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.

 

[whateve]

Oh now I understand. I only wear jewel tones so that's why brown doesn't work for me!

I wear mostly jewel tones too. Pastels wash me out.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

Okay Rome and Florence in November is fresh and cool but still nice , but the amalfi coast will be too cold unless you like walking along the beach in a windbreaker and gloves. Venice is an obvious choice for your honeymoon and since you only have two non travel days to be somewhere I would stay put there and take gondola rides and go shopping. I have never been to Venice actually but I've been to Florence and Rome and if you desperately want to be in more than one city there's a high speed 90 min train that connects them. Maybe base in one and go for a day trip to the other?

I sadly can't endorse leaving on Saturday and thus arriving on Sunday unless you are talking about an early Saturday morning direct flight and a late night Tues direct flight.

If you have connections the jet lag will get you. Because you most likely can't get to your destination the same day anymore, so you arrive Sunday morning (absolutely exhausted and jet lagged & needing a day or so of rest to recover from the red eye trip), so Sunday is half shot. You then have a blast on Monday only to check out the following morning and head to the airport. It's basically only one good day that you didn't need to be in an airport at any point.
I hate to be a Debbie Downer but I've taken short trips over the Atlantic so many times.... if you can avoid overnight flights and you can leave early and fly direct, and get to your room and your shower in time to go out to a late dinner, then, sure. Especially if you travel after dinner time on Tuesday home. You'll have a great Sunday and a great Monday and hopefully some fun all day Tuesday but in your own bed by midnight because of the boon of traveling west.

I do know this cool American woman your age who lives in Cortona on an agriturismo she runs so if you've seen Under the Tuscan Sun and are into hill towns I could try to connect you two and you should stay at her gastrotourism destination!

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I wear mostly jewel tones too. Pastels wash me out.

Yes! The more intense the better. I'm a deep winter.

 

[JenJBS]

I was thinking a medium LePliage for shopping cuz it had a zipper, is waterproof and folds up, and my teal Halzan-inspired bag because it is a crossbody that buckles closed (secure) and can still be used as a clutch or satchel. We probably won’t eat fancy, but we did throw out the idea of going to the opera if possible. I could also carry my little Fendi crossbody bag instead of the teal bag. And I do have a black quilted chain strap bag and a black circle bag with a gold handle and leopard pony hair front with an attachable crossbody strap. For shoes, I was thinking black...my lace up ankle boots and a pair of black Superga. And ballerina flats in case we go out. Too clutzy for heels and cobblestones. I am so out of practice on even flat pavement. Clothes...3 pair of straight leg jeans with some stretch in them, a black v-neck sleeveless knee length jersey fit and flare dress, a pair of black wide leg trousers with a little stretch, and cardis, camis, tees and crew neck sweaters to mix and match in tan, grey, black, white. A few scarves for color, warmth and drama, including at least one with teal in it. Tan trench coat and gloves. Sunglasses. I don’t want to bring a ton of jewelry...pair of diamond and pair of pearl studs, 2-3 bracelets to mix and match, watch, wedding rings. That’s it.
Need to leave room for the goodies!!!

Edit-will maybe bring a long jersey A-line skirt too.

Which of those bags sounded best?

These options sound great! Very well thought out!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Okay Rome and Florence in November is fresh and cool but still nice , but the amalfi coast will be too cold unless you like walking along the beach in a windbreaker and gloves. Venice is an obvious choice for your honeymoon and since you only have two non travel days to be somewhere I would stay put there and take gondola rides and go shopping. I have never been to Venice actually but I've been to Florence and Rome and if you desperately want to be in more than one city there's a high speed 90 min train that connects them. Maybe base in one and go for a day trip to the other?

I sadly can't endorse leaving on Saturday and thus arriving on Sunday unless you are talking about an early Saturday morning direct flight and a late night Tues direct flight.

If you have connections the jet lag will get you. Because you most likely can't get to your destination the same day anymore, so you arrive Sunday morning (absolutely exhausted and jet lagged & needing a day or so of rest to recover from the red eye trip), so Sunday is half shot. You then have a blast on Monday only to check out the following morning and head to the airport. It's basically only one good day that you didn't need to be in an airport at any point.
I hate to be a Debbie Downer but I've taken short trips over the Atlantic so many times.... if you can avoid overnight flights and you can leave early and fly direct, and get to your room and your shower in time to go out to a late dinner, then, sure. Especially if you travel after dinner time on Tuesday home. You'll have a great Sunday and a great Monday and hopefully some fun all day Tuesday but in your own bed by midnight because of the boon of traveling west.

I do know this cool American woman your age who lives in Cortona on an agriturismo she runs so if you've seen Under the Tuscan Sun and are into hill towns I could try to connect you two and you should stay at her gastrotourism destination!

Oh! I meant we will be there 10 days. Leaving Sat 6, flying home on the 16th. Plenty of time!!!

 

[essiedub]

Oh BowieFan this discussion your your Italy trip I am traveling vicariously through your planning!

meanwhile back to the dailies...Here is my purple bag for the week. To be honest, I don’t love this bag. It’s nice, spacious, and functional, but it just doesn’t make me swoon like my purple Lady Dior, which I will swap into later this week. I can’t explain why. Is it because it‘s caviar? Is it just a blah style? maybe it’s because it doesn’t service my daily work needs so it’s more of a going out bag..but then it’s not fancy enough? help me find the love

 

[Sparkletastic]

I can finally take part in a colour week!! I thought I’d have to wait until black

My little tweed bag arrived and I am in love It definitely won’t be every day, but I do see myself getting plenty of use! Happy I sold the other one for this. No money taken from the house fund and I have a pretty new bag!

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What a cutie!!! Congrats!

Same - black is great but I actually think it only looks good with jewel tones. Pastels, earth tones, ‘grayer’ tones of colors all look better with brown or tan.

Oooh no! I wear a lot of black and it goes with everything. Sometimes black + jewels tones can be harsh and depending on the outfit a softer compliment works so well!

There are so many different shades of pink (and other colors). At least to me, different shades can 'feel' different ages. Some pinks look very sophisticated, and I wouldn't put them on a baby or little girl.




What a beauty! And, of course, I love the color!

Re: pinks and other colors. I really think any color can look good on any age of adult. It’s about balancing style, cut and volume of color. There is no way we are limiting our older sisters in the colors they choose to wear.

Ok I am SO interested in helping you plan your handbag array for this trip. How many bags do you want to bring along? At least a tote or messenger for day sightseeing and a fancy bag for night right?

I feel like in Italy, one should carry some soft, luxurious leather bag, or some really intricate piece that wears like art, lol!

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This is sooo pretty. What is the brand / model?

 

[BowieFan1971]

Oh BowieFan this discussion your your Italy trip I am traveling vicariously through your planning!

meanwhile back to the dailies...Here is my purple bag for the week. To be honest, I don’t love this bag. It’s nice, spacious, and functional, but it just doesn’t make me swoon like my purple Lady Dior, which I will swap into later this week. I can’t explain why. Is it because it‘s caviar? Is it just a blah style? maybe it’s because it doesn’t service my daily work needs so it’s more of a going out bag..but then it’s not fancy enough? help me find the love
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It’s not the most striking Chanel I’ve ever seen...maybe it just isn’t YOU!

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

Oh! I meant we will be there 10 days. Leaving Sat 6, flying home on the 16th. Plenty of time!!!

Whew -silly me!!

 

[Kimbashop]

Great story! It's fun to return to places that don't change much. Tanglewood will be back. So far they've announced only the pop artist lineup for June 2021. Whether and how the BSO will be at Tanglewood is still to be worked out. Fingers crossed!

From 1996-1998, I sang with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus. Some of my favorite memories are singing on warm summer nights at Tanglewood and practicing during the days. Music was everywhere around the grounds., It was a long time ago, but I have fond memories of those days.

 

[JenJBS]

Realized I forgot to post a pink bag for purple and pink week. Mansur Gavriel drawstring bag in Blush.

 

[whateve]

Oh BowieFan this discussion your your Italy trip I am traveling vicariously through your planning!

meanwhile back to the dailies...Here is my purple bag for the week. To be honest, I don’t love this bag. It’s nice, spacious, and functional, but it just doesn’t make me swoon like my purple Lady Dior, which I will swap into later this week. I can’t explain why. Is it because it‘s caviar? Is it just a blah style? maybe it’s because it doesn’t service my daily work needs so it’s more of a going out bag..but then it’s not fancy enough? help me find the love
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Honestly, it looks too much like a work bag to be a going out bag. If you can't use it for work, then it doesn't seem to have much purpose for you. I do like the purple and the hardware.

 

[dcooney4]

Oh BowieFan this discussion your your Italy trip I am traveling vicariously through your planning!

meanwhile back to the dailies...Here is my purple bag for the week. To be honest, I don’t love this bag. It’s nice, spacious, and functional, but it just doesn’t make me swoon like my purple Lady Dior, which I will swap into later this week. I can’t explain why. Is it because it‘s caviar? Is it just a blah style? maybe it’s because it doesn’t service my daily work needs so it’s more of a going out bag..but then it’s not fancy enough? help me find the love
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I like it. It is a shame it is not working for you. You are right to let it go if you are not using it.

 

[Jereni]

I was thinking a medium LePliage for shopping cuz it had a zipper, is waterproof and folds up, and my teal Halzan-inspired bag because it is a crossbody that buckles closed (secure) and can still be used as a clutch or satchel. We probably won’t eat fancy, but we did throw out the idea of going to the opera if possible. I could also carry my little Fendi crossbody bag instead of the teal bag. And I do have a black quilted chain strap bag and a black circle bag with a gold handle and leopard pony hair front with an attachable crossbody strap. For shoes, I was thinking black...my lace up ankle boots and a pair of black Superga. And ballerina flats in case we go out. Too clutzy for heels and cobblestones. I am so out of practice on even flat pavement. Clothes...3 pair of straight leg jeans with some stretch in them, a black v-neck sleeveless knee length jersey fit and flare dress, a pair of black wide leg trousers with a little stretch, and cardis, camis, tees and crew neck sweaters to mix and match in tan, grey, black, white. A few scarves for color, warmth and drama, including at least one with teal in it. Tan trench coat and gloves. Sunglasses. I don’t want to bring a ton of jewelry...pair of diamond and pair of pearl studs, 2-3 bracelets to mix and match, watch, wedding rings. That’s it.
Need to leave room for the goodies!!!

Edit-will maybe bring a long jersey A-line skirt too.

Which of those bags sounded best?

Good bag options! Yeah it’s hard to beat a LePliage for travel, they are so useful. I use mine for that too.

For the smaller bags, can you post a few pics of them? Having trouble visualizing

Oh now I understand. I only wear jewel tones so that's why brown doesn't work for me!

I wear a lot of jewel tones too, they are the best A common ‘uniform’ for me is a jewel tone blouse, black slacks, and a fun heel. Although in those cases I usually pair it with a taupe bag to have a different neutral in the mix.

This is sooo pretty. What is the brand / model?

That was a Dolce & Gabbana rosaria bag. They do a lot of specialty ones that are SUPER adorned. Another little jewel box sort of bag!

 

[doni]

I may not get to do all of it, but I will not be hanging out in the room except to sleep! The 4 things I want to bring home with me...a piece of Venetian glass, a leather bag, a small dainty piece of gold jewelry and either a sweater or tailored piece. Things that after looking around are SO Italian that I will never mistake them for otherwise. And if it is a local label/manufacturer that I cannot ever buy here, all the better. Don’t want a Gucci/Fendi/Prada/etc. maybe I will even find the perfect black or red bag! I am so glad we are not going during tourist season because I like to experience everyday local life...eat, drink like the locals, live their pace. I am sooo excited!!!!! I want to try a bit of everything, including food, which is why I want to see different parts of Italy. We plan to spend more time in Venice and Florence than in Rome. Rome is more history and architecture...to see the big stuff like the Colosseum and Trevi...so two days there, 3-4 each in Venice and Florence.

Now to the important question— what kind of bag do I carry?!?

What a nice thing to be planning towards. I really hope that you can do the trip. Fall is a very nice time to visit Italy and even if traveling is possible, there will still be fewer tourists than usual. Good for Venice specially, which had become an impossible place. I agree November is not a good time for the Adriatic coast.

I lived in Florence for a few years and I love Rome so as the day approaches I can give you some tips of places to eat etc.