I take my plain heels and a couple of matching bows with my clutch bags when I'm travelling and running into semi-formal business gatherings. This pic is googled but something similar:
2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Ooh, I've been thinking about Olbrish bags lately! I love how customizable they are. I've been looking at the bigger ones, so I'm glad to hear you're happy with it even though the size isn't working out! It's too bad you have to let it go thoughThey are super cute sandals!
I don't always match my shoes to my purse… but I do wear a lot of black shoes and I love my black purses - so I inadvertently match frequently.
Looking at Stylebook - my second most worn pair of shoes ( first, third and fourth are black flats) are my white Birkenstocks (not the most attractive shoe but so easy to wear) but I rarely wear a white purse with them. It's usually the blue Pico or the Vespa that gets worn with them - those are my summer-time bags.
I need to wear my white purse more often - must find a way to do that!
I'm sorry I haven't been posting much, I have been thinking a lot though!
I am not purse content, but I am mostly content. I'm still on the look-out for a metallic, a formal purse (I carried my Lovecat clutch for the formal event - it was fine but I don't want a clutch because its not hands free and you either have to put it on the table or on the floor), and on the hunt for another K in navy - maybe.
I love coming on this thread and seeing the eye candy, reading about everyone's thoughts and what you're all doing. So thank you everyone - please keep posting!
I realized that I forgot to post 2 of my burgundy/red bags - the Mulberry Blossom tote and the Coach Dinky - but haven't done it yet.
I thought I was getting rid of my ancient Coach Quincy, but ending up carrying it everyday as an "I'm walking my dog in the city and must carry poo-bags, dog treats, my phone, hotel key, and a cloth to wipe her feet in case it rains" cross body - and it was PERFECT. So I'm keeping it!
The aforementioned Lovecat clutch was for sale, but it didn't and I took it off Posh. I carried it to the formal event and used an H gavroche as a handle - which was a great idea for hand carry. I still don't really love the purse though, but until I find something I do love - I'll keep it.
My Olbrish Torii - while I think it's a fabulous looking purse, and I can carry it on my shoulder or cross body - doesn't fit my phone or my epi-pen well. Both things I must carry, so I think it's going to have to go.
I've managed to catch a nasty cold - too much travel and related stress - so today my very exciting plans are to lie on the couch, drink loads of tea and watch old movies. It's rainy and gray today, making a perfect plan! Coco will keep me company and keep my feet warm on the couch.
Wow, I love that idea! So cute.
It was actually really hard for me to think of my least used bags!! When I'm not at work (and can therefore wear bags no matter their functionality), I pretty much make a conscious effort to wear all my bags. Without tracking it's hard to say exactly, which is a great reason to start tracking.
But after much rumination, I'd say my Chloe Faye and my vintage Coach shopper. They're both extremely precious to me…even though I'm not too fussed about wear, perhaps that's part of the reason why I use them less?
But after much rumination, I'd say my Chloe Faye and my vintage Coach shopper. They're both extremely precious to me…even though I'm not too fussed about wear, perhaps that's part of the reason why I use them less?
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First of all... so sorry to hear about your bad cold! So annoying to catch a cold just as the weather is turning springish. Or at least, it's been that way here. Sounds as though the weather out there in the Midwest is not very pleasant. Definitely a good day to wrap up and hug Coco. (Hugging Coco is ALWAYS a good idea!)They are super cute sandals!
I don't always match my shoes to my purse… but I do wear a lot of black shoes and I love my black purses - so I inadvertently match frequently.
Looking at Stylebook - my second most worn pair of shoes ( first, third and fourth are black flats) are my white Birkenstocks (not the most attractive shoe but so easy to wear) but I rarely wear a white purse with them. It's usually the blue Pico or the Vespa that gets worn with them - those are my summer-time bags.
I need to wear my white purse more often - must find a way to do that!
I'm sorry I haven't been posting much, I have been thinking a lot though!
I am not purse content, but I am mostly content. I'm still on the look-out for a metallic, a formal purse (I carried my Lovecat clutch for the formal event - it was fine but I don't want a clutch because its not hands free and you either have to put it on the table or on the floor), and on the hunt for another K in navy - maybe.
I love coming on this thread and seeing the eye candy, reading about everyone's thoughts and what you're all doing. So thank you everyone - please keep posting!
I realized that I forgot to post 2 of my burgundy/red bags - the Mulberry Blossom tote and the Coach Dinky - but haven't done it yet.
I thought I was getting rid of my ancient Coach Quincy, but ending up carrying it everyday as an "I'm walking my dog in the city and must carry poo-bags, dog treats, my phone, hotel key, and a cloth to wipe her feet in case it rains" cross body - and it was PERFECT. So I'm keeping it!
The aforementioned Lovecat clutch was for sale, but it didn't and I took it off Posh. I carried it to the formal event and used an H gavroche as a handle - which was a great idea for hand carry. I still don't really love the purse though, but until I find something I do love - I'll keep it.
My Olbrish Torii - while I think it's a fabulous looking purse, and I can carry it on my shoulder or cross body - doesn't fit my phone or my epi-pen well. Both things I must carry, so I think it's going to have to go.
I've managed to catch a nasty cold - too much travel and related stress - so today my very exciting plans are to lie on the couch, drink loads of tea and watch old movies. It's rainy and gray today, making a perfect plan! Coco will keep me company and keep my feet warm on the couch.
The Torii bag is a no-go? Darn. I love that bag, at least in theory. Just because of the handle, of course. But if it isn't functional, then there's no point. It has to hold your necessities. Does it come in a larger size?
My five least-used bags are all small or mini bags, because I only carry these occasionally, either out to dinner or to a special event. So even though I rarely carry them, I have no incentive to move them on... I just think of them as special-purpose pieces.
5. Nina Ricci Mini Marche (multicolor: blue, purple)
4. Jason Wu Daphne Mini (multicolor: black, orange, blue)
3. MJ Tweed Girls Mae (red & black)
2. RED Valentino Bow Clutch (raspberry)
1. Cordé vintage clutch (black, with lucite clasp)
Beautiful! Can't wait to see your pictures when it arrives! Do you have a date for when it's arriving at your house? Do you have to wait at home for it... is signature required?It is shipped. It is SHIPPED!
Here is the picture from the website. I hope I don't get disappointed...
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Just switched into my large Michael Kors Jet set floral embellished crossbody in soft pink.
I’ve ordered these Badgley Misha shoes for the Fendi bag. They will be bite with summer dresses. I wish they were leather vs satin but, if they are comfy, I’ll let it slide. 
How is it going with challenges?
I completed one - April white. I wore my white Diorama.
And I’m hoping for Crash and Burn to work. I’ve lowered all the prices. Still no interest.
When you have trouble selling a bag, does it ever seem like the world is telling you “We don’t want your junk - you had bad taste!”
I surely felt that way with the Celine and now these Proenza Schoulers are making me feel that way now.
I completed one - April white. I wore my white Diorama.
And I’m hoping for Crash and Burn to work. I’ve lowered all the prices. Still no interest.
When you have trouble selling a bag, does it ever seem like the world is telling you “We don’t want your junk - you had bad taste!”
I surely felt that way with the Celine and now these Proenza Schoulers are making me feel that way now.Oh, I have DEFINITELY felt that way when I've gone through consignment sites! Like... wait, whaaaaaat? I paid good money for that bag!When you have trouble selling a bag, does it ever seem like the world is telling you “We don’t want your junk - you had bad taste!”
Certain brands (I'm looking at you, MJ!) have dropped to the point of ridiculosity. To where it makes no sense to sell a bag if there's room to keep it, and maybe wear it once a year. Or find a charity that does an elegant "bags and champagne" type of fundraiser, and just donate.
I am doing crash and burn. I sold a wallet so far but not the bag I wanted to sell. I dropped the price and offered to trade it. There is some interest for a trade but it is for a red bag. So I said no. Though it looks like a darker red that could possibly work. I still have a bit more time. I thought I picked an easy challenge ,boy was I wrong.How is it going with challenges?
I completed one - April white. I wore my white Diorama.
And I’m hoping for Crash and Burn to work. I’ve lowered all the prices. Still no interest.
When you have trouble selling a bag, does it ever seem like the world is telling you “We don’t want your junk - you had bad taste!”
These look like a perfect match. You might laugh as I am kind of doing the same thing just with flatter sandals to match my bags.