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

[ElainePG]

My 2nd daughter in 2 years is getting married. You just convinced me that although she is doing formal black tie at her event, I really don’t need a Chanel evening bag for the big day [emoji23]

Too funny!
And congrats on the upcoming wedding!

 

[HopelessBagGirl]

Hmmm... I hadn't thought about that. But I don't think I mind wearing a pop of brown with black... wasn't @Miss_Dawn telling us the story of seeing a woman carrying "her" brown Prada bag while wearing a black outfit, and looking very pulled-together?

I think it's more that I'm not in love with the color brown itself, rather than that it doesn't match my outfits. I only bought this bag (well, actually it was "free" in a manner of speaking with Nordstrom Notes) because I though I really oughta have ONE brown bag in my collection.

Not sure if rockstuds are over or not. I figure if *I* know about a trend, it's probably over!

I believe that studs will never die. Especially rockstuds! Love them.

 

[whateve]

I do not come from money personally and it is interesting to see how different my sisters and I are in “nice” settings. I am very in tune with social queues and I rather be over dressed than underdressed... my sister will wear leggings and a crop top with a plaid shirt over it to fine dining (literally, she did this when my boyfriend and I took her to dinner). And she is older than me... I think it really is interesting to see. I have friends who are spoiled trust fund babies and will wear club clothing to fancy dinners. Imo everything is about what that person values to themselves and how they want others to perceive them/if they want to blend in or just don’t care

My DH hates to dress up. He did dress up when he was young and working. Since he doesn't dress up, I don't dress up as much as I might.

 

[whateve]

Hmmm... I hadn't thought about that. But I don't think I mind wearing a pop of brown with black... wasn't @Miss_Dawn telling us the story of seeing a woman carrying "her" brown Prada bag while wearing a black outfit, and looking very pulled-together?

I think it's more that I'm not in love with the color brown itself, rather than that it doesn't match my outfits. I only bought this bag (well, actually it was "free" in a manner of speaking with Nordstrom Notes) because I though I really oughta have ONE brown bag in my collection.

Not sure if rockstuds are over or not. I figure if *I* know about a trend, it's probably over!

I don't love brown but I have several brown bags that I love. I even think that for these particular bags, brown is the perfect color for them. I always have the shoe problem as I never had shoes in the right shade of brown to match. I just stopped worrying about it.

 

[ElainePG]

I believe that studs will never die. Especially rockstuds! Love them.

I've been loving the rockstud bags ever since I first saw them, what was it, maybe 5 years ago? The only thing I didn't like was when the studs were right on the strap, because I couldn't figure out how the bag could be carried without pain. (see below) I mean, does that make any sense????

But the one I have is stud-free on the strap (and thus pain-free!), and the strap is nice and wide, which is definitely a plus.

 

[ElainePG]

I don't love brown but I have several brown bags that I love. I even think that for these particular bags, brown is the perfect color for them. I always have the shoe problem as I never had shoes in the right shade of brown to match. I just stopped worrying about it.

I thought they recently repealed the law about the shoes matching the bag????

 

[Dawn Brockman]

I believe that studs will never die. Especially rockstuds! Love them.

I agree I think Rockstuds are here to stay.
Personally I think some of the pumps are the most sexy pumps ever made. Too bad my 60 yo feet say “no”.

 

[ElainePG]

I agree I think Rockstuds are here to stay.
Personally I think some of the pumps are the most sexy pumps ever made. Too bad my 60 yo feet say “no”.

I hear ya!

 

[essiedub]

Okie dokie @ElainePG and @Sparkletastic here are my modeling shots for the medium and mini Lady Dior bags.
Ugh sorry for the zip up fleece and athleisure pants..(Was gardening and then doing the Target thing today)
OMG..And photo quality leaves much to be desired. Why is it so blurry? Let me know if this helps. I really can learn to take better photos or ask DD to help.

Medium Mini

One on each shoulder


See where the Medium drops? Kinda gets in the way. But now that I have it on, I’ll leave it on for a few days. Sure makes it a bit easier to carry oh and I’m 5’5”

 

[ElainePG]

Okie dokie @ElainePG and @Sparkletastic here are my modeling shots for the medium and mini Lady Dior bags.
Ugh sorry for the zip up fleece and athleisure pants..(Was gardening and then doing the Target thing today)
OMG..And photo quality leaves much to be desired. Why is it so blurry? Let me know if this helps. I really can learn to take better photos or ask DD to help.

View attachment 4292294 MediumView attachment 4292296 Mini

View attachment 4292295 One on each shoulder


See where the Medium drops? Kinda gets in the way. But now that I have it on, I’ll leave it on for a few days. Sure makes it a bit easier to carry oh and I’m 5’5”

Thank you for the photos. I'm really loving the size of the Mini, though heaven knows I do NOT need yet one more mini bag! One of my current mini bags would have to go, if I were to get this one. And I just don't see that happening this year.

 

[Cookiefiend]

Okie dokie @ElainePG and @Sparkletastic here are my modeling shots for the medium and mini Lady Dior bags.
Ugh sorry for the zip up fleece and athleisure pants..(Was gardening and then doing the Target thing today)
OMG..And photo quality leaves much to be desired. Why is it so blurry? Let me know if this helps. I really can learn to take better photos or ask DD to help.

View attachment 4292294 MediumView attachment 4292296 Mini

View attachment 4292295 One on each shoulder


See where the Medium drops? Kinda gets in the way. But now that I have it on, I’ll leave it on for a few days. Sure makes it a bit easier to carry oh and I’m 5’5”

Ooo - that’s very helpful!
Because I’m practically a giant, the medium would be just right for me!

 

[Sparkletastic]

That’s a bit sad about your mother. I’m sorry you feel she set a bad example. Guess it’s up to you to break the cycle with your DD

On the ivory bag, I think you may be overthinking your colour palette. I find white and ivory to be quite forgiving accessories colours. Try an all black outfit with a jewel toned coat, and a white bag. Or pastels with white bag. I do find duochrome palettes with navy / ivory very chic, and I do wear them, but I don’t think you need ivory or navy shoes.

I’m going to try to mix it up but I think I’m pretty set on what I like with what. LOL!!!

I do not come from money personally and it is interesting to see how different my sisters and I are in “nice” settings. I am very in tune with social queues and I rather be over dressed than underdressed... my sister will wear leggings and a crop top with a plaid shirt over it to fine dining (literally, she did this when my boyfriend and I took her to dinner). And she is older than me... I think it really is interesting to see. I have friends who are spoiled trust fund babies and will wear club clothing to fancy dinners. Imo everything is about what that person values to themselves and how they want others to perceive them/if they want to blend in or just don’t care

+1 on overdressed v. underdressed. It’s not more comfortable for super casual clothing than put together clothing. It’s a myth because people pick
the wrong “nice” clothing.
And it’s not about other people. Sometimes, I’ll get teased about being well dressed so obviously I don’t care about other people’s opinions. To me it’s about two things: if you are participating in a social ritual, then participate. I can’t go to some places the Middle East with my head uncovered. I don’t rail against the machine about casual or USA wear and go uncovered. I conform.

The second is why do you feel so important that you need to be contrary??? If you go to a black tie event wear black tie clothes. Stop acting like your personal issues ***** the tradition, norms and ethos of the event. It’s spoiled and disrespectful to IMO. I’m not going to a hike in a ball gown. Why come to a ball in converse tennis shoes??? SMH!

Hmmm... I hadn't thought about that. But I don't think I mind wearing a pop of brown with black... wasn't @Miss_Dawn telling us the story of seeing a woman carrying "her" brown Prada bag while wearing a black outfit, and looking very pulled-together?

I think it's more that I'm not in love with the color brown itself, rather than that it doesn't match my outfits. I only bought this bag (well, actually it was "free" in a manner of speaking with Nordstrom Notes) because I though I really oughta have ONE brown bag in my collection.

Not sure if rockstuds are over or not. I figure if *I* know about a trend, it's probably over!

LOL! I feel a lot of the same way. I always seem to be on the tail end of trends despite my best efforts. LOL!

I thought they recently repealed the law about the shoes matching the bag????

Thankfully they did!!! I labored under that law for many a year.

I agree I think Rockstuds are here to stay.
Personally I think some of the pumps are the most sexy pumps ever made. Too bad my 60 yo feet say “no”.

I like many of the rockstud bags but, don’t care for the rockstud shoes at all. But, I did think they were all still very much “in”.

Okie dokie @ElainePG and @Sparkletastic here are my modeling shots for the medium and mini Lady Dior bags.
Ugh sorry for the zip up fleece and athleisure pants..(Was gardening and then doing the Target thing today)
OMG..And photo quality leaves much to be desired. Why is it so blurry? Let me know if this helps. I really can learn to take better photos or ask DD to help.

View attachment 4292294 MediumView attachment 4292296 Mini

View attachment 4292295 One on each shoulder


See where the Medium drops? Kinda gets in the way. But now that I have it on, I’ll leave it on for a few days. Sure makes it a bit easier to carry oh and I’m 5’5”

Thanks for the mod shots!!!! I’m going to Dior next weekend to play around with some bags and see what I come up with. I’m 5’8” so I may be able to get away with some longer strap drops.

 

[Sparkletastic]

OMG! Mr. S. surprised me with another Xmas gift in anticipation for our NYE night out!!!

I gotta take some pics and share. To be continued...

 

[Rhl2987]

I am joining!! We are expecting our first little one in April and will have to learn to prioritize my finances (or whatever I get from maternity leave)! I am very happy with my collection now (except for a chanel WOC which I can live without for now...) best of luck to everyone!

We are expecting our first in April too! Congrats!!

 

[Nyc_chihuahua]

I’m going to try to mix it up but I think I’m pretty set on what I like with what. LOL!!!
+1 on overdressed v. underdressed. It’s not more comfortable for super casual clothing than put together clothing. It’s a myth because people pick
the wrong “nice” clothing.
And it’s not about other people. Sometimes, I’ll get teased about being well dressed so obviously I don’t care about other people’s opinions. To me it’s about two things: if you are participating in a social ritual, then participate. I can’t go to some places the Middle East with my head uncovered. I don’t rail against the machine about casual or USA wear and go uncovered. I conform.

The second is why do you feel so important that you need to be contrary??? If you go to a black tie event wear black tie clothes. Stop acting like your personal issues ***** the tradition, norms and ethos of the event. It’s spoiled and disrespectful to IMO. I’m not going to a hike in a ball gown. Why come to a ball in converse tennis shoes??? SMH!
LOL! I feel a lot of the same way. I always seem to be on the tail end of trends despite my best efforts. LOL! Thankfully they did!!! I labored under that law for many a year.I like many of the rockstud bags but, don’t care for the rockstud shoes at all. But, I did think they were all still very much “in”.
Thanks for the mod shots!!!! I’m going to Dior next weekend to play around with some bags and see what I come up with.

Exactly, you put it much better. More a matter of respecting the event/location than my use of blend in. If someone invited you to a wedding and you feel like wearing sneakers, you suck it up because it’s your friends wedding. So, why do otherwise for a dressy dinner?! I don’t get it either! I find most people my age do that a lot (20s). Especially people who care more about looking “sexy” vs appropriate for the event/dinner