 surgeries in 60 days. For a person who rarely gets sick this is ridiculous.
I’ve been grumpy as a grizzly bear in a girdle. I told Mr. Sparkle that we need to start a new tradition of the Post Surgery Bag Presentation. So, he’s gonna owe me three. He needs to get crack-a-lacking!I’m trying to decide what bags to pack. We arrive Tue to my hometown for the surgery consult. Surgery on Wed. Then we’re driving across state for Friday dinner with friends and a Saturday bday party for another friend. Sunday we drive back across state to arrive once again in my hometown for Sunday family dinner, Monday bday dinner for a different family member then flying out Tuesday.
This is the first time I will travel and desperately want to stay in sweat pants and a baggy t shirt the whole time. LOL! With a recovering knee, broken toe, wacko foot and half blind eye, I am sooooo not feeling like dressing up or being social.
But, family and friends are important. But, I’m definitely grumpy like a grizzly in a girdle.
I think I need to take my favorite bags to bring some happy.
Yes. I’ve seen that flap. I haven’t investigated it though I probably should. I didn’t get a chance to look at the Valentino bags this weekend because I self attacked my eye with the hanger. LOL! So when I get back after my trip, it may make sense for me to run over to Dior and Versace. I have been so “through” with them given their recent designs that I haven’t visited them lately.
Yes. I’ve seen that flap. I haven’t investigated it though I probably should. I didn’t get a chance to look at the Valentino bags this weekend because I self attacked my eye with the hanger. LOL! So when I get back after my trip, it may make sense for me to run over to Dior and Versace. I have been so “through” with them given their recent designs that I haven’t visited them lately.
Wow, I just read your post about the eye surgery — I’d be grumpy as a grizzly in a girdle too! (and BTW, I am totally stealing that phrase!). Is there no one who can do the necessary fix locally?
Hmm, come to think of it, after all the surgeries you’ve endured lately, maybe a pink lizard sparkly Lady Dior bag is just what you need!