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

[ElainePG]

Thank you for the kind words Elaine! Yes, I definitely gravitate to reds, pinks and purple card holders.

I am enjoying carrying my Coco Handle, it works as a crossbody for me, too. The other day I was able to fit a Leuchtturm1917 A5 notebook (21 cm x 14.5 cm/ 8.3” x 5.7”) in the front section of this bag. For this month’s challenge, I chose the bag first and then chose my outfit in the morning. I think since Covid, I haven’t needed to carry a (big) bag to be out all day. I am choosing bags that work for trips to the grocery store or to drop the kids off at school or hockey. I’ve been using medium sized bags. Also, I am travelling by car, therefore extra masks and hand sanitizer are stored in the car. I bring a water bottle in the car so I don’t need room for one in my bag.

Outfits of the past three days of carrying my Coco Handle,
Outfit 1: Deep plum t-shirt, grey boiled wool jacket, light wash denim, thin black belt, black low heeled pumps
Outfit 2: Black t-shirt, leopard print car coat, white denim, gold textile ankle boots
Outfit 3: Black and white striped long sleeved t-shirt, black denim jacket, black casual skirt, black low heeled pumps

Your outfits have inspired me to up my game! Even though I'm barely going anywhere today, I paired a dark-wash denim Theory jacket with a navy J.Crew tee, basic black jeans, bronze flats, and copper jewelry. The pin on my jacket lapel is rather special:my Dad gave to my Mom on their first wedding anniversary. (This would have been in the mid-1940s, but I'm sure the pin is older than that since I doubt much jewelry was being made in the U.S. during wartime.)

 

[ElainePG]

Same here pre-covid, now i just carry my coach cardholder in a ziploc bag.

Why in a Ziploc bag? To keep it separate from items that might contaminate it? (Sorry if I'm OT, but I stay awake at night thinking about things like this! )

 

[papertiger]

Your outfits have inspired me to up my game! Even though I'm barely going anywhere today, I paired a dark-wash denim Theory jacket with a navy J.Crew tee, basic black jeans, bronze flats, and copper jewelry. The pin on my jacket lapel is rather special:my Dad gave to my Mom on their first wedding anniversary. (This would have been in the mid-1940s, but I'm sure the pin is older than that since I doubt much jewelry was being made in the U.S. during wartime.)
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Love that brooch and so unexpected but perfect on denim

 

[papertiger]

I didn't take this outside today, just showing it off to you guys with the Twilly that took me ages to find. The craftsperson told me not to carry the bag without a twilly or to wear gloves.

For quite a few years I've felt the twilly designs were all getting brighter and busier with every season and was using a bias-folded Hermès navy Printemps Ete 69- Automne Hiver 45, but luckily this cw of Cassandre's Jeu de Cartes twilly fitted really well and it's only for this bag. Actually, in all my years of collecting I only have 3 twillys so far.

H Sac Malette was once my grandmother's and is from the late 1940s, I didn't know the date until the craftsperson worked on it, I didn't even realise such old pieces had date stamps. My cousin got my grandmother's Brn BK 28 (returne) and my sister another bag. Let me tell you there was stiff competition for the Kelly, but now I think I'm the luckiest one.

Apparently C19 is getting worse again in many places in my country atm. Honestly, there was no social distancing gone on on the beach today so DH and I went to the cricket ground instead and watched the games until dinner time. Took my Evie and cheated on my H scarves with a Gucci Flora.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I didn't take this outside today, just showing it off to you guys with the Twilly that took me ages to find. The craftsperson told me not to carry the bag without a twilly or to wear gloves.

For quite a few years I've felt the twilly designs were all getting brighter and busier with every season and was using a bias-folded Hermès navy Printemps Ete 69- Automne Hiver 45, but luckily this cw of Cassandre's Jeu de Cartes twilly fitted really well and it's only for this bag. Actually, in all my years of collecting I only have 3 twillys so far.

H Sac Malette was once my grandmother's and is from the late 1940s, I didn't know the date until the craftsperson worked on it, I didn't even realise such old pieces had date stamps. My cousin got my grandmother's Brn BK 28 (returne) and my sister another bag. Let me tell you there was stiff competition for the Kelly, but now I think I'm the luckiest one.

Apparently C19 is getting worse again in many places in my country atm. Honestly, there was no social distancing gone on on the beach today so DH and I went to the cricket ground instead and watched the games until dinner time. Took my Evie and cheated on my H scarves with a Gucci Flora.

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Your grandmother´s bag is adorable @papertiger! I wouldn´t have identified the style as Hermes, but it is totally my cup of tea! The twilly you bought is absolutely perfect!
What kind of work did you have done on the bag?

 

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This model from the collection had the camo lining... the wolf in sheep's clothing.

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This is a fantastic looking bag and so tempting. Your post and pics sent me into a rabbit hole of looking at all types of Dior Miss Dior bags. This version is so fresh and fun!

 

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I know this was all about the SLGs but my eyes kinda got stuck on that the breathtaking Coco Handle with the lizard . Aubergine is my kinda of purple, and although I don't have one, adore the Coco Handle, she's too cute!

Outfits sound 100% great

Thank you for the Coco Handle and outfit love @papertiger
I almost bought this bag in black and I am so happy I took the burgundy with lizard handle home instead. It’s in my top 5 most frequently carried bags in 2020 (in spite of wonky Covid 19 bag usage counts).

Gorgeous!

Thanks dc!

Beautiful! This is weird but I also love your floor.
I also usually pick the bag by my mood and needs for the day. And then I get lazy and carry one for an entire week. I like your challenge to yourself!

Ha ha, thanks for the floor shout out and challenge encouragement, @momasaurus ! I generally like the afternoon lighting in my office and the floor is a common background in my pics!

Wow- your SLGs are beautiful, and what a great bag spill! ❤
Do you have a favorite SLG, and if so - which one and why? I’m a big fan of bright SLGs and love theses reds!

I also did the 4 Bags in September challenge, I loved it. It was a bit of an eye opener too, in that I learned I really don’t *need* all of my bags - but I want them and enjoy having them. I’ve culled a few since then... though I also added a few!
I wish I had known about your challenge (did you say it and I missed it? Totally possible!), I would have joined you!

These so chic! Thank you for sharing your outfits too!

Thank you @Cookiefiend . I have been curating my SLGs and I love the ones I chose to keep. The most frequently used ones are the BV Card Case, the Calvi and the Chanel Pink Coin Purse. The LV Empreinte Cles and Chanel Dark Pink Card Holder are flatter and the Chanel Dark Pink Car Holder has less capacity. In addition to the frequently used card cases I mentioned, I also use a LV Mini Pochette and the Chanel Red Lambskin Cosmetic Case often.
Thanks for sharing your 2019 September challenge findings. I agree with you on “I learned I really don’t *need* all of my bags - but I want them and enjoy having them.” So true.
No, you didn’t miss me commenting on my current challenge, I think I only figured it out after the first week of September started, after I reread that older thread and I just shared it yesterday. You can still join me for the rest of the month or do it next month.

 

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This is just so juicy! All the jewel tones make me happy. Your eyeglass case looks like chevre..yummy. Card holders..I guess that’s where we’re headed. I kinda feel sorry for cash. We even have a coin shortage now. I wonder if “big item” delivery people are getting fewer tips. With everything charged to cards, “they” know everything about our spending habits..if I think too much about it, it bothers me. But I digress...anyway Where’s your fountain pen? I’ve been unclogging one so I can put into rotation. Ugh! maybe I don’t have what it takes to properly maintain them...I just never remember to clean it when I switch out.

I missed the September challenge announcement..but think I can muster up the energy to join you for the rest of the month..change bags every 3 days?

Thanks @essiedub ! I love jewel tones, too. The eyeglasses case is the one that came from the optical store and it’s not leather, it’s an inexpensive plastic material that serves as a flexible slim case, ha ha! Yes, I seldom use cash - few retailers want it right now, preferring cards instead. You have a great memory, I love beautiful pens. I dropped off my Montblanc Meisterstuck White Solitaire Rose Gold Classique Rollerball for repairs today.
I neglected to announce my September challenge earlier.
Yes, please join me for the rest of the month! Pick any bag in your closet and carry it for at least three days (or however long you like), then pick another bag ... it’s as easy as that.

I really need to see outfit #2! Leopard print car coat and gold boots?! Ooh ooh do post a photo..better yet, wear it again and post a modeling shot!!

I will have to get back to you on the picture

I love all of your items! that dark pink caviar card holder!

Thank you keodi! I switched to that dark pink caviar card holder today and it was a delight to use.

Love the bag, love the SLGs!!

Thanks msd!

Oh, yes, pleaaaassssee!

Ha ha, will do - I love that there are others who love leopard print and gold boots!

 

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Your outfits have inspired me to up my game! Even though I'm barely going anywhere today, I paired a dark-wash denim Theory jacket with a navy J.Crew tee, basic black jeans, bronze flats, and copper jewelry. The pin on my jacket lapel is rather special:my Dad gave to my Mom on their first wedding anniversary. (This would have been in the mid-1940s, but I'm sure the pin is older than that since I doubt much jewelry was being made in the U.S. during wartime.)
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Great outfit Elaine! What a wonderful story about your brooch.
Yay to encouraging and inspiring each other, as you inspired me on the card cases earlier!

 

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I didn't take this outside today, just showing it off to you guys with the Twilly that took me ages to find. The craftsperson told me not to carry the bag without a twilly or to wear gloves.

For quite a few years I've felt the twilly designs were all getting brighter and busier with every season and was using a bias-folded Hermès navy Printemps Ete 69- Automne Hiver 45, but luckily this cw of Cassandre's Jeu de Cartes twilly fitted really well and it's only for this bag. Actually, in all my years of collecting I only have 3 twillys so far.

H Sac Malette was once my grandmother's and is from the late 1940s, I didn't know the date until the craftsperson worked on it, I didn't even realise such old pieces had date stamps. My cousin got my grandmother's Brn BK 28 (returne) and my sister another bag. Let me tell you there was stiff competition for the Kelly, but now I think I'm the luckiest one.

Apparently C19 is getting worse again in many places in my country atm. Honestly, there was no social distancing gone on on the beach today so DH and I went to the cricket ground instead and watched the games until dinner time. Took my Evie and cheated on my H scarves with a Gucci Flora.

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Your Sac Mallette is stunning and is in beautiful condition! Great match with the twilly. Clearly good taste and a sense of style runs in the family. What treasures your grandmother collected.
Sorry to hear C19 is on the rise in your country, new cases are on the rise in my country, too. It sounds like you had a good time watching cricket games.

 

[papertiger]

Your grandmother´s bag is adorable @papertiger! I wouldn´t have identified the style as Hermes, but it is totally my cup of tea! The twilly you bought is absolutely perfect!
What kind of work did you have done on the bag?

Thank you, handbag on top and jewellery case below lined in velvet.

Hermes call it a Spa, just overall check-up and rejuvenation. The colour came back to it's original deep Bleu Marine colour and shine, so obviously it must have been a bit dry. I think there were a few other things but I can't quite remember, Anyway, came back good as new. Usually I do my own bags but not this one.

 

[papertiger]

Thank you for the Coco Handle and outfit love @papertiger
I almost bought this bag in black and I am so happy I took the burgundy with lizard handle home instead. It’s in my top 5 most frequently carried bags in 2020 (in spite of wonky Covid 19 bag usage counts).


Thanks dc!


Ha ha, thanks for the floor shout out and challenge encouragement, @momasaurus ! I generally like the afternoon lighting in my office and the floor is a common background in my pics!


Thank you @Cookiefiend . I have been curating my SLGs and I love the ones I chose to keep. The most frequently used ones are the BV Card Case, the Calvi and the Chanel Pink Coin Purse. The LV Empreinte Cles and Chanel Dark Pink Card Holder are flatter and the Chanel Dark Pink Car Holder has less capacity. In addition to the frequently used card cases I mentioned, I also use a LV Mini Pochette and the Chanel Red Lambskin Cosmetic Case often.
Thanks for sharing your 2019 September challenge findings. I agree with you on “I learned I really don’t *need* all of my bags - but I want them and enjoy having them.” So true.
No, you didn’t miss me commenting on my current challenge, I think I only figured it out after the first week of September started, after I reread that older thread and I just shared it yesterday. You can still join me for the rest of the month or do it next month.

When you think C don't even do lizard anymore, it makes it even more special.

I wish I'd bought one. I knew it at the time. I also knew I'd regret not buying one if I didn't. And I was right

It's good for me though. I can't have everything. It's a joy to see your burgundy, so glad you're using it so much.

 

[papertiger]

Your Sac Mallette is stunning and is in beautiful condition! Great match with the twilly. Clearly good taste and a sense of style runs in the family. What treasures your grandmother collected.
Sorry to hear C19 is on the rise in your country, new cases are on the rise in my country, too. It sounds like you had a good time watching cricket games.

Thank you. In my living room, I've a picture of my grandmother presenting an award. Unfortunately, she died too young, and sadly, photos and things are all we have to remember her. My aunt kept her bags stored away until she thought we were old enough to look after them and they were only passed on to us about 10 years ago when my cousin was married.

At least on a local cricket ground there is still so much space around the pitch it's easy to have some space. On the beach there's no chance.

 

[dcooney4]

I didn't take this outside today, just showing it off to you guys with the Twilly that took me ages to find. The craftsperson told me not to carry the bag without a twilly or to wear gloves.

For quite a few years I've felt the twilly designs were all getting brighter and busier with every season and was using a bias-folded Hermès navy Printemps Ete 69- Automne Hiver 45, but luckily this cw of Cassandre's Jeu de Cartes twilly fitted really well and it's only for this bag. Actually, in all my years of collecting I only have 3 twillys so far.

H Sac Malette was once my grandmother's and is from the late 1940s, I didn't know the date until the craftsperson worked on it, I didn't even realise such old pieces had date stamps. My cousin got my grandmother's Brn BK 28 (returne) and my sister another bag. Let me tell you there was stiff competition for the Kelly, but now I think I'm the luckiest one.

Apparently C19 is getting worse again in many places in my country atm. Honestly, there was no social distancing gone on on the beach today so DH and I went to the cricket ground instead and watched the games until dinner time. Took my Evie and cheated on my H scarves with a Gucci Flora.

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Love the bag and twilly.

 

[momasaurus]

Those contrast handles ..le sigh..I love the Pico! Aside from the plume, I use that the most of my H bags (cuz it’s a tote perhaps) Are you using the twilly as a shoulder strap? Love all the SLGs of course! What are you storing in the Bastias?

Yes, shoulder strap! @Cookiefiend started the trend a few pages back. I threw in some extra SLGs for the photo, LOL. The Bastias are for drivers license and credit cards, Calvis for quarters for parking meters, another for earphones. I just love a lot of color!