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.

 

[SakuraSakura]

I’ve begun to build a capsule closet. With this in mind, here’s my minimal scarf collection (pictures taken with flash) :

1.) Alexander Mcqueen Modal Fringe Black/White Skulls.
2.) Gucci Monogram Scarf (just purchased yesterday, from Winners no less!)
3 + 4.) These are second edition Lululemon Vinyasa Scarves. They’re great everyday scarves.

As I continue to formulate my closet with a vision in mind, I’ll keep posting.

 

[BowieFan1971]

I’ve begun to build a capsule closet. With this in mind, here’s my minimal scarf collection (pictures taken with flash) :

1.) Alexander Mcqueen Modal Fringe Black/White Skulls.
2.) Gucci Monogram Scarf (just purchased yesterday, from Winners no less!)
3 + 4.) These are second edition Lululemon Vinyasa Scarves. They’re great everyday scarves.

As I continue to formulate my closet with a vision in mind, I’ll keep posting.

Good start! One comment- It’s missing a colorful scarf for those days you need to “fake it til ya make it!”

 

[SakuraSakura]

Good start! One comment- It’s missing a colorful scarf for those days you need to “fake it til ya make it!”

I was hoping to find a cotton-based McQueen in some outlandish color... eventually! I want to see how the modal lasts first before I commit to another one. I’d like maybe a red or a green... now the wheels are turning ladies! You know, I’ve definitely been buying into “faking it until you make it.” I’m starting to wear more fitted clothing which feels almost too revealing but it’s good for me. I need to stop hiding the weight I’ve gained - we’re in a pandemic and it is to be expected your weight will change let alone day-to-day interactions! I usually wear lots of denim, black and navy. I think grey and navy are superior to black. Yes, I am looking for a fight.

 

[BowieFan1971]

I was hoping to find a cotton-based McQueen in some outlandish color... eventually! I want to see how the modal lasts first before I commit to another one. I’d like maybe a red or a green... now the wheels are turning ladies! You know, I’ve definitely been buying into “faking it until you make it.” I’m starting to wear more fitted clothing which feels almost too revealing but it’s good for me. I need to stop hiding the weight I’ve gained - we’re in a pandemic and it is to be expected your weight will change let alone day-to-day interactions! I usually wear lots of denim, black and navy. I think grey and navy are superior to black. Yes, I am looking for a fight.

Fitted clothes that fit right make you look slimmer than baggy clothes, regardless of your weight. And they make you look and feel like you care, which makes you feel better about yourself. That shows and people respond to it, which just snowballs the good feels!

And I like grey and navy better too...not everyone can wear black well.

 

[BowieFan1971]

I was hoping to find a cotton-based McQueen in some outlandish color... eventually! I want to see how the modal lasts first before I commit to another one. I’d like maybe a red or a green... now the wheels are turning ladies! You know, I’ve definitely been buying into “faking it until you make it.” I’m starting to wear more fitted clothing which feels almost too revealing but it’s good for me. I need to stop hiding the weight I’ve gained - we’re in a pandemic and it is to be expected your weight will change let alone day-to-day interactions! I usually wear lots of denim, black and navy. I think grey and navy are superior to black. Yes, I am looking for a fight.

This book helped me out of a slump after I gained weight and was not feeling good about myself, which became about more than just how I looked. He is wonderfully but not condescendingly positive and affirming and helps you find YOU in your clothes where you are today and gives solid advice about how to shop and curate to make it happen. I review it periodically or whenever I feel I am dissatisfied or losing my way style-wise, which happens less and less now.

Game changer! Life changer! Love Tim!!!!

 

[essiedub]

It’s not a real one, just the same style. The strap unbuckles inside so it can be a clutch, shoulder or cross body bag. The way the strap buckles and threads through, it holds the bag closed itself, but you can use the front strap to buckle down the handles, so it is really secure. It’s a 25, so it’s not super big. For my everyday use, I actually wish it was the bigger size. If I buy a real Hermès one, I would get the 31. But there are things I carry everyday that I won’t need on vacay.View attachment 5018357View attachment 5018360View attachment 5018361

I can see how functional this style can be! Very clever. I like the color. On a day to day basis, do you totally buckle it in as in photo 1? I know I’d be in photo state 2.

 

[Kimbashop]

I’ve begun to build a capsule closet. With this in mind, here’s my minimal scarf collection (pictures taken with flash) :

1.) Alexander Mcqueen Modal Fringe Black/White Skulls.
2.) Gucci Monogram Scarf (just purchased yesterday, from Winners no less!)
3 + 4.) These are second edition Lululemon Vinyasa Scarves. They’re great everyday scarves.

As I continue to formulate my closet with a vision in mind, I’ll keep posting.

I love the vinyasa scarves! My SIL gave me one in a pretty heathered purple and I wear it all the time in different ways.

 

[paculina]

Hi ladies! I used to post in this thread a lot in previous years, but have gotten away from following/buying handbags and this forum. My bank account is thankful for that, I must say, lol. I see some familiar faces here and a lot of new faces. It's nice to see all of you. With the pandemic, I've been working from home and not going much of anywhere, so I haven't hardly been using my bags. I think I've been in my Coach E/W swingpack for more than a year. But I did order a bag from Jax the other night, the first one I've bought in who knows how long! I got the denim Pennie shoulder bag from the Coach outlet. It will probably still sit because lockdown, but still fun to get a new bag. I'll post a pic when I get it next week. I hope you all are doing well.

 

[SakuraSakura]

This book helped me out of a slump after I gained weight and was not feeling good about myself, which became about more than just how I looked. He is wonderfully but not condescendingly positive and affirming and helps you find YOU in your clothes where you are today and gives solid advice about how to shop and curate to make it happen. I review it periodically or whenever I feel I am dissatisfied or losing my way style-wise, which happens less and less now.View attachment 5018776

Game changer! Life changer! Love Tim!!!!

Thank you for your insight and the book suggestion! I’ll certainly have to check it out. I’ve also been watching a ton of body-positive Youtubers. It’s helping a lot.

 

[Kimbashop]

My pink and purple beauties.

1. Balenciaga First in Eggplant
2. Balenciaga MU (makeup bag) in pearly pink
3. BV Nodini in Amaranto -- a cross between red and pink. In certain lights, it looks more like a dark pink.
4. BV Nodini in Byzantine
5. Massaccesi midi Diva in Byzantine
6. Arayla Hepburn tote in Orchid (with a silver pouch)

 

[JenJBS]

My pink and purple beauties.

1. Balenciaga First in Eggplant
2. Balenciaga MU (makeup bag) in pearly pink
3. BV Nodini in Amaranto -- a cross between red and pink. In certain lights, it looks more like a dark pink.
4. BV Nodini in Byzantine
5. Massaccesi midi Diva in Byzantine
6. Arayla Hepburn tote in Orchid (with a silver pouch)
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These are all stunning! Such pretty purple and pink bags!

 

[BowieFan1971]

I can see how functional this style can be! Very clever. I like the color. On a day to day basis, do you totally buckle it in as in photo 1? I know I’d be in photo state 2.

Nah, I don’t buckle it down usually, but just thinking about pickpockets in Europe targeting tourists, it is a nice option. Anything to make them think it’s not worth the effort.

 

[BowieFan1971]

My pink and purple beauties.

1. Balenciaga First in Eggplant
2. Balenciaga MU (makeup bag) in pearly pink
3. BV Nodini in Amaranto -- a cross between red and pink. In certain lights, it looks more like a dark pink.
4. BV Nodini in Byzantine
5. Massaccesi midi Diva in Byzantine
6. Arayla Hepburn tote in Orchid (with a silver pouch)
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Love that deep purple drawstring bag!

 

[880]

I think grey and navy are superior to black

+1000. I especially love midnight navy metallic

These are all stunning! Such pretty purple and pink bags!

ITA! @Kimbashop, you have an amazing array! Gorgeous, mouthwatering bags!

Nah, I don’t buckle it down usually, but just thinking about pickpockets in Europe targeting tourists, it is a nice option. Anything to make them think it’s not worth the effort.

I’ve been very fortunate in the US and abroad, but that is the beauty of convertible bags. Though I think I carry a lot more than you do!
@momasaurus, thank you for your kind words. I mainly buy rescue bags for myself that need a second life My mom has a major birthday coming up, and we bought her a major bag (a new craie 30B, brushed ghw) — this is the first year we’ve ever bought her this kind of gift (or anyone this kind of gift) and I don’t anticipate it ever happening again. It is her grail bag. I said to DH that I should put myself on a self ban for the rest of the year. he started to laugh hysterically and sputtered out, it’s only March. . . Guess he knows me pretty well
Hugs

 

[Kimbashop]

These are all stunning! Such pretty purple and pink bags!

Love that deep purple drawstring bag!

ITA! @Kimbashop, you have an amazing array! Gorgeous, mouthwatering bags!

thank you, all!