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]

@Cookiefiend @Jereni @JenJBS @Sparkletastic thanks for the encouragement on stats and challenges!
@JenJBS Thanks for the blue bags love. Yes, MBMJ had great colours and leathers. At one point I had a yellow, a purple and the electric stage blue in MBMJ bags.
@BowieFan1971 pretty blue bags. Your pocket square has wonderful colours that go so well with your lipstick and your eyes - you look amazing. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Halzan 31 over 25. I have only seen the 31 in person and I was curious about the 25 size. And fun to make decisions on your preference for sizing on the Bolide - it sounds like you got to see a lot of eye candy!
@Hazzelnut congratulations on your tweed beauty!

 

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

Thanks dear whateve.

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

Thank you Kimbashop. My husband liked the Alma, too. It’s on his list of why did you sell these bags and he now asks that I consult him before letting go of any more bags!

@More bags, your blue bags are gorgeous. Such a rich, beautiful blue! I must say I also admire the blue bags that are no longer with you -- your Alma and the Mademoiselle Vintage Flap.

Thank you P&P.

Love the color of the So Kelly. Not navy, not cobalt...in between. So wearable!

Great colour analysis, thanks BowieFan!

It does have a back slip pocket that fits my phone perfectly. It really is such a well designed bag. This one would be close to perfect if it wasn’t for the leather. I am just not fond of Epsom...

Nice collection! That Chanel flap with the enamel clasp is just SO elegant...

Great feature on the Verrou. Thanks for your kind words doni.

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My blue bags:
First up is Lady Dior. I have often wondered if I should have gotten a lighter color like gray since I also have the black one, but I just love this color!

This LD is gorgeous!

 

[JenJBS]

@CoachMaven @BowieFan1971 your blue bags are lovely! And so is the Hermes pocket square!

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.

Congratulations! Happy for you!

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My blue bags:
First up is Lady Dior. I have often wondered if I should have gotten a lighter color like gray since I also have the black one, but I just love this color!

To me, navy and black are really close - but just different enough that they are not truly interchangeable; so it makes sense to have one in black and one in navy.

Wow... whatta color!

Thank you!

 

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Blues I also have a lot of...
Coach Dinky 24 in dark denim
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Vintage Willis in navy
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Bleecker Daily Bag in sea mist (its under the SLG, it's a flat style that can be crossbody, shoulder or clutch)
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Ergo tote in patent real
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MZ Wallace small sutton in estate blue
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Rogue 30 in steel blue
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Janice's Legacy (not quite vintage) in a dark blue that in person is not quite Navy under Coach standards
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And last but not least, Legacy Duffle in tourmaline
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Beautiful blue bags @CoachMaven. I love your tourmaline Legacy Duffle.

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My two other blue bags: Camellia wallet on chain and Henri Bendel Waldorf satchel.

So pretty! I didn’t know your WOC was blue, it’s a great dark neutral.

I love your So Kelly!

Thank you Cookie!

Gorgeous then and now! Love blue!

Thank you very much dc.

 

[Kimbashop]

Decided to start off the month with the happiness challenge and wear my HG purse. Seeing this beauty makes me very happy. Sorry it's not the best pic. Oil slick finish is hard to photograph well - at least for me. Carried my cute little Gucci coin purse inside the Antigona.

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Always a pleasure to look at!

 

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Thank you!
Gorgeous blues!

Thanks Jereni.

I love your blues!

Thank you keodi.

Decided to start off the month with the happiness challenge and wear my HG purse. Seeing this beauty makes me very happy. Sorry it's not the best pic. Oil slick finish is hard to photograph well - at least for me. Carried my cute little Gucci coin purse inside the Antigona.

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Gorgeous oil slick Antigona Jen!

View attachment 5006790This one? Yes, it’s the tattoo Dreamer. They were available at the boutique in 2018 I think.

Yes, the detail is so pretty!

 

[JenJBS]

Always a pleasure to look at!

Thank you!

Gorgeous oil slick Antigona Jen!

Thank you!

 

[jayohwhy]

Just catching up again and totally enjoying seeing everyone's blue bags. I'm a little late but here are my stats

Feb
Bags out: 1
Bags in: 1
SLGs: No Change (even though one was purchased and returned)
YTD: 1 in, 1 out

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I really didn't intend on any bag movement this month until the chain on my vintage chanel square mini almost broke. I love that bag and it's the perfect size for a grab and go that fits inside my backpack or larger totes if needed. After visiting Chanel in person, and perusing (okay, full on shopping) all the pre-loved and facebook groups, I decided I wanted another Chanel mini with a 23 inch drop (I had leather surgeons work on my vintage mini and they extended the drop to 23 inches). My SA said she could find a lambskin quilted and I almost went for it but I knew in my heart of hearts I prefer and love chevron. My jumbo is chevron lambskin and I love that bag. Long story short, after a lot of back and forth, I pulled the trigger on this beauty! She is PERFECT. I am a crossbody gal, so the minis and the jumbo are my faves and the size of the rectangular is big enough to carry a small pack of wipes.

I'm really hoping this could be my one bag for the year. I feel bad that I got it this early, but I also had hit some financial milestones so even with this purchase, I'm in the best shape I've ever been financially.

 

[Hazzelnut]

Just catching up again and totally enjoying seeing everyone's blue bags. I'm a little late but here are my stats

Feb
Bags out: 1
Bags in: 1
SLGs: No Change (even though one was purchased and returned)
YTD: 1 in, 1 out

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I really didn't intend on any bag movement this month until the chain on my vintage chanel square mini almost broke. I love that bag and it's the perfect size for a grab and go that fits inside my backpack or larger totes if needed. After visiting Chanel in person, and perusing (okay, full on shopping) all the pre-loved and facebook groups, I decided I wanted another Chanel mini with a 23 inch drop (I had leather surgeons work on my vintage mini and they extended the drop to 23 inches). My SA said she could find a lambskin quilted and I almost went for it but I knew in my heart of hearts I prefer and love chevron. My jumbo is chevron lambskin and I love that bag. Long story short, after a lot of back and forth, I pulled the trigger on this beauty! She is PERFECT. I am a crossbody gal, so the minis and the jumbo are my faves and the size of the rectangular is big enough to carry a small pack of wipes.

I'm really hoping this could be my one bag for the year. I feel bad that I got it this early, but I also had hit some financial milestones so even with this purchase, I'm in the best shape I've ever been financially.
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Beautiful Mini!!

 

[FizzyWater]

Feb
Bags out: 0
Bags in:0
Scarves out: 0
Scarves in: 2

I take terrible pictures - I apologize.

Red bags (bc I am slow):

• Longchamp Le Pliage Neo Op'Art and normal red
• Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir in Dark Red
• BV Veneta
• Hobo wristlet
• little shoulder bag made by my grandmother for my mom

I carried the little bag 2x in February - wow it's tiny! It won't get carried much, but it's cute - and the Cuir a few more times.

I bought the red Neo to replace the Op'Art and go with my red Cuir, and it doesn't really. I love the Op'Art but it's slightly damaged (pro tip: great bag, but does not sit securely on a roller suitcase and when you're booking down the street to catch your connection it will fall off and get dragged along the pavement). OTOH while I know it's damaged, I have to search it for 5 minutes to see the scratches, so I'm guessing no one else will see them. So the plain red will probably go.

No orange, yellow, or green bags.

Blue bags:

• Longchamp Le Pliage Neo in Nordic Blue
• Longchamp Roseau in Sakura (technically a white bag, but I don't carry white bags, so )
• Hermes Paris Bombay 37 in Blue Jean
• Tom Bihn knitting bag (the back is black, and the red bits are yarn)

I bought the blue Neo as a throw-around bag that would complement my gray Cuir (as the gray Neo was sold out) but it's really just a very grim color. The longer strap I bought for the Cuir has one side gray and the other Nordic Blue, so they're supposed to go together, but, meh. I'll let this go and someday someone on Ebay will sell me the gray Neo. Until then I'll make do in summer with the Roseau, cheap reusable grocery bags, and real travel bags.

I think I'm ready to let go of the PB as well. It's such a beautiful well-made bag, but it's so big it's only good for travel. When I travel, then I'm nervous about leaving it in a hotel room so I carry it as a tote, and it's heavy.

And I could use the money after finding the red C'est La Fete CSGM. Even after I collect it from my mom's (someday? this summer?) and pay import duty back to Germany it will be under retail (!), but still not cheap...

 

[dcooney4]

Just catching up again and totally enjoying seeing everyone's blue bags. I'm a little late but here are my stats

Feb
Bags out: 1
Bags in: 1
SLGs: No Change (even though one was purchased and returned)
YTD: 1 in, 1 out

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I really didn't intend on any bag movement this month until the chain on my vintage chanel square mini almost broke. I love that bag and it's the perfect size for a grab and go that fits inside my backpack or larger totes if needed. After visiting Chanel in person, and perusing (okay, full on shopping) all the pre-loved and facebook groups, I decided I wanted another Chanel mini with a 23 inch drop (I had leather surgeons work on my vintage mini and they extended the drop to 23 inches). My SA said she could find a lambskin quilted and I almost went for it but I knew in my heart of hearts I prefer and love chevron. My jumbo is chevron lambskin and I love that bag. Long story short, after a lot of back and forth, I pulled the trigger on this beauty! She is PERFECT. I am a crossbody gal, so the minis and the jumbo are my faves and the size of the rectangular is big enough to carry a small pack of wipes.

I'm really hoping this could be my one bag for the year. I feel bad that I got it this early, but I also had hit some financial milestones so even with this purchase, I'm in the best shape I've ever been financially.
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This is stunning! Congrats!

 

[dcooney4]

Feb
Bags out: 0
Bags in:0
Scarves out: 0
Scarves in: 2

I take terrible pictures - I apologize.

Red bags (bc I am slow):
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• Longchamp Le Pliage Neo Op'Art and normal red
• Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir in Dark Red
• BV Veneta
• Hobo wristlet
• little shoulder bag made by my grandmother for my mom

I carried the little bag 2x in February - wow it's tiny! It won't get carried much, but it's cute - and the Cuir a few more times.

I bought the red Neo to replace the Op'Art and go with my red Cuir, and it doesn't really. I love the Op'Art but it's slightly damaged (pro tip: great bag, but does not sit securely on a roller suitcase and when you're booking down the street to catch your connection it will fall off and get dragged along the pavement). OTOH while I know it's damaged, I have to search it for 5 minutes to see the scratches, so I'm guessing no one else will see them. So the plain red will probably go.

No orange, yellow, or green bags.

Blue bags:
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• Longchamp Le Pliage Neo in Nordic Blue
• Longchamp Roseau in Sakura (technically a white bag, but I don't carry white bags, so )
• Hermes Paris Bombay 37 in Blue Jean
• Tom Bihn knitting bag (the back is black, and the red bits are yarn)

I bought the blue Neo as a throw-around bag that would complement my gray Cuir (as the gray Neo was sold out) but it's really just a very grim color. The longer strap I bought for the Cuir has one side gray and the other Nordic Blue, so they're supposed to go together, but, meh. I'll let this go and someday someone on Ebay will sell me the gray Neo. Until then I'll make do in summer with the Roseau, cheap reusable grocery bags, and real travel bags.

I think I'm ready to let go of the PB as well. It's such a beautiful well-made bag, but it's so big it's only good for travel. When I travel, then I'm nervous about leaving it in a hotel room so I carry it as a tote, and it's heavy.

And I could use the money after finding the red C'est La Fete CSGM. Even after I collect it from my mom's (someday? this summer?) and pay import duty back to Germany it will be under retail (!), but still not cheap...

Nice selection! The Roseau is such a pretty summer bag.

 

[momasaurus]

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

Twins on the Dalvy, as you know, and I still love that Pico. What size is this? I love the grey-blue handles!

 

[FizzyWater]

Nice selection! The Roseau is such a pretty summer bag.

Thank you! I was doing an intensive German course in Bamberg and sightseeing madly when I saw it in a store window and fell in love with it. It wasn't an LC store - more a housewares store, so I have no idea why it was there - but I'm so glad to have found it.

 

[momasaurus]

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

Excellent! Congrats.