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

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Another black bag. Almost done. Vintage Coach also made in Italy. The charm is recent.

Cute charm!

 

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Just beautiful! Do you have an Instagram account?

Thanks Elaine!
I don’t have an Instagram account, I am a social media Luddite.

 

[catsinthebag]

Tagging @Miss_Dawn @essiedub @ElainePG @catsinthebag @tealocean @Nibb for a pen photo, apologies to anyone I missed

Here is today's bag, my Chanel Black Reissue 226 Aged Calfskin RHW, H Clic Clic A Pois Maxi Twilly and S. T. Dupont Liberte Ball Point Pen in Pearly Nude.

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I love every single thing in this photo!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Tagging @Miss_Dawn @essiedub @ElainePG @catsinthebag @tealocean @Nibb for a pen photo, apologies to anyone I missed

Here is today's bag, my Chanel Black Reissue 226 Aged Calfskin RHW, H Clic Clic A Pois Maxi Twilly and S. T. Dupont Liberte Ball Point Pen in Pearly Nude.

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I can’t decide which I like more!! The bag? Or the pen

 

[ElainePG]

Thanks Elaine!
I don’t have an Instagram account, I am a social media Luddite.

My DH, too!
I deleted my Facebook account in 2017 (waaaaaay too much drama) but I do like following people I know on IG. I do NOT follow "celebrities," although I do follow a few authors whose books I admire. I enjoy posting my photos of things like sunsets, or flowers. Or sometimes something yummy that I've cooked.

 

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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 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.

If you like logo or looking for a big shlepping bag from a premiere brand, maybe it’ll answer your call. I can see it catch on very well with the ongoing trend right now. Don’t feel bad for liking stuff.

 

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I love every single thing in this photo!

Thank you catsinthebag. I think you and I like a lot of the same things!

I can’t decide which I like more!! The bag? Or the pen

Aww, Miss_Dawn, thank you very much!

My DH, too!
I deleted my Facebook account in 2017 (waaaaaay too much drama) but I do like following people I know on IG. I do NOT follow "celebrities," although I do follow a few authors whose books I admire. I enjoy posting my photos of things like sunsets, or flowers. Or sometimes something yummy that I've cooked.

Your IG account sounds lovely, definitely the same things I’m interested in! Any book recommendations you would like to share? I finished one last night and I am deciding what to read next.

 

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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

Very true. If no one dare speak up, they’ll think everyone agree with them. And the stupidity and ignorance go on. I don’t tolerate those in my life anymore. I still do care, but not enough to keep shutting up and let them think they’re right. Needless to say, some people don’t like me. [emoji848]

 

[ElainePG]

Your IG account sounds lovely, definitely the same things I’m interested in! Any book recommendations you would like to share? I finished one last night and I am deciding what to read next.

I just read Where The Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens. In fact, I posted a photo of it on my IG, with a little review, and Delia Owens HERSELF posted a very sweet thank-you back to me!

It was a really good novel. Her writing is luscious. A bit reminiscent of the early work of Barbara Kingsolver. Delia Owens has written other books, but this is her first novel. She is a naturalist, and there is quite a bit about nature in this book (it's set in the remote marshland of North Carolina). The book is an interesting mix of nature, romance, mystery (it opens with the discovery of a body!), history (it's set in the 1950s-1960s), social commentary, and there's even some poetry!

What book did you finish last night? I'm always looking for new books!

 

[ElainePG]

Very true. If no one dare speak up, they’ll think everyone agree with them. And the stupidity and ignorance go on. I don’t tolerate those in my life anymore. I still do care, but not enough to keep shutting up and let them think they’re right. Needless to say, some people don’t like me. [emoji848]

But I'm sure the nicest people do!

 

[Rhl2987]

Give me your perspective ladies (do we have any gents that have joined us this year?)

When I think about what I want in my collection over the next few years (not counting work bags), I want

• a black lamb jumbo SF Chanel flap
• a pink Chanel (size / type TBD)
• a stunning but inexpensive green bag (like my red Trussardi. I only spent a few hundred on that bag but love it as much as my Diors.)
• A navy bag (something unique!)
• A black tote (will it ever happen?)

But, I have 7 black bags. So something needs to go before I get an 8th and 9th. (At least I think so. I do actually wear all of them. Sooooo?)

I have 4 silver bags. I don’t need that many. The PS never gets worn anymore.

But, I don’t want to put a lot of new money towards bags this year. I got 4 as gifts from DF last year and I’m concentrating on clothes, shoes and jewelry which is a ridiculously expensive undertaking.

So this is what I think I’m going to do3

• Sell the Ivory Chanel
• Sell the silver Proenza Schouler
• Sell the black Proenza Schouler
• Sell the grey metallic Jimmy Choo hobo (I really like the look but, it’s a slouchy back hole and drives me crazy.)

That would yeild me enough to get a black Chanel SF jumbo w/shw.

Then I can hunt for the right pink Chanel over time and buy it. If I feel like it’s redundant with the Dior, I can sell her at that time.

I have a lot of heartache about selling the PS’s and the J Choo but, I don’t wear them. I keep the PS’s in case I need something non branded but honestly, that just isn’t coming up. My other bags are quiet enough that they don’t cause a ruckus. I would rather search for a different non branded bag for work functions.

Re: the J Choo. I reeaaaaally like the bag. It’s so not me. But I still love it. That brings said I think it be better off buying a more functional large bag when those come back in style (which we know they will.)

Thoughts?

I pretty much always think you are doing the right thing in selling a bag that you never use. Unless they are incredibly special and one of a kind pieces then they should definitely be both loved and used! Hopefully it will bring you some satisfaction if and when you sell them rather than heartache! And can contribute to your new wishlist item purchases, when you find the perfect ones.

 

[Rhl2987]

I never wanted to be a mother. When I got married I told my husband I didn’t want children. Then, whoopsie a year later I was pregnant though I was on birth control. I was devastated and cried all my first trimester. Then I was miserable and depressed the 2nd and 3rd. I didn’t even want to be a mom the day I went into labor.

Then when DS was born and I heard his first cry MY WHOLE WORLD CHANGED! He became the most precarious thing in my life and I immediately fell in love.

So, the young woman who hated kids and didn’t want to be a mom ended up being cuckoo crazy about her two and corralling all their friends to come over our house and on our vacations. Ain’t life funny?

Never say never. Loving being a mom was the nicest plate of crow I ever ate.

I’m assuming something similar will happen when the (blech!) grand demons... Er..: I mean grand kids arrive. But, right now I’m glad they aren’t here yet. I’m having too much fun with my newly minted adult kids. Lol!

You will adore being a mom. It’s hard, disappointing, frustrating, maddening, confusing and completely tiring. And still wonderful!
Except for the large logo don’t think it’s really trendy. It’s a standard shape. If you like it you should get it. People wonder why I have 7 metallic bags (most of which are lambskin) and wear them all casually. Lol! Get what makes you happy!

This warms my heart! Thank you for sharing Sparkle. I bet you’ll be totally in love with your future grand babies when they arrive but only time will tell!

ITA on the shape. I was just meaning that I see all the influencers on Instagram with this bag these days so, to me, I think of that as a trendy item. I guess I associate certain influencers/fashion bloggers with being trendsetters or wearing items that are trends rather than classic pieces, but there are of course many different types of these people!

I think this craving has passed for now for me, luckily. All my money is spent on H, and now my master closet and the nursery. So, I have to try to think long term for my items. Will I be able to make use of a piece for all these long years in school or when I have patients someday? Definitely will be able to make use of the closet even then!

 

[Rhl2987]

I got a mess o’ shoes, boots, etc. in the mail. Most of it is “almost”. I’m so glad I learned from the bag journey not to settle. I’m having to apply this to other categories and it’s hard because I really hate to shop.

Clothes, interestingly, are the easiest to buy because, if necessary, can buy something to fit the largest part of me (always my hips / butt) and take it to the tailor for a perfect fit.

But, shoes? Sigh.

I decided to try YSL tributes because they are supposed to be comfy. I was giving them the hairy eyeball because the pronounced platform isn’t my style. But, why not try? So? I bought two pair on sale. Who the heck finds these comfortable? The heel height isn’t an issue because the platform is so high. The problem is the bottoms of those shoes are as hard as cement! And, honestly, I’m 5’8”. Adding 5,5” to my height makes me pretty tall. I dunno.

Also, I have an issue with boots because forever ago I was running late to a step aerobics class. I didn’t warm up properly and I was on Cipro. So, voila - torn Achilles’ tendon. Despite working out to solve the issue, my calves are two different sizes. Why is this relevant? I bought an adorable pair of Jimmy Choo knee high boots on sale. They fit the right calf and not the left. But most “regular” knee high boots are too big. So...what to do?

I swear I need shoe elves to just make shoes and boots for me.

You are daring to try those Tributes!! I quite like the heeled shoes with YSL in the heel but I won’t be buying them bc I have no need for new dressy shoes anymore. I’m sorry that most of the shoes didn’t work out! Have you shared what you are looking for in particular? I may have missed it.

 

[Rhl2987]

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

Edit: the classic Kate Spade nylon bag from the 90s has a very similar shape, and they've recently reissued it

That sounds gorgeous!

 

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But I'm sure the nicest people do!

Thanks! [emoji4]