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

[missie1]

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.

Thanks it Henry Bendel crossbody that I got on sale. Its so cute with bag charms

 

[pdxhb]

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

I might be jealous of your glamorous life!

What lovely v-day gifts. It sounds like you had a lovely time celebrating each other! Can't wait to see pics of your bracelet in action.

 

[catsinthebag]

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.

Wow, I’m not really into green bags, but these are gorgeous!

 

[catsinthebag]

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 View attachment 4344836View attachment 4344837
Whereas in these photos the shoes and dress feel more in alignment. View attachment 4344838View attachment 4344839 View attachment 4344840View attachment 4344842

Thanks for posting these pics. The dress-with-sneakers look is one I’m going to try to do this summer. I’ve started to hate wearing shorts, but I love sneakers and wear them all the time (well, not now that we’re in boot season, but the second it warms up enough I’ll be in sneakers again!). It’s the dresses I’m not used to wearing. I’m pretty casual and live in jeans. So my goal is to get a few casual dresses this spring/summer that I can wear with cute sneakers. If anyone has ideas for casual dresses, I’d love to hear them!

 

[catsinthebag]

Ok good. I thought it was just me.

It’s not just you. I can’t tell the difference either, unless the Togo is really vein-y.

 

[tenKrat]

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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Your dress and Alma are lovely together. I would wear that dress with sneakers! Like the Adidas pair below. I have two pairs of them.

 

[tenKrat]

I wear a dress & sneakers often, but especially when I travel. The dress because I don’t like to wear jeans/pants abroad, and the sneakers for comfort. Here’s an outfit I wore two years ago on a trip to Japan:

 

[msd_bags]

Your dress and Alma are lovely together. I would wear that dress with sneakers! Like the Adidas pair below. I have two pairs of them.
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Thanks! I have this white Adidas with black logo at the back (instead of gray as your picture) but with all white straps. I was actually thinking of wearing that one.

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Thanks ladies for weighing in on the dress-sneakers combination. I will try it next time! [emoji3]

 

[Sparkletastic]

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...

We are a bunch of goofballs. LOL! In my family we may actually give each other chocolate teeth.

Those are actually regular Reese’s (not Reese’s pieces) hearts - a lump of yummy peanut butter inside the chocolate Oddly, I hate chocolate but for some reason can tolerate it on Reese’s The Godiva bag had white chocolate fruit kebabs (I still picked the white choc off and ate the fruit. Lol!) and the Grand Luxe box had a butter cake. Yum! But, now my sugar monster is awake and I gotta go cold turkey this week.

I might be jealous of your glamorous life!

What lovely v-day gifts. It sounds like you had a lovely time celebrating each other! Can't wait to see pics of your bracelet in action.

Hahaha! Yep. So glam. They'll surely feature us in Vogue with my sophisticated Hello Kitty PJ’s and Mr. S. in his super sexy grey thermal long undies - snoring on the media room sofa, faces smeared in sticky cookie crumbs.

I put on the bracelet and tried to take pics but, evidently, my iPhone is not set for “jewelry mode”. LOL! Bags it can do so well. Jewelry? It always misses the sparkle and detail. Oh well, here’s the best I can do and you’ll have to work with me to envision its super sparkle.It really shines which makes me super happy! (I don’t know if you can tell but, my manicure is super sparkly too Lol!)

You can see that the bracelet is waaaay too big. Probably by at least an inch. I’m sure they can do something with the extra that I’ll love and I’ll share pics of whatever comes. But, it’s fun for every day work / casual / errands so I’m not blingy.

We’ve made good progress on my every day sets. So, I’m going to focus Mr. S on the tennis bracelet upgrade I want for my bday in Sept.

 

[tealocean]

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)

These are all gorgeous! We're twins on the emerald duffle and Chelsea crossbody.

 

[tealocean]

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...

 

[Sparkletastic]

Thanks for posting these pics. The dress-with-sneakers look is one I’m going to try to do this summer. I’ve started to hate wearing shorts, but I love sneakers and wear them all the time (well, not now that we’re in boot season, but the second it warms up enough I’ll be in sneakers again!). It’s the dresses I’m not used to wearing. I’m pretty casual and live in jeans. So my goal is to get a few casual dresses this spring/summer that I can wear with cute sneakers. If anyone has ideas for casual dresses, I’d love to hear them!

I refuse to wear shorts unless I am doing something active that requires them. I just don’t find the look flattering on most people.

I loooooooove casual dresses but, they are so hard to find. I wish I had one or two go to brands to offer. Too often spring / summery dresses are square and boxy without much construction or style. When I buy some this year, I’ll share what I run across.

Your dress and Alma are lovely together. I would wear that dress with sneakers! Like the Adidas pair below. I have two pairs of them.
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I had some just like these in all white but, I much prefer yours with the silver stripes!!! Aren’t these incredibly comfy and easy to wear?

I wear a dress & sneakers often, but especially when I travel. The dress because I don’t like to wear jeans/pants abroad, and the sneakers for comfort. Here’s an outfit I wore two years ago on a trip to Japan:
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Great look! And I’m like you. I won’t wear jeans / shorts abroad. I much prefer dresses.

 

[catsinthebag]

We are a bunch of goofballs. LOL! In my family we may actually give each other chocolate teeth.

Those are actually regular Reese’s (not Reese’s pieces) hearts - a lump of yummy peanut butter inside the chocolate Oddly, I hate chocolate but for some reason can tolerate it on Reese’s The Godiva bag had white chocolate fruit kebabs (I still picked the white choc off and ate the fruit. Lol!) and the Grand Luxe box had a butter cake. Yum! But, now my sugar monster is awake and I gotta go cold turkey this week.
Hahaha! Yep. So glam. They'll surely feature us in Vogue with my sophisticated Hello Kitty PJ’s and Mr. S. in his super sexy grey thermal long undies - snoring on the media room sofa, faces smeared in sticky cookie crumbs.

I put on the bracelet and tried to take pics but, evidently, my iPhone is not set for “jewelry mode”. LOL! Bags it can do so well. Jewelry? It always misses the sparkle and detail. Oh well, here’s the best I can do and you’ll have to work with me to envision its super sparkle.View attachment 4344981It really shines which makes me super happy! (I don’t know if you can tell but, my manicure is super sparkly too Lol!)

You can see that the bracelet is waaaay too big. Probably by at least an inch. I’m sure they can do something with the extra that I’ll love and I’ll share pics of whatever comes. But, it’s fun for every day work / casual / errands so I’m not blingy.

We’ve made good progress on my every day sets. So, I’m going to focus Mr. S on the tennis bracelet upgrade I want for my bday in Sept.

Gorgeous bracelet!

 

[catsinthebag]

I wear a dress & sneakers often, but especially when I travel. The dress because I don’t like to wear jeans/pants abroad, and the sneakers for comfort. Here’s an outfit I wore two years ago on a trip to Japan:
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I love this look. I’m gonna try to copy you if you don’t mind!

 

[Sparkletastic]

This has been a good sales month for everything but bags. I’ve sold 2 Tiffany’s bracelets, a desk, a set of 3rd row car seats, an area rug, a St. John suit and a bunch of Star Trek memorabilia. But, no bags (I have 5 for sale) and none of the more expensive jewelry (about 10 pieces).

I’m surprised something significant didn’t go for Valentine’s Day.

Oh well. These things go in spurts. Mother’s Day is the next good selling opportunity in the US so hopefully most of these items will be gone by the end of May.

For those of you selling, how is it going?