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.

 

[Hazzelnut]

I think I may need some opinions and advice...

I didn’t think I had anything to clear out of my closet until I tried on my leather jacket last weekend and it didn’t fit the way it did before my accident (although my upper body is unaffected, weight gain was going to happen as I can’t work out like I did before). So I decided to sell that and had another look through what I owned and have actually pulled quite a large pile of items.

But! While I am very happy with my bag collection, there is one which I don’t feel quite at peace with. My vintage Chanel mini square. I bought it last January and when it arrived I felt... underwhelmed, but I kept it and thought I’d make it work with everything.

Obviously not long after we went into the various lockdowns and because of my health issues I have been housebound this whole time, so I haven’t been able to properly wear it apart from a few times at the start of last year. When my partner and I have been going for drives I tend to grab the bags which bring me the most joy.

The question is: Do I sell it and put the funds into our house deposit or should I hold on to it for a while longer and see if I do use it?

I put my new phone in it out of curiousity last week and while it fits, it’s not exactly a comfortable fit. All of my bags are black so I many other options to choose from ultimately. I’m just worried about sellers remorse as it’s in great condition and I got it for a great price.

Your thoughts would definitely be appreciated!!

(sorry for the absolute essay!!)

 

[dcooney4]

I think I may need some opinions and advice...

I didn’t think I had anything to clear out of my closet until I tried on my leather jacket last weekend and it didn’t fit the way it did before my accident (although my upper body is unaffected, weight gain was going to happen as I can’t work out like I did before). So I decided to sell that and had another look through what I owned and have actually pulled quite a large pile of items.

But! While I am very happy with my bag collection, there is one which I don’t feel quite at peace with. My vintage Chanel mini square. I bought it last January and when it arrived I felt... underwhelmed, but I kept it and thought I’d make it work with everything.

Obviously not long after we went into the various lockdowns and because of my health issues I have been housebound this whole time, so I haven’t been able to properly wear it apart from a few times at the start of last year. When my partner and I have been going for drives I tend to grab the bags which bring me the most joy.

The question is: Do I sell it and put the funds into our house deposit or should I hold on to it for a while longer and see if I do use it?

I put my new phone in it out of curiousity last week and while it fits, it’s not exactly a comfortable fit. All of my bags are black so I many other options to choose from ultimately. I’m just worried about sellers remorse as it’s in great condition and I got it for a great price.

Your thoughts would definitely be appreciated!!

(sorry for the absolute essay!!)

Fill it with whatever you normally would carry in a bag that size and wear it around the house. Maybe even put on an outfit you would wear it with. If you are still underwhelmed get rid of it.

 

[Hazzelnut]

Fill it with whatever you normally would carry in a bag that size and wear it around the house. Maybe even put on an outfit you would wear it with. If you are still underwhelmed get rid of it.

This is an excellent idea!! Thank you!!

 

[whateve]

Eek!

Elaine, I hope you are feeling better! I missed seeing your gorgeous yellow Balenciaga during yellow week. You still have it, don't you?

 

[keodi]

Yeah, those colors... On that birthday trip my favorite moment was sitting outside one of the coffee shops, drinking hot chocolate, with extra whipped cream since it was my birthday, watching the sun set behind those red cliffs. Just... a prefect, glorious moment. I'm attaching a few pics I took on a previous Mother and Daughter trip.





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the view is beautiful! thank you for sharing with us!

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!!!

Congratulations! i'm so happy for you!

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

I love this shade!, such a Happy yellow!

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

Congratulations! your new to be bathtub is beautiful!!!

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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congratulations!

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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She's beautiful!

Oh my word! I thought this would be an easy little project....I was so wrong! It took all day and I didn’t even get to the twillies! Sewed by hand because I don’t trust my skill on the machine to see slippery silk. I measured, measured, measured and even left extra length and STILL had a gap where the sides didn’t meet when I had almost entirely stitched it to the bottom. I about cried! Had to put a dart on the side near the bottom. BUT...it is done, the twillies will be easy and I had enough scarf left over to make a muffler-type scarf with the colors most flattering to me showing.

From cutting to final results...just have to get some silk cord to swap out for the drawstring and to hang the bit charm.View attachment 4994067View attachment 4994068View attachment 4994069View attachment 4994070View attachment 4994071View attachment 4994073View attachment 4994074View attachment 4994075

Well done!! I love how this turned out!

I bought a little backpack and paid full price for it. It is sold out everywhere. It is super light weight and can convert to a tote. I bought it from a smaller retailer as the manufacturer was sold out. It came smooched up in tissue in a plastic bag. It also has patina on the handles. I am bugged that I paid full price for a bag that had to have been a floor model. It is clean and it is obvious the patina is just from light not from anyone’s oils on the hand. It was missing some wrappings as well as the plastic bag it comes in and no box. They just stuck tissue around it and shipped it in a plastic bag. Hence why it was mushed when I first got it. Now I got it back in shape and it has the pockets I love and it is the perfect size and weight. Do I just forget about the patina as it will happen anyway and enjoy it. I just hated the filthy plastic bag it came in and trying to get it out without further damage.

It's lovely!

They just called me back again and and we had a good conversation and everything is good. Thanks for suggesting I contact them. I am going to keep it .

I'm so happy everything turned out well!

Fill it with whatever you normally would carry in a bag that size and wear it around the house. Maybe even put on an outfit you would wear it with. If you are still underwhelmed get rid of it.

Great advice!

 

[880]

vintage Chanel mini square. I bought it last January and when it arrived I felt... underwhelmed, but I kept it and thought I’d make it work with everything.

IMO, Sell bc you felt underwhelmed from the beginning if you can get a great price (that should be doable bc the mini is in high demand). A fantastic price can go along way to reducing sellers remorse. The in,y time when I keep a bag I’m feeling underwhelmed about is when it’s a placeholder that prevents me from spending more money on a replacement that I don’t know if I want or need. . .
ITA with @missie1, re manolo heels. Choo never really worked for me, but then I had ankle cartilage replacement surgery and stopped wearing most heels
@Cookiefiend, congrats on your large lady dior. She’s gorgeous!
@BowieFan1971, I loved the wonderful liner you made for your picotin. I would have picked option one or the final orange one laid out next to the bag if you hadn’t decided to sho0 your closet. I’ve had some neutral results with H spa, mainly bc it takes a long time and sometimes I cannot really see any improvement. I have also had great results with large bag renovations with H spa like kelly sanglier replacement and handle replacement. But, I haven’t done H spa in a while. For a number of years, I’ve consulted @docride and or sent bags to her for spa. So, I totally understand why you want to start off with H spa.
Congrats @SouthernPurseGal re your new home! It’s beautiful!
@Sparkletastic, it made me so happy to think of you and your sorority sisters dressing up with pearls and colorful bags! So much fun!
@Kimbashop,you are so lucky to have such a great social bubble! It sounds fun ans delicious!
@dcooney4, I’m glad the small company made the backpack issue right.
@JenJBS, I love your pics of southern Utah!
@ElainePG, did you get a Portland leather bag? Ho0e you are feeling better!
@whateve, I was eligible for the vaccine due to severe asthma. I got the first Pfizer one and felt some mild soreness and fatigue (IMO the shingles vaccine was worse, but people say that the second covid vaccine can have more adverse reactions or side effects than the first one) Hope you are okay!
am still reading and catch8ng up, but I’ll update this post soon with the green bag week!

 

[JenJBS]

My Brandon Blackwood Bianca duffle bag arrived! Love the color! Quality is as expected for the price point. The nylon is seriously light weight! So much lighter than my leather bags! This will be a fun grab and go purse. I really love the size! Came with a dust bag. Came with twp straps. The shorter one is fir hand carry. The longer works crossbody for me at 4'11", but anyone much taller, it would be shoulder carry.

 

[essiedub]

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My contribution for yellow/orange week - Coach Lora bucket bag in pollen & Gucci wallet in orange.

Cute! So luxe. Love all the details!

 

[essiedub]

Everyone - has your taste or focus changed on what style of bag you buy?

I used to be almost exclusively enamored with flaps. But, relatively recently (before the black hole of 2020) Mr. Sparkle gifted me with a small bucket and a camera bag. I love them! So now I’m super tempted by more.

For example, I love this pretty pink bucket from Jimmy Choo. View attachment 4990713But, I can’t justify pulling the trigger because I already own this pretty pink bucket from Fendi (seen with me on our last trip. Anyone else remember this thing called traveling?) View attachment 4990709
I’m also intrigued by this cute minty scalloped version by Polene View attachment 4990733
So, has your preferred style(s) changed over time? If so, what caused the change?

I love all these mini buckets! That mint polene Scallop is indeed most intriguing!

 

[essiedub]

My yellow and orange bags haven't changed for the last few years. They are all Coach. I typically only carry the round orange one on Halloween. It is a vintage bag that I got at a very low price. The patent orange bag I don't love but it is useful in the rain. I may give it to my daughter eventually. It is her favorite color.

I would love that yellow bucket tote!

 

[BowieFan1971]

I think I may need some opinions and advice...

I didn’t think I had anything to clear out of my closet until I tried on my leather jacket last weekend and it didn’t fit the way it did before my accident (although my upper body is unaffected, weight gain was going to happen as I can’t work out like I did before). So I decided to sell that and had another look through what I owned and have actually pulled quite a large pile of items.

But! While I am very happy with my bag collection, there is one which I don’t feel quite at peace with. My vintage Chanel mini square. I bought it last January and when it arrived I felt... underwhelmed, but I kept it and thought I’d make it work with everything.

Obviously not long after we went into the various lockdowns and because of my health issues I have been housebound this whole time, so I haven’t been able to properly wear it apart from a few times at the start of last year. When my partner and I have been going for drives I tend to grab the bags which bring me the most joy.

The question is: Do I sell it and put the funds into our house deposit or should I hold on to it for a while longer and see if I do use it?

I put my new phone in it out of curiousity last week and while it fits, it’s not exactly a comfortable fit. All of my bags are black so I many other options to choose from ultimately. I’m just worried about sellers remorse as it’s in great condition and I got it for a great price.

Your thoughts would definitely be appreciated!!

(sorry for the absolute essay!!)

Sell it! You don’t absolutely love it, it is not especially practical and it does not serve a unique function. Use the money to find a home you absolutely love!!!!

 

[essiedub]

Thanks for asking! We had our second shot on Saturday afternoon. DH has a slight fever and has been sick to his stomach. Both of us have sore arms. Both of us woke up with headaches. I've been feeling nauseated and dizzy. I'm hoping that tomorrow we will both feel a lot better.

In two weeks we get to see our son in person. We are really looking forward to that!

Delighted! (That you got vaccinated..not that you have side effects. Hope you feel better)

 

[dcooney4]

My Brandon Blackwood Bianca duffle bag arrived! Love the color! Quality is as expected for the price point. The nylon is seriously light weight! So much lighter than my leather bags! This will be a fun grab and go purse. I really love the size! Came with a dust bag. Came with twp straps. The shorter one is fir hand carry. The longer works crossbody for me at 4'11", but anyone much taller, it would be shoulder carry.

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I always liked this barrel shape on a bag. Enjoy it!

 

[essiedub]

My only yellow or orange bag. Cheap, but fun, tote I got in Moab on my birthday trip a couple years ago. Yep, it really is dyed with the orange/red rock dirt in Southern Utah.

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That is awesome. I will seek that out one day when I get out to ArchesNP.

 

[essiedub]

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.

Thank you for that. I was just going to say that I don’t want to inventory...and I live in the original firestorm area.