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'm sorry I'm still not talking bags but urghhhhh we were the first ones in the house because our realtor called five minutes after it went on the market and got us in immediately, we offered them list + $2500 and then twenty people came to see it and six other people offered $10,000 over list!! So now we are offering $15,000 over list.
They told us over the phone yesterday when we offered at the showing that our offer was going to work to secure the home. So I'm pissed on principle.

But getting past that.... I'm pretty sure they priced their house fifty grand under market value (because it's such a crazy sellers market in Atlanta right now in areas with good scold). So I'm still excited to get it if we do.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

Mostly because the walk in closet is the size of a bedroom. Think of all the bagsI could put in there!!!!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

I try to remember to wear a mask when I dust but I always have more problems sleeping in the bedroom the night after I dusted in there. I switched to unscented everything a very long time ago, after I got hives when I was pregnant. I haven't used fabric softener in ages either. The only antihistamine that works for me is one of the old kind that makes me drowsy so I only take it at night. My allergy symptoms used to be intermittent but now they are all the time, every day. I'm glad I don't have to go out in public much because I can imagine how many dirty looks I would get from people thinking I am spreading covid. I mostly just have a cough, not much runny nose or eyes.

Twice I did allergy shots - once for a year, and once for two years. When I was getting the shots, they worked but less than 6 months after I stopped, the symptoms came back. The last time, the doctor didn't know what to do after that. Allergy shots aren't supposed to be given indefinitely.

DH has congestion that hits him every evening. The doctors couldn't identify what was causing it or give him any medicine to help. He had the allergy tests but nothing came up. They said it could be environmental. You can have reactions to chemicals but allergy tests only test for natural items.

I'm sorry to hear that the allergy symptoms are there all the time. Have you tried wet wipes or dust wipes which are wet? I wonder if they might work better than the traditional feather duster type gadgets that seem to stir up and dispel more dust into the air. Regarding unscented, since I love and use perfumes regularly, I try to keep other things like laundry detergent and deodorant unscented so it doesn't interfere with my perfume. I haven't used fabric softener in ages either. I've stopped using the antihistamine but think I'll still have a chat with my doctor. My friend is a fan of alternative therapies for allergies and thinks they are helpful especially when conventional remedies can't help anymore, but not everyone believes in them, and also it's really important to get a good practitioner.

What a beautiful Ferragamo! Enjoy!

Thank you! I am looking forward to wearing this bag outside soon.

 

[whateve]

I'm sorry to hear that the allergy symptoms are there all the time. Have you tried wet wipes or dust wipes which are wet? I wonder if they might work better than the traditional feather duster type gadgets that seem to stir up and dispel more dust into the air. Regarding unscented, since I love and use perfumes regularly, I try to keep other things like laundry detergent and deodorant unscented so it doesn't interfere with my perfume. I haven't used fabric softener in ages either. I've stopped using the antihistamine but think I'll still have a chat with my doctor. My friend is a fan of alternative therapies for allergies and thinks they are helpful especially when conventional remedies can't help anymore, but not everyone believes in them, and also it's really important to get a good practitioner.

Thank you! I am looking forward to wearing this bag outside soon.

I don't use feather dusters because they spread it around. I use microfiber cloths, often with a light spray. I hate cleaning. I suspect there are places I can't reach behind the furniture where dust is accumulating. We have an upright piano in our bedroom. There is no way I can move it to clean. I know what I should do is get rid of most of the furniture and put in a hard floor, but I don't think that is going to happen. I like the way it looks with the upholstered furniture.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

I don't use feather dusters because they spread it around. I use microfiber cloths, often with a light spray. I hate cleaning. I suspect there are places I can't reach behind the furniture where dust is accumulating. We have an upright piano in our bedroom. There is no way I can move it to clean. I know what I should do is get rid of most of the furniture and put in a hard floor, but I don't think that is going to happen. I like the way it looks with the upholstered furniture.

I've used plain old wet wipes and gently wiped off dust in the opposite direction from me -- that seems to work quite well. I've stopped using feather dusters. Of course, the wipes may not work on wood furniture but it works well on other areas. I know there are places in my house I can't reach where dust is accumulating...for now, I'm not worrying about it. Hard wood floors are the best, but I have carpeting in most areas and am not going to change that for the present.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I don't use feather dusters because they spread it around. I use microfiber cloths, often with a light spray. I hate cleaning. I suspect there are places I can't reach behind the furniture where dust is accumulating. We have an upright piano in our bedroom. There is no way I can move it to clean. I know what I should do is get rid of most of the furniture and put in a hard floor, but I don't think that is going to happen. I like the way it looks with the upholstered furniture.

Wait you have carpeting?

 

[BowieFan1971]

Anyone have any experience with Etro? Looking at a few.

 

[whateve]

Wait you have carpeting?

Yes. I wish the whole house was hardwood but it would be so disruptive to change it.

 

[doni]

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

Beautiful blue!!

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!

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For a one silver hardware bag, you could do a lot worse that this!

I'm sorry to hear that the allergy symptoms are there all the time. Have you tried wet wipes or dust wipes which are wet? I wonder if they might work better than the traditional feather duster type gadgets that seem to stir up and dispel more dust into the air .. and also it's really important to get a good practitioner..

I don't use feather dusters because they spread it around. I use microfiber cloths, often with a light spray. I hate cleaning... I know what I should do is get rid of most of the furniture and put in a hard floor, but I don't think that is going to happen. I like the way it looks with the upholstered furniture.

Chiming in on the allergy discussion. I cannot even start counting the number of allergies our household members accumulate, from mites, pollen, grasses, latex, pets, hay, mold, wasps (the worst but that is another story)... to of course dust. I cannot even imagine living in a carpeted home? I know it is a hassle to change floors, but my God, to live in carpeted rooms is hell for allergy sufferers.

At home we don’t have a single carpet. We do have a couple of cow hides. We used to have a fabric upholstered sofa that I got professionally cleaned and allergy treated once a year, but even so, my husband (he has strong asthma) couldn’t cope. At some point he would sit on it and start sneezing in seconds. He would sit on the floor... Now we only have leather upholstery. Throws are cotton and easily washed. I have to say I myself avoid dusting but a good vacuum is of course key and we do use a feather duster. It is ostrich feathers and they are very good for trapping dust and recommended for allergies (other feathers don’t work the same).

I think when it comes to allergies managing is key and there is nothing I would not try or do. We have all got so much better. Nutrition and digestion are essential, gut flora and all that (we could do more). Air purifiers. No chemical cleaning products, vinegar everywhere. No antihistamines. All my family are doing shots for different allergies and it seems to help. I myself I got tested recently as I wanted to start treatment for a couple of my main pollen triggers and my doctor deemed it not necessary, he was amazed how much my allergies had decreased. I no longer fear Spring. Our allergy doctor (he is basically our house doctor ) had strongly discouraged us to get a dog, but we eventually did go ahead and even though I am still a bit paranoid about him getting in the bedrooms, we are all coping and my test results no longer show allergy to dogs! So I am hopefull for the future.
@whateve , if you react to red wine I strongly encourage you to check for histamine intolerance.

 

[Hazzelnut]

Love the Diorama, and the black and silver look so good together in this style! I have a Diorama in rose poudre and I also wanted the grey (Dior does a really nice grey) for a while, but decided against it since I am trying to avoid having multiples of the same bag.

I know exactly what grey you mean! I had to talk myself out off it too

 

[papertiger]

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!

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Fabulous bag, and I totally approve of your plan

 

[dcooney4]

Yes. I wish the whole house was hardwood but it would be so disruptive to change it.

I had prefinished hardwood oak floors put in my bedroom for the same reason. The biggest pain was having the furniture moved out but they did not have to use any chemicals since they were already finished.

 

[papertiger]

Anyone have any experience with Etro? Looking at a few.

They are well made, but Etro is/was a couture textile company first. Their bags are really accessories of their image and an extension of their brand.

Their paisley signature print is very nice and so too some all leather bags. I would quality on a par with nice contemporary (traditional) bags like Longchamp, Furla or La Tanneur

 

[880]

I don't use feather dusters because they spread it around. I use microfiber cloths, often with a light spray. I hate cleaning. I suspect there are places I can't reach behind the furniture where dust is accumulating. We have an upright piano in our bedroom. There is no way I can move it to clean. I know what I should do is get rid of most of the furniture and put in a hard floor, but I don't think that is going to happen. I like the way it looks with the upholstered furniture.

Agree with @Purses & Perfumes re quote above. @Purses & Perfumes, it made me smile when I read that you try to avoid having the same bag in different colors. IMO, if a bag works (and is a forever bag) then I would rather buy different colors than experiment further lol. @whateve, have you tried vacuuming the upholstery with an upholstery attachment and using an air purifier Hepa filter. I bought one that seems to work https://top5air-purifiers.com/us/best-air-purifiers?source=aw&aff_sub1=11868302300&aff_sub2=114181158206&aff_sub3=kwd-13531111129_coway air purifier_p&aff_sub4=_487269491468&aff_sub5=&geoid=9067609&device=c&devicemodel=&urlid={creativefinalurls}&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjM3z14yy7gIVBvrICh2HgQTqEAAYASAAEgLG5PD_BwE

also, someone told me that you need to turn up the edges of the rugs to vacuum the underside. I am allergic to everything (trees, grass, mold, dust, cats, dogs, horses, some food, many perfumes (I collect vintage perfumes, so this sucks) and the vacuuming (I have an entry level Miele with hepa filter; it does NOT pay to get a higher line model bc when they break down. . . ) helped. Also, dust covers on pillow cases and mattresses and crap all of which are super PITA to wash. Somehow percale sheets and reduced pile towels (frette makes a line of both if you want a bit more luxury) seem better for my allergies than higher thread count. . .

@BowieFan1971, I love etro, but think their bags used to be coated canvas, so would stick to scarves, textiles and RTW. If you buy bags, they should be substantially much lower than retail (kind of like Dolce & Gabbana bags that never got off the ground) They also used to make nice perfumes in the i5alian style (IMO less structured and less change and evolution than classic french)

@SouthernPurseGal, I have never bought RE in a hot market, so others could possibly chime in if this is a terrible idea, but if you feel it was underpriced by 50K and you love it, how about making an offer to that effect and setting an expiration limit like 24 hours.

@papertiger, I love your mermaid sailor calvi. Also think s9me members on this thread could easily advise @Ewtw23 here on whether to keep her circular gucci ophidia https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/new-bag-or-not.1039134/

 

[papertiger]

Another dust allergy sufferer here, I've had it all my life. At least I'm not as bad as my aunt. The most important thing for me is to not have carpets throughout, and if there is wall to wall carpet (house in Scotland) ultra low-pile. My Henry vacuum cleaner is my domestic best fiend LOL.

So as planned I bought a new SLG this month, another Clavi. I could have bought black Box last month from France (as @momasaurus pointed out) but I think this Swift BM/JdN verso Sailor's Tattoo is of a more fitting with more of my daily bags. Smart casual rather than perfectly formal.

It's not the bright, bright I thought I'd choose either, but I couldn't let this little mermaid get away and knew I'd regret not getting one if they all sold out. It was about £20 more than a month ago, but going in to H NBS would cost me that in a train ticket anyway and h.com don't charge for shipping.

Bambou Calvi holds my CCs (easy to find) and the Bleu Nuit holds my business cards (which are printed on a green matte card as close to Bambou as I could find). I thought it'd be the other way around at first, but the green looks so nice next to the 'sunny' yellow. Sun, sea and lush vegetation all at once. I may switch around at some point. Right now, very happy with both.