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.

 

[JenJBS]

Like @Jereni, I too am lusting after a few bags.
Looking into getting another Ferragamo Studio bag in the smaller size. Waiting to see what new colors & prints come out for spring/summer.

Planning to purchase the LV Onthego in the MM size, black empreinte leather as a Mother’s Day gift to myself.

Looking into getting either my first Mulberry bag or my first Aspinal of London bag this year too.

Which Aspinal of London bags are you considering?

 

[whateve]

Thanks!

I use eBay because I am way too lazy to explore all the other options. PM me here, if you like, as we are not allowed to talk about buying/selling to/from each other.

Thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks for this info!

Mine is a 35 and as I was putting it away after taking pix, I thought - hm, not a big as I always think it is. My GP is actually bigger. a 31 would be very lovely, though.

There is a thread where you can post links to your ebay listings. I'm not sure where it is.

 

[Kimbashop]

Cute! I’ve been wanting a circle bag also. Haven’t found the right one yet.
This is not quite a circle bag but reminds me of the look. Might order this.

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I have this bag in a Berry color and I love it!-- you can see it on "red" week. It I like it in the moc croc as well.

 

[whateve]

I have a lot of blue bags! Blue is my favorite color.
First picture: Coach belted pouch 1997, Coach Janice's Legacy 2004, Coach Rambler's Legacy 2005, Coach Stroll Tote 1991, Coach X Peanuts Snoopy duffle 2015.
Second picture: Balenciaga Day outremer 2010, Balenciaga mini pompon bleu mineral 2013.
Third picture: Coach Poppy Spotlight tote 2010, Coach Hailey 2010, Coach Legacy pebbled drawstring 2013.
Fourth picture: Coach Mulberry bag 1992, Coach court bag 1999, Coach Dakota Ranger 1992.
Fifth picture: Henri Bendel No. 7 Flap 2015.
Sixth picture, my turquoise bags: Balenciaga Day aquamarine 2007, vintage Bottega Veneta, Coach Chelsea crossbody 2016.

I'm keeping my blue purples for purple week.


ETA: I forgot to tell how this differs from last year. The navy bags in fourth picture and the Balenciaga Pompon are new to me, purchased in 2020.

 

[baghabitz34]

Which Aspinal of London bags are you considering?

I like the Large Lottie in black quilted leather.

Also looking at the Midi London tote.

 

[baghabitz34]

I have a lot of blue bags! Blue is my favorite color.
First picture: Coach belted pouch 1997, Coach Janice's Legacy 2004, Coach Rambler's Legacy 2005, Coach Stroll Tote 1991, Coach X Peanuts Snoopy duffle 2015.
Second picture: Balenciaga Day outremer 2010, Balenciaga mini pompon bleu mineral 2013.
Third picture: Coach Poppy Spotlight tote 2010, Coach Hailey 2010, Coach Legacy pebbled drawstring 2013.
Fourth picture: Coach Mulberry bag 1992, Coach court bag 1999, Coach Dakota Ranger 1992.
Fifth picture: Henri Bendel No. 7 Flap 2015.
Sixth picture, my turquoise bags: Balenciaga Day aquamarine 2007, vintage Bottega Veneta, Coach Chelsea crossbody 2016.

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Beautiful blues!

 

[Kimbashop]

On me Guerlain #21 is a happy red, and not a scary red, if that makes sense? And now back to our regularly scheduled program. View attachment 5004134

That looks gorgeous on you!

I think that Guerlain might be my favorite formula. It wears well and evenly. Here is what #21 looks like on me (after coffee, so it has worn down a bit):

 

[baghabitz34]

February 2021 Stats:
0 bags in, 0 bags out. But I did purchase one on this last day of February.
1 SLG in, 0 SLGs out. Bought the Coach Nolita 15. It’s comparable in size & functionality to the LV mini pouchette.
4 pairs of shoes in (2 for my kid who’s having a growth spurt!), 2 pairs out
Some jewelry pieces from Saks Off 5th.

I didn’t carry all my red bags, but did use the oxblood Rogue, oxblood Dreamer, and bordeaux Cooper.

Working on moving some things out like toys the boy no longer plays with and clothes I no longer like or fit.

Carried 10 different bags this month.

 

[Kimbashop]

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

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. It is indeed a hard time. Wishing you well.

 

[880]

I have a lot of blue bags! Blue is my favorite color.
First picture: Coach belted pouch 1997, Coach Janice's Legacy 2004, Coach Rambler's Legacy 2005, Coach Stroll Tote 1991, Coach X Peanuts Snoopy duffle 2015.
Second picture: Balenciaga Day outremer 2010, Balenciaga mini pompon bleu mineral 2013.
Third picture: Coach Poppy Spotlight tote 2010, Coach Hailey 2010, Coach Legacy pebbled drawstring 2013.
Fourth picture: Coach Mulberry bag 1992, Coach court bag 1999, Coach Dakota Ranger 1992.
Fifth picture: Henri Bendel No. 7 Flap 2015.
Sixth picture, my turquoise bags: Balenciaga Day aquamarine 2007, vintage Bottega Veneta, Coach Chelsea crossbody 2016.

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ETA: I forgot to tell how this differs from last year. The navy bags in fourth picture and the Balenciaga Pompon are new to me, purchased in 2020.

I adore all of these! So beautiful!
@Hazzelnut, I love your cross stitch for your little Viking below as well as the Love pattern for your mom!

 

[JenJBS]

I like the Large Lottie in black quilted leather.
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Also looking at the Midi London tote.

Beautiful! Good luck deciding.

 

[Hazzelnut]

What are you cross stitching? I have a couple of cross stitch leaflets but the designs are kind of ambitious and involved, so I have not started on them. Just not sure I will ever finish them! I may need to look at some smaller or easier projects. Both are pictures meant to be framed.

Just finished this one for my nephew. He’s my little Viking. Am starting a triceratops for my brand new niece sometime this week, and them a doing an elephant family for my other new nephew!

I tend to stick to simpler designs, and occasionally mix and match elements I’ve seen to create my own pattern.

I come from a line of dress and quilt makers, unfortunately that has skipped me and cross stitch is the most I can do!

 

[whateve]

Just finished this one for my nephew. He’s my little Viking. Am starting a triceratops for my brand new niece sometime this week, and them a doing an elephant family for my other new nephew!

I tend to stick to simpler designs, and occasionally mix and match elements I’ve seen to create my own pattern.

I come from a line of dress and quilt makers, unfortunately that has skipped me and cross stitch is the most I can do!

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That's so cute! I used to do a lot of counted cross stitch. I have several unfinished projects but can't get back into it. It seems so hard to figure out where I left off.

 

[Hazzelnut]

That's so cute! I used to do a lot of counted cross stitch. I have several unfinished projects but can't get back into it. It seems so hard to figure out where I left off.

Thank you! It’s so difficult to pick up where you left off. Last summer my mum turned sixty and I finally finished the pattern I’d started 5 years previously for her. There was just so much red and blue, and it became a headache. Learnt my lesson to only do smaller designs from now on.

She was delighted with it though so it made it worth it. My brother moved to Philadelphia a decade ago and the Love statue makes her smile and feel closer to him. Especially now he’s settled down and there’s no chance of him returning to Ireland.

 

[BowieFan1971]

@sherrylynn, @BowieFan1971, @Purses & Perfumes re: the Bolide, I am a biased fan, I have a 31 in Etain clemence. Re: sizing, 31 is good for me, I use it as a day bag, it fits a notebook and has plenty of room for what I carry. I believe some use a 35 as a work bag, or just enjoy larger bags. As for colours, so many wonderful choices: black, bleu nuit ... I would love raisin and prune in any bag. In summary, my Bolide is neutral, versatile - handheld and shoulder bag, great all purpose bag, fits a notebook, under the radar ... it’s one of my most frequently carried bags for the past four years. At the risk of boring you with my often shared archive pics,
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Love it! I saw a black Bolide in Togo and it felt too light and had no visual dimension. I love the supple look of the Clemence so much better. Yours is so pretty. I am going to look at the 31 and see what I think...it may be too big. I might need/want a 27. If they have both, I will look at both. But buy preloved, of course!