I have not been thinking of any particular bag . Yesterday we actually went to some high end shops but nothing spoke to me enough to make me spend the money on it. Dh was disappointed as he drove me there to get a gift. I knew I would have that fun box of leather stuff to unpack ,but normally that would not stop me. I like the Lv neonoe but I did not love it enough. I am having a hard time in this covid era to spend on expensive bags that I rarely use. I still have the brand new black Mulberry small bayswater that hasn't been worn yet. The test for that one is once it is cold out if I don't wear it ,it will be a problem. I would prefer to only spend about 300 to 500 on something special and sock the rest in to saving. I just don't know what that would be.
2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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This made me laugh.
Incidentally, I just got today the results of an Ancenstry DNA kit thingy that I got as a present for my birthday months ago... So apparently I am more than 85% Spaniard, surprise surprise, thank you for letting me know
BUT, I‘ve got 3% Irish, so maybe I can stand my claim for tartan after all.
Oh my God, that is impressing, please keep safe.
I believe I can smell the leather from here...
I just saw this in the news a few hours ago, quite scary! Hope you remain safe over there.
Wow!! I can also smell the leather from here!!
Win! What a great assortment of goodies!
So after having finalized my closet’s change of season, it is official, I have lost my beloved pair of black Gucci Brixtons... 
In my defense, I blame corona. At the time I was convinced they were at my office, as I never had the time to get back after a trip and before confinement happened. Then in the Summer I was able to check my office and they were not there. So I assumed I left them in Madrid, where I had been traveling weekly until, yes, corona. But it transpires they are not there. They also most definitely nowhere in my home either... Now I am thinking maybe I took them to the cobblers for new soles? But I cannot for the life of me remember that or find a ticket. My usual cobbler retired and I don‘t know even where I could have taken them... What a mystery.
How am I going to survive Fall without a pair of black loafers escapes me
In my defense, I blame corona. At the time I was convinced they were at my office, as I never had the time to get back after a trip and before confinement happened. Then in the Summer I was able to check my office and they were not there. So I assumed I left them in Madrid, where I had been traveling weekly until, yes, corona. But it transpires they are not there. They also most definitely nowhere in my home either... Now I am thinking maybe I took them to the cobblers for new soles? But I cannot for the life of me remember that or find a ticket. My usual cobbler retired and I don‘t know even where I could have taken them... What a mystery.How am I going to survive Fall without a pair of black loafers escapes me
It is a nasty day here so I switched out of my sunflower mini and into the black one. So happy with my goodies.
Isn’t that maddening. I have a pair of Alexander McQueen strappy heels that have disappeared. They needed work at the cobbler but I know I didn’t take them there. Not in our cars, no where in the house. It’s like little elves carried them off in the night.So after having finalized my closet’s change of season, it is official, I have lost my beloved pair of black Gucci Brixtons...
How am I going to survive Fall without a pair of black loafers escapes me
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Aaaaaand...Tradesy finally sent the money 33 days after the buyer received the bag. This was after 2 phone calls on my part to shake the money loose.
I’m for doggone sure going to stay with my 10- 20% hassle tax for Tradesy. I wish people wouldn’t shop there but many people think I it’s like a Fashionphile or Yoogi’s. They don’t realize it’s just as buyer beware as eBay. My own BFF who I was sure I’d worn out from talking about bags / resale / vendors etc wants a Lady Dior and thought Tradesy did preauthentications.
Ugh! They are just a seller’s nightmare.
Remember I mentioned I want a black and gold bag? These Gucci bags are hitting my radar. Cute or too much?
I don’t own one so no fear in hurting my feelings. I’d love honest opinions. I saw and liked these bags the last time I was in Europe and DD almost threw up.
So, I’m questioning my taste level while still thinking they are interesting bags.
I don’t own one so no fear in hurting my feelings. I’d love honest opinions. I saw and liked these bags the last time I was in Europe and DD almost threw up.
So, I’m questioning my taste level while still thinking they are interesting bags.
Honestly, it isn't for me but then I've always hated Gucci signature. I do think there is too much going on. It's kind of a mishmash. You asked.Remember I mentioned I want a black and gold bag? These Gucci bags are hitting my radar. Cute or too much?
I don’t own one so no fear in hurting my feelings. I’d love honest opinions. I saw and liked these bags the last time I was in Europe and DD almost threw up.
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It's an interesting bag, but has a whole lotta stuff going on - the gold chain, the gold clasp with a silver (?) tiger's head (i think that's a tiger anyway), the 4 gold doo-dads on each corner of the clasp - make it more of a gold bag than a black bag to me.Remember I mentioned I want a black and gold bag? These Gucci bags are hitting my radar. Cute or too much?
I don’t own one so no fear in hurting my feelings. I’d love honest opinions. I saw and liked these bags the last time I was in Europe and DD almost threw up.
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For me - it's too much.
I’ll go, and I’ll start with my Hermès Vibrato Picotin 18, in Thalassa blue.
Hermès stopped making Vibrato in 2007 (internet info may not be 100% accurate), and that’s a shame. Vibrato is made from a stack of Chevre (goat leather) painstaking sliced, so that each slice/shade is shown - it looks a bit like suede -but it isn’t. It is resistant to scratches, and is a tad more expensive that some of the other Hermès leathers.
I’m not certain what leather is inside, but it is as soft as butter - maybe Swift?
I love the contrast stitching too.
It fits quite a bit even though it’s the PM size - I can fit my medium wallet, small cosmetic bag, epi-pen, sunglasses, keys, hand sanitizer, an extra face mask and my phone it it.
Mine is an older version because I don’t have the lock, but it does have a small, fasten-able strap for a bit of security. Because it is hand held only, I have a twilly on mine all the time as a shoulder strap should I need one.
I adore this bag. Is there a question you were thinking about or just sharing this gorgeous well made bag? I really enjoyed learning how it is made.
Cute AND too much. But is that bad?Remember I mentioned I want a black and gold bag? These Gucci bags are hitting my radar. Cute or too much?
I don’t own one so no fear in hurting my feelings. I’d love honest opinions. I saw and liked these bags the last time I was in Europe and DD almost threw up.
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No questions - well - unless someone knows what leather the lining is? More sharing a bag I own, per Sparkles post, and able to answer questions anyone else has? I'm glad to know you love it!
