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

[ohmisseevee]

For BOTD, my Lady Dior. It is quite spacious but not the easiest to access. She got to go with me to car service because I didn’t have to carry files.
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Here I am trying to artfully spill the contents ..phone, Vivier wallet, H Pouch holds calendar, notebook, and STDupont Fountain pen, key pouch and glasses (I loathe glasses and I have to carry 2 pairs)
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Below, I’ve thrown all the contents back into the neverfull, which has the added files, pencil case, and makeup pouch...plus room for jacket, lunch, shoes, etc etc.View attachment 4653430
That is why the Neverfull is so easy to use..I can see everything!

Your artful look was well achieved! The texture on your H pouch is so lovely - it looks so touchable.

I wish I could do the big open totes - they're so handy and easy to use. I tried one for a while, but found that traffic can be so incredibly unpredictable where I live - people get so crazy during their commutes and think that cutting someone off is worth getting into a potential accident . And as soon as I hit the brakes harder than normal, whatever is in my front seat goes flying out, along with all of the contents. Most of the other stuff in my car (water bottles, my yoga mat, extra clothes, lunch box) is secured in some way with the car's natural storage options, for example cup holders, the spaces behind the middle console, between the backside of the driver's/passenger's seat and back seats, etc.

I've spent more time than I've wanted to picking up all the pieces once I got to my destination...

Perhaps such open totes will work for me later, but for now all of my bags have either zip closures or a flap closure that is secure enough to keep the bag intact. It was a sad realization when I resigned myself to that, as the NF looks incredibly roomy and useful.

 

[whateve]

Your artful look was well achieved! The texture on your H pouch is so lovely - it looks so touchable.

I wish I could do the big open totes - they're so handy and easy to use. I tried one for a while, but found that traffic can be so incredibly unpredictable where I live - people get so crazy during their commutes and think that cutting someone off is worth getting into a potential accident . And as soon as I hit the brakes harder than normal, whatever is in my front seat goes flying out, along with all of the contents. Most of the other stuff in my car (water bottles, my yoga mat, extra clothes, lunch box) is secured in some way with the car's natural storage options, for example cup holders, the spaces behind the middle console, between the backside of the driver's/passenger's seat and back seats, etc.

I've spent more time than I've wanted to picking up all the pieces once I got to my destination...

Perhaps such open totes will work for me later, but for now all of my bags have either zip closures or a flap closure that is secure enough to keep the bag intact. It was a sad realization when I resigned myself to that, as the NF looks incredibly roomy and useful.

Once I lost my phone. I thought I had left it somewhere. I was really worried. When I got home, I used the find my phone app and it was in the car, way underneath the seat. After that, I need to make sure my phone isn't going to fall out of my bag.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Oh oh...love those shoes! are they comfortable?


My trainer has told me to get rid of all my shoes not shaped like my foot. Wut?
And to eliminate all sugar. Uh?
Ok so I have reluctantly gotten rid of beautiful pairs that don’t feel good before I even take a stepActually, I keep trying them for about 2 weeks, hoping that they suddenly become comfortable..so far no dice.

I will give up all sugar and about 10,000 other things including a few relatives before I give up my heels. That being said, I refuse to wear uncomfortable shoes. So I have very few closed in pointed toe. In fact, I think I only have one pair of pointed toe boots. I really prefer to have my toes out. Luckily it’s warm here more than it’s not so I don’t have to wear closed in shoes as much as I’ve had to in the past.

Speaking of toes out. Do you ladies do pedicures? I do my pedicures ETW on Wed - I think I do a more thorough job - and then get my - nails dip powder plus manicure - done ETW on Thursday. This was nail week and they look great!! Pretty, lightly sparkly pale pink on both. Ready for the weekend.

 

[essiedub]

Your artful look was well achieved! The texture on your H pouch is so lovely - it looks so touchable.
And as soon as I hit the brakes harder than normal, whatever is in my front seat goes flying out, along with all of the contents. Most of the other stuff in my car (water bottles, my yoga mat, extra clothes, lunch box) is secured in some way with the car's natural storage options, for example cup holders, the spaces behind the middle console, between the backside of the driver's/passenger's seat and back seats, etc.

I've spent more time than I've wanted to picking up all the pieces once I got to my.

That has happened..on several occasions! You know, I’ve always maintained that if a woman had designed a car, there would be a place for a handbag! I’d give up that middle armrest compartment and that’s where the Handbag would go. The new CEO at Ford came out of Herman Miller (workspace) with the idea that car design is now all about the environment & experience since they’ve kinda figured out how to make a car move. I hope he or someone on his staff is on this thread! Anyhoo, I digress...

The H pouch is actually designed for a set of Bridge decks..isn’t that just so precious (eye roll) It’s Togo or clemence ( always get the two mixed up); whichever is the smooshier leather. you could even loop it into a belt and it can double as a belt bag (not for me though)

 

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For BOTD, my Lady Dior. It is quite spacious but not the easiest to access. She got to go with me to car service because I didn’t have to carry files.
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Here I am trying to artfully spill the contents ..phone, Vivier wallet, H Pouch holds calendar, notebook, and STDupont Fountain pen, key pouch and glasses (I loathe glasses and I have to carry 2 pairs)
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Below, I’ve thrown all the contents back into the neverfull, which has the added files, pencil case, and makeup pouch...plus room for jacket, lunch, shoes, etc etc.View attachment 4653430
That is why the Neverfull is so easy to use..I can see everything!

essiedub, your Lady Dior is gorgeous! I especially love your ST DuPont Fountain Pen, it is so pretty - it looks almost like tortoise shell? I have a ST DuPont ballpoint pen, I don’t see pens by this manufacturer often, cool!

 

[Sparkletastic]

That has happened..on several occasions! You know, I’ve always maintained that if a woman had designed a car, there would be a place for a handbag! I’d give up that middle armrest compartment and that’s where the Handbag would go. The new CEO at Ford came out of Herman Miller (workspace) with the idea that car design is now all about the environment & experience since they’ve kinda figured out how to make a car move. I hope he or someone on his staff is on this thread! Anyhoo, I digress...

The H pouch is actually designed for a set of Bridge decks..isn’t that just so precious (eye roll) It’s Togo or clemence ( always get the two mixed up); whichever is the smooshier leather. you could even loop it into a belt and it can double as a belt bag (not for me though)

Yes! It’s a no brainer to have a place for a bag (purse, laptop, messenger) that keeps it from flying around and yet still accessible.

 

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Wellllll - okay!
I’m carrying my Longchamp Gatsby, French wallet - it has such a fun lining, and my checkbook has a beautiful leather cover - handmade by an artisan in Virginia.
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And - yes! Tous Les Bateaux du Monde - the most amazing border!
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(I know, I know - not the scarf thread Cookie - but it’s so pretty!!)

Cookie, these are beautiful pics! Your TLBdM looks gorgeous on you!

 

[essiedub]

I will give up all sugar and about 10,000 other things including a few relatives before I give up my heels. That being said, I refuse to wear uncomfortable shoes. So I have very few closed in pointed toe. In fact, I think I only have one pair of pointed toe boots. I really prefer to have my toes out. Luckily it’s warm here more than it’s not so I don’t have to wear closed in shoes as much as I’ve had to in the past.

Speaking of toes out. Do you ladies do pedicures? I do my pedicures ETW on Wed - I think I do a more thorough job - and then get my - nails dip powder plus manicure - done ETW on Thursday. This was nail week and they look great!! Pretty, lightly sparkly pale pink on both. Ready for the weekend.

Ya it’s a sad situation. The thing is that in reality I rarely wear heels much anymore..but I still don’t want to give them up. I started researching comfortable heels...some swear by Manolos and I was nuts enough to start researching the Hangisi. I really wanted the saffron color in the 50mm..thank god it’s not available in the US or it would be decorating my shelf.
Isn’t it pretty?
Is it really comfortable? Not my nikes, I’m sure.
Is it practical? Satin? probably not.

was it Spock that said “ ..you may find that wanting is better than having...”
I think I’d be pretty happy to have these.
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Yes, we can get high winds and also very big waves. Especially in the wintertime. Fun to photograph! But as you say, not good for a high-end handbag. That's when I pull out my MbMJ Natasha. It's a nice bag, but I've had it for so many years that it's getting a bit long in the tooth and I've relegated it to "carefree" status. It's a good bag for long walks, because it weighs very little and I carry it cross body.

btw, this photo is deceptive; I took it a few years ago, when I had just reconditioned the bag. It looks a lot schloompier now!
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It’s always fun to see your purple Natasha, such a fun colour! I am bag cousins with you on your Natasha, mine is a slightly different style. Attaching an archive picture.

 

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Ya it’s a sad situation. The thing is that in reality I rarely wear heels much anymore..but I still don’t want to give them up. I started researching comfortable heels...some swear by Manolos and I was nuts enough to start researching the Hangisi. I really wanted the saffron color in the 50mm..thank god it’s not available in the US or it would be decorating my shelf.
Isn’t it pretty?
Is it really comfortable? Not my nikes, I’m sure.
Is it practical? Satin? probably not.

was it Spock that said “ ..you may find that wanting is better than having...”
I think I’d be pretty happy to have these.
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This is such a pretty outfit and the shoes are like art. Yellow ... satin ... heels, in my fantasy life I would wear these all the time. In my real life, I am still cycling through ankle boots and deep winter.
Great Spock quote!

 

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If you are patient, I'm sure you will run across the right deal for you. I just bought a celine bag which I never thought would be possible since I'd never spend over $700 on a bag. But she arrived today, is authentic and gorgeous. Way better condition than expected.


I've been terrible with shopping my closet so far, but great with the one in one out and keeping within my budget (still haven't touched my $700 net new spend).

Congratulations on your new bag!

 

[essiedub]

essiedub, your Lady Dior is gorgeous! I especially love your ST DuPont Fountain Pen, it is so pretty - it looks almost like tortoise shell? I have a ST DuPont ballpoint pen, I don’t see pens by this manufacturer often, cool!

Thank you morebags! I’m still trying to be disciplined about using these pens. Another one of my obsessions.? I don’t think it’s real tortoise shell..at least I hope not. I think I bought it in the 90’s, when I was totally into fountain pens. To draw the ink into the cartridge, you twist at the top of the pen. I used to always prefer to load ink vs. using the cartridges, but now I think I prefer the ease of the cartridge. Actually I’d prefer the ballpoint (but trying to be disciplined here in using all the c**p I spent so much$ on )

Well what pen are you carrying these days? Do you switch off daily? I try to use up a cartridge before I switch so I can properly clean it prior to storage. so much work..

A wise man (uncle) said “you shouldn't have it, if you can’t maintain it” ...I agree with him
An insightful friend said “ if you have to store it, you don't need to have it” ...I ignored her.

 

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My daughter started daycare last September or October, and we've been sick on and off since then. Seriously, it feels like she hasn't had a few days of being healthy in a row this entire time! Sometimes it's just a runny nose and sometimes it's a fever on and off, and one ear infection. The way that it is with me being around her almost all the time, I end up getting whatever she's sick with although not as bad. And my husband does too, but worse, and he's working full time. We're having a rough time over here! But whenever we're mostly well we try to get out of the house. Has anyone else had issues staying healthy this winter?

Also wondering, what are your best tips for staying on track with your purchases? I spend a lot of timing surfing around on instagram for bags, TheRealReal, Vestiaire Collective, etc. And a decent amount of time on TPF too. I know people mentioned the wishlist ideas and keeping things on there for a month before making a purchase. Do you mostly try to avoid shopping websites to not get sidetracked?

The first year of your first's daycare is a constant discovery of illnesses you never thought you'd catch... Brace yourself and pray for Summer.

I am very good at delaying online purchases. I put something in the wish list, and if I am not thinking about it a few weeks down the road that's it. It does work, but you have to accept things being sold out. Occasionally, if I think something is going to go soon I would buy it, you can always send it back although I rather save the hassle.

In shops, the other day the SA in one of my usual multibrand boutiques was laughing to a friend that she never expects me to buy something the day I try it, that I always have to sleep over it. So I guess I also do the same thing.

My weakness is shopping while travelling, if I get into a shop, and the SA is good, I can fall for impulse buying.

Hi Rhl, sorry to hear about the little one getting sick and infecting the parents. @doni said it perfectly, I wish someone had prepared me mentally that the first year of first child in childcare is full of every infectious disease imaginable. My DS would be sick for three days and it would take down the adults for a week or more - colds, flus, eye infections, hand and mouth disease, etc. I was/am terrified of the kids bringing home lice.

 

[essiedub]

This is such a pretty outfit and the shoes are like art. Yellow ... satin ... heels, in my fantasy life I would wear these all the time. In my real life, I am still cycling through ankle boots and deep winter.
Great Spock quote!

Right? Yellow .satin .heels with swarovski crystals... and they’re not too high..omg
Anyway, I have a pretty healthy pretend lifestyle

 

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Today’s bag is my LV Lock Me Bucket Noir - I’ve carried it 4 times this month
Here we’re heading out for the day:
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And what’s inside:
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We took an Uber to the office today because we have a Krug dinner to attend tonight and didn’t want both cars downtown (I hate parking at this particular restaurant - stresses me out), now she’s sitting prettily on my desk. Later she will hopefully avoid getting Champagne spilled on her! View attachment 4653329
I also noticed a front corner has a bit of wear, before I put her away I’ll polish that up a bit!

The pink interior and edging is gorgeous! I always enjoy when you post pics of this beauty!