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

[Sparkletastic]

Here are my 2 green bags - bambou 32 Hermes kelly and malachite 30 Hermes Birkin. I had originally asked for a malachite kelly but my store never got one in in the specs I wanted so my SA offered me the bambou kelly instead. I said no over the phone since the description online at the time did not appeal to me but he convinced me to come in and see the bag. I loved the colour in real life and it has become my most used bag. It is a work horse, I use it year round and it has been soaked in rain showers, I have fallen on ice with it (once I broke my arm while trying to protect it!), it has been dragged around by my kids and stuffed under the stroller and it has travelled to many countries. Yet it still looks great!
The malachite I got years later in Paris and was happy to add the colour to my collection since it is a beautiful emerald.

The color of that Kelly is gorgeous!!!

And here is my green BV bag and the current laptop. Coincidentally the laptop died on Friday so hopefully this expedites the arrival of the new lighter smaller laptop? A girl can dream, right? View attachment 4344485

I looked at this BV tote in black. It’s such a great bag!!! I didn’t know it came in green.

Hmmm. I just posted the exact opposite!

I guess I'm just not behind the "sneakers as fashion" look. I wear them with jeans, of course, and I elevate the look of the jeans with a cute sweater or jacket and pretty jewelry. But I don't go in the opposite direction, pulling the sneakers away from the jeans and wearing them with dresses.

I know the fashion blogs (and runways) show it this way. It just looks strange to me. Like the top and the bottom belong to two different women.

I get it. It took me a while to warm up to the look as well. You know I greatly prefer to be in a dress all the time. And, if I was going to wear flat shoes, it was in warm weather and the shoe was a sandal. (Can’t recall a time I wore flat shoes with a dress in cold weather - always high heeled boots or heels.)

But, as styles have shifted and I saw some really cute dress / sneaker combos I started to like the look. For me, I don’t like the very heavy / boxy stark white sneaker or a very athletic looking sneaker with dresses. I like dresses with sneakers that have feminine lines and look more like a cousin of a ballet flat - even if it is white. It’s a cute going to the mall / zoo / errand running / casual gathering look.

I’m still warming up to jeans. Lol! I almost always “elevate” those with heels and a cute top. I do, however, have 2 pair I wear with sneakers for full day errand running when it’s chilly.

 

[ElainePG]

The color of that Kelly is gorgeous!!!
I looked at this BV tote in black. It’s such a great bag!!! I didn’t know it came in green.
I get it. It took me a while to warm up to the look as well. You know I greatly prefer to be in a dress all the time. And, if I was going to wear flat shoes, it was in warm weather and the shoe was a sandal. (Can’t recall a time I wore flat shoes with a dress in cold weather - always high heeled boots or heels.)

But, as styles have shifted and I saw some really cute dress / sneaker combos I started to like the look. For me, I don’t like the very heavy / boxy stark white sneaker or a very athletic looking sneaker with dresses. I like dresses with sneakers that have feminine lines and look more like a cousin of a ballet flat - even if it is white. It’s a cute going to the mall / zoo / errand running / casual gathering look.

I’m still warming up to jeans. Lol! I almost always “elevate” those with heels and a cute top. I do, however, have 2 pair I wear with sneakers for full day errand running when it’s chilly.

Oh, yes, that makes a lot of sense. I thought you were talking about the "athletic, playing volleyball" type of sneaker. I guess I don't know what these sneakers with feminine lines look like????? Do they have laces, or are they slip ons? Are they something worn in warm weather, like in place of sandals or flats?

 

[Sparkletastic]

Mr. S. and I had fun celebrating V day last night. We were both still tired from a busy week. So, we went to a yummy romantic dinner and then skipped the going dancing. That’s not like us. Being introverts, the struggle sometimes is to get out of the nest. Lol! But, once we’re out, we’re usually happy to keep going.

Not last night. We ended the evening snug at home in our jammies happily eating Nutella & vanilla wafers straight from the jar and box while watching Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Don’t hate us because we’re living such a glamorous life.

In any case, we exchanged presents. I bought him the LV watch he’s wanted for a while. I had to hunt for it because it’s a few years old and all he had was a google image - not a name, model #... nothing. After much searching and calling, I finally found one like new across the pond in London.I still don’t “get” the love for watches but they make him happy.

I mentioned to you ladies that I’ve been rebuilding my “everyday” jewelry collection in wg and diamonds. I’ve sold off all but 3 colored stone pieces. And, I sold or gave away all my less expensive / less interesting all metal (non stone) pieces and bought a few more to fill some gaps. So, I’m happy with the “statement” / super expensive part of my collection. And, I’m happy with my gold (wg or yg) non stone part. I also kept a few sentimental pieces.

But, the “everyday” is what I’m working on. I want 3 sets each of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and right hand rings that I can mix and match - all wg and diamonds. It’s been slow going because I want exactly the right pieces and all of them have to coordinate though they won’t all match. I’m about 1/2 of the way done - 1pr earrings, 1 bracelet, 3 necklaces, 1rhr.

But, to aid me in my quest, he got me the diamond bracelet I had up next on my wish list! It’s gorgeous! I didn’t recall it being as long as it is. So, I’m dropping it back off with the jeweler to have the extra links turned into earrings. When they’re all back, I’ll share a picture. It’s like I got a surprise 2fer. Lol!

DD gave me a wonderful set of presents for V dayDS gave me a Hulu subscription. Guys are hilarious. I’ll have to be his personal shopper when he falls in love so his beloved doesn’t throttle him when he gets her an electric toothbrush for her birthday

 

[Cookiefiend]

BV and Bal. Keeping the absinthe BV and the olive Bal Day bag, selling the olive Shopper tote in my current closet clean out...View attachment 4344120 View attachment 4344121 View attachment 4344122

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I went to a family gathering today. Haven’t worn this Alma in Epi in ages! I sort of missed her!! (Originally intended to wear white sneakers with the outfit, but had a change of mind last minute thinking - “is it age appropriate?” [emoji16]
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Very cute! I think wearing the sneakers would have been a cute look too!

Here are my 2 green bags - bambou 32 Hermes kelly and malachite 30 Hermes Birkin. I had originally asked for a malachite kelly but my store never got one in in the specs I wanted so my SA offered me the bambou kelly instead. I said no over the phone since the description online at the time did not appeal to me but he convinced me to come in and see the bag. I loved the colour in real life and it has become my most used bag. It is a work horse, I use it year round and it has been soaked in rain showers, I have fallen on ice with it (once I broke my arm while trying to protect it!), it has been dragged around by my kids and stuffed under the stroller and it has travelled to many countries. Yet it still looks great!
The malachite I got years later in Paris and was happy to add the colour to my collection since it is a beautiful emerald.

Be still my heart! Both are gorgeous!

And here is my green BV bag and the current laptop. Coincidentally the laptop died on Friday so hopefully this expedites the arrival of the new lighter smaller laptop? A girl can dream, right? View attachment 4344485

I hope so!
This is a very pretty green!

@whateve - sending my best wishes for you and your DH. [emoji173]️

 

[Cookiefiend]

Hmmm. I just posted the exact opposite!

I guess I'm just not behind the "sneakers as fashion" look. I wear them with jeans, of course, and I elevate the look of the jeans with a cute sweater or jacket and pretty jewelry. But I don't go in the opposite direction, pulling the sneakers away from the jeans and wearing them with dresses.

I know the fashion blogs (and runways) show it this way. It just looks strange to me. Like the top and the bottom belong to two different women.

I think it depends on the dress - I wouldn’t wear sneaks with a ‘dressy’ dress [emoji38], but I would with a casual, fun dress. I wear them with fun summery skirts too - pretty much anything I would wear sandals with.

 

[lynne_ross]

Your Kelly bags are both insanely gorgeous. Such beautiful greens. And I'm fascinated to hear that a Kelly can take so much abuse and still look great! Though I'm so sorry to hear about your broken arm.

Thanks - it serves me right since I fell on my arm since my other arm was lifting the bag away from the snow. My DH immediately took my bag from me and then let me get on my own. He felt awful later when I went to the ER since he was more concerned about bag. I should have just fallen on it instead!

 

[lynne_ross]

Mr. S. and I had fun celebrating V day last night. We were both still tired from a busy week. So, we went to a yummy romantic dinner and then skipped the going dancing. That’s not like us. Being introverts, the struggle sometimes is to get out of the nest. Lol! But, once we’re out, we’re usually happy to keep going.

Not last night. We ended the evening snug at home in our jammies happily eating Nutella & vanilla wafers straight from the jar and box while watching Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Don’t hate us because we’re living such a glamorous life.

In any case, we exchanged presents. I bought him the LV watch he’s wanted for a while. I had to hunt for it because it’s a few years old and all he had was a google image - not a name, model #... nothing. After much searching and calling, I finally found one like new across the pond in London.View attachment 4344645I still don’t “get” the love for watches but they make him happy.

I mentioned to you ladies that I’ve been rebuilding my “everyday” jewelry collection in wg and diamonds. I’ve sold off all but 3 colored stone pieces. And, I sold or gave away all my less expensive / less interesting all metal (non stone) pieces and bought a few more to fill some gaps. So, I’m happy with the “statement” / super expensive part of my collection. And, I’m happy with my gold (wg or yg) non stone part. I also kept a few sentimental pieces.

But, the “everyday” is what I’m working on. I want 3 sets each of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and right hand rings that I can mix and match - all wg and diamonds. It’s been slow going because I want exactly the right pieces and all of them have to coordinate though they won’t all match. I’m about 1/2 of the way done - 1pr earrings, 1 bracelet, 3 necklaces, 1rhr.

But, to aid me in my quest, he got me the diamond bracelet I had up next on my wish list! It’s gorgeous! I didn’t recall it being as long as it is. So, I’m dropping it back off with the jeweler to have the extra links turned into earrings. When they’re all back, I’ll share a picture. It’s like I got a surprise 2fer. Lol!

DD gave me a wonderful set of presents for V dayView attachment 4344666DS gave me a Hulu subscription. Guys are hilarious. I’ll have to be his personal shopper when he falls in love so his beloved doesn’t throttle him when he gets her an electric toothbrush for her birthday

That is so sweet of your DH and DD. Can’t wait to see pics. Laughed at your DS...I predict helping mine some day too.

 

[whateve]

Here are my green bags. The last two are blue-green.
1. Coach Legacy duffle in emerald (2012)
2. Michael Kors suede uptown astor (2012)
3. Coach small Sonoma flap in aqua (1996)
4. Bottega Veneta vintage hobo
5. Coach Chelsea crossbody (2016)

 

[Sparkletastic]

Oh, yes, that makes a lot of sense. I thought you were talking about the "athletic, playing volleyball" type of sneaker. I guess I don't know what these sneakers with feminine lines look like????? Do they have laces, or are they slip ons? Are they something worn in warm weather, like in place of sandals or flats?

I’ve seen cute ones with and without laces. And they are worn year round.

I tried to google some pics to show what I mean. To me, these first two looks are a no. The dress and shoes are completely a mis match
Whereas in these photos the shoes and dress feel more in alignment.

 

[essiedub]

Here are my 2 green bags - bambou 32 Hermes kelly and malachite 30 Hermes Birkin. I had originally asked for a malachite kelly but my store never got one in in the specs I wanted so my SA offered me the bambou kelly instead. I said no over the phone since the description online at the time did not appeal to me but he convinced me to come in and see the bag. I loved the colour in real life and it has become my most used bag. It is a work horse, I use it year round and it has been soaked in rain showers, I have fallen on ice with it (once I broke my arm while trying to protect it!), it has been dragged around by my kids and stuffed under the stroller and it has travelled to many countries. Yet it still looks great!
The malachite I got years later in Paris and was happy to add the colour to my collection since it is a beautiful emerald.

Malachite is such a great color!

 

[essiedub]

Thanks! The bambou is Clemence and the malachite is Togo. Though I honestly have no idea how people tell the difference between these two leathers.

Ok good. I thought it was just me.

 

[christinemliu]

Mr. S. and I had fun celebrating V day last night. We were both still tired from a busy week. So, we went to a yummy romantic dinner and then skipped the going dancing. That’s not like us. Being introverts, the struggle sometimes is to get out of the nest. Lol! But, once we’re out, we’re usually happy to keep going.

Not last night. We ended the evening snug at home in our jammies happily eating Nutella & vanilla wafers straight from the jar and box while watching Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Don’t hate us because we’re living such a glamorous life.

In any case, we exchanged presents. I bought him the LV watch he’s wanted for a while. I had to hunt for it because it’s a few years old and all he had was a google image - not a name, model #... nothing. After much searching and calling, I finally found one like new across the pond in London.View attachment 4344645I still don’t “get” the love for watches but they make him happy.

I mentioned to you ladies that I’ve been rebuilding my “everyday” jewelry collection in wg and diamonds. I’ve sold off all but 3 colored stone pieces. And, I sold or gave away all my less expensive / less interesting all metal (non stone) pieces and bought a few more to fill some gaps. So, I’m happy with the “statement” / super expensive part of my collection. And, I’m happy with my gold (wg or yg) non stone part. I also kept a few sentimental pieces.

But, the “everyday” is what I’m working on. I want 3 sets each of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and right hand rings that I can mix and match - all wg and diamonds. It’s been slow going because I want exactly the right pieces and all of them have to coordinate though they won’t all match. I’m about 1/2 of the way done - 1pr earrings, 1 bracelet, 3 necklaces, 1rhr.

But, to aid me in my quest, he got me the diamond bracelet I had up next on my wish list! It’s gorgeous! I didn’t recall it being as long as it is. So, I’m dropping it back off with the jeweler to have the extra links turned into earrings. When they’re all back, I’ll share a picture. It’s like I got a surprise 2fer. Lol!

DD gave me a wonderful set of presents for V dayView attachment 4344666DS gave me a Hulu subscription. Guys are hilarious. I’ll have to be his personal shopper when he falls in love so his beloved doesn’t throttle him when he gets her an electric toothbrush for her birthday

Your family sounds fun! And I have to mention that I have never seen those Reese Pieces "Hearts" before...at first glance I thought they were chocolate teeth...I was thinking, how is that romantic...

 

[missie1]

Fabulous red and yellow bags missie! I especially like your YSL clutch, is it Belle du Jour?

Thanks yes it is. I always forget about that clutch

 

[missie1]

I've always been drawn to this style, though I've yet to pop for one. It's so pretty in yellow.

Elaine it’s one of those bags that you instantly fall in love with. It’s perfect size and so versatile. I carry it more in warmer months but it always gets used.

 

[missie1]

@missie1 your red bags are so gorgeous! As you know, my heart beats a little faster every time I see a red bag. I'm guessing you are the same way?

Thanks Elaine, Yes I adore red bags. They are my favorite. I have to keep myself from adding anymore.