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.

 

[indiaink]

@dcooney4 how is Ryder?

 

[dcooney4]

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I think I'm going to buy this bag with it...

That color is perfection.

 

[dcooney4]

@dcooney4 how is Ryder?

Slightly better! It will be a long road. He tried to stand for food though wobbly so that is major.

 

[Bag peace]

Does anyone have any advice on repurposing a pouch?
I have a yellow 8x5" flat bag (posted in the previous thread and in the picture with the white kitty here) that is super sentimental but isn't working. It's driving me crazy, lol.
The closure is a snap button that won't close properly. I had stopped trying to use it as a bag as a result and instead made it into a continental wallet. But as the leather continues to soften around the button, the closure won't work at all (!!!) which renders it a pretty useless wallet as my things can easily fall out.
I don't want to rid myself of it (again, super sentimental), and I can't change the closure because it's handpainted, so removing it would remove the artist's touch. What other way could I utilize it?

 

[880]

Does anyone have any advice on repurposing a pouch?
I have a yellow 8x5" flat bag (posted in the previous thread and in the picture with the white kitty here) that is super sentimental but isn't working. It's driving me crazy, lol.
The closure is a snap button that won't close properly. I had stopped trying to use it as a bag as a result and instead made it into a continental wallet. But as the leather continues to soften around the button, the closure won't work at all (!!!) which renders it a pretty useless wallet as my things can easily fall out.
I don't want to rid myself of it (again, super sentimental), and I can't change the closure because it's handpainted, so removing it would remove the artist's touch. What other way could I utilize it?

as an envelop or organizer within an upright bag. Or upright propped against a shelf or something for the purpose of sticking the days earrings or trinkets inside. Or to hold receipts

@Hazzelnut, I understand the black/black bc it’s my default. Sometimes I change it up to navy and black which I like even better.

@papertiger, re calvi, resistance is futile. (I might be in a borg kind of mood ( DH was a fan of Star Trek and Deep Space Nine) bc of the recent BV Karung Napa intracciato San Marco for the great fashionphile price. It’s bc I think of the BV ridged bag as my Klingon bag. (Note: I have not watched any SF in many years, but it’s entered my closet filled with immediate SF nostalgia.

@doni, I feel like pasting your ‘realization, self actualization and acceptance mantra in my home. Only does it go above the bed; on the mirror; in front of my frig (perpetual diet). The closet door is further down the list bc there I should paste @More bags ’love, use and find beautiful.’ Hope im not misquoting anyone. Does anyone else here feel that their memory p, grammar and spelling has deteriorated the longer we are on electronic devices?

@More bags, I also went back to reread the editing thread. I feel that @diane278 spiritually belongs here, or at least her idea of the on its way out closet does.

@keodi, on h.com, I thought there was one in anemone already. . Though now that I think, not sure it was swift. . . Re your capsule wardrobe, would love to see action pics of it or combos you did. .

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

Age

No, really. (But it is true...).
I think it is one of those things, in your heart of hearts, you already know. So it is not actually about search and find, but more about realization, self awareness and acceptance.

What are those looks you always feel great AND confortable in. The ones that make you feel at peace with the world, or like you are on top of the world, or both. Those items of clothing that you would pick up in a blink if you didn’t have so many others to choose from.

Or, another way is to act by elimination and to curb those looks that make you feel slightly unconfortable. Or self conscious. Or like you have to adjust them all the time, pulling a sleeve, fiddling with the waist line. When people ask whether you are tired, which color are you wearing? And those items, you know the ones, which you put on out of a sense of duty: because they were expensive, or gifted, or you believe they are the appropriate or the cool thing to wear...

When I stopped wearing dresses coordinated with my sister, I convinced my mother to get me a blazer. It was in a madras print, in shades of blues and greens. I wore it with surfer t-shirts and jeans. The following Summer I got another blazer, this time in rust reds and pinks and wore it the same way until they both fell apart. There it was without me knowing it, my signature look, the one I always go back to and as I grow older I am less inclined to depart from.

All that is so true!!!!

That color is perfection.

Now you see why I'm so hooked!

 

[indiaink]

Does anyone have any advice on repurposing a pouch?
I have a yellow 8x5" flat bag (posted in the previous thread and in the picture with the white kitty here) that is super sentimental but isn't working. It's driving me crazy, lol.
The closure is a snap button that won't close properly. I had stopped trying to use it as a bag as a result and instead made it into a continental wallet. But as the leather continues to soften around the button, the closure won't work at all (!!!) which renders it a pretty useless wallet as my things can easily fall out.
I don't want to rid myself of it (again, super sentimental), and I can't change the closure because it's handpainted, so removing it would remove the artist's touch. What other way could I utilize it?

@jblended - retire it to an artful life. Take it to your local framer and have them mount it in a shadow box and then you’ll have it to display wherever you like, you can see it every day.

 

[jayohwhy]

Does anyone have any advice on repurposing a pouch?
I have a yellow 8x5" flat bag (posted in the previous thread and in the picture with the white kitty here) that is super sentimental but isn't working. It's driving me crazy, lol.
The closure is a snap button that won't close properly. I had stopped trying to use it as a bag as a result and instead made it into a continental wallet. But as the leather continues to soften around the button, the closure won't work at all (!!!) which renders it a pretty useless wallet as my things can easily fall out.
I don't want to rid myself of it (again, super sentimental), and I can't change the closure because it's handpainted, so removing it would remove the artist's touch. What other way could I utilize it?

What about getting one of those inexpensive clear vinyl bags and using the pouch inside? So it’s visible but “repurposed”?

 

[More bags]

+100

Thank you @JenJBS and @jblended.

 

[More bags]

Oh then, I really am so very honoured!
That was on the editing thread. It was my mantra at the time and I think I made several posts around it. It's really a great principle to follow. Just because something is beautiful, it doesn't mean we have to possess it to appreciate its beauty.
It's the curse of the times as we're surrounded by 'haul' culture and we forget that our homes are not retail spaces. This is particularly important for bags, as they are meant to be utilitarian but are unable to serve their purpose when a collection is so vast that each bag barely gets used in the rotation.

In fact, I really need to re-read that whole thread. It was when I was most myself and before 2020 scrambled my brain and threw my best intentions out the window. As I'm exploring editing with fresh eyes, I'm going to return to the wisdom that was posted in there by so many of our pocket friends and see if it will reinvigorate me and get me back on track. Thanks for the reminder.

I went back to re-read the same thread, https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/share-your-edited-bag-closet-journey.1019229/

 

[More bags]

Love this goal too. Here’s hoping for a year with more events to make it more possible!

Credit to @jblended on that goal. I will celebrate with you as we aim to wear all of our beautiful bags!

 

[More bags]

I'm in as well!
...enough is enough...

My goals for 2021:

1. No bag purchase
2. No shoes purchase
3. Use and enjoy what I already have
4. Stick firmly to my monthly budget for clothes and accessories (300$)
5. Only buy if the item is at a minimum of 8/10 on a desirable scale

Those are great and clearly written goals. We are here to cheer you on @Marmotte!

 

[More bags]

Plus, once you have found your signature style be happy and stick to it for goodness sake!

Kudos to @JenJBS for starting the signature style discussion!

To be clear, the angry face was at myself . I (believe I) know my signature style but there are always times when I am tempted to depart and become a, say, head-to-toe cream & taupe put-together adult (too high maintaince and deadly to my complexion). Or a chunky knit + wide/mum pants laid back but cool gal (my small frame and short upper body get swallowed in this plus I find chunky knits itchy and claustrophobic). Or the kind of girl who wears ethereal lacy floor-sweeping Summer dresses (so not me, between-seasons is my only season). Or that stylish amazon sporting a garçon haircut, combat boots and a Jyspiere (to be admired from afar, as @880 would say, I don’t need to be that girl. Specially as I can‘t possibly...). Anyway what I meant to say is, it is not enough to find your signature style, you still have to be alert to fight the temptation of departing from it!

@doni, I imagine you to be incredibly chic, from the pics you’ve shared and your descriptions. I love how you know what works for you! I am delighted you bought the Faco clutch you were contemplating. I hope you’ll show it off with more pics/outfits!

Any tips on finding your signature style?

One I heard, that goes along with this Thread is to look in your own closet.

Pull out your favorite items and outfits. Then really analyze them. Why are they your favorite? Color? Material? Fit? Etc. Then look for more items with those elements.

Then do the same with items you don't wear. That way you can, hopefully, avoid buying more items you won't wear; because you'll know the 'warning signs'. Rather than just saying, "I never wear this. Time to let it go." First figure out, in detail, why you never wear it so you don't end up repeating the 'mistake'.

Age

No, really. (But it is true...).
I think it is one of those things, in your heart of hearts, you already know. So it is not actually about search and find, but more about realization, self awareness and acceptance.

What are those looks you always feel great AND confortable in. The ones that make you feel at peace with the world, or like you are on top of the world, or both. Those items of clothing that you would pick up in a blink if you didn’t have so many others to choose from.

Or, another way is to act by elimination and to curb those looks that make you feel slightly unconfortable. Or self conscious. Or like you have to adjust them all the time, pulling a sleeve, fiddling with the waist line. When people ask whether you are tired, which color are you wearing? And those items, you know the ones, which you put on out of a sense of duty: because they were expensive, or gifted, or you believe they are the appropriate or the cool thing to wear...

When I stopped wearing dresses coordinated with my sister, I convinced my mother to get me a blazer. It was in a madras print, in shades of blues and greens. I wore it with surfer t-shirts and jeans. The following Summer I got another blazer, this time in rust reds and pinks and wore it the same way until they both fell apart. There it was without me knowing it, my signature look, the one I always go back to and as I grow older I am less inclined to depart from.

Age
Very insightful remarks, I love this ...
in your heart of hearts, you already know ...
more about realization, self awareness and acceptance.

 

[More bags]

I have a harsh shopping goal for 2021
- buy my luxury watch after hitting a milestone (I am hoping I will achieve this)
- buy a secondhand Chanel bag
- buy a Hermes belt (my first Hermes purchase)

I won't be buying anything outside my list. For example I can buy classic black knee boots if I find the perfect pair, but won't be able to buy any other boots of shoes that isn't on my list. I have a harsh savings goal so only looking to spend on the 3 luxury items above.
I am also not intending to buy any other clothing items (other than my list) so avoiding fast fashion that I may buy items from every few months such as H&M and Zara.

I have few other luxury items on my list as well, but choosing only the above 3 for 2021. I'm also hoping I don't add items (especially luxury to my list) otherwise it's always a catch up list.

Fantastic goals! I have an Hermes belt that was a gift from my DH and I wear it all the time. Have you decided on the style, leathers and colours you would like?

 

[More bags]

I've noticed that one great thing about turning 40 is that I do have a few of my personal style/beauty dogma categories figured out. My first one was as a teen-- the best way to exfoliate and moisturize is mixing olive or coconut oil and salt or sugar. And at 20 that daily sunscreen is more important than foundation. Then my signature scent!--- and I found that at age 21 (Chance by Chanel). As for the rest of my fashion and beauty selections, (there are two dozen, I know because I wrote them down last week) took me on average ten months to arrive at all the other epiphanies.

I am intrigued and would like to hear more if you are willing to share your other learnings @SouthernPurseGal!