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

[Katinahat]

Love this!! And nice color! Enjoy your new bag!
I'm torn on this Mulberry tote. This size is a bit big for me for daily wear, but I find the smaller one a bit small for my frame (for my liking).

I can see your point. It is certainly quite big but really light for mulberry leather so hopefully will make a good everyday bag for me. I don’t carry much but need the option to bring work home occasionally. Plus for shopping there is lots of volume to fill.

My go to day bags at the weekend are smaller crossbody satchel styles.

 

[msd_bags]

I can see your point. It is certainly quite big but really light for mulberry leather so hopefully will make a good everyday bag for me. I don’t carry much but need the option to bring work home occasionally. Plus for shopping there is lots of volume to fill.

My go to day bags at the weekend are smaller crossbody satchel styles.

So true, lol!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I love the kiss lock coin purses! Why are these so rare now? Great for access! Nice wallet!

This wallet is sold as "easy to handle" especially for the elderly... I laughed when I read the description. So liking a nice kiss lock and well made card slots makes me elderly...
I would have bought it did it come with a second zipped section. It´s not even expensive- around 70 Euro if I am not mistaken. Maybe it´s time for a good wallet clear out and learning to live with a smaller size than I´m used to.

 

[ElainePG]

Not me. I prefer dessert to the main course.

Well, I'll admit that when DH and I are going to a restaurant, I ALWAYS check out the dessert menu first!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Your bag looks great in both the modelling shots. It has relaxed over time but looks like you have simply enjoyed using it.

I have posted this photo in a few places - on mulberry tote thread and also general new bag thread - as it is beautiful and I’m delighted with it. My contents are switched into it ready for work tomorrow but it would equally be good as a weekend day or travel hand luggage bag.

Here it is with the flowers DH gave me for Valentine’s Day. The second shot is of the contrasting suede interior with the pouch attached. It’s very light and I like really the colour. Feet would have been an advantage I feel but certainly not a deal breaker especially as it was a gift.

View attachment 4668262 View attachment 4668267

Apologies it’s not red but I’ve got several pinky red contents in it!

That’s a great tote, I like the contrast lining!

German Esquire do a wallet with a kiss clasp coin compartment inside for more comfortable access.

Nice! And it’s red! ❤️

 

[momasaurus]

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 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.

Nice to see you here! (blushing)
I am the same way about pens. So terrified of staining, although I have purchased pre-loved bags with ink stains, LOL.
This thread has really helped me curtail my spending, although I have become enamored of some bags that I didn't know about before (looking at you, @Cookiefiend!).
Looking forward to seeing some of your special items!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Nice to see you here! (blushing)
I am the same way about pens. So terrified of staining, although I have purchased pre-loved bags with ink stains, LOL.
This thread has really helped me curtail my spending, although I have become enamored of some bags that I didn't know about before (looking at you, @Cookiefiend!).
Looking forward to seeing some of your special items!

Sorry!
(That Studio bag is the bomb though!)

 

[ohmisseevee]

I might have to add the Strathberry East-West Crossbody that I tried on at Nordstrom yesterday to my wishlist. I've actually seen it online before but was really impressed when I looked at it and tried it on in person. I really love how the leather feels and the compartmentalizing inside, the link style of the chain (which can be doubled up to use as a shoulder bag), and the overall look.

 

[More bags]

So nice to see how your red/burgundy collection has evolved, @More bags . The 2020 version is beautifully curated.

The Coco Handle is such an interesting bag to me, because of its versatility. And now you also have me interested in the WOC. I haven't owned a WOC in years, and I never owned a good one (just a little nylon Bagallini)… do you find that you use yours often?

Thanks for the kind words Elaine! I am loving my Coco Handle.
I have two WOCs, a black caviar leather one and a red lambskin one. I use them regularly and perhaps not as frequently as some of my more favourite bags (they are middle of the pack in usage in my bag wardrobe.) While they are great lightweight bags, they are small bags - some say they are SLGs, however I carry them as bags. The downside is that I have to remove the contents of my wallet or card case to put in the slots or pockets. It fits a full sized EpiPen, my phone, lipstick and car key fob. I don’t put my sunglasses in the WOC and for some people that is a complete no go. I do like wearing a WOC for movies, hockey games, dinners out, it works for me for school pick up/drop off, walking around at the mall and grocery shopping.
I hope it helps!

 

[More bags]

Oh my - that Coco Handle is just gorgeous. And that bag that makes me look at Chanel.
There’s no C store where I live, I did pop into the one in West Palm Beach a couple of weeks ago... I didn’t see anything I loved but perhaps if I *had* seen one, I would have been tempted. Thank goodness there’s not one in Maui,

Thanks Cookie, I love my Coco Handle, too! It fits the formula for one of your favourite bag styles - top handle with a long strap!

Gorgeous selections! They keep getting better.

Thank you dear dc!

Your reds are so deep and perfect. Love!!

Thank you for your kind words Rhl!

 

[More bags]

I found my reds from 2017 and 2018 on my phone. I don’t think I was able to post in 2019.
View attachment 4667751
View attachment 4667752

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
View attachment 4667763
I realized I have a true red Massaccesi Flora SLG that I don’t have a picture of.

Btw, I forgot to post that even my wallet is burgundy - Bottega Veneta in Dark Barolo and also I got a Mulberry leather bracelet in Oxblood. (Pictures from last year)
View attachment 4667775

Beautiful collection of red and burgundy bags. I love your BV wallet.

 

[More bags]

I posted my 3 red bags in the 2019 thread and have not added or sold any since they give me great coverage across bag types - 28 Kelly (day bag), tpm Evelyn (casual bag), and medor (date night, formal bag).

Hi @lynne_ross, I remember your gorgeous reds. It’s great they are still in your collection - perfect for every occasion!

 

[More bags]

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?

View attachment 4667805

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)
View attachment 4667802 View attachment 4667803

Here are the fountain pen matching my ball pen and my second set from Pelikan together with their ostrich case.
View attachment 4667801

Your wallet is a wonderful red. Wow, check out that Pelican family and beautiful ostrich case!

Trailer Trash bag in Paris.
Yippeeh, I was lucky and my boy took one decent photo of me... hubby´s pics are blurred.
View attachment 4667807

You look lovely and elegant!

 

[More bags]

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 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.

Welcome to the thread @dharma. Congratulations on your purchasing restraint last year. How do you like your Dionysus WOC? I get tempted by them every so often and I have to remind myself I don’t need one.

 

[More bags]

Bag spill for Red Week.
Yesterday afternoon I carried my Valentino Vlock Shoulder Bag to a concert. The bag was my birthday present from DH last year. It's box calf, very stiff, and on the small side, so I find that it's good for dressy special events rather than knock-around daily use.
With no trouble, it held:
- my iPhone X
- pill case
- card case
- cough drops
- sunglasses
- keys
- lipstick
- chocolate chip cookie

No, I don't normally run around with cookies in my bag! But the performance venue has a little shop that sells pre-concert munchies, including the absolutely best chocolate chip cookies in the whole. entire. world. We have a subscription to the concert series, so once a month I buy a cookie. And then I tuck it away in my bag to have with coffee the next morning. Hey, it's got all the basic food groups, right? Eggs, wheat, butter, sugar, chocolate…

View attachment 4668064

Beautiful bag and spill pic! The leather looks amazing and I want your cookie!

Another red bag. I've had this one forever, but I just updated it with a wider strap a few montha ago to reduce wear & tear on my neck & upper back.

I believe I'm twins with @msd_bags on this one? It's the Marc Jacobs Mini 54 in Flame Red. And the strap is also by Marc Jacobs.

View attachment 4668101

Fantastic red!