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]

Hello, how is everyone doing? I am out of sorts, my routine is scrambled today - I took my older DS to an orthodontist appointment this morning. Funny how a small change can flip me upside down.

I watched an interesting YouTube video last night. The YouTuber helped curate one of their subscriber’s bag collection. I liked the way she grouped the bags. I’ll share it here, in case you find it useful.



On the theme of wearing and appreciating what I have,
1) Chanel Black Patent Coco Shine Small Flap, funny I don’t have any individual pics of this bag except for when I purchased it. I do more group pictures of my bags, it’s easier for me to compare and contrast, identify my favourite, most used and least used bag within that group.
2) Cross posting my Hermes Jaguar Quetzal CSGM (large shawl). I wore it on the same day I carried the Coco Shine.
3) Hermes Etain Massai Cut 40, I wore this to drive DS to his ortho appointment and I waited in the car.
4) Here’s the scarf I am wearing today with my Massai Cut, it’s Hermes Zebra Pegasus Maxi Twilly.

Sending warm vibes and positive thoughts to our pocket friends.

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That was very helpful to watch. It made me think quite a bit more about downsizing but not hurrying with certain bags. For instance I have the NVT Mulberry SBS in black that has never been worn. I had wanted this bag forever and finally found one at the outlet . The other day I took it out of it's dust bag to look at. It's leather is gorgeous but the weight of it stops me every time I even consider using it. For most people it would not be heavy at all as it is still slightly under two pounds without the strap, but to me it still feels heavy to me. It was so hard to find a brand new one I am hesitant to let it go. Maybe I should just sit on it a while longer. I don't do ebay so not sure where I would even let it go comfortably with out loosing a lot.

 

[momasaurus]

Making an offer on another home with my main criteria of a "heated saltwater waterfall" backyard. 8hrs in the car with my indie bag.View attachment 4965143

What a sweet bag!
Good luck with the house - I love a little waterfall!!

 

[dcooney4]

I just can't make a decision between multiple options without seeing them in person. I need to case the neighborhood and do the school route and scope for sidewalks, etc. Today I looked at 2 that were the reason I drove down from out of state and then while I was looking at the second one and we were talking about possibly making an offer, the third one we looked at popped on the market and our realtor called and got us in to see it immediately (we were nearby). The third one was 50% less square feet and $50,000 less in price and we decided we liked it best and made an offer on the spot. The neighborhood, mountain view and nearby athletic club with water park and playgrounds and massive parks with miles of sidewalks snaking through, so much forest except where there were parks and huge ponds/small lakes .... We were sold on the manicured, lush neighborhood. Then learning how good the schools are, low the taxes are and and low the crime rate is....we were sold! That stuff just can't be absorbed virtually to make a choice.

Fingers crossed for you.

 

[papertiger]

Help! Is it fashionable to wear different shades of metallics together?

It feels “off” to wear a soft gold bag w/deep gold shoes or vice versa. The differing shades don’t seem to work like say differing shades of blue.

Am I being kooky? I don’t like gold enough to have tons of gold shoes & bags so I feel like I have to pick a lane (????)

The only gold bag I own is this Chanel soft gold New Medium Boy. I adore it but it’s a big ‘un and honestly overwhelms my frame a bit. If I had it to do over again, I’d get a smaller one. But, it’s here to stay so I just need to work with it.

I have shoes in multiple shades of gold but only 1 gold pair is a definite keeper (the rockstuds I just bought).

You can see from these photos that they are definitely different shades. In person the color variance is even greater. So, I can’t see me ever wearing these together unless there is some fashion aspect I’m missing.

Am I being kooky? I don’t like gold enough to have endless numbers of gold shoes & bags so I feel like I have to pick a lane (????) I know the usual feedback is “wear what you want” and you ladies know I do. LOL! But, I’m genuinely looking for feedback from a fashion standpoint. Wear different tones together? Get multiple bags and shoes in more complimentary tones? Or?

I’ve just bought a darker gold Chanel WOC that should be here in a few days but, I’m not sure that’s the right decision. Help! View attachment 4965629View attachment 4965630

You're not 'kooky', it would make me pause for thought too, however, because they are so far apart, and with perhaps your jewellery, the difference will be much less noticeable. Currently, mismatching is far more preferable to perfect matches and 'sets', so as far as fashion goes you will actually be far more on-trend anyway (I know that doesn't always help to know - we must please ourselves).

My mother's pet no-no was (not) wearing shades of cream and/or white together. OMG, the fuss, the wrong of it. A cream hat with a white blouse and off-white jeans, you'd think someone had deliberately put their shoes on the wrong feet to spite her, or went luxury shopping in a wetsuit, snorkels and flippers.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I adore you for sharing this. I now hate cooking so much that I resent when I get hungry. LOL!
I hope you get it!

I came into your conversation late. Are you moving to a new city or is this a second home. I was puzzled by the 8 hours in the car.

I'm staying at my mom's in another state but I'm moving to Atlanta which is very new to me, I don't know the first thing about Georgia! My husband is already living and working there as of Nov in corporate housing but my kids and I are staying for an extended holiday visit with my mom and stepdad because we couldn't hug them for a year and now we don't want to leave unless we have to. We did 2 weeks quarantine and tested and then came here so it was a lot of trouble so I'm avoiding any indoor places while I am visiting them.

 

[keodi]

Making an offer on another home with my main criteria of a "heated saltwater waterfall" backyard. 8hrs in the car with my indie bag.View attachment 4965143

Good luck! what a lovely colour very calming!

I just can't make a decision between multiple options without seeing them in person. I need to case the neighborhood and do the school route and scope for sidewalks, etc. Today I looked at 2 that were the reason I drove down from out of state and then while I was looking at the second one and we were talking about possibly making an offer, the third one we looked at popped on the market and our realtor called and got us in to see it immediately (we were nearby). The third one was 50% less square feet and $50,000 less in price and we decided we liked it best and made an offer on the spot. The neighborhood, mountain view and nearby athletic club with water park and playgrounds and massive parks with miles of sidewalks snaking through, so much forest except where there were parks and huge ponds/small lakes .... We were sold on the manicured, lush neighborhood. Then learning how good the schools are, low the taxes are and and low the crime rate is....we were sold! That stuff just can't be absorbed virtually to make a choice.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you! I hope you get it!

Help! Is it fashionable to wear different shades of metallics together?

It feels “off” to wear a soft gold bag w/deep gold shoes or vice versa. The differing shades don’t seem to work like say differing shades of blue.

Am I being kooky? I don’t like gold enough to have tons of gold shoes & bags so I feel like I have to pick a lane (????)

The only gold bag I own is this Chanel soft gold New Medium Boy. I adore it but it’s a big ‘un and honestly overwhelms my frame a bit. If I had it to do over again, I’d get a smaller one. But, it’s here to stay so I just need to work with it.

I have shoes in multiple shades of gold but only 1 gold pair is a definite keeper (the rockstuds I just bought).

You can see from these photos that they are definitely different shades. In person the color variance is even greater. So, I can’t see me ever wearing these together unless there is some fashion aspect I’m missing.

Am I being kooky? I don’t like gold enough to have endless numbers of gold shoes & bags so I feel like I have to pick a lane (????) I know the usual feedback is “wear what you want” and you ladies know I do. LOL! But, I’m genuinely looking for feedback from a fashion standpoint. Wear different tones together? Get multiple bags and shoes in more complimentary tones? Or?

I’ve just bought a darker gold Chanel WOC that should be here in a few days but, I’m not sure that’s the right decision. Help! View attachment 4965629View attachment 4965630

Beautiful items! I would wear them separately not together.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

@Sparkletastic i would wear them together. All shades of metallic gold look good together in my opinion.

Thanks everyone for the well wishes! Looks promising but we won't know 100% until Feb 1.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

I have had several allergy scratch tests, the allergy blood test, and another test I can't remember what it was called. Nothing that is a major part of my diet showed up on any of these tests. (I have asthma that is triggered by certain things I'm allergic to, like dust and grass, but not foods.)

I'm allergic to dust as well. A few days ago, I woke up with allergies (watery eyes, runny nose and an uncomfortable feeling in the throat) but not sure what caused it as I didn't do any dusting or stir any dust (at least not knowingly). Anyway, over the counter antihistamines helped clear the problem, but I'm going to talk to my doctor to see if he will recommend any allergy tests. I have stopped using fragrance for a few days, and am also going to change my laundry detergent. I actually suspect that might be the culprit -- I usually get the fragrance free detergent but they were out so I ended up with a scented one that's quite strong.

@Sparkletastic, I would style the two separately, especially since you mention that the Boy bag is on the larger side, and quite a statement piece on its own. That is not to say that they cannot be styled together -- I think they can, depending on what else you are wearing and how it is put together overall. I'm not sure I have the skill to do that myself, but some people have a flair for styling and can do it, but for me personally, I would use them in separate outfits. The Chanel gold WOC sounds lovely. Looking forward to pictures when you get it!

Speaking of gold bags, I have been eyeing the Bottega Veneta knot clutch in gold (after seeing pics and reading a thread in the BV forum about the gold knot). It's discontinued so probably only available on the preloved market, but it is stunning....

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I'm in love with the neighborhood pool. It's less than a mile away from the house! Water slides and great amenities like a restaurant in the clubhouse. It's really a country club so we could sign up for golf and tennis lessons too! Fun, and the most gorgeous golf course which is also a huge neighborhood sprawling park with lovely paved walking paths everywhere going through woods, next to giant ponds, etc...

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Making an offer on another home with my main criteria of a "heated saltwater waterfall" backyard. 8hrs in the car with my indie bag.View attachment 4965143

Very pretty color on the bag! And I love the backyard pool/waterfall, and the mountain view sounds beautiful! Good luck with the house!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Some days ya gotta fake it til ya make it...my shirt and bag for errands today...All in on the happy...

 

[BowieFan1971]

Help! Is it fashionable to wear different shades of metallics together?

It feels “off” to wear a soft gold bag w/deep gold shoes or vice versa. The differing shades don’t seem to work like say differing shades of blue.

Am I being kooky? I don’t like gold enough to have tons of gold shoes & bags so I feel like I have to pick a lane (????)

The only gold bag I own is this Chanel soft gold New Medium Boy. I adore it but it’s a big ‘un and honestly overwhelms my frame a bit. If I had it to do over again, I’d get a smaller one. But, it’s here to stay so I just need to work with it.

I have shoes in multiple shades of gold but only 1 gold pair is a definite keeper (the rockstuds I just bought).

You can see from these photos that they are definitely different shades. In person the color variance is even greater. So, I can’t see me ever wearing these together unless there is some fashion aspect I’m missing.

Am I being kooky? I don’t like gold enough to have endless numbers of gold shoes & bags so I feel like I have to pick a lane (????) I know the usual feedback is “wear what you want” and you ladies know I do. LOL! But, I’m genuinely looking for feedback from a fashion standpoint. Wear different tones together? Get multiple bags and shoes in more complimentary tones? Or?

I’ve just bought a darker gold Chanel WOC that should be here in a few days but, I’m not sure that’s the right decision. Help! View attachment 4965629View attachment 4965630

I am ok with mixing metals, but different tones in the same metal looks “off” to me. Like doni said, maybe when they are not right next to each other? I would probably pair each item with a solid color item that compliments the color of the outfit.

 

[Jereni]

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I'm in love with the neighborhood pool. It's less than a mile away from the house! Water slides and great amenities like a restaurant in the clubhouse. It's really a country club so we could sign up for golf and tennis lessons too! Fun, and the most gorgeous golf course which is also a huge neighborhood sprawling park with lovely paved walking paths everywhere going through woods, next to giant ponds, etc...

Wow that is impressive! Good luck with the offer!

 

[More bags]

Sure Will try to keep it short. I have both the small double bag and the mini.
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Small size (the black/tan/burgundy)
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This bag is a great size, in my opinion the ‘perfect’ size for a tote/satchel because it holds a lot but is not gargantuan. There’s two main sections with a zippered pocket dividing them, and then the two ‘outer’ slip pockets that are formed by the exterior of the bag. These slip sections are lined with suede.

Overall I adore this bag because it reminds me of the Borough with its many compartments and there’s so many places I can tuck things. The handle feels nice in the hand and the construction on the bag seems excellent. To me it looks pretty high end. I find it to be the same weight as my peekaboo, and it is larger than that one.

It would get 4/5 stars tho because they have a horrible design flaw with the long strap. Attaching it to the back of the bag, which is the design, makes the bag tilt strangely and when I attach the strap to the links that hold the short strap, the short strap then gets in the way when you put the long one on your shoulder.

I almost always carry it as a satchel, in the crook of my arm, or I can actually fit the short strap over my shoulder if needed, so basically I never use the long strap on this bag. But it’s a pretty silly design flaw.

Mini bag (taupe, teal, lavender)
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Obv much smaller, but just the right ‘mini size’ for me. Again two main compartments and two slip pockets. My iPhone 7 can fit sideways pretty easily, but the bag might be a bit small if you have a larger phone.

I can fit my phone and a flat cardholder on one side, and then a small pouch and keys on the other side, with space for sunglasses on top, in one of those two compartments. That is, if you put your sunglasses in directly or have a soft fabric pouch for your sunglasses, which is what I use.

The long strap on this one is great and very adjustable, so I can have it sit crossbody down on my hip even tho I am tall. Which is not something I can do with all crossbody bags, so I appreciate it on this one. It also feels cute just carried by hand if you’re into that.

In sum big fans of both of them. Small would probably be a 4 out of 5 because of the long strap issue, and the mini is a 4.5/5.

Hope that’s helpful!

Wow, that's awesome you have both sizes. Thank you for the thorough and thoughtful review. I like the colours you chose. Definitely helpful and definitely tempting - your bag pics this month have sent me to do lots of online research and oogling.

Making an offer on another home with my main criteria of a "heated saltwater waterfall" backyard. 8hrs in the car with my indie bag.View attachment 4965143

Pretty colour bag! Good luck with the house offer!

That was very helpful to watch. It made me think quite a bit more about downsizing but not hurrying with certain bags. For instance I have the NVT Mulberry SBS in black that has never been worn. I had wanted this bag forever and finally found one at the outlet . The other day I took it out of it's dust bag to look at. It's leather is gorgeous but the weight of it stops me every time I even consider using it. For most people it would not be heavy at all as it is still slightly under two pounds without the strap, but to me it still feels heavy to me. It was so hard to find a brand new one I am hesitant to let it go. Maybe I should just sit on it a while longer. I don't do ebay so not sure where I would even let it go comfortably with out loosing a lot.

Your Mulberry SBS sounds wonderful. I'm sorry it feels heavy to you, that's disappointing when you've been thinking about a bag for a long time and it doesn't work for you. It's good there is no pressure on timing to make a decision.

I'm allergic to dust as well. A few days ago, I woke up with allergies (watery eyes, runny nose and an uncomfortable feeling in the throat) but not sure what caused it as I didn't do any dusting or stir any dust (at least not knowingly). Anyway, over the counter antihistamines helped clear the problem, but I'm going to talk to my doctor to see if he will recommend any allergy tests. I have stopped using fragrance for a few days, and am also going to change my laundry detergent. I actually suspect that might be the culprit -- I usually get the fragrance free detergent but they were out so I ended up with a scented one that's quite strong.

@Sparkletastic, I would style the two separately, especially since you mention that the Boy bag is on the larger side, and quite a statement piece on its own. That is not to say that they cannot be styled together -- I think they can, depending on what else you are wearing and how it is put together overall. I'm not sure I have the skill to do that myself, but some people have a flair for styling and can do it, but for me personally, I would use them in separate outfits. The Chanel gold WOC sounds lovely. Looking forward to pictures when you get it!

Speaking of gold bags, I have been eyeing the Bottega Veneta knot clutch in gold (after seeing pics and reading a thread in the BV forum about the gold knot). It's discontinued so probably only available on the preloved market, but it is stunning....

Sorry to hear about the allergy flare up. I hope it is a quick and easy fix to replace your laundry detergent and it makes your symptoms go away.

Some days ya gotta fake it til ya make it...my shirt and bag for errands today...View attachment 4965996View attachment 4965998All in on the happy...

Fantastic colour on your blue Epi Speedy BowieFan! I like your shirt, too.

 

[Hazzelnut]

I thought I’d start using my bags daily, even if it’s only moving from my bedroom to living room to work from home! I am putting my phone, wallet and lipstick in them so it definitely counts

Today’s companion was my lovely Diorama. My only silver hardware bag. While I’m a gold girl at heart, I definitely could never part with her!