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

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I was spending some days in Cambridge last summer; my college girlfriend (we went to Smith) is a native from there and lives there still and we were at her home before we went up the coast to share a beach house with our kids. I love Cambridge! But the back bay most of all. I am not in Boston often. Sob.

Hopefully you’ll get back here someday!
 
Just cleaned out my wardrobe last weekend as I am losing my vision due to an autoimmune disease. Who knew that it would be a great motivator to finally tackle my closets! I gave away 10 giant trash bags of clothes shoes and bags. I will really have to shop my closet now!

Wish you a speedy recovery! And great motivator indeed!
 
It sounds beautiful! I'd love to see a picture if you care to share. Was it for a special occasion?
Thanks Miss_Dawn, I’m still traveling so I will upload photos later if I get a chance. No special occasion other than summer vacation.

Congratulations, sounds wonderful
Thank you so much papertiger!

Okay, rising to the challenge of @Sparkletastic description of her ideal new black bag...

I have 3 more suggestions. I don't have these bags in black with SHW, but I see these as really versatile bags with ladylike and feminine silhouettes, which seems to be what you are describing.

They probably will be available in black / SHW combinations if not now, then in preloved market.
1. LV Alma. I have this in Rose Ballerine.
2. Mulberry Lily. I have this in Glossy Black (and I think @ksuromax has a lovely Oxblood NVT!)
3. Anything from Ferragamo. Such streamlined feminine silhouettes. I have the Fiamma in cornflower blue.

Probably the Lily is the closest to your description. And as you love your jumbo single flaps, this would be really similar.

What do you think? Am I rising to the challenge?

ETA: these all do meet your requirement of shoulder carry as well. The Fiamma has a detachable shoulder strap, and so does the Alma!
I love your Alma and Fiamma, absolutely beautiful bags!
 
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The Dior Delices tote that HopelessBagGirl just got is the perfect purse-like tote! it can be carried in-hand, on-arm, and over-shoulder. The over-shoulder length is just perfect - not too long. It can hold a lot, if desired but looks great empty. The lambskin is butter smooth, & fully lined inside, the “wrinkles” give it some added je ne said quoi. it has the chain detail and leather top makes it easy on the shoulder. the bag is not heavy. It’s so ladylike without being prim. I love mine. HopelessBagGirl loves hers. Charlize looks great in hers. I have the smaller size, Charlize has the larger. And since it is Dior, it is discontinued.
Excellent review and given the previous Dior discussions, I laughed at your last line - so true!
 
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I see what you’re saying, but in this case, I don’t think it will affect my buying or not buying. The scarves I’m thinking of selling are ones I haven’t worn in years. Some have been worn a lot but fell out of favor, and a couple of others were scarves I bought when I was more of an Hermes newbie and didn’t know to look at how the scarf would tie vs. just loving the design when it was flat. Also, some colors I just don’t love anymore. And I’m not talking about a ton of scarves — maybe 3-5 out of 16 total. It’s not like bags, where I really have to grill myself over what the “mistake” was if I decide to sell. It’s more like clothes, when something no longer works and you don’t want it sitting in your closet, making you think you have more options than you really do!
That makes sense!
Okay, rising to the challenge of @Sparkletastic description of her ideal new black bag...

I have 3 more suggestions. I don't have these bags in black with SHW, but I see these as really versatile bags with ladylike and feminine silhouettes, which seems to be what you are describing.

They probably will be available in black / SHW combinations if not now, then in preloved market.
1. LV Alma. I have this in Rose Ballerine.
2. Mulberry Lily. I have this in Glossy Black (and I think @ksuromax has a lovely Oxblood NVT!)
3. Anything from Ferragamo. Such streamlined feminine silhouettes. I have the Fiamma in cornflower blue.

Probably the Lily is the closest to your description. And as you love your jumbo single flaps, this would be really similar.

What do you think? Am I rising to the challenge?

ETA: these all do meet your requirement of shoulder carry as well. The Fiamma has a detachable shoulder strap, and so does the Alma!
These are so pretty!!! Thanks for the recommendations. I’m
not looking for a satchel / flap though. I have that covered. :smile: I need to find a tote. But, I’m not the biggest fan of totes. So, I struggle. :confused1:
Just cleaned out my wardrobe last weekend as I am losing my vision due to an autoimmune disease. Who knew that it would be a great motivator to finally tackle my closets! I gave away 10 giant trash bags of clothes shoes and bags. I will really have to shop my closet now!
I am so sorry you are struggling with this. You have such a good attitude!
Well, if it’s any consolation, what you’re going through is my Number One, No Questions Asked, Know I Will Never Regret It reason for getting rid of a bag. When there is some aspect of function that drives me bonkers and makes me hate the bag, it’s time to go. :yes:
COMPLETELY agree. Anything remotely fussy or awkward completely kills a bag for me.
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The Dior Delices tote that HopelessBagGirl just got is the perfect purse-like tote! it can be carried in-hand, on-arm, and over-shoulder. The over-shoulder length is just perfect - not too long. It can hold a lot, if desired but looks great empty. The lambskin is butter smooth, & fully lined inside, the “wrinkles” give it some added je ne said quoi. it has the chain detail and leather top makes it easy on the shoulder. the bag is not heavy. It’s so ladylike without being prim. I love mine. HopelessBagGirl loves hers. Charlize looks great in hers. I have the smaller size, Charlize has the larger. And since it is Dior, it is discontinued.

View attachment 4118631last ode to the Delices for the day :smile: so easy, light, and fun! The black one's off eBay now so temptation removed but I'm sure it will be relisted to taunt me some more....
This is a great bag.
You (or any of you) ain't in the southeast US are ya? I would love to have drinks for reals!
Or Vegas in two weeks?
Would be fun! But I don’t think our locations will cross while you’re stateside. :sad:
 
That’s awesome! I had taken mine to a local consignment shop. Way to go on your sale.

That was fast!
Yes - I'm thrilled and honestly relieved. Every time I carried it I was annoyed with it - and when every thing fell out at the movie theater Saturday night, I was just 'THAT'S IT! You're outta here!'
Moral of the story for my purses- don't make me angry 'cause I'll sell you. (they're all cowering in the closet now :giggle:)
I had a bunch of offers almost right away - some ridiculously low of course - but one was determined! I mailed it out for authentication this morning, along with a copy of my receipt.
 
Boo, I want to meet any of y'all!

@catsinthebag it looks like next summer we will all be in Boston, staying with my girlfriend in Cambridge for a few days en route to Hawaii and en route home so we need to definitely hang out next year!

As for the black Delices..... Why oh why does it need to be there?!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/273333190484

Please someone buy it. There's another one on eBay for 1070 and a pink one for 1700 but this buyer will take anything over $500, and someone here needs to get it! Great great great price! For an amazing purse.

I just think an all black leather bag is not my thing and I'm hesitant about multiples being a dangerous slippery slope to a collection bigger than I want it to be. Or put another way, having a strict rule against multiples is a good start to help limit my collection from getting out of control. Right now the only multiple I have is MM midi Selene in chocolate/gold with zippered top and plum/dark gunmetal with open top/cinching feature. They seem so different in form and function, though, so I am at peace with it. But in this case....

Besides ....there is another bag in my future. I haven't owned a Chanel in the seven years since I sold my 2 flaps off, when I was a struggling single mom, but it might be that my first Chanel since 2011 is heading my way. ;)


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Just cleaned out my wardrobe last weekend as I am losing my vision due to an autoimmune disease. Who knew that it would be a great motivator to finally tackle my closets! I gave away 10 giant trash bags of clothes shoes and bags. I will really have to shop my closet now!
Really sorry to hear about losing your vision, @Passau. Hope all will be well for you soon.
 
Happy Monday, everyone!

This week I'm carrying my Hawaii Neverfull.

There are times I get lazy and not accessorize. Today's bag doesn't have a charm on it, I haven't changed SLGs in a couple months either.

I think I'll spend July 4th changing up my SLGs and planning out my charm/tag combinations since I've gotten a few more since in the past few weeks.

What are you all carrying today/for the week?
 
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