2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

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Fantastic bag spill pic, my eye goes right to your wonderful red wallet. I hope it turned out okay. You’re very funny, missing items - tissues, spoons, ketchup :giggle: I love it.
Thanks for showing your Pelikan ballpoint pen, it’s pretty.

Thank-you! There´ll always be unspeakable items in my purses... did I mention the stones my son picked up from the floor in Paris and the bottle of soap bubble fluid?

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My poor wallet turned out halfway ok, again. There´ll always be a matte spot where I lost my nerve and rubbed too much, though. Even acrylic leather paint won´t cure that... It has been getting a little shabby over time (it must have been with me for over 5 years) and I´d consider replacing it if I only could find another huge one -like a standard brick!- with two zipped compartments and the second one not only a flat one for cards, but a full compartment, in red and and decent quality. It´s only L.Credi, a household brand.(The flash caught exactly the area in question and makes it look awful. It´s almost invisible in true life)
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Here are the fountain pen matching my ball pen and my second set from Pelikan together with their ostrich case.
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I found my reds from 2017 and 2018 on my phone. I don’t think I was able to post in 2019.
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And now in 2020, I still have the same bags from 2018, except for the leather Longchamp and the smaller nylon Longchamp (Neo). The Neo has been replaced by another red (plum?) nylon Longchamp Le Pliage Club though not in my next photos.
So here are my “true” reds
Marc Jacobs 54 in Flame Red
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Another Marc Jacobs, 1984 in Terracotta (orange-y, but since I put it under Reds in previous years I am categorizing it here)
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Massaccesi midi Minerva in Red Cherry nappa
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Somewhere along the way, my interest turned to Oxblood. Except for the Mulberry, all others were from 2019.
Mulberry Small Zipped Bayswater in Oxblood
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Givenchy Pandora in Oxblood
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Massaccesi Zhoe Legend in Port (merinos leather)
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And finally, a Longchamp pouch
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I realized I have a true red Massaccesi Flora SLG that I don’t have a picture of.

Woweeee! Thanks for posting. Look at all the reds! I am really intrigued by the Marc Jacobs - is it briefcase size? Looks like it has a “tote” opening in the middle and flaps? I am always a sucker for interesting features as in the double zipper top opening of the Pandora. Seems like it would work really well for a get away weekend bag? I’d love to see a modeling shot of this. :yes: Finally, the Longchamp with the red flap..I like the monotone of this vs. the typical brown leather. Was it a special issue? What a great red collection!:drinks:
 
My wallets are all full size (but the small Prada has now captured my attention!) with zipper compartments. Maybe because of the size, I'm not bothered at all by zippers. In addition to coins I also keep two single keys in there that I use rarely but don't want to lose track of.

Yes a zipper on the full-size wallets would work fine because you can see in it and get your hands in it to pull out a coin.
I really don’t mind the big wallets, so long as it’s not too fat.:giggle: I have also liked using a WOC with all the built in slots and find it to be convenient when I don’t need to carry all my other accoutrements (paPer calendar, notebook) ...it’s just that I don’t like crossbody. I need to get over that but it interferes and messes with everything ..scarf, necklace, wired earphones..ugh it makes me crazy!:whut:
 
That Mulberry mini wallet is such a beautiful red. How do you like it?
Thank you! I grabbed it when I heard that Mulberry was going to be discontinuing the tree on their SLGs (plus, it was on sale).
I like it for certain purposes, but because it's a zip-around I find that I don't carry it often. It holds a limited number of CCs, plus a few folded bills. So it doesn't work for me as an everyday wallet, but it's good in certain small bags. Still, it's not something I'd ever part with.
 
Hi everyone! With encouragement from the fabulous @momasaurus I’m going to give it my best to join this thread. I’ve read a bit of last year and all of this one and I think it’s a great way for me to dig into my closet and appreciate all that I’ve collected. I’d also love to downsize but I am a bit of a fashion hoarder ( my 20 yr old daughter is enjoying some of my 80’s fiorucci and Henry Lear from college, so it suits her!). My hope is that I can dig up, clean out and do my best not to acquire. And maybe get a little encouragement along the way. Last year I only purchased two bags, an Hermes Aline mini bag the first week of the year and a Gucci Dionysus WOC on the last day of the year. So pretty much a whole 11 months without a bag purchase. I’d like to keep that up and even do better.

I love all the photos and will see what I have in the red family to contribute. A shout out to @cowgirlsboots on your fabulous vintage style. I’ll try to share some of my vintage as well, although your collection is TDF. I love that you love the Dior trash bags! I was such a pre Dior Galliano fan and collected mostly his evening wear. It’s all boxed up but my DD did try some on for her prom, lol.

I’m also amazed at the pen bravery going on here. I am terrified to carry pens in any of my bags and switched to pencils. The thought of a pen strike or ink spill in a beloved bag kills me. I suppose a nice pen case would solve all that terror :lol: funny thing is, I don’t baby my bags otherwise.

Sorry for the long intro post, I look forward to participating as best I can. My work keeps my posts intermittent, but I will try to keep up.
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Quick mod shot from earlier today. I'm always casual these days!
Casual chic - perfect!
I found my reds from 2017 and 2018 on my phone. I don’t think I was able to post in 2019.
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And now in 2020, I still have the same bags from 2018, except for the leather Longchamp and the smaller nylon Longchamp (Neo). The Neo has been replaced by another red (plum?) nylon Longchamp Le Pliage Club though not in my next photos.
So here are my “true” reds
Marc Jacobs 54 in Flame Red
View attachment 4667761
Another Marc Jacobs, 1984 in Terracotta (orange-y, but since I put it under Reds in previous years I am categorizing it here)
View attachment 4667759
Massaccesi midi Minerva in Red Cherry nappa
View attachment 4667760
Somewhere along the way, my interest turned to Oxblood. Except for the Mulberry, all others were from 2019.
Mulberry Small Zipped Bayswater in Oxblood
View attachment 4667762
Givenchy Pandora in Oxblood
View attachment 4667764
Massaccesi Zhoe Legend in Port (merinos leather)
View attachment 4667765
And finally, a Longchamp pouch
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I realized I have a true red Massaccesi Flora SLG that I don’t have a picture of.
The MJ 1984 is a beautiful red, and I like the clasp! ❤️
Beautiful red collection! :heart: :heart: :heart:

The Studio bag is :tup: :tup: :tup:
Thank you Elaine! I do love that bag - it’s the perfect size. ❤️
 
Hi everyone! With encouragement from the fabulous @momasaurus I’m going to give it my best to join this thread. I’ve read a bit of last year and all of this one and I think it’s a great way for me to dig into my closet and appreciate all that I’ve collected. I’d also love to downsize but I am a bit of a fashion hoarder ( my 20 yr old daughter is enjoying some of my 80’s fiorucci and Henry Lear from college, so it suits her!). My hope is that I can dig up, clean out and do my best not to acquire. And maybe get a little encouragement along the way. Last year I only purchased two bags, an Hermes Aline mini bag the first week of the year and a Gucci Dionysus WOC on the last day of the year. So pretty much a whole 11 months without a bag purchase. I’d like to keep that up and even do better.

I love all the photos and will see what I have in the red family to contribute. A shout out to @cowgirlsboots on your fabulous vintage style. I’ll try to share some of my vintage as well, although your collection is TDF. I love that you love the Dior trash bags! I was such a pre Dior Galliano fan and collected mostly his evening wear. It’s all boxed up but my DD did try some on for her prom, lol.

I’m also amazed at the pen bravery going on here. I am terrified to carry pens in any of my bags and switched to pencils. The thought of a pen strike or ink spill in a beloved bag kills me. I suppose a nice pen case would solve all that terror :lol: funny thing is, I don’t baby my bags otherwise.

Sorry for the long intro post, I look forward to participating as best I can. My work keeps my posts intermittent, but I will try to keep up.
:flowers::flowers::flowers:
Welcome!! To be honest, I never even thought about leaking with carrying pens! I rarely have them in my bags and, when I do, they’re not nice brands at all. But that is a good point!
 
Hi everyone! With encouragement from the fabulous @momasaurus I’m going to give it my best to join this thread. I’ve read a bit of last year and all of this one and I think it’s a great way for me to dig into my closet and appreciate all that I’ve collected. I’d also love to downsize but I am a bit of a fashion hoarder ( my 20 yr old daughter is enjoying some of my 80’s fiorucci and Henry Lear from college, so it suits her!). My hope is that I can dig up, clean out and do my best not to acquire. And maybe get a little encouragement along the way. Last year I only purchased two bags, an Hermes Aline mini bag the first week of the year and a Gucci Dionysus WOC on the last day of the year. So pretty much a whole 11 months without a bag purchase. I’d like to keep that up and even do better.

I love all the photos and will see what I have in the red family to contribute. A shout out to @cowgirlsboots on your fabulous vintage style. I’ll try to share some of my vintage as well, although your collection is TDF. I love that you love the Dior trash bags! I was such a pre Dior Galliano fan and collected mostly his evening wear. It’s all boxed up but my DD did try some on for her prom, lol.

I’m also amazed at the pen bravery going on here. I am terrified to carry pens in any of my bags and switched to pencils. The thought of a pen strike or ink spill in a beloved bag kills me. I suppose a nice pen case would solve all that terror :lol: funny thing is, I don’t baby my bags otherwise.

Sorry for the long intro post, I look forward to participating as best I can. My work keeps my posts intermittent, but I will try to keep up.
:flowers::flowers::flowers:
Welcome to the group.
 
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