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

[Rhl2987]

I have just a few deal breakers that I’ve learned NEVER to ignore.

1) Size - has to fit my phone. And unless it’s an evening bag or special use bag, it also needs to fit my sunnies.
2) Can’t be heavy - I don’t have a specific weight. But, I know if it won’t work.
3) Must be beautiful - I don’t care if it’s a workhorse / carefree / whatever. I will NOT carry a bag that I don’t think is uber attractive.
4) Divided sections - can’t have them in a bag, must have them in a tote. The exception is my Fendi BTW. I love the dividers in that bag.
I like this bag a lot! It’s so much less expensive than Hermes. Why wouldn’t you add it as a fun bag?

Let's say it's on my someday soon list for now! I would generally rather have bags that are on my wishlist from Hermes, so it's hard to justify spending half of the amount of my next Birkin or Kelly or nearly the full amount of the mini Roulis I requested. Usually, if my wishlist items aren't being filled by Hermes then I will turn to other brands. I took what felt like a long hiatus from H last year and those "in between" times were when I added the two LV bags to my collection. I'm also doing my best to hold to having my next bag sale support adding a forever rose gold watch to my collection and then after that perhaps upgrading my diamond studs. So, I adore this bag and feel it is so classic and wearable and I am definitely tempted by it often. But, I'm trying not to get it just yet. I do feel like it will be a great one to have eventually, and it will actually be my only Chanel! My Mom has my gray medium flap caviar leather with silver hardware

 

[Sparkletastic]

My people! My people!
The heavens have opened

The search for my black tote is over!

Here she is!! Yay!!

Despite the crazy with the shipping box, there were no issues with the box or bag!!!
She’s perfect for me. The caviar is softer than I had with my red 10c jumbo so I get durability without the plastic-y feel. And, the hardware is ruthenium so it’s not ultra shiny. I really prefer it being more low key.

The flap closures provide light security and open to divided sections in which my laptop fit perfectly! Also a zip section will keep my wallet secureI was worried about the back pocket but it’s much more roomy than I thought. It will fit my iPhone and travel documents. It will also fit both my and Mr. S’s iPhone X’s (here is his, I had to take the photo with mine. LolAnd, she came with a full set: box, bag, ribbon, flower, auth card, booker,
Thank the purse goddess. I FINALLY have my black tote. Whoop!!!!!!!

Mr. S and I are going on a couple of vacations in March so she arrived just in time!!!

 

[tealocean]

There's a post up today on the Purse Blog today about whether no top zipper on a tote is a deal-breaker. For me it isn't, since I live in a small town. And even for my zippered bags (like my 3 Balenciagas) I never zip them up. But I understand where it definitely would be a concern for city-dwellers.

For me, a deal-breaker is a bag that doesn't have a zipped pocket on the inside, at the back of the bag. It doesn't have to be large... in fact, small is good. But it absolutely has to be there. It's where I put my car keys, my house keys, and my little mini-pen. Those are three things I use all the time, and I HATE fishing for them inside a handbag. And this is why, even though I adore the look of it, I will never own an Hermès Evelyne.

Any bag design deal-breakers for anyone here?

I keep finding what I thought were deal breakers are actually workable. I do prefer at least one zip pocket, but if there isn't one, I use a pouch which is easy since I contain everything in pouches/wristlet anyway. I have to really love a bag to put up with that. I used to think I didn't like a flap bag. They are my favorite, aesthetically. I still don't like big flaps, like on a saddle bag. I saw one up close once and smiled when I noticed I took a step back away from it even though it had gorgeous burnished edges.

 

[tealocean]

My people! My people!
The heavens have opened

The search for my black tote is over!

Here she is!! Yay!!
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Despite the crazy with the shipping box, there were no issues with the box or bag!!!
She’s perfect for me. The caviar is softer than I had with my red 10c jumbo so I get durability without the plastic-y feel. And, the hardware is ruthenium so it’s not ultra shiny. I really prefer it being more low key.

The flap closures provide light security and open to divided sections in which my laptop fit perfectly! Also a zip section will keep my wallet secureView attachment 4332243View attachment 4332251I was worried about the back pocket but it’s much more roomy than I thought. It will fit my iPhone and travel documents. It will also fit both my and Mr. S’s iPhone X’s (here is his, I had to take the photo with mine. LolView attachment 4332242And, she came with a full set: box, bag, ribbon, flower, auth card, booker,
Thank the purse goddess. I FINALLY have my black tote. Whoop!!!!!!!

Mr. S and I are going on a couple of vacations in March so she arrived just in time!!!

Beautiful, Sparkle! I'm glad your new bag arrived okay even in the damaged box! I think this looks so you! I like how it just has the tiny flap opening instead of a giant flap over the front. Congrats on finding your black tote! This is a gorgeous one!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Let's say it's on my someday soon list for now! I would generally rather have bags that are on my wishlist from Hermes, so it's hard to justify spending half of the amount of my next Birkin or Kelly or nearly the full amount of the mini Roulis I requested. Usually, if my wishlist items aren't being filled by Hermes then I will turn to other brands. I took what felt like a long hiatus from H last year and those "in between" times were when I added the two LV bags to my collection. I'm also doing my best to hold to having my next bag sale support adding a forever rose gold watch to my collection and then after that perhaps upgrading my diamond studs. So, I adore this bag and feel it is so classic and wearable and I am definitely tempted by it often. But, I'm trying not to get it just yet. I do feel like it will be a great one to have eventually, and it will actually be my only Chanel! My Mom has my gray medium flap caviar leather with silver hardware

This makes perfect sense to me. It’s better to wait for what you REALLY want vs making a stop halfway along the way. That’s how I had to approach getting my Chanels and Diors that I adored.

I gotta say. Now that I have my collection where I want it, I may have to wait and hop over to the one Hermes I want - the pink Kelly.

Ok, sheesh. So now it’s 2. I am really enamored by the clutch that @lynne_ross showed. Oh bejeezus that bag! Me seriously want.

 

[Rhl2987]

My people! My people!
The heavens have opened

The search for my black tote is over!

Here she is!! Yay!!
View attachment 4332246
Despite the crazy with the shipping box, there were no issues with the box or bag!!!
She’s perfect for me. The caviar is softer than I had with my red 10c jumbo so I get durability without the plastic-y feel. And, the hardware is ruthenium so it’s not ultra shiny. I really prefer it being more low key.

The flap closures provide light security and open to divided sections in which my laptop fit perfectly! Also a zip section will keep my wallet secureView attachment 4332243View attachment 4332251I was worried about the back pocket but it’s much more roomy than I thought. It will fit my iPhone and travel documents. It will also fit both my and Mr. S’s iPhone X’s (here is his, I had to take the photo with mine. LolView attachment 4332242And, she came with a full set: box, bag, ribbon, flower, auth card, booker,
Thank the purse goddess. I FINALLY have my black tote. Whoop!!!!!!!

Mr. S and I are going on a couple of vacations in March so she arrived just in time!!!

Hello gorgeous!!! She’s so unique! LOVE!

 

[ElainePG]

Take a look here! https://www.********.com/on-trend-the-chanel-trendy-cc-bag-reference-guide/ It's the one with the handle on top and the shoulder strap, in the smallest size. I do love it, but I would love it more if I could find one in great condition pre-loved!

OMG... this is amazing! Now I'm going to curl up and read the entire article.

But I see what you mean about prices. Yikes! Preloved would definitely be better. Maybe one will come your way.

 

[Rhl2987]

This makes perfect sense to me. It’s better to wait for what you REALLY want vs making a stop halfway along the way. That’s how I had to approach getting my Chanels and Diors that I adored.

I gotta say. Now that I have my collection where I want it, I may have to wait and hop over to the one Hermes I want - the pink Kelly.

Ok, sheesh. So now it’s 2. I am really enamored by the clutch that @lynne_ross showed. Oh bejeezus that bag! Me seriously want.

There are some resellers that I trust where you could begin to peruse their options on Instagram if you’re interested. I can PM you! The Medor clutch is lovely! It was the first clutch I wanted and probably should have gotten. Instead, I got a Jige and ended up rehoming it. I love the bold metal detailing that makes it edgy. It’s a good pick! I have a Kelly Cut, which was the clutch I though I liked most from Hermes and it’s just not doing it for me. I’m the type of person who could take a smaller handheld even to the grocery store, but I think the color of mine is too light and fussy to do this, plus I don’t have evening events where I could make use of it.

Also, the Hermes price increase that just happened and is still happening is just so outrageous that it makes me unhappy to think about. And I’m trying to figure out ways to get what I want from Europe!

 

[pdxhb]

Hi ladies,
I’m going to rejoin you and try to keep up. I always enjoyed the different color bag showcases and seeing everyone’s collections. Here are my reds:

LV Dora BB
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LV Cannes
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Retiro
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Mulberry
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So many lovely red bags - your collection has taken my breath away!

I won't get bags that are hard to open and close. There are some vintage Coach and Dooneys that have a buckle closure. That is too much work! The designers figured it out eventually because later designs had a magnetic snap under the buckle.

Fiddly clasps are deal breakers for me! There may be some bag someday that I love enough to deal with a lock/latchy thing, but beyond turnlocks and the occasional snap, my usual decision would be to avoid.
Cheap/flimsy linings are a deal breaker for me, too. Conversely I am a sucker for leather lining!

My people! My people!
The heavens have opened

The search for my black tote is over!

Here she is!! Yay!!
View attachment 4332246
Despite the crazy with the shipping box, there were no issues with the box or bag!!!
She’s perfect for me. The caviar is softer than I had with my red 10c jumbo so I get durability without the plastic-y feel. And, the hardware is ruthenium so it’s not ultra shiny. I really prefer it being more low key.

The flap closures provide light security and open to divided sections in which my laptop fit perfectly! Also a zip section will keep my wallet secureView attachment 4332243View attachment 4332251I was worried about the back pocket but it’s much more roomy than I thought. It will fit my iPhone and travel documents. It will also fit both my and Mr. S’s iPhone X’s (here is his, I had to take the photo with mine. LolView attachment 4332242And, she came with a full set: box, bag, ribbon, flower, auth card, booker,
Thank the purse goddess. I FINALLY have my black tote. Whoop!!!!!!!

Mr. S and I are going on a couple of vacations in March so she arrived just in time!!!

This is so beautiful! Congrats - and enjoy!!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Beautiful, Sparkle! I'm glad your new bag arrived okay even in the damaged box! I think this looks so you! I like how it just has the tiny flap opening instead of a giant flap over the front. Congrats on finding your black tote! This is a gorgeous one!

Thank you!!

There are some resellers that I trust where you could begin to peruse their options on Instagram if you’re interested. I can PM you! The Medor clutch is lovely! It was the first clutch I wanted and probably should have gotten. Instead, I got a Jige and ended up rehoming it. I love the bold metal detailing that makes it edgy. It’s a good pick! I have a Kelly Cut, which was the clutch I though I liked most from Hermes and it’s just not doing it for me. I’m the type of person who could take a smaller handheld even to the grocery store, but I think the color of mine is too light and fussy to do this, plus I don’t have evening events where I could make use of it.

Also, the Hermes price increase that just happened and is still happening is just so outrageous that it makes me unhappy to think about. And I’m trying to figure out ways to get what I want from Europe!

I will have to follow up with you because I hate the H prices. They still don’t make sense to me. Lol!!

I haven’t been into clutches til very recently but I’m excited now. And, I’ve always liked the Kelly in certain colors.

 

[Sparkletastic]

So many lovely red bags - your collection has taken my breath away!


Fiddly clasps are deal breakers for me! There may be some bag someday that I love enough to deal with a lock/latchy thing, but beyond turnlocks and the occasional snap, my usual decision would be to avoid.
Cheap/flimsy linings are a deal breaker for me, too. Conversely I am a sucker for leather lining!


This is so beautiful! Congrats - and enjoy!!

Thank you!!

And, I agree on the linings. Non leather / suede linings drive me batty for the most part. But, my new (to me) tote has fabric lining. It’s already hefty. I don’t know that it could take leather.

 

[pdxhb]

Thank you!!

And, I agree on the linings. Non leather / suede linings drive me batty for the most part. But, my new (to me) tote has fabric lining. It’s already hefty. I don’t know that it could take leather.

The weight is the one drawback, for sure! I do have a number of fabric lined bags which are nice enough to pass my litmus test, but I still cast a wary eye at them since it's so challenging to maintain them as well as leather.

 

[Sparkletastic]

The weight is the one drawback, for sure! I do have a number of fabric lined bags which are nice enough to pass my litmus test, but I still cast a wary eye at them since it's so challenging to maintain them as well as leather.

Absolutely. The suede ones are the worst for maintenance. But, they feel the best.

 

[pdxhb]

Absolutely. The suede ones are the worst for maintenance. But, they feel the best.

Absolutely!!

 

[essiedub]

February Challenge

• Color challenge - first wear of red WOC in February
• Fresh Focus February - first of 4 outfits, red WOC

Rotating my pens - here's a bag-scarf-pen pic,

• Chanel red lambskin WOC
• H Force Centrifuge
• Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, using a fabulous blue/black ink

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I don’t know this scarf...is it new this season? I like the bold swaths of color.
Ooh nice pen., I like that purple band in the middle if the red. Matches your scarf so well! what makes this ink so nice? What do you use? Cartridge or prefilled cartridges? I find the self-filled to not last nearly as long as the insert refills. Please write something to show it off? ( I’m still on the Shaeffer)