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

[papertiger]

What a cutie!! And she seems to be right for your shoulder.


She’s already loaded up for today (Sunday - church and errands)! So maybe you get to cut off the tags from your dress. And I hope you get good news on Tuesdays about your job!

I think you have got this. We will wait till Tuesday evening to celebrate just so we don’t jinx you.

Thanks guys

 

[inkfade]

Gel pens are fantastic, too!
For @essiedub, Montblanc Marilyn Monroe fountain pen and a Lamy LX rose gold fountain pen,
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Also bag spill picture with Gucci Soho Disco, twins with @doni
- Chanel black caviar O Case cosmetic bag (EpiPen, tissues, lipstick, lip balm, I’ll also toss my car keys in here)
- Louis Vuitton cerise Empreinte Cles
- Chanel 15C dark pink caviar O card holder
- rental car keys (my car is at the shop for repairs)
- sunglasses case

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Pen twins! I have the Lx in rose gold, marron, and ruthenium. It's so refreshing to see a fp user on here!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Thank you, great relief but mustn't count my chicks yet, official meeting is on Tues so I'll let you know.

If you do decide to look at the 1955 you may be pleasantly surprised at the depth.

Sending you good wishes and positive energy for your job, PT!

Pen twins! I have the Lx in rose gold, marron, and ruthenium. It's so refreshing to see a fp user on here!

Ya know how some people never buy “nice” sunglasses because they always lose or scratch them? I’m that way with pens. I can never keep track of them but, I think it would be so elegant to pull out beautiful pens from my bag.

 

[Sparkletastic]

The first of my pinks and reds for the February challenge:

Prada Mini Double Zip Tote in Tamaris (salmon pink) saffiano leather with ghw.
Are these still in style? Are people still buying Prada? Lol! I never hear about them or see them worn anymore. But, I adore this style. I’d love to own a slightly larger one in navy or bordeaux. I’m a Prada handbag fan. I need to see what they’re up to.

 

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Well done!

Thank you dc!

 

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My stats for January:

Bag in: 1
This one: (I have been watching this for a while then the price dropped below $150 so I caved.)

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I’m not exactly happy with the bag I got since I feel it’s a return. But it’s the last piece and I’m a bit lazy to go through the return process so I’m keeping the bag. And this is not a daily bag for me so I’m okay with it. I’ll see if I can use it this weekend.
Bag out: 0
Total number of bags used: 7. This is a bit low for me since I was averaging 10 before. But since December, I’ve been staying longer with my bags. I don’t see this as a bad thing, in fact I feel good that a particular bag is having more playtime. We’ll see how I feel in the next weeks.

Congratulations on your new bag - pretty colour, perfect for spring!

I really like this bag - and I love your bag spill - everything is so pretty!

Now those are some stats! Well done!
I’ve been working on my photos (phone) just so that I can find things for TPF.
One on my goals this year is to waste less food - I wasn't perfect in January, but my refrigerator is as bare as it has ever been (which honestly scares me a bit) and I like the way it looks even though it worries me.
Does any one else have a problem with condiments? I have SO many! Jams galore, pickles, mayos, salad dressings, mustards, and various sauces are jammed in there... I’m afraid to get rid of them because so many recipes call for a tablespoon of XY or Z - so I will eventually need it!

That is so cool!

Twillies definitely don’t count! And do tell about the grail!

Thanks for your kind words Cookie. Well done on the fridge clean out. We have a lot of bottles of hot sauce - DH buys them whenever we travel and we have a collection. I put the date on items when we open them and I do a regular culling to get rid of items every once in awhile. If there is ever a disaster, everyone could fill up on pickles at my place.

Oh Great. Now I want everything that you show the O case, the clues, the Disco, the card holder, even your sunglasses case. Just great
seriously though, I love the color coordination of the black and red. Do you rotate your SLGs? that Disco is larger than I expected, eh? Really cute! Does it come in different colors? Does it have a contrast interior? Oh oh..I really want that O case..that has the burgundy interior?
Thanks for spilling your bag! Bet you were carrying the red Marilyn pen?

Thanks essiedub! I do rotate SLGs regularly, usually every week or so. I love red SLGs and therefore have a few in red. The Disco is amazing in terms of what it can fit for its dimensions. I consider it a small bag and it can match what I regularly carry in my medium sized bags. Current in store colours are black, red and rose beige. I have seen previous releases in hot pink, gold, orange, suede and black and white leather. My bag comes with natural colour (cream colour) fabric lining.
You are right, my Chanel O Case Cosmetic bag comes with a burgundy interior.
I didn’t carry a fountain pen that day, Marilyn would have been a great choice!

104 items exited is AMAZING! I am simply in awe. I think you get the prize for the month.

Thank you dear Elaine!

 

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I've been on the road most of January, and also am still nursing my broken arm, so the only bag I've carried has been my backpack. I brought along a barenia evelyn, which has been useful when I want to feel more human. When I get home tomorrow I hope the new strap I ordered will have arrived. The thing I dislike the most about the evelyn is the crummy canvas strap.
Stats: Nothing in or out in leather.
But 3 scarves in. One grail, one item from a friend, one new Jungle Love Love twilly (and twillies don't really count, right?)
Going to relist a bunch of scarves when I get home.

Safe travels and I hope your arm is mending well. Congratulations on your grail scarf and I agree, twillies don’t count.

 

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It has a beautiful red interior. I am using the wallet my dd gave me . The pouch carries blistex and cough drops and headache meds plus a couple of business cards and a key . Only thing missing is my phone and glasses as need them to take the picture.

Congratulations on your new addition. I love the red interior!

 

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I have been AWOL. I have basically been getting up for work at 5am and getting back at 20:00 plus I was ill last weekend and really rundown.

Jan stats:
Bags:
0 in
0 out

Other bits
0 in
2 out - 1 pair of boots (DMs - seriously dead) and a makeup bag

I've been focusing on work (and I was ill last week) so it's taken my mind off shopping for this month.

I still dream of the OTT silver lizard Dionysus, the larger black snakeskin Dionysus (with matching strap - not chain) and enamel hardware, or the natural snakeskin 1955. They are all around the £3-4K mark which is hefty but I suppose not compared to H. I will prob get one but I MUST refill the coffers after the ridiculous amount of spending before Christmas on jewellery. Plus, I know it's Gucci's centenary year next year and really want something special then too. All of this is in fact all in-theory though because I need to pick-up my Flora silk blouse this month buy my H SS20 silks before there's nothing left in cws I like. I should do some serious selling.

Good news though. I'm not even through my probationary period at work and I seem to have already been promoted so let's hope it's permanent.

I have an event in a couple of weeks so I'm already thinking of my outfit. I want to wear a vintage neon orange coat with big gold buttons, yellow enamel and silver Gucci cat brooch and bright tall, red Gucci hat (is that a Tequila Sunrise?) I'm going from work so which bag shall I take (I'll leave my laptop at work)?

If it doesn't rain
a) H Black Box Kelly Sellier
b) H Rouge H Box Bolide

Black seems like a good choice

Sending positive vibes your way for a great Tuesday announcement. I hope you feel better soon. I vote for Rouge H Box Bolide!

Can’t wait to see.
Love all!
Thank you! Yes, 24 is feeling a little small for me when it comes to variety. But, I’m happy I’ve done the culling that I have. I only miss one bag and that the Gucci top handle stirrup. I just couldn’t figure out how to wear it well. And, it was so bulky when I was in a restaurant. It needed its own chair.

I think adding 5-6 more bags (total of 30ish) over time would be my sweet spot. But, I don’t want to rush. All of my latest acquisitions have been spot on - beautiful bags that filled identified usage needs. So, I’m going slow but steady.
Great job on exiting so many items that weren’t serving you!

How did I miss the mascara discussion? I know I skimmed a few posts because I was so behind. I’m using a Lancôme but I think I’ll go back to the Dior I was using before. Anyone have a suggestion on a great liquid eyeliner?
I had this same bag! She was my first Dior. Enjoy your lunch!

Thanks for all your kind words Sparkletastic. It’s been fun cheering on your curation efforts. Your bag collection is drop dead gorgeous.

 

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Really crappy picture ..but here is my 1st red for February
Dior Le Trente and an H Gavroche with the fireworks (forget the name)
I’ve been invited to a Chinese New Year lunch!

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Great bag and Gavroche combo! The leather on your Dior looks luscious.

Pen twins! I have the Lx in rose gold, marron, and ruthenium. It's so refreshing to see a fp user on here!

<Waving> Yay @inkfade, you have the coolest colours of that style. I love the carrying case/tube.

 

[dcooney4]

Congratulations on your new addition. I love the red interior!

Thanks!

 

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So I used my new mini bag. In general, I still don’t like the cramped feeling of having to fit my stuff inside small bags, but well I can live with it if only for a short period. I think this is a bit more spacious than usual though still cramped. (I’m thinking of getting Gucci Disco at some future time, but I have to be sure I can live with the space.)

We can be casual for church here. Churches are not normally air conditioned (only cooled with electric fans) so it could be warm and humid. I’m wearing the bag now, with Marc Jacobs denim flats - a last minute choice. A bit matchy matchy in terms of color, but not in terms of print. So I went ahead with the combination anyway.

 

[msd_bags]

The first of my pinks and reds for the February challenge:

Prada Mini Double Zip Tote in Tamaris (salmon pink) saffiano leather with ghw.
View attachment 4655063Are these still in style? Are people still buying Prada? Lol! I never hear about them or see them worn anymore. But, I adore this style. I’d love to own a slightly larger one in navy or bordeaux. I’m a Prada handbag fan. I need to see what they’re up to.

I still love seeing this bag!

 

[papertiger]

The first of my pinks and reds for the February challenge:

Prada Mini Double Zip Tote in Tamaris (salmon pink) saffiano leather with ghw.
View attachment 4655063Are these still in style? Are people still buying Prada? Lol! I never hear about them or see them worn anymore. But, I adore this style. I’d love to own a slightly larger one in navy or bordeaux. I’m a Prada handbag fan. I need to see what they’re up to.

This is such a wonderful colour.

I think I only have 1 Prada bag left. I don't know if people are still buying Prada TBH, I'm just trying not to be buying much of anything from any brand. To me a classic tote shop is always in and an organised version always welcome and makes it more work-friendly rather than just a shopper.

 

[papertiger]

So I used my new mini bag. In general, I still don’t like the cramped feeling of having to fit my stuff inside small bags, but well I can live with it if only for a short period. I think this is a bit more spacious than usual though still cramped. (I’m thinking of getting Gucci Disco at some future time, but I have to be sure I can live with the space.)

We can be casual for church here. Churches are not normally air conditioned (only cooled with electric fans) so it could be warm and humid. I’m wearing the bag now, with Marc Jacobs denim flats - a last minute choice. A bit matchy matchy in terms of color, but not in terms of print. So I went ahead with the combination anyway.
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You look great and I'm loving the little red bows on your shoes.