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

[whateve]

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!
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Maybe you could take it to a leather worker to see if they can do something to make the clasp easier. Maybe just a slight bending of the wire might make the difference.

 

[gracekelly]

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.

It is possible to have the hardware re-plated or changed. I had this done many years ago with a vintage alligator bag. I bought it on eBay from a respected seller, but after a couple of months it became apparent that the gussets were coming undone! I knew that there was a shop not too far away that sold skin bags and also refurbished them so I took it in. I didn't even realize how bad the hardware was until the owner mentioned it to me. At that point, I figured that I might as well just do the whole thing since he said he was going to take the bag apart anyway. It took months to get it back and several reminder phone calls. He did do a super job and made it better than new.

If the bag has sentimental value to you, then it is worth thinking about. I think Leather Surgeons and companies like that can do it too.

 

[southernbelle43]

It is possible to have the hardware re-plated or changed. I had this done many years ago with a vintage alligator bag. I bought it on eBay from a respected seller, but after a couple of months it became apparent that the gussets were coming undone! I knew that there was a shop not too far away that sold skin bags and also refurbished them so I took it in. I didn't even realize how bad the hardware was until the owner mentioned it to me. At that point, I figured that I might as well just do the whole thing since he said he was going to take the bag apart anyway. It took months to get it back and several reminder phone calls. He did do a super job and made it better than new.

If the bag has sentimental value to you, then it is worth thinking about. I think Leather Surgeons and companies like that can do it too.

Thanks. I will check into this!

 

[YellowBuggie]

Wow, I have way too many in the purple and pink category!
1. Balenciaga velo bleu lavande, just got this in January, kind of by mistake. I bid on two purple bags around the same time and won both!
2. Henri Bendel #7 tote (2013). When I bought this, I thought it was red. That's what it looked like in the store's lighting. I love the leather but not the style.
3. BV cervo loop anemone. This is the other purple bag I bid on in January. I love both of them.
4. BV mini braided zip hobo in Tornado. This was my first BV. It made me fall in love with cervo leather. I don't know how much I'll carry it now that I have the loop.
5. Coach Hailey in cornflower (2010). I bought this in 2012 for the color. I'm not crazy about the style. If I sold it, I wouldn't get much.
6. Coach quilted signature hobo (2004). This was a really cheap ebay purchase. I carry it once or twice a year just to annoy my husband!
7. Longchamp Besace drawstring. I bought this in NY in 2014 when DH and I took a cross-country trip.
8. Coach Parker shoulder bag (2009). It's the perfect pink.
9. Coach Colorblock New Willis (2012). Every time I think I want to get rid of it, I carry it and like it, but I don't reach for it often. If I sold it, I wouldn't get much.
Even with all of these, I really want a bag that is a true fuchsia color. I had one that was the perfect color but sold it because the condition wasn't perfect.

I love your Coach bag! Definitely don't sell! It's adorable!

 

[YellowBuggie]

My purples and pinks! I love rainbow, but if I had to pick a favorite shade, it would certainly be this one!! I have to make a very conscious effort not to buy all my bags in pink/purple.

Balenciaga 09 Raisin Day. I grew up in the era of Bal bags being the coolest bag ever. I remember when my mom got her very first Bal, and she was so excited and so the brand has a lot of happy memories for me. I wanted one so badly so even though this bag isn't an it-bag anymore, so when I got a promotion I treated myself!
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Ralph Lauren Ricky mini bucket. The RL Ricky is another one of my dream bags, and I love every Ricky bag in their collections. I think I'd be happy to have just Rickys if I had to pick only one style!
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So teeny tiny micro, but I've really been liking the dome satchel. Waiting to find another dome shaped bag that is bigger than this to add to my collection!
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Beloved Longchamp mini cuir:
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I still LOVE and use the mini pink Henri Bendel, but the other two nylons I'm finding hard to let go of! For sentimental reasons and practical. The purple Bendel nylon is what I used when I trekked all over Europe so it's seen the world with me, and I keep it for a fantasy life of "just in case" I go backpacking somewhere again which seems kind of silly. The Longchamp is too small for days when I actually need a big tote, but on days when I want to use a middle-sized bag like that, I prefer hand carry or crossbody to shoulder because of my back. It was a graduation gift from my aunt, so I can't imagine letting it go. Do you think it would be tacky to get rid of it and buy a short handled Longchamp instead? We're very close so I might ask her and I don't think she would be offended.
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My last is really special, it's a vintage beaded bag from my boyfriend's mother! She uses the same black Kate Spade tote everywhere she goes and has for years haha, so she gave it to me. I'm always looking for an excuse to use this beauty!
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I love them all!! The purple on that Bal bag is stunning and the vintage bead bag is beautiful as all get out!

 

[YellowBuggie]

My first luxury bag is a Marc Jacobs Stella. I know I told my story on this thread for too many times. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] But I’ll never get sick of telling it so please bear with me. [emoji28]

I first saw that bag in a Lucky magazine in the spread about wearing the same piece for work and for play. The color that got featured was a Faded brick. I dreamt about it for months. Every night before I went to bed, I’ll open that page and looked at it then closed the magazine and put it under my pillow because at 890.-, it’s too expensive for a student like me. I think the issue came out in October or September. I finally saved up enough in January and had a hard time deciding whether or not I should jump. I called my mom! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Asking what I should do. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] I didn’t really tell her exactly how much it cost. Maybe 300.- for I fear she’ll judge me on my spending. [emoji28] Not a moment I proud of, but at least, I’d saved up for it. [emoji28] She told me if it got me that bad, I should just buy it. I didn’t know where to get it so I called MJ boutique in NYC. A male SA picked it up and told me the faded brick was sold out and they only have black available. I’m not big on black so I hesitated. Took me 2 more days to call them back saying I’d take it. I was about to leave to see my friend in CT that weekend and I told them if they could hold my shipment for next week or just ship it to CT. I was so surprised when I’m back the next day before leaving to CT that I found the package on my doorsteps. They overnighted it to me! Quite a risky move, I’d say coz I shared a house with a group of frat boys back then and the box was so big it blocked half of the doorway. [emoji28] Who knows what may happen to it during the weekend? Anyway, I opened the bag. The smell was so strong and intoxicating. The leather is so thick and hardware beyond substantial. The quality is simply the best. I simply laughed and hugged it with joy. [emoji4] I didn’t carry it to school for fear of attracting too much attention, but every night, instead of looking at the magazine, I have this bag to fondle instead. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Although, black isn’t my favorite color for any clothing or accessories articles, but this bag always holds a special place in my heart. I don’t use it often anymore, but still use it time to time and it still look almost new. Simply one of my favorites and make MJ a special place in my heart.

I love this story! The way you describe how it made you feel and how you still feel when you see the bag reminds me of me. I'm also glad to hear I'm not the only idiot who has cuddled their beloved new bags a little bit at night lolol

 

[Sparkletastic]

From the four bags that came back from consignment I have only two left now. These two are listed but I doubt they will go. They are both a few hundred so not going to let them go for pennies on the dollar. I may attempt to use the black one. The blue one is new with tags so I am going to keep that one as is. These are the last bags I am on the fence with. The others are at the consignment shop. In my closet besides these two are only bags I love. It has taken me a long time to feel this way with both my premiere bags and my contemporary bags. Are all the bags in your closet ones you love, even the knock about ones?

Congratulations!!!! This is a huge achievement.

I absolutely love all my bags (now only 22 total. GASP!) which was also a long time and a lot of effort in coming for me as well. I just pulled the last iffy bags from my collection (four bags left for sale) which by far was the hardest cut I’ve ever done. That being said, I’m happy for them to be on their way out of my closet. They will be tough sales but, better some money out of them vs. dust on them.

My contentment with my bags is true and deep. But, as I’ve shared, I like variety and change. So, me loving all my bags today doesn’t mean I wouldn’t sell 1 or 2 in the next year and acquire 2 or 3 more.

To that end, Mr. S and I are in Las Vegas and went shopping today. I’m 90% definite that I want the medium convertible crossbody Gucci Dionysus in navy. I just need to ponder it a little bit more. I also decided against an LE Lady Dior I’d been seriously eyeballing. Most of my time was spent looking at jewelry though as that is what I’m focused on for 2019.

I went into Chanel and continue to be disappointed. The leathers (and construction) just were not impressive. The quality of bags in Dior, Gucci, LV, BV, amongst others is just superior. I looked at a Coco Handle that I’ve been considering and took a hard pass as they all already looked a little tired. I’m just not seeing the price / value for new Chanel anymore. I’m not saying never. But, I am pretty much saying they’re no longer in my first look consideration set anymore which is a huge OMG! for me.

Happy Women's Day!!
Flowers from my boys

Beautiful!!! They are so thoughtful!!!!!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Today was a simply magical day!!! Mr. S and I had our vow renewal ceremony on a private terrace at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. OMG! It was soooooo romantic. Gorgeous flowers everywhere. Perfect music. And, the fountains were timed to go off as we kissed at the end of the ceremony just at sunset. I am not a cryer but, I actually teared up a bunch as we watched the fountain show afterwards. (I almost decided to try a light version of false eyelashes for the first time. I’m super glad I went “normal eyes”. Lol!)

We held our dinner at Le Cirque and the food was incredibly yummy!!! I have champagne and macarons coming out of my eyeballs. Lol!

I chose my Fendi WOC to join in the fun.

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Today was a simply magical day!!! Mr. S and I had our vow renewal ceremony on a private terrace at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. OMG! It was soooooo romantic. Gorgeous flowers everywhere. Perfect music. And, the fountains were timed to go off as we kissed at the end of the ceremony just at sunset. I am not a cryer but, I actually teared up a bunch as we watched the fountain show afterwards. (I almost decided to try a light version of false eyelashes for the first time. I’m super glad I went “normal eyes”. Lol!)

We held our dinner at Le Cirque and the food was incredibly yummy!!! I have champagne and macarons coming out of my eyeballs. Lol!

I chose my Fendi WOC to join in the fun. View attachment 4366745 View attachment 4366746

Sounds wonderful! Glad you had a magical time and your pretty WOC was there to enjoy it with you congratulations!

 

[ksuromax]

Today was a simply magical day!!! Mr. S and I had our vow renewal ceremony on a private terrace at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. OMG! It was soooooo romantic. Gorgeous flowers everywhere. Perfect music. And, the fountains were timed to go off as we kissed at the end of the ceremony just at sunset. I am not a cryer but, I actually teared up a bunch as we watched the fountain show afterwards. (I almost decided to try a light version of false eyelashes for the first time. I’m super glad I went “normal eyes”. Lol!)

We held our dinner at Le Cirque and the food was incredibly yummy!!! I have champagne and macarons coming out of my eyeballs. Lol!

I chose my Fendi WOC to join in the fun. View attachment 4366745 View attachment 4366746

Fabulous!!! enjoy every minute of this special moment!

 

[dcooney4]

Congratulations!!!! This is a huge achievement.

I absolutely love all my bags (now only 22 total. GASP!) which was also a long time and a lot of effort in coming for me as well. I just pulled the last iffy bags from my collection (four bags left for sale) which by far was the hardest cut I’ve ever done. That being said, I’m happy for them to be on their way out of my closet. They will be tough sales but, better some money out of them vs. dust on them.

My contentment with my bags is true and deep. But, as I’ve shared, I like variety and change. So, me loving all my bags today doesn’t mean I wouldn’t sell 1 or 2 in the next year and acquire 2 or 3 more.

To that end, Mr. S and I are in Las Vegas and went shopping today. I’m 90% definite that I want the medium convertible crossbody Gucci Dionysus in navy. I just need to ponder it a little bit more. I also decided against an LE Lady Dior I’d been seriously eyeballing. Most of my time was spent looking at jewelry though as that is what I’m focused on for 2019.

I went into Chanel and continue to be disappointed. The leathers (and construction) just were not impressive. The quality of bags in Dior, Gucci, LV, BV, amongst others is just superior. I looked at a Coco Handle that I’ve been considering and took a hard pass as they all already looked a little tired. I’m just not seeing the price / value for new Chanel anymore. I’m not saying never. But, I am pretty much saying they’re no longer in my first look consideration set anymore which is a huge OMG! for me.
Beautiful!!! They are so thoughtful!!!!!

I agree ! As bags wear or styles change or needs change so will my collection of bags. Now at least I can open my closet and know there is not anything in there as far as bags are concerned that I don't love. Now I am working on the clothes from the foundation garments out. I have thrown out so much stuff that did not fit quite right and donated a ton . So much more to go through.

 

[dcooney4]

Today was a simply magical day!!! Mr. S and I had our vow renewal ceremony on a private terrace at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. OMG! It was soooooo romantic. Gorgeous flowers everywhere. Perfect music. And, the fountains were timed to go off as we kissed at the end of the ceremony just at sunset. I am not a cryer but, I actually teared up a bunch as we watched the fountain show afterwards. (I almost decided to try a light version of false eyelashes for the first time. I’m super glad I went “normal eyes”. Lol!)

We held our dinner at Le Cirque and the food was incredibly yummy!!! I have champagne and macarons coming out of my eyeballs. Lol!

I chose my Fendi WOC to join in the fun. View attachment 4366745 View attachment 4366746

How wonderful ! Congrats!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

So, since my disappointment with finding I don’t like the black Pochette Metis enough to buy it, there are a few bags I’ve been weighing up.

I’ve really asked myself - do I need another black bag? And I do think I have a gap in my wardrobe for a trendy, large-ish, everyday black bag. Here’s my current black collection.

Bags I’m happy with, but they’re no necessarily “perfect”
1) Dior WOC - such a convenient clutch. Gets a lot of wear.
2) Givenchy Antigona - this is the small size. I love this, it’s trendy, but it’s very large so I don’t reach for it everyday. It’s more of a “I have a big meeting and need lots of things with me” bag. I like having this option.
3) Soft calf Prada - I use this a lot when I want to be in carefree settings. The label just hides, if I turn it around and it has great capacity and very comfortable. I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of this.
4) Chanel classic flap. Adore.
5) Mulberry medium Lily. I love the style, I get so many compliments on it, but the chain digs into summer clothes. It’s much more comfortable with winter outfits. So I do think twice before carrying it.

Bags I’m not sure about
1) Gucci Abbey - I have good memories with this bag, it’s held up fantastically well despite being worn so much. I took it out last month for a “Love or leave it” and I found it so comfortable to carry and such a good daily capacity that I just couldn’t get rid of it. But it does look dated. So I struggle with this one.
2) Mulberry scotchgrain. I took this out yesterday and tried it on. Again, it’s really old and I was worried it would look old fashioned (which is why I don’t reach for it) but it looked good. The baguette short strap bags are back in fashion. This Mulberry has this gleaming cognac leather trim and an indestructible caviar type material. So I’m going to try carrying it and decide whether I still want it or not.

In this collection though, I feel that I don’t have a carefree, throw it on everyday, don’t worry about chain digging, good size AND on-trend/classic black bag. It’s a lot to ask from a bag.

I had thought for a year that it would be Pochette Metis, but it wasn’t. Quality and capacity issues.

Then I looked at the Gucci Marmont flap and Dionysus - chain digging and aged hardware issues.

Then I looked at Chanel jumbo - chain digging and weight issues.

Then I looked at Chanel Coco - but I have one I love, in gunmetal and I don’t want to duplicate the style. So that’s a reluctant no.

And so I’ve gone back to look at the YSL large envelope and I like it even more on second view than I did on first. In Amsterdam, I saw the silver hardware, medium size and I thought the mixed quilt looked fussy although it was great otherwise.

Then in London this week, I saw the large size in gold hardware. The mixed quilt looks proportionate and interesting in this size. Capacity is great, chain does not dig at all, it looks really good on me, and I think it will be on-trend/classic for a long time.

So after much deliberation, I’ve ordered it and when it comes I’ll try it on with several outfits at home to decide finally whether or not to keep it. But I’m really excited about it arriving, which has to be a good sign!

 

[dcooney4]

So, since my disappointment with finding I don’t like the black Pochette Metis enough to buy it, there are a few bags I’ve been weighing up.

I’ve really asked myself - do I need another black bag? And I do think I have a gap in my wardrobe for a trendy, large-ish, everyday black bag. Here’s my current black collection.

Bags I’m happy with, but they’re no necessarily “perfect”
1) Dior WOC - such a convenient clutch. Gets a lot of wear.
2) Givenchy Antigona - this is the small size. I love this, it’s trendy, but it’s very large so I don’t reach for it everyday. It’s more of a “I have a big meeting and need lots of things with me” bag. I like having this option.
3) Soft calf Prada - I use this a lot when I want to be in carefree settings. The label just hides, if I turn it around and it has great capacity and very comfortable. I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of this.
4) Chanel classic flap. Adore.
5) Mulberry medium Lily. I love the style, I get so many compliments on it, but the chain digs into summer clothes. It’s much more comfortable with winter outfits. So I do think twice before carrying it.

Bags I’m not sure about
1) Gucci Abbey - I have good memories with this bag, it’s held up fantastically well despite being worn so much. I took it out last month for a “Love or leave it” and I found it so comfortable to carry and such a good daily capacity that I just couldn’t get rid of it. But it does look dated. So I struggle with this one.
2) Mulberry scotchgrain. I took this out yesterday and tried it on. Again, it’s really old and I was worried it would look old fashioned (which is why I don’t reach for it) but it looked good. The baguette short strap bags are back in fashion. This Mulberry has this gleaming cognac leather trim and an indestructible caviar type material. So I’m going to try carrying it and decide whether I still want it or not.

In this collection though, I feel that I don’t have a carefree, throw it on everyday, don’t worry about chain digging, good size AND on-trend/classic black bag. It’s a lot to ask from a bag.

I had thought for a year that it would be Pochette Metis, but it wasn’t. Quality and capacity issues.

Then I looked at the Gucci Marmont flap and Dionysus - chain digging and aged hardware issues.

Then I looked at Chanel jumbo - chain digging and weight issues.

Then I looked at Chanel Coco - but I have one I love, in gunmetal and I don’t want to duplicate the style. So that’s a reluctant no.

And so I’ve gone back to look at the YSL large envelope and I like it even more on second view than I did on first. In Amsterdam, I saw the silver hardware, medium size and I thought the mixed quilt looked fussy although it was great otherwise.

Then in London this week, I saw the large size in gold hardware. The mixed quilt looks proportionate and interesting in this size. Capacity is great, chain does not dig at all, it looks really good on me, and I think it will be on-trend/classic for a long time.

So after much deliberation, I’ve ordered it and when it comes I’ll try it on with several outfits at home to decide finally whether or not to keep it. But I’m really excited about it arriving, which has to be a good sign!

It looks like a great size. Can't wait to see it.

 

[bellebellebelle19]

Today was a simply magical day!!! Mr. S and I had our vow renewal ceremony on a private terrace at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. OMG! It was soooooo romantic. Gorgeous flowers everywhere. Perfect music. And, the fountains were timed to go off as we kissed at the end of the ceremony just at sunset. I am not a cryer but, I actually teared up a bunch as we watched the fountain show afterwards. (I almost decided to try a light version of false eyelashes for the first time. I’m super glad I went “normal eyes”. Lol!)

We held our dinner at Le Cirque and the food was incredibly yummy!!! I have champagne and macarons coming out of my eyeballs. Lol!

I chose my Fendi WOC to join in the fun. View attachment 4366745 View attachment 4366746

Congratulations to you and Mr. Sparkle!! It all sounds so lovely and romantic!!!

So, since my disappointment with finding I don’t like the black Pochette Metis enough to buy it, there are a few bags I’ve been weighing up.

I’ve really asked myself - do I need another black bag? And I do think I have a gap in my wardrobe for a trendy, large-ish, everyday black bag. Here’s my current black collection.

Bags I’m happy with, but they’re no necessarily “perfect”
1) Dior WOC - such a convenient clutch. Gets a lot of wear.
2) Givenchy Antigona - this is the small size. I love this, it’s trendy, but it’s very large so I don’t reach for it everyday. It’s more of a “I have a big meeting and need lots of things with me” bag. I like having this option.
3) Soft calf Prada - I use this a lot when I want to be in carefree settings. The label just hides, if I turn it around and it has great capacity and very comfortable. I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of this.
4) Chanel classic flap. Adore.
5) Mulberry medium Lily. I love the style, I get so many compliments on it, but the chain digs into summer clothes. It’s much more comfortable with winter outfits. So I do think twice before carrying it.

Bags I’m not sure about
1) Gucci Abbey - I have good memories with this bag, it’s held up fantastically well despite being worn so much. I took it out last month for a “Love or leave it” and I found it so comfortable to carry and such a good daily capacity that I just couldn’t get rid of it. But it does look dated. So I struggle with this one.
2) Mulberry scotchgrain. I took this out yesterday and tried it on. Again, it’s really old and I was worried it would look old fashioned (which is why I don’t reach for it) but it looked good. The baguette short strap bags are back in fashion. This Mulberry has this gleaming cognac leather trim and an indestructible caviar type material. So I’m going to try carrying it and decide whether I still want it or not.

In this collection though, I feel that I don’t have a carefree, throw it on everyday, don’t worry about chain digging, good size AND on-trend/classic black bag. It’s a lot to ask from a bag.

I had thought for a year that it would be Pochette Metis, but it wasn’t. Quality and capacity issues.

Then I looked at the Gucci Marmont flap and Dionysus - chain digging and aged hardware issues.

Then I looked at Chanel jumbo - chain digging and weight issues.

Then I looked at Chanel Coco - but I have one I love, in gunmetal and I don’t want to duplicate the style. So that’s a reluctant no.

And so I’ve gone back to look at the YSL large envelope and I like it even more on second view than I did on first. In Amsterdam, I saw the silver hardware, medium size and I thought the mixed quilt looked fussy although it was great otherwise.

Then in London this week, I saw the large size in gold hardware. The mixed quilt looks proportionate and interesting in this size. Capacity is great, chain does not dig at all, it looks really good on me, and I think it will be on-trend/classic for a long time.

So after much deliberation, I’ve ordered it and when it comes I’ll try it on with several outfits at home to decide finally whether or not to keep it. But I’m really excited about it arriving, which has to be a good sign!

Love the careful and analytic way you're thinking of this!! I love the way YSL bags look. Can't wait to see your new bags!