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

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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! :panic:)
yes, and because the cardholder is leather, I cant sanitize it. Everyone laughs at me, as they think i'm paranoid, but i try to be extra cautious because I can't afford to get sick.
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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@papertiger your bag is beautiful!, and the twilly too!
Why don't we have a showcase where we post pix of bags we have in multiples? That would be fun (and maybe embarrassing for me).
This is a great idea!
That broche goes perfect with that blazer! I love pimped up denim.



What a treasure of a bag! You can get a vintage box Kelly easily, even if it is not the same as having grandma’s, but this is double special.
Your brooch is beautiful!
Here’s the Gucci Small Padlock Top Handle. I really like this bag, I think it’s very chic. This is the bag that replaced my Loewe Puzzle - I loved the Puzzle, but when it started to have edge coat cracking in just 10 months (and y’all know it’s not my only black bag), I returned it. Cracked edge coating is one thing I do not like at all. @Sparkletastic noted that the Padlock is smaller than the Puzzle, and it is... so I don’t carry it as much as I would if it just a little bigger. It’s more of a “going out to dinner/hanging out with friends” type purse and less of an “omg I’m late for work, throw everything in there” bag.
But it sure is pretty!
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This pocket on the back is not useful - but slim things like a mask, tickets, or bus passes fit fine.
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Inside and bag spill (phone fits too)
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One concern I have is where the flap of the bag attaches to the purse. This is very sturdy leather - very structured and thick. When you open the flap all the way, A crease forms - the crease is a natural function/result of opening the bag - it has to be there, but I’m concerned that the leather might crack eventually... so I take care to moisturize this bag on a quarterly basis, in hopes of avoiding that.
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:love::love: I love this bag!
Here’s a pic of the leopard print car coat and gold sock booties. The sock booties I picked up for a steal. Holt Renfrew was the main upscale store in my city. Nordstrom was coming to town to open up a store. Holt Renfrew sent me a coupon for $500CDN to spend in their store. I found these Loeffler Randall Kassidy gold glittered stretch-knit sock boots and paid the tax $14.50CDN for these fun booties. :nuts: Here’s a link to Net A Porter for other views of the booties.
https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/...sidy-glittered-stretch-knit-sock-boots/991020
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Very nice, i like the outfit, and the booties!:biggrin:
I found a photo of my gold boots, but still don´t know where I put them...
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Oooh these are fabulous!
 
yes, and because the cardholder is leather, I cant sanitize it. Everyone laughs at me, as they think i'm paranoid, but i try to be extra cautious because I can't afford to get sick.

@papertiger your bag is beautiful!, and the twilly too!

This is a great idea!

Your brooch is beautiful!

:love::love: I love this bag!

Very nice, i like the outfit, and the booties!:biggrin:

Oooh these are fabulous!
Thank you sweetheart ❤️
 
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Here’s the Gucci Small Padlock Top Handle. I really like this bag, I think it’s very chic. This is the bag that replaced my Loewe Puzzle - I loved the Puzzle, but when it started to have edge coat cracking in just 10 months (and y’all know it’s not my only black bag), I returned it. Cracked edge coating is one thing I do not like at all. @Sparkletastic noted that the Padlock is smaller than the Puzzle, and it is... so I don’t carry it as much as I would if it just a little bigger. It’s more of a “going out to dinner/hanging out with friends” type purse and less of an “omg I’m late for work, throw everything in there” bag.
But it sure is pretty!
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This pocket on the back is not useful - but slim things like a mask, tickets, or bus passes fit fine.
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Inside and bag spill (phone fits too)
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One concern I have is where the flap of the bag attaches to the purse. This is very sturdy leather - very structured and thick. When you open the flap all the way, A crease forms - the crease is a natural function/result of opening the bag - it has to be there, but I’m concerned that the leather might crack eventually... so I take care to moisturize this bag on a quarterly basis, in hopes of avoiding that.
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Nice shape! I like boxy bags (well to be honest, I like slouchy also) I love those puffs! Are they readily available or are they H?
 
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Here’s a pic of the leopard print car coat and gold sock booties. The sock booties I picked up for a steal. Holt Renfrew was the main upscale store in my city. Nordstrom was coming to town to open up a store. Holt Renfrew sent me a coupon for $500CDN to spend in their store. I found these Loeffler Randall Kassidy gold glittered stretch-knit sock boots and paid the tax $14.50CDN for these fun booties. :nuts: Here’s a link to Net A Porter for other views of the booties.
https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/...sidy-glittered-stretch-knit-sock-boots/991020
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You are too chic! sock booties seem totally comfortable.
Omg, I wore a pink tshirt today and that’s fancy because it wasn’t black or gray...clearly I need help. I did add a opal brooch cuz the t shirt brings out the pinky purply. This is me lazing about reading tpf
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I wish some store would send me $ to freely spend. I wonder if I’d buy something practical or something exhilarating? Sadly I think the former, cuz some gals just know how to have fun..I’d be over-thinking it. Love the booties!!
 
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yes, and because the cardholder is leather, I cant sanitize it. Everyone laughs at me, as they think i'm paranoid, but i try to be extra cautious because I can't afford to get sick.

@papertiger your bag is beautiful!, and the twilly too!

This is a great idea!

Your brooch is beautiful!

:love::love: I love this bag!

Very nice, i like the outfit, and the booties!:biggrin:

Oooh these are fabulous!
Thank you @keodi :cutesy:
 
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You are too chic! sock booties seem totally comfortable.
Omg, I wore a pink tshirt today and that’s fancy because it wasn’t black or gray...clearly I need help. I did add a opal brooch cuz the t shirt brings out the pinky purply. This is me lazing about reading tpf
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I wish some store would send me $ to freely spend. I wonder if I’d buy something practical or something exhilarating? Sadly I think the former, cuz some gals just know how to have fun..I’d be over-thinking it. Love the booties!!
I love this pink shirt and pretty brooch - well coordinated!
Thank you for the sock bootie love. I am glad I went for the exhilarating vs. the practical with that gift card. I am not sure I would have bought them with “my own money” and I am glad to have them in my closet. :love:
They are the equivalent of the “fun bag” I feel I am currently missing in my bag wardrobe (first world problems, I know). :rolleyes:

oh yes. That is art...there‘s a TPFer over in the Dior thread that has quite the collection ..kellyng..
Yes, I immediately thought of her too! She has a collection thread, as well.
 
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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?
Ferragamo - I love the gorgeous red of @Cookiefiend ‘s Studio bag. It sent me searching online and I never found the same shade as a current retail colour.
I have two pairs of Ferragamo shoes and wore both of them in the past week! They make great shoes. One pair are the (low heeled bow pump) Varas in black calfskin and the other pair are low pointy heeled pumps in burgundy leather and suede. Raising my hand that Ferragamo is old school per @papertiger (and I can own being old school too) :lol:
I owned a rouge noir Ginny bag. It was a great quality bag. I let it go because I was doing one in one out when I got my Coco Handle - similar colour, the Coco Handle was larger capacity and I liked it more than the Ginny. I agree with @whateve it had terrible resale value.
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Here’s the Gucci Small Padlock Top Handle. I really like this bag, I think it’s very chic. This is the bag that replaced my Loewe Puzzle - I loved the Puzzle, but when it started to have edge coat cracking in just 10 months (and y’all know it’s not my only black bag), I returned it. Cracked edge coating is one thing I do not like at all. @Sparkletastic noted that the Padlock is smaller than the Puzzle, and it is... so I don’t carry it as much as I would if it just a little bigger. It’s more of a “going out to dinner/hanging out with friends” type purse and less of an “omg I’m late for work, throw everything in there” bag.
But it sure is pretty!
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This pocket on the back is not useful - but slim things like a mask, tickets, or bus passes fit fine.
View attachment 4854727
Inside and bag spill (phone fits too)
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One concern I have is where the flap of the bag attaches to the purse. This is very sturdy leather - very structured and thick. When you open the flap all the way, A crease forms - the crease is a natural function/result of opening the bag - it has to be there, but I’m concerned that the leather might crack eventually... so I take care to moisturize this bag on a quarterly basis, in hopes of avoiding that.
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This is beautiful!
 
It´s one of the little pouches I made out of some big non-woven shopping bags from the Bhv Marais department store in Paris. I keep my hand sanitizer and a spare mask in it.
The design is a map of the Marais quarter in Paris that happens to be my favourite Parisian quarter.

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That is so cute. I had forgotten you made those.
 
Ferragamo - I love the gorgeous red of @Cookiefiend ‘s Studio bag. It sent me searching online and I never found the same shade as a current retail colour.
I have two pairs of Ferragamo shoes and wore both of them in the past week! They make great shoes. One pair are the (low heeled bow pump) Varas in black calfskin and the other pair are low pointy heeled pumps in burgundy leather and suede. Raising my hand that Ferragamo is old school per @papertiger (and I can own being old school too) :lol:
I owned a rouge noir Ginny bag. It was a great quality bag. I let it go because I was doing one in one out when I got my Coco Handle - similar colour, the Coco Handle was larger capacity and I liked it more than the Ginny. I agree with @whateve it had terrible resale value.
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Thank you !
 
I have been thinking about the Ferragamo bag. I think Elaine hit it on the head, it is pretty but I do prefer to wear crossbody bags . It looked very well made , but if it didn't work for the me the low resale would kill me. I will probably go to the outlets again today as we are driving past anyway. Might take another look at mulberry and Gucci. I only like going there early in the morning or on days when it is not busy. It is outdoors so I feel better there then in indoor malls. How is it to shop in your area? Gucci won't let you in their store till the take your temperature and sanitize your hands.
 
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