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

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Sorry this is so ridiculously off topic but would anyone like to vote between these two: Cadillac Escalade hybrid vs Toyota Highlander hybrid? The Toyota gets so much better gas mileage and is cheaper, but the Cadillac is more luxe and has front cooled seats which in Atlanta will matter, as there is a long hot season each year and I hate to soak the back of my outfits with sweat on hot days.
 
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Cookiefiend said:
Thank you PT, I appreciate your time... and I was hoping to see your Rouge H Bolide! ❤

The Dalvy is wedge shaped too, and it seems smaller than my K <dashing off to measure it real quick>… it *is* smaller than the K! It’s about 30cm - who knew? :lol:
I like that the Bolide has a shoulder strap, but (ohmigosh) I‘m really happy with my current bags and don’t need any others. I keep browsing though, but lately have been able to say “Eh, I already have something similar.”
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Thank you for educating me about the Dalvy, of course, that makes sense.

I need to take some better pics of my RH Bolide. It didn't come with it's original strap so I put on a black Cartujano box/hair calf and it looks lovely for Autumn/Winter IMO. Once the rain stops :pray:

I really wanted my RH to be a 31 when I saw if from a distance (B&M Japanese resale store). I suppose just to have a different size and justify it even more (than the leather and colour). Now I'm actually glad it's a 35. not that it matters atm but when I'm out, I'm out all day and I love being able to place a cardigan/sweater in with everything else - just in case. I think the way to think is if you love your Dalvy, you will probably love the Bolide too, if you ever find yourself wanting one.
 
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ElainePG said:
Yup, I found both of them on The Bay! I have Thumper bookmarked, but I went ahead and popped for Dumbo. :biggrin:

It's a bit strange-looking, because the little guy is upside-down, but he looks okay if you hold the card holder in the opposite direction. Like this (this is the seller's photo… mine will be here next week).

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Do you think this is one from the outlet collection, since he's the wrong way 'round?

I loved the movie. It always made me weepy in the middle, when his Mom is locked up and cradling him with her trunk. But I just ADORE the ending, when he unfurls his ears and sails over everyone's heads. Yay Dumbo!
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Coach is having another release of this collection October 29. I don't know if there will be anything new. You can sign up for Coach insider to get into the sale if you are interested. https://www.coachoutlet.com/coach-insider/coach-insider/
 
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keodi said:
Agreed! these days i try my best not to do impulse buys for that reason; selling just isn't fun, it's so risky, and selling to a consignment shop takes a huge cut!

I love the custom detailing on these! well done! I admire your work so very talented!

Welcome!:wave:

Your paintings are really cool!

I love that card holder! sooo cute!!

I love your re-issues!!! that raspberry!:love::girlsigh: the black re-issue is on my want list
when I first got into Chanel all those years ago, I purchased a classic flap M/L it was so small, and very hard to wear cross body so i sold it. A few years later I tried on a 226 calf skin re-issue, and I loved it! I got bittern by the herms bug, sold off majority of my collection to fund my Hermes purchases, fast forward to now, sadly due to the increases the bag is out of my reach they are so expensive! the only way I will purchase at this point is off the pre-loved market if one comes along at a good price.

I know right?! the colour is beautiful!

I love your Chanel collection! very lovely!

I love the bags! the teal is my favourite!

I love the Dalvy!

Your beige is very nice!

I love your bolide! another bag on my want list! I'm back and forth on the size, i love your collection you have great taste!:loveeyes:

Be well, I can't wait to see you back soon!

September stats
Purses in - 0, purses out - 0
Scarves in -0, scarves out-0
SLGs in 1, SLGs out-0
I'll share my SLG soon!

I don't wear any of my bags out as i'm still very paranoid of covid-19, and I only frequent the grocery store, pharmacy, and my nail salon. :sad:
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Thank you for the kind words keodi!:heart:
I agree the price of Reissues is ridiculously expensive for a new one these days!
Great stats - congrats on your new SLG. I can’t wait to see what you chose.
 
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momasaurus said:
Yes! I also just ordered some blue lens glasses because my eyes are killing me from all the zoom and other computer hours.
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I should probably talk to my optometrist about this at my next checkup. I find the computer screen doesn't bother me during the day, but by late afternoon, my vision is blurry and I have a bit of a headache. I use dedicated single-vision computer glasses (not my regular progressive lenses) so it should be pretty easy to get these done with a blue lens instead of a clear one.

Or are your blue lens glasses something you wear on top of your regular glasses?

OR you one of those fortunate people who don't need prescription glasses when you use your computer, so yours are plain glass???
 
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880 said:
my first inclination is to say Neither, go metallic or a soft neutral like gray, navy or or bittersweet brown. I did buy an so black mini chevron this past season, but it’s an aberration. . .

@dcooney4, triptych sounds perfect. That way you can tinker with the order and placement. I like shuffling things around. I paint large scale figurative oils, lots of color, recently large scale flowers and trees. During the holidays, I hole up with DH and I paint portraits. . .

@papertiger, hope your live project is fun at least (networking opp would make me nervous)
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That is very cool. I generally don't paint large . Would love to see something you have done. How do you ship your bigger pieces?
 
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keodi said:
Agreed! these days i try my best not to do impulse buys for that reason; selling just isn't fun, it's so risky, and selling to a consignment shop takes a huge cut!

I love the custom detailing on these! well done! I admire your work so very talented!

Welcome!:wave:

Your paintings are really cool!

I love that card holder! sooo cute!!

I love your re-issues!!! that raspberry!:love::girlsigh: the black re-issue is on my want list
when I first got into Chanel all those years ago, I purchased a classic flap M/L it was so small, and very hard to wear cross body so i sold it. A few years later I tried on a 226 calf skin re-issue, and I loved it! I got bittern by the herms bug, sold off majority of my collection to fund my Hermes purchases, fast forward to now, sadly due to the increases the bag is out of my reach they are so expensive! the only way I will purchase at this point is off the pre-loved market if one comes along at a good price.

I know right?! the colour is beautiful!

I love your Chanel collection! very lovely!

I love the bags! the teal is my favourite!

I love the Dalvy!

Your beige is very nice!

I love your bolide! another bag on my want list! I'm back and forth on the size, i love your collection you have great taste!:loveeyes:

Be well, I can't wait to see you back soon!

September stats
Purses in - 0, purses out - 0
Scarves in -0, scarves out-0
SLGs in 1, SLGs out-0
I'll share my SLG soon!

I don't wear any of my bags out as i'm still very paranoid of covid-19, and I only frequent the grocery store, pharmacy, and my nail salon. :sad:
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Thank you!
 
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ElainePG said:
I should probably talk to my optometrist about this at my next checkup. I find the computer screen doesn't bother me during the day, but by late afternoon, my vision is blurry and I have a bit of a headache. I use dedicated single-vision computer glasses (not my regular progressive lenses) so it should be pretty easy to get these done with a blue lens instead of a clear one.

Or are your blue lens glasses something you wear on top of your regular glasses?

OR you one of those fortunate people who don't need prescription glasses when you use your computer, so yours are plain glass???
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I have warby parker prescription readers with blue light protection. It really helps.
 
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papertiger said:
If you have a Dalvy you may not need one.

Bolide was developed from a travel bag and I think that's where they get their purpose.

* Easy to organise
* Things stay where placed
* Can see most things at a glance.
* Secure even unzipped when carried as the handles shut the bag
* Shoulder strap
* Not too much weight from hardware
* Goes with minimalist style wardrobes
* Looks Modern but also trad.
* Can be structured or soft (if in a more supple leather)

Main reasons for

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This is true. You may not "need" a Bolide, @Cookiefiend, unless it were small and soft leather maybe, to contrast with your Dalvy. Or a fun color! OK, yes, you need a Bolide.
 
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papertiger said:
I was going to post my Travel size as that's the first one that made me fall in love with the model when I saw it on a shelf in 2009. Then I though the travel size is not what @Cookiefiend is thinking of, different purposes. However, it reminded me of the handbag sized origins. I think some even carry the 35 as a travel bag (not sure how that would work TBH).

Cookie, have to remember to remind you, the wedge shape is deceptive. Like the Kelly, it carries less than one may think so best to size up IMO. Unlike the K and B (both also wedge shape, it can't held or look OK stuffed even if the leather's supple.
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This is true. The Bolide holds a lot, but is not magic, like other bags (TRIM!!). I have an insert for mine (came with it), which renders it nearly unusable.
 
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ElainePG said:
I should probably talk to my optometrist about this at my next checkup. I find the computer screen doesn't bother me during the day, but by late afternoon, my vision is blurry and I have a bit of a headache. I use dedicated single-vision computer glasses (not my regular progressive lenses) so it should be pretty easy to get these done with a blue lens instead of a clear one.

Or are your blue lens glasses something you wear on top of your regular glasses?

OR you one of those fortunate people who don't need prescription glasses when you use your computer, so yours are plain glass???
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They will be plain glass because I had cataract surgery a few years ago with monovision (different correction in each eye), so I can see most things pretty well (plucking eyebrows is still tricky). The place I ordered from (Zenni Optical) will make your prescription in blue lenses.
 
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