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

[More bags]

How’s this for low tech?
I started a bullet journal a couple of years ago and decided to just keep track there. I actually like that it’s in a physical notebook and I don’t have to go online to look at it.
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I also track by month, and have a list of what bags I bought by year dating back to 2011. Yes, I’m a dork.
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Fellow Bullet Journal user waving at you great system @catsinthebag!

I Love this! I’m a low tech person and still keep journal and planner. I get laughed at almost everytime these days I take out my cute little monthly planner to jot my new appointments on. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] But I’m happier that way. I even have stickers and pens in many colors to make it look colorful. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] And I’m doing a bullet journal. May I borrow your idea? [emoji4]

Yay to making your Bullet Journal pretty!

 

[pdxhb]

A lot of my bags have been from doing my homework. There are been many bags I've stalked for ages, waiting for the perfect deal. Most of my vintage bags are in this category. Sometimes I got too impatient and paid more than I should. My Coach Bleecker large flaps were like this. My preferred color was wine but when a rust one appeared on ebay, I bought it. Then a month later a wine one appeared for half the price, so I got that one too. Now I can't say that I like one more than the other. I probably said I wanted a Ranch bag for over a year before I found one listed at a bargain price. I also searched for my red shoulder sac for a long time after trying out a black one and realizing I liked the style.

Other bags I have are happy accidents. I stumbled across them and they turned out to be just what I wanted.

I think you are my role model for patience and good bargain hunting skills!
The shoulder sac is one of my absolute favorite styles; I purchased and rehabbed a british tan one and have been on the hunt for a navy or red ever since.

 

[essiedub]

Sure! The things I mainly buy from Amazon are hyaluronic acid serum, maracuja oil, and natural deodorant. The hyaluronic acid serum is made of just water, sodium hyaluronate (which is the kind that binds water best to your face), and the preservative which is also a natural ingredient.

The maracuja oil is the fraction of the price of the Tarte's, and is pure while Tarte is diluted with vitamin e oil (tocopherol), which isn't necessarily a bad ingredient but why are you paying so much for such a common ingredient when you can have the pure version for much less?

The way I do my skincare I wash with Purpose cleanser (which I'd like to replace with something slightly less drying. It's good and recommended for pregnant women, but I'd like to go even more natural one day). Then I spray my face with water and apply the hyaluronic acid serum. Then I use the Muji high moisturizing toning water (which is less natural, but doesn't have any irritating or toxic ingredients according to cosdna) as an extra boost of hydration which really helps out my dehydrated skin (there's a real difference between dehydrated and dry skin!) I seal the moisture in with a couple drops of maracuja oil (2 in the summer, 3 in the winter) and that's it! If it's really dry, I put a bit of Burt's Bees sensitive skin moisturizer on the corners of my mouth and nose.

Twice a week, I use a Caudalie toner overnight to help with my occasional acne breakouts and use their moisturizing mask to keep my skin moisturized with the toner. Using the Caudalie AHA toner is enough exfoliation - physical exfoliation is too harsh, as well as using this toner or stronger concentrations of acids.

It's not perfect, but it gets better and better! Hope this book I wrote helps LOL!

That’s a pretty incredible routine with minimal ingredients..it is said that that’s best! I am so intrigued by the 2-3 drops of oil idea. I went to amazon and there are so many hyaluronic acid serums. any particular one you recommend ? I do use a caudalie serum currently and it’s quite pricy so looking for options. Thanks!

 

[Sparkletastic]

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This was not a Christmas gift, but I found this last month and bought it as an early birthday gift to me ( and good wishes to my fellow birthday buddy @ElainePG ).
Two things I had learned and really had reinforced from this thread last year are am I buying duplicates in color and style/function and what do feel is missing from my assortment of bags?
I was really missing some spots of color. I love that I have many black, red and neutral bags in my mostly vintage gang. Coach did make vintage bags in some great colors, but they are few and far between to be found, and most I do find are in terrible condition.
So anyway, About a year ago, I do see someone posting the Ace satchel in cornflower blue and all I could thing was Wow. Wow. Vintage-loving-me in love with a contemporary bag! Because it was discontinued and even it I could find it at half retail, it was still more than I wanted to pay. So I just simply admired it whenever I saw it posted on Passenger or WCBAYCT. It did reinforce my periodic search for a HG vintage bag in that shade of blue, cause you never know, right??
I was floored just before Thanksgiving to see it listed generically as a blue Coach satchel. With a starting bid of $50 and the buy it now option!! I made a modest offer and the next thing you know it’s being shipped to me for under $100 And I’ve been using this beauty since I do like to wear navy blue, denim and khaki. The style is not something I would choose for being out all day long, but it is great to take to the office.
It is very satisfying to make a make a purchase I never thought would be available at my price and on a bag that makes me say Wow. Repeatedly, lol. I felt like I had done my home work, and was able to seize the unexpected opportunity when it presented itself.

So here’s my question for everyone: What bag have you bought, that you truly enjoy, that was the result of doing your *homework*?

What a wonderful story!!! And, this is a great bag! Other than beige / ivory, I don’t have anything that is pastel. I’d love to have one.

Regarding homework: I used to have a hodgepodge of over 150 bags and didn’t love any of them. 6 years later I’ve sold them all and am at my current happy place of having 25 bags - most of which I dearly love. What finally got me to this happy place was doing quite a bit of analysis on what I needed and then researching various bags to find the best one for that color / shape / need. So, other than 4 bags that I received as unrequested gifts from Mr. Sparkle and two impulse buys, all the rest of my collection was very carefully selected. I always do better when I analyze, deliberate and take time with my bag purchases. Haste makes for an eBay listing.

How very satisfying! Congratulations! It is a lovely colour and it looks like it’s in great condition.

I think the closest I have to doing my research is the Antigona.

This is one of my faves from your collection. I’m starting to get a liking for LE bags. In the last two years I’ve gotten four of them and tend now to only buy when I see something special.

@catsinthebag
@Sparkletastic
Thanks to you both and anyone else who mentioned the Bullet Journal. After looking at a 4 minute video on the basic version, I want to give this a whirl! I know it was mentioned early last year on the ‘18 thread, and I have been intrigued. Now is the time for action!

I’m trying it this year thanks to your example!!

Food: Anything Indian or Thai or reallllyyy good sushi.
Dessert: Anything with both chocolate and fruit.
Drink: Hmm, usually I only drink water, black coffee/ plain tea and wine. But sometimes I get a chai latte, and I really like those! I just generally prefer not to drink my calories.
I agree with what a lot of others have said on this. If I bought the very best of EVERYTHING I could afford, well, I couldn't afford much. So "buy the best in class for what you're looking for" I think might be a better way of looking at it so you can account for your tastes, priorities, needs, etc.

But that can be slippery, too, in thinking you should get a must-have item that doesn't actually suit you. So ... know yourself well and then buy the best in class for what you're looking for? Not nearly as snappy.


Oh my goodness, @vink, those scarves are stunning. And I love the Stella! That's such a gorgeous classic shape, but I never see it on any modern bags.




Was the person carrying it styled well but the bag just didn't suit? Are you having a hard time matching it? Is it just cannibalizing wears? I got an ivory bag earlier this year and it's been a great addition to my closet even though I'd usually prefer cool tones. If you're just looking for ideas, I can share some ...




1) Oh dear. I started to add it up once, got midway through and decided I was happier not knowing. But then again, I don't really value CPW, and I don't like to sell my bags. So nope, knowing what I spent wouldn't change my buying decisions going forward.

2) We don't! Is that weird? We just try to get things we think the others will like. Sometimes that's a miss, but sometimes they surprise me with things I wouldn't have picked out and still love.


Ha! This!

I don’t value CPW either. 23 of my 25 bags are from premier designers and as a result were pricey. I’d have to wear my bags for yeeeaaaars to rotate them all and still get enough wears to get them all down to a target of say $5 per wear. But, sometimes I just want new bags so stocking with just these isn’t going to happen. Plus I don’t know what tracking or getting to CPW would really “do” for me. So, my goal is to wear all my bags regularly. I want to know I didn’t waste my money.

On the ivory bag. No, she was styled nicely. Nothing fancy but, again, we were at the mall.

I just asked myself, if the ivory bag were a Boy, Diorama, Antigone, Bal City, Celine Belt, LV Capucines or any of the other bags I think are adorable instead of this unstructured classic flap (it’s soft glazed calf), would I wear it. And, I had to say absolutely, I’d jump to wear it. I also instantly thought of how to style it with my clothes. So, it’s not the color. It’s the bag. It just doesn’t spark joy.

Now here’s the dilemma. As @vink said, if I sell it, I’ll likely never find it again. It’s fairly rare on the resale market because it has the bijoux chain which was only manufactured one year (Chanel has had other styles of bijoux chains) So, I’m scared 5 years from now I’ll be kicking myself when CF’s and larger bags come back in style. This may be the exception to my rule. It may need to be a museum piece in my collection that doesn’t get worn. What do you ladies think? Help!

They are all lovely, and I know the price of the Jimmy Choo is excellent, but I have to say, that YSL looks amazing! Will you get to see them side by side?

I have to ageee with @elaine. The Jimmy Choo is very pretty and I love saving money. But, I really like the YSL.

I want to join in! I am planning a wedding among other things in 2019 and I want to curb my spending on accessories, excess clothing, jewlery, and cosmetics.

I just turned 30 and bought myself my first higher end hand bag and I am so excited for it to arrive (a small gucci marmot shoulder bag with flap in black). The rest of my bags are Tory Burch and Kate Spade and I love those bags too but I have wanted an LV, Chloe, or Gucci for years now and I have been holding out until I found the right one for me (one I liked enough to part with that much $ ). I have been lusting after certain chloes, LVs, and the smaller marmots for years now so I finally took the plunge! I have been going to bloomingdales and nordstroms just to visit the bags like they are puppies for the past few years now (and pick up a ton of cosmetics I dont need).

I will allow myself 1 handbag purchase in 2019 as I am eyeing other marmots or possibly a disco or an LV crossbody.

I have amassed a great age appropriate wardrobe and I think now I just need to focus on organzing my closet and using up all of my excess cosmetics or giving them away.

Welcome!! I think you did the right thing to wait til ”your” bag came along.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Great birthday, thanks for asking! DH made dinner... he makes a fabulous coq au vin especially for my birthday every year, and it’s always yummy. We did a long walk along the bay this morning as the waves crashed on the rocky shore, which was very energizing and a great start to the day.

I did indeed get a bag... but it’s the Gucci Queen Margaret that I’ve already bragged about. That was my b’day present, but I got it a few months early. I suppose I COULD have hidden it away from myself until this morning, but hey, life’s short!

Wonderful birthday celebration!!!
I’m so happy for you.

I have been reading parts of this thread for the past couple years. I have found the thread participants’ thoughts/stories/advice both helpful and kind. I might try and follow along this year - just read through past 25 pages over the last few days!
I have been trying to shop my closet better, sell things I do not use and buy less more loved items over the past few years. I am finding my lifestyle keeps changing as I go on and off mat leave and change roles at work. Hopefully this year I am more settled and can evaluate what gaps I have in my closet.

My main goals this year are to 1) sell remaining bags I do not use, 2) figure out what pieces I need to sell/donate from my accessories and jewelry and then sell them and 3) add the 2 bags I have been considering buying - though I am in no rush and will wait to find the exact ones I am looking for. I’ll for sure add some more jewelry pieces and clothes/shoes, but I find I am at a point of being thoughtful about purchases for those items so no goal per se around it.
I love the tracking idea. I think I will try that for bags and accessories. Likely just use paper since I can keep that in my closet.

Wish everyone success this year are their goals.

Welcome!

Dear all, I would like to join the party too! I have also read this thread through and I hope to at some point read the 2018 thread..With both Massaccesi and Henri Bendel closing, I amassed quite a few bags that I really feel I should use what's in my collection before getting more.

@Sparkletastic
Main dish fave: mac and cheese...and with bacon, even better!
Dessert: cheesecake
Drink: Like @Annabel Lee, I love chai tea latte. Had one today in fact from Au Bon Pain.

@Lake Effect I think I have experienced what you did with your lovely Coach Ace Satchel a few times; finding something at a much better price either at an outlet, poshmark, or eBay; one time at a TJMaxx. Maybe my most memorable was that I loved the Coach Bleecker Cooper Satchel but discovered it too late. Then all the ones I saw on other places were the gray or the pink, which many said was a shade that was hard to find something to match when wearing it, or were the small size when I wanted the medium. 4 years after it was released, I found it listed just as Coach satchel on eBay, in new condition, for less than half its retail price and free shipping. I have attached a pic.

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Welcome!

I’m currently in NYC for the Christmas holiday and I went out shopping with my Mom today. We stopped in LV, Chloe, Fendi, Dior, and Chanel. We will probably go to Hermes and Van Cleef tomorrow just for fun. I saw many beautiful bags but made out with only purchasing a pair of small hoop and pearl earrings from Dior. I do love the My Lady Dior bag and the new Chloe Tess bag though. The Chloe is much less expensive! But I doubt I will pull the trigger on either of these. Maybe if I ever see a Chloe Tess at a much lower price point I would be willing to. It’s lovely and very usable crossbody so I could see myself carting that around with a baby.

My big gift this year was an Apple Watch and I’m enjoying using that! Anyone else tempted by any shopping or post-holiday sales?

Congrats on holding out.

Love window shopping! The lady Dior is a beautiful bag, always tempted by it but what holds me back is it seems so hard to get in and out of which I know will prevent me from reaching for it. All bags should come with outside pocket for phone!

I want to get a Lady Dior but have the same issue as you. I would likely get the medium and don’t want to fight the bag.

 

[Sparkletastic]

I’ve mentioned that I’ve been lurking around the Polene thread trying to decide if I want one. I was set to get the Un but have pretty much decided against it. I’m concerned about the hand feel of the leather and since I can’t try before I buy, I’m passing. Then I was in love with the Un Mini til I learned it has a colorblocked pocket on the back.

What I think I want to get is the Six. (Colors I’m considering)

This bag is super cute and the price point is wonderful. My only hesitation is that I watched a video on it and my phone would barely fit the bag. And, there would only be enough remaining room for keys, cards & id in a slip pocket and a lip colour.

I don’t usually like small bags because I want functionality. This is pure form (beauty) over function. Lol! But, it’s so adorable. I know I’d wear it. What do you ladies think?

 

[whateve]

I’ve mentioned that I’ve been lurking around the Polene thread trying to decide if I want one. I was set to get the Un but have pretty much decided against it. I’m concerned about the hand feel of the leather and since I can’t try before I buy, I’m passing. Then I was in love with the Un Mini til I learned it has a colorblocked pocket on the back.

What I think I want to get is the Six. (Colors I’m considering)
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This bag is super cute and the price point is wonderful. My only hesitation is that I watched a video on it and my phone would barely fit the bag. And, there would only be enough remaining room for keys, cards & id in a slip pocket and a lip colour.

I don’t usually like small bags because I want functionality. This is pure form (beauty) over function. Lol! But, it’s so adorable. I know I’d wear it. What do you ladies think?

I don't carry my small bags enough so I wouldn't get it. If I were to get one, I'd get the blue one because I think a bag like this should be a fun color. It makes it more adorable.

 

[ksuromax]

wow, you've progressed this far! 27 pages and yet it's still 2018!!
Hope, all had a great Christmas day, those who don't celebrate just had fun and @ElainePG happy belated BDay wishes, i was thinking of you on 25th, but was not online to post
we had fun, although we are orthodox and our xmas will be in Jan (Orthodox church runs on old calendar and is 3 weeks behind) we had our catholic friends popped over and i always cook something special and a turkey, plus kids start getting pressies, so it was a great fun and we are full of spirit and anticipating the NY and another round of xmas
i found a bag in our local secondary market that is a sort of a grail for all Bal fans, and it was it great (almost new) condition and we agreed on the price with the Seller, plus 5 more bags sold in the consignment, so things are great
i scrolled thru all what i missed and hit the 'like' buttons, but i must say those pics of old Coach bags are the leather is TDF!! i don't have any Coach, but some look really gorgeous!

 

[vink]

@Miss_Dawn
Would you like to share a sneak peak to your perfume collection? I got Jo Malone mini intense collection and I absolutely love it. However, I'm on the fence whether the regular collection would last enough because after all they are cologne.


I love sea food too but unfortunately, it's hard to get super fresh sea food here in Northern Europe. Most of the ingredients are frozen. I'd have better chance if I move to Southern.
I love good food but hate spending time in the kitchen so nigiri sushi is my first choice. Easy to prepare. Dessert would be some sweet cake or sorbetto ice cream. I prefer hot drinks during winter like tea and hot chocolate and the same drinks served cold during summer

@Annabel Lee
Thanks for sharing your story. Do you have a pic of your Tod's beauty so we can admire it as well?

@vink
The cashmere scarf looks great one you. The silk one looks a bit "busy" and might be hard to pair with your outfits in your wardrobe.

Thanks! That’s actually my friend. [emoji4] I’m normally in a uniform of white tops and black or dark navy blue pants and I really want to go own a Burberry check so I just can’t help, but want it.. Silly, I know. [emoji28]

 

[vink]

Thank you very much. That’s very kind of you
That’s lovely, about going pen shopping for your grandfather. I hope you find out where it went.



I carry one set around with me to use at work, which for a long while recently has been my MB Bohemes. At home, I write a daily journal and all my pens are fairly accessible so I just use on rotation, as the mood takes me. I agree ink cartridges and self-fill cartridges drying up is a problem, but generally when you let warm water run through the barrel, it all runs fine. I don’t fret about it much - it’s like washing makeup brushes, if you enjoy using them, you get used to the maintenance!



Absolutely!
Hahahaha I love that you see your phone as an animate object to be spited



Oh thank you!



Thank you!



I really like writing. And updating my travel journal on planes or trains is really straightforward. I use one of the small “Live, Laugh, Love” Smythson notebooks.



Ooooh, your collection of vintage Coach bags is really something. I love the last red one.



That’s a great story.

You and your Tod’s bag were clearly meant to be.

Do you mean Chanel Boy or Chanel Coco Handle? Or do you mean that there’s a hybrid Coco Boy style I’m not aware of? (I’m imagining a Boy bag with a top handle!! Mind blown)



Thank you very much @ipsum

I wouldn’t manage to photograph all my perfumes - they’re spread over the house and my office! And I couldn’t manage to photograph all my makeup either. Way too much of it (but I promise my spending has slowed down!). I’ll try to take a few pictures when I’m back home.

I’m not massively fond of Jo Malone for the same reason (cologne vs edp).

What sort of scents do you like? If floral or fruity, I have rivers of scent, and I’m happy to recommend my favourites!

Fun fact - Mr Dawn and I have been to Grasse for a perfume making course and we made my own perfumes twice. Dawn 1, 2, 3 and 4 One sniff of Dawn 2 always transports me to the Riviera.



Go, go, go <enabling shamelessly>



Yes, I’ve ordered it to collect in store at Selfridges so I’ll compare. I agree, the YSL is beautiful but small. The Jimmy Choo is much less expensive and bigger, so it’s a trade off of form vs function! Will have to go and compare.

Welcome to the thread @Miss_Lili and @lynne_ross

Thanks. [emoji4] I hope so, too.

 

[vink]

I’ve mentioned that I’ve been lurking around the Polene thread trying to decide if I want one. I was set to get the Un but have pretty much decided against it. I’m concerned about the hand feel of the leather and since I can’t try before I buy, I’m passing. Then I was in love with the Un Mini til I learned it has a colorblocked pocket on the back.

What I think I want to get is the Six. (Colors I’m considering)
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This bag is super cute and the price point is wonderful. My only hesitation is that I watched a video on it and my phone would barely fit the bag. And, there would only be enough remaining room for keys, cards & id in a slip pocket and a lip colour.

I don’t usually like small bags because I want functionality. This is pure form (beauty) over function. Lol! But, it’s so adorable. I know I’d wear it. What do you ladies think?

I think it’s cute. But if it doesn’t hold my mobile, probably I won’t get it.

 

[Rhl2987]

I always do better when I analyze, deliberate and take time with my bag purchases. Haste makes for an eBay listing.

So, my goal is to wear all my bags regularly. I want to know I didn’t waste my money.

This really resonates with me! When a bag sits in my closet unused, I really start to have unsettling feelings about having used my money unwisely. I do best when I’ve done the research to find what is right, and stayed the course without getting distracted by other offers. It’s tough to do when there are offers of other lovely bags though!

 

[Rhl2987]

I’ve mentioned that I’ve been lurking around the Polene thread trying to decide if I want one. I was set to get the Un but have pretty much decided against it. I’m concerned about the hand feel of the leather and since I can’t try before I buy, I’m passing. Then I was in love with the Un Mini til I learned it has a colorblocked pocket on the back.

What I think I want to get is the Six. (Colors I’m considering)
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This bag is super cute and the price point is wonderful. My only hesitation is that I watched a video on it and my phone would barely fit the bag. And, there would only be enough remaining room for keys, cards & id in a slip pocket and a lip colour.

I don’t usually like small bags because I want functionality. This is pure form (beauty) over function. Lol! But, it’s so adorable. I know I’d wear it. What do you ladies think?

This bag is so pretty! I feel the same way about the Gabriela Hearst Joni bag. Stunning to look at but I’m not so sure it would be practical, plus the price point is so much higher. For me, I actually don’t need to put much more than you said into the bag! I’m a huge fan of neutral colors so I adore the first two. If the price point is good and you would wear it (and it fills a unique hole in your collection), go for it!

 

[Lake Effect]

A quick hi to everyone, I go to work today!

I’ve mentioned that I’ve been lurking around the Polene thread trying to decide if I want one. I was set to get the Un but have pretty much decided against it. I’m concerned about the hand feel of the leather and since I can’t try before I buy, I’m passing. Then I was in love with the Un Mini til I learned it has a colorblocked pocket on the back.

What I think I want to get is the Six. (Colors I’m considering)
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This bag is super cute and the price point is wonderful. My only hesitation is that I watched a video on it and my phone would barely fit the bag. And, there would only be enough remaining room for keys, cards & id in a slip pocket and a lip colour.

I don’t usually like small bags because I want functionality. This is pure form (beauty) over function. Lol! But, it’s so adorable. I know I’d wear it. What do you ladies think?

What is the Wow factor? Does it Wow you? Just a thought!

 

[ipsum]

What sort of scents do you like? If floral or fruity, I have rivers of scent, and I’m happy to recommend my favourites!

Fun fact - Mr Dawn and I have been to Grasse for a perfume making course and we made my own perfumes twice. Dawn 1, 2, 3 and 4 One sniff of Dawn 2 always transports me to the Riviera.

I'm always curious to learn about possible hidden gems. I'd love to know what's your favourite floral-fruity scent. Oh, what a great idea if I ever end up travelling to Grasse. Having my signature scent would be the same as finding my unicorn bag and once I've found it I can dance on the clouds. Glad Dawn 2 is perfect teleport for you to the Riviera.

My all time favourite is Irish Nobile which literally 1 spritz lasts from morning to dawn on me. My work scent is The Silk EDT (not EDP) by Sensai at the moment. It's such a chameleon scent without being overpowering. I've been testing this lately. Addicted to the tuberose but coffee is a surprising combination.

That’s a pretty incredible routine with minimal ingredients..it is said that that’s best! I am so intrigued by the 2-3 drops of oil idea. I went to amazon and there are so many hyaluronic acid serums. any particular one you recommend ? I do use a caudalie serum currently and it’s quite pricy so looking for options. Thanks!

Whatever brand you order, you might want to make sure you order one which includes smaller sized hyaluronic acids (often "sodium hyaluronate" stated in INCI) which are more efficient. My favourite is this serum because it includes stabilized vitamin C for brightening your skin without going rancid too fast which is common issue in vitamin C products. I think Ulta might sell it if you're from the States.

About choosing oils, their fatty profile is important to keep in mind. For example, for acne prone skin, an oil high in linoleic acid is more effective because acne skin is deficient in linoleic acid.

If you ever consider purchasing any of those anti-aging creams including retinol, you'd get better value for your money if you go to dermatologist and ask for a prescribed tretinoin cream which are 10-100 times more effective than over the counter retinol creams at a fraction of the costs. 1 tretinoin tube last me approx a half year and that cost around $20 versus $100+ anti-aging creams on monthly basis...

I don’t usually like small bags because I want functionality. This is pure form (beauty) over function. Lol! But, it’s so adorable. I know I’d wear it. What do you ladies think?

I'm not a fan of round mini bags though I've quite many evening bags of this shape. Looks good but are not practical at all. You'll start hating your choice when you've to hold your phone on the other hand all the time. I thought I'd survive the impracticality for any evening event but nope, I was so wrong...

Thanks! That’s actually my friend. [emoji4] I’m normally in a uniform of white tops and black or dark navy blue pants and I really want to go own a Burberry check so I just can’t help, but want it.. Silly, I know. [emoji28]

I think Christopher Bailey did a great job introducing House Check and Mega Check. The bigger pattern makes them look more luxurious and less "busy". To be honest, the Nova Check on the latter scarf reminds me the chavs era and when the fakes were blooming and when Burberry hit the rock bottom... This happened a couple decades ago and probably no one cares or remembers but I personally am not fan of Nova Check for these reasons though Burberry is my favourite brand. This is my opinion and of course, what you love the most matters.