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.

 

[dcooney4]

We didn't get it. Even though our offer was better.

I am so sorry.

 

[momasaurus]

Yesterday was bags 18 and 19 for the month.

In the morning I felt like being fabulous. So tired of quarantine-wear! So I broke out my leopard Jimmy Choos and my Fendi peekaboo. This bag continues to be EVERYTHING.
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Then for running to Trader Joe’s to get wine, I went for another date night bag. This is like an $80 crystal bag I got from Nordstrom prior to a Vegas trip and I’ve only worn it twice I think. Super fun tho. My outfit totally doesn’t go with it but that’s the point of the bag challenge right?
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I think it looks great! And perfect for Trader Joes. In my neighborhood the ladies who shop there pay NO attention to anyone but themselves, so you could just sparkle on by!

 

[880]

I am not completely happy with what’s on the mantle shape-wise, but like the colors. Not sure about the painting on the fireplace wall...might buy or paint something with more color in it

@BowieFan1971, re shapes on the mantle, have you tried reorienting the mirror on the mantle horizontally so that it might capture more light from the bank of side doors and reflect the tree duo of paintings across the way? A horizontal mirror would also echo the shapes along that wall (the fireplace, screen and small painting). Some decor sites even stack and overlap mirrors of different sizes. When in doubt, I go large, but that’s just me hugs

 

[msd_bags]

Well, I ended up finding fabric for living room curtains yesterday and brought it home. Cancelled the order on the other ones. I cut and hung them, swapped out/repurposed stuff I already had, added more color to the paintings over the sofa, painted the lamp bases. I have done as much as I can with what I have...will buy new covers for the throw pillows (all different colors) and I am not completely happy with what’s on the mantle shape-wise, but like the colors. Not sure about the painting on the fireplace wall...might buy or paint something with more color in it. The first 3 are before, the next 3 after. The foyer is basically the same with minor swap outs.View attachment 4959874View attachment 4959875View attachment 4959876View attachment 4959877View attachment 4959878View attachment 4959879View attachment 4959881

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Those stained glass are pretty!! Your house is really charming and gives a peaceful vibe.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Nicely done! Did you do the original painting of the trees as well? Very cool! You have a lovely home.

Thanks!
I couldn’t find what I wanted at a reasonable price so I took 2 basic $20 canvas print of some trees and painted on it to add color and interest. Yesterday I added some more paint to make it a fall scene instead of a spring/summer so I had more color. I like the trees to mirror the view from the sliding doors.

 

[BowieFan1971]

@BowieFan1971, re shapes on the mantle, have you tried reorienting the mirror on the mantle horizontally so that it might capture more light from the bank of side doors and reflect the tree duo of paintings across the way? A horizontal mirror would also echo the shapes along that wall (the fireplace, screen and small painting). Some decor sites even stack and overlap mirrors of different sizes. When in doubt, I go large, but that’s just me hugs

I could try it and see what it looks like...I oriented to that way to try to fill the height of the wall a bit. Worth a try...

Edit- tried it, juggled stuff around. Still need different color candles, but I think it works. Only thing about the mirror taller...it gets some of thewhite ceiling. I may look for an inexpensive bigger square or even round mirror. Still need new bright color candles or even some colorful candlesticks. And a new piece of artwork.

oh...the TV usually goes in front of the fireplace hole and the rocker where the TV is, but we have been using the fireplace, so....

 

[missie1]

Yesterday was bags 18 and 19 for the month.

In the morning I felt like being fabulous. So tired of quarantine-wear! So I broke out my leopard Jimmy Choos and my Fendi peekaboo. This bag continues to be EVERYTHING.
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Then for running to Trader Joe’s to get wine, I went for another date night bag. This is like an $80 crystal bag I got from Nordstrom prior to a Vegas trip and I’ve only worn it twice I think. Super fun tho. My outfit totally doesn’t go with it but that’s the point of the bag challenge right?
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I love the Fendi Peekaboo. It’s such a great color and perfect with your choos

 

[missie1]

Ah, the universe was teasing me today. I had to pass on 7 (!!!) bags!

I had a blood test scheduled and the lab is near the mall with all my favourite stores, so I figured I'd pop in for a quick browse, given that it was just after opening time and there wouldn't be too many people around.

Bag #1- A Hammitt Bag in blue with silver hardware. Literally the specs I had on my wishlist for my next Hammitt purchase, and 50% off!
But, the shade of blue didn't wow me, and if I'm to add a 4th from them it has to be perfect, so I passed on it.

Then I stopped in at Coach. I have been wanting a yellow bag from them and had discovered that they released the 'Coach Originals' line last year (a collection that had totally passed me by ). Well, all the bags from that line that I had been eyeing up online were available today at 60% off!
Bag #2- The Turnlock Shoulder bag in green
Bags 3 & 4- The Geometric Zip that I almost ordered online in both Mango and White
Bag #5- The Snakeskin turnlock lunchbox pouch that I went all the way to the tills with before stopping myself. This one was really lush!

Then I passed by Aspinal of London and saw their holographic bag from last year was on sale (bag # 6. Did the universe have nothing better to do today than mess with my head?)
There was only one piece left, discounted by 60% due to it being old stock. It was on my wishlist last year but I wasn't sure on the size, so I had crossed it off. Now here it was tempting me all over again. The leather is great but I stuck to my resolve. Another shopper snapped it up after I put it down and ran off to the tills with it.

Finally, bag #7: the one that physically hurt me to leave behind! A gorgeous goatskin Maison Margiela glam slam bag! I've never handled one in real life and this bag is truly divine! It was also discounted. I had to really think this one through. I was gagging for it.
Can I afford it? Just about.
Do I love it? Yes, yes, yes!
Does it make sense to buy it? Sigh, no.

Whilst I gave myself permission to let in 1 bag this year, I didn't think it would be one at this price point. It would be the most expensive bag purchase I've ever made. During a pandemic. Whilst I'm not currently working.
Besides, it was larger than I normally carry, and seemed more of an event bag than one I could style more casually. Again, the pandemic means I won't be going to a theatre, art gallery or the ballet anytime soon; and I certainly won't carry this bag into a new workplace (assuming my next job isn't virtual)....Le sigh!
After whispering sweet nothings into this bag's ear for several minutes , I gently set it down and slowly walked away.
Hardest decision I've made to date (in relation to bags, anyway). It was so tempting! It's luscious. A real work of art. But I had to be rational and remind myself that I can't own everything I like. Hopefully someone else will snap it up and enjoy it.
When life is more normal and I have started the next chapter of mine, when hopefully I'm working full-time again and have more stability in my health and my career, then- if I still want it- I can add it into my collection. It's not like they'll stop producing their most iconic bag. I can wait to get it sometime down the line.

After all that ordeal I treated myself to an extra strong coffee as I daydreamed about running back to the beloved glam slam and hugging it all the way home.

I'm successfully shopping my own but, nobody told me it would be this hard!

Great job on self restraint and sticking to your bag goals. It’s so hard to walk away and not go for the sale.

 

[Hazzelnut]

Feeling rather chuffed with myself.

Saw a vintage bag online which I thought ticked all of my boxes. Great condition, colour and size I don’t own, fantastic price, and produced in my birth year. Promptly ordered it and thought it could take the place of one of the two bags I planned to purchase this year.

It arrived, I opened it and felt underwhelmed. Pre-2021 Hazzelnut would have kept it anyway and made it work, but I’ve decided to send it back. If I don’t love it, why keep it?

It is lovely though, but just doesn’t work with my body shape or wardrobe.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Feeling rather chuffed with myself.

Saw a vintage bag online which I thought ticked all of my boxes. Great condition, colour and size I don’t own, fantastic price, and produced in my birth year. Promptly ordered it and thought it could take the place of one of the two bags I planned to purchase this year.

It arrived, I opened it and felt underwhelmed. Pre-2021 Hazzelnut would have kept it anyway and made it work, but I’ve decided to send it back. If I don’t love it, why keep it?

It is lovely though, but just doesn’t work with my body shape or wardrobe.

Knowing yourself and what works....priceless.

 

[BowieFan1971]

I found the solution on my own screened porch! I started looking up candleholders and remembered I had this! Going to put colored votives in it...or white votives wrapped in colored paper if I can’t find them. Red, blue, orange, green, yellow....just like the pillow covers I ordered on Amazon.

 

[keodi]

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! I'm so happy to hear you're doing better! The colour on this Coach Emery bag is beautiful!

Ah, the universe was teasing me today. I had to pass on 7 (!!!) bags!

I had a blood test scheduled and the lab is near the mall with all my favourite stores, so I figured I'd pop in for a quick browse, given that it was just after opening time and there wouldn't be too many people around.

Bag #1- A Hammitt Bag in blue with silver hardware. Literally the specs I had on my wishlist for my next Hammitt purchase, and 50% off!
But, the shade of blue didn't wow me, and if I'm to add a 4th from them it has to be perfect, so I passed on it.

Then I stopped in at Coach. I have been wanting a yellow bag from them and had discovered that they released the 'Coach Originals' line last year (a collection that had totally passed me by ). Well, all the bags from that line that I had been eyeing up online were available today at 60% off!
Bag #2- The Turnlock Shoulder bag in green
Bags 3 & 4- The Geometric Zip that I almost ordered online in both Mango and White
Bag #5- The Snakeskin turnlock lunchbox pouch that I went all the way to the tills with before stopping myself. This one was really lush!

Then I passed by Aspinal of London and saw their holographic bag from last year was on sale (bag # 6. Did the universe have nothing better to do today than mess with my head?)
There was only one piece left, discounted by 60% due to it being old stock. It was on my wishlist last year but I wasn't sure on the size, so I had crossed it off. Now here it was tempting me all over again. The leather is great but I stuck to my resolve. Another shopper snapped it up after I put it down and ran off to the tills with it.

Finally, bag #7: the one that physically hurt me to leave behind! A gorgeous goatskin Maison Margiela glam slam bag! I've never handled one in real life and this bag is truly divine! It was also discounted. I had to really think this one through. I was gagging for it.
Can I afford it? Just about.
Do I love it? Yes, yes, yes!
Does it make sense to buy it? Sigh, no.

Whilst I gave myself permission to let in 1 bag this year, I didn't think it would be one at this price point. It would be the most expensive bag purchase I've ever made. During a pandemic. Whilst I'm not currently working.
Besides, it was larger than I normally carry, and seemed more of an event bag than one I could style more casually. Again, the pandemic means I won't be going to a theatre, art gallery or the ballet anytime soon; and I certainly won't carry this bag into a new workplace (assuming my next job isn't virtual)....Le sigh!
After whispering sweet nothings into this bag's ear for several minutes , I gently set it down and slowly walked away.
Hardest decision I've made to date (in relation to bags, anyway). It was so tempting! It's luscious. A real work of art. But I had to be rational and remind myself that I can't own everything I like. Hopefully someone else will snap it up and enjoy it.
When life is more normal and I have started the next chapter of mine, when hopefully I'm working full-time again and have more stability in my health and my career, then- if I still want it- I can add it into my collection. It's not like they'll stop producing their most iconic bag. I can wait to get it sometime down the line.

After all that ordeal I treated myself to an extra strong coffee as I daydreamed about running back to the beloved glam slam and hugging it all the way home.

I'm successfully shopping my own but, nobody told me it would be this hard!

I admire your willpower! good job on resisting the urge to buy!

We didn't get it. Even though our offer was better.

I'm really sorry to hear you didn't get it. I hope something better is around the corner!

I love the stained glass pieces. You are a true lover of color, and know how to use it to advantage. You've made such a peaceful and calming retreat!!! Beautiful and mesmerizing!

I agree @BowieFan1971 you have a beautiful home!

 

[JenJBS]

Feeling rather chuffed with myself.

Saw a vintage bag online which I thought ticked all of my boxes. Great condition, colour and size I don’t own, fantastic price, and produced in my birth year. Promptly ordered it and thought it could take the place of one of the two bags I planned to purchase this year.

It arrived, I opened it and felt underwhelmed. Pre-2021 Hazzelnut would have kept it anyway and made it work, but I’ve decided to send it back. If I don’t love it, why keep it?

It is lovely though, but just doesn’t work with my body shape or wardrobe.

Good for you! So important to know what works for your body and your wardrobe.

 

[880]

I found the solution on my own screened porch! I started looking up candleholders and remembered I had this! Going to put colored votives in it...or white votives wrapped in colored paper if I can’t find them. Red, blue, orange, green, yellow....just like the pillow covers I ordered on Amazon.View attachment 4960586

Love this! It’s so wonderful when we realize we have already have stuff that can be put to a different use

 

[Hazzelnut]

Good for you! So important to know what works for your body and your wardrobe.

Thank you! Decision was locked down by showing my partner. Usually he’s super encouraging of my bag purchases (nice to have a cheerleader, even if it’s bad for my wallet), and is a good sounding board to talk about leather and colour. Apparently this one was so unHazzelnut that he didn’t know how to react, so he just looked at me blankly with faint panic trying to work out what to say. Bless him!