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.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

I struggle with blue bags because I wear a lot of (a) jeans, so I’m not a fan of the blue-on-blue effect, and (b) black pants, and while black goes with everything, there’s a lot of shades of blue that I think don’t look good with black (pastel blues for example).

I find that a very dark blue, almost like a midnight blue or very dark navy is the most versatile in terms of going with other colors. But I know what you mean -- there are so many shades of blue and something like turquoise blue for instance is more of a pop color, while some other shades of blue (depending on the undertones) don't really go with everything even though they may appear to be neutral.

I am yet to catch up on all the posts, but have been admiring all the beautiful green bags this week! I have some color redundancies in my bag collection and I might need to go in and do a good sort out and maybe re-home duplicate colors and perhaps get a green bag at some point.

 

[Jereni]

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Finally getting around to posting my orange Henri Bendel Waldorf satchel. I had some fun today pairing it with a few outfits and other accessories -- a camel hair blazer, vintage earrings, also a string of coral beads, and a cream colored sweater to mention a few things. It's already dark and I missed capturing this one earlier when the sun was out so not sure if I got the exact color of the bag.

Very pretty bag! Looks like a great color to pair with the pieces you have selected.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Very pretty bag! Looks like a great color to pair with the pieces you have selected.

Thank you! You will see its twin in dark blue during blue week as that's in my collection too. I am debating if I should keep this one but still undecided as yet.

 

[ElainePG]

Here are the Kawa Oras that I am constipating ...that were still available (when I checked earlier this week)
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I’ve liked the first 2 since I saw it in late 2019 ( and couldn’t decide) Now I also find the 3rd colorway intriguing. The last one I think I will eliminate. I know..I need to see how which colorway fills holes in my wardrobe. I realize that while I love a riot of color (#2), I tend to wear neutrals (#1). DH called #3 Miami Dolphins..whatever, dude.

see my dilemna?

All this Kawa Ora talk got me excited, even though I hadn't considered it before. I just bought #4. It will fit beautifully into my wardrobe! (I'll show you mine if you show me yours!!!)

 

[880]

Popping in but not at all caught up. I hope to read the 10+ pages that I've missed out on and get caught up in the next few days. Hope everyone is keeping well!

Question for the group on whether this would be morally wrong. A friend of mine found a pre-loved Halston bag in a thrift store, that is practically brand new. She asked me if I would like it, given how fond I am of my clutches from the brand.
I was shocked to see that the bag looks very similar to the Givenchy Pandora. I mean, eerily similar, bar the different brand name and the fact that it's triangular rather than a box shape. Looking at the bag from the front, it could be mistaken for a Pandora. From the side, when carried, it looks like a slouchy pandora- you don't notice the slight difference in the overall shape.

I have always wanted to purchase a mini pandora but was not sure if the shape would work on me because I've never carried anything like it, and it is currently not a bag I can afford (nor would necessarily think to save up towards if I'm not certain whether the style is functional for me).

Would it be wrong to test out the style with the cheaper 'inspired' version? It's not a replica or direct copy. Halston is its own brand but this bag is very close to the real thing. I'll try to find a picture online to attach.
I'm actually torn because, to my simple mind, it looks so close to the real deal. Then again, I've never seen a pandora in real life, so maybe it doesn't look that similar to anyone else?

Where do you guys stand on using a cheaper version to test out a style, with the intention of upgrading to the real deal if the style works for you and becomes attainable at a later stage in life when finances permit?

Edit: found a picture...
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+1 with [USER=454481]@msd_bags, @whateve, and @Hazzelnut! This isn’t a replica! Enjoy!
Also, I did the same as @whateve, re the issey miyake bao bao look alike.
Congrats @ElainePG re the Kawa Ora!
Thank you for your compliment @momasaurus! I got the trim from brand JFA or brandoff for well under 1K usd in 2020.
@dcooney4, cannot wait to see what you are considering for a new formal dress for your DD’s wedding!

 

[ElainePG]

The second twilly is done. I am happy that I used the orange border for one side of the twilly. I really get two different looks! One has more contrast to the bag, one blends more. Now I can keep the handles from wearing more until I send it out to the spa. View attachment 4997890View attachment 4997891

These came out great! You are very talented.

 

[More bags]

I’ve tried blue bags several times but I never seem to get enough wear out of them. Which is weird because I love wearing pink, and blue and pink are one of my absolute favorite color combos.

I will say that I have my eye on a blue bag for later this year, which I suspect will be the one that sticks. This velvet flap is supposed to come out in the Chanel 21A collection and I think it is to die for. Would wear it with rich jewel-tone pink, rich jewel-tone green, black, even some shades of purple....

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In other ‘news’, I continue to have luck rotating vigorously through my bag collection since the start of the year. In Jan I wore every bag twice (other than my super summery Coach bag), and I’m on track again for this month.

Today broke this one out... this was one of my Jan purchases that I didn’t show off yet. BV mini pouch in the ‘amaranto’ color, which is a vibrant magenta pink - my favorite shade of pink. The color in this photo is pretty good, but in person I would say there is a slightly stronger purple modifier than this pic would suggest.
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Both are pretty and I can’t take my eyes off your Amarato mini pouch - stunning colour.

 

[More bags]

Well, I completely agree with you about Marco's outstanding customer service. When I decided to buy a bag from him, he was a joy to work with. He found the exact leather I was looking for (NOT on his web site… tucked away in a corner of his workshop) and he made suggestions about the type of hardware that would look good with that leather.

I'm thrilled with my (one & only) MM bag, the Luna, and before the pandemic had me sheltering in place I found myself reaching for it often. Everything about it is perfect.

I've not been tempted by any of his other bags, though. And, while I know many tPF members get all excited about customizing, like mixing a bunch of leather colors together, I must admit I'm generally not crazy about how those customized bags come out. The only way I customized my Luna was to have him make the strap a bit shorter for me, since I'm short. And to add a pocket on the back for my cell phone (but this was already one of the available options, so I assumed it would work… and it did!).

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Beautiful bag and great outfit. I love your necklace Elaine.

 

[More bags]

Here she is! Better late than never!!!
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I get happy looking at your yellow Bal, Elaine.

My green bags...

Mini Ina by Behno
MiniMAC by Rebecca Minkoff
Bianca by Brandon Blackwood

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Yummy bags, the colours and the leathers, so pretty!

 

[More bags]

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Finally getting around to posting my orange Henri Bendel Waldorf satchel. I had some fun today pairing it with a few outfits and other accessories -- a camel hair blazer, vintage earrings, also a string of coral beads, and a cream colored sweater to mention a few things. It's already dark and I missed capturing this one earlier when the sun was out so not sure if I got the exact color of the bag.

Great looking bag - I like the shape and colour.

 

[Bag peace]

I don't see any problem with it. It's an authentic Halston, and you aren't trying to pass it off as a Givenchy. It seems like a smart idea.

A style that quotes the style of another bag does not make it a replica and I would happily go for the Halston bag.

I think it is a great idea and sounds financially wise!

This isn’t a replica! Enjoy!

Thank you all so much! Unfortunately when my friend went back for the bag, she inspected it more closely and found that it was terribly mouldy on the inside. I've never been good at removing mould from leather (have attempted twice previously and no amount of brushing, product or airing out worked). I asked her to pass on it; maybe someone else will be able to clean it up and enjoy.
Oh well, at least the bag is on my radar now and I may be able to grab another further down the road.

I had some fun today pairing it with a few outfits and other accessories -- a camel hair blazer, vintage earrings, also a string of coral beads, and a cream colored sweater to mention a few things.

Love what you've done here. I always try to envisage how I'd style an orange bag. This is inspirational!

 

[dcooney4]

This MZW is beautiful!!!

Thanks!

 

[momasaurus]

+1 with [USER=454481]@msd_bags, @whateve, and @Hazzelnut! This isn’t a replica! Enjoy!
Also, I did the same as @whateve, re the issey miyake bao bao look alike.
Congrats @ElainePG re the Kawa Ora!
Thank you for your compliment @momasaurus! I got the trim from brand JFA or brandoff for well under 1K usd in 2020.
@dcooney4, cannot wait to see what you are considering for a new formal dress for your DD’s wedding!

Wow. I have quite a few items from both those sellers. Well, please think of me if you are ever contemplating rehoming that trim!

 

[dcooney4]

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Finally getting around to posting my orange Henri Bendel Waldorf satchel. I had some fun today pairing it with a few outfits and other accessories -- a camel hair blazer, vintage earrings, also a string of coral beads, and a cream colored sweater to mention a few things. It's already dark and I missed capturing this one earlier when the sun was out so not sure if I got the exact color of the bag.

I love the clean lines on this. The only henry bendel item I have is a fun strap .

 

[dcooney4]

I have discovered I don't like grey on bags on me, or at least not taupe grey.