2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Popcorn, drinks, chocolate and licorice...true drive-in stuffHappy Easter, to those who celebrate.
Mr. S and I are going to the drive in theater to “celebrate”. We just have GOT to get out of the house. For obvious reasons, they don’t have concessions so I’m trying to figure out what snacks to take. It will be 37 degrees so we’ll also take blankets and likely end up running the car heater all night. And, it’s 90 minutes away so, we’ll be in the car quite a bit tonight. Lol! Lots of gyrations just to have something to do.
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Brown and tan bags
2016:
Versace Bow Bag (can’t remember the model name) I still love this bag but it was just too big.
And it was way over the top style wise. Honestly, I’d buy it again if I saw it for sale. Lol! It would be such a ridiculous purchase since I’d probably never wear it. 
Pleather no name tote
2020:
Nothing! I think I may break my no LV canvas rule and get one to match some boots I have. But, I haven’t found one I like that is also functional.
2016:
Versace Bow Bag (can’t remember the model name) I still love this bag but it was just too big.
And it was way over the top style wise. Honestly, I’d buy it again if I saw it for sale. Lol! It would be such a ridiculous purchase since I’d probably never wear it. Pleather no name tote
2020:
Nothing! I think I may break my no LV canvas rule and get one to match some boots I have. But, I haven’t found one I like that is also functional.
I sold my bal bag since I felt it was dated for me. It felt youthful and I had basically replaced it with my pink picotin.Back to bags for a bit. I’ve been following a thread on Chanel which has “allowed” me to confront the fact that while I love them, my Jumbos absolutely feel like the most “dated” bags in my collection and “older” than my personal aesthetic.The discussion made me realize that’s why I struggle to wear them as much as I’d like.
Meanwhile, I have some Diors that are as old as all but 2 of my Chanels. But, they don’t feel dated. shrugs:
This all has made me be honest with myself about the future. I don’t know that I need any more Chanel Jumbos. The little bags (WOC - M/L) look adorable. And I’d still love a C tote. But, jumbos just look a little too big / rigid on my frame and la little dated for my style.
More importantly, I need to stay completely away from other bags and brands that I’ve been circling around but am not truly passionate about.(H Kelly...oh well)
This is a bit of a shift for me. I’ve been focused on having bags I love that also hold their value and style staying power. Buuuuut... I think this may keep me from buying bags that I just love. I don’t have any examples of this top of mind so I’m not sure. Food for thought going forward.
So, I’m curious. Do you own bags that aren’t exactly your aesthetic because you love them? Like me, are you adamant about wearing them so you find ways to make them work? Or do you keep them for other reasons? Why do you keep them if they aren’t the bullseye of your preferred style?
The only 2 bags I want to sell now are my last 35 Birkin, I find this large size looks very dated on me and I don’t need the size, and my fendi b bag, which is for sure dated. I will have to wait to re-list them since they are in transit but hope to sell both this year! Then I will have no bags I feel are dated in my collection.
My only brown bag is my Lv never full. Love this bag!
I have no multi coloured or metallic bags.
I have no multi coloured or metallic bags.
Back to bags for a bit. I’ve been following a thread on Chanel which has “allowed” me to confront the fact that while I love them, my Jumbos absolutely feel like the most “dated” bags in my collection and “older” than my personal aesthetic.
Meanwhile, I have some Diors that are as old as all but 2 of my Chanels. But, they don’t feel dated. shrugs:
This all has made me be honest with myself about the future. I don’t know that I need any more Chanel Jumbos. The little bags (WOC - M/L) look adorable. And I’d still love a C tote. But, jumbos just look a little too big / rigid on my frame and la little dated for my style.
More importantly, I need to stay completely away from other bags and brands that I’ve been circling around but am not truly passionate about.
This is a bit of a shift for me. I’ve been focused on having bags I love that also hold their value and style staying power. Buuuuut... I think this may keep me from buying bags that I just love. I don’t have any examples of this top of mind so I’m not sure. Food for thought going forward.
So, I’m curious. Do you own bags that aren’t exactly your aesthetic because you love them? Like me, are you adamant about wearing them so you find ways to make them work? Or do you keep them for other reasons? Why do you keep them if they aren’t the bullseye of your preferred style?
That´s a great question @Sparkletastic!
When I am completely honest most of my bags don´t match my every day boring life. I usually do not go anywhere so technically wouldn´t need any special bag.
On the other hand most of my bags match my personality, my love for playing fashion. I love most of my bags. They give me joy. Some are a bit random, but still ok as they enter the game with some vintage outfit.
When I encounter a bag in my possession I absolutely don´t know why I have it it will be sold on quickly!
Sometimes I feel a sudden desire for some bag and find myself researching it for ages, hunting it, wanting it... but this thread has helped me to be very honest with myself doing so and most of the times I can say "no thanks" and the need/ want will be over. (I spent the last two days staring at bags....oops!)
The Chanel Jumbo you mentioned is one of the bags I will always want for, but I am not sure whether I do so because it would be a perfect bag for me or because it is an icon.
Honestly I am no fan of Gabrielle Chanel. After researching her life I must say I do not like her.
This makes me want this bag a lot less. But I like Karl Lagerfeld, so a Jumbo from his era would be possible (there´s always a back door...)
I have found out that structured flap bags don´t work as well for me as I would like them to do, either. I´m the top handle doctor´s bag type...
But it´s all theory. Any Chanel is far above my budget and when I understand and respect anything it´s budget. Common sense will always kick in once a bag is just ridiculously expensive compared to the rest of my life!
Brown and tan bags
2016:
Versace Bow Bag (can’t remember the model name) I still love this bag but it was just too big.
Pleather no name toteView attachment 4708911
2020:
Nothing! I think I may break my no LV canvas rule and get one to match some boots I have. But, I haven’t found one I like that is also functional.
I love the Versace! So quirky!
Tan and Brown bags...
let´s start in the 40ies:
There´s no makers badge in this brittle beauty.
another very old croc bag
Welcome to the 50ies!
this one is a German GABOR bag- new old stock and sooo cute! The shoes are Zara, but they do the trick.
The next one is from the 60ies. It´s a German MÄDLER (the company that did the fine luggage, too) bag. The shoes are contemporary, again (when worn they match the bag very nicely!)
That´s luxury! I have no idea who gave me this beautiful croc bag. It´s of highest quality inside out!
Still from the 60ies, but moc croc. This bag came to me in the saddest state and instantly came back to life after I literally bathed it in Ballistol oil. It might not look very exciting, but is so nice to use- roomy and absolutely hard-wearing!
Staying in the 60ies here´s my every day JAGUAR handbag
Moving on to the 70ies: German Goldpfeil suede bag that looks much nicer in the wild than in this photo.
let´s start in the 40ies:
There´s no makers badge in this brittle beauty.
another very old croc bag
Welcome to the 50ies!
this one is a German GABOR bag- new old stock and sooo cute! The shoes are Zara, but they do the trick.
The next one is from the 60ies. It´s a German MÄDLER (the company that did the fine luggage, too) bag. The shoes are contemporary, again (when worn they match the bag very nicely!)
That´s luxury! I have no idea who gave me this beautiful croc bag. It´s of highest quality inside out!
Still from the 60ies, but moc croc. This bag came to me in the saddest state and instantly came back to life after I literally bathed it in Ballistol oil. It might not look very exciting, but is so nice to use- roomy and absolutely hard-wearing!
Staying in the 60ies here´s my every day JAGUAR handbag
Moving on to the 70ies: German Goldpfeil suede bag that looks much nicer in the wild than in this photo.
Enjoy!! And Happy Easter to all! Let us know how it is!Happy Easter, to those who celebrate.
Mr. S and I are going to the drive in theater to “celebrate”. We just have GOT to get out of the house. For obvious reasons, they don’t have concessions so I’m trying to figure out what snacks to take. It will be 37 degrees so we’ll also take blankets and likely end up running the car heater all night. And, it’s 90 minutes away so, we’ll be in the car quite a bit tonight. Lol! Lots of gyrations just to have something to do.
Everybody and every body is different! I definitely have extra around my love handles, but for some reason still have a flat stomach. No abs to be found though! I try to embrace what is happening with my body postpartum (if you can even call it that anymore), but it's hard sometimes!
Haha you are sweet! I tell my husband right away if something is amiss. For example, we are both breaking out a little bit right now. I'm sure diet and stress and everything else are contributing factors. I've notified him that I've noticedThank you! Amazon is slow on shipping items like this, but I found a similar one on the Tweezerman site.
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I should watch it! I do love a lot of older movies!I like the remake too! But the original is just such a classic. It's definitely dated (I mean, the technology, or lack thereof, is hysterical!) but Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway are a hot-hot-hot combination.
I love a man bun! I don't see them too often in real life but I have always loved a man bun. I love that your son has his own style and he OWNS it!
