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

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papertiger said:
Off to town with Korret vintage bag, it's over 60 years old!

it's raining so planned RH Box Bolide is a no no so the red has to remain hidden on the inside today, and the he Korret is fine on a damp day (very slightly, lightly stamped leather).
The front is for docs and tickets and is part of the front of the bag. You can see the indentation is around the popper when it's closed so can't be helped. It also has light scratches (fingernails - I hope they weren't mine, I don't remember). The best bit is the scarlet interior with matching mirror holder and purse within a purse all in beautiful lamb leather.
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What a gorgeous interior to your bag! 60 years old - it just shows that quality lasts.

I remember my grandmother carrying a navy blue bag with a similar clasp centre section inside it. Nothing as lovely as yours though.
 
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Katinahat said:
What a gorgeous interior to your bag! 60 years old - it just shows that quality lasts.

I remember my grandmother carrying a navy blue bag with a similar clasp centre section inside it. Nothing as lovely as yours though.
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I'm so glad this reminds you of your grandmother's. I'm sure equally as lovely.

Boy, they certainly knew how to make bags in those days. American brand too.
 
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I tend to wear white gold jewelry but, yesterday I switched into yellow gold. I forgot how much I like it. And, the yellow looks great against my skin tone.

I am not for matchy matchy except with my bag hardware and jewelry metal color. I only have 3 bags with gold hw and I don’t wear any of them often. I also could wear gold with my 4 bags that have colored hw (black hw or red hw)

But, I really do need a gold bag that is easy to wear. I have my gold Chanel boy but it’s New Medium size and looks a little big and boxy. I’d love a gold camera bag. That would be big enough for all my things and still small enough for evening. Do any of you have a gold bag you love? I know I’ll see during the color weeks but that is a couple months away.
 
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Sparkletastic said:
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.
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That double-zip style is so useful. And what a pretty color.

Who cares whether it's in style or not? Wear what you love, love what you wear.
 
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msd_bags said:
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. :biggrin:
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I'm sorry the bag isn't quite right for you, but I must say, you look adorable in your outfit. The little bows on your MJ flats are perfect with the teeny bows on your sleeves, and then the stripes on your dress give it a bit of edginess.

Do you think the bag might we something you could use just for weekends: church and after-church errands?
 
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baghabitz34 said:
My January stats:
0 bags in, 0 bags out
0 SLGs in, 0 SLGs out
1 pair of shoes in, 1 pair on the chopping block

Goal is no new bags or SLGs for the first quarter of 2020. One month down, two to go!

I’ve been determined to rotate my bags more. I carried 18 different bags, including my light colored bags I’m always paranoid about using (worried about color transfer).

Challenge for February is to continue to shop my closet & use my red & pink bags more.

Thanks to everyone on this thread for the motivation & inspiration! :smile:
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These are excellent stats. 18 bags carried in one month is fantastic! And no new bags or SLGs in January is excellent, considering the number of sales temptations out there.
 
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papertiger said:
Off to town with Korret vintage bag, it's over 60 years old!

it's raining so planned RH Box Bolide is a no no so the red has to remain hidden on the inside today, and the he Korret is fine on a damp day (very slightly, lightly stamped leather).
The front is for docs and tickets and is part of the front of the bag. You can see the indentation is around the popper when it's closed so can't be helped. It also has light scratches (fingernails - I hope they weren't mine, I don't remember). The best bit is the scarlet interior with matching mirror holder and purse within a purse all in beautiful lamb leather.
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Your Koret bag is perfect for a rainy day. I'm old enough to (vaguely) remember this style of handbag… my Gramma might have had one to carry for dressy occasions. :biggrin: The bright red interior is delightful.

You have so many terrific vintage pieces, @papertiger ; was this one in your family, or did you scoop it up recently?
 
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ElainePG said:
Your Koret bag is perfect for a rainy day. I'm old enough to (vaguely) remember this style of handbag… my Gramma might have had one to carry for dressy occasions. :biggrin: The bright red interior is delightful.

You have so many terrific vintage pieces, @papertiger ; was this one in your family, or did you scoop it up recently?
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I got a lot from my family but this is one that wasn't inherited but that I've had for a long time. Korret bags are quite rare in Europe and I've only ever had two. This, and a black patent that had an exterior that was past saving so I gave it to a student who loved it just the way it was.

I was lucky enough to grow-up in the '90s in a neighbourhood that had some obviously very discerning ladies who either downsized and gave to goodwill/charity, or who may have sadly died and their belonging cleared out and gifted. I couldn't pass a charity shop without going in. The good thing was the volunteers were often of an age that they could tell me all about the era/style I was trying on, better than history at school.
 
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