2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Why thank you. I started on this bag journey about two years ago and it has taken me this long to get it organized and to discover what works for me. And lessons learned.. be sure I am in love with the bag and not just the leather, avoid buying a bag that is not my style just because people on this forum are raving about it, lol, and appreciate what is in my closet every single day.
Good job!
I have one purse I'm on the fence about and I have it listed. If it sells - great. If not - I still like it enough to keep it and carry it. I love the color, it's so well made, and it has beautiful leather - it's just that the shoulder drop is a little shorter than I'd like.
Usually when I decide I'm done with a purse, I'm done. I might list it if I think it might sell, but most times I just donate them. I want them out of the house and gone.
In other news - I've used the tote I made from H scarves twice now - it's pretty nice! I put a shaper/organizer in it to give it some structure but it's been great so far!
Did you post the scarf tote? Love to see it!
I did!
It's in post #3244 - along with the yellow bag you asked me about last week and i totally forgot to respond and i'm a terrible tpf-er 'cause i don't know how to re-post those pictures - d'oh!
(run-on sentence on purpose because I'm such a goof and don't know how to get you there quicker! sorry!)
Oh I think I totally missed the scarf bag looking at the Ellie bag. You are so talented to be able to repurpose these scarfs and great you are enjoying the bag.
I love the phrase “bag journey.” Truth be told my own father was my first enabler. The family business was in an associated area of leather manufacturing. He used to give handbags as holiday gifts and picked up handbag samples at leather goods shows for my mother and me. Mom and I had the original Bonnie Cashin for Coach bags brought home from one of these shows. Don’t ask me what happened to them but I do remember wearing one or two of them. My older brother continued this journey when he began his retail career with Bloomingdales. I still have a pressed croc evening bag from a now defunct, but well respected manufacturer that he gave me when I was 16. The bag is still perfect and totally in style after all these decades Once I started working as a teenager I bought my own and still have one from that time. Again totally wearable and right on trend as it is a small bag. Is it an addiction or a collection? I prefer to think the latter 
OMG, the original Bonnie Cashins! As a vintage Coach collector, I'm dying!I love the phrase “bag journey.” Truth be told my own father was my first enabler. The family business was in an associated area of leather manufacturing. He used to give handbags as holiday gifts and picked up handbag samples at leather goods shows for my mother and me. Mom and I had the original Bonnie Cashin for Coach bags brought home from one of these shows. Don’t ask me what happened to them but I do remember wearing one or two of them. My older brother continued this journey when he began his retail career with Bloomingdales. I still have a pressed croc evening bag from a now defunct, but well respected manufacturer that he gave me when I was 16. The bag is still perfect and totally in style after all these decades Once I started working as a teenager I bought my own and still have one from that time. Again totally wearable and right on trend as it is a small bag. Is it an addiction or a collection? I prefer to think the latter
Yes and many have copied the styles. I think she copied the original little tote from the Hermes Picotin. Actually that was what my mom and I did not care for. The bags were totally open and no way to close them. One later little tote had a snap purse attached to one side. It made the bag flop over but it had a little more security
I love this story too!!!! Bonnie Cashin is an amazing designer, one of my all time favorites!!! And it's so sweet how the story ties to your family, and what a unique and cool way to acquire bags!I love the phrase “bag journey.” Truth be told my own father was my first enabler. The family business was in an associated area of leather manufacturing. He used to give handbags as holiday gifts and picked up handbag samples at leather goods shows for my mother and me. Mom and I had the original Bonnie Cashin for Coach bags brought home from one of these shows. Don’t ask me what happened to them but I do remember wearing one or two of them. My older brother continued this journey when he began his retail career with Bloomingdales. I still have a pressed croc evening bag from a now defunct, but well respected manufacturer that he gave me when I was 16. The bag is still perfect and totally in style after all these decades Once I started working as a teenager I bought my own and still have one from that time. Again totally wearable and right on trend as it is a small bag. Is it an addiction or a collection? I prefer to think the latter
Oh my gosh. I have an alligator purse that my father gave me when I was 16, many, many, many years ago. The alligator part is in perfect condition but the hardware has corroded. I cannot part with it.I love the phrase “bag journey.” Truth be told my own father was my first enabler. The family business was in an associated area of leather manufacturing. He used to give handbags as holiday gifts and picked up handbag samples at leather goods shows for my mother and me. Mom and I had the original Bonnie Cashin for Coach bags brought home from one of these shows. Don’t ask me what happened to them but I do remember wearing one or two of them. My older brother continued this journey when he began his retail career with Bloomingdales. I still have a pressed croc evening bag from a now defunct, but well respected manufacturer that he gave me when I was 16. The bag is still perfect and totally in style after all these decades Once I started working as a teenager I bought my own and still have one from that time. Again totally wearable and right on trend as it is a small bag. Is it an addiction or a collection? I prefer to think the latter
Hmmmm... not quite. I'm on the fence about my Marc Jacobe Little Stam, because the large kisslock clasp is difficult for me to open. But I paid some $$$ for it (though I did buy it pre-loved, so I got it at about half price) and I know I'd get pennies for it now, so I really hate to sell it. Plus, the leather and the color are wonderful.
So I keep it, hoping the clasp will magically become easier to use!
I'm so glad the "scarf tote" worked out for you! May we see a photo of the final product?
ETA: Oh, I just saw your post where you linked back to the photo. I'll look for it!
Oh, it's DEFINITELY not an addiction. It's a collection, for sure!I love the phrase “bag journey.” Truth be told my own father was my first enabler. The family business was in an associated area of leather manufacturing. He used to give handbags as holiday gifts and picked up handbag samples at leather goods shows for my mother and me. Mom and I had the original Bonnie Cashin for Coach bags brought home from one of these shows. Don’t ask me what happened to them but I do remember wearing one or two of them. My older brother continued this journey when he began his retail career with Bloomingdales. I still have a pressed croc evening bag from a now defunct, but well respected manufacturer that he gave me when I was 16. The bag is still perfect and totally in style after all these decades Once I started working as a teenager I bought my own and still have one from that time. Again totally wearable and right on trend as it is a small bag. Is it an addiction or a collection? I prefer to think the latter
And the pressed croc evening bag sounds fabulous. Isn't it nice that you still have it, and wear it!