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 LOVE this thread
I LOVE our range of topics..from instant pots, to books, to house hunting, to stick-on backsplash, to comfortable heels, to baby carriage/pram collections...

Now I just love sneakers. I’ve been looking at people style dresses with sneakers..quite an artform and very difficult to work.

and I want to go to southern Utah - and New Mexico ...

Ditto
Ditt
Ditto
&
Ditto

Show the sneaker pics!! I'm in. I want to be in this. Looking chic in sneakers....how? Pics or it ain't so

 

[880]

I LOVE this thread
I LOVE our range of topics..from instant pots, to books, to house hunting, to stick-on backsplash, to comfortable heels, to baby carriage/pram collections...it is the ultimate chick gathering! Wouldn’t we have the most uproarious gathering..since we have all these common interests? I sometimes wonder if the friends you make on this type of social media is “better” because of shared interests?


To answer @Sparkletastic ..the most comfortable higher heels I own are Cole Haan, Valentino rockstuds, Gucci. Now I just love sneakers. I’ve been looking at people style dresses with sneakers..quite an artform and very difficult to work.

I have been so swamped with work and just stop in occasionally to binge-read this and the scarf thread. I have been carrying the same Tods pink tote since the beginning of the year. I think I will change bags weekly to coincide with the color showcase just to force me to use a different bag. I can’t decide on a colorway of an H Kawa Ora scarf (which, unbelievably, is still available) And I really want to get a ridiculous, expensive watch. I think I need to buy something ...cuz I haven’t...I have Covid exhaustion and didn’t realize what a weight these past 4 years have been. (ok I’m done venting )

and I want to go to southern Utah - and New Mexico ...

+1000 on all of the above including the Kawa Ora (which meant that I bought none of them). I think the eyes threw me off. Which is weird bc the eye sockets in masques or personas (I forget the proper name) didn’t bother me at all. . . The Todd’s pink tote sounds cheerful and practical! What sneakers are you thinking about? I love all sneakers too!

 

[JenJBS]

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!!)

I'd suggest holding it a while longer - making it a specific amount of time. That way 'a while' doesn't drag on, and on, and on, and... Maybe set a date of 60 or 90 days after you can start going out more normally again?

 

[JenJBS]

@JenJBS, I love your pics of southern Utah!
am still reading and catch8ng up, but I’ll update this post soon with the green bag week!

Thank you! Excited to see your green bags!

 

[Cookiefiend]

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.

EXCELLENT advice!

Lovely!! How did you decide on this size? I saw someone carrying it in the wild and I was just giddy seeing it!

Well - it was a bit of an accident. I thought it was the medium based on the measurements, but it was a happy accident because I’m thrilled with it. I had been concerned about the zipper, but because it’s the large - it’s not an issue!

Ooooh this is NICE. What does it feel like?

Wonderful - the leather is sooooo soft. ❤️
The size is great, not too big, not too small. Because I’m tall, it’s even better!

My orange bags:
Hermès trim 31 in Swift
Hermès Dalvy in brique chèvre. View attachment 4995193View attachment 4995194View attachment 4995195

GAH - so beautiful!
And you already know I love your Dalvy! ❤️❤️❤️

I LOVE this thread
I LOVE our range of topics..from instant pots, to books, to house hunting, to stick-on backsplash, to comfortable heels, to baby carriage/pram collections...it is the ultimate chick gathering! Wouldn’t we have the most uproarious gathering..since we have all these common interests? I sometimes wonder if the friends you make on this type of social media is “better” because of shared interests?


To answer @Sparkletastic ..the most comfortable higher heels I own are Cole Haan, Valentino rockstuds, Gucci. Now I just love sneakers. I’ve been looking at people style dresses with sneakers..quite an artform and very difficult to work.

I have been so swamped with work and just stop in occasionally to binge-read this and the scarf thread. I have been carrying the same Tods pink tote since the beginning of the year. I think I will change bags weekly to coincide with the color showcase just to force me to use a different bag. I can’t decide on a colorway of an H Kawa Ora scarf (which, unbelievably, is still available) And I really want to get a ridiculous, expensive watch. I think I need to buy something ...cuz I haven’t...I have Covid exhaustion and didn’t realize what a weight these past 4 years have been. (ok I’m done venting )

and I want to go to southern Utah - and New Mexico ...

We totally GET IT!
Which watch are you looking at - fellow watch lover here - and what cw of Kawa Ora are you considering?
(Im sorry you’ve been swamped!)

 

[Jereni]

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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MOD SHOTS IMMEDIATE-LIKE!

I freaking love the shape of this bag. AND THE COLOR!!

Thank you! It is a great bag for sure.

My orange bags:
Hermès trim 31 in Swift
Hermès Dalvy in brique chèvre. View attachment 4995193View attachment 4995194View attachment 4995195

I love these bags! These colors are gorgeous!

 

[JenJBS]

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

Thank you! This is only my second barrel shaped bag ever. I'd forgotten the one I had years ago (no name bag from Wilson's Leather), and how much I liked the shape, until I saw this one.

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

Thank you! They have their own little boutique on Moab's Main Street.

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.

You're very welcome. Someone else, sorry I forget how, suggested just using your phone to do a video of them if you don't want to inventory, and that is a really smart idea.

This is so cute. It came quickly!!

Thank you! I was really impressed with the speed. They shipped it within a couple hours of the order. One advantage of dealing with a small, independent designer, I guess. No having the order go to a huge warehouse, with dozens/hundreds of other orders (thousands if we're talking department stores...). It came from San Diego, CA, so none of the weather issues in most other parts of the country.

Correction: Some small independent designers.

 

[JenJBS]

MOD SHOTS IMMEDIATE-LIKE!

I'll try to get mod shots soon. Probably Saturday.

 

[BowieFan1971]

This is so cool! You should open an Etsy shop.

Thanks! Maybe if I made a template...

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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!!)

On the one hand it´s not the best time to let go of a bag you didn´t have the chance to properly wear so far, on the other you bought it, didn´t love it and it doesn´t fit your phone properly... well, I think I´d give it another month or two at your house. You could take it on your drives and see whether you fall in love at second sight with it. If this does not happen it´s nothing but an investment (you say it´s in great condition and you got it at a great price... so there´s the chance you can make a profit) to cash in...

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I LOVE this thread
I LOVE our range of topics..from instant pots, to books, to house hunting, to stick-on backsplash, to comfortable heels, to baby carriage/pram collections...it is the ultimate chick gathering! Wouldn’t we have the most uproarious gathering..since we have all these common interests? I sometimes wonder if the friends you make on this type of social media is “better” because of shared interests?


To answer @Sparkletastic ..the most comfortable higher heels I own are Cole Haan, Valentino rockstuds, Gucci. Now I just love sneakers. I’ve been looking at people style dresses with sneakers..quite an artform and very difficult to work.

I have been so swamped with work and just stop in occasionally to binge-read this and the scarf thread. I have been carrying the same Tods pink tote since the beginning of the year. I think I will change bags weekly to coincide with the color showcase just to force me to use a different bag. I can’t decide on a colorway of an H Kawa Ora scarf (which, unbelievably, is still available) And I really want to get a ridiculous, expensive watch. I think I need to buy something ...cuz I haven’t...I have Covid exhaustion and didn’t realize what a weight these past 4 years have been. (ok I’m done venting )

and I want to go to southern Utah - and New Mexico ...

Oh, I love this thread, too! It´s become such a cozy, safe environment to me and has pulled me out of black holes so many times. It´s great being here!

+1 on the need to buy something... during the last few days I´ve dived into ebay and against all good resolutions bought silly stuff I don´t really need just because I needed it... let the mail come in... there´ll be some vintage dresses to rehab and alter and (oops....) two vintage bags, too. And leather dye I have not used before to try out on said vintage bags.

 

[BowieFan1971]

My orange bags:
Hermès trim 31 in Swift
Hermès Dalvy in brique chèvre. View attachment 4995193View attachment 4995194View attachment 4995195

That Dalvy

 

[BowieFan1971]

I LOVE this thread
I LOVE our range of topics..from instant pots, to books, to house hunting, to stick-on backsplash, to comfortable heels, to baby carriage/pram collections...it is the ultimate chick gathering! Wouldn’t we have the most uproarious gathering..since we have all these common interests? I sometimes wonder if the friends you make on this type of social media is “better” because of shared interests?


To answer @Sparkletastic ..the most comfortable higher heels I own are Cole Haan, Valentino rockstuds, Gucci. Now I just love sneakers. I’ve been looking at people style dresses with sneakers..quite an artform and very difficult to work.

I have been so swamped with work and just stop in occasionally to binge-read this and the scarf thread. I have been carrying the same Tods pink tote since the beginning of the year. I think I will change bags weekly to coincide with the color showcase just to force me to use a different bag. I can’t decide on a colorway of an H Kawa Ora scarf (which, unbelievably, is still available) And I really want to get a ridiculous, expensive watch. I think I need to buy something ...cuz I haven’t...I have Covid exhaustion and didn’t realize what a weight these past 4 years have been. (ok I’m done venting )

and I want to go to southern Utah - and New Mexico ...

I love this thread too! Some of the warmest, but sassiest ladies are here! Supportive and real. I am glad I took the chance to wade in. Except for the slippery slope of Hermès which you all are totally responsible for... at some point in the future I will have one perfect black bag and it will be an Hermès. Not sure which...I’ve seen a couple of styles I like, including Sorbonne and Bombay. The Bolide is growing on me, but in a smooth leather. I would be curious to see how it would look in Clemence after a bit too. Togo and Epsom aren’t my faves. I saw a black Bolide in Togo I think in the store and it wasn’t as rich looking as the black Clemence Pico sitting right next to it. But it will be a minute after the Pico....though if the Alma and another bag or two I have listed sell in time...

Speaking of Hermès, I saw the Kawa Ora in person in the store and loved it even more than when I had seen it on their website. Magical!!!!

 

[Hazzelnut]

Looking at myself right now, I know why I struggled to answer this question. Since being in lockdown nothing I wear on a daily basis is actually me. I´ve been living in sweatpants and huge hoodies- both items I did not own before and only bought for myself after my daughters gave me some hand-me-downs which turned out to be warm and comfy and not to look too sloppy- for months.
There´s no challenge to dress properly...

But what does scream me?
# black! Black tops with skinny jeans, black stretchy dresses with nice figure friendly draping.
# vintage black crepe dresses from the 40ies and early 50ies
# vintage coats- grandma´s good old wool Sunday best, 70ies Shearling, pony fur, fur coats from 40ies to 70ies ... I love them all
# floral (preferrably on a black base) 70ies maxi dresses for the warmer months
# cowgirl boots from the 80ies
# a fringed black biker leather jacket
# heels
# dark red nails- never fancy, only painted...

Here are some photos from previous years that show me, absolutely me...

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Chosing from the items I recently bought I´d say the YSL coat and the New Lock bags are totally me and felt like good old friends as soon as I had unwrapped them.

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In terms of jewellery: the items I wear 24/7 are totally me:
Square vintage amber ear-rings set in silver, a big (and very chipped) vintage amber ring, a long silver necklace with a horseshoe pendant and a shorter silver chain with an uncut chunk of amber as a pendant.

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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!

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!!!!

I'd suggest holding it a while longer - making it a specific amount of time. That way 'a while' doesn't drag on, and on, and on, and... Maybe set a date of 60 or 90 days after you can start going out more normally again?

On the one hand it´s not the best time to let go of a bag you didn´t have the chance to properly wear so far, on the other you bought it, didn´t love it and it doesn´t fit your phone properly... well, I think I´d give it another month or two at your house. You could take it on your drives and see whether you fall in love at second sight with it. If this does not happen it´s nothing but an investment (you say it´s in great condition and you got it at a great price... so there´s the chance you can make a profit) to cash in...

Thank you so much for all of your advice!!

This weekend I’m going to fill it with my things and wear it around the house (if I can’t convince my partner to go for a rainy drive). If it doesn’t grab me I think I’ll reach out to some consignment shops and see what quotes I get back.

Then I’ll make my decision! Hopefully it’s an easy one...

 

[dcooney4]

My orange bags:
Hermès trim 31 in Swift
Hermès Dalvy in brique chèvre. View attachment 4995193View attachment 4995194View attachment 4995195

Gorgeous bags!