2021 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Any one else?

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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.

 

[Sparkletastic]

I used a credit card. But now I've figured out a solution. It's a going away gift for a friend moving cross country. She isn't in to bags, but I'd like her to have a pretty bag when she meets her new neighbors - and it is beautiful to look at. She's not the leather snob that certain designers have turned me into; so the imperfections in the leather don't matter to her. And since she'll use it for the move, she needs a bag that doesn't need to be babied - since (at least for me) there is no babying the bag you're using during a move. Since the leather is already imperfect, no need to baby it. Bonus - her kids love it. Her daughter loves the 'p'etty' hardware, and straps on the bottom. Her son's favorite color is red, so to him this is a huge improvement on her old tan bag.

What a great resolution for the bag. You’re a good friend.

I’m lusting after a few lol, and trying to just wait it out to see which ones ‘stick’ in my head.

There’s the DeMellier I posted earlier. The good news there is that it’s what I would consider affordable.

Unfortunately there’s also Chanels. I want to get a Coco Handle, and this is available preloved. Have always wanted a Chanel tweed and this with the sequins and the multiple color threads would go with so much.
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And then there’s this which I think will come out in the summer:
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I’ve discovered and am now crushing on Valextra:
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And I’m loving this Ted Baker bag for some reason lol. This is one where I’m hoping the desire will die off if I just wait and don’t buy it right away.
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Those are all great bags to lust after.
And, that Ted Baker is soooo not my style...and I love it. This is why I can never say never on things. Lol! I’m not familiar with his bags. How is the leather?

So very sorry to read that you have lost another friend. Sending pink light your way for clarity and comfort.
I am not buying any bags either, but - yes - I lust after the Ferragamo studio (esp @Cookiefiend's red). If there comes a time when I want to treat myself to a nice bag, it might be that. No rush.

Thank you so much. I’ve never had anyone send me pink light. I looked it up and what a wonderful thing to do. It’s much appreciated.

 

[missie1]

Ive been absent playing in jewelry land as I‘m working on my wrist stacks. For my green items I only have my Chanel card case. and Fendi crossbody. Both are new and never used

 

[Sparkletastic]

OMG! I figured that my hermit in the cave routine should have some benefit so I just got Invisalign. I aways had straight teeth but noticed some were shifting over the last few years. So, I decided why not preserve my smile and dental health?

Well...its almost the end of week one and I hate / love them. No pain but I’m very aware in an unpleasant way of the plastic in my mouth. And, I have a lisp that I read will go away.

But, on the bright side, I’ve lost 3 pounds. Its a hassle to take them out, brush & floss my teeth and clean the retainers if I eat or drink anything but water. So...the mindless covid snacking has come to a screeching halt. LOL!

Anyone else have any type of braces / invisalign as an adult? What did you think about it? Tips and tricks?

Anyone else getting other “work” done? One of my acquaintances is getting breast implants due to home time at Covid. I’ve read of people getting facial plastic surgery because they can recover during home time.

Lots of different ways to cope and use the time...

 

[whateve]

OMG! I figured that my hermit in the cave routine should have some benefit so I just got Invisalign. I aways had straight teeth but noticed some were shifting over the last few years. So, I decided why not preserve my smile and dental health?

Well...its almost the end of week one and I hate / love them. No pain but I’m very aware in an unpleasant way of the plastic in my mouth. And, I have a lisp that I read will go away.

But, on the bright side, I’ve lost 3 pounds. Its a hassle to take them out, brush & floss my teeth and clean the retainers if I eat or drink anything but water. So...the mindless covid snacking has come to a screeching halt. LOL!

Anyone else have any type of braces / invisalign as an adult? What did you think about it? Tips and tricks?

Anyone else getting other “work” done? One of my acquaintances is getting breast implants due to home time at Covid. I’ve read of people getting facial plastic surgery because they can recover during home time.

Lots of different ways to cope and use the time...

I'm not getting any work done, but I'm growing out my hair. I figure I want to see how long it will get, but I might end up cutting it if we start socializing more.

I'm also knitting, crocheting, and considering needlepoint. I'm surrounded by yarn.

I need Invisalign to keep me from snacking!

 

[JenJBS]

What a great resolution for the bag. You’re a good friend.
And, that Ted Baker is soooo not my style...and I love it. This is why I can never say never on things. Lol! I’m not familiar with his bags. How is the leather?

Thanks! She's been a great friend to me, and I'm glad we'll at least be able to stay in touch on social media. Her parents, and her husband's parents live her, so I'll also get to see her and the kids when they come to visit family.

I have a couple Ted Baker bags. I'd say the leather is average. Not spectacular, not bad. Got both mine on great sales at Nordstrom Rack. I went into his boutique in San Diego a few times several years ago. Really enjoyed it, and still have a sweater I got, that is really comfortable and still looks great.

 

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Sparkle’s FEBRURARY 2021 Stats

Bags In / Out: 0
SLG’s In / Out: 0
No other purchases or sales.

I did just put the Dior tote got in Jan up for sale on here and on the usual sites. It’s absolutely adorable but my new work laptop won’t fit. I priced it well so hopefully it sells quickly. I’m “over” selling anything.

Anyone lusting after a bag? I’m still lusting after the mini buckets (which I would wear non covid) and the Prada monochrome bag (which I know I don’t need because it doesn’t really elevate or add meaningful breadth to my collection.)

So, I’m going to try to not buy any bags til the covid situation is such that I can go back out and about and actually enjoy my bags / wardrobe. I’m just so tired of the boredom of sheltering in place that my mind is trying to find excitement. Most of the people I know are socializing again as if something has changed (which it hasn’t in my country). We personally don’t have factors that put us at higher risk but we feel SIP is the right thing to do. And, I just lost another friend to covid last week. It’s just after a year it’s getting HARD!!!

Sparkle, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Sending my deepest condolences.

 

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I’m lusting after a few lol, and trying to just wait it out to see which ones ‘stick’ in my head.

There’s the DeMellier I posted earlier. The good news there is that it’s what I would consider affordable.

Unfortunately there’s also Chanels. I want to get a Coco Handle, and this is available preloved. Have always wanted a Chanel tweed and this with the sequins and the multiple color threads would go with so much.
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And then there’s this which I think will come out in the summer:
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I’ve discovered and am now crushing on Valextra:
View attachment 5004378

And I’m loving this Ted Baker bag for some reason lol. This is one where I’m hoping the desire will die off if I just wait and don’t buy it right away.
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Great eye candy Jereni. I’ve been loving the Valextra Iside for over a year. I was just looking at it before I read your post! The pic looks like the Oyster Mini Iside, which colour and size are you interested in?

 

[Jereni]

Those are all great bags to lust after.
And, that Ted Baker is soooo not my style...and I love it. This is why I can never say never on things. Lol! I’m not familiar with his bags. How is the leather?

I have never owned a Ted Baker which is why I’m trying to hold off buying it. It’s so random but I like how it’s different. ’s actually not my style either but I just keep pulling up the pic.

OMG! I figured that my hermit in the cave routine should have some benefit so I just got Invisalign. I aways had straight teeth but noticed some were shifting over the last few years. So, I decided why not preserve my smile and dental health?

Well...its almost the end of week one and I hate / love them. No pain but I’m very aware in an unpleasant way of the plastic in my mouth. And, I have a lisp that I read will go away.

But, on the bright side, I’ve lost 3 pounds. Its a hassle to take them out, brush & floss my teeth and clean the retainers if I eat or drink anything but water. So...the mindless covid snacking has come to a screeching halt. LOL!

Anyone else have any type of braces / invisalign as an adult? What did you think about it? Tips and tricks?

Anyone else getting other “work” done? One of my acquaintances is getting breast implants due to home time at Covid. I’ve read of people getting facial plastic surgery because they can recover during home time.

Lots of different ways to cope and use the time...

Definitely interested to hear how this goes. I prob need to get Invisalign here soon. In recent months/year I’ve had a gap developing between my two front teeth and I hate it. Never had it for all my life and now it’s gap tooth city.

My husband did it to straighten out his lower teeth and it worked well.

I have a couple Ted Baker bags. I'd say the leather is average. Not spectacular, not bad. Got both mine on great sales at Nordstrom Rack. I went into his boutique in San Diego a few times several years ago. Really enjoyed it, and still have a sweater I got, that is really comfortable and still looks great.

Thanks for the info on the brand.

 

[Sparkletastic]

I have never owned a Ted Baker which is why I’m trying to hold off buying it. It’s so random but I like how it’s different. ’s actually not my style either but I just keep pulling up the pic.



Definitely interested to hear how this goes. I prob need to get Invisalign here soon. In recent months/year I’ve had a gap developing between my two front teeth and I hate it. Never had it for all my life and now it’s gap tooth city.

My husband did it to straighten out his lower teeth and it worked well.



Thanks for the info on the brand.

Not to enable but the Tom Ford handbag is at a great price which is perfect for when you want something that would be more of a novelty in your wardrobe.

 

[Sparkletastic]

WELCOME TO BLUE AND INDIGO WEEK!

Time to show off all your royal blue, indigo, turquoise, teal, robin’s egg, navy, denim, sky, lapis and azure beauties!

 

[Bag peace]

And, I just lost another friend to covid last week. It’s just after a year it’s getting HARD!!!

I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.

I hear you on how hard this is getting, and how many people are acting as though nothing's going on and socializing as before.
I lost my former boss to covid last week and have a friend on a ventilator as I type this. I'm SIP until things are actually under control..can't wrap my head around the denial I'm seeing a year into this horror story.

Anyone else have any type of braces / invisalign as an adult? What did you think about it? Tips and tricks?

When I had my accident and my cheekbones/jaws were crushed, I had to wear braces for 2 years so that my teeth wouldn't fall out of my mouth (managed to save most of them ).
I woke up from surgery and found them already on my teeth, and was convinced I was dreaming and they weren't real, lol. They got removed when my bones had fully healed but I hated every moment of the braces. I never got used to them and they always hurt. Most likely due to the circumstances as I hear most people adapt very quickly.

It's not the same as invisalign since these were wire braces, but what worked for me when I was lisping was to read aloud. It helps your tongue learn to work around the braces/plastic tray.

I have a couple Ted Baker bags. I'd say the leather is average. Not spectacular, not bad.

Seconded. People often think Ted Baker is on par with other contemporary brands like Coach or Kate Spade but, it's really not. The clothes are mostly poly-blend and the leather they use is not good. I've seen some nice card cases where they used better quality leather, but the bags, on the whole, are always very cute yet not nice enough quality, imo.

 

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March Shopping Your Closet Challenges
Brought to you by @Sparkletastic ❤

1. March 8th is International Women’s Day with the colors purple and green. Fun fact: Historically, purple was a colour that denoted justice and dignity, and now it is used to represent women. Green is a symbol of hope. Today, purple is the colour of International Women’s Day, and combined with green represents the feminist movement. Wear your purple and green bags, slg’s, scarfs this month.
2. March 20th is the International Day of Happiness. Wear the bag that makes you happiest at least twice this month even if it doesn’t necessarily fit your outfit or where you’re going (e.g. an evening bag to the grocery store)
3. “March” it Out the Door - List that one bag that keeps hanging around at an aggressive price so it goes this month (alternatively donate or gift it)

Non bag challenge: Digital Declutter - delete unused apps, delete the documents you don’t need, delete emails you don’t need to refer to, unsubscribe from email lists/newsletters, clear out your downloads folder, clean up your bookmarks, organize, delete and back up your photos.

 

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February & YTD Update, Stats and Challenges

• February Challenges
  • Valentine's Day / Lunar New Year
    • Chanel Burgundy Coco Handle - 3x
    • Chanel Red Reissue - 3x
    • Chanel Red Wallet on Chain - 2x
    • Hermes Rouge H Garden Party - 2x
  • Remove 28 in 28 - 33 items out, clothing, bottles of languishing sauces in the fridge, lipsticks (curated my lipsticks as a result of the red lipstick conversation), cooking magazines
• Carried 17 bags / 17
• Read 1 book
• I‘ve enjoyed carrying my red and burgundy bags throughout winter, perhaps even more than my black bags.

Feb 2021 Stats
Bags - 0 in, 0 out
SLGs - 0 in, 0 out

YTD Stats
Bags - 0 in, 0 out
SLGs - 0 in, 0 out

 

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Edit: @Sparkletastic, I’m so sorry for your loss.

Here is my Grey to stay Coach Prairie satchelView attachment 5000716. Wore it to my mom’s and it put a smile on my DH’s face. I think a scarf helps...this one is a Jean Patou pocket square.

I love this bag and rhe color!
@Hazzelnut, would love to see your custom cross stitches! And, I th8nk if you were obsessed with a particular tweed bag, you should go for it!
@Sparkletastic, I’ve been postponing Invisalign’s for a few months now, but have an appt in a few weeks (they’ve already taken measurements and told me that, due to age, my teeth are shifting). I’ve also taken covid as an opportunity to ‘have work done’ as you termed it. . I originally was referred to a specialist for dark skin laser due to hyperpigmentation issues. and have also done laser does he skin rejuvenation (I’ve messed up my skin texture due to past experimentation with homemade essential oil concoctions); and with Botox and filler. My Botox lasts longer than the average (my dermatologist pioneered dark skin laser and is a non invasive treatment expert). (Lasemd to prevent hyperpigmentation; Pico+ laser for brown spots; picosure fore overall rejuvenation, and one other). I do Vollure filler for around the lips and laugh lines and Botox along the eyebrow forehead etc. brazilian laser hair removal (gentle wave) is painful and pricy but worth it. Note: if you have any laser work done, it’s important to avoid the sun (we went on a much needed break to Canuan, British Grenadines after covid vaccines, multiple PCR covid tests (before during and after, and multiple stunts of quarantine —including during the vacation — and private transport for part of the trip, so I used SPF 70 everywhere plus hats, umbrellas etc). also, if you have filler, you aren’t supposed to have dental work done for a few weeks afterwards (otherwise the filler will shift). The filler’s effects are cumulative.
@BowieFan1971, I highly recommend the 35 Trim II, phw for a black bag. IMO it’s proportions are much for graceful and flattering than the 31. Easily understood 1K from recommended reseller sites.
Blue week: here are some of my favorite blue bags
Blue Jean JPG Birkin, phw; blue obscure JPG shoulder kelly, phw (blue canvas strap from Etsy seller shoulderbagstrap; blue abysse 28 sellier kelly, brushed phw; metallic blue chanel chocolate bar bag. . . My favorite Coupons indiennes cashmere silk GM in blue canard, potiron. And, an older Jardin maharani. and, here’s a pic from hotel quarantine while at the Mandarin Oriental, Canuan...

 

[Hazzelnut]

OMG! I figured that my hermit in the cave routine should have some benefit so I just got Invisalign. I aways had straight teeth but noticed some were shifting over the last few years. So, I decided why not preserve my smile and dental health?

Well...its almost the end of week one and I hate / love them. No pain but I’m very aware in an unpleasant way of the plastic in my mouth. And, I have a lisp that I read will go away.

But, on the bright side, I’ve lost 3 pounds. Its a hassle to take them out, brush & floss my teeth and clean the retainers if I eat or drink anything but water. So...the mindless covid snacking has come to a screeching halt. LOL!

Anyone else have any type of braces / invisalign as an adult? What did you think about it? Tips and tricks?

Anyone else getting other “work” done? One of my acquaintances is getting breast implants due to home time at Covid. I’ve read of people getting facial plastic surgery because they can recover during home time.

Lots of different ways to cope and use the time...

No work done for me, but all my friends and siblings seem to be having babies (8 so far!) so I’ve been doing non-stop custom cross stitches!!