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

[whateve]

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!

I just started a book called Creepers by David Morrell. It's interesting so far.

 

[Sparkletastic]

I really like the design of this bag. It's just like my Mulberry Small Bayswater Double-Zip. A zipped section on each side for wallet, phone, and other need-to-be-secured things, and a big open section in the middle. I don't think Mulberry makes this bag any more, which is a shame. I probably should have bought two. The one I own is in a lovely shade of taupe, but I could have used another in oxblood. At the time, though, I was reluctant to duplicate bag styles.

Dumb.

Thanks for the compliment. I love your Mulberry too! I wish I had gotten one like yours but didn’t know of them til I saw yours on this thread. To have this style in a non saffiano leather would be amazing!

Can one calf be stretched a bit to fit better?

Probably but, I’m tired of finagling things. I just want them to work.

Sparkle could you list your chanel now at slightly above what you want just to see if it will go now? Before Valentines is when I have had things move.

Good idea! I’ll do just that. In fact I’ll make doubly sure that any present worthy items are posted tomorrow.

These feel like totally different functions to me, but I'm not exactly a minimalist, so take that with a grain/shaker of salt. I agree the YSL and Fendi aren't an overlap, and I do think a black Chanel is a perfect addition. You mentioned it as an alternative for the LV/Dior, but I also see it as a good replacement for the PS.


That is so pointlessly nasty. I don't get why people behave this way, and I'm sorry you had to experience it.


Hey, learning our handbag preferences is a process--nothing dumb about that.

I agree on the black bags. I really do use all of them. But, gosh it really feels like 8 of them is overkill. I need to be ok with having them since they get lots of wear just like I try to be hard on selling bags that don’t. If they work, they work.

Honestly, I don't agree that it's "visually meh." I think it's a really nice bag. The leather looks really soft, and the two zippers in the front give it visual interest.

And then, because it isn't branded, it's perfect for seeing clients, since you certainly don't want to wave a Chanel or Hermès bag under their noses!

Thanks for the compliment. I’m being hard on the bag. It’s actully nice and sleek looking for work. And no! No fancy bags at work. I always marvel at how people can wear super expensive bags to work and not get backlash. I’ve never worked in a luxury item friendly environment.

 

[Sparkletastic]

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

I wish Dior would reissue their soft tote with some updates. I don’t think they have a pretty lightweight tote right now.

How cool on the KS. Kate Spade nylon bags were the first bags to get me interested in fin, fashionable handbags. Coach was the first to get me interested in well made handbags.

I am wondering if the reason his wife didn’t stop him is because he is abusive to her in private.

Or perhaps she secretly agreed.

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.

Raf should have stayed at Dior. Was there ever a definitive reason he left. I heard he was “overwhelmed” at Dior too. Is it that he’s creatively talented but can’t handle the administrative / political demands that come with being a head designer?

 

[ksuromax]

Bag №11 my brand new (New IN for Jan) Balenciaga Shopper
i was interested in this bag since the moment i saw pics online
then, in the summer i tried it on in Italy (i never saw one here in local boutiques) and it felt a bit awkward and the cw was not 'me' either - black/yellow stripes, bumblebee
but i could not get it out of my mind... so, when later i saw this 'table cloth' cw online i thought if i ever get this model, this gonna be it!
I was waiting for the sale, and finally here she is! a new addition to my crazy collection, very soft, very nice to carry, absolutely casual and fun piece! and it holds a ton, can stand on its own and does not dig in! (and i paid for it the price of a small wallet )
from practical point of view it also has a few '+' - VERY discreet, packs flat (perfect for the suitcase) goes with 80% of my summer wardrobe, so it's going to travel with me next time!

 

[Sparkletastic]

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

I have all the accounts (FB, insta, Snapchat, Marco Polo, etc.) and only barely use FB. I just don’t see a benefit to having people in my business. My FB feed is actually made up of only three categories 1. friends (however distant) who consistently post funny things 2. Posts from organizations or groups I’m in and 3. Star Trek news I’ve unfollowed everyone and everything else.

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.

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

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.

The tributes were actually cute on in a kind of reformed stripper trying to be classy way. Lol! But, they were hard -
no padding. So, nope.

I donated almost all my shoes last spring because I knew if I didn’t I’d dither and procrastinate about replacing / updating. Other than work pumps I think I only had 4 or 5 pair that were keepers. And I also kept about 5 other pair just til I could get replacements.

In any case, I need everything except work pumps. Lol! Of course being me, I’ve managed to buy a nice selection of of fun cocktails / date night heels. And, I’ve gotten a few pair of boots along with some other heels. But, I need “regular” wear shoes (heels and flats) badly.

 

[Sparkletastic]

BTW, I wore bag #12 of 10 for my 10 in 31 challenge and #2 of 3 for my red bag challenge. Today was my red lamb Chanel jumbo. No photo as I was running around like a mad woman. DD is in town as her current client is actually based here. (Yay! More time with my baby!)

Her team was only supposed to be here for a week (last Mon - Sun). But, the client issues are such a mess that they are staying another week and a half. So, I went to her hotel to bring her some healthy home cooked food and get all her dirty clothes to wash and dry clean while I was still working a crazy busy day myself. My poor dumpling looked so exhausted. She’s only 5’ tall and sometimes I just wanna pick her up and put her on my lap.

 

[dcooney4]

Bag №11 my brand new (New IN for Jan) Balenciaga Shopper
i was interested in this bag since the moment i saw pics online
then, in the summer i tried it on in Italy (i never saw one here in local boutiques) and it felt a bit awkward and the cw was not 'me' either - black/yellow stripes, bumblebee
but i could not get it out of my mind... so, when later i saw this 'table cloth' cw online i thought if i ever get this model, this gonna be it!
I was waiting for the sale, and finally here she is! a new addition to my crazy collection, very soft, very nice to carry, absolutely casual and fun piece! and it holds a ton, can stand on its own and does not dig in! (and i paid for it the price of a small wallet )
from practical point of view it also has a few '+' - VERY discreet, packs flat (perfect for the suitcase) goes with 80% of my summer wardrobe, so it's going to travel with me next time!

That is such a fun bag . I love the color too.

 

[ksuromax]

BTW, I wore bag #12 of 10 for my 10 in 31 challenge and #2 of 3 for my red bag challenge. Today was my red lamb Chanel jumbo. No photo as I was running around like a mad woman. DD is in town as her current client is actually based here. (Yay! More time with my baby!)

Her team was only supposed to be here for a week (last Mon - Sun). But, the client issues are such a mess that they are staying another week and a half. So, I went to her hotel to bring her some healthy home cooked food and get all her dirty clothes to wash and dry clean while I was still working a crazy busy day myself. My poor dumpling looked so exhausted. She’s only 5’ tall and sometimes I just wanna pick her up and put her on my lap.

do it!
she needs it!

 

[vink]

I wish Dior would reissue their soft tote with some updates. I don’t think they have a pretty lightweight tote right now.

How cool on the KS. Kate Spade nylon bags were the first bags to get me interested in fin, fashionable handbags. Coach was the first to get me interested in well made handbags.

Or perhaps she secretly agreed.
Raf should have stayed at Dior. Was there ever a definitive reason he left. I heard he was “overwhelmed” at Dior too. Is it that he’s creatively talented but can’t handle the administrative / political demands that come with being a head designer?

From what the “news” said, Dior demands he has so many collections per year at the pace that he can’t handle. That’s why he left. Some source in that news even joked that no one is as strong and robot-like as an uncle Karl. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Don’t be too hard on yourself on selling and keeping the number for the sake of “keep it under control”. At this phase, I think you should give it time and you’ll know what to do.

Sell that ivory if you really don’t like it. And get that black jumbo you’ve been pining for.

 

[vink]

Bag №11 my brand new (New IN for Jan) Balenciaga Shopper
i was interested in this bag since the moment i saw pics online
then, in the summer i tried it on in Italy (i never saw one here in local boutiques) and it felt a bit awkward and the cw was not 'me' either - black/yellow stripes, bumblebee
but i could not get it out of my mind... so, when later i saw this 'table cloth' cw online i thought if i ever get this model, this gonna be it!
I was waiting for the sale, and finally here she is! a new addition to my crazy collection, very soft, very nice to carry, absolutely casual and fun piece! and it holds a ton, can stand on its own and does not dig in! (and i paid for it the price of a small wallet )
from practical point of view it also has a few '+' - VERY discreet, packs flat (perfect for the suitcase) goes with 80% of my summer wardrobe, so it's going to travel with me next time!

So cute! I have a thing for this print and blue is my favorite color. I like it!

 

[More bags]

Bag №11 my brand new (New IN for Jan) Balenciaga Shopper
i was interested in this bag since the moment i saw pics online
then, in the summer i tried it on in Italy (i never saw one here in local boutiques) and it felt a bit awkward and the cw was not 'me' either - black/yellow stripes, bumblebee
but i could not get it out of my mind... so, when later i saw this 'table cloth' cw online i thought if i ever get this model, this gonna be it!
I was waiting for the sale, and finally here she is! a new addition to my crazy collection, very soft, very nice to carry, absolutely casual and fun piece! and it holds a ton, can stand on its own and does not dig in! (and i paid for it the price of a small wallet )
from practical point of view it also has a few '+' - VERY discreet, packs flat (perfect for the suitcase) goes with 80% of my summer wardrobe, so it's going to travel with me next time!

Congratulations on your new bag - it is cute. I especially love your scarf, care to share details?

 

[Sparkletastic]

From what the “news” said, Dior demands he has so many collections per year at the pace that he can’t handle. That’s why he left. Some source in that news even joked that no one is as strong and robot-like as an uncle Karl. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Don’t be too hard on yourself on selling and keeping the number for the sake of “keep it under control”. At this phase, I think you should give it time and you’ll know what to do.

Sell that ivory if you really don’t like it. And get that black jumbo you’ve been pining for.

Hmmmm...if Raf has problems handing the pressure at rep very different brands then hmmmm... He may be creatively brilliant but just not cut out for that much responsibility.

Good point on not being too hard on myself on the # of black bags. I’m going to sell the ivory but, keep focusing on shopping my closet. I really would like to slow down bag acquisition for a little while. I really am happy with what I have.

 

[ksuromax]

Congratulations on your new bag - it is cute. I especially love your scarf, care to share details?

thank you!
Hermes, Mistique Phoenix gavroche

 

[ElainePG]

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!

There's a woman I follow on IG who used to be here on tPF. She's an extremely classy dresser (Chanel and Hermès, plus VCA jewelry) AND she is a physician. An oncologist, I believe. So I would say, yes! Maybe not in med school, or during residency training (which is a definite slog) but for sure once you're in practice!

Do you know what specialty you will pursue? Or are you waiting until you do your rotations in your 3rd & 4th years to see what draws you?

 

[ElainePG]

I just started a book called Creepers by David Morrell. It's interesting so far.

Just looked it up. Oooooh... spoooooky! Not to be read at night during a windstorm! But it does sound interesting.