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

[keodi]

I will cheer you on for weekly SLG change ups!

Here are my bag spill and pen pics,

• Hermes Etain Bolide 31
• Chanel Red Caviar Timeless CC O Pouch
• Chanel Pink Lambskin O Case Coin Purse
  
• Leuchtturm Port Red A5 Notebook (Bullet Journal)
• Hermes Ultraviolet Chèvre Calvi
• Caran D’Ache Lilac Leman 2 Pen Holder
  
• Visconti Diamond Jubilee Imperial Ruby Rollerball - turquoise ink
  
• Visconti Rembrandt Purple Rollerball - blue ink

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Beautiful bag, and accessories!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Great bag spill and pretty colour on your Mini Sutton!

Thank you!

I will cheer you on for weekly SLG change ups!

Here are my bag spill and pen pics,

• Hermes Etain Bolide 31
• Chanel Red Caviar Timeless CC O Pouch
• Chanel Pink Lambskin O Case Coin Purse
  
• Leuchtturm Port Red A5 Notebook (Bullet Journal)
• Hermes Ultraviolet Chèvre Calvi
• Caran D’Ache Lilac Leman 2 Pen Holder
  
• Visconti Diamond Jubilee Imperial Ruby Rollerball - turquoise ink
  
• Visconti Rembrandt Purple Rollerball - blue ink

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Beautiful - I live these red and pink SLGs!

Cool wallet! They printed that on leather? How neat is that! And the bag..Such a great color! And it looks so light (weight wise) I am complaining cuz the kelly is heavier than the Neverfull wah wah wah. But the tadelakt..seriously so velvety.

Yes - it’s printed in the leather, it’s like a vintage print. It’s made by Icon in Los Angeles.

 

[whateve]

Yesterday, dh took me shopping for a new backpack. I sold off most of my bigger ones. We went to many different stores and found two that were light enough and still leather. Dh did not want me to get a nylon one . I told him I wanted one to replace my bags when my shoulder is hurting that looks a bit more elegant . We found one at tumi and one at mk . I like the look of the mk better but was going to buy the other because of the brand in relationship to the item. My husband was like why are you going to pick that one instead of the one that is prettier and fits your needs better. I was embarrassed to tell him. Since he was buying he said that is silly and bought me the mk one. Now I have to say I am rather excited to get it on valentines day. Do you ever buy a bag because of the brand rather then what would work better for the situation?

I don't think I've ever bought something because of the brand but I've left things behind because of the brand. I have a bit of a prejudice against MK, although I have two MK bags that I love. I need to get over it.

 

[Katinahat]

I’ve been stalking various websites online looking at red bags for the challenge. Realise buying one is not the point but good fun Just looking!

Just looking is not easy. Now beginning to think about getting a LV - I only have leather bags so might be an interesting change. Neverfull MM comes with a red lining as well as other pretty colours. Can’t fail in February, it’s far too early in year!

 

[jayohwhy]

It's going to sound like "duh!" but had a little aha-moment this morning--

one pro of using the bags that you own is that they are already paid for! so it's like being able to switch bags for "free"! (I know it's not really for free, but I am trying to think of the things I can save towards or get instead every time I opt to use a bag I already own)

 

[essiedub]

Thank you!

Beautiful - I live these red and pink SLGs!

Yes - it’s printed in the leather, it’s like a vintage print. It’s made by Icon in Los Angeles.
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Ah yes. That’s a classic image. LA of all places.. I think Hawaii is having another moment. I know Honolulu has become “cool” with all the Art districts etc. Gone are most of the souvenir gift shops in Waikiki, replaced by the “Rodeo Drive of the Pacific”.

We were there in November to see Shangr-La, Doris Duke’s magnificent home with world class Islamic art and architecture - truly inspiring! I’m trying how to integrate this type of panel (forget what it’s called..@Meta will know) into my closet. It doesn’t have to be carved marble, I’ll be ok with metalwork


Anyway I had to have the Special edition H Waikiki scarf. It’s a tough one to wear..a lot of silk (140) and those tropical colors..kinda wakes up the neighborhood


Aloha! Glad you’re relaxing and drinking lots of wine!

 

[whateve]

As requested, here are few quick pics of my storage. The hanging charms are on curtain rods. The boxed charms are in a bead sorter box. I used have 3 full boxes of these but I've either hung them up or sold them. The wallet rack I think was designed to hold pan lids in the kitchen. I have a lucite videotape rack that I think would be great for wallets and wristlets if I had more of them. I used to have the hanging closet sorter more filled but I've sold a lot of my twillies. I just don't use them much anymore.

 

[ElainePG]

I have my slgs in a drawer in two halfs of a hard sided lv box. They stand up in size order with their dust covers on. Kind of like Kon Mari does with clothes. I pull the drawer open and can grab what I need at a glance. I do save the boxes but they are stored one inside the other else where. It makes rotating very easy. I have now down sized quite a bit , so one of the lv boxes now holds extra bag straps and sunnies.

That's a VERY clever idea! Like those nesting Russian dolls…

I'm going to see if this will work for me.

OK - I do need to move back into that wallet and send my current (Bottega Veneta) to the spa. Pix later. glad you found your piccolos!

Does BV have a leather spa? Or are you talking about a different service? I use my BV wallet nearly every day, and I've noticed the poor thing is looking a bit tired.

My husband was like why are you going to pick that one instead of the one that is prettier and fits your needs better. I was embarrassed to tell him. Since he was buying he said that is silly and bought me the mk one. Now I have to say I am rather excited to get it on valentines day. Do you ever buy a bag because of the brand rather then what would work better for the situation?

Been there, done that, trying hard to learn from my mistakes!

As requested, here are few quick pics of my storage. The hanging charms are on curtain rods. The boxed charms are in a bead sorter box. I used have 3 full boxes of these but I've either hung them up or sold them. The wallet rack I think was designed to hold pan lids in the kitchen. I have a lucite videotape rack that I think would be great for wallets and wristlets if I had more of them. I used to have the hanging closet sorter more filled but I've sold a lot of my twillies. I just don't use them much anymore.

That's an extremely organized system, @whateve . I especially love how you repurposed the pan lid rack into a wallet-holder.

I'm such a sucker for putting things into other things! I have to hold myself back from going to the Container Store web site, or I'd be in biiiiiiiiig trouble!

 

[dcooney4]

Thank you!

Beautiful - I live these red and pink SLGs!

Yes - it’s printed in the leather, it’s like a vintage print. It’s made by Icon in Los Angeles.
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This is so cool.

 

[dcooney4]

I don't think I've ever bought something because of the brand but I've left things behind because of the brand. I have a bit of a prejudice against MK, although I have two MK bags that I love. I need to get over it.

This is more what I meant. I did not word it well. I have had his bags in the past and they always wore well but like you I have a bit of a prejudice too. That is what need to get over. I had just sold off the last of my MK. Dh however said that was the one that looked the best on me.

It's going to sound like "duh!" but had a little aha-moment this morning--

one pro of using the bags that you own is that they are already paid for! so it's like being able to switch bags for "free"! (I know it's not really for free, but I am trying to think of the things I can save towards or get instead every time I opt to use a bag I already own)

I think it is a good reminder for sure.

As requested, here are few quick pics of my storage. The hanging charms are on curtain rods. The boxed charms are in a bead sorter box. I used have 3 full boxes of these but I've either hung them up or sold them. The wallet rack I think was designed to hold pan lids in the kitchen. I have a lucite videotape rack that I think would be great for wallets and wristlets if I had more of them. I used to have the hanging closet sorter more filled but I've sold a lot of my twillies. I just don't use them much anymore.

Great ideas!

That's a VERY clever idea! Like those nesting Russian dolls…

I'm going to see if this will work for me.

Yes like the matryoshka doll exactly.

 

[More bags]

Oh that is just drool worthy. I love etain; and those red and purple SLGs. Hmm.. I could use more colors
uh morebags I’m so sure..your pens are also red and purple!! I know you planned all this
(I do not need this pen holder. Do.not.need. Do.not.need)
Oh dear god.maybe spilling our bags wasn’t such a great idea

Thank you dear essiedub!
The pen holder is not very expensive, comes in a few different colours (I also have the red one.) and keeps the pens from scratching each other.
Always happy to enable!

 

[More bags]

Gorgeous spill and I am a Caran D'ache fan. Ironically that is the wallet I just dropped off at the consignment shop. They are my favorite pens . I also love their art supplies. I have even been in their factory in Switzerland.

It was not a normal tour. My dad used to own the US rights to the company and we were there to work on what to import.

I have a favorite pen but it is a ball point called the ecridor. I have it in many colors as well a real gold and Chinese lacquer one. Took a quick picture of a few and the lacquer one. I also have it in silver but can’t find it at the moment. For me with pens it is about the smoothness of the ink and the ease of use as well as the comfort in my hand. My dad is more like you and has many elegant pens .

Great pic of your Caran D’Ache goodies and amazing story about your dad’s experience with the company and your tour of the factory! Your gold and Chinese lacquer pen is beautiful. After your comments I went and did a scan of their website. Smoothness of ink and hand feel are important to me as well as the overall aesthetic. Thank you for sharing dc!

 

[More bags]

Yesterday, dh took me shopping for a new backpack. I sold off most of my bigger ones. We went to many different stores and found two that were light enough and still leather. Dh did not want me to get a nylon one . I told him I wanted one to replace my bags when my shoulder is hurting that looks a bit more elegant . We found one at tumi and one at mk . I like the look of the mk better but was going to buy the other because of the brand in relationship to the item. My husband was like why are you going to pick that one instead of the one that is prettier and fits your needs better. I was embarrassed to tell him. Since he was buying he said that is silly and bought me the mk one. Now I have to say I am rather excited to get it on valentines day. Do you ever buy a bag because of the brand rather then what would work better for the situation?

Congratulations on your new backpack. I can’t wait for your Valentine reveal!

Beautiful bag, and accessories!

Thank you for the kind words keodi!

Thank you!

Beautiful - I live these red and pink SLGs!

Yes - it’s printed in the leather, it’s like a vintage print. It’s made by Icon in Los Angeles.
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Thanks Cookie - my SLG choices do lean predominantly to red and pink.
Thank you for showing us the close up of this wallet - it’s a fantastic piece of art!

 

[More bags]

Ah yes. That’s a classic image. LA of all places.. I think Hawaii is having another moment. I know Honolulu has become “cool” with all the Art districts etc. Gone are most of the souvenir gift shops in Waikiki, replaced by the “Rodeo Drive of the Pacific”.

We were there in November to see Shangr-La, Doris Duke’s magnificent home with world class Islamic art and architecture - truly inspiring! I’m trying how to integrate this type of panel (forget what it’s called..@Meta will know) into my closet. It doesn’t have to be carved marble, I’ll be ok with metalwork
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Anyway I had to have the Special edition H Waikiki scarf. It’s a tough one to wear..a lot of silk (140) and those tropical colors..kinda wakes up the neighborhood
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Aloha! Glad you’re relaxing and drinking lots of wine!

Cool pics! I love the shadows from the light going through the screens

As requested, here are few quick pics of my storage. The hanging charms are on curtain rods. The boxed charms are in a bead sorter box. I used have 3 full boxes of these but I've either hung them up or sold them. The wallet rack I think was designed to hold pan lids in the kitchen. I have a lucite videotape rack that I think would be great for wallets and wristlets if I had more of them. I used to have the hanging closet sorter more filled but I've sold a lot of my twillies. I just don't use them much anymore.

Amazing storage ideas, thanks for sharing the pics!

 

[essiedub]

As requested, here are few quick pics of my storage. The hanging charms are on curtain rods. The boxed charms are in a bead sorter box. I used have 3 full boxes of these but I've either hung them up or sold them. The wallet rack I think was designed to hold pan lids in the kitchen. I have a lucite videotape rack that I think would be great for wallets and wristlets if I had more of them. I used to have the hanging closet sorter more filled but I've sold a lot of my twillies. I just don't use them much anymore.

Wow look at all those charms! Do you rotate through them? Cuz you need to show them with your bags!
good ideas... I think it is so important to be able to see everything. I am going to see how I can integrate your ideas into my closet. I have no walls but have many wardrobe doors so maybe I can use these door mount spice shelves for SLGs