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.

 

[Cookiefiend]

My mum was also into cross stitch, and my sister had a phase too. I am not too fond of it, but this pattern I find FABULOUS. I think it would look great in one of those do-it-yourself Fendi Baguettes...
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I think your Dionysus looks beautiful, I get it being too small but it is a such a good evening bag and a perfect illustration of how elegant blue can be.



Love those Bal greens, so rich!



Happy birthday! Lovely bag and so cool next to those cocktail glasses, love them too!

That might be perfect - thank you!

 

[momasaurus]

This is beautiful!


This red really suits you!
Congrats on your LD! Classic beauty!
The colors I hate in clothes and handbags are almost all earth tones, Barbie pink and purple (royal purple is pretty but no other shade). I love orange but it doesn’t work with my wardrobe.
My favorite colors for bags are black, grey, pink and bright blue.
I am soooo loving these little buckets!
If you purchased through PayPal, you can return through them.
I’m also in the camp of not haggling. I’m not a store and selling isn’t my hobby. So, I don’t have the patience for lowball offers or back and forth. I think some buyers need to realize we haven’t signed up to play their bargaining game they may find fun. And, since my items have always eventually sold, I’m not motivated to take time out to futz over a few dollars.

If someone sends a reasonable offer (say w/i 20% or so) I’ll respond once - sometimes with a counter, sometimes to say thanks for your interest but the price is firm. But, if they lowball or keep trying to go back and forth, I actually block them because I found early on in my selling that the people who lowballed and haggled had higher rates of complaints and returns when they got my accurately described items. No ma’am. Better to wait, have no hassles and get a fair price.
My mom was a “saver” and I saw her live her whole life never using the clothing, china, party goods, household items that she bought (usually after haunting second hand shops) and hoarded. So, I’m the opposite. I make sure my “best” items are wearable in my regular - non covid - life. I use my best china, my best glassware and I - non covid - will use any excuse to throw a party or travel.

Where I can be draconian is in financial saving / investing. Hypersaving makes me happy and left to my own devices, I would have bought serviceable good quality items but probably never bought luxury items. LOL! Mr. S and I balance each other out because he has a “life of plenty” outlook and will buy the nice things which I always sheepishly yet thoroughly enjoy once they’re acquired. I know my financial outlook comes from being raised by entrepreneurs who pinched / beat / strangled and cussed out every penny to build a successful business. My brain has never made the transition to understanding that you can actually spend the money guilt free once you have it.

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Such a great post. Thanks for the lipstick love, and the reminder that I also hate the haggling back and forth over price. Maybe a volley or two, if I have clearly stated OR BEST OFFER.
As to my new scarves, there were actually 4 by the time Feb was over, LOL. Good thing it isn't leap year.
Glitch - a men's cotton/silk 100 that I had bought new years ago, wore once, and eventually sold in one of my guilt purges. It's a great design, though, and one popped up with bad photos at a great price. Then, a purple Cosmos gavroche, totally enabled by SOTD pix by another collector, LOL. Again, low price and gavs don't count. The Appaloosa 90 scarf that I didn't like in the boutique (it does have a big horse's eye!), and didn't like in photos over the years, but that I suddenly wanted (!!!). I think it's arriving today.
A giant silk that I had tried on the boutique a few years ago and left there, in one of my "I have too many blue scarves" moods. Came across pix of that day and it's been haunting me. Found it new (and I did negotiate the price down a bit) and bought it mindfully and calmly. LOL.
So I feel like these were not impulse buys, and all at very good prices!

 

[dcooney4]

My blue bag


I have to take pics and will make sure to post them here!

My blue bags, I think this is it... I also have a couple of Bal Bazars with more than a bit of blue in them but I wouldn’t say they are blue bags... I wear a lot of blue, but I tend to find blue bags a bit difficult (unless they are the summery kind like the book tote that I will NOT be carrying this month ). I have been wanting a denim bag for the longest time too, but don’t seem to find the perfect one.

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The one on top is very elegant.

 

[momasaurus]

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.


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


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

Ooooh looking forward to seeing the Lindy!!

@Cookiefiend of course black Studio Tote! I can’t wait to see your reveal!
@momasaurus chiming in once more on your green bags pic, I love the beautiful red box leather on your Bolide, it’s beautiful.
@JenJBS I love your thoughtful gifting your friend the RM red mini Nikki. What a wonderful gesture.

Thanks so much. Rouge H box is so classic, and I like it with the army green toile (that is not the official H color name, LOL) Definitely a wintery bag, though.

My blue bag


I have to take pics and will make sure to post them here!

My blue bags, I think this is it... I also have a couple of Bal Bazars with more than a bit of blue in them but I wouldn’t say they are blue bags... I wear a lot of blue, but I tend to find blue bags a bit difficult (unless they are the summery kind like the book tote that I will NOT be carrying this month ). I have been wanting a denim bag for the longest time too, but don’t seem to find the perfect one.

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I *love* that Verrou! What is the color?

 

[doni]

I *love* that Verrou! What is the color?

Bleu Indigo. Depending on the light it can look almost black.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

@Cookiefiend, that is a lovely and intricate piece of embroidery. It must have taken you a while to finish. I agree that framing is the best option.
@Hazzelnut, it seems that I've given away most of the pieces I cross stitch to family and friends! I've just been doing small motifs for birthday cards and such, but I will continue to look and see if I can find one of the smaller pieces.
@Sparkletastic, your blue bags are stunning. I love the Miss Dior with the sliding chain and if one of those bags pop up somewhere, I am definitely going to be picking it up!
@doni, your Verrou is absolutely beautiful!
@Kimbashop, this is a little belated -- wishing you a very Happy Birthday!

 

[Cookiefiend]

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 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!

Count me among the many fans of your blue Dior - what a stunning bag!

February stats

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bags out 0
slgs in 0
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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

Lovely color and the feather charm is so cute!

@Cookiefiend of course black Studio Tote! I can’t wait to see your reveal!
@momasaurus chiming in once more on your green bags pic, I love the beautiful red box leather on your Bolide, it’s beautiful.
@JenJBS I love your thoughtful gifting your friend the RM red mini Nikki. What a wonderful gesture.

I will try to get a picture of it this week, I have to update my 2021 Black Bag photo now!

I have to take pics and will make sure to post them here!

My blue bags, I think this is it... I also have a couple of Bal Bazars with more than a bit of blue in them but I wouldn’t say they are blue bags... I wear a lot of blue, but I tend to find blue bags a bit difficult (unless they are the summery kind like the book tote that I will NOT be carrying this month ). I have been wanting a denim bag for the longest time too, but don’t seem to find the perfect one.

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Oh your Verrou is lovely!
Such a great post. Thanks for the lipstick love, and the reminder that I also hate the haggling back and forth over price. Maybe a volley or two, if I have clearly stated OR BEST OFFER.
As to my new scarves, there were actually 4 by the time Feb was over, LOL. Good thing it isn't leap year.
Glitch - a men's cotton/silk 100 that I had bought new years ago, wore once, and eventually sold in one of my guilt purges. It's a great design, though, and one popped up with bad photos at a great price. Then, a purple Cosmos gavroche, totally enabled by SOTD pix by another collector, LOL. Again, low price and gavs don't count. The Appaloosa 90 scarf that I didn't like in the boutique (it does have a big horse's eye!), and didn't like in photos over the years, but that I suddenly wanted (!!!). I think it's arriving today.
A giant silk that I had tried on the boutique a few years ago and left there, in one of my "I have too many blue scarves" moods. Came across pix of that day and it's been haunting me. Found it new (and I did negotiate the price down a bit) and bought it mindfully and calmly. LOL.
So I feel like these were not impulse buys, and all at very good prices!
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Good for you!

@Kimbashop - I hope you had a wonderful birthday!

 

[Cookiefiend]

So - I forgot one of my stats for February! D'oh!
I did carry 2 of the 3 Red Bags twice, I'm carrying the third one today for it's belated second wear. We just had too much rain or snow in February and I'm just not going to take the Drag out in that.

For March, I'll participate in:
International Women's Day Challenge - wearing my one Green bag (sweet Miss Allie!) and green or purple scarves.
International Day of Happiness - wearing the bag that makes me the happiest twice (tho I really am not sure which one that might be!)
Digital Decluttering - what a great idea in general! But I am also going to get rid of some paper... Saturday I discovered that I have about 11 years of tax papers upstairs in a closet... if I take 2 loads to the office for shredding through March, I should be able to get it all out.

Was it @More bags or @whateve that was taking about the Vibrating Plate Exercise gizmo? Well - I bought one in December, plugged it in and then looked at it for 2 months.
Saturday though, I turned it on and used it for 10 minutes on the lowest setting. I was unsteady at first, then got better at standing, then did some squats and arm exercises on it... then because we were playing fun music, I just did a little 'dancing' on it. Got off, and went on with my day. I was sore the next day! I didn't do any extreme exercising prior to getting on it (15 min on the ellipse, some sit-ups, push ups, planks, etc), so I think that 10 minutes of keeping my balance and slight amount of exercises I did while on it, really was effective! I will do it again! Thank you for the recommendation!

 

[baghabitz34]

My blues: turquoise tattoo Coach Dreamer, blue MK tote, blue Coach Town bucket, marine rouge LV Zipped/Sully, midnight blue rivet Coach Rogue, Prussian blue Coach Rogue, and miscellaneous SLGs from Gucci, Leatherology, Longchamp, Coach, and LV

 

[More bags]

I have to take pics and will make sure to post them here!

My blue bags, I think this is it... I also have a couple of Bal Bazars with more than a bit of blue in them but I wouldn’t say they are blue bags... I wear a lot of blue, but I tend to find blue bags a bit difficult (unless they are the summery kind like the book tote that I will NOT be carrying this month ). I have been wanting a denim bag for the longest time too, but don’t seem to find the perfect one.

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Spectacular pics of your blue bags Doni. I especially love your Verrou. Is that a back slip pocket?

 

[Cookiefiend]

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My blues: turquoise tattoo Coach Dreamer, blue MK tote, blue Coach Town bucket, marine rouge LV Zipped/Sully, midnight blue rivet Coach Rogue, Prussian blue Coach Rogue, and miscellaneous SLGs from Gucci, Leatherology, Longchamp, Coach, and LV

Ooooo so pretty! I really like the Coach Town bucket!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Ok, I found one that was intended as a gift when invited over to a meal, but somehow this one remained behind! I might hang it in the kitchen. This one was very easy and I finished it really quickly.

 

[Kimbashop]

Happy birthday! Lovely bag and so cool next to those cocktail glasses, love them too!

Thank you -- the bag definitely seemed to fit the genre

 

[More bags]

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My blues: turquoise tattoo Coach Dreamer, blue MK tote, blue Coach Town bucket, marine rouge LV Zipped/Sully, midnight blue rivet Coach Rogue, Prussian blue Coach Rogue, and miscellaneous SLGs from Gucci, Leatherology, Longchamp, Coach, and LV

Wonderful blue bags baghabitz. I like the detail on the front left bag beside the Coach Rogue, is it the tattoo Dreamer?

 

[Kimbashop]

Bleu Indigo. Depending on the light it can look almost black.

it is such a great design. I love the details.