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.

 

[More bags]

I love seeing pictures of your beautiful Bolide, so please keep them coming! I think 35 might just be too big and the 31 seems like a good size. I love clemence leather for this bag. Thanks for sharing the info and pics of your stunning bag.

Thank you, it's my pleasure P&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!

Thank you BowieFan. It's so exciting to be exploring different options, there's a ton of eye candy out there.

It is a beautiful bag and so many people are ardent fans!

Thanks dear Cookie.

I love your Bolide! I plan to get one at some point in the future.

Thanks so much keodi. I'm looking forward to seeing what you choose!

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.

Thank you. We're twins on your Evelyne.

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

Thanks for your kind words cowgirlsboots!

 

[JenJBS]

That is sooo cute!

Thank you!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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

+1 on two sizes up! A Dionysus is on my wishlist, too.
edit: long term wishlist as I guess it´ll take a while (decade?) until the prices come down to my level on the preloved market..

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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 @Kimbashop!
Your vintage bag is adorable!

 

[More bags]

My blue bags,
2017

• Louis Vuitton Bleu Nuit Alma Vernis PM
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Electric Stage Blue Natasha
• Chanel 16A Navy Sheepskin Mademoiselle Vintage Flap

2021

• Hermes So Kelly Eclat 22 Bleu Saphir/Bleu Izmir Taurillon Clemence
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Electric Stage Blue Natasha

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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!

There actually is something like a d-i-y Fendi baguette kit? That´s amazing! My embroidery skills are sub-standard, but I´d be willing to learn to do my own Fendi. (Given the kit isn´t unaffordable...)

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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.

I just jumped for challenge no.3 “March” it Out the Door and sold 6 vintage bags I had individually listed in the classifieds as a job lot at the lowest end of my price-ball tolerance.
At first I had the urge to negotiate for a higher price, but "let them go, let them go...." was too sweet a sound playing in the background of my mind.

One big box packed ready to leave the house tomorrow- check
Payment received- check
Feeling of achievement- check

 

[More bags]

I just jumped for challenge no.3 “March” it Out the Door and sold 6 vintage bags I had individually listed in the classifieds as a job lot at the lowest end of my price-ball tolerance.
At first I had the urge to negotiate for a higher price, but "let them go, let them go...." was too sweet a sound playing in the background of my mind.

One big box packed ready to leave the house tomorrow- check
Payment received- check
Feeling of achievement- check

Wow - 6 vintage bags out the door! Outstanding cowgirlsboots!
Kudos go to @Sparkletastic for putting in that fun challenge to help you March it out the Door!

 

[Vlad]

Hi @Vlad, is it possible to have two posts pinned in a thread? If yes, could you please pin post #4047 under the Color Week post. If no, would we be able to do a workaround of asking @Sparkletastic to copy and paste the text of post #4047 to the bottom of her Color Week post? Please advise and thanks in advance!

Only one post can be pinned in a thread!

 

[JenJBS]

@JenJBS I love your thoughtful gifting your friend the RM red mini Nikki. What a wonderful gesture.

Thank you!
Your blue bags are beautiful! I especially like the Marc by Marc Jacobs bags! He did some incredible colors!

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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Such beauties! Great job on your Stats!

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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.

Love it!

My blue bags are the same as last years
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Dior Be Dior, Hermès Dalvy and Vibrato Picotin

Really beautiful! I love the vibrato Pico!

I just jumped for challenge no.3 “March” it Out the Door and sold 6 vintage bags I had individually listed in the classifieds as a job lot at the lowest end of my price-ball tolerance.
At first I had the urge to negotiate for a higher price, but "let them go, let them go...." was too sweet a sound playing in the background of my mind.

One big box packed ready to leave the house tomorrow- check
Payment received- check
Feeling of achievement- check

Congratulations on selling six bags!

 

[Hazzelnut]

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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.

It’s lovely!

 

[BowieFan1971]

My blue bags-
Navy quilted Bally
Gucci coated canvas in navy
Teal no name Halzan 25 style bag...I bought for $22 to see if I like it before thinking about a real one in black. Glad I did...now I know I would need a 31. Jury is out on the style.

I saw a Bolide 31 in Gold Clemence today...Oh My Word! Gorgeous!!! But no more brown bags for me! It did help me decide on a 31 over a 27 and that I loved the supple and slight slouchiness of the Clemence on the Bolide.

And my new Hermès pocket square! I love it! Makes my eyes pop and it is a horse but abstract.

 

[Hazzelnut]

Congratulations on your great stats. I'm not sure if you've already made a decision. Is it possible to go and look at the tweed bag? Is it a sign from the universe that it's meant to be ... you are releasing a vintage bag and the SLG ... the stars are aligned?

So...I may have purchased the bag at lunch today... I just couldn’t resist when I got a text asking if I still wanted it as they had someone else interested. Have decided I’ll know better when I see it and can always return it if it doesn’t work. Although I have high hopes!

The SLG also sold today so I feel less guilty!

The store is in London so I’m unable to visit, but the SA there is great and sending me detailed photos.

 

[whateve]

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!

It was me! I'm glad you finally used it and like it! When I don't feel like exercising, I just stand on it, just doing small movements. I think it helps me loosen up and I think it is helping me with balance.

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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

Great range of beautiful bags! I love the dreamer and the ombre wallet.

My blue bags,
2017

• Louis Vuitton Bleu Nuit Alma Vernis PM
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Electric Stage Blue Natasha
• Chanel 16A Navy Sheepskin Mademoiselle Vintage Flap

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2021

• Hermes So Kelly Eclat 22 Bleu Saphir/Bleu Izmir Taurillon Clemence
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Electric Stage Blue Natasha

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These are so pretty. I love the bags you still have, but I also love the ones you don't.

My blue bags-
Navy quilted Bally
Gucci coated canvas in navy
Teal no name Halzan style bag...I bought for $22 to see if I like it before thinking about a real one in black. Glad I did...now I know I would need a 31. Jury is out on the style.

I saw a Bolide 31 in Gold Clemence today...Oh My Word! Gorgeous!!! But no more brown bags for me!View attachment 5006344View attachment 5006346View attachment 5006348View attachment 5006350View attachment 5006367 It did help me decide on a 31 over a 27 and that I loved the supple and slight slouchiness of the Clemence on the Bolide.

And my new Hermès pocket square! I love it! Makes my eyes pop and it is a horse but abstract.

The scarf is beautiful! I'm in love with the Bally! The Halzan style looks very nice for only $22!

 

[Kimbashop]

Thank you! The Dalvy has the most wonderful leather - even nicer than my K and D!

Do tell -- what is it? I'm a Hermes newbie (I have a trim in Swift leather).

Happy Birthday @Kimbashop!
Your vintage bag is adorable!

Thank you!

My blue bags-
Navy quilted Bally
Gucci coated canvas in navy
Teal no name Halzan style bag...I bought for $22 to see if I like it before thinking about a real one in black. Glad I did...now I know I would need a 31. Jury is out on the style.

I saw a Bolide 31 in Gold Clemence today...Oh My Word! Gorgeous!!! But no more brown bags for me!View attachment 5006344View attachment 5006346View attachment 5006348View attachment 5006350View attachment 5006367 It did help me decide on a 31 over a 27 and that I loved the supple and slight slouchiness of the Clemence on the Bolide.

And my new Hermès pocket square! I love it! Makes my eyes pop and it is a horse but abstract.

great idea on testing out the style. The scarf is very striking on you.

My blue bags,
2017

• Louis Vuitton Bleu Nuit Alma Vernis PM
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Electric Stage Blue Natasha
• Chanel 16A Navy Sheepskin Mademoiselle Vintage Flap

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2021

• Hermes So Kelly Eclat 22 Bleu Saphir/Bleu Izmir Taurillon Clemence
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Electric Stage Blue Natasha

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Dazzling blues! I love these vivid tones. That alma is so pretty.