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

[SouthernPurseGal]

That is a gorgeous Lock !
Do you know about the Facebook Massaccesi BST page? If you get to a point where you would like to sell it, you could post it there.

Yes & I just got my first bag from the BST today! Yay! A gorgeous weekender/carry-on.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Hello everyone. So nice to read this thread! I still need to catch up some more, but I skimmed through quickly and wow -- such lovely sentiments and pictures. Warm, inviting holiday decor, wonderful mod shots, and of course beautiful bags. I completely agree with all the sentiments regarding the beauty of all the different kinds of bags we enjoy. I have a couple of non-mainstream bags as well and will try to post pictures of them when I get a chance. I was a bit under the weather recently -- some sinus irritation -- after some over-zealous dusting of some long-neglected corners of the house. Or maybe it was the dusting spray I used that bothered me (did not like the smell). Anyway, I am better now, but am waiting for a few more days before I wear a few new perfumes I ordered.

Regarding the December bag challenge, I carried my Camellia wallet on chain recently. Not sure if WOCs count as bags or small leather goods? I think I will count it as a bag!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Well said! I love seeing everyone's bags and reading people's stories behind them. I feel like TPF has become what Facebook used to be for me: a happy, supportive, warm place. I log in to TPF far more than my FB page these days!

This is exactly the same for me!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Hello everyone. So nice to read this thread! I still need to catch up some more, but I skimmed through quickly and wow -- such lovely sentiments and pictures. Warm, inviting holiday decor, wonderful mod shots, and of course beautiful bags. I completely agree with all the sentiments regarding the beauty of all the different kinds of bags we enjoy. I have a couple of non-mainstream bags as well and will try to post pictures of them when I get a chance. I was a bit under the weather recently -- some sinus irritation -- after some over-zealous dusting of some long-neglected corners of the house. Or maybe it was the dusting spray I used that bothered me (did not like the smell). Anyway, I am better now, but am waiting for a few more days before I wear a few new perfumes I ordered.

Regarding the December bag challenge, I carried my Camellia wallet on chain recently. Not sure if WOCs count as bags or small leather goods? I think I will count it as a bag!

For me a wallet on chain is a bag unless I take the chain off and use it as a wallet inside another bag... would love to see a photo of your WOC, please.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

On that note, I want to share some of my non-mainstream bags (Hipster bags? ) I have a ton more, mostly clutches/evening bags, but here are some of my favorites.

First up are the clutches.

• The minaudiere with the funky design is from Anthropologie, though I'm not sure what brand. It is absolutely gorgeous with a little black dress, and sometimes I wear it with pewter heels to match the grays on the bag. I bought this during a bag ban just a couple years ago--I had to have it.
• The black satin clutch is THE perfect evening bag. It's visually interesting, elegant and has no visible hardware, so I can wear it with gold or silver jewelry. I got it on Zappos a million years ago.
• The rattan clutch is from a flea market. It's a bit fiddly with the clamshell style opening, but it is so cool, I don't care. I always get a ton of compliments on it too!
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And the day bags:

• The olive tote with the cool handle is another find from Anthropologie. My mom has the same one, and we don't live in the same state, so it always makes me smile to carry it, because I think of her. Also, she has exquisite taste, so I'm in good company there.
• The bright blue bag was a find from a cool gift store. Depending on how you view the bag, the rainbow strip in the middle appears wider/narrower. I love this bag with a plainer outfit--talk about a pop of color! I love it with grays in particular.
• It might be hard to see, but the velvet bag has a trompe l'oeil buckle effect. We don't get much of a winter where I live, so I'm not sure I had any business buying such a seasonal bag, but I absolutely love this. And I always pet it when I wear it!View attachment 4925484

Your gorgeous velvet bag reminds me of the classic Roberta di Camerino bags.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

For the December challenge, I am going to carry this Prada Matinee bag. I love the color and although I am not the biggest fan of saffiano leather, I must say I find it very easy to use and wipe down without worries, especially after outdoor trips. Sorry for the fall- themed picture. I need to take a new picture when I use this bag soon.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

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 really like this bag! I wear a lot of blue so I would probably not find it difficult to style. Maybe try it out with a few different outfits and see how you feel about it in a few weeks.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

cowgirlsboots, here you go. All my bags mostly just go in the car with me on drive-through errands.

 

[Bag peace]

Aww, the discussion has me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside!
I'd said this on another thread but it bears repeating: I feel like I could listen to people share their perspectives on here all day! Everyone is so generous with their knowledge and point of view that I feel like a humble student here, getting an insight into how great minds work and great people support.

On that note, I want to share some of my non-mainstream bags (Hipster bags? ) I have a ton more, mostly clutches/evening bags, but here are some of my favorites.

Your collection makes me so happy! I love bags that are different, tactile or otherwise unique. These are the types of bags I would have gravitated towards if I'd seen them in a shop. Thanks so much for sharing your beauties!

That blue bag with the rainbow twist in the middle reminds me of one I used to have. It was a simple black flat bag with a top zip, but the twisted strips of leather made an ombre effect with dark grey at the top lightening all the way to white at the bottom. I don't think I have a photo, but it was my favourite bag for years and I wore it until it literally fell apart.

 

[Kimbashop]

Yes & I just got my first bag from the BST today! Yay! A gorgeous weekender/carry-on.

gorgeous! so glad you got this.

 

[SakuraSakura]

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?

I live in Alberta, Canada. We are not allowed to have any guests in our homes and we’re under a fully mandatory mask order. It’s another lockdown that came too little too late for us. I am genuinely frustrated with the measures be enacted as had they been done sooner, we may have been able to celebrate Christmas with our families. I know so many people who are going to be alone during the holiday season. I hope they reach out and if they don’t, I’ll keep incessantly contacting them. A good friend of mine lives by herself in Ontario with no family nearby in a cramped apartment. I hope she’s okay.

 

[muchstuff]

I live in Alberta, Canada. We are not allowed to have any guests in our homes and we’re under a fully mandatory mask order. It’s another lockdown that came too little too late for us. I am genuinely frustrated with the measures be enacted as had they been done sooner, we may have been able to celebrate Christmas with our families. I know so many people who are going to be alone during the holiday season. I hope they reach out and if they don’t, I’ll keep incessantly contacting them. A good friend of mine lives by herself in Ontario with no family nearby in a cramped apartment. I hope she’s okay.

I'm in BC and we're mask-mandated as well. Not allowed gatherings etc, here either, although our numbers aren't as bad as yours. And we're starting to see our daily rate go down which is encouraging. I'm sure we'll be another bump in numbers after Christmas though, I'm sure they're be a percentage of people who won't listen to the restrictions and will carry on as usual. Idiots.

 

[Bag peace]

I'm sure they're be a percentage of people who won't listen to the restrictions and will carry on as usual. Idiots.

This is true of every country right now and it's depressing me. I won't go into detail not to derail the thread, but my covid issues are far from resolved even though I'm months into my recovery now. I'm so saddened by the people who still, after all these months and the skyrocketing number of deaths, choose not to cooperate.

 

[muchstuff]

This is true of every country right now and it's depressing me. I won't go into detail not to derail the thread, but my covid issues are far from resolved even though I'm months into my recovery now. I'm so saddened by the people who still, after all these months and the skyrocketing number of deaths, choose not to cooperate.

I know. I just don’t get it.

 

[dcooney4]

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.

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.

I convinced my brother he should find a local artist to do it. It would have cost a small fortune for him to ship the painting and in truth I really did not want to do it. My studio area is not that big and it would have been a nightmare to accomplish here. I have instead done a few animal portraits that are surprise gifts for people and continued taking watercolor classes as I wanted to learn a new medium. I have not painted on any bags yet though I did buy a starter kit. Probably once the holidays are over I will try that.