2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

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Bag #10 - 10 in 31 (completed last week, slow to upload pics)
Gucci Black Soho Leather Disco
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It is a small, lightweight bag with pebbled leather. I wear it crossbody. It was my most frequently worn bag in 2018. It fits what I carry on a daily basis, is secure with a zipper and fantastic for travel (especially city travel adventures with lots of walking.) I switched to a full size wallet and I notice it is a bit more of a juggle to angle it through the opening (I didn't want to scratch the lambskin on my wallet). One of the leather strips on the tassel separated - Gucci was great on the customer service to make the repair.
 
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ksuromax said:
I'm very sorry for you, but i totally don't understand his wife who did not take him away and either calm down, or put him to bed (if he indeed had 'too many martinis')
when i was younger (under 30) i, too, would sit quietly and would not raise my voice, but moving from our place to a different world and changing the life completely made me realise that i am much stronger and can resist the abuse whatever it may be!
Now i will not tolerate any conversation no matter who talks, on whatever of the 'no go' subjects in the form that is not acceptable for the general conversation, be it politics, religion, races, or expenses! i reserve my right to a) tell the person that i strongly disagree with his point, and b) walk away! Some people go too far just because they never got any 'kick-back' and they think that all the rest agree with them
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Yes to everything you said above! :tup:
Yes, his wife should have intervened. He was being an obnoxious boor, and because she did nothing, she was essentially condoning his behavior.
Yes, it's important to resist abuse, whatever it may be.
Yes, politely telling a person that you disagree, and/or walking away, is absolutely your right. Bullies get away with too much, IMO.
But it's easier to do this (especially for women, I think?) when we get older. Although maybe women who are now in their 20s are tougher than we were at that age? I can only hope! When I was growing up, girls were for the most part encouraged to "go along to get along."
 
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Bag #10 - 10 in 31 (completed last week, slow to upload pics)
Gucci Black Soho Leather Disco
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It is a small bag, lightweight bag with pebbled leather. I wear it crossbody. It was my most frequently worn bag in 2018. It fits what I carry on a daily basis, is secure with a zipper and fantastic for travel (especially city travel adventures with lots of walking.) I switched to a full size wallet and I notice it is a bit more of a juggle to angle it through the opening (I didn't want to scratch the lambskin on my wallet). One of the leather strips on the tassel separated - Gucci was great on the customer service to make the repair.
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This is gorgeous! If I didn't have a small black bag already (my Botkier), I'd seriously be looking at this one.
 
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Rhl2987 said:
I must admit that I was very tempted to buy that Dior book tote and use it as a baby bag. But I resisted!!! And now I'm wondering what I was thinking hearing from all of you :lol: I'm glad that I didn't buy that tote. I do think they are kind of cool and useful for travel, but they are VERY trendy. Who knows how long that trend will last? I really wanted a Dior saddle bag for the longest time, but now that itch has passed.
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I love the Dior book tote, and I've been even more tempted since I heard it's coming in a smaller size! Personally, with my budget I don't think the price is worth a canvas bag, and like other people have said, the prints are not great. For my own personal preference, I try to avoid buying into a brand name (although I definitely have and I still am tempted to do so!) I'd love to get a bag in this shape in a nice veg tanned leather and watch it patina :smile:

Edit: the classic Kate Spade nylon bag from the 90s has a very similar shape, and they've recently reissued it :)
 
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ElainePG said:
Yes to everything you said above! :tup:
Yes, his wife should have intervened. He was being an obnoxious boor, and because she did nothing, she was essentially condoning his behavior.
Yes, it's important to resist abuse, whatever it may be.
Yes, politely telling a person that you disagree, and/or walking away, is absolutely your right. Bullies get away with too much, IMO.
But it's easier to do this (especially for women, I think?) when we get older. Although maybe women who are now in their 20s are tougher than we were at that age? I can only hope! When I was growing up, girls were for the most part encouraged to "go along to get along."
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ElainePG said:
Yes to everything you said above! :tup:
Yes, his wife should have intervened. He was being an obnoxious boor, and because she did nothing, she was essentially condoning his behavior.
Yes, it's important to resist abuse, whatever it may be.
Yes, politely telling a person that you disagree, and/or walking away, is absolutely your right. Bullies get away with too much, IMO.
But it's easier to do this (especially for women, I think?) when we get older. Although maybe women who are now in their 20s are tougher than we were at that age? I can only hope! When I was growing up, girls were for the most part encouraged to "go along to get along."
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I am sorry you had to endure this situation. You and your husband handled yourselves in a classy way, during and afterwards.
Sending hugs to you and to the others who have suffered through similar situations. What a learning opportunity for all of us!
 
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ElainePG said:
Yes to everything you said above! :tup:
Yes, his wife should have intervened. He was being an obnoxious boor, and because she did nothing, she was essentially condoning his behavior.
Yes, it's important to resist abuse, whatever it may be.
Yes, politely telling a person that you disagree, and/or walking away, is absolutely your right. Bullies get away with too much, IMO.
But it's easier to do this (especially for women, I think?) when we get older. Although maybe women who are now in their 20s are tougher than we were at that age? I can only hope! When I was growing up, girls were for the most part encouraged to "go along to get along."
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I am wondering if the reason his wife didn’t stop him is because he is abusive to her in private.
 
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essiedub said:
Miss_Dawn Your bag is lovely! I’ve always liked this model. Seems just a bit easier to get in and out of than the traditional Lady Dior. Did you add that chain..for shoulder carry or? Do you find it easy to use an ivory/cream bag?

Also, inspired by your fountain pen posts, I’ve decided to rotate through my fountain pens...and to mitigate the ink drying inside the pen, I am going to carry and use only one until I use up the ink, clean it, and move on to another one. Let’s see how many I get through in 2019. This is the pen I’m carrying in my So Dior tote right now. Shaeffer with stylized nib. It is one of the smoothest nibs I’ve ever used! Is it ok to post the “current fountain pen in my bag” in this thread?

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Love your photo. Both are a piece of art.
 
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essiedub said:
Thans ElainePG and MoreBags!
I bought The Shaeffer at Flax in San Francisco in 1990/91. I haven’t shopped for fountain pens in a long time so don’t know if they still do this nib. I fell in love with the look of the nib and the silky smooth writing sealed the deal. It is definitely one of my favorites!

The So Dior is lambskin side and out. The fancy chain does make it quite heavy, which is its only drawback but it’s super silky smooshy, which is Dior lambskin. It has that interesting cannage “grommett” which adds another level of interest...like jewelry. There is a slip pocket on the outside in the middle behind the cannage band, which could be used to stash a phone or bus ticket, though I don’t use it. It is from 2011.. I was mad for Dior that year..here was the commercial that entranced me. You’ll see the So Dior in the last room:heart: aren’t all those bags divine! I think that was the heyday of modern day Dior (no clue what they’re doing to the brand now:doh:)






Thanks catsinthebag! I love pen and I love paper..so old fashioned, I know. I have got to start ysing all these pens Ive amassed cuz they do spark joy and what’s the point of having them if I don’t use them. So this is one of my themes for the year. :idea:
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That’s about the time Dior caught my eye with their first version of Miss Dior, too. Actually. It’s the Diorissimo that led the pack followed with Miss Dior. I love Raf Simon era. Right now, all I see is the reminiscence of Galliano like they’re trying to lure that crowd back, which isn’t my taste. I think the only bag from Galliano era that I like is the Granville, both normal tote and polochon. Too bad they quietly fade it out Dior fashion, otherwise, I’ll be more proactive in getting one more polochon and one more Miss Dior.
 
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essiedub said:
Yeah those were the days...le sigh...now Raf is at Calvin Klein though I haven’t followed what’s happening there. Galliano had that fairy tale drama a la Karl L but he let his racist stripes show..anyhoo...
I am so NOT feeling the toile they're doing..does this speak Dior to anyone?!:shocked:
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Raf is leaving CK. No one knows why, but the guess was that maybe it’s just too much of a work having to cater to so many demographic groups and prices. He couldn’t handle the pressure or expectations. That’s what I found on the media the other day.
 
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