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

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vink said:
Reissue is the original bag designed by Coco Chanel. It was discontinued once and reintroduced again, hence the name.
I actually love all the wrinkles though. [emoji4] I think it looks so charming and well worn with that material. [emoji4] Like a good pair of old jeans. [emoji16]

I don't buy or use my wallet second hand, too. I have no problem with anything else. Clothes, bags, books, they're OK for me. Wallet is one thing I refuse to buy used. I don't know why. Just no.

There was a phase when I was really into makeup and even made friend with a BA at one of my favorite brands. She's the only one that make me feel easy enough to drop by very often like at least once a month. She quit her job long time ago and I never have such relationship with any BA again. Not even with one of my usual clothing shop where I buy regularly.

My mom is a polar opposite. She can make friend with any vendors and always get discount or freebies without asking. No wonder who get stuff at the cheapest price if we did a competition. (we did it a couple of times to prove the point.) [emoji14]
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I feel odd about used wallets too.

I give my old ones away, but I always want a new wallet for myself.

And when I give them to people I know, I put $1 in it for luck.
 
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ElainePG said:
The first time I went into an LV boutique was the fall of 2016. LV simply hadn't been on my radar before then. DH and I were in San Francisco, and my knee had a major fail right in the middle of our trip, so I was in a world of hurt. :annoyed: I was definitely NOT looking my best! No makeup, no energy to mess with my hair, and in yoga pants because my knee was swollen too badly to get my regular pants over it.

I hobbled into the boutique, and DH (who is super-protective of me) asked whether they could bring me a chair while I looked at bags. The SA immediately rushed to accommodate us! She brought EACH of us a chair, offered us coffee, and then started showing us the bags I was interested in. She let me take all the time I needed, and in the end I left with my adorable red Capucines BB. The experience cemented my relationship with both that particular SA and LV in general.

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How nice this is! Great story. That would bond me to that SA and LV as well!
I like stores with this attitude. I'm in New England, so.....you know.
DD goes to Vegas every year to watch men play rugby. I make her do errands for me in the H boutiques, but she's usually hung over and messy. No worries. In Vegas every hungover slob could have wads of cash, so they treat everyone well.
Also - that is one beautiful bag!!!!
 
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vink said:
To kick off the month and kill off this month's quota, I received a box today and inside is something I've been looking for for a long time.

I love this bag since it came out, never get a chance to try one until it's gone, but somehow think this can be the right size (which lucky me it is), and finally, after years, I finally found one in the color that I love and the exact size that I like, and in a price that's too good to miss.

So, my addition for this month, a medium size Diorissimo in raspberry. [emoji4]

(isn't it funny we just discussed that they often discontinued bags too fast and too many? [emoji16]) View attachment 4123340
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Gorgeous!! I have loved this style for a long long time. Plus the color, perfect!! When you tire of it let me know. [emoji6][emoji3]
bakeacookie said:
I want to say it’s the Cadillac moisturizer that I put on all my bags. It also somehow stays in the shade during my long commute home so it doesn’t tan in the sun as much as it could.
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Which Cadillac lotion do you use, the premier (white bottle) or the green (boot and shoe)? I have the green.
 
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msd_bags said:
Gorgeous!! I have loved this style for a long long time. Plus the color, perfect!! When you tire of it let me know. [emoji6][emoji3]

Which Cadillac lotion do you use, the premier (white bottle) or the green (boot and shoe)? I have the green.
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I believe mine would be the green (boot and shoe), but in a black bottle. I think they changed bottle designs from the green to my black one, and now I think it’s a different bottle color.
 
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vink said:
To kick off the month and kill off this month's quota, I received a box today and inside is something I've been looking for for a long time.

I love this bag since it came out, never get a chance to try one until it's gone, but somehow think this can be the right size (which lucky me it is), and finally, after years, I finally found one in the color that I love and the exact size that I like, and in a price that's too good to miss.

So, my addition for this month, a medium size Diorissimo in raspberry. [emoji4]

(isn't it funny we just discussed that they often discontinued bags too fast and too many? [emoji16]) View attachment 4123340
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Congratulations on your Diorissimo, it is gorgeous! I liked these bags, too and didn’t move fast enough when they were in the boutiques. Enjoy your new beauty, what a find!
 
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ElainePG said:
The first time I went into an LV boutique was the fall of 2016. LV simply hadn't been on my radar before then. DH and I were in San Francisco, and my knee had a major fail right in the middle of our trip, so I was in a world of hurt. :annoyed: I was definitely NOT looking my best! No makeup, no energy to mess with my hair, and in yoga pants because my knee was swollen too badly to get my regular pants over it.

I hobbled into the boutique, and DH (who is super-protective of me) asked whether they could bring me a chair while I looked at bags. The SA immediately rushed to accommodate us! She brought EACH of us a chair, offered us coffee, and then started showing us the bags I was interested in. She let me take all the time I needed, and in the end I left with my adorable red Capucines BB. The experience cemented my relationship with both that particular SA and LV in general.

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I love your Capucines BB! You chose a wonderful colour. What a lovely story.
 
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msd_bags said:
Gorgeous!! I have loved this style for a long long time. Plus the color, perfect!! When you tire of it let me know. [emoji6][emoji3]

Which Cadillac lotion do you use, the premier (white bottle) or the green (boot and shoe)? I have the green.
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Thank you! I don't know when, but let me warm you it's dang heavy though. Surprisingly very heavy for the size.
 
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