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

[Kimbashop]

Thank you!

Ohmigosh - Crinoline is cloth! And should be less expensive than Vibrato… mebbe I should check to see if any of those people have Vibrato listed as Crinoline and get a heck of a bargain!

I will keep that in mind!
It is an adorable little bag… I want another in the pink Vibrato with the green interior!

That is very pretty!
Does it hold much?

Beautiful color - @momasaurus loves the Trim too!
Could you do a bag spill - show us what it will hold and how?

will do -- I'm carrying another bag at the moment but when I finish up the day I will do a bag spill. I'm amazed at what this bag can hold.

 

[doni]

I'll share a photo of a bag that I have been using a lot, and a bag that I want more of: the Hermes Trim II. It is my one and only Hermes at the moment, ahem.... This is a D stamp (2000) and I bought her for a whistle and a song (i,e,, incredible bargain). I have used this bag along with about 3 others constantly during the pandemic. The 31cm size makes it the perfect grab and go bag while also fitting a decent amount of stuff. While the style is pretty straight forward and simple, it can appear both dressy and casual due to its structure, the palladium hardware, and smooth leather. The hardware feels a bit like bag jewelry to me: it is delicate and intricate in its design. The leather (called Gulliver) is lovely -- smooth, slightly iridescent, and soft.

I am dreaming of a Trim I (flat style) and a Trim II in the 35 cm size for work and travel.

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A Trim in gulliver and this color. Just gorgeous. The Trim is a beautiful bag. Whenever I see something like this I have to remind myself that hobos are not my friend.

 

[whateve]

My DH has English, Irish and French Heritage from his father.
Bowron (English) Family Crest and other details,
https://www.houseofnames.com/bowron-family-crest
Doolan (Irish) Family Crest and other details,
https://www.houseofnames.com/doolan-family-crest
I can’t seem to find the tartan links, maybe I dreamed it.

I couldn't find a tartan for my husband's family either although there is a family crest, possibly because there was no association with Scotland.

 

[keodi]

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.

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I think it has a lot going on!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

SOOO pretty in that color. I love the dimensions of the bag, too.

Thank you, Kimbashop. It is a nice size.
@More bags, and @Cookiefiend, thank you! I have to figure out how to quote multiple people in one post very soon! Cookiefiend, I usually carry my phone, keys, sunglasses, wallet, spare mask and a small bottle of hand sanitizer. It holds all of that very easily and I could probably add a few more small things.
@Kimbashop, the leather looks lovely on your Hermes Trim. I love smooth leather!

 

[papertiger]

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Here's the picture I posted in the September purchases thread. I meant to go outside and take some pictures in natural lighting -- maybe I will do it another day. This turtledove color is interesting because it truly looks different in different lighting -- maybe because of the undertones. Sometimes, I see more of a grey undertone. And sometimes it looks much lighter, especially outdoors. I will try to take some pictures outdoors at some point to try to capture the difference in the way the color presents itself. It's hard to describe the color!

Very, very nice bag .

I think this colour makes it look really special, congratulations

 

[papertiger]

I'll share a photo of a bag that I have been using a lot, and a bag that I want more of: the Hermes Trim II. It is my one and only Hermes at the moment, ahem.... This is a D stamp (2000) and I bought her for a whistle and a song (i,e,, incredible bargain). I have used this bag along with about 3 others constantly during the pandemic. The 31cm size makes it the perfect grab and go bag while also fitting a decent amount of stuff. While the style is pretty straight forward and simple, it can appear both dressy and casual due to its structure, the palladium hardware, and smooth leather. The hardware feels a bit like bag jewelry to me: it is delicate and intricate in its design. The leather (called Gulliver) is lovely -- smooth, slightly iridescent, and soft.

I am dreaming of a Trim I (flat style) and a Trim II in the 35 cm size for work and travel.

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Such b e a u tiful leather, the whole bag is smooch-i-ness

 

[keodi]

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.
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I’m not certain what leather is inside, but it is as soft as butter - maybe Swift?
I love the contrast stitching too.
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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.
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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.
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This is a beautiful Pico! I had no idea the pressed strips were leather! I thought it was fabric! I learned something new.

I have 2 houses and before March 2 offices at different sites at work too. I am forever losing things.

I once found diamond earrings I thought I'd lost at a wedding - after 7 years.

I hope you find your Bixtons

Can you please cross your fingers I find my Cartier gold, diamond and emerald-eyed Cartier ring!? It's got to be somewhere

I'm keeping my fingers crossed, I hope you find it!

Well, a bit too much going on. But I believe this will work with a plain outfit, say, all black. This will be the highlight. What a sophisticated look that would be!

I thought Vibrato was ‘just’ patterned leather. Didn’t know that so much goes into making it. Beautiful bag, btw!

I agree, neither did I!

I am going to talk about this bag because I just found it literally shopping from my own closet here. Actually, DH in his C-19-lockdown 'I'm so bored' frenzy did some 'clearing-up' and couldn't make it fit back again.

It's a Gucci Jockey Boston and I bought it because I have a Gucci 18K gold bracelet and Gucci trench coat that goes with it. I think also bought quite a lot of black and gold scarves because of these other items too. I used to carry it a lot, take it to work and trips out. It looks big to my eyes now.

So, apart from black and gold coordinating military stuff (which I'll do for A/W) what you wear with it? Tell me anything and everything, top to toe.

I was thinking about buying a black wool 'boyfriend' blazer from Cos and wearing with DVF mini dresses (both animal print - 1 pink and 1 rust) or black (40s tap-style) shorts or even pink python shorts (oh yes I would ) What else?

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Lovely bag!

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Here's the picture I posted in the September purchases thread. I meant to go outside and take some pictures in natural lighting -- maybe I will do it another day. This turtledove color is interesting because it truly looks different in different lighting -- maybe because of the undertones. Sometimes, I see more of a grey undertone. And sometimes it looks much lighter, especially outdoors. I will try to take some pictures outdoors at some point to try to capture the difference in the way the color presents itself. It's hard to describe the color!

beautiful!

I'll share a photo of a bag that I have been using a lot, and a bag that I want more of: the Hermes Trim II. It is my one and only Hermes at the moment, ahem.... This is a D stamp (2000) and I bought her for a whistle and a song (i,e,, incredible bargain). I have used this bag along with about 3 others constantly during the pandemic. The 31cm size makes it the perfect grab and go bag while also fitting a decent amount of stuff. While the style is pretty straight forward and simple, it can appear both dressy and casual due to its structure, the palladium hardware, and smooth leather. The hardware feels a bit like bag jewelry to me: it is delicate and intricate in its design. The leather (called Gulliver) is lovely -- smooth, slightly iridescent, and soft.

I am dreaming of a Trim I (flat style) and a Trim II in the 35 cm size for work and travel.

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I love your Trim II I own a trim I 38cm, The trim is one of my favourite styles from Hermes, I love Gulliver leather as well, your bag looks so soft and buttery! I own a Gulliver Kelly.

 

[papertiger]

Thank you!

Ohmigosh - Crinoline is cloth! And should be less expensive than Vibrato… mebbe I should check to see if any of those people have Vibrato listed as Crinoline and get a heck of a bargain!

I will keep that in mind!
It is an adorable little bag… I want another in the pink Vibrato with the green interior!

That is very pretty!
Does it hold much?

Beautiful color - @momasaurus loves the Trim too!
Could you do a bag spill - show us what it will hold and how?

I believe Crinoline is woven horsehair (tail or mane) and can be very delicate.

Vibrato used to come with a little 'rubber' and can be cleaned up easily and is fairly durable, crinoline can't be fixed.

Both look absolutely gorgeous IMO but crinoline is not for everyday or a first bag.

 

[papertiger]

I couldn't find a tartan for my husband's family either although there is a family crest, possibly because there was no association with Scotland.

@whateve and @More bags

If you want to find the Irish tartan it has more to do with the region (county).

It's the same with different tweeds, the plain but flecked donegal tweed from Donegal being one of the most famous of course. They often reflect the landscape from that area as they are basically an old version of our modern camouflage. Depending on the season hunters and workers used them to blend in with their surroundings. Sometimes even the sky (light blue) or heather (lavender) but mostly mud, bark and all kind of foliage.

There are also special knitting patterns over Scotland and Ireland (and all over the world) that are linked to an island or single community. The one near (in Scottish terms - still miles away) to where I have a place now is quite similar to where I used to live in Norway, I think it must have links when the Norse vikings came over, far too close to be a coincidence.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

My Portland Leather Goods Mystery Mini Crossbody plus eight other surprise items arrived. I am so glad I received a color bag I don’t already have. I love the two journals . The black one is lined and the wrapped one is plain paper so I can sketch in it. The passport holder , mini wallet ,and coin / ear bud triangle thing are great. The only thing I might not use is the mug holder. My hubby came in and started smelling everything. It was rather funny. He was eyeing a few of the items.lol

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So pretty! The leather must smell gorgeous!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Just found one more item in the box. The big leather makeup bag. I guess I should have counted before.

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How could you miss this beauty? Lol! That´s a wonderful make-up bag!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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.

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This Gucci design goes a bit down the same line as some D+G Sicilies go- playful, a bit loud, daring, very bold. Versace comes to mind, too.
On the one hand I love it on the other I personally couldn´t pull this off. It would look wrong on me.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I have 2 houses and before March 2 offices at different sites at work too. I am forever losing things.

I once found diamond earrings I thought I'd lost at a wedding - after 7 years.

I hope you find your Bixtons

Can you please cross your fingers I find my Cartier gold, diamond and emerald-eyed Cartier ring!? It's got to be somewhere

Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Last year I found the stopper of one of my vintage amber ear-rings under a loose piece of flooring right under the table where I sit every day.
I had lost it two years ago and thought I wouldn´t ever get it back as I assumed I had lost it on the road.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Well, a bit too much going on. But I believe this will work with a plain outfit, say, all black. This will be the highlight. What a sophisticated look that would be!

I thought Vibrato was ‘just’ patterned leather. Didn’t know that so much goes into making it. Beautiful bag, btw!

Sorry, I don´t understand anything about H leathers.... so the striped material is stacked leather? That´s absolutely amazing!