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]

Orange is harder to coordinate with clothing. I love blue and always reach for that color first.

Funny, I find the opposite to be true.

 

[Jereni]

Green bags

My green bags are still the same I had in 2020:

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50ies Goldpfeil, 50ies Clutch

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very soft 50ies handbag (I´m hoping to sell!), vinyl clutch

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Roberta Di Camerino velvet tote (70ies I guess) and late 50ies/60ies Goldpfeil handbag

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60ies patent handbag

Nice array of green bags! I especially like the clutch and the clasp bag with the top handle.

...and while I´m posting photos: guilty pleasure!

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Here´s the Goldpfeil 60ies handbag I just bought and freshened up with Fiebing´s Oil Dye.

Stunning bag!

I didn't think I had a lot of greens but they have sneaked up on me.
I've had all of these for several years. Michael Kors Uptown Astor, Coach Legacy duffle in emerald, Coach vintage Sonoma small flap in aqua, Coach Chelsea crossbody in turquoise, and vintage Bottega Veneta. My camera doesn't capture blue greens well. These last two are more green than blue.
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The nylon bag I got last year as a reaction to covid but I've never used it. The aquamarine Balenciaga day is a gorgeous color that I can't seem to capture. The small bag is a vintage Coach Watson bag. It isn't really as dark as it looks in the picture. You can tell it is green IRL.

ETA: Lately I can't seem to get enough of blue-greens! I love this color.

Wow you are like the queen of green! I had that same Michael Kors bag once but in just brown. If you ever decide to sell that green one, holla at me...

 

[keodi]

Finally..grr..Ive been trying to upload photos all day to no avail so I decided to turn on/off my iPad and it worked ..whew...

Here are 2 versions of the watch I have been thinking about.
In photo 1, look at the one at top with the red band..isn’t it pretty? It is 18k rose gold with corresponding price tag. The steel version is in 2nd photo at about 1/3 of the price (photo courtesy of TPFer post). I am definitely eliminating the gold version (right?) and if I get the steel version, I will get the red band. Panerai is an acquired taste ..this is a38mm version that they introduced in part to appeal to the “womanfolk“. I do NOt need another watch but ugh..why can’t I follow the mantra “happiness comes from the absence of desire“ Is that Spock or was it Buddha? Sorry to trekkies and buddhists, how can I get them mixed up?

anyway...that’s my dilemna..to get or not to get. Sigh.

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OOOh very nice! I like the the silver stainless steel watch with the taupe band the best! a red strap is a nice alternative too!

I finally did it everybody. I sold my IKat zippy wallet and replaced it with something I can wear casually, without fear of damaging it due to careless positioning in a handbag or on a table. My Issey Miyake Bao Bao! I bought it NWT at a fraction of retail.

Congratulations!

Okay, I'll play! After lot of trial and error (and after rejecting MANY Chanel lippies, which I had always assumed were the best) I finally settled on MAC #201 Brave Red, in their Creme Sheen formula. It goes on smoothly, it stays put, and it's flattering to my fair skin tone. It's a true "blue" red, with no brown in it, and also no yellow or orange. It also glides on well without any sort of base.

I have to check out this colour!

What a great memory you have, @jblended ! I know I've been MIA on this thread, and now I have 60 pages to catch up on. Yikes!

I don't start physiotherapy for another month. But I am finding it easier to move (though still not allowed to bend or twist my neck, nor to lift anothing over 5 pounds). Fortunately The Hubster is a lovely man and does all necessary schlepping.

Welcome back! it's so good to see you posting again!

Thank you so much for your kind words @ElainePG! I remember not being able to lift more than five pounds (post hysterectomy). It’s so aggravating, and I hope your recovery from back (?) surgery is quick and easy ! Hugs

@SakuraSakura, congrats on the bao bao! What color or,pattern did you get? Would love to see an action shot!

Green bags: the evelyne is sauge which is a bit hard to photo ( also 35 trim II with coupon indiennes, duo etriers, Bolduc, and cheval sur mon carre cashmere silk GMs). Second pic is hand painted metallic striped ghurka camo backpack (canvas leather) and nylon Prada cross body, vintage from my own closet)
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That Trim! the Evelyne! I love the cw of coupon indiennes

Thank you dear Elaine! I hope you‘re doing well. DH sounds so helpful. Best wishes on your recovery. Welcome back!

Fantastic share. I ran to the MAC site to check this out and a few others. It looks like it‘s a great shade for many colourings and I am interested in the formula. I added it to my “to buy” lipstick list, the next time I need want to buy a new lipstick. I did a bit of an overhaul of my lipsticks as I was identifying my favourites.

I love MAC's cream sheen formula! most of my mac lipsticks are in that formula.

MAC ruby woo
Its my now and forever HG red lip

Ruby Woo is one of my faves!

Me, too! When I was a little girl, my parents and I lived in a country where rationing was in place. Although I was kinda too young to understand, at another level, I definitely fathomed my mother's stress as she tried to get enough healthy food to feed us (and it was difficult). As a result, especially during this pandemic, I have an absolute horror of running out of food. I've converted some of our space to a backup pantry (gulp… it used to be my purse closet!) and I keep it seriously stacked with dried and canned goods. I'm not hoarding, but I'm ensuring that DH and I can survive shortages.
On one level it's probably silly, but on another level it's the only way I can sleep at night.

Very understandable!

This arrived this week...

Been wanting this bag for a very long time and they were almost all gone in the U.S. so I figured it was time to get it done.

Chanel North-South boy bag. I haven’t been a huge fan of the ‘boy’ line overall, until I this one.
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I was only supposed to come off Chanel ban island for this one bag this year. I’ve unfortunately already broken that resolution, but I’ve kept to the rest of my resolutions so that’s good.

I like! very nice!!

I didn't think I had a lot of greens but they have sneaked up on me.
I've had all of these for several years. Michael Kors Uptown Astor, Coach Legacy duffle in emerald, Coach vintage Sonoma small flap in aqua, Coach Chelsea crossbody in turquoise, and vintage Bottega Veneta. My camera doesn't capture blue greens well. These last two are more green than blue.
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The nylon bag I got last year as a reaction to covid but I've never used it. The aquamarine Balenciaga day is a gorgeous color that I can't seem to capture. The small bag is a vintage Coach Watson bag. It isn't really as dark as it looks in the picture. You can tell it is green IRL.

ETA: Lately I can't seem to get enough of blue-greens! I love this color.

Lovely variety of greens! I love the cute little coach bag, what is the style/number?

 

[southernbelle43]

Funny, I find the opposite to be true.

Me too. I can match orange to almost everything.

 

[whateve]

OOOh very nice! I like the the silver stainless steel watch with the taupe band the best! a red strap is a nice alternative too!

Congratulations!

I have to check out this colour!

Welcome back! it's so good to see you posting again!

That Trim! the Evelyne! I love the cw of coupon indiennes


I love MAC's cream sheen formula! most of my mac lipsticks are in that formula.

Ruby Woo is one of my faves!

Very understandable!

I like! very nice!!

Lovely variety of greens! I love the cute little coach bag, what is the style/number?

Thank you! Several of them are cute little Coach bags, which one did you like?
The one in the last picture is a Coach Watson bag 9981 from 1995.
The mint aqua is a Coach Sonoma small flap 4919 from 1996.
The turquoise croc one is a Coach Chelsea crossbody 37733 from 2016.

 

[whateve]

Nice array of green bags! I especially like the clutch and the clasp bag with the top handle.



Stunning bag!



Wow you are like the queen of green! I had that same Michael Kors bag once but in just brown. If you ever decide to sell that green one, holla at me...

Thanks! The Michael Kors bag spoils me with all the pockets! It is so easy to carry. The day I bought it, I had seen the same style at the full price store in leather, then found the suede version at the outlet, so I felt I was getting a great deal!

 

[CoachMaven]

I'm glad this post is here, this color(s) of the week is really forcing me to take an inventory of what I have. I did not realize how many green bags I own! I always thought it was a color I lacked and now I realize I have a lot in this color. Clearly a sign for an intervention....
My newest bag, the Coach reissue Ergo 33:

Bleecker large flap:

Legacy Turnlock? This one I'm unsure of the name:

Canteen:

Rogue 25:

Double zip grommet:

Market Tote:

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I love the look of this type of quilted bags and see them on other people and like them. I feel them up in stores. I even bought that red quilted, studded (so it didn’t feel so “lady-like”) Minkoff crossbody with the chain strap. And I can’t do it....they just aren’t me. Which is good because I can’t afford Chanel or Dior anyway! I just feel like they read “fussy and prissy” on me. I think you just have to either look like Deeda Blair and be perfectly upscale and quaffed to the max, or have that retro/badass/artistic, “I just threw this on” vibe (like so many of you.) And I am neither. So I will live Chanel and Dior fantasies through others and continue to appreciate them from afar, occasionally feelng up a puffy pretty covered in silky lambskin in the store.

Oh, I hear you! It´s been a long journey for me to find my perfect quilted bag. I´ve eyed so many, bought a cheap abro I hated and by coincidence found the New Lock. I´m not glamourous or upscale at all and so amazed these bags look natural on me even when I wear my sloppy homegear. It must be the quality of the bags and the "quiet" design that makes them totally unpretentious. The little quilted Kate Spade I bought for my daughter´s upcoming birthday looks totally off on me...
Re being affordable: both my New Lock and the Delidior are preloved. Good old SpiDior me sat in her web for a long time to get both at affordable prices. My mustard New Lock even was a total bargain at less than half of the others.
I couldn´t ever afford a recent Dior like the Caro, that is picking up the old designs, and it doesn´t bother me. The Caro has too many fussy (to me) details I don´t like.

 

[JenJBS]

Thank you! Several of them are cute little Coach bags, which one did you like?
The one in the last picture is a Coach Watson bag 9981 from 1995.View attachment 4998136
The mint aqua is a Coach Sonoma small flap 4919 from 1996.
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That is a lovely color!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Spectacular comparison cowgirlsboots. I like how there is room for both in your wardrobe.

Thank-you! xxx

 

[JenJBS]

I'm glad this post is here, this color(s) of the week is really forcing me to take an inventory of what I have. I did not realize how many green bags I own! I always thought it was a color I lacked and now I realize I have a lot in this color. Clearly a sign for an intervention....
My newest bag, the Coach reissue Ergo 33:
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Bleecker large flap:
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Legacy Turnlock? This one I'm unsure of the name:
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Canteen:
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Rogue 25:
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Double zip grommet:
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Market Tote:
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These are beautiful! Excellent show of different shades of green.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Funny, I find the opposite to be true.

This is exactly the point you made before: we are all different. I couldn´t get away with your stunning orange H bag. What looks totally natural on you would look totally off on me.

I used to love orange when I was younger- even wore full orange outfits, had orange shoes, but meanwhile as I´m going greyer by the minute and my skintone seems to change, too, orange doesn´t look good on me anymore.
I must admit I´m having problems to wear blue handbags, too. I have a few to go with certain vintage outfits, but for everyday use a blue handbag wouldn´t work for me, either.

 

[CoachMaven]

These are beautiful! Excellent show of different shades of green.

Thank you.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Gotta say...WOW! Does Coach make some stunning greens!

 

[keodi]

Thank you! Several of them are cute little Coach bags, which one did you like?
The one in the last picture is a Coach Watson bag 9981 from 1995.View attachment 4998136
The mint aqua is a Coach Sonoma small flap 4919 from 1996.
The turquoise croc one is a Coach Chelsea crossbody 37733 from 2016.View attachment 4998137

Thank you! I meant the Watson bag! it's beautiful, I love the dark shade of green!

I'm glad this post is here, this color(s) of the week is really forcing me to take an inventory of what I have. I did not realize how many green bags I own! I always thought it was a color I lacked and now I realize I have a lot in this color. Clearly a sign for an intervention....
My newest bag, the Coach reissue Ergo 33:
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Bleecker large flap:
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Legacy Turnlock? This one I'm unsure of the name:
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Canteen:
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Rogue 25:
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Double zip grommet:
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Market Tote:
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Beautiful greens! I love your Ergo bag!