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

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Yes, I think so. And I've heard (I didn't invent this, but I can't remember where I saw it) that there should be, in addition to CPW, a category called PPW: pleasure per wear.

So, f'rinstance, my two LV bags... Capucines BB and Montaigne BB... which are a bit on the small side, are honestly not the most practical bags in my collection. I have to plan a bit for their use. They don't fit my iPad, or a notebook, or really anything "extra" other than my absolute basics. But they are my most luxe bags, I adore the shape and the leather, and I always feel very special when I am carrying either of them.

CPW on either of these? Not necessarily so great. PPW? Excellent! :smile:
I completely agree and think PPW is more important!

I almost squeal with happy every time I wear my silver Dior. There is no way I’m getting this bag down to a “reasonable” CPW. But I most assuredly am thrilled to have and wear it.

Happy trumps the financial calculations every time. Otherwise I could buy one serviceable and functional bag for $20 bucks and wear it everyday. The CPW of a few cents would be accompanied by misery.
Thanks!!!! I’ll wait paitently by the mailbox for the tree to arrive. I have the perfect spot in the backyard for it. LOL!
 
Yes, I think so. And I've heard (I didn't invent this, but I can't remember where I saw it) that there should be, in addition to CPW, a category called PPW: pleasure per wear.

So, f'rinstance, my two LV bags... Capucines BB and Montaigne BB... which are a bit on the small side, are honestly not the most practical bags in my collection. I have to plan a bit for their use. They don't fit my iPad, or a notebook, or really anything "extra" other than my absolute basics. But they are my most luxe bags, I adore the shape and the leather, and I always feel very special when I am carrying either of them.

CPW on either of these? Not necessarily so great. PPW? Excellent! :smile:

I like this! Please per wear. The more, the merrier! [emoji4]
 
Polene pics!
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She is new to me, and well taken care of by the previous owner. Leather is on the heavy side, thick and chewy. It maintains its shape whether the front is snapped or not. I have not had any trouble snapping it either. There is a small pocket on the back, would be good for flat things like tickets, tissues, etc.
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Snapped and unsnapped - it is definitely easier to get into with the snaps undone. When snapped I have to pull it open a little further - not really an issue but an FYI. It’s lined in a dark green cotton fabric, has a zipper pocket and 2 open pockets in front of it - one of those open pockets is large enough for my iPhone 8. It is on the larger side of medium for me - I have plenty of room for a full size wallet, checkbook, small cosmetic bag, sunglasses, Epi-pen and keys. I could get much more in it.
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It’s a good size for me - doesn’t look too big or too small. I have the strap on the shortest length in this picture (I am 6’ tall) so... that’s a longish strap. But when I adjust the strap to it’s longest length - it’s not long enough for me to work as a crossbody.
I’m going to carry it today to Conner Prairie with my GD and I’ll let you know how it goes.
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It looks great on you! And the color is really lovely!
 
Yes, I think so. And I've heard (I didn't invent this, but I can't remember where I saw it) that there should be, in addition to CPW, a category called PPW: pleasure per wear.

So, f'rinstance, my two LV bags... Capucines BB and Montaigne BB... which are a bit on the small side, are honestly not the most practical bags in my collection. I have to plan a bit for their use. They don't fit my iPad, or a notebook, or really anything "extra" other than my absolute basics. But they are my most luxe bags, I adore the shape and the leather, and I always feel very special when I am carrying either of them.

CPW on either of these? Not necessarily so great. PPW? Excellent! :smile:

I love this idea! For me, PPW is more important than CPW. Why is it, though, that the PPW seems higher on the small, not-so-functional bags? :P Maybe we appreciate them more because we wear them less? :confused1:
 
I need one, too!!! :smile:
:lol::lol::lol: purse museums!!! So true...
I'm so glad that bag IS green- what a gorgeous shade!!! I must have missed a page, since I know you were referencing it but thought you were 'looking for' a black tote.

Today I actually looked at (while passing by) one of those folding carts to schlep things in. (I'm looking at you, super heavy leather tote bags filled to the brim!!!) So then i thought, how ridiculous is it to schlep around my very very heavy handbag in a folding cart?! So I hung it back up and left.

Then I came back and bought it online!!!:facepalm: I think it weighs 2 lbs. Sure beats all that weight and achiness from carting it all day!!! Does anyone actually do this?! (You all probably live in car towns!!! ...aaand now I feel like I've instantly aged 50 more years...:facepalm:)


Soon, soon!!! :biggrin:
It's my dream to live in a car-optional place, in the US, that isn't too overcrowded. Please tell me where this is if you've found it!
 
Love this! Yours looks in mint condition, which makes me wonder what on earth did they do to that one in the outlet that I saw.
I managed to drop my hand onto the bag and in the process scratched my nail against the leather. But no marks!! I also wonder what beating that bag in the outlet took!
That leather looks great!
It is!! Thanks!
 
In other news, I'm on the road! All six of us are on our way to grandma's house! One month quality family time!


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Have a wonderful trip!

Waiting for friends for dinner with my Jimmy Choo small Raven.
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That is some gorgeous sexy leather!

Polene pics!
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She is new to me, and well taken care of by the previous owner. Leather is on the heavy side, thick and chewy. It maintains its shape whether the front is snapped or not. I have not had any trouble snapping it either. There is a small pocket on the back, would be good for flat things like tickets, tissues, etc.
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Snapped and unsnapped - it is definitely easier to get into with the snaps undone. When snapped I have to pull it open a little further - not really an issue but an FYI. It’s lined in a dark green cotton fabric, has a zipper pocket and 2 open pockets in front of it - one of those open pockets is large enough for my iPhone 8. It is on the larger side of medium for me - I have plenty of room for a full size wallet, checkbook, small cosmetic bag, sunglasses, Epi-pen and keys. I could get much more in it.
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It’s a good size for me - doesn’t look too big or too small. I have the strap on the shortest length in this picture (I am 6’ tall) so... that’s a longish strap. But when I adjust the strap to it’s longest length - it’s not long enough for me to work as a crossbody.
I’m going to carry it today to Conner Prairie with my GD and I’ll let you know how it goes.
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Wow, she's really beautiful! I love the green on this one, really rich and sophisticated. Equally good for spring as it is for fall. Balanced could be the right term. Alas, I think she is too ladylike for me since the crossbody and the top handle are both short.

I’ve caved and bought an SLG from the Coach outlet space collection.
Coach’s collaboration with NASA and dinosaurs reeled me back in to the brand. This stuff is so cute and appeals to the science geek in me.
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The Coach NASA collection is incredibly cool and cute at the same time!
 
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