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

[Sparkletastic]

No green bags which makes me sad because I really want one. I just can’t find the perfect shade of green anywhere.

So, on to blue!

2016:
• Gucci Soho Tote in real nubuck with ghw
• Kate Spade Saturday Mini A bag in cobalt leather with ghw

2020:
• Miss Dior Sliding Chain in Blu Persan lambskin w/shw
• Gucci Small Dionysus in Navy calfskin with aged silver hw
I’m really happy with these changes. I was cuckoo in love with the teal nubuck on the Gucci tote but I didn’t reach for it. It was just a little too big. I used the KS a ton but just felt I could do better with something more my style.

And, I did! I already mentioned I’m insanely in love with the Miss Dior Sliding Chain bags. This blue was my first one and she’s super special - DD found her preloved online and Mr Sparkle gave her to me as a gift.

And, I have drooled over the Dionysus since they were introduced but didn’t find “mine” til Mr. S bought this one for me last October while we were in Hawaii. I need a better picture of her though. This one looks like a mug shot.

 

[Sparkletastic]

And my pinks (no purples)...

2016:
• Prada Mini Double Zip Tote in Tamaris (salmon pink) saffiano leather w/ghw2020:
I still have the Prada which I love!

I’ve added:
• Miss Dior Sliding Chain in Hot Pink Lambskin w/shw
• Fendi Mini Mon Tresor in pale pink leather w/ mixed silver and rose gold hardwarePink is my FAVORITE color!!! And, I use my pink bags quite a bit. I have salmon, hot and dusty pink which is a great range but, I do kinda want a true pink bag even though I have zero need for one.

I’ve thought long and hard about getting a M/L pink Chanel flap but I can’t / won’t / ain’t gonna give up my Miss Dior. IMO those two bags are too similar to have both in the same size range and same color. That leaves me thinking that I should get a true pink H Kelly. I’m not an H fan but I think the Kelly is super cute in bright colors. So, getting a K in that color would allow me get the color I want while feeling I’m adding something unique to my collection.

Still thinking though. For that amount of money, I always choose diamonds. Mr. S would have to surprise me with it and he’s not an H fan. So, maybe I should just put a photo of it in my closet and call it a day. LOL!

 

[Sparkletastic]

My red and burgundy bags,

2017

• Chanel 13P Red Reissue 226 Aged Calfskin
• Chanel 00V Red Quilted Lambskin Wallet on Chain
• Ferragamo Rouge Noir Ginny Shoulder Bag

2018

• 1 in 1 out: Added Chanel 17B Small Burgundy Quilted Caviar Lizard Coco Handle, Sold Ferragamo Ginny

2019

• The group photo in the 2019 thread was the same as the 2018 thread
• Shortly after the pic was posted I did a 1 in 1 out: Added Hermes Rouge H Garden Party 36 Negonda, Sold Louis Vuitton Batignolles Horizontal

2020
I feel I have good coverage for my red and burgundy bags, a tote, a hand held, a shoulder bag and a small bag/WOC. I especially like the versatility of the Coco Handle, Reissue and WOC in that I can carry them multiple ways - shoulder carry (single strap or double strap Reissue and WOC), crossbody, by the handle (Coco Handle) or as a clutch (WOC).
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Beautifully done curation, @More bags! Kudos!!!

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…

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This is a stunning bag!

For Red Week

Bags
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SLGs (left)and Office accoutrements (right)
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And closeup of the “specials”
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OMG! You win the Internet for gorgeous reds! I’m especially drooling over your Lady Dior and that little envelope clutch! I also love seeing your Dior Le Trente. I used to have the same bag!

 

[Sparkletastic]

For orange/yellow week, I have the same bags as last year - crevette kelly and an orange kelly wallet that I use as a small purse with a silver h chain necklace.

I am still wanting a yellow bag but the right one has not caught my eye. I think my perfect yellow was a chick colour picotin from a couple years back but the colour was not released here and I could not find on my travels. Someday...

Pics please!

I don't think my yellow/orange bags have changed since last year.
Coach sunflower duffle from 2012
Coach Audrey patent cinched tote from 2012
Coach Soho belted pouch from 1997
Coach skinny case from around 1995 (I never use this. I got it in new condition and just like having it in my collection.)

Oooooh! Love the belted pouch. Is it more of a bucket bag?

@Sparkletastic where are you? Miss you much. I hope you are well

Oh, Sweetie! I just saw this. Thank you for thinking of me.

 

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Is anyone else getting sick and tired of singing "Happy Birthday" (twice, yet!) a million times a day, to ensure that you're washing your hands for a minimum of 20 seconds?

Here's a free link to a web site which creates a handwashing routine from any song you select. You have to know the song title and artist, or you can choose "custom" and write your own song! The program generates a poster which can then be printed and hung up next to your sink.

Here's the link to the web site: https://washyourlyrics.com

And (and I do realize this totally reveals my age!) here's the poster I'll be taping up next to the kitchen sink tomorrow. The song is "Doo Wah Diddy," by Manfred Mann. It's a very silly song. But it's got a good beat, and you can dance to it.

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This is awesome and I was singing along to it too.

 

[Sparkletastic]

BOTD today. I only went out to pick up a blazer from my new favorite ethical and sustainable store, but I switched out my bag for it!

This is a ridiculously cute bag!!!! Love!!!!!

I do try to match my jewelry to the hardware on my bag, except for my wedding ring which I wear with everything. Unless the hardware is an unusual color like RG or pewter.

Oops, I do and it drives me crazy. I can´t even explain where this obsession has come from. I wear silver jewellery and this generally means no gold hardware on my handbags- or jackets/coats- at least as soon as what I´m wearing is supposed to be an "outfit".
Sometimes I catch myself refusing to wear shoes with a tiny golden fastener in combination with a silver hardware bag.... "grandma" rules of fashion?

I’m late to this discussion but, I cannot take mixing metals on my jewelry and handbags. The only exception is I always wear my wedding set (wg) no matter what. But, honestly, I’m so cuckoo on this that I tried to talk Mr. Sparkle into getting me a gold set. That went over like a lead balloon. Hey...if my plot had worked... LOL!

The odd thing about my obsession on matching metals is that I never notice what anyone else has on re: metals

I don’t, however, have any rules of matching anything else. In fact I prefer to coordinate vs match unless I’m going for a specific look like all black or all winter white.

 

[More bags]

I’m going to try to catch up on the color showcase. My 4 year handbag journey has been about upgrading and streamlining my collection to be both more aesthetically pleasing and more practical. No closet museum pieces.

2016:

• Chanel 10C Red Caviar Jumbo Classic Single Flap /shw
• •Prada Fuoco Saffiano Double Zip Tote w/ghw
• •Gucci Red Leather Small Soho Shoulder w/ghw
• Angela T Red Croc Embossed Leather Clutch with Wrist Strap w/shw

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Still have the sofa but, none of the bags survived the last 4 years.

2020:

• Chanel Red Lamb Jumbo Classic Double Flap w/shw
• Trussardi Red Mini Lovy

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I’m super happy with the changes I’ve made. I sold the Chanel SF and replaced it with the DF because I didn’t like the SF’s caviar leather - muuuuuch prefer lamb for this color. I miss the Prada’s usefulness but, it was just the wrong color. I’d LOVE to have this in black with shw but they only make it with shw. I still love the idea of the Gucci but, I never reached for it. The drop was a little off for me. When I wore it, it fell just above my elbow. I prefer just at / above hip for a shoulder bag.

I adore red bags but, I don’t see me buying another. I’m very happy and content with what I have.

Orange & Yellow Bags

2016:
Dooney & Bourke Alto Evelina Tote in orangeView attachment 46949052020:
Miss Dior Sliding Chain Shoulder Bag in yellow Lambskin with ghwView attachment 4694904
I liked the look of the orange D&B. But the hardware was cheaply made and several people had problems with it breaking so it had to go.

I am a Miss Dior Sliding Chain bag fanatic and literally squealed and shrieked when I found this bag resale for 1/6th of retail in near pristine condition. Every time I wear this bag, I feel happy.

No green bags which makes me sad because I really want one. I just can’t find the perfect shade of green anywhere.

So, on to blue!

2016:
• Gucci Soho Tote in real nubuck with ghw
• Kate Spade Saturday Mini A bag in cobalt leather with ghw
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2020:
• Miss Dior Sliding Chain in Blu Persan lambskin w/shw
• Gucci Small Dionysus in Navy calfskin with aged silver hw View attachment 4694930View attachment 4694928
I’m really happy with these changes. I was cuckoo in love with the teal nubuck on the Gucci tote but I didn’t reach for it. It was just a little too big. I used the KS a ton but just felt I could do better with something more my style.

And, I did! I already mentioned I’m insanely in love with the Miss Dior Sliding Chain bags. This blue was my first one and she’s super special - DD found her preloved online and Mr Sparkle gave her to me as a gift.

And, I have drooled over the Dionysus since they were introduced but didn’t find “mine” til Mr. S bought this one for me last October while we were in Hawaii. I need a better picture of her though. This one looks like a mug shot.

And my pinks (no purples)...

2016:
• Prada Mini Double Zip Tote in Tamaris (salmon pink) saffiano leather w/ghwView attachment 46949432020:
I still have the Prada which I love!

I’ve added:
• Miss Dior Sliding Chain in Hot Pink Lambskin w/shw
• Fendi Mini Mon Tresor in pale pink leather w/ mixed silver and rose gold hardwareView attachment 4694944View attachment 4694942Pink is my FAVORITE color!!! And, I use my pink bags quite a bit. I have salmon, hot and dusty pink which is a great range but, I do kinda want a true pink bag even though I have zero need for one.

I’ve thought long and hard about getting a M/L pink Chanel flap but I can’t / won’t / ain’t gonna give up my Miss Dior. IMO those two bags are too similar to have both in the same size range and same color. That leaves me thinking that I should get a true pink H Kelly. I’m not an H fan but I think the Kelly is super cute in bright colors. So, getting a K in that color would allow me get the color I want while feeling I’m adding something unique to my collection.

Still thinking though. For that amount of money, I always choose diamonds. Mr. S would have to surprise me with it and he’s not an H fan. So, maybe I should just put a photo of it in my closet and call it a day. LOL!

Gorgeous eye candy Sparkle! I love your reds - delicious! I notice a lamb flap collection - they are beautiful and the best saturated colours. Great job curating your collection!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Here is the new baby B!

What a little cutie!

View attachment 4684395My green collection: Ivy green Coach Rogue, moss green Coach Tabby, green MK wristlet trio, LV cosmetic case, green Coach Rexy wallet, green camo pouch.

Great greens. I haven’t seen the Tabby before. Super cute!

I only have 2 green bags:
Massaccesi Victoria in Africa RT Avocado leather:
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and Gigi NY crossbody (Google photo)
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Your Gigi is the perfect shade of green!

Late post: Feb 16 week. Can you tell I'm a red person!!! Lol. Chanel double flap, Hermes: birkin 25, Kelly Ado, mini evelyne, silk n wallet , Alexander McQueen tote, Gucci: exotic dionysus, disco bag, tote, LV: alma, giant neverfull, longchamp: limited edition Paris bag, and a backpack.

What a stunning collection of reds! Great range of styles and types. Yummy!

My blues .... I will make a decision to use them this month. I think I used the Antigona twice only .... ugh. It’s really stiff. I wear my Pochette Métis A LOT. Plan yo get another color.

That Antigona is a stunner! I’ve wanted one for a while but never pulled the trigger because they seem a little boxy. I’m sorry to hear yours is stiff.

My blues! Dior Be Dior, Hermès Vibrato Picotin, and my new Hermès Dalvy.
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The Dalvy came in early this year, but I kept it under my hat - had too much going on, felt kinda like I had made a fuss over it earlier and it didn’t pan out (so I felt like a nincompoop), and so I just waited to reveal in the color week. Twins with @momasaurus, she’s a Navy Lady. The leather is gorgeous inside and out. I’ve got to get used to the closure - it’s tight and you’ve got to kinda squeeze the bag at the top a bit. There’s apparently a learning curve!

Looooove your blue Dior!

 

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Beautifully done curation, @More bags! Kudos!!!
This is a stunning bag!
OMG! You win the Internet for gorgeous reds! I’m especially drooling over your Lady Dior and that little envelope clutch! I also love seeing your Dior Le Trente. I used to have the same bag!

Thank you Sparkletastic!

 

[whateve]

Pics please!
Oooooh! Love the belted pouch. Is it more of a bucket bag?
Oh, Sweetie! I just saw this. Thank you for thinking of me.

Thanks! I would say the belted pouch is like a bucket bag. It has a belt with a snap rather than a drawstring, but otherwise is very similar. When you unsnap it, it opens wide so it is easy to get to everything, and it is easy to snap it back closed.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Gorgeous eye candy Sparkle! I love your reds - delicious! I notice a lamb flap collection - they are beautiful and the best saturated colours. Great job curating your collection!

Thank you!
And, yes. In the past if someone said lamb and flap, I got goofy eyes and my wallet magically opened. Now, however, I’m deliberately trying NOT to buy more flap bags because I like having variety.

I’d love to add arm carry or top handle back into my collection. The ones I’ve had in the past were beautiful but not exactly right for me for one reason or another.

 

[Sparkletastic]

My black bags have gone through crazy change. I don’t own any of the ones I owned in 2016.

2016:

• Prada Bauletto in nero saffiano w/ghw
• Monika Chiang black leather and pony hair bucket w/shw
• Dior Soft tote in black patent leather w/shw
• Chanel Jumbo black patent classic single flap w/shw
• Proenza Schouler black leather small courier with mixed shw/ghw
• Micheal Kors Leigh black goatskin w/shw
• Urban Expressions Faux Alligator clutch
• Michael Kors Mini Hamilton Crossbody black w/shw

2020:

• Louis Vuitton LockMe II BB in black / shw
• Fendi Large By The Way in black / shw
• Jimmy Choo Raven in black / shw
• Max Mara Large Whitney in black / shw
• Saint Laurent Mono Cabas in black / black hw
• Dior Ltd Edition Studded So Black WOC
• Chanel City Rock Shopper Tote in black w/shw
• Saint Laurent Lou Camera Bag in black w/black hw

Can you tell I’m enjoying the black bags with black hardware trend. Even though almost a third of my bags are black, I’m ok with that because I wear each of them a LOT! And I get bored with black bags easily so I need variety.

The only bag I miss is my Prada Bauletto. Love how sleek that bag is. But, I didn’t wear her that often.

Despite all the change, my black bags are the only color I still need to actively curate. I want to replace my Fendi BTW in the next year or two. I’ve worn this bag over 100 times since I bought it 4 years ago. :faints: And, except for a little bit of slouching, it still looks almost new. That means it was a great purchase!! But, I’m tired of it. So, I’m on the look out for a super practical, super durable, good looking everyday bag. If they ever make the Prada double zip bag in black with shw, I’m getting it in a heartbeat.

I also plan to get three other back bags:
a dressy-ish medium sized flap bag (likely either the Chanel Boy or Chanel SF jumbo), a “proper”, sophisticated arm carry / top handle bag (no idea what that will be) and a swap out for my Chanel tote. I love the look of this tote but want something a little lighter with more capacity for travel. A bonus would be a pretty little black bag with ghw but, that isn’t something I’m actively looking for.

 

[dcooney4]

My black bags have gone through crazy change. I don’t own any of the ones I owned in 2016.

2016:

• Prada Bauletto in nero saffiano w/ghw
• Monika Chiang black leather and pony hair bucket w/shw
• Dior Soft tote in black patent leather w/shw
• Chanel Jumbo black patent classic single flap w/shw
• Proenza Schouler black leather small courier with mixed shw/ghw
• Micheal Kors Leigh black goatskin w/shw
• Urban Expressions Faux Alligator clutch
• Michael Kors Mini Hamilton Crossbody black w/shw

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• Louis Vuitton LockMe II BB in black / shw
• Fendi Large By The Way in black / shw
• Jimmy Choo Raven in black / shw
• Max Mara Large Whitney in black / shw
• Saint Laurent Mono Cabas in black / black hw
• Dior Ltd Edition Studded So Black WOC
• Chanel City Rock Shopper Tote in black w/shw
• Saint Laurent Lou Camera Bag in black w/black hw

View attachment 4695065View attachment 4695069Can you tell I’m enjoying the black bags with black hardware trend. Even though almost a third of my bags are black, I’m ok with that because I wear each of them a LOT! And I get bored with black bags easily so I need variety.

The only bag I miss is my Prada Bauletto. Love how sleek that bag is. But, I didn’t wear her that often.

Despite all the change, my black bags are the only color I still need to actively curate. I want to replace my Fendi BTW in the next year or two. I’ve worn this bag over 100 times since I bought it 4 years ago. :faints: And, except for a little bit of slouching, it still looks almost new. That means it was a great purchase!! But, I’m tired of it. So, I’m on the look out for a super practical, super durable, good looking everyday bag. If they ever make the Prada double zip bag in black with shw, I’m getting it in a heartbeat.

I also plan to get three other back bags:
a dressy-ish medium sized flap bag (likely either the Chanel Boy or Chanel SF jumbo), a “proper”, sophisticated arm carry / top handle bag (no idea what that will be) and a swap out for my Chanel tote. I love the look of this tote but want something a little lighter with more capacity for travel. A bonus would be a pretty little black bag with ghw but, that isn’t something I’m actively looking for.

I love how you have curated your bags over the years to such a stunning collection. Well done.

 

[momasaurus]

WOW....did he ever!!!
All our stores that even have TP have a two package limit. And, not many stores do!

I did find a source for N-95 face masks locally and they had cartons of them.
So, I bought three boxes.

Here hospitals are begging for masks for health professionals!

 

[momasaurus]

I was able to get one box of N-95 masks and I'm donating them (except for 4) to a local hospital. They're in dire need and healthcare providers are seriously at risk and having to use a mask for an entire week, in some cases! And some hospitals have enough supplies only to last through Saturday. It's a serious, serious problem.

Thank you for this. Ordinary people don't need masks right now when health professionals are taking such chances with their own safety.