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

[ElainePG]

I'm so tired but so excited! I couldn't wait to get online and post my update.

Spoiler

I'm discharged from hospital early and for good! My docs are so happy with my progress they've sent me home and I only need to go in for blood tests every couple of months! They actually said I may be permanently cured.
At the very least, it has been confirmed that my medication created all my other problems, and now that I've been off that medication, all my markers are normal. It's unbelievable!
I've spent the day with my mum, walking and talking, both crying and laughing hysterically, trying to process all the information.
It's all a bit of a shock and I'm in disbelief at the prospect of having a future different from the one I had been anticipating. Our health is so precious and I never thought I'd be given the hope of ever being really healthy again.
But enough of my off-topic rambling!

I will catch up on the thread once I've slept for a bit as I cannot wait to see everyone's updates and get settled back into the happy world of bags.
In the meantime, shopping my own is working out well for me...here are pics of the 3 bags in current rotation. All photos from my 12 hours since being discharged. Mum and I couldn't settle down so we would go for a long walk, head home, decide to go for another walk to work off our anxious energy ....I took a different bag each time we went and snapped a bad photo along the way. I don't usually wear skirts but this one is one my mum bought for me when I was 16 (it refuses to die lol).
The chalk Coach whiplash bag with neon pink trims is the one I bought pre-loved right before my second hospital admission, iirc. I didn't get to post a reveal of it at the time. Took a pic of the strap white side out, then pink side out; I like it both ways.
The black round suede bag is a no-brand gift from my best friend. The gold rings can be pulled up for hand carry (though I've never used it that way). This bag is one of my all-time favourites!
The black bucket-style with the leather twilly is a handmade bag from when I was in Ukraine. It's buttery soft to the touch. The twilly is just a random belt that I tied around the original strap because it was getting really worn. The bag itself has a gorgeous patina and has softened so beautifully over the years. It is so lovely to the touch that I tend to pet it when I wear it.


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What great news, @jblended , but if it were me, I think I'd be pretty upset that it was the meds that made me so sick. So it was the doctors' fault?!?!? Gah.

It sounds as though you and your Mum are being a great team, though. Laughing and crying is a reasonable reaction. I hope that over time you'll both be able to settle down and enjoy your new future.

You look fantastic. I adore that skirt. And the bags are all perfect.

 

[ElainePG]

Sorry I haven't been around much.

Actually, I've some problems with my eyes and have been told to cut screen time down by half.

I did it though. Today I took my new Gucci bag out properly, I took her home to meet her friends at Gucci. Who was in the window display, placed centre, the star of the show? None other than my bag's twin.

There is a that odd feeling sometimes, when you see someone else carry the same spec bag, or you see someone posting a pic of your scarf-twin on tPF. There's that less than split second confusion when I think why is that person wearing my bag or scarf? it was like that today inside Gucci. I kept double checking to make sure my bag was next to me or on my shoulder, my brain couldn't quite take in that the bag in the window wasn't actually mine LOL. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

I'm so sorry to hear this. With your job, is cutting down screen time an option? I thought you did a lot of Zoom meetings. I hope your problems can be resolved.

 

[ElainePG]

Good luck with the surgery.

Thank you!

 

[ElainePG]

What a great-looking bag, Elaine! I want to touch it!

I know, right? When it first arrived, I kept carrying it around the house and stroking it. (See, I can say that on tPF and nobody thinks I'm weird!)

 

[ElainePG]

We are here for you!

 

[ElainePG]

I can see you with an Evelyne, especially with some fun and colorful replacement straps. (The Evie strap is my least favorite of any H object ever.)

Does H have replacement straps? Cloth ones?

 

[papertiger]

Great story! That must have been fun at Gucci. Did the SAs all fuss over you too?
This happens to me when I see "my" scarf on eBay. I think - wait, do I still have this one?

They treat me like royalty. Had my picture taken with the Gucci Christmas tree.

I would think that too

 

[whateve]

I keep forgetting about that option. SUCH a great idea! I know I could always try one out in the H boutique, but 5 minutes in the boutique isn't the same thing as loading a bag up with all your day-to-day stuff and plugging it into your lifestyle for a week or so.

My only quibble with the Evelyne is that there isn't a zipped compartment inside. I have no idea why I'm so fixated on this! When a bag doesn't have one, it's an immediate rule-out for me. I'm just so used to keeping my keys and a pen in this compartment, I don't know how I'd manage without it. I know these could go in a nice little pouch, but then when I need them I have to first pull out the pouch…

And yet, the Evelyne is such a popular style, obviously nobody else is bothered by it!

I get used to bags that have pockets, then when I switch to a bag that doesn't have the same number of pockets, I don't know where to put my things. One of my favorite bags is a Michael Kors because it has 5 inside pockets! I am so organized when I carry that bag. I don't like having my phone just loose in my bag. If it is in a pocket, it is easier to find. Keys aren't as important anymore as our car has key-less ignition.

It seems like the more expensive the bag, the fewer pockets you get.

 

[whateve]

Not to be a pain, but that sounds like a lovely bag...please share a pic if you have one!



I think your normal weight is what's best at this height. (not accounting for different frames, but certainly your weight is much better than mine is, IMO).
I would hope to settle a little higher...perhaps 47-49-ish? I'll have to wait and see. I never want to be 39 again, that was terrifying.

No problem, here it is. I have had it for 6 1/2 years and still love it. I never thought I would say that about a white bag.


ETA: after looking at the strap in this picture, it looks like it was designed to carry it with the white part out. There is blue on the edge coating so even on the white side, you can see some blue.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I'm so tired but so excited! I couldn't wait to get online and post my update.

Spoiler

I'm discharged from hospital early and for good! My docs are so happy with my progress they've sent me home and I only need to go in for blood tests every couple of months! They actually said I may be permanently cured.
At the very least, it has been confirmed that my medication created all my other problems, and now that I've been off that medication, all my markers are normal. It's unbelievable!
I've spent the day with my mum, walking and talking, both crying and laughing hysterically, trying to process all the information.
It's all a bit of a shock and I'm in disbelief at the prospect of having a future different from the one I had been anticipating. Our health is so precious and I never thought I'd be given the hope of ever being really healthy again.
But enough of my off-topic rambling!

I will catch up on the thread once I've slept for a bit as I cannot wait to see everyone's updates and get settled back into the happy world of bags.
In the meantime, shopping my own is working out well for me...here are pics of the 3 bags in current rotation. All photos from my 12 hours since being discharged. Mum and I couldn't settle down so we would go for a long walk, head home, decide to go for another walk to work off our anxious energy ....I took a different bag each time we went and snapped a bad photo along the way. I don't usually wear skirts but this one is one my mum bought for me when I was 16 (it refuses to die lol).
The chalk Coach whiplash bag with neon pink trims is the one I bought pre-loved right before my second hospital admission, iirc. I didn't get to post a reveal of it at the time. Took a pic of the strap white side out, then pink side out; I like it both ways.
The black round suede bag is a no-brand gift from my best friend. The gold rings can be pulled up for hand carry (though I've never used it that way). This bag is one of my all-time favourites!
The black bucket-style with the leather twilly is a handmade bag from when I was in Ukraine. It's buttery soft to the touch. The twilly is just a random belt that I tied around the original strap because it was getting really worn. The bag itself has a gorgeous patina and has softened so beautifully over the years. It is so lovely to the touch that I tend to pet it when I wear it.


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It´s great you are back and with brilliant news on top! I´m so happy for you! xxx

 

[keodi]

I keep forgetting about that option. SUCH a great idea! I know I could always try one out in the H boutique, but 5 minutes in the boutique isn't the same thing as loading a bag up with all your day-to-day stuff and plugging it into your lifestyle for a week or so.

My only quibble with the Evelyne is that there isn't a zipped compartment inside. I have no idea why I'm so fixated on this! When a bag doesn't have one, it's an immediate rule-out for me. I'm just so used to keeping my keys and a pen in this compartment, I don't know how I'd manage without it. I know these could go in a nice little pouch, but then when I need them I have to first pull out the pouch…

And yet, the Evelyne is such a popular style, obviously nobody else is bothered by it!

you know funny you mentioned that, as it was one of my concerns as well, it was part of the reason why I decided to rent it, to try it out for a month, and see if it was worth purchasing, but after using it, I found that it didn't bother me, and the bag was so practical and convenient! then as I went to contact a personal shopper to get one at FSH boutique, the boutique closed due to Covid.

 

[880]

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?

Yes exactly. Congrats on your professional exam, the sheepskin coat and the calvi medium! love the color. Think it’s fantastic as a very minimal clutch too. I hope your eyes are okay With reduced screen time.
@ElainePG, when I started with H bags, I refused to all pens, unless they were in my wallet. . .I hope the neurosurgeon consult went well. I’ve spend A lot of covid reading comfort fiction (ilona Andrew’s) and trying not to obsess about the news.
@More bags, I keep thinking about your blue berry muffin cake and pork stew. DH and I are meat eaters. And sweets, pudding and cake eaters.
@jblended, I’m so glad you are feeling better. I love the skirt that refuses to die.
@keodi I’m sorry the boutique closed at the time when you decided the evelyne was for you! I’ve bought ans consigned evelynes and vespas, and now I like the trim II 35, except for the fact that it can slide off the shoulder.
@Vintage Leather, DH and I shop to deal with stress of parents medical issues too. I hope your parents are doing better.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Gorgeous trees - makes me feel all festive!

Your tree from last year is wonderful and I adore your dress. As others have said the fur is fabulous. Really you are Mrs Christmas!

I want to come to your house for Christmas! It looks perfect.

And I love the nutcracker!

Your tree looks gorgeous! Wish I had a window like that to sit mine in. You are welcome to come over...I’ll make a mug of real cocoa for ya!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Love the Calvi pouch, great size.

I have Calvis in chevre and Epsom and to be honest the one Epsom is performing much worse. It is okay but looks quite bad and darkened in the corners. Chevre is sturdy and gets a shine. The problem with Epsom is that even though it is scratch resistant in doesn’t age well as it doesn’t patina. So yes, I guess you can keep it longer in original condition, but once it goes over that stage it doesn’t look good to me. I don’t love it for SLGs.



Wonderful tree and I love Coco so much. One of my BFs is getting a dog come January, a cousin of ours, and s/he will be called Coco too



Just the thought of someone out there in the world wearing this scarf for a Zoom meeting fills me with joy.

I hate Zoom underdressing. Aren’t the circumstances drab enough?



So nice. I love nutcrackers too. My best Christmas present last year was a vintage one from the 60s. I am hoping to get another one this year, sort of make it into a Christmas tradition...



Wonderful. I am a Christmas fanatic so love seeing all the Christmas decor here, keep it coming. We will get our tree on Thursday. Can wait.

For this weekend we have enough: tomorrow in Germany comes the Nikolaus. We will put socks out and he will fill them with chocolates, nuts and mandarines and, in our house, books and hats and mittens for the cold. We have put out the Advent calendars (one for the dog too) and the Advent crown and will light two candles for the 2nd of advent. And we have to set the nativity, which is a lot of work. This is the time of the year when I love living in Germany too.

Oh how I love Christmas.

I would love to have a vintage nutcracker. Most of the ones you can get here are the cheap ones, but I still love them too!

 

[Kimbashop]

I'm so tired but so excited! I couldn't wait to get online and post my update.

Spoiler

I'm discharged from hospital early and for good! My docs are so happy with my progress they've sent me home and I only need to go in for blood tests every couple of months! They actually said I may be permanently cured.
At the very least, it has been confirmed that my medication created all my other problems, and now that I've been off that medication, all my markers are normal. It's unbelievable!
I've spent the day with my mum, walking and talking, both crying and laughing hysterically, trying to process all the information.
It's all a bit of a shock and I'm in disbelief at the prospect of having a future different from the one I had been anticipating. Our health is so precious and I never thought I'd be given the hope of ever being really healthy again.
But enough of my off-topic rambling!

I will catch up on the thread once I've slept for a bit as I cannot wait to see everyone's updates and get settled back into the happy world of bags.
In the meantime, shopping my own is working out well for me...here are pics of the 3 bags in current rotation. All photos from my 12 hours since being discharged. Mum and I couldn't settle down so we would go for a long walk, head home, decide to go for another walk to work off our anxious energy ....I took a different bag each time we went and snapped a bad photo along the way. I don't usually wear skirts but this one is one my mum bought for me when I was 16 (it refuses to die lol).
The chalk Coach whiplash bag with neon pink trims is the one I bought pre-loved right before my second hospital admission, iirc. I didn't get to post a reveal of it at the time. Took a pic of the strap white side out, then pink side out; I like it both ways.
The black round suede bag is a no-brand gift from my best friend. The gold rings can be pulled up for hand carry (though I've never used it that way). This bag is one of my all-time favourites!
The black bucket-style with the leather twilly is a handmade bag from when I was in Ukraine. It's buttery soft to the touch. The twilly is just a random belt that I tied around the original strap because it was getting really worn. The bag itself has a gorgeous patina and has softened so beautifully over the years. It is so lovely to the touch that I tend to pet it when I wear it.


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Congratulations to you and your good health! What an excellent holiday gift to you and your family.