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

[momasaurus]

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)

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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Another Christmas tree story is the year we let the kids decorate it, so the decorations only went halfway up, and we were all so busy we never finished the top half. That was one of my most favorite Christmas trees!

 

[Bag peace]

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. . .

You look incredible! Love the bags, obviously ha ha, but also really digging that jacket!

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.

Happy I'm not alone in my fondness for the clutch stripe. I've never seen the Balenciaga ipad covers but love all things Bal! I'll have to Google them.

Another Christmas tree story is the year we let the kids decorate it, so the decorations only went halfway up, and we were all so busy we never finished the top half. That was one of my most favorite Christmas trees!

I can see why it would have been a favourite...seems like it would feel more 'real' and charming being only partially done, and it's technically the kids' tree since the adults didn't finish it for them!
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I had an unexpected outing and went to visit my mum's new workplace! It's great seeing how well she's settled into this city and her new job so quickly. Any fears I'd had about her working through the pandemic, instead of sheltering, were cast aside as I watched her run around during her shift, grinning underneath her masks. She loves taking care of her patients and this is her calling so, I have to stop stressing and trust her judgement.
I've been trying to donate blood so they can use my covid antibodies for critical patients but was turned away again due to my general health not being up to par. However, because I have antibodies and am safe to be around patients, they allowed me to sign up as a volunteer to help out the hospital admin when they're overwhelmed, so at least I'm doing something useful.

Carried this little beauty when I went to the hospital (I'm really screwing up the challenge and am now at bag no. 7!).

I don't know the brand; it was a vintage find. I like it because it reminds me of the Coach parker 16 convertible backpacks. It's the same measurements and shape, but more unique with the different types of leather (croc embossed, real snakeskin, suede, patent and smooth leather). Sorry for the light reflection, it's not easy to photograph it in a way where the different strips of leather show clearly.
I was planning to buy that Coach backpack for my next birthday (online pic of black with gold turnlock), but having used this bag today, I'm reminded that it is essentially the same- perhaps, nicer?- so I've scrapped that idea. My bag closet really is ample!

 

[dcooney4]

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 it but if you are questioning it maybe it is not the right match for you.

 

[dcooney4]

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)

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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Looking Fabulous!

 

[doni]

Happy I'm not alone in my fondness for the clutch stripe. I've never seen the Balenciaga ipad covers but love all things Bal! I'll have to Google them.

I had an unexpected outing and went to visit my mum's new workplace! It's great seeing how well she's settled into this city and her new job so quickly. Any fears I'd had about her working through the pandemic, instead of sheltering, were cast aside as I watched her run around during her shift, grinning underneath her masks. She loves taking care of her patients and this is her calling so, I have to stop stressing and trust her judgement.
I've been trying to donate blood so they can use my covid antibodies for critical patients but was turned away again due to my general health not being up to par. However, because I have antibodies and am safe to be around patients, they allowed me to sign up as a volunteer to help out the hospital admin when they're overwhelmed, so at least I'm doing something useful.

It was from the men’s collection. There was a time when Bal went crazy with gold and giant hardware that I was very fond of their stripped down man range. That was also the time before prices for men handbags caught up with the designated women ones... Long time ago! I have used this little clutch so much.



Kudos to you and your mum for helping out, seriously, that is amazing! Please take care of your health.

 

[papertiger]

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.



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



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?

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

They did Peau Porc last year for a Bastia or Calvi. I need a bright colour.

I actually still have my father's black wild boar wallet from Gucci. The whole thing needs restiching as the thread perishes, but the leather is perfect.

I'll look into those, thank you

I'll also order that book.

 

[Bag peace]

It was from the men’s collection. There was a time when Bal went crazy with gold and giant hardware that I was very fond of their stripped down man range. That was also the time before prices for men handbags caught up with the designated women ones... Long time ago! I have used this little clutch so much.

Oooh, I love this! Thank you for posting a pic, it's right up my alley. I generally prefer the men's stuff in every brand, to be honest. Understated, better value for money, and seems built to last longer (though that might just be my flawed perception).
This case is going on my wishlist along with a mini city in yellow.

Kudos to you and your mum for helping out, seriously, that is amazing! Please take care of your health.

Hardly doing anything at all, but thanks.

@dcooney4 I've been meaning to ask if you ever got started on that gigantic painting for your brother? I don't mean to pry but was wondering how it's coming along. And did you ever get around to painting on any of your bags? I think I recall you saying that you'd wanted to try.

 

[keodi]

They did Peau Porc last year for a Bastia or Calvi. I need a bright colour.

I actually still have my father's black wild boar wallet from Gucci. The whole thing needs restiching as the thread perishes, but the leather is perfect.

I'll look into those, thank you

I'll also order that book.

same here!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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.



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



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?

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

Thank-you @doni for believing in my skills... I´ll try my best and show the results. The bag was cheap, so the risk of ruining it is low.

I love, love, love this book and keep re-reading it. It´s actually on my table in front of me right now.
The Galliano/ McQueen era is an absolute favourite of mine. The dreaming, the daring... while they did magic I at least dreamed about doing magic myself.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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!

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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:

forum.purseblog.com

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.

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


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.

@jblended it had to be said! Your collection is very personal and unique and you should never hesitate to show it!



The DeManta is a bag that directly speaks to me. The moment I fished the crumpled plastic envelop out of my mailbox and unfolded it the bag still in the cover found its place in my hand and I knew it was right. Once unwrapped my fingertips told me: yes, that´s fine, we´ll be friends!

The quality is by far not as good as what I´m used to from Dior, but decent.

I didn´t have the chance to touch any recent MCQ bag, yet. I saw some in Paris last year (the shop SA looked so fierce I didn´t dare to touch the bags) and thought they looked a bit cheap, plasticky and very stereotype "skully".

Thank-you re my collection! Until you mentioned it I did not realise I actually have been curating and following a quite straight line while chosing my purchases. There weren´t many random ones and most of them have already left me, again. I might be just building up a dream image of myself, but every keeper bag feels absolutely right to me, pleases all my senses and my intellect, too.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

It was from the men’s collection. There was a time when Bal went crazy with gold and giant hardware that I was very fond of their stripped down man range. That was also the time before prices for men handbags caught up with the designated women ones... Long time ago! I have used this little clutch so much.

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Kudos to you and your mum for helping out, seriously, that is amazing! Please take care of your health.

I really like this Balenciaga bag- it´s pure, almost minimalistic, but still so clearly Bal. I´d prefer it over the bags with a lot more hardware and fuss.


I totally admire @jblended and her Mum for their work! Take care!

 

[More bags]

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!

Well said @cowgirlsboots

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.

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

@keodi, what were some of your favourite additions this year? I recall you added some treasures this year.

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.


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Another great find! I’m sure it will enjoy loving restoration by your talented hands.

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!

What a lovely thought, thank you.

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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?

Ha ha, this is awesome. It makes me think of you. I remember you’ve referred to yourself as a spider waiting to pounce. Perfect visual reference to our Dior spider!

 

[More bags]

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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It’s wonderful that you share your beautiful bags. We are all at different stages of life, some have been collecting for decades, some for a few years. Some people are building their collection, some are curating, some are downsizing. While the thread title is shopping our own collection, it’s not a ban thread, we celebrate new purchases, treasured preloved finds, rehabilitated beauties. When I am interested in a specific bag I can research it in the brand specific forum/threads. I choose to spend more time here because I find the depth of conversation richer here. I enjoy the conversations, the friendships, the community, the monthly challenges and the variety of eye candy!

 

[More bags]

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!

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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:

forum.purseblog.com

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.

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


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.

I like the picture of the coral coloured Botkier convertible clutch!

 

[More bags]

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)

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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Thank you 880.
Gorgeous outfits and bag pairings.
I love the scarf and black barenia in your first pic, the blouse and belt in your second pic, the bag strap in your third pic. I love it all!