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

[cowgirlsboots]

Oxblood! Of course!
Thank you. They're both to die for!


That comment made me smile! Cheers!

Confession: I'm always wary of posting pics of my bags because my collection is full of odd balls, lesser known (i.e. cheaper) brands or custom bags. I know they pale in comparison to the beauties everyone else collects though I love that nobody ever judges and there's a corner for all types of bags on the forums.


Thank you! The ombre is a lot of fun!



It's so adorable that I bought two! They were made in a wide range of colours when they first came out but by the time I stumbled upon them, these were the only colours available. I'm always hunting for another of these (at the right price) because I love them so much.

Some more pics of the two I own attached. The suede one in front is the 'brick red' colour that I posted earlier. The other one behind is the leather version in 'wildberry' colour.
The interior of both is leather and they have the usual WOC design with interior card slots and an outside back slip pocket.
I included a picture with my hand under the clutch strap to show how tiny the bags actually are.
I just love them so much; I always count them as part of my 'forever' collection.

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Aww thank-you for showing both of your gorgeous Halston bags! They are perfect, lush, quirky... if I ever get to see one I´ll go for it!

None of your bags ever pales in comparison with other bags shown on this thread! I have the feeling this here is a lovely, safe environment where we share passions, not compare the pricetags and names. In my opinion any bag that isn´t more than a brand tag and a big pricetag to its owner is worth nothing. It´s the feelings we have towards our bags that make them come to life and significance!

 

[keodi]

Thank you all for your kind words!
The scarf is Le Jardin de la Maharani silk 90 cm by Annie Faivre CW10 Marine/Parme/Mauve. It is also the scarf worn by @ElainePG in her avatar picture.

it's beautiful it's amazing! this year was all about the 90cm scarves for me, if someone told me a year ago I would fall hard for them, I wouldn't believe it.

Epsom with be fine for a bracelet. Won't pick up dirt either but Swift is one of my favourite leathers

Thank you for the tip on an epsom bracelet it sounds convenient for a white/off white bracelet ! I love swift too!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

December challenge- bag 3

...and I failed, again, succumbed to the very low price and bought a bag.

This will be the last one for this year! I need time to get acquainted with my new bags and devote the attention and emotion they deserve to them.

I´ve been browsing McQueen bags for a while, wanting a little token of Lee´s genius and finally decided the De Manta would be the right choice as it definetely is a genuine design from the time when he was still alive plus it appeals to me- an easy bag that takes a lot of stuff(ing).

I don´t know about MCQ datacodes, so can´t tell when this particular one was made, though.

Here´s my purchase: cheap and as reflected in the price in dire need of tlc. The packaging reflected the price and state, too (only the plastic envelop, not a single bit more.) UPS didn´t even bother to hand it over, just crammed it into the mailbox.

 

[Katinahat]

Aww thank-you for showing both of your gorgeous Halston bags! They are perfect, lush, quirky... if I ever get to see one I´ll go for it!

None of your bags ever pales in comparison with other bags shown on this thread! I have the feeling this here is a lovely, safe environment where we share passions, not compare the pricetags and names. In my opinion any bag that isn´t more than a brand tag and a big pricetag to its owner is worth nothing. It´s the feelings we have towards our bags that make them come to life and significance!

That is beautifully said!

 

[SakuraSakura]

Hey everybody! I hope life is treating you well. Take a moment to appreciate how you've survived almost an entire year in a pandemic landscape. you're all amazing!

I've been able to make a few sales in the last week which helps with Christmas expenses. I'll be sitting at home for the next while!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Hey everybody! I hope life is treating you well. Take a moment to appreciate how you've survived almost an entire year in a pandemic landscape. you're all amazing!

I've been able to make a few sales in the last week which helps with Christmas expenses. I'll be sitting at home for the next while!

Hi @SakuraSakura ,
how nice to hear from you! Thank-you for the positive vibes!
Congratulations on your sales! I know the feeling is amazing.
After shifting quite a lot of stuff I have reached the point where nobody seems to want anything left in my listings anymore... well, the stuff does not need to eat and might shift another day. The money I earned from my sales simply evaporated... Christmas presents and my own naughty shopping. I feel good to know I had the chance to get some nice items and a bunch of unwanted old items paid for them. That´s true upgrading.
Are you under a stay at home order? Have the Covid rules in your country been tightened?

 

[cowgirlsboots]

This ad popped up on youtube and made me laugh: the Dior spider in her net... but, why does she catch shoes? Are all the handbags are already sold out?

 

[Bag peace]

Wow, I love that you can slide your hand in the crossover of the fabric to carry it as a clutch and the purple leather sings to me!

Thank you! A personal quirk of mine is that I adore convertible clutches with that leather strip to slip my hand behind. I wear my bags crossbody but this is a useful feature when I'm in an area that may have pickpockets. Also, there's something very comforting about feeling the soft leather at my fingertips.
I have a grey Botkier bag (42 honore; random internet pic attached) that has that same feature, but the design of that one is more... young? Somehow less elegant than the Halston bags, though it also fits my personality well. A bag for every mood!

Aww thank-you for showing both of your gorgeous Halston bags! They are perfect, lush, quirky... if I ever get to see one I´ll go for it!

None of your bags ever pales in comparison with other bags shown on this thread! I have the feeling this here is a lovely, safe environment where we share passions, not compare the pricetags and names. In my opinion any bag that isn´t more than a brand tag and a big pricetag to its owner is worth nothing. It´s the feelings we have towards our bags that make them come to life and significance!

So wonderfully said! Thank you!
I completely concur on every point. I adore that the tribe here is so supportive and friendly. Starting to post instead of just lurking was one of the best decisions I've made.
I'm not sure if everyone has seen @papertiger's awesome thread (linked)? It's so touching to see how much this place means to so many people!

I Just Wanna Say...

Megs, you're amazing!!! :hugs: You and Vlad have made this a community of wonderful, loving, and kind people. :yes: I fell honored to be able to come here and participate along with all the other great people here. :tup: TPF is truly a blessing in my life! :heart:

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December challenge- bag 3

...and I failed, again, succumbed to the very low price and bought a bag.

This will be the last one for this year! I need time to get acquainted with my new bags and devote the attention and emotion they deserve to them.

I´ve been browsing McQueen bags for a while, wanting a little token of Lee´s genius and finally decided the De Manta would be the right choice as it definetely is a genuine design from the time when he was still alive plus it appeals to me- an easy bag that takes a lot of stuff(ing).

I don´t know about MCQ datacodes, so can´t tell when this particular one was made, though.

Here´s my purchase: cheap and as reflected in the price in dire need of tlc. The packaging reflected the price and state, too (only the plastic envelop, not a single bit more.) UPS didn´t even bother to hand it over, just crammed it into the mailbox.

Amazing! This is one of my favourtie MCQ bags of all time! And I believe the quality has really gone downhill in recent years, so if you're ever to buy one, going for the oldies is the way to do it!
I cannot wait to see what this looks like once you've rehabbed it!
Isn't it wonderful how you've curated your collection this year? I think you've brought in some really outstanding bags! It will be such fun shopping your own closet.

Hey everybody! I hope life is treating you well. Take a moment to appreciate how you've survived almost an entire year in a pandemic landscape. you're all amazing!

I've been able to make a few sales in the last week which helps with Christmas expenses. I'll be sitting at home for the next while!

Thank you @SakuraSakura for this lovely sentiment. I especially needed to hear this today!
You're amazing too!

such fun bags! That owl is so adorable.

Thank you! I keep thinking I'll outgrow it but every time I pull it out, it makes me smile. Surprisingly, it gets a lot of attention when I carry it, too.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I’m torn about this satchel, but it was not expensive so it’s not a huge deal to just wait and see how it works out in practice over the months. I appreciate everyone’s comments.

 

[momasaurus]

Thank you all, for your lovely thoughts. @momasaurus : Oh, dear. I hope the tree didn't do too much damage to the rest of your house! Our trees only ever measure 7 1/2 feet tall for our low ceiling and never fallen over (yet).

It was all good and I refrained from rubbing it in too much.

 

[880]

The scarf is Le Jardin de la Maharani silk 90 cm by Annie Faivre CW10 Marine/Parme/Mauve. It is also the scarf worn by @ElainePG in her avatar picture.

Thank you so much for the info! It’s stunning with your bag pairing!
agree with @jblended re @cowgirlsboots sentiment on the true value of our bags and the safe haven here.
@momasaurus, I have no words re your two story tree and your DH, but im so glad you had not started to decorate
December bag challenge (I wear a lot of blue and black year round) black barenia B30; JPG fringe kelly, Blu obscure; 28box kelly (color similar to blue abysse)

have also worn a Victoria 35 (here is one in ebene) two 35 trim II bags (olive green Togo or natural barenia). Re shopping the closet, I’m good at wearing bags. It’s coats that sometimes don’t see the light of day in years (reversible shearling, vintage dead stock Norman Norell grey coat; dead stock teddy bear animal print; (vintage from my own closet) max Mara.

 

[keodi]

Aww thank-you for showing both of your gorgeous Halston bags! They are perfect, lush, quirky... if I ever get to see one I´ll go for it!

None of your bags ever pales in comparison with other bags shown on this thread! I have the feeling this here is a lovely, safe environment where we share passions, not compare the pricetags and names. In my opinion any bag that isn´t more than a brand tag and a big pricetag to its owner is worth nothing. It´s the feelings we have towards our bags that make them come to life and significance!

I agree completely! very well said @cowgirlsboots!

Thank you so much for the info! It’s stunning with your bag pairing!
agree with @jblended re @cowgirlsboots sentiment on the true value of our bags and the safe haven here.
@momosaurus, I have no words re your two story tree and your DH, but im so glad you had not started to decorate
December bag challenge (I wear a lot of blue and black year round) black barenia B30; JPG fringe kelly, Blu obscure; 28box kelly (color similar to blue abysse)

am planning wear a Victoria 35 (here is one in ebene) and a 35 trim II (good for rain plus it zips — green Togo) later this month. . .
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I love all these looks! very chic!

 

[Katinahat]

Thank you so much for the info! It’s stunning with your bag pairing!
agree with @jblended re @cowgirlsboots sentiment on the true value of our bags and the safe haven here.
@momosaurus, I have no words re your two story tree and your DH, but im so glad you had not started to decorate
December bag challenge (I wear a lot of blue and black year round) black barenia B30; JPG fringe kelly, Blu obscure; 28box kelly (color similar to blue abysse)

am planning wear a Victoria 35 (here is one in ebene) and a 35 trim II (good for rain plus it zips — green Togo) later this month. . .
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Really stylish looks and bags. Love your vibe!

 

[880]

Thank you @keodi, @Katinahat @dcooney4, @jblended and @More bags for your kind words! Hugs
@doni, thank you for the book recommendation, excited to pick it up! @jblended, forgot to say, I love clutches with that finger strap too. And, so in Awe of your energy re hospital volunteer work!
p.s. @More bags, re the third pic strap, it’s an Etsy strap (originally recommended byTPFer @duna. I love it. It was maybe 50 usd, and youcan pick your length etc. here is the link to the original post of @duna https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/non-h-shoulder-strap-success.836923/page-40

 

[doni]

I think I missed a chunk and trying to catch up

I was not joining the month bag challenge because I really have no problem switching bags. But these days, between being out a lot less (sinusitis and horrible weather) and when out always having to do some Xmas gathering, I seem to have got lazy and just grab my new St Louis Goyard which also happens to perfectly combine with all my cold weather coats... So maybe I should.

Not sure yet, I need to play.

I notice there's more choice of interiors than exteriors.

Do they do pecari?
I hope your eyes improve. Screens are evil. Have you looked into screen protective glasses?

December challenge- bag 3

...and I failed, again, succumbed to the very low price and bought a bag.

This will be the last one for this year! I need time to get acquainted with my new bags and devote the attention and emotion they deserve to them.

I´ve been browsing McQueen bags for a while, wanting a little token of Lee´s genius and finally decided the De Manta would be the right choice as it definetely is a genuine design from the time when he was still alive plus it appeals to me- an easy bag that takes a lot of stuff(ing).

I don´t know about MCQ datacodes, so can´t tell when this particular one was made, though.

Here´s my purchase: cheap and as reflected in the price in dire need of tlc. The packaging reflected the price and state, too (only the plastic envelop, not a single bit more.) UPS didn´t even bother to hand it over, just crammed it into the mailbox.

If anyone is able to restore this it’d be you. You are quietly building an archive of a certain moment in fashion. I trust you have read this book?

Thank you! A personal quirk of mine is that I adore convertible clutches with that leather strip to slip my hand behind. I wear my bags crossbody but this is a useful feature when I'm in an area that may have pickpockets. Also, there's something very comforting about feeling the soft leather at my fingertips.
I have a grey Botkier bag (42 honore; random internet pic attached) that has that same feature, but the design of that one is more... young? Somehow less elegant than the Halston bags, though it also fits my personality well. A bag for every mood!

Oh, I love clutches with those leather stripes too and they are not easy to find! I have a Balenciaga moto one (supposedly an ipad cover from when the iPad mini first came out) and it is so handy to have that feature.

I’m torn about this satchel, but it was not expensive so it’s not a huge deal to just wait and see how it works out in practice over the months. I appreciate everyone’s comments.

I like the shape and how it looks on you, but not sure about the color combination. I would find it difficult...