2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Thanks you! I have a few twillies that work that I did not purchase for this bag. Love being able to switch them out to match the bag to many outfits.
This is unreal!! You can deal with some horrific people on eBay. Really and truly. Untrustworthy people who just aren't worth even getting into a conversation with. It's terrible! I'm glad that eBay helped make it right money-wise at least.Very cool!
In case you haven’t figured it out I’m a big 5 year old. lol! So the case I picked out is of course - fit for a 5 year old...well if 5 year olds carried phones.
I took a pic of it on my blanket. It’s unseasonably cold here so, I’m working from home, in my Hello Kitty pj’s and fuzzy Hello Kitty socks, with the fireplace going and the world’s biggest cup of hot tea in my Star Trek mug. Yes, I live a glamorous life!
Meanwhile. Remember, I’m dipping my toes (pun intended) into buying premier designer shoes?? I tried the YSL Tributes and I’m wondering if the first 2 pair I purchased and returned were fake because I then got a pair that are new (but heavily discounted) that didn’t feel like cement on the bottom and are actually quite comfy. So, I kept those. Classy retired stripper r us! Lol!
Then I bought a pair of preloved that were supposed to have a few scratches and scuffs. The price was low enough that I figured, I’ll just deep clean them and take them to the cobbler for polishing and touch up and they’ll be good as new. They were listed as in very good condition (this was repeated in the description) with pics that showed a few scuffs and came from what seemed to be a professional reseller. No problem.
Well... they arrived and wow! They were basically trash. Look at a couple of the pictures I took to send to eBay. (I took 12 photos. All showing individual signs of damaged, torn, or splitting leather.) View attachment 4333585 View attachment 4333587 View attachment 4333588 I contacted the seller for a refund and attached the photos. This cuckoo nut proceeded to be aggressively argumentative.She literally sent me a flurry of 14 increasingly shrill messages (to which I stopped responding after the first two) in less than two hours shrieking at me about how she wasn’t going to take the return and there was nothing wrong with the shoes. Luckily eBay stepped in and issued my refund. I hope she quickly sends me a label so I can return them to her. Otherwise they’re going on the trash. They aren’t even fit to donate. She is the type of seller who gives eBay a bad name. This is just ridiculous.
In any case, now I’m a little scared of buying preloved shoes. Not so much from this seller. I don’t usually end up dealing with looks. But, I don’t know enough to spot a fake and I’m a little worried that a preloved shoe may not have the integrity it seems to have and I’ll end up with a broken ankle. I think I’m going to stick to finding ones that are new and heavily discounted.
I agree in that I do not buy preloved shoes. I will buy shoes on the secondhand market that haven't been worn, but not ones that have been worn out of the house. Yes, there are good deals out there to be found if you hunt around for new items. I've seen people use things like Shoptagr to track the items they want and buy them when they're on sale. I've never tried that myself but I'm not on the market for nice shoes right now, other than the pair of Hermes boots I saw on Instagram and then had my SA track down for me.
Umm, your phone case is adorable!!!The picture of my phone case won’t attach to the other post.View attachment 4333606
Ahh yes!! I used Speck before I bought the Apple one for my new phone! I loved my case and it was pinkWhen it came to my iPhone X I was looking for safety, not cute, so after reading TONS of reviews I got the Speck Presidio. This one:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B074GJD2QJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here's what I like about it. It's "grippy" on the sides and the back, so I'm not worried about it slipping out of my hand when I take it out of my bag. It's not hideously expensive. It doesn't add a lot of weight or size to the phone. And it comes in a lot of different colors (though I confess I bought it in blue-black). I just looked, and I don't see it in either pink or red on the Amazon site, but it might be available in these colors elsewhere.
Like you, I investigated cases from my favorite handbag brands, but they all looked impractical and/or silly. I figure that for what I invested in the phone, I need something that works. I've been using this case since last summer and it still looks pristine. That being said, I can't testify to its protective powers... I've never dropped my phone. And if the universe cooperates, I never will.
It did its job and I used it the entire time I had that phone, but the little rubber grippy things did eventually start to come off with wear and tear. I loved that case though!Same with me. I have fewer than 5 pairs, and some of those are ones that my sister and Mom didn't want so just let me borrow indefinitely. I don't do well with sunglasses because I can't see in them when driving (need my glasses and don't want to buy prescription sunglasses) and they actually make me sweatier when it's hot out and I wear them! As in, I fog them up!! Just regular sunglasses too, nothing too huge or special.
Ah! Yes having prescriptions does make a difference. I don’t wear prescription lenses but, since I’ve had multiple surgeries on my eyes (including implants) I’m careful with them and always wear sunglasses.
When I don’t blow out my hair, it’s a mass of curls too. And they always get stuck in there. Lol! I’ve trained myself not to put them on my head. But, that is why I always have to have a bag that will allow me to carry them.
I love Maui Jim’s. I also have a pair.
This is great. Oddly enough one of the reasons I like the case I got is that it’s textured enough “grippy”. And the rubber bumpers help with the grip too.When it came to my iPhone X I was looking for safety, not cute, so after reading TONS of reviews I got the Speck Presidio. This one:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B074GJD2QJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here's what I like about it. It's "grippy" on the sides and the back, so I'm not worried about it slipping out of my hand when I take it out of my bag. It's not hideously expensive. It doesn't add a lot of weight or size to the phone. And it comes in a lot of different colors (though I confess I bought it in blue-black). I just looked, and I don't see it in either pink or red on the Amazon site, but it might be available in these colors elsewhere.
Like you, I investigated cases from my favorite handbag brands, but they all looked impractical and/or silly. I figure that for what I invested in the phone, I need something that works. I've been using this case since last summer and it still looks pristine. That being said, I can't testify to its protective powers... I've never dropped my phone. And if the universe cooperates, I never will.
LOL! I got it at a kiosk in the mall. I have to go back next week so I’ll get the name of the company for you then.I am totally in love with this case! I realize that I just sent you a terribly ADULT reply to your question of last night, where I said (ahem) that I was looking for practical, not cute, but...
I WANNA A PINK CASE!!!
Where did you find this? Can you send me a link? Pretty pleeeeez?
I was floored when I got them in. And her attitude was just kooky.
Oh, that's right. Well, it's a nice bag... just not right for you. I agree about floppy bags. So it's good that your friend likes it. Now it's out of your closet!
Yes, I've read reviews that say the little rubber thingies come off, but so far mine have stayed firmly in place. I don't carry my phone in my hand, though, which I know a lot of people do. Mine stays in my bag most of the time. So there isn't as much wear & tear on it as there would be if I was holding it every moment.Ahh yes!! I used Speck before I bought the Apple one for my new phone! I loved my case and it was pink
Thanks, I used to buy Coach years ago, maybe it’s time to revisit!
Hi Elaine.I never thought of that! Good suggestion.If I see a bag that I adore (I'm looking at YOU, Hermès Evelyne!) which doesn't have a little zipped pocket for my keys and pen, I'll try it with a pouch and see how it works.
I hope it works for you! It's pretty great if you still enjoy the bag.