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.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I am so sorry.

Thanks

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

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

We are trying for a house in East Cobb today. It has multiple offers on it because it has a pool, top schools and a fully finished full kitchen two bedroom private in law apartment in the basement with separate entrance and it's on a quiet residential street in a lovely, safe subdivision with a big sense of community. But the backyard pales in comparison with the west cobb house I had let myself get attached to. But there will be tons of offers on it after the open house today so we don't have a bigchance of getting it. And we will be back to square one.

 

[BowieFan1971]

We are trying for a house in East Cobb today. It has multiple offers on it because it has a pool, top schools and a fully finished full kitchen two bedroom private in law apartment in the basement with separate entrance and it's on a quiet residential street in a lovely, safe subdivision with a big sense of community. But the backyard pales in comparison with the west cobb house I had let myself get attached to. But there will be tons of offers on it after the open house today so we don't have a bigchance of getting it. And we will be back to square one.

You never know....fingers crossed.

 

[Jereni]

The Fendi bag and Jimmy Choo are perfect together! And I love your boots in the second pic! And the fun bag! Thanks for sharing! I want a Monster Peek-a-Boo...

Thank you! You should definitely get a Monster Peek-a-Boo. I’ve considered getting a Monster baguette before. I swear when it comes to the handbag world, Fendi is having more fun than anyone.

I love your bags and that you are doing this challenge. It is making a boring January way more fun.

That’s very kind of you, thank you. I really appreciate that there’s a place where I can geek out about doing a challenge like this.

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!

Ha! I am now going to use the phrase ‘sparkle on by’ in EVERY POSSIBLE CONVERSATION. That’s awesome.

I love the Fendi Peekaboo. It’s such a great color and perfect with your choos

Thank you!

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!

Your partner sounds awesome! I love that he will provide feedback on your bag decisions. My husband is also great about this. He’s big into watches so he ‘gets’ my handbag obsession and offers really balanced critiques about things I’m considering. Although once he did talk me out of a tweed Chanel by saying it looked like the kind of old sofa that a person wouldn’t even be able to get Good Will to take for free.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

You never know....fingers crossed.

Thanks!

 

[keodi]

You never know....fingers crossed.

I agree! @SouthernPurseGal good luck today!

 

[Hazzelnut]

Your partner sounds awesome! I love that he will provide feedback on your bag decisions. My husband is also great about this. He’s big into watches so he ‘gets’ my handbag obsession and offers really balanced critiques about things I’m considering. Although once he did talk me out of a tweed Chanel by saying it looked like the kind of old sofa that a person wouldn’t even be able to get Good Will to take for free.

He is, I’m very lucky. Your husband sounds great, sometimes we need balanced critiques (especially when the heart takes over the head!).

That’s hilarious! Last month my partner talked me out of a pre-loved pale pink fabric Chanel, but just this weekend has been encouraging me to get the new purple tweed Chanel which has stolen my heart. Poor man has had to listen to me talk/debate about it for days!

 

[Bethwithabagproblem]

Advice needed, please!

I bought a lovely YSL Mini Lou camera bag in asphalt (gray) with silver hardware last Fall. It has barely been out of the dust bag. Never been used. I’m contemplating what to do about this bag. I bought it from Nordstrom, so I can still return it or I can sell to FP. Right now it seems so impractical given the covid situation and I’m having a hard time imagining an appropriate time to bring her out.
Pros- it’s beautiful, it’s neutral, unlikely to go out of style (?), I got it during a YSL sale maybe 15% off. It has since had a price increase
Cons- it’s not getting used, it’s a tiny bag, it’s dressy for my lifestyle

Any helpful hints on whether to keep or not? Thanks in advance.

 

[whateve]

Advice needed, please!

I bought a lovely YSL Mini Lou camera bag in asphalt (gray) with silver hardware last Fall. It has barely been out of the dust bag. Never been used. I’m contemplating what to do about this bag. I bought it from Nordstrom, so I can still return it or I can sell to FP. Right now it seems so impractical given the covid situation and I’m having a hard time imagining an appropriate time to bring her out.
Pros- it’s beautiful, it’s neutral, unlikely to go out of style (?), I got it during a YSL sale maybe 15% off. It has since had a price increase
Cons- it’s not getting used, it’s a tiny bag, it’s dressy for my lifestyle

Any helpful hints on whether to keep or not? Thanks in advance.

I would return it. No hassle and you get all your money back.

 

[whateve]

Thank you! You should definitely get a Monster Peek-a-Boo. I’ve considered getting a Monster baguette before. I swear when it comes to the handbag world, Fendi is having more fun than anyone.



That’s very kind of you, thank you. I really appreciate that there’s a place where I can geek out about doing a challenge like this.



Ha! I am now going to use the phrase ‘sparkle on by’ in EVERY POSSIBLE CONVERSATION. That’s awesome.



Thank you!



Your partner sounds awesome! I love that he will provide feedback on your bag decisions. My husband is also great about this. He’s big into watches so he ‘gets’ my handbag obsession and offers really balanced critiques about things I’m considering. Although once he did talk me out of a tweed Chanel by saying it looked like the kind of old sofa that a person wouldn’t even be able to get Good Will to take for free.

My DH once talked me out of a seasonal Chanel by saying it looked like it came from Walmart.

 

[indiaink]

Advice needed, please!

I bought a lovely YSL Mini Lou camera bag in asphalt (gray) with silver hardware last Fall. It has barely been out of the dust bag. Never been used. I’m contemplating what to do about this bag. I bought it from Nordstrom, so I can still return it or I can sell to FP. Right now it seems so impractical given the covid situation and I’m having a hard time imagining an appropriate time to bring her out.
Pros- it’s beautiful, it’s neutral, unlikely to go out of style (?), I got it during a YSL sale maybe 15% off. It has since had a price increase
Cons- it’s not getting used, it’s a tiny bag, it’s dressy for my lifestyle

Any helpful hints on whether to keep or not? Thanks in advance.

Your "Con" list spelled it out succinctly - it's time to go back.

FP won't give you what you paid, so rather than lose money, I'd return it.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Hi Everyone I’ve missed bag chatting with all of you!

Short Update: 2020 was emotionally very hard on me. Mr. Sparkle has had health issues that have kept me worried about him (no Covid thankfully). And, with the lockdown, I’ve missed seeing my children, visiting clients and going on vacations. I remind myself daily that relatively speaking I’m lucky compared to many. But... it’s still been hard.

2021 seems to be much better. Mr. Sparkle is doing well and I accepted a position that I’m deliriously excited about. Let’s hope I can see my babies soon. The minute we can travel - family trip it is!

I haven’t been interested in buying anything when I can’t use what I have. Plus I really don’t like current styles from my faves - Dior & Chanel. So, no new handbags in 14 months!

I did buy a couple pair of shoes from the holiday sales at Saks (Valentino Rockstud strappy high heeled sandals and Aquazurra wedges) but that’s pretty much it for the year.

In 2021 I’ll likely buy more shoes (upgrading my “collection” which is small and unremarkable compared to most on tPF. Lol!) I also have jewelry on my list. (I sold quite a bit that I never wore last year.) The only handbag I want is a replacement for the Chanel tote I sold bc it was too heavy.

So, that’s me! I’ll try to do better in participating and cheering everyone on.

 

[indiaink]

My DH once talked me out of a seasonal Chanel by saying it looked like it came from Walmart.

... and I'll just bet you could never unsee that ...

 

[Sparkletastic]

I’ll add some since I’m late

Sparkle’s 2021 Goals:

• Extend 100% success rate metric to all meaningful wardrobe purchases - handbags, shoes, jewelry.
• Purchase no more than 3 bags: black tote, gold WOC and serindipity bag.
• Wear 5 least used bags at least 4 times this year (presuming quarantine lifts by June.)
• Buy no more than 4 pieces of jewelry.

 

[880]

I would return it. No hassle and you get all your money back.

@Bethwithabagproblem , I came back to edit my response. . .
+1, you will find something else that is perfect when the time is right Although, it’s classic, a smaller size and was 15% off the old price, so if you think you might wear it in the future. . . I’ve been in the situation where I got rid of someth8ng too quickly and then had to buy it again at a higher price Bc I realized it was perfect after all.
Hi @Sparkletastic! Glad Mr. Sparkle is doing well and congrats on your new position! Love Valentino and Aquazurra! I always meant to go back and check if you restyled your tennis bracelet; when you mentioned jewelry above, I remembered yours — in the style of Shlumberger! happy New Year!
@BowieFan1971, love your new scarf! H scarves can sometimes lead to other slippery slopes . . . . Do pls consider posting an action pic in SOTD!