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.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Great idea! I like the first one. Also think about - will a light colored scarf help you find your stuff more easily?

My OCD self keeps everything in a pouch and it’s so small that if I can’t find something, it’s because it’s not in there!

 

[Jereni]

That’s likely why I’m kinda fixated on the smaller more decorated frou frou options. They feel like little portable jewel boxes.

I am definitely a sucker for a bag that feels frou frou and like a jewel box. Although I suppose I don’t have many like that right now. My Chloe would definitely fit in that category.

Oddly enough, my Coach Willis also sort of feels like that, but the style is not frou frou so I’m not sure why it does. Possibly just the size and the fact that it is white so it feels delicate and ‘precious’ to me.

I’ve been considering this bag lately - this style is very frou frou IMO.

 

[msd_bags]

Thanks! It was a mild headache, not as bad as most headaches I get. I just felt kind of foggy, not clear-headed. My allergies got worse. I don't know if that is related. I took extra antihistamines and cough syrup and had a great night of sleep.

Good to hear you didn’t have any serious reactions. Vaccination has not started in my country.

We didn't get the house. Back to square one. Strike 4.

I missed that part where you lost on the 2nd house (I think). The last I read was you got it. Sorry about the turn of events.

Here are my orange and yellows
Coach duffle in chili:
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PLG mini tote in Papaya:
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Yellows I have four, all Coach. My vintage daypack and my Coach Originals curved top handle:
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Bleecker Daily Bag:
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And my Nomad:
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Lovely Coach bags!!

Ok, need some help...I want to make a luxe drawstring-type bag for inside my Pico. The scarf I have in there is not silk and I want something that reflects the quality of the bag. I found these scarves. In all but the next to last one, which is almost the exact size I need, because it is larger than I need, I can cut the edges off or take the bag from off center toward one of the corners a bit. I already have the last one, but think the orange may be too dark? Which one gets your vote...I want something Hermès inspired but does not look like I am trying to pass it off as a real Hermès.

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I like the 3rd one.

Ah, thank you so much! This makes me feel like I'm on the right track. I do wish I had noticed sooner that I wanted a curated collection. The mistake is that I didn't even realise I was collecting- I just sort of became an accidental collector, lol.
I would much rather spend more on a few perfect, carefully selected pieces than have such a haphazard collection.
In the meantime, I will enjoy what I've got and be grateful for my good fortune, whilst slowly moving towards a more reasonable capsule collection.

It’s nice to have a direction regarding your bag collection, isn’t it. Goodluck in curating!

 

[doni]

Hello everyone, I have got a bit lost the last few days but have manage to read a bunch of messages. Specially enjoyed the reflections on brands we own. I am also a multi brand person when it comes to handbags, haven never been able to do the loyalty thing and be a Chanel girl or whatever.

Brands I have 3 or more bags from (counting clutches, prehistoric stuff that is packed away and everything else):

Hermes - because what is not to like (apart from the prices. And the process.)
Loewe - my first and forever. Spanish, invaded my growing years and I love its current creative director.
Chanel - (almost) only vintage. Don’t like CFs and current seasonal bags are so overpriced for quality.
Gucci - But only if I count some really old bags that are packed away in the cellar or parents home...
Balenciaga - The moto line is/was iconic and I enjoyed Gvasilia first seasons with the brand.
Louis Vuitton - Surprised to realize I actually own 3 pieces.

Brands I have 2 or less:

Celine - Two. Always felt I should love it more than I actually do.
Dior - Also two, counting a vintage clutch. Lovely but not my brand.
Courreges - Strange that I happen to own two vintage pieces. But I do love vintage Courreges.
Jerome Dreyfuss - Two but one is a run down pouch that I used as ipad cover...
Delvaux - Just the one. Reminds me of my life in Brussels.
Goyard - One tote but I can see myself buying this on repeat.
Prada - One for sentimental value’s sake, I got it when living in Florence in the early 90s.
MiuMiu— One of sentimental value and a small useful pouch... I used to be such a Miuccia fan!
Marni - A cute little clutch number totally outdated in the best green.
No brand - Croc clutches from when my MIL lived in Africa in the 70s. A couple of dress up purses.

Looking at it like this it looks like I have too many bags. Maybe I do
Good exercise...

 

[Cookiefiend]

Ok, need some help...I want to make a luxe drawstring-type bag for inside my Pico. The scarf I have in there is not silk and I want something that reflects the quality of the bag. I found these scarves. In all but the next to last one, which is almost the exact size I need, because it is larger than I need, I can cut the edges off or take the bag from off center toward one of the corners a bit. I already have the last one, but think the orange may be too dark? Which one gets your vote...I want something Hermès inspired but does not look like I am trying to pass it off as a real Hermès.

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I really like the one that's laid out with the pico - that color of orange and the tan/caramel color would be gorgeous inside.

 

[doni]

Ok, need some help...I want to make a luxe drawstring-type bag for inside my Pico. The scarf I have in there is not silk and I want something that reflects the quality of the bag. I found these scarves. In all but the next to last one, which is almost the exact size I need, because it is larger than I need, I can cut the edges off or take the bag from off center toward one of the corners a bit. I already have the last one, but think the orange may be too dark? Which one gets your vote...I want something Hermès inspired but does not look like I am trying to pass it off as a real Hermès.

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I really like the last one!
And find it amazing you are doing that.

 

[southernbelle43]

I'm having a shopping nightmare as most of you know but for a house not fashion. Although I guess a house is also a style statement so kind of fashion adjacent?

I've been searching for a backyard oasis to be refreshing in the Atlanta heat. We made an offer last night on another house that went on the market yesterday at 5pm, at $5k over asking/21 day close. I'm crossing my fingers that this is my future backyard hangout from March 6th onwards
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I'm totally already fantasizing about warm evenings having cocktails at the wet bar poolside with my husband after the kids are asleep and cuddling up on a large and cushy wicker patio sectional sofa with my husband and giggling watching Stephen Colbert monologues.

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There is even a doggy door on the side of the house that leads to a small outdoor enclosure off a finished room in the basement, perfect for just going potty in the middle of the night or when adults are not around. myhusband thinks we will confine the dogs to the basement alone and they will not be allowed all over. Let's see how long that lasts.
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These girls want to hug these dogs constantly! They will wear down their dad.
Oh and another thing I love about this house is that there is forest leading to a lake just behind the house!
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SoI could take the dogs on a forest walk to the lake and back! Plus sidewalks in the neighborhood. Sidewalks are so important!! And despite being a tightly packed subdivision whichI typically don't love, but there are thick mature trees between to give privacy between this house and it's neighbors. So I can deal. This market is not suitable to get everything you want.View attachment 4990141

We didn't get the house. Back to square one. Strike 4.

Oh no. How disappointing. I am sorry.

 

[southernbelle43]

Sorry to be a downer, but... Numbers, and more, matter for insurance. We had two house fires as a kid; so I learned not to say, 'It will never happen to me.' Insurance wants to know what you owned when you make a claim. Same for flood, theft, loss by a moving company, etc.

If you don't want to count and document, please have someone else do so. Not just number of bags, but brands, and an idea of style. Same for all your possessions. Again, sorry to be a downer, but things happen in life.

Good idea. But if you don't want to count, make a video

 

[JenJBS]

Good idea. But if you don't want to count, make a video

A video is probably even better! Great advice!

 

[keodi]

Question- I saw an inspired version of “Couveratures et Tenures de Jour” that has a multicolored background and does not say Hermès. So it is definitely inspired a lot, but is not trying to be a fake Hermès. I like the colors and the irreverent take on a classic. Would it be in bad taste to use it for my drawstring bag? I would not/could not cut up a real Hermès scarf.View attachment 4992198

I don't think its in bad taste at all! I like this scarf!

 

[southernbelle43]

A video is probably even better! Great advice!

Many insurance companies recommend you do this for the whole house and expensive assets.

 

[Kimbashop]

I thought Massaccesi went out of business (???)

Apparently, when he announced that he was closing his business it prompted an enormous amount of orders, enough to realize that he could stay afloat!

I love your collection and I love that you are as driven by the values of the brands/artisans as you are the gorgeous designs! I have such respect for you!

That is very kind of you to say . I am trying to revise my consumer habits. I am trying to buy mostly preloved bags and clothes (e.g., via thred-up), or from companies who do good work and need the financial support, buy locally, and/or donate to causes I believe in.

You have such and extraordinary collection! Such interesting brands! I've looked into Arayla. Looks great, just not for me. I'll ahve to check out DeMillier and de Lanthe. Agree with you on Givenchy, RM, BV, and Balenciaga.

Thank you I feel the same way about your collection! I understand when you like a brand but realize it doesn't fit your style. I think you might like DeMellier. I will post pics of my cute de Lanthe Bermuda bag, with all of her different covers!

Great descriptions, an enjoyable read, especially the handmade and vintage bags.

Thank you! I love my vintage collection, even though they are not "fancy."

Yes, the soulmate would be the perfect bag for your campfire socializing. Also, HOW FUN IS THAT??? Sounds so nice. I am so tired of zoom drinking.

Right? I'm lucky that I have friends within walking distance. We are 4 families with kids who get together on an almost weekly basis. One of my friends is an EXCELLENT cook and loves to cook for us. We bring side dishes, dessert and drinks, and any portable fire pits we have. We usually have 3-4 fires going. I typically wear my ski pants, long winter coat, and accessories and stay pretty warm for hours! Seeing real live people has really helped me get through this isolation. I get tired of zoom drinking too.

 

[Kimbashop]

@JenJBS My brands:

3 Halston- Finding this brand to be hit and miss. Some of their leathers feel cheap, some are buttery soft. I'm lucky I nabbed the great ones before they stopped producing bags.

4 Coach- each one is unique and fun. Great quality.

1 Kate Spade- the owl bag that is really a fun novelty to have and I wear all summer long.

5 Marc by Marc Jacobs- chewy, thick leather! These are my office bags and are true workhorses
2 Marc Jacobs- from right before the current line where they merged MJ and the diffusion line. Very nice leather, but not quite like the older leathers.

2 Tommy Hilfiger- One is a forever bag with gorgeous details and no obvious branding. One is a nylon men's messenger I was gifted a couple of years ago that I think will be a good travel bag.

3 Hammitt- brilliantly soft leather, love the studding on these bags.

1 Longchamps- the leather feels like butter!

1 Coccinelle- gifted by my siblings last year. Again, luscious leather.

1 Sandro- I was drawn to the unique shape and love this bag. They use full grain leather, which was a surprise for a high street brand.

1 Vince Camuto- gifted to me. I love it now that I've painted it a different colour and because I dunked it which entirely changed the texture of the leather for the better. I don't think I'd buy another, unless I wanted a beater bag for work where a better brand would raise eyebrows.

1 DKNY tote- I bought this to use for job interviews and haven't used it at all because the world is on fire, lol. I'm not a tote person normally, so it sits awaiting the day I get to use it. Great leather on it, though. For the price, that was a big surprise.

3 vintage bags

2 misc unkown/ unbranded pre-loved bags

6 custom/bespoke bags handmade by artisans as mementos of places I've been. These are what started my bag collecting!
Actually seeing how few of these I have left has made me a little blue. I remember the days when half my collection consisted of these bespoke bags, but so many have been totally worn out from use and now they are truly outnumbered by contemporary bags.
All the same, I'm happy that I always used these as my daily bags and enjoyed them fully, because no other bags will ever bring me that level of joy. I hope to add more to my collection when I'm able to start traveling again.
So my current total is 36. I plan to remove at least 2 more this year, and I know that my MBMJ bags are already on their last legs, so those may leave shortly afterwards. Hope to gradually work the number down to 16.

You have lots of great brands here. I love the contemporary lines you mention like Coach, Kate Spade (I forgot to mention my two in my post), Hammitt, and MBMJ. Marc Jacobs has the most beautiful leather at an affordable price point, and I love the colors as well.

 

[Kimbashop]

and do the Le Pliage really count? They fold up so small...

I laughed at this because I totally forgot to count my Le Pliage, precisely because I just fold it up and keep it in my suitcase.

 

[Kimbashop]

Thanks for the info on the leather! I am a HUUUGE sucker for smooth leather, so it’s good to know which Hermes leather style would be the right one.

And yes on the palladium hardware. This fits into one of my hardware-color preferences: while there are exceptions, usually I feel that a vivid green looks better with silver-toned or shiny ruthenium -ish hardware. Bright green and gold hardware feels a little leprechaun to me.

My green Polene bag has gold hardware, but it is a darker forest green, so in that case I think the gold helps bring out the richness of the color.

Another, older leather that you can find on the preloved market is called Swift or Gulliver (same leather, different years of production). It is a gorgeous, smooth leather that is somewhat irridescent and absorbs dye really well (according to H's description). My only Hermes bag has swift leather and I love it.