Beautiful suggestions. I like your burgundy Aspinal and matching accessories! Way to go Mr. Dawn.Ladies, this thread moves too quickly for meI lurk! I saw @Sparkletastic 's tote question and thought I'd throw in a few suggestions.
First the collage.
Prada Vernice Promenade? Here's mine in turquoise.
Prada Galleria medium? Here's mine in Bluette.
Burberry Banner medium? Here's mine in Thistle Grey.
Sac de Jour small? Here's mine in Lipstick Fuchsia.
Givenchy Antigona Small or Medium? Here's my small in Black.
YSL Cabas Monogram? Here's mine in Dove White.
I actually made this collage for another thread where someone was asking for work bag recommendations. I think all of these would fit your requirement of being a large-ish size but not all of them would work for a laptop (since you said you don't need to carry that on days you're carrying this bag).
Alternatively if you want something really casual, I use this Aspinal of London bag (second picture) as a document tote bag. It gets abused on a daily basis as I carry it casually as a secondary bag that sits on the floor etc as I commute (I wouldn't dream of putting my "hand"bags on the floor!)
The Aspinal was an impulse purchase by Mr Dawn. I had a no name leather tote I was carrying for rough use and he saw this and bought it along with a bunch of pouches/SLGs to organise my "rough" things. How many matching pouches does the man think I need?
2018 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Edited to add, I purchased a necklace (gold and diamonds) today. I am traveling and I was originally looking for a different piece. We went into the boutique and I found this other beautiful necklace, which DH and DSs preferred. I am going to wear it tonight for a concert in a garden! Have a great weekend!My June Stats and Update
1) 16 bags worn in June
2) June and YTD stats
Bags - June: 0 in, 0 out; YTD: 1 in, 8 out
SLGs - June: 1 in, 0 out; YTD: 2 in, 0 out; a fabric pouch I am currently using while traveling
3) Scarves - June: 1 scarf (shawl) in, 0 out; YTD: 2 in, 3 out
Which colors? I used to have just one black bag and love having color now. I haven't bought any new bags for almost 3 months and am really happy about that and the fact that I received some beautiful preloved gifts that I am loving.
Sounds lovely! Enjoy both the necklace and the concert.
I have the Loop sandals and I can totally vouch for them confidently. [emoji16] I've never tried any other style from them, although I'm eyeing some other style that are not heels-like, too. But then again, I don't have many heels. [emoji28] I'm curious. Which one you think is the most comfy? Please limit them to contemporary in case I want to follow suit or maybe try them on. [emoji16] I don't wear heels often. Premiere doesn't worth it for me. [emoji28]
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I have a thing for wicker and straw bags, too. I got my favorite one last year during a trip and it's just cute. Now, I keep seeing one from Loewe, but I'm not going to get that. It's too much for such casual bag for me, I think. But if one day, the huge straw Chanel flap that Rachel Zoe carried in many of her photo shows up for sale, I'm going to grab that bag as fast as I can.
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Glad to hear from you again! I like your Court. It look so new! And also the color! I think you're going to have fun at Launer. [emoji4] I think your DH has such a fun idea. There're definitely lots of sentimental details into that. I love it and I hope you enjoy your creation. [emoji4] Show us the photo once you get it. [emoji4]View attachment 4117160
Hi everyone ... I haven’t shown up since the end of the first quarter, trying my best to use my herd and resist temptation. I hope you all are well and enjoying these months. I do lurk in the discussions.
Here’s my Jan-June update:
Bags out ... 7
Bags in ..... 3
I’m gradually parting with bags I don’t like quite enough, or that don’t really work for their supposed use.
My three bags ‘in’ haven’t caused much damage. I replaced the Coach Court Bag that I gave to my daughter with one in dark green, from eBay. I couldn’t live without a Court. Then, inspired by my Longchamp Neo in Black, which was so successful as my go-to storm bag during our weekly Nor’easters in March, I decided to get a small Neo in a lighter color, I would call it champagne though Longchamp calls it gold, for the warm weather. So far I’m ‘meh’ about this bag and I’m not sure it will stay with me though it does no harm. Couldn’t get the pic to insert right here.
Finally, I brought in a BV pillow or nodini bag in BV’s striated dark metallic silver (I forget the exact name) bought on eBay from a tPF member. This bag was a planned purchase to wear with my black coats in the winter; it was only a question of whether I’d have to go retail or if I could find a reseller I trusted. Voila...I got very lucky.
I haven’t photographed this one but it’s well known.
For the second half of the year, I’d like to find a BV, the classic Veneta Hobo, in one of the colors I’ve been searching for.
Then DH, my mom and I have a running QELizabeth II thread among us. My mom is exactly her age and LOVES her ...feels like they have shared the same lives because they’ve lived through the same world changes and so few of that particular generation remain, but SHE remains. So DH wants to give me, for our 33rd anniversary (today!!) a Launer Bag. He thinks it would be an amazing way to involve my mom ... he participates ... I will have a favorite gift and the whole thing can be thumbs up and a hoot. I agree with all that. It would certainly be a lifetime keeper and/but I just have to “see” it as a tad less staid, just a little, which perhaps I can do through the myriad of color combos they offer. I do like it’s strong and simple shape and it’s pretty hardware, and they make the classic Q Elizabeth bag with a shoulder strap. I’m taking a deep breath right now on this one.
Thanks for indulging my lengthy update. Hope to get back here often now that I’ve proven(to myself) that I can be good for 1/2 a year. Cheers!
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My June stat is OK, but I'm very happy with it.
Bag;
In 6
Out 4
I gave 2 of my newly arrived bags (MM little Valerie in sugarcane glitter Pompei and red cherry Nappa) to my nieces and their smiles are just so wide. I gave 2 bags I never get to wear (MM Selene midi in dark green trinity) to my sister in-law and (a no name nude-colored tote) to my helper. And I've found my perfect green (with this, I plan to retire one more green bag next month, but I have to figure out how to. Donation or give away. It's a good Italian made bag, but very old so it's gonna be another question for me to deal with.) and interesting blue this month. I think when it comes to items, it's quite a success for me. [emoji4]
SLG;
In 1
Out 0
I got MM Penelope mini in sunflower as a gift with purchase since I bypass the cuff. I like the color, but don't think I'll carry it as a bag. I already have enough yellow bags. This is enough for me.
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Bag;
In 6
Out 4
I gave 2 of my newly arrived bags (MM little Valerie in sugarcane glitter Pompei and red cherry Nappa) to my nieces and their smiles are just so wide. I gave 2 bags I never get to wear (MM Selene midi in dark green trinity) to my sister in-law and (a no name nude-colored tote) to my helper. And I've found my perfect green (with this, I plan to retire one more green bag next month, but I have to figure out how to. Donation or give away. It's a good Italian made bag, but very old so it's gonna be another question for me to deal with.) and interesting blue this month. I think when it comes to items, it's quite a success for me. [emoji4]
SLG;
In 1
Out 0
I got MM Penelope mini in sunflower as a gift with purchase since I bypass the cuff. I like the color, but don't think I'll carry it as a bag. I already have enough yellow bags. This is enough for me.
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So June stats.
Bags: 0 in, 0 out
SLGs: 2 in, 0 out
So we went to the outlets again today because I really wanted Coach space stuff.
Mom picked up a bag and wanted to get it, cuz it matched the backpack I got her and would complete her travel set.
I pointed out it was the bag she got me last time. So she offered to buy me something else and I would give her the Riley. Luckily I have been lazy in getting Tea Roses on it so she can do it herself later on.
I got a Coach NASA wristlet/crossbody and a Space Rexy charm/coin purse.
And that’s how the bag that came in also went out [emoji23]
But Coach space is more me.
Today I also wore my azure speedy. [emoji4]
Bags: 0 in, 0 out
SLGs: 2 in, 0 out
So we went to the outlets again today because I really wanted Coach space stuff.
Mom picked up a bag and wanted to get it, cuz it matched the backpack I got her and would complete her travel set.
I pointed out it was the bag she got me last time. So she offered to buy me something else and I would give her the Riley. Luckily I have been lazy in getting Tea Roses on it so she can do it herself later on.
I got a Coach NASA wristlet/crossbody and a Space Rexy charm/coin purse.
And that’s how the bag that came in also went out [emoji23]
But Coach space is more me.
Today I also wore my azure speedy. [emoji4]
Ladies, this thread moves too quickly for me
First the collage.
Prada Vernice Promenade? Here's mine in turquoise.
Prada Galleria medium? Here's mine in Bluette.
Burberry Banner medium? Here's mine in Thistle Grey.
Sac de Jour small? Here's mine in Lipstick Fuchsia.
Givenchy Antigona Small or Medium? Here's my small in Black.
YSL Cabas Monogram? Here's mine in Dove White.
I actually made this collage for another thread where someone was asking for work bag recommendations. I think all of these would fit your requirement of being a large-ish size but not all of them would work for a laptop (since you said you don't need to carry that on days you're carrying this bag).
Alternatively if you want something really casual, I use this Aspinal of London bag (second picture) as a document tote bag. It gets abused on a daily basis as I carry it casually as a secondary bag that sits on the floor etc as I commute (I wouldn't dream of putting my "hand"bags on the floor!)
The Aspinal was an impulse purchase by Mr Dawn. I had a no name leather tote I was carrying for rough use and he saw this and bought it along with a bunch of pouches/SLGs to organise my "rough" things. How many matching pouches does the man think I need?
What a great collection of totes! I love how Mr. Dawn got you all the pouches with the Aspinal tote — it’s like he wasn’t sure which one you’d like, so he got them all!
Omigosh, omigosh, omigosh! I just got an email from Leather Surgeons that my bags are done!
This is like Christmas because I haven’t really been able to wear either bag!!
The YSL’s handles were “permanently” repaired so I can now wear the bag without being terrified of it. LOL! I hadn’t worn this bag in over a year. I’m so glad it didn’t sell!
And, recall I got a red lamb Chanel flap to replace my red caviar? It had a few light scuffs but, I hadn’t sent it away for a spa treatment til I absolutely knew I wasn’t keeping the caviar. So, I’ve never worn it. (Not wearing either red flap has been killing my red bag game!) LS was able to take care of the scuffs without dying the whole bag which would have been a total no go.Dying lamb changes the texture which is 90% of the reason I switched materials.
This is like getting two new bags!!! I’m hoping they’ll be in shortly after I get home on Tuesday. Ohmigosh!
(I really need to be this excited about all bags coming into my collection. LOL! I’m going to continue to hold myself to that standard for future purchases.)
Awesome! Please post pics when you get them!