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

[dcooney4]

I have very few slgs . I try to make sure I rotate on occasion, but if I find myself not using something then I let it go.

 

[papertiger]

I have very few slgs . I try to make sure I rotate on occasion, but if I find myself not using something then I let it go.

Yup, I won't keep the large Calvi if I think it's going to end up in its box somewhere.

 

[whateve]

Fully agreed! The shabby and ill fitting coats have left me, now I have to wear the lovely ones I´ve been saving "for Sunday best"!
While looking through my wardrobes and storage I even found a sheepskin I´ve never worn at all. And it´s glorious... plus it fits me perfectly...
Nice surprise!

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That's beautiful! I remember my mom having a coat like that. It was expensive.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

That's beautiful! I remember my mom having a coat like that. It was expensive.

Thank-you! I love this coat and put it aside after buying it a couple of years ago because I feared to ruin it... it´s like new- maybe the previous owner safed it for Sunday best, too- high time I get some wear out of it!
I´m sure it was expensive when bought new. The quality is amazing. For me it was cheap. I clearly remember paying 33 Euro for it on ebay- some time in spring when nobody wanted a sheepskin coat.

 

[Kimbashop]

...just to reassure all of you about weight.. this is me. Amazingly the true vintage dress pattern I made this dress from did fit all my measurements perfectly. This dress makes me feel pretty and totally at peace with my body.


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What a lovely picture! Your dress is stunning and looks perfect on you.

 

[Kimbashop]

After a few days cuddling with my cats and basically clinging onto my mum as though I am a 2 year old again it is time to return to hospital.
I had intended to snap a picture of the 2 bags I'd managed to use during my walks since I got home (they are well-loved and sooo smooshy), but alas did not get the chance.
It has been lovely to be back, even for such a short time. This place never disappoints!
Take care everyone! Stay safe and keep smiling! Hopefully normalcy is around the corner. Please do hang in there and take care of your mental (as well as physical) health!

Best wishes to you on your health journey. It was great to see you here and on the other threads!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

What a lovely picture! Your dress is stunning and looks perfect on you.

Thank-you @Kimbashop! That´s so nice of you to say.

 

[momasaurus]

Thank you!



LOL, you may be right, don't want to make it seem too easy.

Exactly. And the type of card holder I'm replacing anyway. The individual slot ones don't work for me, either I'm embarrassing myself trying to get my card out in a queue, tug tug, or the slots are too big and cards fall in my bag (if lucky). The most important thing is not to lose ones cards, I need a bright colour in Epsom but not too light. My Rubis Dogon duo is actually a really good wallet, very good decision, but too big and heavy for the Evie round my next for hours. I'd like a little Lime or Granny Calvi for CCs and a Bambou for business cards (even though I bought a Georg Jensen in silver - again forgot about weight). I thought I'd get a co-ord Bastia while I'm about it.

Catch is, I have an a GM agenda (they're not that big) for to do lists, and a GM Ezip for a larger note book for taking notes during meetings. I need to think what I can use this one for. I never buy H without looking at things IRL unless I'm 100% sure (some scarves).

I can put-up with a difficult bag if it's beautiful enough, but I can't have spare SLGs just lying around. Anyone else have these problems with SLGs?

I have just moved out of a pale pink (forgot the name) chèvre Calvi into a rouge de coeur in (?) evercolor. It holds my driving license and a few credit cards and it’s all I bring now into the grocery store or pharmacy. I tend to buy Calvis or Bastias when I get a color obsession. So, YES, I have too many lying around. The bi-color (verso) are irresistible!

 

[nicole.li]

I don't have very defined goals for 2020.
I'm fairly happy with what I did during 2019.
6 bags in, 5 bags out.
53 SLGs out (I have a huge purse charm collection), 10 SLGs in.
I'd be happy if I continued doing the same.
I did keep track of my wear during 2019. I don't think there were many surprises, although I think I carried some purses because I could see they hadn't been carried in awhile. The purses that got most carried were generally the ones that were newest in my collection. I think there are at least 10 purses that I could lose without missing them, but I can't see selling them since they would bring in so little. So at this point, I don't have any plans to get rid of them. I have 4 purses and several SLGs for sale. I'm continuing to pare down my purse charm collection.

There are still a few purses I want to add. I would like a fuchsia purse. I wouldn't mind another Bottega Veneta cervo bag or a Balenciaga in a pretty color. I'm planning on buying a Gucci Disco in red some time during the year. I really wish they made it in fuchsia since I already have a small red purse I love.

Hello! Where do you normally list your bags for resale? I have 1 bag which I am looking to let go.

 

[papertiger]

I have just moved out of a pale pink (forgot the name) chèvre Calvi into a rouge de coeur in (?) evercolor. It holds my driving license and a few credit cards and it’s all I bring now into the grocery store or pharmacy. I tend to buy Calvis or Bastias when I get a color obsession. So, YES, I have too many lying around. The bi-color (verso) are irresistible!

Good enough recommendation for me.

 

[keodi]

No news on bags, but I did purchase a potentially disastrous, spontaneous SLG from Hermes. I passed that hideous professional exam I told you about (second try. It took me all Summer to study for and I hated most of it apart from officially mentoring 3 of my colleagues, so thank goodness I passed because I wasn't even sure I wanted to try again. Funny thing, the first time I studied hard and diligently, did all the right things, presentation to time, all the right docs, 3 000 words on theory blah blah. This time, I didn't have a minute to prep and in the exam was stopped mid-flow ramble etc. Same stony-faced woman on the panel too. Anyway, I passed - straight to Hermes.com to celebrate

I feel a renewed sense of energy towards doing bay and selling though, my mannequin is wearing a sheepskin I'll take pictures of tomorrow. Never mind bags, I want at least 6 coats gone.

Congratulations!

This is my fear.

Same! I try not to go overboard with SLGs and use the items I own.

Fully agreed! The shabby and ill fitting coats have left me, now I have to wear the lovely ones I´ve been saving "for Sunday best"!
While looking through my wardrobes and storage I even found a sheepskin I´ve never worn at all. And it´s glorious... plus it fits me perfectly...
Nice surprise!

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That coat is beautiful!

 

[papertiger]

Congratulations!

Same! I try not to go overboard with SLGs and use the items I own.

That coat is beautiful!

Thank you so much.

Crossing my fingers I like the Calvi tomorrow. Already feeling a bit guilty.

Buying things sight unseen seems so long-winded no? How may things does my SA pull out before I like something? So many. The process of making a purchase decision based on 2 pictures is not me. I don't think I will buy this way again, too nerve racking.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Thank you so much.

Crossing my fingers I like the Calvi tomorrow. Already feeling a bit guilty.

Buying things sight unseen seems so long-winded no? How may things does my SA pull out before I like something? So many. The process of making a purchase decision based on 2 pictures is not me. I don't think I will buy this way again, too nerve racking.

Good luck! Maybe it will be stunning and exactly what you wanted as it did not take a lot of looking and comparing for you to buy. Love at first sight?

 

[ElainePG]

On the subject of Natashas, I pulled mine (currently waaaay overstuffed) for a quick picture. I don't think I've shared them before.
They're both the mini Natashas. The blue is officially 'Ink' but I can't remember the official colour name of the army green one.
The green one has snake print detailing on the strap and in the expandable sides (when you unzip to expand, it exposes the embossed snake print detail).
These bags are not my usual shape but they have been true champions in my collection. I've had them over 7 years and they still look brand new, with no visible scuffing- not even on the hardware 'work wear plate'. And old MBMJ leather is simply to die for. Super smooshy!

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I love these, especially the one with the snake print on the strap. I think the mini Natasha would be a really great size for me, too. In fact, the one I bought from the Flea Bay seller was SUPPOSED to be a mini, was ADVERTISED as a mini, and then when it arrived, surpriiiiiiiiise! It was a full-sized! But I decided not to make a fuss, because… well… because I didn't have the energy to make a fuss. And the full-sized one holds my iPad, and an H shawl if I overheat. So, whatever.

But now I also want a mini Natasha, especially after seeing yours!

 

[ElainePG]

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