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

[dcooney4]

Lovely collection! I really love what you have!

Home outfit for me is shorts and shirt and fitflops! It’s summer here and extra hot and humid!

Beautiful scarf! And goodluck on the contest!

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I’ve not been very chatty the past few days. Well, it was Holy Week last week, and we observed some religious activities (now online) and maybe that somehow affected my mood. I always read but I just didn’t have the drive to post back.

Well, I also got preoccupied looking for online deliveries of supplies. Deliveries are a bit backed up now. In 2 sites, I can’t checkout because there are no available delivery dates. So I’ve gone to little suppliers. I got my first delivery yesterday - lots of eggs, milk, rice, butter and some veggies! Today I’m expecting more vegies. Tomorrow another delivery for meats. 3 different small shops! So far so good! It’s not that I don’t have supplies, I just want to replenish. And I don’t want to go to the grocery store physically.

Thank you ! Hope you get all the food you need.

 

[msd_bags]

Thank you ! Hope you get all the food you need.

Our lockdown is until the end of the month (not sure if it will be further extended) and I think I have more food stuff than I need within this period. But there is this hoarder side of me that feels more calm if I don’t see my supplies diminishing. I have a friend who is worse, it’s as if she’s made a career out of online order of supplies! Well, deep inside I think we’re both on panic mode.

 

[whateve]

Our lockdown is until the end of the month (not sure if it will be further extended) and I think I have more food stuff than I need within this period. But there is this hoarder side of me that feels more calm if I don’t see my supplies diminishing. I have a friend who is worse, it’s as if she’s made a career out of online order of supplies! Well, deep inside I think we’re both on panic mode.

I think I feel a little like that too. I was always someone who stocked up on stuff, usually when it was on sale. I hardly ever ran out of staples. This is the first time that I actually made an inventory list of the freezer. The inventory list makes me nervous because we don't have as many meals in there as it seemed, but we can't really fit that much more in there.

On the one hand, I find it convenient to get my groceries delivered, but on the other, I never know what I'm not going to be able to get and I have to rely on a stranger to pick out my produce.

 

[Sparkletastic]

No, fortunately not. It´s my mind playing up. I feel empty and listless in an extent I´m almost not physically able anymore to do anything but sit and stare. The smallest action is a huge effort and nothing can make me happy. It was a cool day today which is never good for me. I´m an old snake- I freeze to immobility.

I’m so sorry. Sending you hugs. I’m really struggling too. So, I suspect I know to some extent how you feel. Is there a goal or some positive outcome you can work towards right now? When I get teary / sad, I try to focus on doing something that will make this tough time seem “worth it” in some way.

And, the times that doesn’t work, I baby myself, eat some buttery toast (hence my widened thighs) and take a nap. We can’t be warriors 24/7. Perhaps you can do something indulgent just for you,

I´ve had negative comments on vintage exotic skins like: "is this the real thing? Yuck! This is not politically correct!" "They kill cute little baby crocodiles for this!" Well, yes, but the crocodiles in question have been dead for decades! They won´t resurrect when I dump the bag. Let´s enjoy their beautiful skin and honour them!

I feel the same way about my fur trimmed bag. It's more respectful of the animal to use it than to toss it.

I’m the odd girl out on this topic, I fear. I don’t have any issues with eating animals or utilizing skins & furs as long as the animals in question aren’t being farmed / hunted into extinction. Enjoy your bags. Using vs pitching that is absolutely a wonderful option.

Our lockdown is until the end of the month (not sure if it will be further extended) and I think I have more food stuff than I need within this period. But there is this hoarder side of me that feels more calm if I don’t see my supplies diminishing. I have a friend who is worse, it’s as if she’s made a career out of online order of supplies! Well, deep inside I think we’re both on panic mode.

We stock 3 months deep in general because I despise shopping. (yes, it even extends into groceries.) So, we haven’t had to worry about getting anything except non-freezable perishables. I still go to the grocery every 10 days or so to get those and cherish my time out of the house since we aren’t on quarantine but on shelter at home.

Today I had to run some other errands (post office, pharmacy, etc.) and made note of how many times I touched surfaces. I don’t see a good way to keep the virus out of just house unless I stay in completely. With touch pads, signatures requiring the use of a stylus, touching items in the grocery, store, I’m bound to be coming into contact with the virus at one point. The only way I can see to solve this is to completely stay in the house (but then I’ll still touch packages delivered same day) or time go our but wear gloves that I pitch into a trash bag in my car for every stop. And even with the latter, what to do with produce and other items I touched in store? They have to come in the house fairly quickly sooooooo?

 

[keodi]

Thank-you! I am totally in love with these bags- they are so small and so cute and still in a nice condition for their age. I have matching shoes from the early 50ies, too.

i'd love to see them!

 

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Tan and Brown bags...

let´s start in the 40ies:

There´s no makers badge in this brittle beauty.

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another very old croc bag

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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.

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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!)

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That´s luxury! I have no idea who gave me this beautiful croc bag. It´s of highest quality inside out!

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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!

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Staying in the 60ies here´s my every day JAGUAR handbag

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Moving on to the 70ies: German Goldpfeil suede bag that looks much nicer in the wild than in this photo.

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Fantastic treasures!

 

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I'm doing brown bags in 2 parts as you may be able to tell I love brown bags:

H Bolide 35 in Peau Porc - one of my most used Hs - I waited a lifetime for this bag, I was lucky to be able to find one (actually I think it found me).
Vintage exotics - I sold the 1940s Florida alligator (wish I hadn't) and the 1970s croc at the back but still have 1960s croc and 1970s Mappin and Webb lizard convertible clutch/shoulder bag
Gucci web-stripe travel half-moon (this was the original 1969 size although this was a later reissue) and Bamboo-ring, Web-stripe, Half-moon.
I960s buckle bag
1920s Art Deco croc clutch with fold-down handle
1970s exotic skin patchwork

Wow, beautiful brown selection! And I always adore pics of your Bolide.

 

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I have more brown bags than I thought. Brown isn't one of my favorite colors, although there are few shades I really like. The vintage bags I have in brown because that is the color I found them in and I like it better than black.
I'll try to do this in age order.
1. Coach Bonnie Cashin Carry arm tote. This is a very rare bag from the 1960s.
2. Coach Bonnie Cashin pocket shoulder bag, also extremely rare from the 1960s, although probably not as old as the first one.
3. Coach suede watermelon tote, made in the early 1970s. The style is not rare but it is extremely rare in suede.
4. Coach ranch bag from the early 1990s.
5. Dooney & Bourke AWL satchel, probably from the 1990s.
6. Coach Bleecker large flap, 2007
7. Coach Bleecker woven pocket hobo, 2008
8. Coach Legacy duffle, 2012

Beautiful leathers, and awesome Bonnie Cashins!

 

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Gucci crystal gg Tote
LV Toilette 26
LV Petit bucket
Lv Papillon 30
Miu Miu
Fount bucket bag
Basket with gingham lining
Carlo Cecchini
Coach Dreamer
LV speedy 30
I was unable to pull up my oldest bag list. These are I still have.

Great brown collection!

 

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Cream and white bags (I include the Vespa here because it’s a light bag) - no changes from 2019.
Le Tanneur (with the fab yellow sides❤️)and H Vespa
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Coach Saddle Bag
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And my Brown bags - I sold the LV Musette Tango, but other than that these are the same.
LV Pallas and Just Campagne Confort 1.
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Beautiful bags, I especially like your Vespa.

 

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Some of my brown bags:
B35 in vache
Dalvy in brique chevre
K32 in chamonix
aligator
Trim in toile and barenia
Massaccesi Midi Selene biscotti tuscania with fuchsia lining
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What a beautiful range of browns - your Kelly is stunning!

 

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Today I actually made an effort. I'm writing haiku for a contest, so I wore a lavender cashmere sweater over a navy tee and nice navy pants, topped by an H scarf that has a Japanese theme (because, haiku). And earrings, which I bought a few years ago at the Asian Art Museum in SF (because, haiku). And… wait for it… eye makeup!

Here's the scarf.

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Oh, and I lit a tea-scented candle at my desk, to put me even deeper into the creative spirit. And I had a cup of green tea. Sake would have been better, but we haven't got any.

At any rate, maybe it worked, because I've written three fairly decent haiku. At least they don't totally make me blush. I'll let them marinate for the afternoon, and then send them off to the contest coordinator tonight.

Gorgeous scarf and I am so impressed you entered a haiku contest! Thanks for sharing. We’re cheering for you!

 

[ElainePG]

I hope you win.

Thank you! They give first, second, and third prizes, and also honorable mentions. I'd be happy just to get an honorable mention!

 

[ElainePG]

A year or two sounds right! I wonder if I put it on the HG thread(?) :yes; 1953, I was shocked it was an original issue. It has a tan border and predominantly light browns with flecks of pretty colours, very good colours for me, softened further by years of washing.

@Sparkletastic. Elaine and I are quite isync today as I wore my Haori (kimono jacket) with my Coup de Fouet 90 in oranges today, it took me years to finally wear that scarf. Now a work-horse and in my current rotation. It was quite fresh here, I wore it with a dark red t-shirt black mohair sweater and black/grey/red oversize check mini. Not that I did anything Japanese - apart from kneel (to pick out weed routes).

Your outfit sounds amazing. I love the image of a Haori with an H scarf.

 

[ElainePG]

I agree with you and it is politically correct, you're saving these bags from the compost and not buying new. It's not politely correct to judge people on their appearance either. If someone asked me "is this the real thing? I'd say that yes, it's a real bag. If anyone asks you in future, just say you don't know and change the subject or take a bathroom break, they'll find it hard to come back.

Love this answer!