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

[Rhl2987]

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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I love everything!! Your Bolide is gorgeous and your SLGs are pretty too!

It’s called Karo. And you’re welcome.

I've been looking for a nice Karo for so long!

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?

This is me too! Although I do plan to go with a non-designer work bag that I'm excited about. It isn't cheap. I'm glad your DH pushed you to get the one that fit best for your needs. And I'm excited to see it!

Yes like the matryoshka doll exactly.

How do you nest boxes if they have the tissue inside them? I tend to keep the boxes as it, complete with tissue, ribbons, etc, and that makes it hard for nesting! Do you get rid of all of that fluff?

 

[dcooney4]

I am very lazy about switching purses, but I'm on call this week so will be schlepping my laptop around. My default case is an old Tom Bihn Brain Cell which is a functional and protective rectangle on a strap, but I was worried it would scratch up the small oxblood BV Veneta I've been carrying. So, the small Longchamp Le Pliage Neo Stars. I went in to get this pattern in the large tote and impulse bought this crossbody as well.

I, uh, like the form factor so much that I have it in 4(!) different colors in cuir, but I don't know how much use this nylon one will get. I guess it will be my toss-around bag for now.

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L/R: Umbrella, sunglasses, LC key pouch, reading glasses, H Bearn wallet, silver LC pouch containing comb/makeup/bandaids/meds/nail-kit/kitchen-sink, acid green H agenda cover holding my monstrous work on-call phone, teal H phone case for my normal phone, and a fold-up coffee cup that I have not yet used and come to think of it should live in a pouch like the silver one with ziplocs for after use. 99% of the time there's a fold-up nylon shopping bag in some pretty color as well.

Also, while I love beautiful pens, I really can't justify carrying yet another big thing in my bag. But this makes me happy:
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The teeny flashlight is the other thing on the ring, and likewise adorable and sometimes a lifesaver.

Wonderful slgs and cute longchamp.

 

[dcooney4]

How do you nest boxes if they have the tissue inside them? I tend to keep the boxes as it, complete with tissue, ribbons, etc, and that makes it hard for nesting! Do you get rid of all of that fluff?

Depends on the company. LV I kept all the leather ribbons and cards but tissue I fold neatly or toss. .

 

[essiedub]

Thank you for your kind words!

Ha, the agenda cover is a leeeetle bigger than the iPhone X work phone. I got it as it is bright and big enough to find quickly in the depths of my purse when the phone rings. Here's the phone inside the case, with my iPhone SE case as size reference:

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I really love the stars, on the tote especially. I saw a version with silver stars in Charles de Gaulle as I was rushing past (I always end up having to run a marathon in CdG, sigh) that was also nice.

The red pouch is this: https://en.longchamp.com/en/products/le-foulonne/key-case/l3961021608 so too small to be a pen case, sadly. I have it in red and pink, and added lobster claw clasps to the end of the chains so I can just switch the entire ring between them.

The pen is from Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/True-Utility-Stainless-Steel-Pen-Keychain/dp/B007IOHPKY - though the German version doesn't have the engraving. I have also owned and liked this other retractable pen: https://smile.amazon.com/True-Utility-Stainless-Steel-Pen-Keychain/dp/B007IOHPKY but the black lacquer wears off pretty fast rubbing against keys. The flashlight is also by True Utility, called the NanoLite, but I can't find it on the US Amazon site.

Oh ok! It’s not as large as I thought! Is that box leather on the vert anis agenda?
uhm I think I’m getting that pen
And the key case might be a nice switch from my LV..oh dear. (...p.s. just checked and must go into store for the key case..whew. That’s a good speed bump)

 

[More bags]

I did a mid-weekend switch to one of my favorite satchels..the Botkier Sasha in a burgundy satin. I’ve shown this before, discussed how it was designed by Botkier, a photographer..so she could access her camera equipment without zipping up, yet the contents wouldn’t spill. Perfect for all my SLG’s. Here she is guarded by my poochie, Ruby. And here is my piccolo, holding my writing implements, and matching tassel page marker in my calendar.
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I'm glad you found your Piccolo, great colour! I remember your Bokier Sasha - it's a well thought out bag in a wonderful colour.
Ruby is definitely the star of the show!

I am very lazy about switching purses, but I'm on call this week so will be schlepping my laptop around. My default case is an old Tom Bihn Brain Cell which is a functional and protective rectangle on a strap, but I was worried it would scratch up the small oxblood BV Veneta I've been carrying. So, the small Longchamp Le Pliage Neo Stars. I went in to get this pattern in the large tote and impulse bought this crossbody as well.

I, uh, like the form factor so much that I have it in 4(!) different colors in cuir, but I don't know how much use this nylon one will get. I guess it will be my toss-around bag for now.

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L/R: Umbrella, sunglasses, LC key pouch, reading glasses, H Bearn wallet, silver LC pouch containing comb/makeup/bandaids/meds/nail-kit/kitchen-sink, acid green H agenda cover holding my monstrous work on-call phone, teal H phone case for my normal phone, and a fold-up coffee cup that I have not yet used and come to think of it should live in a pouch like the silver one with ziplocs for after use. 99% of the time there's a fold-up nylon shopping bag in some pretty color as well.

Also, while I love beautiful pens, I really can't justify carrying yet another big thing in my bag. But this makes me happy:
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The teeny flashlight is the other thing on the ring, and likewise adorable and sometimes a lifesaver.

Thank you for your kind words!

Ha, the agenda cover is a leeeetle bigger than the iPhone X work phone. I got it as it is bright and big enough to find quickly in the depths of my purse when the phone rings. Here's the phone inside the case, with my iPhone SE case as size reference:

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I really love the stars, on the tote especially. I saw a version with silver stars in Charles de Gaulle as I was rushing past (I always end up having to run a marathon in CdG, sigh) that was also nice.

The red pouch is this: https://en.longchamp.com/en/products/le-foulonne/key-case/l3961021608 so too small to be a pen case, sadly. I have it in red and pink, and added lobster claw clasps to the end of the chains so I can just switch the entire ring between them.

The pen is from Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/True-Utility-Stainless-Steel-Pen-Keychain/dp/B007IOHPKY - though the German version doesn't have the engraving. I have also owned and liked this other retractable pen: https://smile.amazon.com/True-Utility-Stainless-Steel-Pen-Keychain/dp/B007IOHPKY but the black lacquer wears off pretty fast rubbing against keys. The flashlight is also by True Utility, called the NanoLite, but I can't find it on the US Amazon site.

Great pics, I like the Longchamp with the stars pattern. Your key pouch and Bearn wallet are my favourites - and red! Cool vert anis agenda cover. The telescoping pen and itty bitty flashlight are so wonderfully practical! Thanks for sharing your pics.

I love everything!! Your Bolide is gorgeous and your SLGs are pretty too!

Thank you Rhl.

 

[Meta]

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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Jali? Love the 5P pink and Aqua combo of your SLGs. First time I’m seeing a Piccolo in 5P!

And I love sea, surf, and sand or whatever that design in called. Mine is a gavroche.

Sea, Surf and Fun

I've been looking for a nice Karo for so long!

Check AFF and Fashionphile. I’ve seen it on those two resale sites. It goes quite quickly though. Alternatively, you can try looking for the Tohubohu pouches in store.

 

[keodi]

This is me too! Although I do plan to go with a non-designer work bag that I'm excited about. It isn't cheap. I'm glad your DH pushed you to get the one that fit best for your needs.And I'm excited to see it!

same here!

 

[essiedub]

Jali? Love the 5P pink and Aqua combo of your SLGs. First time I’m seeing a Piccolo in 5P!


Sea, Surf and Fun


Check AFF and Fashionphile. I’ve seen it on those two resale sites. It goes quite quickly though. Alternatively, you can try looking for the Tohubohu pouches in store.

Whoa...I don't believe it...yes it is Jali! Incredible!
What is 5P ? Is that the color name?

 

[Meta]

Whoa...I don't believe it...yes it is Jali! Incredible!
What is 5P ? Is that the color name?

The official name is just 'pink' if I recall correctly so most would use the code, 5P to denote the specific shade of pink as it can otherwise be quite general.

 

[FizzyWater]

Awww - hello sweet Ruby!
This looks like such a light weight purse and I love the color!

I am always amazed by how much the LC carries!
Love the stars

Yeah, that's why I had switched to the BV for a while - I was completely loading the LC up and wondering why my shoulder hurt! Last night I added my laptop charger* and a bottle of mirin** and there was still plenty of room but it was super heavy.

*I tidied over the weekend and was worried I might have put the home charger somewhere unfindable
**Amazon delivery to work

 

[FizzyWater]

Wonderful slgs and cute longchamp.

Thank you!

Oh ok! It’s not as large as I thought! Is that box leather on the vert anis agenda?
uhm I think I’m getting that pen
And the key case might be a nice switch from my LV..oh dear. (...p.s. just checked and must go into store for the key case..whew. That’s a good speed bump)

Oh dear, I'm not trying to enable you for new purchases! Though I must admit I am enabled here myself...

The agenda is box. I bought it used and it needs a good cleaning/conditioning but its purpose right now is almost anti-decorative so that will wait for a bit.

Great pics, I like the Longchamp with the stars pattern. Your key pouch and Bearn wallet are my favourites - and red! Cool vert anis agenda cover. The telescoping pen and itty bitty flashlight are so wonderfully practical! Thanks for sharing your pics.

Thank you! I do tend to switch to pink and blue for summer for both, but that's sadly months away

 

[momasaurus]

I am very lazy about switching purses, but I'm on call this week so will be schlepping my laptop around. My default case is an old Tom Bihn Brain Cell which is a functional and protective rectangle on a strap, but I was worried it would scratch up the small oxblood BV Veneta I've been carrying. So, the small Longchamp Le Pliage Neo Stars. I went in to get this pattern in the large tote and impulse bought this crossbody as well.

I, uh, like the form factor so much that I have it in 4(!) different colors in cuir, but I don't know how much use this nylon one will get. I guess it will be my toss-around bag for now.

View attachment 4661964

L/R: Umbrella, sunglasses, LC key pouch, reading glasses, H Bearn wallet, silver LC pouch containing comb/makeup/bandaids/meds/nail-kit/kitchen-sink, acid green H agenda cover holding my monstrous work on-call phone, teal H phone case for my normal phone, and a fold-up coffee cup that I have not yet used and come to think of it should live in a pouch like the silver one with ziplocs for after use. 99% of the time there's a fold-up nylon shopping bag in some pretty color as well.

Also, while I love beautiful pens, I really can't justify carrying yet another big thing in my bag. But this makes me happy:
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The teeny flashlight is the other thing on the ring, and likewise adorable and sometimes a lifesaver.

Ooooh, I want everything here.
I'll start with getting a fold-up coffee cup!

 

[FizzyWater]

Ooooh, I want everything here.
I'll start with getting a fold-up coffee cup!

I was trying to be overly helpful and give you a brand name to start on, but mine has no logo, the packaging is long gone, and I bought it at TJ Maxx, so... no help, sorry!

It is much happier in a purple pouch like the silver one today, a ziploc in its side pocket and I moved my earbuds pouch in there to give the silver pouch some breathing room. Yes, my pouches contain pouches.

 

[momasaurus]

I was trying to be overly helpful and give you a brand name to start on, but mine has no logo, the packaging is long gone, and I bought it at TJ Maxx, so... no help, sorry!

It is much happier in a purple pouch like the silver one today, a ziploc in its side pocket and I moved my earbuds pouch in there to give the silver pouch some breathing room. Yes, my pouches contain pouches.

Well I also love pouches!

 

[piperdog]

I had a very quick response when I inquired - they suggest going to my local store, but they are also OK with sending to the Leather Spa or Rego Brothers.

Definitely start with your store. I splashed ginger ale all over a Nodini, and took it to the store to see about aftercare to clean off the stickiness. SA pulls out some mink oil and invites me to wander around while she goes to work. In less than 10 minutes my bag was good as new.