2021 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Any one else?

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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.
 
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Cookiefiend said:
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! :nono:
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I love this!
 
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JenJBS said:
Thank you! :flowers:



Thank you! :flowers:

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!

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Love the Dior! :love::love::love: Stunning color!


Thank you! :flowers:



Gorgeous color! :love::love::love:
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Thank you. I always think the color on my “hot pink” Dior looks like it should be called something like “watermelon crush”. :amuse:
880 said:
Thank you! This is valuable info! Hugs
@Sparkletastic, your curated five are so gorgeous and somehow grown up :biggrin: And, your pink8sh taupe bucket enjoying an appetizer of oysters on a spectacular shoreline makes me want to aspire to your lifestyle! Wow!
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Awww... thank you. And given I’ve been stuck in my house for a year, I aspire to my pre-covid lifestyle. I miss traveling sooooo much. :crybaby:

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My next in Covid “glow up” goal is to learn to put on makeup. I wear eyeliner, mascara, lip colour and (sometimes) blush.

Anyone know of an influencer who is great with online makeup lessons that lean more to a natural look? I have zero desire to look contoured to death like a Kardashian or made up so much I look like an extra in Cirque du Soleil. :lol: I’d just like to learn how to apply eyeshadow and maybe some baby level ideas on foundation and whatever goes with that.
 
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SakuraSakura said:
My purple contribution:

louis vuitton cosmic blossom pochette

Side note: I sold my speedy 30 today.
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Such a beautiful purple! :love:
Congratulations on your sale! :yahoo:


keodi said:
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.
Beautiful purples/pink @JenJBS the Coach, and the Ferragamo W bag are my favourites!:love::heart:
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Thank you! :flowers:
Polene is a great brand! :yes::tup:


880 said:
Thank you! This is valuable info! Hugs
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You're very welcome! :hugs:


whateve said:
You have the best purples on the forum!
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:blush: Thank you! :flowers:
 
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Sparkletastic said:
Thank you. I always think the color on my “hot pink” Dior looks like it should be called something like “watermelon crush”. :amuse:
Awww... thank you. And given I’ve been stuck in my house for a year, I aspire to my pre-covid lifestyle. I miss traveling sooooo much. :crybaby:

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My next in Covid “glow up” goal is to learn to put on makeup. I wear eyeliner, mascara, lip colour and (sometimes) blush.

Anyone know of an influencer who is great with online makeup lessons that lean more to a natural look? I have zero desire to look contoured to death like a Kardashian or made up so much I look like an extra in Cirque du Soleil. :lol: I’d just like to learn how to apply eyeshadow and maybe some baby level ideas on foundation and whatever goes with that.
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There is a British woman named Lisa-something...she does Rosie Huntington Whitley’s makeup. She does natural looking tutorials...I watched a couple of those for wedding makeup ideas.
 
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BowieFan1971 said:
There is a British woman named Lisa-something...she does Rosie Huntington Whitley’s makeup. She does natural looking tutorials...I watched a couple of those for wedding makeup ideas.
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Lisa Eldridge?
She is good. I also like Hotandflashy - horrible screen name, but she does tutorials for ‘mature‘ women and make up beginners (raises her hand because these apply to me).
 
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JenJBS said:
My three purple Bottega Veneta bags.
Campana in MonaLisa
Nodini in MonaLisa
Pouch 20 in purple

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Love all your purple bags!!! I think the BV pouch is my favorite.

Sparkletastic said:
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.
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Gorgeous pink collection! Nice range of shades. I esp like the Prada and the Fendi.

whateve said:
These are my purple bags. Nothing has changed since last year.
Left to right, Coach Anniversary Willis, Balenciaga Velo in bleu lavande, Bottega Veneta tote, and Longchamp Leather drawstring.View attachment 5014374
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Omg I love that purple Balenciaga!
 
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Sparkletastic said:
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. :whut: 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. :lol: 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? :giggle:
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Love your capsule choices!!! It’s a very sleek, elegant and badass curation. Esp love the YSL tote, I really wanted one of those bag in the day but didn’t pull the trigger on it.

I also don’t think I could make do with only 5... first world problems certainly, and fortunately I don’t have to limit it to that. I did also have saying to myself ‘what if it was 7? What if it was 9?’ And then some color crept back in.
 
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whateve said:
Here is my capsule collection. I didn't put a lot of thought into it. If you ask me on another day, I'll likely pick different bags. There are many bags that could serve the same purpose.
left to right:
BV cervo tote - I picked this because it is big enough for all purpose, has a zip top for security, is comfortable to carry, has fantastic leather, and is an awesome color.
Coach vintage (1996) red Sonoma pocket drawstring - because I love vintage, the leather is wonderful, it doesn't need babying, I love drawstrings, it is a great for a pop of color, has an infinitely adjustable strap so can be used as a shoulder bag or crossbody, is comfortable to carry, holds a decent amount.
Coach vintage (1998) Gramercy small satchel - it is very ladylike making it perfect for formal occasions but large enough to be carried everyday, has a nearly indestructible finish, a strap can be added for hands-free. In my opinion, this bag could go to head to head with any premier designer bag and match its quality.
Coach 2007 Bleecker shoulder bag - an easy to carry bag in a great size, has enough styling elements to not be boring, but neutral enough for everyday
Michael Kors suede Uptown Astor - I picked this because it is very different from my View attachment 5011881other choices, giving me the most variety, I love suede, it is pettable, easy to carry, lots of pockets,
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Oooh that red Coach. Yum.
 
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