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]

Gorgeous purples JenJBS!

Thank you!

 

[dcooney4]

Last purple bags, and my one pink bag.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Percy Q
Ina Mini by Behno in Orchid (pinkish purple)
Rebecca Minkoff camera bag

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Amazing selection of purple bags! Just gorgeous!

 

[880]

More purple bags...
Ferragamo W Bag
Coach Madison Hailey
Rebecca Minkoff MiniMAC



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I love all your bags, but I think Ferragamo should pay you for the gorgeous top pic of your W bag. It’s like a cross between purse sculpture and a ferragamo ad (I mean this as the highest compliment) and makes me want to run to the nearest F boutique Also the wooden table of course. Is the pouch 20 a good crossbody length for short people? Hugs

 

[Sparkletastic]

My pink bags

2016:
• Prada Mini Double Zip Tote in Tamaris (salmon pink) saffiano leather w/ghw
2021:
I still have the Prada which I love!

I’ve added:
• Miss Dior Sliding Chain in Hot Pink Lambskin w/shw
• Fendi Mini Mon Tresor in pale pink leather w/ mixed silver and rose gold hardware

I adore pink but struggle to find pink clothes that match my style - they always seem to be black or white. So, pink bags are a great way for me to get my pink fix and keep my outfits fun and feminine.

I would buy another pink bag in a heartbeat if I found one in a style that added something to my collection.

 

[BowieFan1971]

My pink bags

2016:
• Prada Mini Double Zip Tote in Tamaris (salmon pink) saffiano leather w/ghwView attachment 5013873
2021:
I still have the Prada which I love!

I’ve added:
• Miss Dior Sliding Chain in Hot Pink Lambskin w/shw
• Fendi Mini Mon Tresor in pale pink leather w/ mixed silver and rose gold hardwareView attachment 5013874View attachment 5013875

I adore pink but struggle to find pink clothes that match my style - they always seem to be black or white. So, pink bags are a great way for me to get my pink fix and keep my outfits fun and feminine.

I would buy another pink bag in a heartbeat if I found one in a style that added something to my collection.

That salmon pink is so pretty! Girly/softens up a utilitarian bag.

 

[Cookiefiend]

No pink bags for me, purple either. I have never owned a purple bag and have owned 3 different pink bags, but listed them all after carrying them once and realizing they just aren’t MY pop of color. Here is one, a Minkoff that’s still for sale...

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very cute though!

My three purple Bottega Veneta bags.
Campana in MonaLisa
Nodini in MonaLisa
Pouch 20 in purple

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More purple bags...
Ferragamo W Bag
Coach Madison Hailey
Rebecca Minkoff MiniMAC



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Last purple bags, and my one pink bag.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Percy Q
Ina Mini by Behno in Orchid (pinkish purple)
Rebecca Minkoff camera bag

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Wow... these are lovely!

 

[Cookiefiend]

My pink bags

2016:
• Prada Mini Double Zip Tote in Tamaris (salmon pink) saffiano leather w/ghwView attachment 5013873
2021:
I still have the Prada which I love!

I’ve added:
• Miss Dior Sliding Chain in Hot Pink Lambskin w/shw
• Fendi Mini Mon Tresor in pale pink leather w/ mixed silver and rose gold hardwareView attachment 5013874View attachment 5013875

I adore pink but struggle to find pink clothes that match my style - they always seem to be black or white. So, pink bags are a great way for me to get my pink fix and keep my outfits fun and feminine.

I would buy another pink bag in a heartbeat if I found one in a style that added something to my collection.

So pretty, I still love the Fendi - adorable!

 

[Cookiefiend]

My one pink purse - MZ Wallace Micro Sutton in Punch.
(so pink! I love it!)

Pre- TPF, I had a purple bag from Coach. I liked it ... but discovered it’s not really a color I carry much. Then it committed the unpardonable sin of having cracked edge coating - no non no! Off it went!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Here’s my capsule collection. This wasn’t hard but the result proved to me I need variety. I would go nuts carrying the same bags over and over. Ironically, this exercise actually made me want to buy more bags. LOL!

I leaned towards black on black and classic design because those are bags I could wear with anything in my closet including any color jewelry or any shoe hardware.

• Work: YSL Mono Cabas black w/black hardware
• Work + laptop: Max Mara large Whitney in black w/shw
• Date night / fun: Dior silver microcannage Diorama w/shw
• Cocktails / evening: Dior black on black studded Diorama
• Casual / running errands: YSL Lou Camera Bag in black w/black hardware

This is waaaaaay too much black. I need my colored bags for variety! And this is waaaaaay too serious. I need my more interesting bags to keep life fun!

I really don’t think I could go below 20 bags without sheering of part of my soul. 30-35 is my sweet spot so I have at least 7 more bags to go to round out my collection. No rush on getting those, however. I want to only have “perfect” adds to my “perfect” collection

Is it silly I like the Diorama in part because the closure reminds me of a cute Koala nose?

 

[JenJBS]

Amazing selection of purple bags! Just gorgeous!

Thank you!

I love all your bags, but I think Ferragamo should pay you for the gorgeous top pic of your W bag. It’s like a cross between purse sculpture and a ferragamo ad (I mean this as the highest compliment) and makes me want to run to the nearest F boutique Also the wooden table of course. Is the pouch 20 a good crossbody length for short people? Hugs

Thank you!

It was too long for me Crossbody. And I didn't like how it looked tying the ends of the leather strap to make it shorter. I doubled it, but then is was so short that it was shoulder carry. Then I tried it with a Coach DNKY dark gunmetal strap, which I know is the right length for me crossbody, and love it!

My pink bags

2016:
• Prada Mini Double Zip Tote in Tamaris (salmon pink) saffiano leather w/ghwView attachment 5013873
2021:
I still have the Prada which I love!

I’ve added:
• Miss Dior Sliding Chain in Hot Pink Lambskin w/shw
• Fendi Mini Mon Tresor in pale pink leather w/ mixed silver and rose gold hardwareView attachment 5013874View attachment 5013875

I adore pink but struggle to find pink clothes that match my style - they always seem to be black or white. So, pink bags are a great way for me to get my pink fix and keep my outfits fun and feminine.

I would buy another pink bag in a heartbeat if I found one in a style that added something to my collection.

Love the Dior! Stunning color!

Wow... these are lovely!

Thank you!

My one pink purse - MZ Wallace Micro Sutton in Punch.
(so pink! I love it!)
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Pre- TPF, I had a purple bag from Coach. I liked it ... but discovered it’s not really a color I carry much. Then it committed the unpardonable sin of having cracked edge coating - no non no! Off it went!

Gorgeous color!

 

[SakuraSakura]

My purple contribution:

louis vuitton cosmic blossom pochette

Side note: I sold my speedy 30 today.

 

[keodi]

We have such similar taste, @keodi. It's always fun to have a soul sister here. Yes, at one time I had 6 trims. Too much guilt! Now I have four. Since one is really for summer (the toile/barenia) I don't feel too guilty, LOL.

Agreed we do!

Argh. I know I need a Polene at some point. My eye just gravitates to that shape and the dimples!

Same, I have been eyeing the Polene numero Un nano bag in the smooth leather in the tan colour. It's on my 30 day gratification list.

Just in time for the blue week... both versace again. The quilted blue bag I've had for two years but haven't worn yet, which is ridiculous because it's so beautiful and I love it so much. My goal when lockdown is over is to find opportunities to take this bag off the display shelf and into the world!

The blue camo print camera bag has filled the role in my bag collection for a small, casual bag that can be used for so many occasions and is a perfect grab and go. Plus I love the hint of pink with the blue!

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I love your quilted Versace! it's so fun!

I ended buying a blue bag this week as it turns out.

My Bottega Veneta love continues, in this case with the Arco tote. They make some huuuge versions of this bag, but this is the mini size and it’s adorable.

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Got some greenish tones to it too. Can’t wait to wear it with all my spring outfits!

Beautiful bag!

My son will be 23 in May...I just turned 50. But thank you!!!! SPF, baby!!!!

You look fantastic at 50.

No pink bags for me, purple either. I have never owned a purple bag and have owned 3 different pink bags, but listed them all after carrying them once and realizing they just aren’t MY pop of color. Here is one, a Minkoff that’s still for sale...

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My three purple Bottega Veneta bags.
Campana in MonaLisa
Nodini in MonaLisa
Pouch 20 in purple

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I love them!

More purple bags...
W Bag
Coach Madison Hailey
Rebecca Minkoff MiniMAC



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Last purple bags, and my one pink bag.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Percy Q
Ina Mini by Behno in Orchid (pinkish purple)
Rebecca Minkoff camera bag

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Beautiful purples/pink @JenJBS the Coach, and the Ferragamo W bag are my favourites!

My pink bags

2016:
• Prada Mini Double Zip Tote in Tamaris (salmon pink) saffiano leather w/ghwView attachment 5013873
2021:
I still have the Prada which I love!

I’ve added:
• Miss Dior Sliding Chain in Hot Pink Lambskin w/shw
• Fendi Mini Mon Tresor in pale pink leather w/ mixed silver and rose gold hardwareView attachment 5013874View attachment 5013875

I adore pink but struggle to find pink clothes that match my style - they always seem to be black or white. So, pink bags are a great way for me to get my pink fix and keep my outfits fun and feminine.

I would buy another pink bag in a heartbeat if I found one in a style that added something to my collection.

Lovely pink choices!

Here’s my capsule collection. This wasn’t hard but the result proved to me I need variety. I would go nuts carrying the same bags over and over. Ironically, this exercise actually made me want to buy more bags. LOL!

I leaned towards black on black and classic design because those are bags I could wear with anything in my closet including any color jewelry or any shoe hardware.

• Work: YSL Mono Cabas black w/black hardware
• Work + laptop: Max Mara large Whitney in black w/shw
• Date night / fun: Dior silver microcannage Diorama w/shw
• Cocktails / evening: Dior black on black studded Diorama
• Casual / running errands: YSL Lou Camera Bag in black w/black hardware

This is waaaaaay too much black. I need my colored bags for variety! And this is waaaaaay too serious. I need my more interesting bags to keep life fun!

I really don’t think I could go below 20 bags without sheering of part of my soul. 30-35 is my sweet spot so I have at least 7 more bags to go to round out my collection. No rush on getting those, however. I want to only have “perfect” adds to my “perfect” collection View attachment 5014103

Is it silly I like the Diorama in part because the closure reminds me of a cute Koala nose?

I love your handbag capsule, your choices are chic, beautiful, and elegant. I am similar as in leaning toward classic designs and mostly black as well. I have 3 coloured bags, and i plan to buy 4 bags to round out my bag capsule.

My purple contribution:

louis vuitton cosmic blossom pochette

Side note: I sold my speedy 30 today.

I love your LV pochette! congratulations on the sale of your speedy!

 

[880]

It was too long for me Crossbody. And I didn't like how it looked tying the ends of the leather strap to make it shorter. I doubled it, but then is was so short that it was shoulder carry. Then I tried it with a Coach DNKY dark gunmetal strap, which I know is the right length for me crossbody, and love it!

Thank you! This is valuable info! Hugs
@Sparkletastic, your curated five are so gorgeous and somehow grown up And, your pink8sh taupe bucket enjoying an appetizer of oysters on a spectacular shoreline makes me want to aspire to your lifestyle! Wow!
@BowieFan1971, I was struck by the similarity between your pink RM and one posted by a TPFer @ari on the chanel RTW thread post 20,314 https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/chanel-rtw-reveals-chit-chat-info-thread.575102/page-1355

 

[dcooney4]

My pink bags

2016:
• Prada Mini Double Zip Tote in Tamaris (salmon pink) saffiano leather w/ghwView attachment 5013873
2021:
I still have the Prada which I love!

I’ve added:
• Miss Dior Sliding Chain in Hot Pink Lambskin w/shw
• Fendi Mini Mon Tresor in pale pink leather w/ mixed silver and rose gold hardwareView attachment 5013874View attachment 5013875

I adore pink but struggle to find pink clothes that match my style - they always seem to be black or white. So, pink bags are a great way for me to get my pink fix and keep my outfits fun and feminine.

I would buy another pink bag in a heartbeat if I found one in a style that added something to my collection.

I love your pinks!

 

[dcooney4]

My purple contribution:

louis vuitton cosmic blossom pochette

Side note: I sold my speedy 30 today.

Pretty and congrats on the sale.