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

[Miss_Dawn]

My most versatile bag is my LV Empreinte Speedy B25. It’s not large but holds a lot, has multiple carry options, and the black Empreinte leather is dressy enough to go most places in my life. It’s THE bag in my collection that I can wear all day and then carry out to dinner or to a hockey game. Because of its shape and the fact that the handles fold down, it easily sits in my lap. I love the newer model with the pocket on the outside for my phone. If I needed something a bit dressier, I’d go with my Chanel Reissue 227 (also in black with GHW). I don’t do many fancy events and don’t even own a bag that would be suitable for Black Tie, so the Speedy will easily cover most things in my life. Plus it’s durable so I don’t have to worry about it.

Oh yes. Love empreinte black, and the Boston bag shape. Great pick, and I agree this would transition beautifully from day to night (albeit not very formal)

 

[Miss_Dawn]

I'd have to say my two most flexible bags are my LV Capucines BB and my new Gucci Queen Margaret. Which is interesting, because they are both red. But I suppose they work because I wear so much black. I'd carry the LV if I were wearing silver jewelry, and the Gucci if I were wearing gold.

They each hold enough for daytime use, and they have long straps so they can be used cross body, but they are both dressy so they can be used in the evening as well. Not for a black tie event (for that, I'd carry a small clutch) but certainly to the opera or any event short of black tie.

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Love your cappuccines. It’s just stunning. Great choice for your avatar too

 

[Rhl2987]

I'd have to say my two most flexible bags are my LV Capucines BB and my new Gucci Queen Margaret. Which is interesting, because they are both red. But I suppose they work because I wear so much black. I'd carry the LV if I were wearing silver jewelry, and the Gucci if I were wearing gold.

They each hold enough for daytime use, and they have long straps so they can be used cross body, but they are both dressy so they can be used in the evening as well. Not for a black tie event (for that, I'd carry a small clutch) but certainly to the opera or any event short of black tie.

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Omg love both of those!! And love the pops of color!

 

[whateve]

I’ll need to go dig in my collection to confirm a couple details and take photos, but the bags I have had longest are my evening bags. There are two small purses which I inherited from my grandma (who had some amazing accessories!) at one point when I was in high school, one which I purchased from a store where I worked around the same time, and a velvet drawstring bag with an antique carved ivory bead that my mom made for me. They don’t take up much room plus all have a personal connection so I keep them. I always have an evening bag when I need it! Might not be often but it is nice.

There are a few other bags I have kept for ages but which have not seen use: a Fiorucci clear plastic tote with graphics from the 80s, a Coach tote my mom purchased for me from the outlet around 1995, and a tote from a store I frequented when I went to school in Florence during the aummer of 1994.

I started my bag journey a long time ago but have dipped in and out of actively thinking about what works or what I should add. I purchased and let go of a Furla satchel in appx 1992; I should have kept that one, as the leather was divine!

I forgot I have a few evening bags I used in college. They are really old. I never use them anymore.

 

[Rhl2987]

I love the Alma BB and hope to find the perfect one for me one day!

My most versatile bag with which I have history is my LV LockMe II BB. I can wear this bag in just about ANY situation. It’s a great crossbody when I’m wearing jeans, is girly enough to look super cute with my dresses and can become a clutch and look great with date night / cocktail wear.

But, I think my newest bag - the Diorama - is going to end up being my most versatile. I can see that I’ll be able to wear it to work (no branding), it’s easy enough to carry casually, it’s perfect for date night and because the chain is removable, it also works for formal wear.

I also find my metallic bags to be very versatile.

But versatile doesn’t equate all that well to most functional because a bag has to get small to look right in the evening. My most functional bag remains my Fendi By The Way. That bag is a beautiful and durable workhorse with great organization and wearability.

Thanks! I appreciate that he likes to make me feel spoiled.

I like the idea of a challenge to wear by type!
Those cookies look super yummy!! I’ll drop by and pick up a few!
My skin is super easy to maintain which has made me super lazy when it comes to products. I use a mild glycolic acid cleanser for daily wash and a moisturizer with SPF 30 for daily moisturizing. I use a very gentle cleanser at night and add moisturizer. All except the glycolic acid cleanser are drugstore brands. The cleanser is MD Formulations which was discontinued. I just hoarded a bunch. I’m actually on my last bottle and have no clue with what I should replace it.

Mr. S took me to Dior and spent good money that should have gone towards a bag (LOL!) on skin care for me. It’s all sitting in my drawer and I give it the hairy eyeball from time to time. It just looks like so much work (said in my most whiny and petulant voice.)

I need to lurk the skincare threads.

Haha you remind me of me!! I am extremely low maintenance with my hair and put in slightly more work with my skin. I didn’t even own a hairbrush for like 4-5 years!! I got one last summer because my new hair dresser said I should and he also helped start washing my hair every other day instead of everyday and the time saved is so wonderful, and apparently it is good for my hair With my skin, I will quickly wash it and put on a couple nice layers of products, but sometimes it even feels like too much work to put a mask on and take it off! Drinking tons of water is a great way to do wonders for my skin without the extra effort of masks and other wonder beauty products! And, lucky you to have easy to maintain skin! I hope to get there someday.

 

[RitaLA]

This new year I want to get a Chanel bag and THAT IS IT!!!!!!!!!
In 2018 I got 6 or 7 designer bags and I got really upset with myself. Upset because I couldn’t control myself and use my common sense to realize that I don’t need six freaking handbags. New decisions this new year and more wisdom!!!!

 

[whateve]

You know, my father said this to me the other day. That I should buy a few items but the best in class (that I can afford) for everything I buy.

I get the sentiment, but I think there’s so much choice and an imperfect correlation between price and quality, plus preferences and options are constantly changing (e.g. new models in technology, or trends in mini vs big bags etc.) which makes it hard sometimes to follow the “buy few, but best in class” advice if you don’t know for sure what best in class is!

Plus, best in class isn’t always age appropriate. Best in class skincare may be La Prairie skincare or Hermés only bag collections but I don’t think I would benefit from or enjoy those at the age of 32. For example, I know that I objectively derive more pleasure from a Marmont crossbody in Hibiscus Red than I would from a crossbody K25 in Rouge Grenat if I owned it.

That’s funny actually. I think some accessories age you.

What do others think?

Some things we have are best in class, others aren't because it isn't that important to us. Our furniture is the best. A lot of it was custom made.

Our car is mid-priced. We have no need for anything better and we wouldn't want to draw attention. We live in a small town. Anything ostentatious is out of place.

I have a theory about quality. For some things, you can only get so much quality, then after that you are paying for the brand name. If I'm looking for a cotton tee shirt, the only things I care about are the quality of the material and the quality of the construction. Many are going to be top quality and yet be priced differently. Maybe I don't want the best quality in every case, because the top quality cotton is very thin and maybe I want something thicker.

I've heard that Hermes quality is the best but none of the styles appeal to me. I've heard the leather is topnotch but it looks awfully stiff to me. Plus the practical side of me can't justify the price.

For skin care, I use very simple, inexpensive items. I've never had problems with my skin. I get compliments and I think that is because I don't use a lot. The last several years I've been unable to use most products because plant based ingredients interfere with a drug I'm taking.

I also enjoy variety. I'd rather have 50 mid-priced bags than 10 premium bags.

 

[ElainePG]

Love your cappuccines. It’s just stunning. Great choice for your avatar too

Omg love both of those!! And love the pops of color!

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Thank you, @Miss_Dawn and @Rhl2987 ! I'm very partial to red bags. I have four red full-sized bags in my collection, and three small-sized bags that are bordeaux or raspberry. It's a tonality that really works for me.

 

[Miss_Dawn]

I adore notebooks. I just don’t use them enough anymore.

And what is inside of the bags, dear one?

I love the Jane Austen quotation!

Your notebooks are charming... not at all childish. This, mind you, coming from the fully adult woman who is picking up her birthday cake today: chocolate, with vanilla buttercream frosting, and pink roses!

I have discovered these little Japanese pens, and I always have one in my purse. They collapse on themselves when they aren't in use, so ink doesn't spill, and then they slide open when you want to write. I have them in every color!

https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-SL-F1-Ballpoint-Black-BA55-BK/dp/B003G0YWHI

I got confused flipping between the 2018 and 2019 thread so decided to respond here!

@ElainePG I have the same pen. Right now my mini pens of choice are still my Boheme Montblancs. I have a matching set in Lilas Pirouette, in a mini purple Montblanc leather pen case. So portable but make me feel so polished and joyous. It’s just pure love

I may not have mentioned that I have many many many notebooks... here are some more Smythsons

Happy birthday dear Elaine!!! Your birthday cake sounds divine and very adult

@vink Japanese stationery

@Sparkletastic
I’ve been spoiled rotten Today is our anniversary so besides the small Chanel goodies, I had a long spa outing today and some more shopping. Being a sensible person, I stuck to buying necessities like a marble & brass essential oil burner () and another “tea for one” set

Oh and a huge bouquet of flowers arrived at the hotel. Mr Dawn preordered from a local florist

A collage of some of my goodies attached. A Chanel card holder to expand my collection of black SLGs, and some makeup I wanted to add and replenish, as well as intense new version of one of my preferred perfumes, Coco Mam’zelle.

 

[Miss_Dawn]

For completeness, here is my little black caviar Chanel SLG family. I’m slowly growing it over ‘occasions’.

 

[ElainePG]

My most versatile bag is my LV Empreinte Speedy B25. It’s not large but holds a lot, has multiple carry options, and the black Empreinte leather is dressy enough to go most places in my life. It’s THE bag in my collection that I can wear all day and then carry out to dinner or to a hockey game. Because of its shape and the fact that the handles fold down, it easily sits in my lap. I love the newer model with the pocket on the outside for my phone. If I needed something a bit dressier, I’d go with my Chanel Reissue 227 (also in black with GHW). I don’t do many fancy events and don’t even own a bag that would be suitable for Black Tie, so the Speedy will easily cover most things in my life. Plus it’s durable so I don’t have to worry about it.

I just went to the web site to check it out. That LV Speedy in black empreinte leather is fabulous!

I do NOT need another black bag. I do NOT need another black bag. I do NOT need another black bag. I do NOT...

 

[ElainePG]

I got confused flipping between the 2018 and 2019 thread so decided to respond here!

@ElainePG I have the same pen. Right now my mini pens of choice are still my Boheme Montblancs. I have a matching set in Lilas Pirouette, in a mini purple Montblanc leather pen case. So portable but make me feel so polished and joyous. It’s just pure love

I may not have mentioned that I have many many many notebooks... here are some more Smythsons

Happy birthday dear Elaine!!! Your birthday cake sounds divine and very adult

@vink Japanese stationery

@Sparkletastic
I’ve been spoiled rotten Today is our anniversary so besides the small Chanel goodies, I had a long spa outing today and some more shopping. Being a sensible person, I stuck to buying necessities like a marble & brass essential oil burner () and another “tea for one” set

Oh and a huge bouquet of flowers arrived at the hotel. Mr Dawn preordered from a local florist

A collage of some of my goodies attached. A Chanel card holder to expand my collection of black SLGs, and some makeup I wanted to add and replenish, as well as intense new version of one of my preferred perfumes, Coco Mam’zelle.

Happy Anniversary, Dear @Miss_Dawn ! Your spa day sounds simply delicious. And oh, what beautiful flowers! Mr. Dawn has a very romantic soul. Enjoy the rest of your vacation together.

I'm going to check out those Boheme Montblancs the next time I'm in the vicinity of a high-end stationery shop. They are very elegant.

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Selfridges sale is on!

I bought a mini bag to wear to parties! Jimmy Choo.

In my defence it was 50% off, there were only two pieces available and it was firmly on my wish list for this year (even though the year hasn’t started! )

I will see how it looks and whether it’s better than the more expensive YSL WOC I had shortlisted. It looks like it has much better capacity but if it’s less pretty and doesn’t make my heart sing, I won’t settle, I’ll return it.

Here is the stock picture.

I just went to the web site to check it out. That LV Speedy in black empreinte leather is fabulous!

I do NOT need another black bag. I do NOT need another black bag. I do NOT need another black bag. I do NOT...

You do not need another black bag Elaine. Definitely not. You can do it

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Happy Anniversary, Dear @Miss_Dawn ! Your spa day sounds simply delicious. And oh, what beautiful flowers! Mr. Dawn has a very romantic soul. Enjoy the rest of your vacation together.

I'm going to check out those Boheme Montblancs the next time I'm in the vicinity of a high-end stationery shop. They are very elegant.

Thank you so much

 

[ElainePG]

You do not need another black bag Elaine. Definitely not. You can do it

HA! You're quite right. If I were to get this, I'd want to sell my Mulberry Blenheim, because it has pretty much the same functionality (although it's a more casual bag), and I don't think I want to do that.

But I've bookmarked the page on the LV site, and I have nearly all year to think about it. We won't be going to San Francisco until next fall, and in the meantime I'll carry the Blenheim a whole lot to see whether I still love it.