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.

 

[dcooney4]

My BLUE Bags

I have think blue is one of the prettiest colors for bags! But, I wear a lot of black (and don’t care for navy and black together) so I have to be strategic about finding the right shades and / or the right opportunities to wear them.

2016:
• Gucci Soho Tote in teal nubuck with ghw
• Kate Spade Saturday Mini A bag in cobalt leather with ghw
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Neither of these bags were my “usual” which is why I no longer own them. But, the Gucci was such a stunning saturated turquoise that I did my best to carry a big bag (didn’t work). And, I loved the electric blue of the Kate Spade but the cheap hardware drove me batty.

2021:
• Miss Dior Sliding Chain in Blu Persan lambskin w/shw
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I absolutely ADORE this bag!! It’s the perfect size, the lambskin is silky yet tough as nails and the rich color makes me giggly happy!

• Gucci Small Dionysus in Navy calfskin with aged silver hw
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Mr. Sparkle bought this for me on our last vacation and I love the way it looks. BUT, its sooooo small. I don’t like big bags but it feels like playing bad tetris because it’s small and rigid. I wish I had gotten one size up but he thought this size looked better on me. I love that we help each other with our wardrobes but given his recent fascination with me wearing smaller bags, he’s fired from size suggestions going forward. LOL!

I adore your small Gucci.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Use an OTC retinol...The Ordinary makes some great ones and they are inexpensive. Start with a .25% or .5%, work up to a 1%. Works as well as a prescription. But just takes a little longer and is WAY more skin friendly. Too harsh and you risk sensitizing your skin and causing hyperpigmentation (dark spots). Work your way in...once a week for 2-3 weeks, then 2x a week for 2-3 weeks, then every other day for 2-3 weeks, then possibly every day. ALWAYS at NIGHT, NEVER in DAY...increases sun sensitivity. Make sure your face is dry before you apply it. If you start experiencing dryness, flaking or dullness at any stage, then drop back on frequency of usages you do not need to use it every day for it to be effective...every other day is my sweet spot. I can’t use it every day. Most important...SPF, SPF, SPF! I don’t care if you are going outside or not, if it is daylight hours, wear SPF, ESPECIALLY if using retinopathy.

OOOH! Thanks for the advice! I’m ordering it now! Any other skincare product tips? Please share!
And, I agree on sunscreen. I have always slathered sunscreen all over (I use body lotion with sunscreen) and wear hats if I’m going to be in the sun for any length of time. Best “investment” in me i’ve made other than education. LOL!

Your blue bags are beautiful!

I adore your small Gucci.

Thank you for the compliments!

 

[whateve]

February stats

bags in 1
bags out 0
slgs in 0
slgs out 0

ytd
bags in 1
bags out 0
slgs in 1
slgs out 0

Yesterday was the one of the few days in nearly a year that I actually carried a bag. We went out twice, once to eat on a restaurant patio and the other to get takeout. Now that we've been vaccinated, we are getting braver. I carried my new to me bag. It's a vintage Coach (what else!) from 1997. I already had this style in red.

 

[keodi]

My BLUE Bags

I have think blue is one of the prettiest colors for bags! But, I wear a lot of black (and don’t care for navy and black together) so I have to be strategic about finding the right shades and / or the right opportunities to wear them.

2016:
• Gucci Soho Tote in teal nubuck with ghw
• Kate Spade Saturday Mini A bag in cobalt leather with ghw
View attachment 5005557
Neither of these bags were my “usual” which is why I no longer own them. But, the Gucci was such a stunning saturated turquoise that I did my best to carry a big bag (didn’t work). And, I loved the electric blue of the Kate Spade but the cheap hardware drove me batty.

2021:
• Miss Dior Sliding Chain in Blu Persan lambskin w/shw
View attachment 5005559
I absolutely ADORE this bag!! It’s the perfect size, the lambskin is silky yet tough as nails and the rich color makes me giggly happy!

• Gucci Small Dionysus in Navy calfskin with aged silver hw
View attachment 5005558
Mr. Sparkle bought this for me on our last vacation and I love the way it looks. BUT, its sooooo small. I don’t like big bags but it feels like playing bag tetris because it’s small and rigid. I wish I had gotten one size up but he thought this size looked better on me. I love that we help each other with our wardrobes but given his recent fascination with me wearing smaller bags, he’s fired from size suggestions. LOL!

Your Gucci is soo cute!

Use an OTC retinol...The Ordinary makes some great ones and they are inexpensive. Start with a .25% or .5%, work up to a 1%. Works as well as a prescription. But just takes a little longer and is WAY more skin friendly. Too harsh and you risk sensitizing your skin and causing hyperpigmentation (dark spots). Work your way in...once a week for 2-3 weeks, then 2x a week for 2-3 weeks, then every other day for 2-3 weeks, then possibly every day. ALWAYS at NIGHT, NEVER in DAY...increases sun sensitivity. Make sure your face is dry before you apply it. If you start experiencing dryness, flaking or dullness at any stage, then drop back on frequency of usages you do not need to use it every day for it to be effective...every other day is my sweet spot. I can’t use it every day. Most important...SPF, SPF, SPF! I don’t care if you are going outside or not, if it is daylight hours, wear SPF, ESPECIALLY if using retinol.

This is great advice! I am currently using retin A and I use sunscreen even when i'm not outside.

February stats

bags in 1
bags out 0
slgs in 0
slgs out 0

ytd
bags in 1
bags out 0
slgs in 1
slgs out 0

Yesterday was the one of the few days in nearly a year that I actually carried a bag. We went out twice, once to eat on a restaurant patio and the other to get takeout. Now that we've been vaccinated, we are getting braver. I carried my new to me bag. It's a vintage Coach (what else!) from 1997. I already had this style in red.View attachment 5005615

Beautiful!

 

[sherrylynn]

I thought maybe the slouchiness of the Clemence would make it a little more casual while maintaining a more formal/structured shape.

Re: fillers
From an esthetician...hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvaderm are a great option! It is the only thing I would allow to be injected into my body or face (no Botox or silicone!). HA is a substance naturally found in the human body, phases in over a bit and fades out over a bit as your body absorbs it. It also lasts for a good while. So no, “she had work done yesterday!” And if you aren’t comfortable, it will fade away. Trick is to find someone who does subtle work and does not overfill. Ask around/get referrals/call referrals. And no Groupons! This is the middle of your face!

I am all about the 'slouch'. I like bags that are slightly structured if that makes sense.
I will make my final 'lay-a-way' payment on my Lindy next week. I'm a little worried about the color (sanguine) being too bright for me, so it might be going right back!
If I keep it, I will be on ban island for a while. But, when I escape..... it's Bolide time! Or maybe Jypsierre.

@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!! Love the Etain. I have an Etoupe Evelyn and its such a great neutral.p

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!

Oh yes, preloved for me too! I am thinking a 31, planning on this being a daily wear type bag.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Feb stats:
Bags in: 2 cheap vintage Goldpfeil mainly to play with leather dye products I wanted to try out
Bags out: 2 vintage bags- a Goldpfeil from the 60ies and a black 40ies bag
SLGs in: 0
SLGs out: 0

Feb. challenges:
28 out in 28 days: I decluttered the kitchen a bit, finally got rid off endless empty toilet rolls, coffee jars, egg cartons all kept "for further reference" aka crafting and sorted my cardboard box hoard as sales are minimal atm anyway and I don´t need that many boxes.

I listed some more bags I´ve fallen out of love with, shoes, boots, clothes- not much success so far. Today at least I sold a pair of shoes and a dress to one of my recurring customers.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

@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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Your bag, scarf and pen photos always make me smile. They are so beautiful- as is your Bolide!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

My blue bags have not changed since last year:



40ies/ early 50ies leather handbag, 60ies faux leather handbag, 50ies vinyl clutch.
They cover all my blue needs.

 

[whateve]

My BLUE Bags

I have think blue is one of the prettiest colors for bags! But, I wear a lot of black (and don’t care for navy and black together) so I have to be strategic about finding the right shades and / or the right opportunities to wear them.

2016:
• Gucci Soho Tote in teal nubuck with ghw
• Kate Spade Saturday Mini A bag in cobalt leather with ghw
View attachment 5005557
Neither of these bags were my “usual” which is why I no longer own them. But, the Gucci was such a stunning saturated turquoise that I did my best to carry a big bag (didn’t work). And, I loved the electric blue of the Kate Spade but the cheap hardware drove me batty.

2021:
• Miss Dior Sliding Chain in Blu Persan lambskin w/shw
View attachment 5005559
I absolutely ADORE this bag!! It’s the perfect size, the lambskin is silky yet tough as nails and the rich color makes me giggly happy!

• Gucci Small Dionysus in Navy calfskin with aged silver hw
View attachment 5005558
Mr. Sparkle bought this for me on our last vacation and I love the way it looks. BUT, its sooooo small. I don’t like big bags but it feels like playing bag tetris because it’s small and rigid. I wish I had gotten one size up but he thought this size looked better on me. I love that we help each other with our wardrobes but given his recent fascination with me wearing smaller bags, he’s fired from size suggestions. LOL!

I love all your blues. I'm so sad the Gucci is too small. It is so beautiful. The Dior takes my breath away but also makes me realize my Henri Bendel is similar enough that I should be happy with it.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I Love blue bags!!!!
I love your navy dionysus @Sparkletastic ....like I want one like it right away! But two sizes up.

 

[Kimbashop]

Is it too late to post a green bag? I'm a bit behind... This is actually a Makeup bag but I use it as a clutch sometimes. My Balenciaga MU bag in Emerald with pewter hardware from 2003. The scarf is a vintage scarf that belonged to my grandmother.,

 

[JenJBS]

Feb stats:
Bags in: 2 cheap vintage Goldpfeil mainly to play with leather dye products I wanted to try out
Bags out: 2 vintage bags- a Goldpfeil from the 60ies and a black 40ies bag
SLGs in: 0
SLGs out: 0

Feb. challenges:
28 out in 28 days: I decluttered the kitchen a bit, finally got rid off endless empty toilet rolls, coffee jars, egg cartons all kept "for further reference" aka crafting and sorted my cardboard box hoard as sales are minimal atm anyway and I don´t need that many boxes.

I listed some more bags I´ve fallen out of love with, shoes, boots, clothes- not much success so far. Today at least I sold a pair of shoes and a dress to one of my recurring customers.

Sounds like a very productive month! Good work!

 

[Kimbashop]

Shopping my closet.
My DH and I went out to dinner for my Birthday. We hadn't been out to dinner for a year. Accompanying me was my vintage snakeskin frame bag that I thrifted from my local secondhand shop.

 

[JenJBS]

Is it too late to post a green bag? I'm a bit behind... This is actually a Makeup bag but I use it as a clutch sometimes. My Balenciaga MU bag in Emerald with pewter hardware from 2003. The scarf is a vintage scarf that belonged to my grandmother.View attachment 5005688,

It's so cute!

 

[JenJBS]

Shopping my closet.
My DH and I went out to dinner for my Birthday. We hadn't been out to dinner for a year. Accompanying me was my vintage snakeskin frame bag that I thrifted from my local secondhand shop. View attachment 5005689

Happy birthday!