2021 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Any one else?

[Sparkletastic]

NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES

1. Bags by Brand Showcase!

Each week, share photos of your bags from the specified brands. Choose a posed “beauty” shot or get your bags out and about in action shots!

We highlight 3 brands per week: 2 premier and 1 contemporary in alphabetical order as listed on tPF. Any brands not listed are showcased in our last week. Brands change to the next set each Sunday.

Our first brand week starts now - Sunday, Oct 31. Please share photos of bags from these brands:

• Bottega Venetta
• Burberry
• Alexander Wang

Tip: Grab your photos from last year in the 2020 resolution thread. Search your user name and the brand to find your photos.

2. Special Stories
Thanks @Claudia Herzog for the suggestion

Wear a bag that has a backstory involving a person, place, or opportunity for which you feel grateful.

 

[baghabitz34]

@880 and @FizzyWater thanks for the compliments on the bedding. I bought it a couple of years ago from Home Goods. I notice I always seem to find stuff in there when I am not looking for anything in particular.

@keodi I don’t think the Pollen color is still available. But I did see one for sale at Dillards in the lovely taupe color.

 

[baghabitz34]

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I'm crushing on this photo.And the neighborhood schools are excellent as isthe area! I think it could be a slam dunk!
I'm so nervous!!!

Looks beautiful, hope you get it!

 

[whateve]

yes!! And it was just as nice in person!!

I hope you get it!

 

[whateve]

OMG! Fingers crossed! Hope you get it! Does it have a pool and place for your DHs music studio? Hugs

not a fan of monogram. Doesn’t help that my initials are horrible for that type of thing. Maybe stationary (if you have good initials). But then I read @doni ‘s post below (in defense of monogram) and I was like. Oh it sounds so lovely. Then I saw @SouthernPurseGal ’s circular monogram which was like a beautiful abstract design. So, I can definitely see how people with good initials could rock this look!

@Jereni, is the issue with the silk scarves that they are so crisp and shiny? Bc I would then suggest dip dye, mousseline, or jersey. . . I could see you rock a jersey scarf in the spring. . . Or a non H scarf, which can be less in your face scarfy. . .

agree with @FizzyWater! adore the bedding (and the bags), @baghabitz34

in line with @More bags suggestion to clean out the pantry, I needed to reseason my cast iron pan (it’s the standard lodge). I have a superb mirror finish cast iron vintage pan from Griswold, which almost aualifies as decor since no food is good enough to cook in it. And, @BowieFan1971 ‘s duck dinner reminded me I had duck in the freezer. So, two birds one stone. Two duck breasts release over 1.5 cups of duck fat (for potatoes or as fat for corn bread, sourdough biscuit...
I had also thought mistakenly DH and zi had been without a tv since 2016. But, DH said, no, it’s been 10 years! I’m not good at dates lol. So we’re waiting for the delivery of a 77 inch tv, but it will have to live in its box until tuesdau when someone will come to set it into a wall. DH wanted a 65 inch. But I said how about the 77 bc it’s not like we will go to the movies. . .so this way, we will be able to see some without fear of crowds. I’m really excited.
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Congratulations on the TV. When we got ours, we were deciding between 55 and 65 inch. I'm glad I got the 65 inch, but I bet a 77 inch would be even better!

 

[whateve]

I carried another bag to my followup appointment with the eye doctor. It's a Coach Emery. My eye has recovered nicely.

 

[BowieFan1971]

I carried another bag to my followup appointment with the eye doctor. It's a Coach Emery. My eye has recovered nicely.

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YAY on your recovery!

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

We put in an offer so let's hope no bidding war ensues!!

 

[Jereni]

@Jereni, is the issue with the silk scarves that they are so crisp and shiny? Bc I would then suggest dip dye, mousseline, or jersey. . . I could see you rock a jersey scarf in the spring. . . Or a non H scarf, which can be less in your face scarfy. . .

I’m not sure what it is about non winter scarves that I struggle with. I probably need to try them more! I actually didn’t know there was such a thing as a jersey scarf but now I’m intrigued.

Out to run errands...wearing a new richer colored scarf and a bag I have had for a while but hadn’t used yet. Ralph Lauren Black Label “speedy 25”View attachment 4958701View attachment 4958703

Lovely satchel!

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I'm crushing on this photo.And the neighborhood schools are excellent as isthe area! I think it could be a slam dunk!
I'm so nervous!!!

Whaaaaa? Um, this —> is what heaven would look like if it had a backyard. OMG.

I carried another bag to my followup appointment with the eye doctor. It's a Coach Emery. My eye has recovered nicely.

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Beautiful color on this bag!

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

Whaaaaa? Um, this —> is what heaven would look like if it had a backyard. OMG.

That's what I think! And our offer is the best one so I think she will take it!

 

[880]

That's what I think! And our offer is the best one so I think she will take it!

Yay! When you get it, we neeeed pics Pls!
@whateve, love the color of your coach bag, ans I’m glad your eyes are feeling better
@Jereni, check out the style philosophy post #190 from @MYH re mousellines (which are some of my favorites)

Scarves - MYH's Scarf Showcase - and philosophical ramblings about how I built my collection

Hello silkies! Sorry for the brief intermission. Personal life got in the way of my Hermes life. Unbelievable! Don't the people around me understand I need to dedicate time to Hermes and tPF? Haha. OK, I was going to do a post on C'est la Fete since it is the only Halloween-ish scarf I...

forum.purseblog.com

and earlier @Rockerchic https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/chiffon-mousseline-scarves.123698/

and dip dye (i like p 64-65 posts 948, 949) some of the colors are more muted than others https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/which-dip-dye-are-you-ode-to-the-dip-dye.533508/

and jersey https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/an-ode-to-the-silk-jersey.621334/

and, if you dive into any page on this thread, you can find out that there were different fabrics for different sizes and formats, like cotton 70’s (who knew). . . I think mentioned on p 157 by @bunnycat https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/reference-guide-to-hermes-scarves.42225/page-157

IMO, these formats are easier to wear than silk twill Which can be somewhat imposing. These threads are H branded bc the TPF focus is on luxury brands, but there are certainly many others out there.

 

[keodi]

@880 and @FizzyWater thanks for the compliments on the bedding. I bought it a couple of years ago from Home Goods. I notice I always seem to find stuff in there when I am not looking for anything in particular.

@keodi I don’t think the Pollen color is still available. But I did see one for sale at Dillards in the lovely taupe color.

Thank you!

 

[Luv n bags]

I'm kind of blown away and totally in love. And waterproof for swimming and washing sunscreen off with soap and water in summer!View attachment 4952575View attachment 4952576View attachment 4952577View attachment 4952579

I added pics of the box because it's a shockingly NICE box. Just really nice, and I can't possibly throw it away even though I am the type of shopper who usually trashes everything when I buy something new with acoutrement.

Gorgeous watch! I love the irridescent look.

 

[Bag peace]

using the Lora Bucket bag from Coach.

Very nice! I like the whipstich!

Two duck breasts release over 1.5 cups of duck fat (for potatoes

mmmm duck fat potatoes!

Out to run errands...wearing a new richer colored scarf and a bag I have had for a while but hadn’t used yet.

Both are stunning!

I have tons of linens (bed and towels) hand sawn and embroidered with my initials. These were painstakingly commissioned to various needlewomen (is that the word?) around Spain throughout my and my sister’s childhood so that when the time came to have our own households we will be well served.

That's incredibly touching.

I love how you styled this!

Aw, thank you!

Your bag is a very nice shade of red and I like the red and white combo.

Thanks! The white bits (braided strap and the pleated pockets on the sides) are really nice touches to this little bag. For $20 including shipping, I never thought I'd enjoy quite this much. I really did get lucky!

Oil slick watch is seriously a bargain. $20 including shipping! And it's so lovely.

I love this watch!

I don't. I once had a shirt with my name on it, over one breast, and more than one person said, "What's the other one called?" It was so embarrassing!

I carried another bag to my followup appointment with the eye doctor. It's a Coach Emery. My eye has recovered nicely.

Awesome bag (that colour!) and great news on your eye being better! You'll hopefully have a few more outings soon once you get your shot! Very exciting all around!

We put in an offer so let's hope no bidding war ensues!!

Best of luck!

Today's bag is from the challenge to carry our least used bags. A black Ferragamo satchel that I got pre-loved.

Your bag collection is dreamy! I really love your choice to make this a b&w picture.

 

[JenJBS]

Today's bag is from the challenge to carry our least used bags. A black Ferragamo satchel that I got pre-loved.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

Gorgeous watch! I love the irridescent look.

Thanks! I'm hooked!