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

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catsinthebag said:
I’d love to see a photo of your Piano bag if you don’t mind. It’s such a beautiful bag and a rare sight, even over on the H forum!
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Of course! Mine is toile rather than full leather, which I think is more common. However, the interior is leather, and it just smells feels so heavenly. I’m actually not one who values hand-feel as much, but I can definitely appreciate this quality.

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Miss_Dawn said:
Just like calories consumed on holidays don’t count...

Surely gifts from Mr Dawn on our anniversary (okay, one of our 3 anniversaries** :angel:) don’t count towards any kind of quota?! :smartass:

A Smythson notebook in “Live, Love, Laugh” which perfectly matches a little “Live, Love, Laugh” pouch I had from before.:heart: I use these little pocketbooks from Smythson as travel diaries.

I will wait to open the Chanel SLG and makeup. We went shopping together, so I know what it is, but I think I’ll defer the pleasure of using these :love:

** Told you we celebrate everything @Sparkletastic :coolio:
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we, too, celebrate all! :tup: great way to go! Happy anny and have a lovely romantic evening!! :heart:
 
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Miss_Dawn said:
@catsinthebag

I have a much cheaper potential solution for you. You could try using a bag liner. If it’s a felt one, it will have a structure and help keep your bag’s shape. You can even get ones with zippers on the top.

Something like this (see snapshot). I have a couple of no-name ones I bought from Amazon. There are loads of options on eBay and Amazon.
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Yup, I’ve tried an organizer in this one and still don’t like it. Part of the problem is the snap that holds the bag shut is hard to line up and close when you’re out and about, so organizer or not, the bag flops open. I actually had a guy stop me on the street once to tell me my bag was open and that I should be careful because his wife had her wallet stolen that way.

I do use organizers in some of my other bags, though — sometimes, it can make all the difference!
 
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catsinthebag said:
Yup, I’ve tried an organizer in this one and still don’t like it. Part of the problem is the snap that holds the bag shut is hard to line up and close when you’re out and about, so organizer or not, the bag flops open. I actually had a guy stop me on the street once to tell me my bag was open and that I should be careful because his wife had her wallet stolen that way.

I do use organizers in some of my other bags, though — sometimes, it can make all the difference!
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That’s a shame. Does your organiser have a zip on top?

It sounds like you’ve tried lots of ways of using it already. How annoying.
 
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whateve said:
If the strap is removable, can you use a different strap? They make a lot of nice novelty straps these days. I have a Coach that had a stupid, ugly strap that was permanently attached on one side. I had it removed even though that would kill resale. I'm not one to alter bags - it seems like sacrilege - but I finally got the nerve up to do it to this bag. It looks so much better. Then I took a strap off another bag to use with it, but most of the time I just hand carry.
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I’m terrified to modify a bag because I may want to sell. I’m always impressed when people do it.

I was desperate enough for a black tote that I tried to lengthen the chain strap on my Dior tote. Believe it or not, I couldn’t find anyone to do it. Not even well known handbag shops like Leather Surgeons.
 
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Miss_Dawn said:
That’s a shame. Does your organiser have a zip on top?

It sounds like you’ve tried lots of ways of using it already. How annoying.
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I haven’t found an organizer I like yet that zips shut. But even if I did, I’m not sure it would solve the problems with this particular bag. Yes, annoying! :annoyed:

I think just discussing it on this thread has helped me decide to just cut my losses on this one!
 
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catsinthebag said:
I haven’t found an organizer I like yet that zips shut. But even if I did, I’m not sure it would solve the problems with this particular bag. Yes, annoying! :annoyed:

I think just discussing it on this thread has helped me decide to just cut my losses on this one!
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Etsy? Some shops offer to customize bag organizer.
 
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