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.

 

[doni]

Sometimes patience pays off, but sometimes you have to strike while the iron is hot - or before the bag sells out. I got interested in 'Brandon Blackwood NYC' last summer when PurseBlog did a post that featured his bags. Then they did another one today, and I took another look. I thought about making myself actually wait for my birthday next month, but I'm not a patient person. So, I pulled the trigger. Now the bag is Sold Out! Glad I didn't wait! Clearly I wasn't the only one interested, since it looks like every single one if his bags are now Sold Out, and they weren't at lunch time.



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That color!

Omigoodness we made a verbal agreement to go binding! Submitted the paperwork and waiting for them to sign it.....

It's a lovely home with a ton of windows to overlook the forest andfireplace and pool...View attachment 4993266
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My daughters will love that diving board.....and having not only their own rooms for the first time but their own bathrooms.
I keep refreshing my email to see if they accepted our offer officially!!!

Finally! crossing fingers it all goes smoothly!! Looks great, love the forest, like a fairy tale.

@Kimbashop Here are a few more.

Now I'll stop with spamming the Southern Utah pics. The two with me in them Mom took.

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So wonderful!

 

[dcooney4]

So here are my yellow bags.....Valentino Glam Lock and Mansur Garviel cloud clutch

So cheerful !

 

[dcooney4]

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My only yellow bag. Haven't carried it yet!

This is lovely.

 

[Bag peace]

I hope nobody minds if I share a random heartwarming story. It's from a couple of years ago so maybe it's not new to anyone, but I just stumbled upon it for the first time and it really touched me.
We need more people like this on the planet!

 

[momasaurus]

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!




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.


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!


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


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.

This sounds great, and must be wonderful for all the kids. I hope we don't find that there has been lasting damage to youngsters during all this.

 

[momasaurus]

Ok guys, I decided to use a scarf I have. I love the colors, but I think it will look better in the bag than on me! Shopping my own closet...
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Great decision! Looks perfect.

 

[momasaurus]

Sometimes patience pays off, but sometimes you have to strike while the iron is hot - or before the bag sells out. I got interested in 'Brandon Blackwood NYC' last summer when PurseBlog did a post that featured his bags. Then they did another one today, and I took another look. I thought about making myself actually wait for my birthday next month, but I'm not a patient person. So, I pulled the trigger. Now the bag is Sold Out! Glad I didn't wait! Clearly I wasn't the only one interested, since it looks like every single one if his bags are now Sold Out, and they weren't at lunch time.

I'm curious to see the bag in person. When it arrives I'll open it to see if I want to keep the bag, but I won't wear it until my birthday, since it is my birthday gift to myself. I've bought more new bags than I should within the last year, but am giving myself a break since the need for retail therapy has been all too real the past 12 months; and the sales have been incredible.

I got the Bianca Puffer. (Yeah, my Maison Margiela Glam Slam bags, and this one... I have a real weakness for the smooshy, puffy bags.) I like that it comes with both a shoulder and crossbody strap. Nylon, so it should be durable. And that color...



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Oh yes, this is fabulous!!!

 

[Jereni]

I think comfort is relative when dealing with high heels lol. I absolutely adore Jimmy Choo but the comfort can be challenging in some styles. For a traditional pump nothing beats a Manolo 105mm. It’s truly a classy pump that’s totally wearable. They absolutely do not hurt and that makes them well with the price.

I have one pair of Choo heels that are the most comfortable pair of heels that I own. But yeah not all of them are that way. I love the Romy for example but it does squeeze the toes.

Sometimes patience pays off, but sometimes you have to strike while the iron is hot - or before the bag sells out. I got interested in 'Brandon Blackwood NYC' last summer when PurseBlog did a post that featured his bags. Then they did another one today, and I took another look. I thought about making myself actually wait for my birthday next month, but I'm not a patient person. So, I pulled the trigger. Now the bag is Sold Out! Glad I didn't wait! Clearly I wasn't the only one interested, since it looks like every single one if his bags are now Sold Out, and they weren't at lunch time.

I'm curious to see the bag in person. When it arrives I'll open it to see if I want to keep the bag, but I won't wear it until my birthday, since it is my birthday gift to myself. I've bought more new bags than I should within the last year, but am giving myself a break since the need for retail therapy has been all too real the past 12 months; and the sales have been incredible.

I got the Bianca Puffer. (Yeah, my Maison Margiela Glam Slam bags, and this one... I have a real weakness for the smooshy, puffy bags.) I like that it comes with both a shoulder and crossbody strap. Nylon, so it should be durable. And that color...



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This bag is so freakin fun! I absolutely love it and can’t wait to see it when you get it.

Btw, on the subject of perfect plum bags from a few pages back, I have stumbled across what to me is possibly the most gorgeous purple I’ve ever seen, at least for this tone of purple. This is from the lovely beauty_lin_ on IG. Naturally I’m sure it is sold out everywhere.

 

[Kimbashop]

Squeeee! We are binding! My future soaking tub. View attachment 4993314

Congratulations! I love that tub (and the colors).

 

[Kimbashop]

This sounds great, and must be wonderful for all the kids. I hope we don't find that there has been lasting damage to youngsters during all this.

I think it has really helped our kids feel normal. Sadly, I have two friends whose children are not fairing well. One has been hospitalized for an issue that was definitely triggered by the lockdown and isolation--she is 12. It's heartbreaking.

 

[Kimbashop]

I have one pair of Choo heels that are the most comfortable pair of heels that I own. But yeah not all of them are that way. I love the Romy for example but it does squeeze the toes.



This bag is so freakin fun! I absolutely love it and can’t wait to see it when you get it.

Btw, on the subject of perfect plum bags from a few pages back, I have stumbled across what to me is possibly the most gorgeous purple I’ve ever seen, at least for this tone of purple. This is from the lovely beauty_lin_ on IG. Naturally I’m sure it is sold out everywhere.

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That is so beautiful. I'm spellbound.

 

[Cookiefiend]

Omigoodness we made a verbal agreement to go binding! Submitted the paperwork and waiting for them to sign it.....

It's a lovely home with a ton of windows to overlook the forest andfireplace and pool...View attachment 4993266
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My daughters will love that diving board.....and having not only their own rooms for the first time but their own bathrooms.
I keep refreshing my email to see if they accepted our offer officially!!!

Fantastic, and Congratulations!

 

[Cookiefiend]

My Dior Lady bag showed up unbelievably fast - I bought it on Monday and received it Friday! I cleaned and polished it, then carried it Saturday to an early Valentine’s Day dinner. I even wore a skirt!

 

[JenJBS]

That color!
So wonderful!

Thanks! I'm excited to see it in person! It left Sand Diego at 3:00am this morning...

Yeah, Southern Utah is wonderful!

Oh yes, this is fabulous!!!

Thank you!

This bag is so freakin fun! I absolutely love it and can’t wait to see it when you get it.

Btw, on the subject of perfect plum bags from a few pages back, I have stumbled across what to me is possibly the most gorgeous purple I’ve ever seen, at least for this tone of purple. This is from the lovely beauty_lin_ on IG. Naturally I’m sure it is sold out everywhere.

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Thank you! I'll post pics as soon as it arrives.

That is a fabulous shade of plum! Wonder how much better it would look in smooth lambskin...

My Dior Lady bag showed up unbelievably fast - I bought it on Monday and received it Friday! I cleaned and polished it, then carried it Saturday to an early Valentine’s Day dinner. I even wore a skirt!
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It's beautiful! Congratulations!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

My Dior Lady bag showed up unbelievably fast - I bought it on Monday and received it Friday! I cleaned and polished it, then carried it Saturday to an early Valentine’s Day dinner. I even wore a skirt!
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You got the large Lady Dior! Stunning bag. Congrats!

@SouthernPurseGal so glad to hear about your house! How exciting! Congratulations.

@Jereni, the color of that Coco Handle just took my breath away. It's gorgeous.

@JenJBS, your stunning scenic pictures make me long for travel and also a vacation!