How lovely you are going out! I´d opt for the Mulberry Lily (if I got the name wrong it´s the bag on the far right I mean). It tells "I´m going out" and can be worn nicely under the coat. I love to wear crssbody bags under a coat worn open.
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How lovely you are going out! I´d opt for the Mulberry Lily (if I got the name wrong it´s the bag on the far right I mean). It tells "I´m going out" and can be worn nicely under the coat. I love to wear crssbody bags under a coat worn open.
I think your Steel Blue Mini Cara is a beautiful colour and would be great for this event.
She is lucky to have you as her sister! I love this,You'd be a very level-headed sister.
My sister to me (and everyone she meets for 1 month): "What on-earth were you thinking? Seriously? You think that's my style? Take it back and just give me the money."
Me to my sister: "Thank you for your generous present" - sticks it in a draw and brings it out once a year for 4 years when meeting sister alone. Year 5 - gone. When asked where the bag is say "I wore it out".
My sister once gave me a Birkin looky-likey. Non-leather, sangles stitched to the front of the bag with a zip top. Had to pretend I lost it in a house move. Another time she gave me what was a very nice French Connection-does-BV little shoulder bag in woven red suede, strong on the fringing. Too small and girly. See 'me to me sister' above for clues. I wore it 4 times in 5 years and then sold it to concession. Y.5 she asked if she could borrow it- which is really off coz she hates red apart from lipstick, I had to say I wore it out.
Good luck @BowieFan1971 !!!!
The problem with friends and family is they know we love bags, the bigger problem is they don't always let us choose.
Me to my sister: "Thank you for your generous present" - sticks it in a draw and brings it out once a year for 4 years when meeting sister alone. Year 5 - gone. When asked where the bag is say "I wore it out".
I love this post - laughing so much.You'd be a very level-headed sister.
My sister to me (and everyone she meets for 1 month): "What on-earth were you thinking? Seriously? You think that's my style? Take it back and just give me the money."
Me to my sister: "Thank you for your generous present" - sticks it in a draw and brings it out once a year for 4 years when meeting sister alone. Year 5 - gone. When asked where the bag is say "I wore it out".
My sister once gave me a Birkin looky-likey. Non-leather, sangles stitched to the front of the bag with a zip top. Had to pretend I lost it in a house move. Another time she gave me what was a very nice French Connection-does-BV little shoulder bag in woven red suede, strong on the fringing. Too small and girly. See 'me to me sister' above for clues. I wore it 4 times in 5 years and then sold it to concession. Y.5 she asked if she could borrow it
Good luck @BowieFan1971 !!!!
The problem with friends and family is they know we love bags, the bigger problem is they don't always let us choose.
"I wore it out" is the best excuse ever!
People know I love scarves, so they give me amazingly crappy stuff. I'm like - don't you *actually look* at the sort of scarves I wear?
Thank you all for helping me choose! The Hammitt won by a long shot with 5 votes, and I got 2 votes for each of the other options. That Hammitt will be accompanying me on any walk or errand I run until New Year's day. 
2020 Stats - What a Weird Year!
My goals for 2020:
2020 goals:
1) It’s okay to get a bag if I love it.
I brought in 4 new bags - Nancy Gonzalez Mini Erica Tote, Lederer toile bag, MZ Wallace Micro Sutton, and Goyard Sac Rouette. I kinda regret the MZ because I've been carrying the NG, but a nice fabric bag may come in handy sometime.
I sold or donated 4 bags (Goodbye to that nutty Danse Lente!), so I have a net of zero... which I feel pretty good about.
I did purchase a new bag, and will count it for 2021 since it won't arrive till then. I love the Just Campagne brand and found a Deville 2 (looks like a Plume and I've been dying to try one), I will be listing my Massaccesi Midi Juliet in the gray Flor though, because I find that it's too blingy for me.
2) Only buy the Hermes scarves that I love. No more 'Sales Goggles'. Sell the scarves I'm not wearing.
Well - I did better than last year. I brought in 33 scarves, but sold 21 for a net of 12 scarves in. Woot!!
I'm still working on 2021 goals, the new thread is full of great ideas and I'll post them over there!
My goals for 2020:
2020 goals:
1) It’s okay to get a bag if I love it.
I brought in 4 new bags - Nancy Gonzalez Mini Erica Tote, Lederer toile bag, MZ Wallace Micro Sutton, and Goyard Sac Rouette. I kinda regret the MZ because I've been carrying the NG, but a nice fabric bag may come in handy sometime.
I sold or donated 4 bags (Goodbye to that nutty Danse Lente!), so I have a net of zero... which I feel pretty good about.
I did purchase a new bag, and will count it for 2021 since it won't arrive till then. I love the Just Campagne brand and found a Deville 2 (looks like a Plume and I've been dying to try one), I will be listing my Massaccesi Midi Juliet in the gray Flor though, because I find that it's too blingy for me.
2) Only buy the Hermes scarves that I love. No more 'Sales Goggles'. Sell the scarves I'm not wearing.
Well - I did better than last year. I brought in 33 scarves, but sold 21 for a net of 12 scarves in. Woot!!
I'm still working on 2021 goals, the new thread is full of great ideas and I'll post them over there!
Thanks for all the advice on which bag to chose. I wore the black Lily in the end. The steel blue Cara nearly had it but black looked better with my coat. It was also allowed me to up my December carries by one more bag! It was so good to go out somewhere too! First event in months. The light show this evening was great! It was made even better by the sudden arrival of snow this morning. The lights were amazing!
The snow nearly broke my goal of running 100km this month. I took it slow today and still managed the final 13km needed despite the slippery snow conditions. Not bad for a newbie runner.
The snow nearly broke my goal of running 100km this month. I took it slow today and still managed the final 13km needed despite the slippery snow conditions. Not bad for a newbie runner.
It’s a lovely choice! They all looked fabulous.Thank you all for helping me choose! The Hammitt won by a long shot with 5 votes, and I got 2 votes for each of the other options. That Hammitt will be accompanying me on any walk or errand I run until New Year's day.
SO beautiful! I my pick is for the Lily bag, I know you updated us on your choice in the end!
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I agree! they are are lovely for sure!
Agreed!Whoops, I should have written out the bag names to make it easier.
I love the unique shape and it's one of my forever bags. It's by Sandro. They release some iteration of it pretty much every season or 2.
I like the way you work! There are no rules for 2020 anyway!
Random ebay find, can't recall the brand. Lovely feel and scent to the leather, though.
Thank you.
Yes, it's Hammitt.
And a 3rd vote for the Hammitt.
I'll definitely let you know; it'll be whichever has the most votes in the end. The Hammitt is clearly in the lead right now.
The Lily would be perfect for the light show, IMO.
Agreed!
You'd be a very level-headed sister.
My sister to me (and everyone she meets for 1 month): "What on-earth were you thinking? Seriously? You think that's my style? Take it back and just give me the money."
Me to my sister: "Thank you for your generous present" - sticks it in a draw and brings it out once a year for 4 years when meeting sister alone. Year 5 - gone. When asked where the bag is say "I wore it out".
My sister once gave me a Birkin looky-likey. Non-leather, sangles stitched to the front of the bag with a zip top. Had to pretend I lost it in a house move. Another time she gave me what was a very nice French Connection-does-BV little shoulder bag in woven red suede, strong on the fringing. Too small and girly. See 'me to me sister' above for clues. I wore it 4 times in 5 years and then sold it to concession. Y.5 she asked if she could borrow it
Good luck @BowieFan1971 !!!!
The problem with friends and family is they know we love bags, the bigger problem is they don't always let us choose.
, that's how I am with my sister! I like the I wore it out excuse though!Same here!
I agree with your vote!
Yay! congratulations on your milestone! I'm glad you wore the Lily!Thanks for all the advice on which bag to chose. I wore the black Lily in the end. The steel blue Cara nearly had it but black looked better with my coat. It was also allowed me to up my December carries by one more bag! It was so good to go out somewhere too! First event in months. The light show this evening was great! It was made even better by the sudden arrival of snow this morning. The lights were amazing!
The snow nearly broke my goal of running 100km this month. I took it slow today and still managed the final 13km needed despite the slippery snow conditions. Not bad for a newbie runner.
Only 2 days left of 2020... here´s the fat Dior bag spider´s definite last purchase confession of the year:
Before Christmas the classifieds suddenly filled up with Dior and being who I am I was lurking and pounced.
What I bought are two bags I didn´t even have to think about twice.
Dior Diva 2004 black bag
This very bag had been for sale in the classifieds by the very seller two or three years ago. I had wanted it badly, but not bought it in the end, because the pony fur version with the leopard print had turned up and I opted for this. No regrets about the bold pony fur bag: it´s gorgeous, a collector´s piece, an ornament that makes me happy.
But the black version never left my mind. So the moment I saw it relisted I enquired about it and bought it. The price was a little higher than years ago, but still fine. I guess that´s called inflation...
Dior Trailer Trash 2001 small saddle bag
The second purchase (made at the same day) was this little beauty. A model from the range I did not have yet in a material combination I know is very durable and easy to use. Not too much patent involved. I´ve regularly been stalking this model in various colourways/ material combinations. The prices seem to go up all the time... This one was less than half of what sellers on VC ask (and I won´t pay!)
NO regrets!
Before Christmas the classifieds suddenly filled up with Dior and being who I am I was lurking and pounced.
What I bought are two bags I didn´t even have to think about twice.
Dior Diva 2004 black bag
This very bag had been for sale in the classifieds by the very seller two or three years ago. I had wanted it badly, but not bought it in the end, because the pony fur version with the leopard print had turned up and I opted for this. No regrets about the bold pony fur bag: it´s gorgeous, a collector´s piece, an ornament that makes me happy.
But the black version never left my mind. So the moment I saw it relisted I enquired about it and bought it. The price was a little higher than years ago, but still fine. I guess that´s called inflation...
Dior Trailer Trash 2001 small saddle bag
The second purchase (made at the same day) was this little beauty. A model from the range I did not have yet in a material combination I know is very durable and easy to use. Not too much patent involved. I´ve regularly been stalking this model in various colourways/ material combinations. The prices seem to go up all the time... This one was less than half of what sellers on VC ask (and I won´t pay!)
NO regrets!
The light show and the fresh snow both sound amazing! You got to wrap the year up in a pretty bow!Thanks for all the advice on which bag to chose. I wore the black Lily in the end. The steel blue Cara nearly had it but black looked better with my coat. It was also allowed me to up my December carries by one more bag! It was so good to go out somewhere too! First event in months. The light show this evening was great! It was made even better by the sudden arrival of snow this morning. The lights were amazing!
The snow nearly broke my goal of running 100km this month. I took it slow today and still managed the final 13km needed despite the slippery snow conditions. Not bad for a newbie runner.
And congrats on hitting your running goals. An incredible accomplishment.
I've really enjoying watching you curate your collection this year. It's been great seeing the evolution.
Congrats on these lovely additions.
Are you saying the SpiDior in her web found them?
beautiful bags! I love the trailer trash one especially
Awesome that you have located these little gems! Can see why the preloved/vintage market works so well for you and many others. These are incredible bags to end the year with!