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

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I hope you feel better soon and that someone is looking after you and your littles.
I am sick too, not fun and I have a job interview today.

Oh! I hope you recover enough to make it to that interview and score it.

 

[ElainePG]

Oh, no! I hope you feel better soon!

I’m a little under the weather as well. Have just been achy and tired for the last couple of days. Woke up nauseous, but that passed, fortunately. I don’t have a fever so I feel like I’m in purgatory, waiting to see which way this is going to turn.

So sorry to hear it! I hope it tips in the direction of good health.

There are germs the size of sea lions roaming around this time of year. Last year we went to an open house on New Years day, and three days later I came down sick with bronchitis that lasted practically through the entire month of January. So even though it wasn't terribly sociable, this year The Hubster and I stayed out of the party scene as much as possible. And so far, so good.

I'm not really big on large parties anyway... I prefer small gatherings where you can sit down and have actual conversations (that whole introvert/extrovert thing we were discussing yesterday!). So this wasn't a huge sacrifice.

 

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What does "13P" stand for? I've been googling around, and though I find pix of bags that look like yours (sorta... but not nearly as nice) the description just says that the size is 226. Nothing about 13P.

That's right. Ruthenium. It's Hermès that uses palladium hardware, right?

2013 Printemp which stand for spring summer 2013.

 

[ElainePG]

I hope you feel better soon and that someone is looking after you and your littles.
I am sick too, not fun and I have a job interview today.

Oh, dear. Best of luck on the job interview. I hope you'll be able to fake your way through it with a good bag, a killer outfit, and lots of mascara.

And then back to bed with a mug of hot tea and honey.

 

[Annabel Lee]

This thread moves too fast
I’m currently lurking and liking

I like the stories of women at work breaking the mould with their style

I dress fairly conservatively (either full suits or coordinated blazers with a black trouser on most days) and I wear tall heels in the office on most days.

A month ago, I was chatting with a bunch of my colleagues at an office outing. One of them said, in front of everyone, “Do you ever not bring your A-game? Do you ever say I just can’t be bothered? You always look so put together and your outfits are perfect.”

That was so nice! Especially since I feel I don’t bring my A-game on many days

I’m always grateful for unexpected compliments. I also try to give compliments diligently when I like something someone is wearing/doing/saying.

What a nice compliment!

No no no no not selling the Prada pink bag. I love it!! heart singing and dancing love

I may have combined too many bag updates in one post!

I am selling two bags to make space for two bags.
- The two out are a Kate Spade and a Karen Millen.
- The two in are my pink Prada and the small brown purse in the pictures.
- The Selma is currently on a “love it or list it” challenge. I carried it today.

Yes, on the YSL vs Jimmy Choo you and @Sparkletastic and @Annabel Lee all made very relevant points about not settling, and I agree it would be false economy.

I just love that pink Prada. And seeing the WOCs from YSL v. Jimmy Choo in side-by-side pictures, I really like the YSL. Nice choice.

Got it!!! It all makes sense now... and I can certainly see why the Selma is on your "love it or list it" list. It might be redundant. Or, as a friend of mine says, "It belongs in the Department of Redundancy Department."

Settling, in the long run, is never a good idea. No matter what (or who... whom???) we're discussing. I'm sure many of us have learned this the hard way!

Department of Redundancy Department! That made my week!

I love my swarovski costume pieces. Love! I can't wear costume earrings for very long because my ears get sensitive. Costume jewelry. Rings I don't do because my finger will change colors. And I'm not big into costume necklaces because I like to leave it on for showering because I'm lazy. But costume stuff on my wrist for the day? Yes please!!!! Love costume bracelets.
I can barely type this out but I really invested in a gold bracelet with precious stones imbedded about 8 years ago. It fell off while I was scrambling to nurse a young one in public and I didn't notice and I never found it. It was a five digit value. After that I pretty much gave up on precious stuff on my wrist. The exception is an heirloom 24k bracelet from my paternal grandmother.

Ugh, how awful. I'm so sorry.

my first OUT confirmed today - 1 bag OUT for Jan

That was quick! Congrats!

 

[ElainePG]

2013 Printemp which stand for spring summer 2013.

Thank you... this explains why I wasn't able to find anything remotely like it on line! Dang!!!

 

[whateve]

I love my swarovski costume pieces. Love! I can't wear costume earrings for very long because my ears get sensitive. Costume jewelry. Rings I don't do because my finger will change colors. And I'm not big into costume necklaces because I like to leave it on for showering because I'm lazy. But costume stuff on my wrist for the day? Yes please!!!! Love costume bracelets.
I can barely type this out but I really invested in a gold bracelet with precious stones imbedded about 8 years ago. It fell off while I was scrambling to nurse a young one in public and I didn't notice and I never found it. It was a five digit value. After that I pretty much gave up on precious stuff on my wrist. The exception is an heirloom 24k bracelet from my paternal grandmother.

Most of my costume jewelry are bracelets too. I like that I don't have to worry about them. I have a lot of swarovski too. I have trouble putting them on unless they have easy clasps, which are easier to find on costume jewelry. I also have some leather bracelets.

 

[whateve]

I can totally relate. Two years ago I lost a gold ring my father gave me when I was a kid. It had one small diamond in the middle. I took it off my finger while I washed my hands at work and left the bathroom. I realized it and went back there literally five minutes later and it was gone. It was already kinda late and there weren't many people left at work. Until today I still hope that the ring explodes on the person's finger. Now I just don't wear real jewelry anymore, only silver and steel. I even wanted to buy a white gold necklace, just not to have to take it off when I shower, but I still didn't do it.

I’m so sorry about your bracelet. I hate losing anything, and I’m sure losing something of that value must have just made you feel sick.

You know, we all talk about using our nice things, but the fear of something getting lost is legitimate. I have a Stephen Webster bracelet that is one of the most striking pieces I own, but I almost never wear it because I’m so afraid of the clasp coming undone. Bracelets are tricky — I want to be able to put them on and take them off easily, but don’t want to risk losing them. I’m most comfortable with cuffs for that reason.

DH lost his wedding ring taking it off to wash his hands in a public restroom.

I lost two bracelets when we moved. I don't know if the movers swiped them. Both were custom made. One was made of gems we had mined ourselves, so it was really special. The gems were sapphires and rubies. They weren't huge but it was very sentimental and the setting was really nice.

 

[Sparkletastic]

OMG I found out about this book last month! Didn’t read it yet, but I’m looking forward to. I watched a talk with the author and everything he said did impress me a lot. I had so many problems in my last relationship that I’m sure could have been avoided if we both knew better about this subject.
I’m all about time and gifts — and the gifts don’t have to be pricey at all, even a single flower or some food will do. I just like to know the other person remembered me in a loving way.

(I’m so off topic lol sorry!)

We always go off topic. It keeps the thread fun!

Yes, people who like gifts aren’t about the money spent its more that the person was thinking about them and got something they’d like. Which is really sweet.

I love the concept behind the book - that you have to give love in the way the other person can receive it, not the way you want to give it. It keeps us focused on the other person’s needs and wants vs what will make us feel good to do for them.

Mr. S. obviously loves giving me gifts. (He can go crazy in December with my bday and Christmas.) I’m very appreciative and it does make me feel spoiled. BUT!!! I’m thrifty and gifts are my dead last love language. LOL! So I had to gently remind him that what I really wanted next was for him to put up the new drapes I bought and get my car serviced. Not another “thing”. He did a and said he’d take care of those things when he gets back.

You are so sweet Sparkletastic!

Just speaking the truth. It’s stunning.

I am quality time followed by acts of service. Those are my husband’s top two as well. I was shocked that I wasn’t physical touch and he was shocked that I wasn’t gift-giving [emoji23] This book is a great read and it can’t solve all of your problems, but is very insightful and gives you context around certain things you may not understand in your partner or in a relationship.

Also, #ambivert!! I went crazy when I had a job where I worked remotely for almost a year, and interacted with other people mostly when I traveled for work (outside of my husband and my dogs). Then, I found the most extroverted community ever in the six months I worked in consulting and it pulled me over to the extroverted side so much more than I thought possible! But, the reality is that I am somewhere in between and can call on both side when needed!

Yep. Just because you want one more than the others doesn’t mean that other things don’t make you feel loved. I’m very physically affectionate and can’t imagine not cuddling my family. But, I really feel loved whenever anyone helps me with things. I think it’s because I’m so independent and am usually the helper / doer. It’s nice to have someone actually realize I’m not Superwoman and can appreciate a helping hand.

another introvert here, i can make efforts and spend some time with other people, or in a big public place (like a mall, e.g.) but then i need to get back into my shell and spend some time without anyone
My last Dec purchase arrived yesterday, i have been interested in this line since the day it was released, but didn't rush and took my time to know it better. Eventually decided to get something little - a pouch. The bag would not be 100% success for me. And of course, the colour i wanted was sold out in all stores
Thank god there's NAP!! so, here it is, my new and first IN SLG - Balenciaga Triangle pouch/clutch

This is so cute!

I love your listing system on Evernote. Very organised and useful.

Which WOCs are on your wish list? Gold YSL and which colour in Chanel?

Don’t get too many WOCs at once Sparkle. They’re useful, but the mini bag phase will subside, or we may get tired of playing bag Tetris!



Love, love, love I remember this bag from last year. It’s stunning



It really is gorgeous!



Congratulations! I love this royal blue. And well done on exercising restraint to get the more useful pouch instead of the bag!

Thanks for the compliment on my tracking note. It’s super easy which is why I can keep up with it. Anything more complicated and I wouldn’t do it.

I agree on caution about WOC’s since the mini bag phase will eventually fade. But, I look at the WOC’s as solutions for evening bags. I don’t know if you were on the thread when I said I never spend “good” money on evening bags because I can’t find ones I love and they have such limited use. Except for using the black Diorama for work in my laptop bag, I won’t use these bags during the day as the size is impractical. For me these are strictly date night / evening bags. For that use the small size will always be “in”.

The only two WOC’s I’d want to add are a gold (YSL or Diorama) and a pink (Chanel or Diorama). I’ll wait til I find them on sale or preloved in new or like new condition because I won’t wear these often and the price points don’t make sense to me. Particularly the Chanel WOC pricing.

I established a rule 2 years ago that’s worked very well for me. I spend more on the bags I use the most v the specialty bags. I used to do the opposite and then I ended up with boring, plain every day bags and pretty “special” bags that rarely left the shelf. The interesting result of my switch is that it’s broadened my mind on what an every day bag is. For example, I my silver Diorama and gold Chanel boy casually all the time. I never would have done that before. I would have felt they were too precious. But, they aren’t and they look super cute with nice casual to cocktail wear. The one area I’m stymied on with this philosophy is work bags. I don’t feel comfortable with wearing obvious logos at work (even just an LV clasp like on the LockMe series makes me worried) so, I can’t find bags I love that are also practical and brand quiet. #thehandbagstruggleisreal

 

[Sparkletastic]

And while I'm being a Debbie Downer I might as well whine that I'm sick in bed these few days. I think my fever broke though.
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I hope you feel better soon!

While we’re talking losses, last year I lost a 1ct diamond pendant off my neck somehow. I was gutted.

I have a hard time doing bangle bracelets because they bang on the desk when I’m working.

my first OUT confirmed today - 1 bag OUT for Jan

Congrats.

 

[HopelessBagGirl]

Feel better soon!

Thank you very much!

Oh, no! I hope you feel better soon!

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Thanks and I hope you get well without a full blown flu!

I’m so sorry about your bracelet. I hate losing anything, and I’m sure losing something of that value must have just made you feel sick.

Definitely a completely awful experience.

I hope you feel better soon and that someone is looking after you and your littles.
I am sick too, not fun and I have a job interview today.

Oh no! Hope you get well soon and hope you rock your interview besides!

I hope you feel better ASAP! No fun in starting the year sick D:
I took a course of antibiotics until last 30th because of a sore throat. Germs, go away!!

Thank you!

I can’t imagine how awful you felt at losing your bracelet. That is a heartbreaking loss.

Seriously. Definitely a punch in the gut loss.

Oh, ugh. I'm so sorry to hear it.

Thanks!

Most of my costume jewelry are bracelets too. I like that I don't have to worry about them. I have a lot of swarovski too. I have trouble putting them on unless they have easy clasps, which are easier to find on costume jewelry. I also have some leather bracelets.

I love my leather bracelets and all my cheapy $50-300 bracelets/watches. I have fun with them. My wrist is just not a safe place to store valuables like my fingers/neck/lobes IMO. I do put in fine earrings and wear fine necklaces because they stay on for weeks or months at a time.

 

[Sparkletastic]

I totally get what you mean. It’s nothing like losing a pet or a person, but it eats away at you. I HATE losing things — it’s like I take it personally!

I totally get it. I also hate losing things because it feels like money out the door. I hate having to spend twice on something.

I hope you feel better soon and that someone is looking after you and your littles.
I am sick too, not fun and I have a job interview today.

Good luck on. Your interview. You can do it!!!

I am posting a more dressed up look with my medium Lady Dior. Since I put the strap on for the demo shots last week, I have been using it and kinda like it

On the topic of flat shoes, these are very comfortable (Franco Sarto); I think because of the ankle strap and high vamp.

Finally..camera really does add weight yuk. I will join the weight loss group here. I can live without bread but have a weakness for dried fruit ..have to give that up .goal is -15lbs

Don’t ask why the photo is blurry..I don’t know. I focused on me ..yet still

Happy New Year everyone!
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Your pics are really making me want the Lady Dior even more - if that’s possible. Lol!

And good luck on the weight loss journey. I got on the scale today and decided it’s a vicious liar with an agenda to take me down.

So sorry to hear it! I hope it tips in the direction of good health.

There are germs the size of sea lions roaming around this time of year. Last year we went to an open house on New Years day, and three days later I came down sick with bronchitis that lasted practically through the entire month of January. So even though it wasn't terribly sociable, this year The Hubster and I stayed out of the party scene as much as possible. And so far, so good.

I'm not really big on large parties anyway... I prefer small gatherings where you can sit down and have actual conversations (that whole introvert/extrovert thing we were discussing yesterday!). So this wasn't a huge sacrifice.

”Germs the size of sea lions”

Thank you very much!

Thanks and I hope you get well without a full blown flu!


Definitely a completely awful experience.

Oh no! Hope you get well soon and hope you rock your interview besides!

Thank you!

Seriously. Definitely a punch in the gut loss.


Thanks!



I love my leather bracelets and all my cheapy $50-300 bracelets/watches. I have fun with them. My wrist is just not a safe place to store valuables like my fingers/neck/lobes IMO. I do put in fine earrings and wear fine necklaces because they stay on for weeks or months at a time.

I just think I’m just not a bracelet gal. Other than my one diamond tennis bracelet (which I’m hoping to upgrade this year) I just don’t like wearing anything on my wrist. I don’t even like watches. Stuff on my wrists feels “fiddly”.

It’s good we talked about this. I should probably sell my other fine bracelets since I don’t wear them. Argh! It’s amazing how I keep finding wardrobe “blind spots” and “dead zones” as a result of this thread.

 

[Rhl2987]

I hope you feel better soon and that someone is looking after you and your littles.
I am sick too, not fun and I have a job interview today.

Good luck at your interview! I hope you rock it!

 

[Rhl2987]

I picked up a few more things than this and did a full reveal over on the Hermes thread, but here is my new Birkin 25 with a scarf and small charm that will all be accompanying on my upcoming weekend babymoon to Austin! #newyearnewbag Have to get my wears in!!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Congrats on the sale and the purse you got from your friend is very lovely.
Actually, your WOC issue makes me thinking about pondering issue.

Thank you for the compliment!
What are you pondering about WOCs?

I love my swarovski costume pieces. Love! I can't wear costume earrings for very long because my ears get sensitive. Costume jewelry. Rings I don't do because my finger will change colors. And I'm not big into costume necklaces because I like to leave it on for showering because I'm lazy. But costume stuff on my wrist for the day? Yes please!!!! Love costume bracelets.
I can barely type this out but I really invested in a gold bracelet with precious stones imbedded about 8 years ago. It fell off while I was scrambling to nurse a young one in public and I didn't notice and I never found it. It was a five digit value. After that I pretty much gave up on precious stuff on my wrist. The exception is an heirloom 24k bracelet from my paternal grandmother.

So sorry that you lost your bracelet! That’s awful!

I hope you feel better soon and that someone is looking after you and your littles.
I am sick too, not fun and I have a job interview today.

I hope you aced the interview! Keep us posted, and get better soon

What a nice compliment!



I just love that pink Prada. And seeing the WOCs from YSL v. Jimmy Choo in side-by-side pictures, I really like the YSL. Nice choice.


Department of Redundancy Department! That made my week!


Ugh, how awful. I'm so sorry.


That was quick! Congrats!

Thank you very much

DH lost his wedding ring taking it off to wash his hands in a public restroom.

I lost two bracelets when we moved. I don't know if the movers swiped them. Both were custom made. One was made of gems we had mined ourselves, so it was really special. The gems were sapphires and rubies. They weren't huge but it was very sentimental and the setting was really nice.

Oh that’s terrible, especially if you think they were stolen. I’m so sorry.