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

[More bags]

Feeling sad I can't take any of mine out for a spin on this sunny day. You all must be a bit bored with me showing you the same bags year after year but anyway here are my ivory white bags. I mostly wear them in the Summer but the YSL can work all year round.

The one I had first was my large YSL Marjorelle (2009) and still one of my favourite large bags, it's been so great.
The oldest in age is my grandmother's 1940s Arceau clutch, I think the hw is brass. The craftsperson at Hermes worked on it for free because she said it was such an honour, how lovely was that.
The Gucci Flora Nice was a present from my mother when we went on Holiday in Cannes and NICE about 6 years ago. It is lined with purple linen. It lives next to my bed in Summer.
The Barbato ostrich tote is huge but light weight, an amazing piece I bought in the sale (coz no one is as crazy enough but me to buy a white exotic bag especially that large). I think the texture actually helps conceal marks.
The Gucci Bold BTH's official colour is Chalk but I tell you this is the bag I worry most about regarding getting dirty. I probably should have gone for the black but never mind.
I have an off-white and snake Chanel Cambon tote that I always forget about - until I need to go to a wedding.

Great bags. I love the Majorelle, it looks great with your strap and your chic outfit.

 

[baghabitz34]

Feeling sad I can't take any of mine out for a spin on this sunny day. You all must be a bit bored with me showing you the same bags year after year but anyway here are my ivory white bags. I mostly wear them in the Summer but the YSL can work all year round.

The one I had first was my large YSL Marjorelle (2009) and still one of my favourite large bags, it's been so great.
The oldest in age is my grandmother's 1940s Arceau clutch, I think the hw is brass. The craftsperson at Hermes worked on it for free because she said it was such an honour, how lovely was that.
The Gucci Flora Nice was a present from my mother when we went on Holiday in Cannes and NICE about 6 years ago. It is lined with purple linen. It lives next to my bed in Summer.
The Barbato ostrich tote is huge but light weight, an amazing piece I bought in the sale (coz no one is as crazy enough but me to buy a white exotic bag especially that large). I think the texture actually helps conceal marks.
The Gucci Bold BTH's official colour is Chalk but I tell you this is the bag I worry most about regarding getting dirty. I probably should have gone for the black but never mind.
I have an off-white and snake Chanel Cambon tote that I always forget about - until I need to go to a wedding.

The floral Gucci!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Feeling sad I can't take any of mine out for a spin on this sunny day. You all must be a bit bored with me showing you the same bags year after year but anyway here are my ivory white bags. I mostly wear them in the Summer but the YSL can work all year round.

The one I had first was my large YSL Marjorelle (2009) and still one of my favourite large bags, it's been so great.
The oldest in age is my grandmother's 1940s Arceau clutch, I think the hw is brass. The craftsperson at Hermes worked on it for free because she said it was such an honour, how lovely was that.
The Gucci Flora Nice was a present from my mother when we went on Holiday in Cannes and NICE about 6 years ago. It is lined with purple linen. It lives next to my bed in Summer.
The Barbato ostrich tote is huge but light weight, an amazing piece I bought in the sale (coz no one is as crazy enough but me to buy a white exotic bag especially that large). I think the texture actually helps conceal marks.
The Gucci Bold BTH's official colour is Chalk but I tell you this is the bag I worry most about regarding getting dirty. I probably should have gone for the black but never mind.
I have an off-white and snake Chanel Cambon tote that I always forget about - until I need to go to a wedding.

Your white bags are all very nice, but I adore your grandmother´s clutch! What a treasure to have!

 

[papertiger]

Your white bags are all very nice, but I adore your grandmother´s clutch! What a treasure to have!

Vintage lovers united.

We think Hermes makes nice bags now, but the inside leather of the bag is probably doeskin and about the softest leather I've ever felt and the hands-sewn stitches are tiny.

Great bags. I love the Majorelle, it looks great with your strap and your chic outfit.

Oh thank you, the strap was from a luggage piece. I have usually use my black Cartujana strap these days if any at all. It's quite nice that if I'm earring black the strap disappears.

The floral Gucci!

Thank you. I also (guiltily) remember convincing my mother I had to have the matching loafers which I've only worn twice so far since buying. Maybe this year.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Your embroidered Diorama is incredibly elegant. I'd be interested to know what sorts of outfits (and shoes) you pair it with. Is it a dress-up bag? A business bag? Can you also make it work with casual clothes?

Thank you, Elaine. This is another one of those “Mr. Sparkle knows best” bags because I never would have bought it. I would have felt it was too “much” but, it isn’t. It almost function like a piece of jewelry.

I find it works best with rich pastels and citrus colors similar to these palettes.


Fortunately, these are colors that look great on me. Unfortunately, I don’t have much of anything in these colors.

For me the bag comes across too strong with red and black. It almost looks dated. Can’t wear it with white because it’s eggshell. And, it looks horrible with grey.

It is definitely NOT a work bag. At least not for me. It’s easily worn for date nights, cocktails. And, because I like sparkle. LOL, I can easily wear it with casual dresses or jeans with nice tops and cute sandals. I don’t think I would try it with t shirts and jeans but I don’t really wear that combo anyway.

You will have to explain why the white Chanel is a cracker, . I love your Dior though, it's like sunshine.

Thanks for the compliment on the Dior! The cracker comment is that all beige and ivory Chanel classic flaps remind me of big saltine or club crackers on a chain strap.

my favourite is the Coach exotic tea rose Rogue! nice set of white bags!


My favourite is the dior bag!

Thanks! I agree. That’s why the other two had to go. Lol! But, I’d still like to have a true white bag.

 

[dcooney4]

Feeling sad I can't take any of mine out for a spin on this sunny day. You all must be a bit bored with me showing you the same bags year after year but anyway here are my ivory white bags. I mostly wear them in the Summer but the YSL can work all year round.

The one I had first was my large YSL Marjorelle (2009) and still one of my favourite large bags, it's been so great.
The oldest in age is my grandmother's 1940s Arceau clutch, I think the hw is brass. The craftsperson at Hermes worked on it for free because she said it was such an honour, how lovely was that.
The Gucci Flora Nice was a present from my mother when we went on Holiday in Cannes and NICE about 6 years ago. It is lined with purple linen. It lives next to my bed in Summer.
The Barbato ostrich tote is huge but light weight, an amazing piece I bought in the sale (coz no one is as crazy enough but me to buy a white exotic bag especially that large). I think the texture actually helps conceal marks.
The Gucci Bold BTH's official colour is Chalk but I tell you this is the bag I worry most about regarding getting dirty. I probably should have gone for the black but never mind.
I have an off-white and snake Chanel Cambon tote that I always forget about - until I need to go to a wedding.

All are lovely butI adore that floral Gucci tote.

 

[Sparkletastic]

News from the Quarantine:

I went through all of my shoes and pulled 14 pair that need to go.
• Listed the 2 designer pair
• Pitching 4 (I’d donate them but I can’t get to anyplace)
• Set 8 aside on one shelf - I’ll get rid of them as soon as I find replacements.

I just need to focus and manage my shoes like I did my handbags:
• Keep a list of what I wear
• Aggressively upgrade anything I’m not excited about
• Be relentless about each pair I own being both beautiful and functional (comfortable).

Meanwhile, I’m ticked at one of my good friends. She is having some ladies over on Saturday for dinner and drinks and invited me to come. She said we’ve all been stuck in our houses so we and probably don’t have the virus. So, since no one is “close to 60 or sickly”, we “deserve” a little fun. In the nicest way I know how, I told her she was being selfish, ignorant and short sighted. Our bunch of friends don’t “deserve” to party any more than anyone else. She vehemently disagreed with me and said I was being ridiculous and a “killjoy”.



She is a brilliant, highly successful, extremely well educated and caring woman. How does she not get that this isn’t ok? I’m so bored that I think paint drying would be Friday night excitement. But, it is what it is. SMH! I’m looking at her a little differently now.

 

[papertiger]

Thank you, Elaine. This is another one of those “Mr. Sparkle knows best” bags because I never would have bought it. I would have felt it was too “much” but, it isn’t. It almost function like a piece of jewelry.

I find it works best with rich pastels and citrus colors similar to these palettes. View attachment 4704312

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Fortunately, these are colors that look great on me. Unfortunately, I don’t have much of anything in these colors.

For me the bag comes across too strong with red and black. It almost looks dated. Can’t wear it with white because it’s eggshell. And, it looks horrible with grey.

It is definitely NOT a work bag. At least not for me. It’s easily worn for date nights, cocktails. And, because I like sparkle. LOL, I can easily wear it with casual dresses or jeans with nice tops and cute sandals. I don’t think I would try it with t shirts and jeans but I don’t really wear that combo anyway.
Thanks for the compliment on the Dior! The cracker comment is that all beige and ivory Chanel classic flaps remind me of big saltine or club crackers on a chain strap.
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Thanks! I agree. That’s why the other two had to go. Lol! But, I’d still like to have a true white bag.

now I see

Lovely colours, swat that blue from the yacht colour to a deep turquoise and those are good colours for me too. We'll have you wearing H scarves soon

 

[papertiger]

News from the Quarantine:

I went through all of my shoes and pulled 14 pair that need to go.
• Listed the 2 designer pair
• Pitching 4 (I’d donate them but I can’t get to anyplace)
• Set 8 aside on one shelf - I’ll get rid of them as soon as I find replacements.

I just need to focus and manage my shoes like I did my handbags:
• Keep a list of what I wear
• Aggressively upgrade anything I’m not excited about
• Be relentless about each pair I own being both beautiful and functional (comfortable).

Meanwhile, I’m ticked at one of my good friends. She is having some ladies over on Saturday for dinner and drinks and invited me to come. She said we’ve all been stuck in our houses so we and probably don’t have the virus. So, since no one is “close to 60 or sickly”, we “deserve” a little fun. In the nicest way I know how, I told her she was being selfish, ignorant and short sighted. Our bunch of friends don’t “deserve” to party any more than anyone else. She vehemently disagreed with me and said I was being ridiculous and a “killjoy”.



She is a brilliant, highly successful, extremely well educated and caring woman. How does she not get that this isn’t ok? I’m so bored that I think paint drying would be Friday night excitement. But, it is what it is. SMH! I’m looking at her a little differently now.

This lockdown has seen many casualties, including some friendships. Just know you are right and she is wrong and say you can't go and perhaps no more. If the others are silly enough to go it's on their crazy heads.

 

[dcooney4]

I was actually looking over my shoes today too. I realized that I need some summer shoes that coordinate with my summer bags. Winter boots and bags go together much easier.

 

[Sparkletastic]

now I see

Lovely colours, swat that blue from the yacht colour to a deep turquoise and those are good colours for me too. We'll have you wearing H scarves soon

I’d prefer the deep turquoise too! And, I will be good money that the scarves will always be a no. Lol!

This lockdown has seen many casualties, including some friendships. Just know you are right and she is wrong and say you can't go and perhaps no more. If the others are silly enough to go it's on their crazy heads.

Yes. I’m just surprised. Wouldn’t have seen this action as consistent with who I know her to be.

I was actually looking over my shoes today too. I realized that I need some summer shoes that coordinate with my summer bags. Winter boots and bags go together much easier.

I agree.

 

[whateve]

I’d prefer the deep turquoise too! And, I will be good money that the scarves will always be a no. Lol!
Yes. I’m just surprised. Wouldn’t have seen this action as consistent with who I know her to be.
I agree.

I wonder if my shoes are going to fit after not wearing proper shoes for all this time!

 

[msd_bags]

I wonder if my shoes are going to fit after not wearing proper shoes for all this time!

Wondered about this too.

 

[keodi]

Wondered about this too.

same!

 

[Sparkletastic]

I wonder if my shoes are going to fit after not wearing proper shoes for all this time!

I’m confused. Why?