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

[Kimbashop]

I love everyone's holiday tree pics! We have been decorating since Thanksgiving in my house.
Here is our tree. Each year, we visit a local tree farm and cut down our tree. It's been a wonderful tradition.
And, for the 5 bags in 1 month challenge, I have worn 2 so far (posted below). The Massaccesi Soulmate has quickly risen to the top of my fave bags. It's lovely and easy to carry, and holds a lot while looking stylish. The second bag is an early Christmas present to myself: Givenchy small Antigona soft. I took advantage of an amazing black Friday sale where I got the bag for nearly half off. It's a wonderful bag, versatile and has also become a favorite rather quickly.

 

[Bag peace]

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome back. I feel a little silly since that last admission was so short, but happy to be back all the same.

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.

I can't even be upset about it, I feel so very lucky all around. I needed the medication when they put me on it, and it did save my life. It's just that for some weird reason, it seems to have had this unexpected adverse reaction in me where it's triggered an auto-immune response of sorts, causing my body to break down its own blood cells. It's a very rare complication and nobody could have predicted it.
I'm very fortunate that the doctor who treated me for covid got intrigued by my case and started investigating my other issues. He's solved the mystery that others haven't been able to up until now, and he really had no reason to get so involved as his job was done once I'd recovered from covid. I'm beyond lucky and grateful.

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.

Thank you so much! I love it! And the starfish charm is such a good match. You're so good about using your charms. I never put any on my bags but I so enjoy seeing how everyone uses the Coach charms and fobs to style their beauties on that subforum.

I love everyone's holiday tree pics! We have been decorating since Thanksgiving in my house.
Here is our tree. Each year, we visit a local tree farm and cut down our tree. It's been a wonderful tradition.
And, for the 5 bags in 1 month challenge, I have worn 2 so far (posted below). The Massaccesi Soulmate has quickly risen to the top of my fave bags. It's lovely and easy to carry, and holds a lot while looking stylish. The second bag is an early Christmas present to myself: Givenchy small Antigona soft. I took advantage of an amazing black Friday sale where I got the bag for nearly half off. It's a wonderful bag, versatile and has also become a favorite rather quickly.

The tree made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!
Your MM bags are all so lovely (and thank you for the info on the Modena earlier). The Soulmate is really very stylish, it looks like it would drape gorgeously.
Also, great choice on that Christmas present to yourself. I've yet to see the Antigona soft in real life, but from the reveals I've seen on here, I definitely prefer it to the original. It looks like it's perfect for pretty much any situation. Wear it in good health!

 

[BowieFan1971]

I love everyone's holiday tree pics! We have been decorating since Thanksgiving in my house.
Here is our tree. Each year, we visit a local tree farm and cut down our tree. It's been a wonderful tradition.
And, for the 5 bags in 1 month challenge, I have worn 2 so far (posted below). The Massaccesi Soulmate has quickly risen to the top of my fave bags. It's lovely and easy to carry, and holds a lot while looking stylish. The second bag is an early Christmas present to myself: Givenchy small Antigona soft. I took advantage of an amazing black Friday sale where I got the bag for nearly half off. It's a wonderful bag, versatile and has also become a favorite rather quickly.

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Gorgeous tree!!!! Gorgeous Antigone!

 

[Kimbashop]

Gorgeous tree!!!! Gorgeous Antigone!

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome back. I feel a little silly since that last admission was so short, but happy to be back all the same.


I can't even be upset about it, I feel so very lucky all around. I needed the medication when they put me on it, and it did save my life. It's just that for some weird reason, it seems to have had this unexpected adverse reaction in me where it's triggered an auto-immune response of sorts, causing my body to break down its own blood cells. It's a very rare complication and nobody could have predicted it.
I'm very fortunate that the doctor who treated me for covid got intrigued by my case and started investigating my other issues. He's solved the mystery that others haven't been able to up until now, and he really had no reason to get so involved as his job was done once I'd recovered from covid. I'm beyond lucky and grateful.


Thank you so much! I love it! And the starfish charm is such a good match. You're so good about using your charms. I never put any on my bags but I so enjoy seeing how everyone uses the Coach charms and fobs to style their beauties on that subforum.


The tree made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!
Your MM bags are all so lovely (and thank you for the info on the Modena earlier). The Soulmate is really very stylish, it looks like it would drape gorgeously.
Also, great choice on that Christmas present to yourself. I've yet to see the Antigona soft in real life, but from the reveals I've seen on here, I definitely prefer it to the original. It looks like it's perfect for pretty much any situation. Wear it in good health!

So glad that you have your medical situation resolved @jblended. It must feel so liberating!

Thank you both for the nice words about the tree and bags! We have cottage-style house.It can feel a bit tiny at times, but it always looks and feels cozy at Christmas time.

 

[BowieFan1971]

So glad that you have your medical situation resolved @jblended. It must feel so liberating!

Thank you both for the nice words about the tree and bags! We have cottage-style house.It can feel a bit tiny at times, but it always looks and feels cozy at Christmas time.

Cottage style houses are the best. They have character of their own, so all you have to do is add just a few things to set it off and let it shine. Houses like that decorate themselves. I want one!!!

 

[Kimbashop]

Cottage style houses are the best. They have character of their own, so all you have to do is add just a few things to set it off and let it shine. Houses like that decorate themselves. I want one!!!

The house Definitely has character and you are right that it doesn’t take much to dress it up. I do sometimes get envious of my friends’ vaulted ceilings though LOL

 

[More bags]

I love everyone's holiday tree pics! We have been decorating since Thanksgiving in my house.
Here is our tree. Each year, we visit a local tree farm and cut down our tree. It's been a wonderful tradition.
And, for the 5 bags in 1 month challenge, I have worn 2 so far (posted below). The Massaccesi Soulmate has quickly risen to the top of my fave bags. It's lovely and easy to carry, and holds a lot while looking stylish. The second bag is an early Christmas present to myself: Givenchy small Antigona soft. I took advantage of an amazing black Friday sale where I got the bag for nearly half off. It's a wonderful bag, versatile and has also become a favorite rather quickly.

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Beautiful tree and home! Great December bags. Congratulations on your new Soft Antigona. It looks fabulous!

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome back. I feel a little silly since that last admission was so short, but happy to be back all the same.


I can't even be upset about it, I feel so very lucky all around. I needed the medication when they put me on it, and it did save my life. It's just that for some weird reason, it seems to have had this unexpected adverse reaction in me where it's triggered an auto-immune response of sorts, causing my body to break down its own blood cells. It's a very rare complication and nobody could have predicted it.
I'm very fortunate that the doctor who treated me for covid got intrigued by my case and started investigating my other issues. He's solved the mystery that others haven't been able to up until now, and he really had no reason to get so involved as his job was done once I'd recovered from covid. I'm beyond lucky and grateful.


Thank you so much! I love it! And the starfish charm is such a good match. You're so good about using your charms. I never put any on my bags but I so enjoy seeing how everyone uses the Coach charms and fobs to style their beauties on that subforum.


The tree made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!
Your MM bags are all so lovely (and thank you for the info on the Modena earlier). The Soulmate is really very stylish, it looks like it would drape gorgeously.
Also, great choice on that Christmas present to yourself. I've yet to see the Antigona soft in real life, but from the reveals I've seen on here, I definitely prefer it to the original. It looks like it's perfect for pretty much any situation. Wear it in good health!

It’s wonderful to hear your good health news! Such a relief! I hope you and your family can get together to celebrate all your blessings!

 

[dcooney4]

I love everyone's holiday tree pics! We have been decorating since Thanksgiving in my house.
Here is our tree. Each year, we visit a local tree farm and cut down our tree. It's been a wonderful tradition.
And, for the 5 bags in 1 month challenge, I have worn 2 so far (posted below). The Massaccesi Soulmate has quickly risen to the top of my fave bags. It's lovely and easy to carry, and holds a lot while looking stylish. The second bag is an early Christmas present to myself: Givenchy small Antigona soft. I took advantage of an amazing black Friday sale where I got the bag for nearly half off. It's a wonderful bag, versatile and has also become a favorite rather quickly.

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Beautiful tree and gorgeous bags!

 

[momasaurus]

Does H have replacement straps? Cloth ones?

H has super-expensive straps, but there are also lots on Etsy. Woven cloth. I will try to take some pix of mine later - busy today.

 

[momasaurus]

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

This is true! Unless you decide you need a cupholder, and want this outrageous Birkin with pockets and cupholder. I thought this was a joke when I first saw it.

 

[momasaurus]

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.

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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.

That is such a wonderful blue!!

 

[momasaurus]

You look great, I love your crossbody bags, it's good to see you back, and doing well!

I'm curious what do you not like about the Evie strap? btw, I cantt wait to get my Evie so that I can get fun playful straps for different looks!

It's just very plain and very much not leather. Maybe because my Evie is Barenia, the brown strap is just so......brown!

 

[momasaurus]

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.

I had also forgotten about the option of renting for a month in order to really try out a bag. Such a great idea. Have you done that with other bags?

 

[momasaurus]

I love everyone's holiday tree pics! We have been decorating since Thanksgiving in my house.
Here is our tree. Each year, we visit a local tree farm and cut down our tree. It's been a wonderful tradition.
And, for the 5 bags in 1 month challenge, I have worn 2 so far (posted below). The Massaccesi Soulmate has quickly risen to the top of my fave bags. It's lovely and easy to carry, and holds a lot while looking stylish. The second bag is an early Christmas present to myself: Givenchy small Antigona soft. I took advantage of an amazing black Friday sale where I got the bag for nearly half off. It's a wonderful bag, versatile and has also become a favorite rather quickly.

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What a pretty tree!
And fabulous color on that MM tote. Very tempting!

 

[momasaurus]

The house Definitely has character and you are right that it doesn’t take much to dress it up. I do sometimes get envious of my friends’ vaulted ceilings though LOL

For several years I had a house with a vaulted ceiling in the family room. One year we got a gigantic tree and I advised my then DH to tie it securely to the upper balcony. Of course he didn't, because men know best. Luckily I had not yet decorated it when............