2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Moto City is available, with classic brass hw, or shiny silver/gold
but not as much as they used to be
and a few older models have been replaced by City-Small and City-mini
they looked alike (for not trained eyes at least) anyway, so if you have never had one, you will not notice the difference
here are the snaps i took very recently in the boutique, (sorry, could not find a properly facing snap of the red one) they are from Moto line and Graffiti line, and these just a few i have at hands (tons of them on my laptop!)
you can check Matchesfashion, NAP, Italist, they all have City in various sizes and colours
Needless to say, should you need any help, I'll be more than happy to assist!
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I don't worry about extremely hot weather. I don't think that affects any of my bags, but my daughter carried a black leather bag to summer school one year and it faded. Once I carried a nylon bag in a downpour and it soaked through. The only bad weather we get here is rain and fog. On rainy days, I carry patent, saffiano, or pebbled leather. They all hold up very well.
There are tons of things I will not have in my closet. I don't have a problem with most exotics but I really hate the feel of python! It's illegal to sell here anyway.
There are tons of bags I like from afar that wouldn't work for me. I don't know if there is one that I absolutely adore but wouldn't get - probably it would be something that is too small like a WOC. Maybe a Lady Dior. I love the look of the bag but there are so many negatives. The opening is very tight. I hate the way the strap attaches. The handles are uncomfortable. I just looked and they now have an ultra-matte version - everything is matte black. I remember when they had a collaboration with an artist who made a similar bag. I was so tempted then.
We have a saying in another thread, you can like something without having to own it.
Timely question!
I have retreated to one of my go-to bags since it has been absolutely torrential rain and sleet. Right now I am carrying my Arayla Hepburn in Pewter and a Massaccesi Penelope Midi in Everose Pompei. These will be my bags for at least the next week for this round of storms. My other go-to is a Massaccesi Midi Selene in Lead Africa.
I keep this in mind as much as possible when I am looking at bags.
I think it's a wonderful sign that you too balance each other out! My boyfriend and I are both spenders, but he's even worse than I am. His parents were very strict with money with him when he was a kid, so now that he does have money he's not very responsible. I'm glad to say I've helped him get better! It's really great that you are so considerate of his spending habitsPush presents seem to be more of a thing now but I'm absolutely using that as an excuse to get myself presents
HAHA. And I think you should absolutely get retroactive push presents for yourself!! Or have your husband pick them out!
I originally mentioned to my husband what I might want and then I decided to just take matters into my own hands. I really buy myself enough things that I don't need him to buy me presents except small, thoughtful things! And he doesn't like purses or VCA jewelry anyway, which is what I really like. Plus, he doesn't have the budget for such extravagant fun pieces. A couple of years ago for my birthday he got me a beautiful pair of diamond climber earrings and a stunning handmade wooden jewelry box. He really went all out that year and I don't expect that again. I'm the spender in our relationship and I'd like to keep it that way
I don't want to start political discussions because I want to keep this thread a fun place, but I am very strong-minded politically and if a brand does something that doesn't align with my politics, I find it very easy not to buy from them anymore!
I have always loved the Givenchy Antigona, but its simple lines have always made me feel like I'd be paying more for the brand and the it-bag recognition rather than the bag itself, which is a trap I try to avoid.
I also have a hard time with logos on bags. I really love the look, but I'm also still working through carrying conspicuously expensive bags to work and friends. I need to not be so concerned about what others think of me!
I also really try not to have repeats. I'd rather spend on something new that will work for different outfits than buy what I feel like I already have! I know a lot of TPFers like to buy multiples of what works for them, but for me I like being able to change my vibe every day. For me, fashion is a great way for me to be creative and expressive so I like to have options
Though I'm still keeping my eye on them, there are a lot of beautiful bags that I put at the bottom of my wishlist because I want to diversify first. Here's a pic of the Versace Palazzo Empire and the Ralph Lauren Ricky, which I think are super similar in shape but I LOVE both - I just happened to find Ricky in a nice color and doable price first. Perhaps one day I will still buy the Palazzo in colors different from my Ricky, but it's at the bottom of my wishlist because I'm prioritizing other shapes right now Attachments
This bag was such a good purchase for you for all the reasons you mentioned above ksuromax and it's a beauty!This
it was my first BRAND NEW Balenciaga, hence a lot more expensive than any other in my collection for that moment, but i was agonizing for GETTING it, i NEEDED it, and finally we made a deal with my DH - he paid for it and that was his pressie for our wedding anny and my BD (both close enough to each other)
a lot has changed since then
now i don't feel that bad paying over 1,000 for a bag
but it also helped me to change my view, i learned that items that i feel that way about (craving, lusting, feeling itch to get, etc) are worth every penny, and in all cases when i got them, they turned out to be 100% success (my another Balenciaga City in calfskin, Tattoo 100 years anny tote, etc)
Such pretty orange and yellow brights!
THIS! Thanks for putting it so eloquently for me dc!
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Your citrus bags are fabulous - they look like candies on my screen!
Dealbreakers : A bag with an opening that's a, correct me if I'm wrong, buckle flap? Functions like a belt? It's ok if it's only there as an embellishment and has reinforcement like a zipper or magnet.
Bag crush but not for me: I love the look of the Chloe Marcie but I have looked at it and felt it many times in the store and I don't think it'll fit my belongings also it feels a little stiff. But I want to own a Chloe bag again someday because I loved the leather of my paddingtons, very chewy, soft but durable. Wonderful smell. I need that same leather but on something crossbody.
Gorgeous!!!
I especially like the slouch of your Bolide.Always my mantra when I am tempted to buy everything that catches my eye!