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 occasionally make lowball offers, although I definitely hate it when others do it to me!

Ditto. It doesn't cost anything to ask and it's not required to respond. Once in awhile I'm shocked and my offer gets accepted & I get to celebrate a real bargain! Considering that every few months a package just gets lost forever and I never see the item or the money ever again, it balances things out if a few times a year I also get a jaw dropping low price! But I would never get such deals if I never made low offers. Of course I'm not offering half price or anything, I'm offering usually 60% as my opening negotiation move. Then again I'm the daughter and granddaughter of a long line of Persian bazaar salesmen so I live to wheel and deal and negotiate; I think it's fun.
Clearly I'm in the minority in this group but I was born with bargain hunting blood. I live for buying low and selling high to buy more lows!!

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I need honest opinions, pretty please. These pictures are rubbish but they show what I need shown.
Do we like it in the original black or the direction I'm going in now?

The paint is only the first coat and is not yet fully blended; I'm just trying to get an idea of which colours I'd use if I carried on. This can still be stripped back to the original black at this point.
Really would appreciate everyone's honest thoughts because my head is so foggy that I really shouldn't have touched this project right now.

So, what do my pocket friends think?
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So pretty with blue!!

 

[Cookiefiend]

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Really really cute!

 

[Vintage Leather]

Too flat with the black on black. Butterflies are supposed to be pretty, not goth angels of death.

Actually, butterflies are believed to be psychopomps; sacred to Psyche, queen of the Dead and Spring. Those cheerful, bright happy colorful beings guide the deserving lost to their reward.

So, Angels of Death, but not goth ones.

 

[keodi]

Hope nobody minds me doing my Feb stats a little early.

Bags out: 2- Boktier Honore and Jack French London (both already out the door).
Bags in: 1- Mr. Grumpy (still haven't identified the brand but I love it more each day).
SLGs in: 0
SLGs out: 1- Yellow SLG hand-painted and stitched for me by a cancer survivor when I was in Turkey.
This one was unexpected and very hard to let go of. The memories attached are so dear to me but, I tried my best yet couldn't make it work in any capacity. The closure won't snap shut and nobody can change it for me without destroying the leather and removing the hand-painted portion that is the most beautiful part of the pouch.
Yesterday I used it as a wallet in my bag when I went to get groceries and the check out girl admired it. I told her the story behind it and told her it won't open/close anymore so it's driving me crazy, and she said stuff like that never bothers her, and that her current wallet has a broken zip but she doesn't mind at all.
After I left the store, I realized that she had really liked it and was not just being polite, so I went back and gave it to her. I've never seen anyone light up like that! Good deed done.
I will always have my memory of the lovely woman who painted it for me. I still have a hand-painted bag strap from her and use it all the time. And I have hopes of returning to Turkey one of these days, and since I know her workshop address, I plan to buy another couple of bags from her, only with zipper closures because, lesson learned!

Doing quite well in curating this year. I wasn't expecting to have released as many bags as I have so far. Would like to slowly release 3 or 4 more this year but am not pressuring myself.

Great job on this months stats!

I need honest opinions, pretty please. These pictures are rubbish but they show what I need shown.
Do we like it in the original black or the direction I'm going in now?

The paint is only the first coat and is not yet fully blended; I'm just trying to get an idea of which colours I'd use if I carried on. This can still be stripped back to the original black at this point.
Really would appreciate everyone's honest thoughts because my head is so foggy that I really shouldn't have touched this project right now.

So, what do my pocket friends think?
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I love the blue purple metallic!

I am joining this thread a little late, but have thoroughly enjoyed reading all your goals for 2021. We will be moving sometime this year and in preparation I am looking at my closet and reevaluating much of what I own. I don't want to pack and move more than I need to, and it would feel good to settle into our new home with a more streamlined wardrobe and bag collection.

My goals are:

1. Wear what I buy. This might sound simple, but it forces me to stop shopping for my fantasy lifestyle and shop for the lifestyle I have now. I have kids, don't work outside the home, and have a pretty casual style. Thanks to Covid, we don't go out to events at all (though I know that will change one day). I need to spend more on things that I will wear/use regularly and stop spending money on beautiful thing that will just sit in my closet.

2. Take care of bags that need some love. I have at least two vintage bags that I won't carry/sell/give away until they get some minor repairs. Its time to take care of them and either use them or pass them on to someone who will.

3. Let go of the pieces that don't serve me anymore. I have some lovely things that just don't suit my current lifestyle, and it's time to honest about whether or not I will use them in the future.

great goals! especially #1

 

[keodi]

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you look fantastic! i love the look on you!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Posting my February stats early too!
Bags in or out - 2 in, 0 out, but I have 2 listed. The two in were the Lady Dior (), and a Ferragamo Studio Tote that I couldn't resist.
SLGs - zero in or out. I have listed my H Silk'in wallet because I think it's too big now.
Scarves in or out - 3 Scarves in (ELenK, Od'unJ and JdS), and 5 (five!) scarves out! Woot! But only one of the five was a 90, the rest were gavs... I think they're breeding in there - I swear I didn't have that many!

Books read - I finished Great Expectations and then watched the 1946 film. The book was better. I've started Sense and Sensibility.

The Great Basement Purge was sidetracked by the gray February weather - MEH.
I did however purge several pairs of shoes, and took down the last of the holiday decorations - 'snowflakes' on the dining room table and a small Dicken's Village arrangement of 2 churches and its surrounding greenery. I had left them up to cheer myself up with, but the weather is getting warmer and the sun is out longer every day, which helps. I've signed up for my COVID vaccine too!

 

[Jereni]

Hope nobody minds me doing my Feb stats a little early.

Bags out: 2- Boktier Honore and Jack French London (both already out the door).
Bags in: 1- Mr. Grumpy (still haven't identified the brand but I love it more each day).
SLGs in: 0
SLGs out: 1- Yellow SLG hand-painted and stitched for me by a cancer survivor when I was in Turkey.
This one was unexpected and very hard to let go of. The memories attached are so dear to me but, I tried my best yet couldn't make it work in any capacity. The closure won't snap shut and nobody can change it for me without destroying the leather and removing the hand-painted portion that is the most beautiful part of the pouch.
Yesterday I used it as a wallet in my bag when I went to get groceries and the check out girl admired it. I told her the story behind it and told her it won't open/close anymore so it's driving me crazy, and she said stuff like that never bothers her, and that her current wallet has a broken zip but she doesn't mind at all.
After I left the store, I realized that she had really liked it and was not just being polite, so I went back and gave it to her. I've never seen anyone light up like that! Good deed done.
I will always have my memory of the lovely woman who painted it for me. I still have a hand-painted bag strap from her and use it all the time. And I have hopes of returning to Turkey one of these days, and since I know her workshop address, I plan to buy another couple of bags from her, only with zipper closures because, lesson learned!

Doing quite well in curating this year. I wasn't expecting to have released as many bags as I have so far. Would like to slowly release 3 or 4 more this year but am not pressuring myself.

What a lovely story! I’m so glad it was able to go to someone that appreciated it. And good job on the curating this month!

Posting my February stats early too!
Bags in or out - 2 in, 0 out, but I have 2 listed. The two in were the Lady Dior (), and a Ferragamo Studio Tote that I couldn't resist.
SLGs - zero in or out. I have listed my H Silk'in wallet because I think it's too big now.
Scarves in or out - 3 Scarves in (ELenK, Od'unJ and JdS), and 5 (five!) scarves out! Woot! But only one of the five was a 90, the rest were gavs... I think they're breeding in there - I swear I didn't have that many!

Books read - I finished Great Expectations and then watched the 1946 film. The book was better. I've started Sense and Sensibility.

The Great Basement Purge was sidetracked by the gray February weather - MEH.
I did however purge several pairs of shoes, and took down the last of the holiday decorations - 'snowflakes' on the dining room table and a small Dicken's Village arrangement of 2 churches and its surrounding greenery. I had left them up to cheer myself up with, but the weather is getting warmer and the sun is out longer every day, which helps. I've signed up for my COVID vaccine too!

Im with you - the last of the winter decor just came down last weekend. And I also signed up to get notified if the vaccine becomes available early - for some reason I’m optimistic about it happening.

Eager to post my bag stats but there will be changes this weekend so I need to wait...

 

[doni]

So jelous of all of you living in places where you can expect vaccines to be available in the short term...

@dreamlet welcome and good luck with your very good goals!

@jblended super impressed with that paint work! Do not go back to the black! So fun.

Then again I'm the daughter and granddaughter of a long line of Persian bazaar salesmen so I live to wheel and deal and negotiate; I think it's fun.

I love this

I am also someone who makes low offers. I know many people in the forum hate this or even feel offended. But to me, if you are allowing offers within a certain percentage (you can always limit this) then it cannot be so shocking. No need to accept them, and I know I have got some amazing bargains this way and I don’t even buy that much... so why would I not try?

Actually, butterflies are believed to be psychopomps; sacred to Psyche, queen of the Dead and Spring. Those cheerful, bright happy colorful beings guide the deserving lost to their reward.

So, Angels of Death, but not goth ones.

I have always found butterflies more than a bit spooky to be honest

 

[JenJBS]

I am joining this thread a little late, but have thoroughly enjoyed reading all your goals for 2021. We will be moving sometime this year and in preparation I am looking at my closet and reevaluating much of what I own. I don't want to pack and move more than I need to, and it would feel good to settle into our new home with a more streamlined wardrobe and bag collection.

My goals are:

1. Wear what I buy. This might sound simple, but it forces me to stop shopping for my fantasy lifestyle and shop for the lifestyle I have now. I have kids, don't work outside the home, and have a pretty casual style. Thanks to Covid, we don't go out to events at all (though I know that will change one day). I need to spend more on things that I will wear/use regularly and stop spending money on beautiful thing that will just sit in my closet.

2. Take care of bags that need some love. I have at least two vintage bags that I won't carry/sell/give away until they get some minor repairs. Its time to take care of them and either use them or pass them on to someone who will.

3. Let go of the pieces that don't serve me anymore. I have some lovely things that just don't suit my current lifestyle, and it's time to honest about whether or not I will use them in the future.

Welcome! Excellent goals! Good luck with the move.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Thank you!

Thank you!
Yes, mums are awesome! I'm so spoiled!

Here's a quick picture of the strap. I have nothing to hang it off of to show it properly, but I'll try to post a better picture later. It's just a bunch of colours she splashed across the leather, but I watched her paint and then cut the strips of the leather to make the straps. Very fond memories! I use this strap a lot with my blue bags. It is very comfortable on the shoulder.
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That strap is beautiful!!!! I am sure that little wallet you gave that girl was stunning!

 

[whateve]

I can see it is frustrating. With poshmark you do not accept the item unless it is ok. I have gotten something that was not as described. I immediately sent them photos to prove it and they took it right back no hassle at all. I now read the reviews people have gotten before purchasing. That has made a big difference and the last few items that I bought were fantastic. I also now sell on there and describe every tiny flaw if something has one. There are great sellers on there. As with everything do a bit of research first. Right now I am waiting for something from a new seller that only had two reviews. I decided to take my chances but the item is rare .

I just started selling on Posh. I'm glad buyers are willing to take a chance on new sellers. I just got my third 5 star review. I've bought 3 or 4 things. All were great.

 

[whateve]

I need honest opinions, pretty please. These pictures are rubbish but they show what I need shown.
Do we like it in the original black or the direction I'm going in now?

The paint is only the first coat and is not yet fully blended; I'm just trying to get an idea of which colours I'd use if I carried on. This can still be stripped back to the original black at this point.
Really would appreciate everyone's honest thoughts because my head is so foggy that I really shouldn't have touched this project right now.

So, what do my pocket friends think?
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I love what you've done!

 

[BowieFan1971]

I am joining this thread a little late, but have thoroughly enjoyed reading all your goals for 2021. We will be moving sometime this year and in preparation I am looking at my closet and reevaluating much of what I own. I don't want to pack and move more than I need to, and it would feel good to settle into our new home with a more streamlined wardrobe and bag collection.

My goals are:

1. Wear what I buy. This might sound simple, but it forces me to stop shopping for my fantasy lifestyle and shop for the lifestyle I have now. I have kids, don't work outside the home, and have a pretty casual style. Thanks to Covid, we don't go out to events at all (though I know that will change one day). I need to spend more on things that I will wear/use regularly and stop spending money on beautiful thing that will just sit in my closet.

2. Take care of bags that need some love. I have at least two vintage bags that I won't carry/sell/give away until they get some minor repairs. Its time to take care of them and either use them or pass them on to someone who will.

3. Let go of the pieces that don't serve me anymore. I have some lovely things that just don't suit my current lifestyle, and it's time to honest about whether or not I will use them in the future.

I used to be a “saver”...I would buy something nice because it was beautiful or fantastic quality and a great buy, then never wear or use it because I was saving it for some occasion or because I didn’t want to ruin it. With changes in weight, I have given away beautiful things I have never worn but now cannot because they no longer fit me. A waste on so many levels! Well, I stopped doing that. Things like bags and clothes are made to be worn, used, not sit in a drawer or closet. So now I use my nice things. I could afford to get it without debt and I deserve to have done nice things, so I deserve to use them.

 

[BowieFan1971]

So jelous of all of you living in places where you can expect vaccines to be available in the short term...

@dreamlet welcome and good luck with your very good goals!

@jblended super impressed with that paint work! Do not go back to the black! So fun.



I love this

I am also someone who makes low offers. I know many people in the forum hate this or even feel offended. But to me, if you are allowing offers within a certain percentage (you can always limit this) then it cannot be so shocking. No need to accept them, and I know I have got some amazing bargains this way and I don’t even buy that much... so why would I not try?



I have always found butterflies more than a bit spooky to be honest

On Poshmark, you cannot set offer parameters, so you often get them for as much as 50% of your reasonable and researched listing price. Mercari only allows official offers of 25% off or less, but I get messages with 40-50% off. If I jacked up my prices or did not look to make sure my price is within market value and competitive, I would understand lowballs. But I do the research. If I wanted to sell it for 59% of what I am asking and lose money, I would list it at that price. I am willing to consider an offer of 20% or less, but that’s it.