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

[whateve]

I’m confused. Why?

I think feet flatten out when you don't wear shoes.

 

[essiedub]

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.

Just love the Majorelle! Does yours have a texture? Or simply that superb patent? I really need to improvise a strap for mine. What a great idea!

 

[ladysarah]

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.

I think it’s very tempting to go out and meet friends and do something fun, until one hears of people they know dying. And then start wondering if they killed them. Speaking for myself, until the beginning of March I did not realise how serious this was and was still planning trips and outings.

 

[papertiger]

I think it’s very tempting to go out and meet friends and do something fun, until one hears of people they know dying. And then start wondering if they killed them. Speaking for myself, until the beginning of March I did not realise how serious this was and was still planning trips and outings.

Wow, can you imagine the guilt? I could never forgive myself.

 

[papertiger]

Just love the Majorelle! Does yours have a texture? Or simply that superb patent? I really need to improvise a strap for mine. What a great idea!

I don't even think I have another YSL bag, lots of clothes but not so many accessories. It's a natural thick calf leather with slightest sheen but mostly translates as matte. That seems to be 'my thing' if I think of Hermes Swift bags which are not so different.

You have to be careful adding straps on bags that are not designed for it but it's just a little extra help isn't it?

 

[ipsum]

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

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Where did you find such great colour palette guide? It'd be a major help to see how to pair everything.

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”.

I wouldn't dare. I'ven't dared to go to hairdresser either because one can carry the virus without any symptoms at the beginning... On the bright side, she'd have the immunity when she recovers and if she gets sick.

I think it’s very tempting to go out and meet friends and do something fun, until one hears of people they know dying. And then start wondering if they killed them. Speaking for myself, until the beginning of March I did not realise how serious this was and was still planning trips and outings.

I'm so sorry. Financial crisis might hit someone very hard let alone any sickness.

 

[momasaurus]

Let's talk about grey since I'm not using them atm. Grey is one of the best neutrals for me but the wrong texture or shade actually sucks light out of me too.

Anyone remember Bottega's New Light Gray around 2014? I was very excited because in the stock photos the light bounced quite nicely but in person it was too matte 'cement' grey for me. H Gris Mouette are issue too (in anything but Clemance which bounces light). So disappointing to have to forgo. Pigskin or ostrich often looks good in grey because they have their own texture. Same with shades of grey, H Gris M too straight, Etoupe, too brown, Gris T, too milky, Etain just right. No wonder so many people like a good black bag .

Before it's too late I'm putting my favourite grey bags here:

Gucci Large Bamboo Top-handle hand-painted 'Stone' on boar-skin with double strap. The texture may be trompe l'oeil but it works

Vintage Titti del Aqua Croc and polished-calf mini bag - see, a bit shiny.

Hermes Etain (side-out) Double Sens (Maxi). See it Sikkim leather, the light bounces off it, a bit like a finer Swift.

A guest appearance by my gunmetal BV Cervo hobo (I guess it will make another appearance in metallic week). Another interesting player with light.

GREY-T color analysis!!!

 

[papertiger]

GREY-T color analysis!!!

Thank you

Questions for you all. Sticking with neutrals, which greys, whites and/or creams do prefer and why?

 

[Sparkletastic]

Where did you find such great colour palette guide? It'd be a major help to see how to pair everything.

I wouldn't dare. I'ven't dared to go to hairdresser either because one can carry the virus without any symptoms at the beginning... On the bright side, she'd have the immunity when she recovers and if she gets sick.


I'm so sorry. Financial crisis might hit someone very hard let alone any sickness.

Google. I find that if I put in the right search terms, I can find great palettes for any number of uses.

Thank you

Questions for you all. Sticking with neutrals, which greys, whites and/or creams do prefer and why?

I tend to like neutrals with white or blue undertones. Of those, I prefer white, rich greys and silvery greys (no super pale greys as the look washed out to me.) I want to like taupe but I can’t find one that works for me.

Some of these aren’t as crisp as I like but they are the best representation I could find.
I am trying to like creams and caramel browns with a touch of warmth (my eyes are a light caramel / toffee brown so I figure those tones should “match“ me. But, I’m not convinced yet. Lol! It feels like I’d have to overhaul my wardrobe to accommodate since I don’t have any brown / burgundy anything and these tones feel either washed out or a little “attacked” by black.
I hate neutrals with a greenish cast which is odd since my second favorite color is green.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I’m confused. Why?

Feet seem to be lazy and comfort seeking- at least mine are. They seem to expand when I´m wearing Ugg boots or flip flops all the time and then will have to learn to play by the rules again when nice shoes enter the scene....

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Thank you

Questions for you all. Sticking with neutrals, which greys, whites and/or creams do prefer and why?

my only neutral is black...

 

[Cookiefiend]

View attachment 4704000 My two ‘whites’ which are Coach’s chalk color. Coach Bennett - love the whipstitch detail on the handle & Coach exotic tea rose Rogue, the prettiest bag I own.

These are both gorgeous but I really do like those tea roses - so pretty!

My white & cream bags

2016:
• Chanel Ivory jumbo single classic flap w/ ‘08 Bijoux chain (this bag was aka “the cracker”)
• Badgley Mischka Can’t Remember thr Model white Saffiano style leather with ghw (this bag was wrong in every way.View attachment 4704083 View attachment 47040842020:
Dior Limited Edition Diorama in eggshell calfskin with gold embroidery and ghw.

View attachment 4704085I am on an eternal hunt for a true white bag w/shw. I wish I could find a cute camera bag in that color combination. That would be perfect.

The ivory Chanel was a big mistake. I bought it because I thought I “should” have an ivory / beige bag. Well...I shouldn’t. I don’t wear colors that go well with beige (no earth tones, not a lot of blue / navy and very few pastels) Add to that, all beige / ivory Chanel jumbos look like a big cracker to me and this bag was destined to almost never be worn. I finally sold at a loss but, that was better than having bag guilt every time I opened my closet. LOL!

The Badgley Mischka was a impulse purchase at Saks one day because it was on clearance. (does anything good come from impulse clearance purchases?) I hated the bag almost as soon as it came home. The leather was too stiff. The bag is smallish but has divided compartments so nothing fit. The gold was GOLD! So, eventually I sent it off to a good home. Lol!

On the complete opposite end of the continuum, I adore my new Diorama. I still struggle a bit with the color combo but it’s so beautiful that I’m making it work and even buying clothes and shoes to coordinate. Lol! That’s when you know you reeeeeaaaallly love a bag.

Yeaaahhhhh - that Diorama! It's like carrying art - so beautiful!

The author of that book is still posting on her blog, and she's got some cute ideas for how to look nice even when you're indoors, even if you're not motivated to deal with mascara and all that. Here's the link, in case anyone is interested.
http://www.brendakinsel.com/coming-up-with-shelter-in-place-wardrobe-guidelines/

Oh - thanks for the link!
I've been wearing jeans or leggings most of the time, sweaters if it's chilly (and it has been the last several weeks) or a silk blouse. It's definitely better for me to make an effort to wear something that makes me feel put together, and mascara at the very least. I did take a screenshot of a FaceTime with my granddaughter and I wasn't too scary looking!

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.

I love seeing your gorgeous bags! Keep showing them!
Your YSL Marjorelle is such a great bag (after seeing it the first time I checked them out - love!) and you already know I love the Gucci!

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.

Good for you on the shoes!
And - hrmmmmm… what on earth is your friend thinking? You 'probably' don't have the virus? Whaat? Maybe you don't but holy moly - do you want to take the chance that you do and infect someone? Just no. Nopeity, nope nope nope.

 

[papertiger]

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Google. I find that if I put in the right search terms, I can find great palettes for any number of uses.
I tend to like neutrals with white or blue undertones. Of those, I prefer white, rich greys and silvery greys (no super pale greys as the look washed out to me.) I want to like taupe but I can’t find one that works for me.

Some of these aren’t as crisp as I like but they are the best representation I could find. View attachment 4704673 View attachment 4704671View attachment 4704672
I am trying to like creams and caramel browns with a touch of warmth (my eyes are a light caramel / toffee brown so I figure those tones should “match“ me. But, I’m not convinced yet. Lol! It feels like I’d have to overhaul my wardrobe to accommodate since I don’t have any brown / burgundy anything and these tones feel either washed out or a little “attacked” by black. View attachment 4704678
I hate neutrals with a greenish cast which is odd since my second favorite color is green. View attachment 4704676

I'm convinced that one hasn't much to do with the other.

Our olive skinned sisters (and brothers) can wear usually wear taupes and neutrals with green or brown undertones but have to actually keep away from green.

If you're eyes are caramel you're probably better-off with blues because they will make them look like sparkling gold. You could probably try a soft, light rust or soft red instead of the more muddy, earthy colours.

BTW, I LOVE your colour savvy digital swatches and pics that go with them. I understand immediately.

 

[papertiger]

my only neutral is black...

Really? That's quite special. Of course there's so many textures and finishes of black.

I like black but I know it's really not my best neutral unless minimal and/or dramatic. Blackened (shaded) colours maybe.

 

[More bags]

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.

Congratulations on shoe editing!
I am sorry to hear about your friend organizing a get together in the middle of self isolation/stay at home orders. That is really disappointing.

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.

Well said papertiger.