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

[dcooney4]

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

It was wrapped in tissue next to more paper that was used for packing. Lol

 

[dcooney4]

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

I thought it was fabric. Such a cool bag.

 

[whateve]

@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.

How interesting! I'm impressed you lived in Norway. That seems so exotic to me since I've never been anywhere near there.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

It was wrapped in tissue next to more paper that was used for packing. Lol

It´s easy to miss something when there´s a lot of tissue paper involved. I once bought a vintage dress that came in a lot of tissue paper and just slipped it out of the box. Much later when I wanted to throw the box out I found a lovely necklace that had come as an extra hidden in the paper. I was so embarrassed,because I had not thanked the lovely seller for the present.

 

[More bags]

@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.

What a wonderful description and informative read @papertiger! Thanks, I learn so much from you.

 

[dcooney4]

It´s easy to miss something when there´s a lot of tissue paper involved. I once bought a vintage dress that came in a lot of tissue paper and just slipped it out of the box. Much later when I wanted to throw the box out I found a lovely necklace that had come as an extra hidden in the paper. I was so embarrassed,because I had not thanked the lovely seller for the present.

What a nice surprise.

 

[momasaurus]

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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That is a very pretty bag! I love the trim (have 4 and another listed, have also had 3 others). And Gulliver is such a nice smooth leather. You just reminded me that I have a "summery" one in toile and barenia that I should use before summer is over!

 

[momasaurus]

Thank you! I think because it's like a square, it's bigger than it looks!

Also you are brilliant to keep that twilly tied on all the time for shoulder emergencies. Me try that!
ETA: you naughty Cookie, you just made me order 2 twillies for my picos, and I am having them sent to my nearest store just so I can go in and breathe some Hermes air. LOL.

 

[momasaurus]

This is a beautiful Pico! I had no idea the pressed strips were leather! I thought it was fabric! I learned something new.

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

I agree, neither did I!

Lovely bag!

beautiful!

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.

A Gulliver Kelly?!?!? Wowie wow wow.

 

[Cookiefiend]

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.

Ohmigosh - I did not know that! I googled it... it’s horsehair woven with cotton or linen... can you imagine wearing a petticoat made of that?!? It would be hot and would make me itchy!
Ive been pictures of other bags made of crinoline, and I’ve wondered about how delicate the material is, because typically they’re in rough shape - now I know!
The things you’re teaching us!
(told DH about this whole convo - got the eye roll )

@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.

Wow... fascinating!

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

It’s amazing!
(I thought that I had read something/ somewhere that it was made from the scraps of the leathers used to make the bags - which would be very frugal and clever on H’s part.)

Also you are brilliant to keep that twilly tied on all the time for shoulder emergencies. Me try that!
ETA: you naughty Cookie, you just made me order 2 twillies for my picos, and I am having them sent to my nearest store just so I can go in and breathe some Hermes air. LOL.

Hahahaha! Sorry?
Mine is tied on with Bova knots, and you need to check them occasionally because the knots sometimes loosen... then your darling Pico falls off your shoulder. You might want to wash the twillies first to remove a bit of the sizing (whatever it is that makes them so silky/slippy) so there’s a bit more ‘grip’ to the silk.

 

[muchstuff]

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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Beautiful

 

[dcooney4]

What Are your thoughts on the Gucci Boston in Black gg Leather? Never mind they only had the huge one at the outlet.

 

[Cookiefiend]

What Are your thoughts on the Gucci Boston in Black gg Leather? Never mind they only had the huge one at the outlet.

I like the leather a lot - my Padlock is in it.
if you like the Boston bag style, I think it’s great!

 

[Sparkletastic]

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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!

Turtledove is such a lovely name for this color. And it’s a gorgeous bag. Enjoy!

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.

Thanks for all the feedback on the Gucci bag I was eyeballing. I have never seen so many supportive and polite ways to say “Gawd, NO!” It was like showing a picture of your ugly boyfriend and all your girlfriends saying “Oh wow! He looks like such a sweet guy.”

I showed the picture to Mr. S and he gagged. LOL! As with all of your comments, he felt it was waaaay to busy. We’re a little on the geeky side and are LOTR fans - so when he said that was the “one bag to rule them all” I fell out laughing. I’m good at picking out more classic styles. I’m going to leave the picking of more unique bags to him. He does a great job of getting me pretty bags I never would have considered buying.

What Are your thoughts on the Gucci Boston in Black gg Leather? Never mind they only had the huge one at the outlet.

Haven’t seen it but it sounds pretty. Share a pic?

 

[dcooney4]

Turtledove is such a lovely name for this color. And it’s a gorgeous bag. Enjoy!
Thanks for all the feedback on the Gucci bag I was eyeballing. I have never seen so many supportive and polite ways to say “Gawd, NO!” It was like showing a picture of your ugly boyfriend and all your girlfriends saying “Oh wow! He looks like such a sweet guy.”

I showed the picture to Mr. S and he gagged. LOL! As with all of your comments, he felt it was waaaay to busy. We’re a little on the geeky side and are LOTR fans - so when he said that was the “one bag to rule them all” I fell out laughing. I’m good at picking out more classic styles. I’m going to leave the picking of more unique bags to him. He does a great job of getting me pretty bags I never would have considered buying. Haven’t seen it but it sounds pretty. Share a pic?

Once I got in the outlet they only had a the big one. Much to big so I passed. Didn’t bother withs picture. I did see two cute bags at mulberry though.