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

[Katinahat]

It's called "Shrunken Calf." Really! I am NOT making this up!
At the time I bought it, I wondered… how does one shrink a calf? Leave it out in the rain? Wash it, and then put it into the dryer on too high a temperature???
The details on it are fantastic. The leather is great, and even little touches like the braiding on the handle.
As I said, it's a fabulous bag… it just isn't working for ME any more. Sigh.
And I'm so sorry to hear about your feet. Can you find pretty flats that don't hurt?
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Hah hah! That is a great name (and loving the visual images you’ve created). It’s a lovely bag all round.

I’ve got to wear a rise of 2-3cms most of the time. Little wedges or small block heels work. There are some quite pretty things about fortunately.

 

[momasaurus]

I have one (the small courier) and I love it. It has lovely leather, inside and out - which is one of the things i like most about it. It's also a perfect size (all my stuffs fit) and it's lightweight minus the chain strap.

Oooh I will check it out, thanks

 

[momasaurus]

It's called "Shrunken Calf." Really! I am NOT making this up!
At the time I bought it, I wondered… how does one shrink a calf? Leave it out in the rain? Wash it, and then put it into the dryer on too high a temperature???
The details on it are fantastic. The leather is great, and even little touches like the braiding on the handle.
As I said, it's a fabulous bag… it just isn't working for ME any more. Sigh.
And I'm so sorry to hear about your feet. Can you find pretty flats that don't hurt?
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That is also a fabulous color

 

[Cookiefiend]

It's a bag I've had for 6 years, and when I bought it I didn't have the shoulder & upper back stuff that I have now. I got a great deal of use out of it for about 4 years. I carried it everywhere! But last year I was using it one day, and I realized that the strap was digging in to my shoulder when I carried it cross body (which is the way I need to carry it, since the strap is long). And even though I don't carry much, just the weight of the leather seemed awfully heavy.

My solution was to buy a wider strap for it. This camo one, by Marc Jacobs.
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In retrospect, this was NOT one of my better ideas! To my eye, the camo pattern fights with the classic lines of the bag. The wider strap does make the bag a bit more comfy to carry, because the weight is distributed better, but I still don't find myself reaching for the bag.

Dare I say this? My Alexa no longer "sparks joy."

It’s a beautiful bag, would a different wide strap work?
(I admit the MJ does clash, but I think that’s more the pattern)

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I'm late as usual, which I guess is good as I have no orange or yellow bags. My red bags are an oxblood small BV Veneta, a "dunkelrot" small Longchamp LP Cuir, and a patent wristlet by Hobo:
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And my SLGs are are all Hermes (2 Calvis, 2 Bastias, 1 MC2 Euclide card case, 1 agenda cover and 1 Bearn)except the Longchamp key case. The top Bastia is a super dark oxblood.
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I love all your reds, but simply adore the little wristlet- such a quirky littly flash of colour!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

It's a bag I've had for 6 years, and when I bought it I didn't have the shoulder & upper back stuff that I have now. I got a great deal of use out of it for about 4 years. I carried it everywhere! But last year I was using it one day, and I realized that the strap was digging in to my shoulder when I carried it cross body (which is the way I need to carry it, since the strap is long). And even though I don't carry much, just the weight of the leather seemed awfully heavy.

My solution was to buy a wider strap for it. This camo one, by Marc Jacobs.
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In retrospect, this was NOT one of my better ideas! To my eye, the camo pattern fights with the classic lines of the bag. The wider strap does make the bag a bit more comfy to carry, because the weight is distributed better, but I still don't find myself reaching for the bag.

Dare I say this? My Alexa no longer "sparks joy."

I´m sorry to hear you´ve fallen out of love with your Alexa bag. I really like it, especially with the camo strap- it´s edgy and accentuates the simple elegance of the bag while taking it to a new level.

 

[msd_bags]

nice! Proenza is a brand I wish I knew more about.
Anyone?

Not Proenza in general, but i just love this particular tote style! I have 2 of them. Each has its own personality. The black has thick and chewy leather. The grey is suede and it feels so lush!

 

[doni]

It's a bag I've had for 6 years, and when I bought it I didn't have the shoulder & upper back stuff that I have now. I got a great deal of use out of it for about 4 years. I carried it everywhere! But last year I was using it one day, and I realized that the strap was digging in to my shoulder when I carried it cross body (which is the way I need to carry it, since the strap is long). And even though I don't carry much, just the weight of the leather seemed awfully heavy.

My solution was to buy a wider strap for it. This camo one, by Marc Jacobs.
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In retrospect, this was NOT one of my better ideas! To my eye, the camo pattern fights with the classic lines of the bag. The wider strap does make the bag a bit more comfy to carry, because the weight is distributed better, but I still don't find myself reaching for the bag.

Dare I say this? My Alexa no longer "sparks joy."

That is a such a lovely Alexa!
Satchels are not so much in fashion right now, but love the style, the school girl vibes... I have come to accept they don’t work for me though. At the time it came out I excitedly got the Proenza PS1 and ended up selling because of quality issues but also because the style really didn’t suit me and my way to carry bags.
I’d be sad to see that Alexa go though.

 

[dcooney4]

Not Proenza in general, but i just love this particular tote style! I have 2 of them. Each has its own personality. The black has thick and chewy leather. The grey is suede and it feels so lush!
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The leather on these are amazing.

 

[dcooney4]

It's called "Shrunken Calf." Really! I am NOT making this up!
At the time I bought it, I wondered… how does one shrink a calf? Leave it out in the rain? Wash it, and then put it into the dryer on too high a temperature???
The details on it are fantastic. The leather is great, and even little touches like the braiding on the handle.
As I said, it's a fabulous bag… it just isn't working for ME any more. Sigh.
And I'm so sorry to hear about your feet. Can you find pretty flats that don't hurt?
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They actually had some alexa bags at the Mulberry outlet. They were very pretty though they looked slightly different than yours. Very pretty but I did not lift it to see the weight as they only had black and oxblood . I was looking for a summer bag.

 

[momasaurus]

Not Proenza in general, but i just love this particular tote style! I have 2 of them. Each has its own personality. The black has thick and chewy leather. The grey is suede and it feels so lush!
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Oh, these are gorgeous!!! I am really a minimalist when it comes to bag bling and these are perfection. Love the tassels too. Thick? Chewy? Lush? You are killing me.

 

[whateve]

That is a such a lovely Alexa!
Satchels are not so much in fashion right now, but love the style, the school girl vibes... I have come to accept they don’t work for me though. At the time it came out I excitedly got the Proenza PS1 and ended up selling because of quality issues but also because the style really didn’t suit me and my way to carry bags.
I’d be sad to see that Alexa go though.

I love the look of satchels but I'm really more of a shoulder bag girl. It's taken me a while to accept that.

 

[doni]

I love the look of satchels but I'm really more of a shoulder bag girl. It's taken me a while to accept that.

Same here! Shoulder bag all the way, in combination with clutch/crook of the arm, but not crossbody. It also took me too long to understand that...

 

[essiedub]

Oh my goodness - what eye candy these are!
I love the tiny YSL bag - like a postcard! ❤️

All fabulous (love the Plume!), and these "specials" - Wow. What is the one on the right? Love the shape and clasp!

What a gorgeous collection of reds, @essiedub . I'm particularly fascinated by the Yves St Laurent piece (is it a wallet?) in your "specials" photo.

Heehee I was a total sucker for the whole YSL ymail series! It is a replica of an envelope sent to the maison (by Yves?)
Here’s my wee collection :
- red minaudiere with crystal clasp..so pretty, I just adore it!
- makeup pouch in patent - YSL patent is really nice..so pliable and soft
- cardholder/wallet type pouch. The back has the triangle flap - just like an envelope.
- finally the powder highlighter with its own matching carry bag - that was just too cute!

 

[Katinahat]

That is a such a lovely Alexa!
Satchels are not so much in fashion right now, but love the style, the school girl vibes... I have come to accept they don’t work for me though. At the time it came out I excitedly got the Proenza PS1 and ended up selling because of quality issues but also because the style really didn’t suit me and my way to carry bags.
I’d be sad to see that Alexa go though.

I love the look of satchels but I'm really more of a shoulder bag girl. It's taken me a while to accept that.

Same here! Shoulder bag all the way, in combination with clutch/crook of the arm, but not crossbody. It also took me too long to understand that...

Interesting thoughts on the crossbody/satchel style. I posted a picture of my Alexa on Sunday as it’s my absolute go to casual weekend bag. I love the convenience of its long strap and the vibe as it bounces along beside or slightly behind me. It’s so easy to get things in and out plus my hands are free for shopping! I have a small bayswater satchel and a coach mercer I wear crossbody too. Great bags I use a lot but not quite my Alexa.

Shoulder or over the arm bags I generally use for more formal or work. I have some that have a crossbody option too.

It’s good to have different styles so I can pick by how I’m feeling and by what I’m doing that day.

How do you decide what works best for you?