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

[More bags]

September Update, YTD Stats and Challenges

• Carried 9 bags
• Completed wearing a bag three days in a row before switching challenge; I usually change my bag daily, with consideration for my mood, my outfit, the weather, my plans for the day/how much I need to carry, etc. I chose mostly medium sized bags. I enjoyed carrying the 9 bags I wore this month, appreciating the leather, the versatility and functionality of each bag. I am very happy with what I have in my bag wardrobe.
  
• Read 19 books YTD
• Exited 124 items - sports equipment, kids’ clothes, books and household items

Sept 2020 Stats
Bags - 0 in, 0 out
SLGs - 0 in, 0 out

YTD Stats
Bags - 0 in, 0 out
SLGs - 0 in, 0 out

 

[whateve]

September stats
bags 1 in, 0 out
SLGs 1 in, 3 out

The bag in is a vintage bag that I got for the bargain price of $25, the SLG is a wallet I didn't need but was only $15.

 

[dcooney4]

She's coming with me to work today.

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This is a the perfect beige . Did you clean the metal too? It looks great.

 

[Bag peace]

This is a the perfect beige . Did you clean the metal too? It looks great.

A follow up question: If you did, how did you get the hardware looking so good? It's the one thing I can never manage to get right, particularly if there are nicks in the metal. Thank you

 

[dcooney4]

That’s a real bummer on the recycled sail Bespoke bag. I guess once they do the “transfer,” they want to sell multiples (without paying you royalties) Your avatar painting is lovely! I thought it was a photo. Is that your barn?

No not my barn. Was driving to my sons swim meet and took photos along a pretty back road. It was actually fall and everything was dead, but loved the look of the barn .

 

[dcooney4]

Some bright colors that I wear a ton of : fuschia, (just campagne) electric blue (lotuff) and teal(bally). I do wear these bags regularly if my outfit calls for it.

Here's the hard part. I'm in the process of moving and I have 15-20 bags at my old home that I haven't seen in months including a black Chanel (in the mix tote), so I guess I own 8 Chanels, which is way too many for me to feel like is sensible. Many will be sold. And I have many neutrals at my old place in the bag display case. Grey, Taupe, beige, tan, charcoal, more black... And not many colors really. I don't have a great navy/midnight bag or wine/Burgundy. Those would really get used while feeling versatile and classic.

Red is hard. So so classic but clashes with all my clothes except my neutrals. However I have plenty of neutrals. Why do I struggle with finding moments for red? I had a lipstick red polene numero 1 and sold it because I didn't carry it once.

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I have trouble wearing lipstick red too, yet I can easily wear oxblood or burgundy. Last bag with the colored strap is gorgeous.

 

[dcooney4]

I understand what you mean but my thrill comes from creating a big difference in the condition.



And as for the fiebings leather dye and acrylic resolene sealant I use, I can say that the leather 'feel' remains great when I've done it. I wouldn't enjoy painting bags if the results obscured the enjoyment of the leather beneath.
That dior cannage tote I dyed jet black is just as buttery as when it was pale pink and I put several coats of resolene to be sure the black will never rub off.

Can you paint on veg tan leather? I ordered some books on leather but they have not arrived yet. They are more about making things in leather.

 

[dcooney4]

September Stats
5 Bags in
2 Bags out
3 slgs in
1 slg out
1 Sport Bag in
1 Sport Bag out
Only one bag was premium . The others are various size totes and crossbodies. Once all the totes arrive I will see which ones fit my various art supplies best and sell the rest. I am also debating whether to try and paint on any of these or to get more small items and try it. Though I have a massive painting I will have to do for my brother soon so finding the time might not be easy.

 

[Bag peace]

I am also debating whether to try and paint on any of these or to get more small items and try it.

The thought of this excites me so much! With your talent, whatever you paint would be a masterpiece!
Super excited to see what comes of this

I just finished painting a pair of booties. Got them in a clearance sale and they're really funky, with buttery soft leather, but the colour was a weird mushroom brown. I just turned them into a colourblocked green (forest and olive), keeping some of the black elements (sculptural heel and some elastics) as they are.
Can't wait for life to normalize so that I can actually wear them out.

Also, the topic of customizing has just reminded me: @Cookiefiend did you ever attach your cross stitch to your purse? I must have missed your update whilst I was away. Did the fabric tape idea work for you?

 

[Cookiefiend]

September Update, YTD Stats and Challenges

• Carried 9 bags
• Completed wearing a bag three days in a row before switching challenge; I usually change my bag daily, with consideration for my mood, my outfit, the weather, my plans for the day/how much I need to carry, etc. I chose mostly medium sized bags. I enjoyed carrying the 9 bags I wore this month, appreciating the leather, the versatility and functionality of each bag. I am very happy with what I have in my bag wardrobe.
  
• Read 19 books YTD
• Exited 124 items - sports equipment, kids’ clothes, books and household items

Sept 2020 Stats
Bags - 0 in, 0 out
SLGs - 0 in, 0 out

YTD Stats
Bags - 0 in, 0 out
SLGs - 0 in, 0 out

These are great stats - Which 9 bags did you carry? Was there a favorite of the 9?

September stats
bags 1 in, 0 out
SLGs 1 in, 3 out

The bag in is a vintage bag that I got for the bargain price of $25, the SLG is a wallet I didn't need but was only $15.

Those kind of bargains can't be beat!

September Stats
5 Bags in
2 Bags out
3 slgs in
1 slg out
1 Sport Bag in
1 Sport Bag out
Only one bag was premium . The others are various size totes and crossbodies. Once all the totes arrive I will see which ones fit my various art supplies best and sell the rest. I am also debating whether to try and paint on any of these or to get more small items and try it. Though I have a massive painting I will have to do for my brother soon so finding the time might not be easy.

Was the premium the Gucci?
I would love to see a bag or SLG you've painted - if you find the time - and good luck on the massive painting for your brother!

The thought of this excites me so much! With your talent, whatever you paint would be a masterpiece!
Super excited to see what comes of this

I just finished painting a pair of booties. Got them in a clearance sale and they're really funky, with buttery soft leather, but the colour was a weird mushroom brown. I just turned them into a colourblocked green (forest and olive), keeping some of the black elements (sculptural heel and some elastics) as they are.
Can't wait for life to normalize so that I can actually wear them out.

Also, the topic of customizing has just reminded me: @Cookiefiend did you ever attach your cross stitch to your purse? I must have missed your update whilst I was away. Did the fabric tape idea work for you?

Those booties sound darling!
I appreciate your remembering my cross stitch! I did not end up putting it on the bag. I sent it off to a trusted H bag rehabber - she was super interested in doing it, but wanted to see it first and see if it was doable. After she received the bag, and looking it over - she decided it was going to be too much risk/time/cost, so she sent it back. And I got to thinking about it - I love the bag as it is, adding the cross stitch to it might have changed the bag to more of a special occasion bag and make it one I didn't carry much.
It would have involved trimming the cross stitch too, I'd have to cut some of the stitches… making me worry I'd destroy my work.

I haven't done anything with it yet. I don't want to make a pillow out of it - I may frame it. That way I wouldn't damage it and I could hang it somewhere I could see if often. It is a memento of my trip to Paris with a friend, I did all the work during SIP and it was a marvelous distraction from all my C-19 worries - so it does mean something to me!

Thank you hon for remembering! I'm glad to see you're back!

 

[Bag peace]

These are great stats - Which 9 bags did you carry? Was there a favorite of the 9?

Those kind of bargains can't be beat!

Was the premium the Gucci?
I would love to see a bag or SLG you've painted - if you find the time - and good luck on the massive painting for your brother!

Those booties sound darling!
I appreciate your remembering my cross stitch! I did not end up putting it on the bag. I sent it off to a trusted H bag rehabber - she was super interested in doing it, but wanted to see it first and see if it was doable. After she received the bag, and looking it over - she decided it was going to be too much risk/time/cost, so she sent it back. And I got to thinking about it - I love the bag as it is, adding the cross stitch to it might have changed the bag to more of a special occasion bag and make it one I didn't carry much.
It would have involved trimming the cross stitch too, I'd have to cut some of the stitches… making me worry I'd destroy my work.

I haven't done anything with it yet. I don't want to make a pillow out of it - I may frame it. That way I wouldn't damage it and I could hang it somewhere I could see if often. It is a memento of my trip to Paris with a friend, I did all the work during SIP and it was a marvelous distraction from all my C-19 worries - so it does mean something to me!

Thank you hon for remembering! I'm glad to see you're back!

Thanks for the recap!
I'm glad the rehabber didn't take any undue risk and ruin your bag/cross stitch. I love it when people are honest about what can and cannot be done, so you lucked out with her.
I totally understand the need for distraction during these times. It's why I'm painting almost everything I own, ha ha!
I love the idea of framing it!

 

[dcooney4]

The thought of this excites me so much! With your talent, whatever you paint would be a masterpiece!
Super excited to see what comes of this

I just finished painting a pair of booties. Got them in a clearance sale and they're really funky, with buttery soft leather, but the colour was a weird mushroom brown. I just turned them into a colourblocked green (forest and olive), keeping some of the black elements (sculptural heel and some elastics) as they are.
Can't wait for life to normalize so that I can actually wear them out.

Also, the topic of customizing has just reminded me: @Cookiefiend did you ever attach your cross stitch to your purse? I must have missed your update whilst I was away. Did the fabric tape idea work for you?

Would love to see the boots.

 

[dcooney4]

These are great stats - Which 9 bags did you carry? Was there a favorite of the 9?

Those kind of bargains can't be beat!

Was the premium the Gucci?
I would love to see a bag or SLG you've painted - if you find the time - and good luck on the massive painting for your brother!

Those booties sound darling!
I appreciate your remembering my cross stitch! I did not end up putting it on the bag. I sent it off to a trusted H bag rehabber - she was super interested in doing it, but wanted to see it first and see if it was doable. After she received the bag, and looking it over - she decided it was going to be too much risk/time/cost, so she sent it back. And I got to thinking about it - I love the bag as it is, adding the cross stitch to it might have changed the bag to more of a special occasion bag and make it one I didn't carry much.
It would have involved trimming the cross stitch too, I'd have to cut some of the stitches… making me worry I'd destroy my work.

I haven't done anything with it yet. I don't want to make a pillow out of it - I may frame it. That way I wouldn't damage it and I could hang it somewhere I could see if often. It is a memento of my trip to Paris with a friend, I did all the work during SIP and it was a marvelous distraction from all my C-19 worries - so it does mean something to me!

Thank you hon for remembering! I'm glad to see you're back!

I have not painted on any leather yet. I want to read about various Leather First. I am also in the midst of an dog portrait that will be a surprise for the receiver. Then I have 13 foot by 32 inch painting I have to do. Trying to think of alternatives my brother could do but he really wants it. My back will go out doing that one. Sorry for the rant.
Yes the Gucci one! The others were all Portland leather Goods. I already wore the black Mini Crossbody 7 days and I don’t even go out that much.

 

[dcooney4]

Cookiefiend- I would frame your stitching. It is a work of art and then you can enjoy everyday!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

September stats
bags 1 in, 0 out
SLGs 1 in, 3 out

The bag in is a vintage bag that I got for the bargain price of $25, the SLG is a wallet I didn't need but was only $15.

Congratulations! Bargains have to be grabbed once they turn up! If you decide you don´t need them later you can always sell cheap and recover your costs.