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

[Sparkletastic]

Seller can ask feedback being removed when the case is still open because it's forbidden to mention anything about ongoing case. I left a negative to a seller to warn others about a fake bag sold genuine but seller got it successfully removed. I bet it's not the first time of her selling the fakes.


I adore the red bag (LV?) next to YSL. Very chic.


Thanks! I'll give it a try and use it for a while. It's well-made after all which I appreciate. Only issue here is me who made the purchasing decision within a minute without touching the caviar.

I've used my lambies only a month but I do believe my lamb card case in the same model would withstand the test of time. I did iron my lamb tote for fading the creases and it turned out being fine.

How about your ivory Chanel? Have you decided whether to keep it or not?

How Dior lamb is compared to Chanel lamb? Is the feeling both as luxurious and less delicate? There's no Dior sale point in my country but I might be able to pay a visit during my summer holiday if it's worth it.

Wait. You ironed the bag?! I’m simultaneously horrified and enamored with the idea. I have a newis lamb bag that has irritating wrinkles on the bottom corners. I may try steaming them out. Can’t hurt! Thanks for the inspiration.

I can go on for days about Dior lamb. It’s heads above (new) Chanel lamb. It’s super silly soft but so durable. I’ve gotten them rained on, bumpes into, sprayed with soda by a dumb dumb bartender and even trampled on (I almost caught a case on that one) and they look new. My older Chanel lamb bags 8+ years perform almost as well. But they aren’t as silky and aren’t as durable. I adore Dior lamb.

You ironed a Chanel bag?!?!?! Wow, you are brave!

IKR? I love this forum.

 

[Sparkletastic]

I wasn't either being able to get rid of the creases 100% but the difference is noticable, though.
Here's before and after pics for comparison:

This is amazing. Great job!

Ok. No steam. Possibly no steam. Lol! I’m going to try this with my small grey flap.

And I love your tote!!!

So glad this tote is working out for you!



Yes Sparkletastic what have you ultimately decided about your ivory Chanel?

My last recollection is that you are keeping and decided not to dye ...soooo here’s something I came across a while back and the idea intrigued me. Crazy? yet not really.. I think it might just work. you may just get it to a soft glowy pink that would be more you.

OH MY GOODNESS?! Eye shadow???? Wow! I’m completely impressed.

Miss Ivory is up for sale. We need to part ways. A ton of people would love her and I just don’t. I expect it will take a while as I bought her without an auth card (I will NEVER do that again). But, she’ll sell eventually.

I’m just not up to projects with bags. I’ll moisturize and buff. But, I’m really at the point where my bags need to come to me pretty much perfect. I’ve done enough settling and bag rehabbing. If I can get a deal preloved and solve whatever issue with a spa visit so that bag looks new - yay. But, otherwise I’ll happlily pay the differential for new or like new. I absolutely wasn’t this way even 12 months ago. But, I’ve learned that I like gorgeous, pristine bags. It is what it is.

I’m still a deal hunter though. That will never die. LOL!

Wait. Let me throw in one exception. If I run across a dirt cheap Hermes Kelly, Chanel or Dior that needs a good bit of rehab and can clearly be brought back, that could be fun. But, the sorta ok bags that need love are dead to me.

 

[Sparkletastic]

I am already mentally and physically exhausted from this week. I came home from my alumni event this evening like I was shell shocked. Even though it was a great event, when I came home, I just sat on the sofa for 15 minutes to come to myself. I fake extrovert better than anyone but, my true introvert reserve is on complete empty!!!

Mr. S went with me and given that he’s had a crazy week and is also an introvert that pretends to be an extrovert, he just sat next to me shell shocked too. It was actually kind of funny in retrospect. Both of us plopped on one of the great room sofas staring into the distance. Lol!

Once we could move, we grabbed HUGE mugs of peppermint tea with sinful amounts of honey and lemon and are now splayed out on the bed like mutant starfish just decompressing. Him playing chess online. Me on tPF.

This is a long intro to the fact that I wore my black Proenza Schouler Small Courier tonight because I did quite of bit of networking and glad handing. I always take quiet bags to that kind of thing...

...and she’s gotta go! I’d rather keep the ivory Chanel. Lol! This isn’t the bag’s issue. She is a great bag that served me so well for four years!!!! But, my collection has moved beyond her if that makes sense. Every bag I have makes me happier and most are more functional.

Again, I have nothing but praise for the bag. I wore her quote a bit and everything looks new from the leather to the hardware. This PS bag has better durability than 70% of my other bags.

But she is too soft in structure. And while I adore chain straps, this one irritates me. I don’t know why.

In any case, bags aren’t children. LOL! They deserve no loyalty. If they don’t work they need to go. Someone else will treasure this bag.
P.S. We are so exhausted we agreed to punt the V day plans tomorrow and celebrate at home. We’re celebrating our anniversary in a big way next month and going on a long vacation two weeks later. So, we’ll push the romance to then.
I’m just trying to survive this week.

 

[msd_bags]

I am already mentally and physically exhausted from this week. I came home from my alumni event this evening like I was shell shocked. Even though it was a great event, when I came home, I just sat on the sofa for 15 minutes to come to myself. I fake extrovert better than anyone but, my true introvert reserve is on complete empty!!!

Mr. S went with me and given that he’s had a crazy week and is also an introvert that pretends to be an extrovert, he just sat next to me shell shocked too. It was actually kind of funny in retrospect. Both of us plopped on one of the great room sofas staring into the distance. Lol!

Once we could move, we grabbed HUGE mugs of peppermint tea with sinful amounts of honey and lemon and are now splayed out on the bed like mutant starfish just decompressing. Him playing chess online. Me on tPF.

This is a long intro to the fact that I wore my black Proenza Schouler Small Courier tonight because I did quite of bit of networking and glad handing. I always take quiet bags to that kind of thing...

...and she’s gotta go! I’d rather keep the ivory Chanel. Lol! This isn’t the bag’s issue. She is a great bag that served me so well for four years!!!! But, my collection has moved beyond her if that makes sense. Every bag I have makes me happier and most are more functional.

Again, I have nothing but praise for the bag. I wore her quote a bit and everything looks new from the leather to the hardware. This PS bag has better durability than 70% of my other bags.

But she is too soft in structure. And while I adore chain straps, this one irritates me. I don’t know why.

In any case, bags aren’t children. LOL! They deserve no loyalty. If they don’t work they need to go. Someone else will treasure this bag. View attachment 4341105
P.S. We are so exhausted we agreed to punt the V day plans tomorrow and celebrate at home. We’re celebrating our anniversary in a big way next month and going on a long vacation two weeks later. So, we’ll push the romance to then.
I’m just trying to survive this week.

I really love your story telling style!!

Your experience with your PS bag reminds me that there are no forever bags. Our bags serve us well for a period of time and then we may have to give them a rest...

 

[pdxhb]

I am already mentally and physically exhausted from this week. I came home from my alumni event this evening like I was shell shocked. Even though it was a great event, when I came home, I just sat on the sofa for 15 minutes to come to myself. I fake extrovert better than anyone but, my true introvert reserve is on complete empty!!!

Mr. S went with me and given that he’s had a crazy week and is also an introvert that pretends to be an extrovert, he just sat next to me shell shocked too. It was actually kind of funny in retrospect. Both of us plopped on one of the great room sofas staring into the distance. Lol!

Once we could move, we grabbed HUGE mugs of peppermint tea with sinful amounts of honey and lemon and are now splayed out on the bed like mutant starfish just decompressing. Him playing chess online. Me on tPF.

This is a long intro to the fact that I wore my black Proenza Schouler Small Courier tonight because I did quite of bit of networking and glad handing. I always take quiet bags to that kind of thing...

...and she’s gotta go! I’d rather keep the ivory Chanel. Lol! This isn’t the bag’s issue. She is a great bag that served me so well for four years!!!! But, my collection has moved beyond her if that makes sense. Every bag I have makes me happier and most are more functional.

Again, I have nothing but praise for the bag. I wore her quote a bit and everything looks new from the leather to the hardware. This PS bag has better durability than 70% of my other bags.

But she is too soft in structure. And while I adore chain straps, this one irritates me. I don’t know why.

In any case, bags aren’t children. LOL! They deserve no loyalty. If they don’t work they need to go. Someone else will treasure this bag. View attachment 4341105
P.S. We are so exhausted we agreed to punt the V day plans tomorrow and celebrate at home. We’re celebrating our anniversary in a big way next month and going on a long vacation two weeks later. So, we’ll push the romance to then.
I’m just trying to survive this week.

Sounds like you made good use of allllll your energies today!
Enjoy the quiet and best of wishes to get through the week - much to look forward to!

Lovely PS but completely understandable if it doesn't click perfectly - time to let it move on.

 

[essiedub]

Wait. You ironed the bag?! I’m simultaneously horrified and enamored with the idea. I have a newis lamb bag that has irritating wrinkles on the bottom corners. I may try steaming them out. Can’t hurt! Thanks for the inspiration.

I can go on for days about Dior lamb. It’s heads above (new) Chanel lamb. It’s super silly soft but so durable. I’ve gotten them rained on, bumpes into, sprayed with soda by a dumb dumb bartender and even trampled on (I almost caught a case on that one) and they look new. My older Chanel lamb bags 8+ years perform almost as well. But they aren’t as silky and aren’t as durable. I adore Dior lamb.
IKR? I love this forum.

Yes agree on the Dior lambskin. It’s silky. It’s soft. It’s resilient. Really impressive.

 

[essiedub]

This is amazing. Great job!

Ok. No steam. Possibly no steam. Lol! I’m going to try this with my small grey flap.

And I love your tote!!!
OH MY GOODNESS?! Eye shadow???? Wow! I’m completely impressed.

Miss Ivory is up for sale. We need to part ways. A ton of people would love her and I just don’t. I expect it will take a while as I bought her without an auth card (I will NEVER do that again). But, she’ll sell eventually.

I’m just not up to projects with bags. I’ll moisturize and buff. But, I’m really at the point where my bags need to come to me pretty much perfect. I’ve done enough settling and bag rehabbing. If I can get a deal preloved and solve whatever issue with a spa visit so that bag looks new - yay. But, otherwise I’ll happlily pay the differential for new or like new. I absolutely wasn’t this way even 12 months ago. But, I’ve learned that I like gorgeous, pristine bags. It is what it is.

I’m still a deal hunter though. That will never die. LOL!

Wait. Let me throw in one exception. If I run across a dirt cheap Hermes Kelly, Chanel or Dior that needs a good bit of rehab and can clearly be brought back, that could be fun. But, the sorta ok bags that need love are dead to me.

Ah well. It’s good that you finally made the decision. Is it really that big of a thing to not have the auth card? One day I am going to try this eyeshadow thing.

 

[ksuromax]

Happy Valentine's dear tPFers!!
my Balenciaga SE Valentine's Day and scarf full of hearts today

 

[dcooney4]

Happy Valentines Day Everyone!

 

[ElainePG]

I believe Evelyne comes in Epsom and Clemence. @catsinthebag mentioned Epsom will be lighter than Clemence. I haven’t seen Togo used for Evelyne. Clemence is a hard wearing leather with slouch so the bag will mould to you, it’s not too delicate and actually quite durable in my opinion.

I forgot to mention there is a newer Evelyne Sellier style that comes in different leathers. I’m not as familiar with that style.

Thank you! This is great information, and will make me look very intelligent when I go to the boutique.

 

[ElainePG]

I really love your story telling style!!

Your experience with your PS bag reminds me that there are no forever bags. Our bags serve us well for a period of time and then we may have to give them a rest...

This is something I definitely need to remember! I often feel guilty when I think about rehoming a bag (or, for that matter, an H scarf). But as @Sparkletastic said, these are "things." They aren't children. If they no longer serve, they need to move on.

 

[ElainePG]

Happy Valentine's dear tPFers!!
my Balenciaga SE Valentine's Day and scarf full of hearts today

Love this outfit!

 

[ElainePG]

Happy Valentines Day Everyone!

 

[More bags]

Happy Valentine's dear tPFers!!
my Balenciaga SE Valentine's Day and scarf full of hearts today

Looking fabulous ksuromax! Happy Valentine’s Day to you and all our TPF friends!

 

[Rhl2987]

I am already mentally and physically exhausted from this week. I came home from my alumni event this evening like I was shell shocked. Even though it was a great event, when I came home, I just sat on the sofa for 15 minutes to come to myself. I fake extrovert better than anyone but, my true introvert reserve is on complete empty!!!

Mr. S went with me and given that he’s had a crazy week and is also an introvert that pretends to be an extrovert, he just sat next to me shell shocked too. It was actually kind of funny in retrospect. Both of us plopped on one of the great room sofas staring into the distance. Lol!

Once we could move, we grabbed HUGE mugs of peppermint tea with sinful amounts of honey and lemon and are now splayed out on the bed like mutant starfish just decompressing. Him playing chess online. Me on tPF.

This is a long intro to the fact that I wore my black Proenza Schouler Small Courier tonight because I did quite of bit of networking and glad handing. I always take quiet bags to that kind of thing...

...and she’s gotta go! I’d rather keep the ivory Chanel. Lol! This isn’t the bag’s issue. She is a great bag that served me so well for four years!!!! But, my collection has moved beyond her if that makes sense. Every bag I have makes me happier and most are more functional.

Again, I have nothing but praise for the bag. I wore her quote a bit and everything looks new from the leather to the hardware. This PS bag has better durability than 70% of my other bags.

But she is too soft in structure. And while I adore chain straps, this one irritates me. I don’t know why.

In any case, bags aren’t children. LOL! They deserve no loyalty. If they don’t work they need to go. Someone else will treasure this bag. View attachment 4341105
P.S. We are so exhausted we agreed to punt the V day plans tomorrow and celebrate at home. We’re celebrating our anniversary in a big way next month and going on a long vacation two weeks later. So, we’ll push the romance to then.
I’m just trying to survive this week.

This resonates so much! I am an extroverted introvert, or ambivert. It takes a lot out of me to socialize in certain situations. Kudos to you both for going and having a good time! I am more extroverted than my husband, who is incredibly quiet in most social situations. So, it is sometimes a difficult thing to balance because I want to talk to friends and meet people and get to know them when we go to parties, but then he is usually left having a hard time figuring out what to do with himself. He is more comfortable with all of my closest friends but we’re spread across the country and the world now so I don’t see them as much.

Peppermint tea and no talking sounds like a lovely way to unwind and I will try that sometime! And glad to see you rearranging your fun things based on how you’re feeling. I do that a lot too. And, more often than not, I’d rather stay home!