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

[ElainePG]

I think there's more to it though than just taxes and shipping costs. Even HG bags that would have disappeared in hours are now just sitting, even with reasonably low asking prices. I personally blame Marie Kondo for the whole thing .

And did you see? She now has HER OWN e-site, where she's selling ALL KINDS of useless junk! $75 for a tuning fork and crystal, which supposedly reset your… um… something?

I hope I haven't offended anyone. Maybe tuning forks and crystals work. I'm certainly all for meditation; I do it every evening. But $75 feels like a lot of $$$ for something that will most likely gather dust. Especially when it's being sold by the guru of "tidying up." And don't get me started on the brass tool holder for your kitchen counter, which can be yours for a mere $275.

 

[ElainePG]

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I don't have a lot from this weeks brands, so i will include a couple of odds and ends too....

Valentino .....
grained calfskin small rockstud tote, pink lambskin free rockstud shoulder spike (my favorite summer bag), and 2 scarves....

These are all gorgeous! I love the color of that pink rocketed. I looked at a similar one when DH and I were at the Valentino boutique in San Francisco, and came THIS close to getting it instead of the VLock, but ultimately decided in favor of the VLock. Your pink one is just sooooooooooooo sassy!

Terrific scarves, too.

 

[ElainePG]

My only contribution this week with Proenza Schouler PS Courier small - truly a @Sparkletastic bag!
It’s adorable and all my things fit perfectly!
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This is such a little sweetie!

 

[jbags07]

Thank you! I really do need to use the bow clutch more often. It holds a surprising amount. I think it might look cute with jeans & a sweater (my typical look) on a day when I don't need to carry my entire life around.

It will look fabulous with jeans and a sweater

 

[jbags07]

And did you see? She now has HER OWN e-site, where she's selling ALL KINDS of useless junk! $75 for a tuning fork and crystal, which supposedly reset your… um… something?

I hope I haven't offended anyone. Maybe tuning forks and crystals work. I'm certainly all for meditation; I do it every evening. But $75 feels like a lot of $$$ for something that will most likely gather dust. Especially when it's being sold by the guru of "tidying up." And don't get me started on the brass tool holder for your kitchen counter, which can be yours for a mere $275.

You made me laugh lol, you ate so right too!

 

[jbags07]

These are all gorgeous! I love the color of that pink rocketed. I looked at a similar one when DH and I were at the Valentino boutique in San Francisco, and came THIS close to getting it instead of the VLock, but ultimately decided in favor of the VLock. Your pink one is just sooooooooooooo sassy!

Terrific scarves, too.

Thank you very much I agree about the white studs with the pink Sassy and fun! And your Vlock is a such a beautiful elegant bag...i just love it

 

[muchstuff]

And did you see? She now has HER OWN e-site, where she's selling ALL KINDS of useless junk! $75 for a tuning fork and crystal, which supposedly reset your… um… something?

I hope I haven't offended anyone. Maybe tuning forks and crystals work. I'm certainly all for meditation; I do it every evening. But $75 feels like a lot of $$$ for something that will most likely gather dust. Especially when it's being sold by the guru of "tidying up." And don't get me started on the brass tool holder for your kitchen counter, which can be yours for a mere $275.

Marie Kondo has never “sparked joy” for me...every time I hear that phrase I want to set something on fire .

 

[More bags]

Thank you. Those Muses were iconic.

Sorry to enable you on the double-faced wool/cash coat. Mine is as comfortable as a dressing gown and sometimes that's just what I want. Very cold here today.


I'm glad you asked this question because I sorted my list today:

Terre d'H 200ml for DH - should keep him going for a while.
Chanel hand cream (white 'egg') for 4 different people - the world's most stylish hand cream
Chanel, Bleu de Chanel travel pouch (fragrance and atomiser) for male friend who is always very generous
YSL manifesto for another friend (her sig scent)
Brora cashmere mittens for 3 others
I usually bake bread for the office.
I have to find something for another couple but they are always buying homeware so...???

My Wishlist:
Asprey gold brooch (I never said I was cheap to run )
V&A museum pass for a year
Present to self, Gucci Flora silk blouse (50% paid for)

I think I may pop back tomorrow for Gucci's Rush that's on offer.

If I see that coat on second discount I will grab it as I will feel it was meant to be, most likely some smarty will pick it up and take it home before I make it back to the store! Wonderful gift ideas, cashmere mittens sound delightful! I hope Santa delivers your Asprey brooch, too!

What a marvelous color!

It makes me happy to know that your Evie is so right for you - what a great (and tempting) bag.
I’m thrilled too to be your twin with the FP - it’s just the most marvelous neutral. And now our Fifi has one too!

This picture made me google the YSL Marjorelle - I love sculptural bags (unless they need their own chair. Danse Lente - I’m looking at you) and this one is beautiful.

Absolutely! This is one of the bags I carried in September when I did the 4 bags for the month because I knew this one would cover any ‘extra’ need I might have. My only quibble I might have with it, is that it doesn’t have a top handle. Which i wasn’t aware that was really a *need* for me before finding this thread. A top handle allows me to grab the bag (from the shelf, cubby, car seat) without squashing the body of the bag. That’s the only thing this bag is missing. But - zomg - the silver color, and the leather are amazing.

As for gifts - a case of champagne for my DIL, an Apple Watch for DS1 because it can pick up A-fib, a purse made locally with a Tarot card hand painted on it for DS2’s SO, and I’m still thinking about the rest. For myself - I would like the compact Silk’in wallet in a bright color, but honestly this has been a very good year. All my sons will be home on Christmas Day - so my heart will be full.

I’m giggling at the utility of the Apple Watch being used as a lie detector! I also have a compact Silk’in wallet on my someday list. I’m glad you will be surrounded by your whole family during Christmas. My boys are little enough it is hard for me to imagine a time when they won’t be home for Christmas.

My daughter and one of my sons wanted coats. I found a long oatmeal colored coat for my daughter at theory and my son a slim cut one that he wanted at Calvin Kein . I had actually seen one for him that Was higher quality but he picked the Calvin from the photos I sent him.
For me I still don’t know what I want much to my husbands dismay.

Both coats sound terrific. So great to think that they will think of you every time they put on their warm coats, like getting a hug from Mom.

I hadn't thought of that… you're quite right!
There's another thread where someone posted photos of herself carrying clutches with casual outfits, which was a real eye-opener for me. I only carry this bag when I'm in a dressy outfit. But I'm going to challenge myself (next year) to wear it with jeans.

I saw @diane278 clutch outfits and she looks fabulous. Diane, you’re inspiring us on this thread. Elaine, I think you could pull off your Valentino Bow clutch with casual outfits, too!

 

[Cookiefiend]

If I see that coat on second discount I will grab it as I will feel it was meant to be, most likely some smarty will pick it up and take it home before I make it back to the store! Wonderful gift ideas, cashmere mittens sound delightful! I hope Santa delivers your Asprey brooch, too!

I’m giggling at the utility of the Apple Watch being used as a lie detector! I also have a compact Silk’in wallet on my someday list. I’m glad you will be surrounded by your whole family during Christmas. My boys are little enough it is hard for me to imagine a time when they won’t be home for Christmas.


Both coats sound terrific. So great to think that they will think of you every time they put on their warm coats, like getting a hug from Mom.


I saw @diane278 clutch outfits and she looks fabulous. Diane, you’re inspiring us on this thread. Elaine, I think you could pull off your Valentino Bow clutch with casual outfits, too!

- not a lie detector - but Atrial fibrulation. A-fib for short. Both my son and I have it - as does my mother. My grandfather had an almost fatal one that changed his life forever, and ours as well. The watch is supposed to catch any episodes, the idea being that if they are too frequent or last too long - get yourself to the doctor. My oldest is a worrier and the knowledge might help him worry less! I hope...
I looked at the compact Silk’in in H, but they only had etoupe.
I miss the days when they were small, but I love the days when I have them all home now.

 

[momasaurus]

So everyone is having trouble selling lately it seems like? I thought it was just me, but a couple of you have mentioned a slow market....usually this time of year is a good time to sell, i wonder why things are so slow?

Hermes scarves are at an all-time low - I am seeing things sell for shockingly low prices. (Of course, if I were still acquiring I'd be happy!). And I have two Trims listed that are generating absolutely no interest. IDK why things are so slow....

 

[momasaurus]

Thank you for such a lovely compliment!
Not 12… but just 19. Our anniversary is November 16th - that's the day we went to Champagne.

Hahahaa! Thank you!

Thank you! We were surprised too - and by how she does seem to follow you around the room!

Bwahahahaa!!! I was worried… fortunately it wasn't pouring! I shortened the strap and moved it to my front so it was more under the umbrella, but it still got a little wet. I kept brushing it off as much as possible, and hoping for the best. I do think that the moisturizing and polishing before helps. I've left it out for another polishing this weekend.
It still looks amazing.

You are so welcome!

Thanks everyone for all the kind anniversary wishes!

Box is the most wonderful leather. Yummy. When I look at the new Bs and Ks in togo I just think - um, no.

 

[momasaurus]

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I don't have a lot from this weeks brands, so i will include a couple of odds and ends too....

Valentino .....
grained calfskin small rockstud tote, pink lambskin free rockstud shoulder spike (my favorite summer bag), and 2 scarves....

LOVE that black rockstud!!

 

[momasaurus]

I only have one Prada bag and a six key holder from them.

This is gorgeous!!

 

[momasaurus]

Thank you! Yes, I've been waiting to post the new Valentino until we reached the letter "V"… and I've been impatient! It's box leather, so that makes me a bit nervous, but so far I haven't scratched it. And I've decided (I'm quoting someone here; was it you, @momasaurus ?) that I'm not running a bag museum. Bags are to be used, not worshipped.

Yep. No museums here. I use the good silver for backyard cookouts also, because why not?

 

[momasaurus]

And did you see? She now has HER OWN e-site, where she's selling ALL KINDS of useless junk! $75 for a tuning fork and crystal, which supposedly reset your… um… something?

I hope I haven't offended anyone. Maybe tuning forks and crystals work. I'm certainly all for meditation; I do it every evening. But $75 feels like a lot of $$$ for something that will most likely gather dust. Especially when it's being sold by the guru of "tidying up." And don't get me started on the brass tool holder for your kitchen counter, which can be yours for a mere $275.

OMG - I did not know this.
Let's buy a lot of stuff to help us downsize, LOLOL.