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

[lynne_ross]

I fell behind again with being quite sick over the weekend. Spring truly cannot come fast enough. I'm hoping warm weather is less than 2 months away.

I agree with the posts about HG bags not counting because they sometimes only come around once and should be snatched up if funds allow!

I am finally, after 1.5 years in school and at home, about to land work again. If final discussions go well, I'll be in a 6-12 month consulting role working 20 hours a week, minimal travel out to the East coast, and mostly working from home! Because it's a contractor role with no benefits, the take home is only a little less than I would make in a full-time position in my field and there is opportunity for me to pick up leadership roles on different projects to add a few hours onto that when I'm ready. I will be so happy to finally have an income once again and still get to spend quality time at home with my daughter.

January Stats:
1 bag in, 0 bags out
1 SLG in (PM Rodeo), 0 SLGs out
2 bags worn (mini Lindy and Chanel 19 bag)
1 piece of RTW and 1 pair of shoes in, 0 out

Congrats on the new role. It sounds perfect your life right now.

 

[More bags]

Thank you!
Yes, this Cassis is very close in color to my Valentino VLock, but they fill entirely different "niches" in my collection. I seem to gravitate toward burgundy & red bags!

I love red and burgundy bags, too! I think both of the bags you’ve mentioned are lovely, thank you for sharing the eye candy!

 

[keodi]

Impulse, extra naughties and 'ex-circular' scarves.

Wishlists doesn't count for me because it can whittled down on paper, and even then slowly worked through as considered purchases. HGs can never count, grab them while you can!

I have to say this gorgeous SF shawl is hypnotising me... But I'd have to forgo an H CSGM to justify ( a new one has been on my wishlist for a while).

https://www.ferragamo.com/shop/gb/en/women/silk-and-accessories/susanne-tart-722022--24

I'm with you Has when my hGs (lalbai 140 silks )popped up in the condition, colourways, and price points I just hit the buy now button..lol! I have the Alice Shirley jaguar quetzal Shawl on my wishlist CW1 for a while, if my friend sees it at the hermes summer sale in Paris I'll ask her to pick it up for me...we'll see.

Those of you who "know" me on this thread also know this Balenciaga City bag, which was a present from DH in 2015.
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There are many things I love about this bag, the first being that it was a present. Also it's lightweight, it holds a lot, when necessary, and the slouchy leather suits me. Finally, I can carry it crossbody (with this Mautto strap) or on my shoulder (with the original leather strap).

My problem has always been the color. It just doesn't go with the outfits I tend to wear, except in the warmest of days. And we don't get many of those here on the coast.

However, as my Upper Back & Neck Stuff has become worse, I find myself reaching for it more and more often. Finally, a couple of weeks ago, I had an epiphany. Since Balenciaga bags are no longs the Hot Ticket item they once were, I could probably find a pre-loved one at a good price from a reputable consignment site.

And I did!

Here is my still-thinking-about-it-but-pretty-sure Balenciaga City in Cassis, with silver hardware. From 2012, I think. The color is difficult to capture, so I'm including two photos. The leather is NOT as shiny as the second photo shows; it's more matte, like the first photo. But I think the color is more true in the second photo.

I have 30 days to decide, so I haven't clipped the tags yet. I try it on every day and study myself in the mirror the way I used to when I was fifteen. But I'm really very close.

Oh, and DH loves it. Since he has a very good eye for handbags (and jewelry, and scarves) I give weight to his opinion.

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Beautiful!! congrats on the Balenciaga! beautiful colour, I love Balenciaga cities!

I fell behind again with being quite sick over the weekend. Spring truly cannot come fast enough. I'm hoping warm weather is less than 2 months away.

I agree with the posts about HG bags not counting because they sometimes only come around once and should be snatched up if funds allow!

I am finally, after 1.5 years in school and at home, about to land work again. If final discussions go well, I'll be in a 6-12 month consulting role working 20 hours a week, minimal travel out to the East coast, and mostly working from home! Because it's a contractor role with no benefits, the take home is only a little less than I would make in a full-time position in my field and there is opportunity for me to pick up leadership roles on different projects to add a few hours onto that when I'm ready. I will be so happy to finally have an income once again and still get to spend quality time at home with my daughter.

January Stats:
1 bag in, 0 bags out
1 SLG in (PM Rodeo), 0 SLGs out
2 bags worn (mini Lindy and Chanel 19 bag)
1 piece of RTW and 1 pair of shoes in, 0 out

That would be fantastic! keeping my fingers crossed!

You must be the smartest dressed patient in there. RH is so regal

I agree!

Here is my bag for the week! I love it to bits!

 

[whateve]

I'm with you Has when my hGs (lalbai 140 silks )popped up in the condition, colourways, and price points I just hit the buy now button..lol! I have the Alice Shirley jaguar quetzal Shawl on my wishlist CW1 for a while, if my fried sees it at the hermes summer sale in Paris I'll ask her to pick it up for me...we'll see.


Beautiful!! congrats on the Balenciaga! beautiful colour, I love Balenciaga cities!


That would be fantastic! keeping my fingers crossed!

I agree!

Here is my bag for the week! I love it to bits!
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That's gorgeous!

 

[keodi]

That's gorgeous!

Thank you!

 

[Cookiefiend]

I knew it. One of their most smartly dressed patients

Thank you!

Be.still.my.heart. Lovely Drag, the leather is luscious- you can’t go wrong with Rouge H Box! Great scarf pairing!

Thank you! The leather is truly beautiful!

I'm with you Has when my hGs (lalbai 140 silks )popped up in the condition, colourways, and price points I just hit the buy now button..lol! I have the Alice Shirley jaguar quetzal Shawl on my wishlist CW1 for a while, if my friend sees it at the hermes summer sale in Paris I'll ask her to pick it up for me...we'll see.


Beautiful!! congrats on the Balenciaga! beautiful colour, I love Balenciaga cities!


That would be fantastic! keeping my fingers crossed!

I agree!

Here is my bag for the week! I love it to bits!
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What a gorgeous shade of red!

 

[keodi]

Thank you!

Thank you! The leather is truly beautiful!

What a gorgeous shade of red!

thank you it's a happy colour. she's called rouge vif!

 

[ElainePG]

I'm with you Has when my hGs (lalbai 140 silks )popped up in the condition, colourways, and price points I just hit the buy now button..lol! I have the Alice Shirley jaguar quetzal Shawl on my wishlist CW1 for a while, if my friend sees it at the hermes summer sale in Paris I'll ask her to pick it up for me...we'll see.


Beautiful!! congrats on the Balenciaga! beautiful colour, I love Balenciaga cities!


That would be fantastic! keeping my fingers crossed!

I agree!

Here is my bag for the week! I love it to bits!
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Wow... that bag is a stunner!

 

[msd_bags]

No red bags today, only black.

@msd_bags I cut the tags of my HL dress so I guess I'm not selling it. I'm feeling cornflower blues and lavenders will be pretty for this Summer. At least I hope so.

What colours do you wear with your bag? I have to think which bags I can wear with the dress, all I can manage is grey (Gucci Bamboo Top Handle?). I don't know if I could do pink or pink-violet (Gucci small hot pink Interlocking or Lizard Hysteria)

Could I do the Hysteria without being too cliched 'feminine'?

I have only worn the bag once so not much experience yet. I'm thinking, by default, it would go with navy blue, white, beige, grey and black. It might also go well with yellow. ( I'm the type who has difficulty imagining pairings. I am a bit visual when it comes to this.) Sorry I'm not much help.

Those of you who "know" me on this thread also know this Balenciaga City bag, which was a present from DH in 2015.
View attachment 4656326

There are many things I love about this bag, the first being that it was a present. Also it's lightweight, it holds a lot, when necessary, and the slouchy leather suits me. Finally, I can carry it crossbody (with this Mautto strap) or on my shoulder (with the original leather strap).

My problem has always been the color. It just doesn't go with the outfits I tend to wear, except in the warmest of days. And we don't get many of those here on the coast.

However, as my Upper Back & Neck Stuff has become worse, I find myself reaching for it more and more often. Finally, a couple of weeks ago, I had an epiphany. Since Balenciaga bags are no longs the Hot Ticket item they once were, I could probably find a pre-loved one at a good price from a reputable consignment site.

And I did!

Here is my still-thinking-about-it-but-pretty-sure Balenciaga City in Cassis, with silver hardware. From 2012, I think. The color is difficult to capture, so I'm including two photos. The leather is NOT as shiny as the second photo shows; it's more matte, like the first photo. But I think the color is more true in the second photo.

I have 30 days to decide, so I haven't clipped the tags yet. I try it on every day and study myself in the mirror the way I used to when I was fifteen. But I'm really very close.

Oh, and DH loves it. Since he has a very good eye for handbags (and jewelry, and scarves) I give weight to his opinion.

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Lovely color!! I'd say keep it.

I fell behind again with being quite sick over the weekend. Spring truly cannot come fast enough. I'm hoping warm weather is less than 2 months away.

I agree with the posts about HG bags not counting because they sometimes only come around once and should be snatched up if funds allow!

I am finally, after 1.5 years in school and at home, about to land work again. If final discussions go well, I'll be in a 6-12 month consulting role working 20 hours a week, minimal travel out to the East coast, and mostly working from home! Because it's a contractor role with no benefits, the take home is only a little less than I would make in a full-time position in my field and there is opportunity for me to pick up leadership roles on different projects to add a few hours onto that when I'm ready. I will be so happy to finally have an income once again and still get to spend quality time at home with my daughter.

January Stats:
1 bag in, 0 bags out
1 SLG in (PM Rodeo), 0 SLGs out
2 bags worn (mini Lindy and Chanel 19 bag)
1 piece of RTW and 1 pair of shoes in, 0 out

Wishing you well on your new work!! It's good that you will still have a lot of time with you baby.

 

[papertiger]

I'm with you Has when my hGs (lalbai 140 silks )popped up in the condition, colourways, and price points I just hit the buy now button..lol! I have the Alice Shirley jaguar quetzal Shawl on my wishlist CW1 for a while, if my friend sees it at the hermes summer sale in Paris I'll ask her to pick it up for me...we'll see.


Beautiful!! congrats on the Balenciaga! beautiful colour, I love Balenciaga cities!


That would be fantastic! keeping my fingers crossed!

I agree!

Here is my bag for the week! I love it to bits!
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Good luck finding your JQ cw1

That Trim is so pretty!

 

[keodi]

Good luck finding your JQ cw1

That Trim is so pretty!

Thank you!

 

[dcooney4]

Impulse, extra naughties and 'ex-circular' scarves.

Wishlists doesn't count for me because it can whittled down on paper, and even then slowly worked through as considered purchases. HGs can never count, grab them while you can!

I have to say this gorgeous SF shawl is hypnotising me... But I'd have to forgo an H CSGM to justify ( a new one has been on my wishlist for a while).

https://www.ferragamo.com/shop/gb/en/women/silk-and-accessories/susanne-tart-722022--24

For me I count everything but wish list and Hg items are the ones that are bought with out guilt.

 

[dcooney4]

I'm leaning towards keeping it. There is really only one noticeable mark on the front. Hopefully I can paint over it. I'm not that worried about the stains on the back.

Whatever makes you happiest is the correct answer.

 

[dcooney4]

Those of you who "know" me on this thread also know this Balenciaga City bag, which was a present from DH in 2015.
View attachment 4656326

There are many things I love about this bag, the first being that it was a present. Also it's lightweight, it holds a lot, when necessary, and the slouchy leather suits me. Finally, I can carry it crossbody (with this Mautto strap) or on my shoulder (with the original leather strap).

My problem has always been the color. It just doesn't go with the outfits I tend to wear, except in the warmest of days. And we don't get many of those here on the coast.

However, as my Upper Back & Neck Stuff has become worse, I find myself reaching for it more and more often. Finally, a couple of weeks ago, I had an epiphany. Since Balenciaga bags are no longs the Hot Ticket item they once were, I could probably find a pre-loved one at a good price from a reputable consignment site.

And I did!

Here is my still-thinking-about-it-but-pretty-sure Balenciaga City in Cassis, with silver hardware. From 2012, I think. The color is difficult to capture, so I'm including two photos. The leather is NOT as shiny as the second photo shows; it's more matte, like the first photo. But I think the color is more true in the second photo.

I have 30 days to decide, so I haven't clipped the tags yet. I try it on every day and study myself in the mirror the way I used to when I was fifteen. But I'm really very close.

Oh, and DH loves it. Since he has a very good eye for handbags (and jewelry, and scarves) I give weight to his opinion.

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The color is beautiful. Can I ask what is holding you back? How is the condition of the bag?

 

[dcooney4]

Today’s red bag - we’re at the dentist currently.
She at least looks much better than I do.
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Love this!