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

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Sorry I have been AWOL.

Work has been just about 24/7. One of our hardest working and most capable colleagues has been off which left a big hole.

On a slightly brighter note, I had a day out with my newest bag on on Weds before we found out. And yes, I bought the matching scarf (last week).



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Great pops of color! Do you think you'll wear the bag and scarf together? And if so, what's the rest of the outfit? I love to know how people style with these bright colors; I'm always such a weenie about color! :panic:
 
Hey everybody. I've been quiet for the last few days due to having a mental breakdown. While I'm feeling a little bit better today, I'll be taking sometime off of regular life stuff even if it means I'll be a bit behind. My Natasha is set to arrive today (is it sad that is one of the things that's keeping me going?) Thank you for all the warm wishes. Having a mental breakdown really showed me who is there and who isn't going to be there for me. I messaged a friend about being at the hospital by myself but all she could say was "I see." Is it bad that I'm angry about it? Is it unfair of me to be so furious? I could see that she was online yet chose to not be there for me.

Things have been intense guys. I'm thankful that the people who truly matter have stepped up.

Sending you a huge virtual hug!
Be kind to yourself and get the peace and quiet and professional help you need!
I fully understand a new handbag is something to look forward to and make you happy. There´s nothing wrong about this! Whatever it takes to generate a smile is perfect!
I´m sorry your friend didn´t have time for you in this bad time. I feel your disappointment, but please consider who knows what she is going through right now herself.
 
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I once had a buyer who asked my if my (originally very, very expensive) sheepskin apres ski boots were real fleece inside. They were less than 1/8 of the price worn only twice. I told her they were the reverse of the sheepskin, so yes. She returned them and gave me neg feedback stating that I lied and that they were wool inside. I had goat hair Emus and Uggs at the time so 3 pairs seemed excessive, even for me. They happened to be my oldest.

I was like, whah? What does she think wool is? The outside of the bl**dy sheep(skin).

I had a no returns policy then, I just think she tried them on and they didn't fit and couldn't think of another reason. It was so nuts, she was so nuts, I was worried she'd cut them with scissors or something. She was off the scale with the :cray:

Basically, they are my in Scotland snow boots now and I'm so pleased she retuned them. My father had bought them in Stockholm (although they're Italian). We get so much snow and ice and thank goodness I still have them.

I´m glad you got them back. The buyer certainly did not deserve the bargain! I always wonder why people don´t just politely ask for a return, because an item does not fit and have to fabricate faults and reasons. Even with a no return policy there always is a chance of a mutual solution that makes both sides happy. It does not need fake faults and a forced return.
 
I am doing that . Today it is going to rain so I had to pull it in. I wiped it down inside and out with a mixture of white vinegar and water and air dried it on my deck. The denim is much fresher looking but it is still a bit musty a smelling.

My little ozone machine would come handy for you, now. It usually takes care of the mutsy smell. In case airing and baking soda don´t do the trick you could always look out for one of those places that prepare/ deep clean cars for being resold. They use ozone machines inside the cars and if they are friendly could just place your bag inside a car while the machine is running.
 
Great pops of color! Do you think you'll wear the bag and scarf together? And if so, what's the rest of the outfit? I love to know how people style with these bright colors; I'm always such a weenie about color! :panic:

I wore them together. The bag is just sitting on my lap. I really went for it, full on 1966 mod-a-Go-Go :lol:

If you look closely, you can just see.

I'm wearing white/red/blue wool trousers (from an vintage 1960s trouser/pant suit) olive cashmere jumper, red/green/blue woolly hat, Gucci green/blue/red/black scarf, Gucci bag to match, black chunky DMs, Hermes Chaine D'Ancre rg stud earrings and a little extra cross-body for my water bottle.
 
I'm so sorry :heart: I hope you're in a better place now. Thank you for offering an ear and your heart. I feel so stupid that I am not over a loss ( losses) I sustained a year ago. I'm also receiving no empathy from my family, the people who waited for the police to leave to tell me they could've hospitalised me as a vague threat. It's made things even worse to the point that I'm questioning what I'm doing with my life.
It sounds like you are having a really hard time. Be kind to yourself. There is no time limit to getting over lose and grief. No everyone understands. Living through a global pandemic means we are all on a heightened state of anxiety that throws things up in the air. It makes us more vulnerable to other issues in our lives. Finding someone you can talk too is definitely a good idea. Family often don’t understand as they are too close to see it. The right friend or professional at your university will listen.

I’ve not always had it simple myself. Sometimes flashbacks of things that happened 20 years ago still come back to haunt me. Recently, I had to open up to my line manager at work who is also a very good friend as I really wasn’t feeling myself and was really distracted. Talking and time helped.

My DH is a wonderful man. We got a puppy recently even though he’s not had a dog before because I love dogs. He loves her now. He also just bought me a new bag just because he’d noticed I “needed cheering up”.

Surround yourself with people and things that bring you joy. It will help you through the bad times. Finding the joy in life is not always easy but it helps. Sending you hugs.
 
I haven’t been on in a few months. Had to take a break from social media to get through a difficult few months personally. Getting there now. Hope everyone else is well.

Do you have any current challenges or shares going on with this thread? My bag stats spreadsheet that I started at the beginning of the year, inspired by some of you, hasn’t been much good as I haven’t been out or used many bags. They are very lovely to look at though!
 
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