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

[momasaurus]

I own a trim I in size 38, it is a large bag, but not huge, I'd love to get a trim II in size 35cm one day all th eones i have seen are not in so great condition.

I love bag spills! your Pico I'm amazed at how much this size can hold!

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

I need to take a photo of my trim 35 in Rouge H chamonix! Great condition (also I haven't used it much, alas).
The little Pico is sort of magic. I think because of the almost square bottom - surprisingly roomy.
Wow - you even put your cardholder in plastic? I have not been quite so strict. Actually sometimes i just use my pockets: phone, credit card, carkeys.

 

[keodi]

I need to take a photo of my trim 35 in Rouge H chamonix! Great condition (also I haven't used it much, alas).
The little Pico is sort of magic. I think because of the almost square bottom - surprisingly roomy.
Wow - you even put your cardholder in plastic? I have not been quite so strict. Actually sometimes i just use my pockets: phone, credit card, carkeys.

I do! since I can't sanitize it when I get home. I'd love to see your Rouge H trim, I love trims!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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!

Welcome to the rabbit hole! I´m already there and must have been hiding in the shadows of my guilty conscience when you came in... no more bags for a while for me!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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

My idea of fashion heaven! It´s getting cooler here so it won´t be long until my tiger print coat (unfortunately I don´t have a leopard except for heavy fur coats) will come out of its summer sleep. I´d love to wear it with gold boots, but the only pair I have are true vintage 70ies and have become all sticky inside. They have a fabric lining and the foam underneath has disintegrated. Where are they anyway? There must be a way to fix the issue....

 

[Cookiefiend]

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.

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I’ll join you for the rest of the month, starting with the bag I carried yesterday - the Gucci Padlock. It hasn’t been carried much this year (C-19), so this will be a good way to bump up the wears on it. I’ll do a bag spill too, because it’s such a nice black and gold bag.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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.

With a valuable bag - not only that it is Hermes, but that it was your grandmother´s- like this I fully understand you didn´t do diy. It´s such a beautiful bag! I have seen the shape with the extra compartment underneath on vintage German Goldpfeil bags, but never in person.

 

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I’ll join you for the rest of the month, starting with the bag I carried yesterday - the Gucci Padlock. It hasn’t been carried much this year (C-19), so this will be a good way to bump up the wears on it. I’ll do a bag spill too, because it’s such a nice black and gold bag.

Yay! I like your Gucci Padlock, looking forward to your pics!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

This September I decided to challenge myself by using a bag for three days at a time, any bag I wanted to carry and I had to stick with it for at least three days before switching. So far, it’s been an enjoyable challenge

I´d like to join your challenge! It´s high time my bags get to see the light of day. Last week I finally decided to actually wear my black Gaucho and have been enjoying it very much.
It looks good with the long 70ies dresses I´m wearing at the moment.
I´ll stick to it for a few more days and then decide which one will be next.




Not much stuff for a rather big bag like this, but all I need for a quick trip to the shops.

 

[msd_bags]

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.

What you said about passing on the bag got me thinking, are my bags “worthy” to be passed on? Will they still have value many years down the road? Or no one would want them when it’s time...

 

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I´d like to join your challenge! It´s high time my bags get to see the light of day. Last week I finally decided to actually wear my black Gaucho and have been enjoying it very much.
It looks good with the long 70ies dresses I´m wearing at the moment.
I´ll stick to it for a few more days and then decide which one will be next.


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Not much stuff for a rather big bag like this, but all I need for a quick trip to the shops.

Yay for joining the challenge.
Your bag has that cool girl chic look. Great bag spill pic. I love your red wallet!

 

[ElainePG]

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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The twilly is a perfect match to your grandmother's bag, @papertiger . Understated and chic. Do you ever find an occasion to carry the bag, or is it more of a display piece?

 

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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.

Thank you for the Coco Handle love. Yes, it is even more special to me since Chanel stopped producing exotics. My 9 yo DS always want to “pet the lizard (handle)” when I carry this bag.

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.

How wonderful that your aunt saved your grandmother’s bags to share with the next generation.
Thank goodness you were able to carve out your own space at the cricket pitch and enjoy some of the end of summer fresh air and activities.

 

[papertiger]

The twilly is a perfect match to your grandmother's bag, @papertiger . Understated and chic. Do you ever find an occasion to carry the bag, or is it more of a display piece?

Thank you. I believe she and my grandfather played bridge, and she would also have been aware of Cassandre's cards so it seemed perfect.

I have carried her, but I am a bit over-sensitive about it. Sometimes that's not so much fun for me or the poor people I'm with, so I'd have to know exactly where I'm going and what I'm doing.

What you said about passing on the bag got me thinking, are my bags “worthy” to be passed on? Will they still have value many years down the road? Or no one would want them when it’s time...

It's a good point, just for a sanity check, just do ditch ones we only like but don't love.

I would just enjoy them, I know my grandmother did, and she didn't have many. Unless they're collector's pieces from the start, we should't run mini 'museum' IMO. That's my tendency, and actually I need to fight it, who knows what's important to the next gen?

I have seen so many new members on tPF that have joined, having just received inherited bags from relatives, asking for authenticity on the AT Gucci thread. I'd say 75% want to know, is it authentic? How much is it worth and where can they sell it?

 

[msd_bags]

Thank you. I believe she and my grandfather played bridge, and she would also have been aware of Cassandre's cards so it seemed perfect.

I have carried her, but I am a bit over-sensitive about it. Sometimes that's not so much fun for me or the poor people I'm with, so I'd have to know exactly where I'm going and what I'm doing.



It's a good point, just for a sanity check, just do ditch ones we only like but don't love.

I would just enjoy them, I know my grandmother did, and she didn't have many. Unless they're collector's pieces from the start, we should't run mini 'museum' IMO. That's my tendency, and actually I need to fight it, who knows what's important to the next gen?

I have seen so many new members on tPF that have joined, having just received inherited bags from relatives, asking for authenticity on the AT Gucci thread. I'd say 75% want to know, is it authentic? How much is it worth and where can they sell it?

I hope those who will get my bag will enjoy using them, not just get cash for them.

 

[dcooney4]

I keep thinking about that little mulberry Hampstead bag. Also I saw a Ferragamo bag at the outlet I really liked ,but I know nothing about the brand other than where they are made. Are Ferragamo bags worth it?