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.

 

[ElainePG]

I only knew their shoes, which are great. My favorite pair of shoes I ever owned were Ferragamo...until my then dog chewed on one. I about wanted to cry. But I did not know if their bags lived up to their reputation for shoes. Nice to know they do!

Oh noooooo! But doggies will be doggies, I guess, and a shoe is pretty tempting if you've got teeth!

The first really good pair of shoes I ever owned were a pair of Ferragamo spectator pumps (navy & white) with 2-inch heels. I was out of town on a business trip, wearing a nice navy suit, white silk blouse, pearls, pearl earrings, a good leather briefcase, and my usual schlumpy shoes (black, I'm afraid, with kitten heels). I had the clothes down pat, but I still didn't understand about shoes. Anyway, smack in the middle of the trip, my shoes flat-out died on me. I was in pain. So at lunchtime I cabbed it to the downtown I. Magnin, went to the shoe department, and got talked into these shoes. The most expensive pair I had ever in my life owned, but I was desperate. And the minute they went on my feet, I was transformed. I felt as though I could run a marathon in them.

After that, for years my go-to business shoes were Ferragamos, 2-inch heels. And (suddenly enlightened) I owned them in black, tan, navy, burgundy, grey…

 

[ElainePG]

For black bag week. I still have the same ones I've owned forever. I do love a good black bag, and since these are different sizes, and functionally different, they cover my needs nicely.

Mulberry Blenheim. They only made this bag for about five minutes, which I don't understand since it's absolutely perfect. Especially for travel, since it's lightweight, the front turnlocked pocket secures my phone, and the bag seals itself up when it's carried either on the shoulder or crossbody.



Botkier Valentina: The leather on this is nicely pebbled, the interior is bright fuchsia, and the hardware is gunmetal. Need I say more?


Bottega Veneta Nodini: For those of you who have seen this bag a jillion times, you already know that this was a consignment shop find. It wasn't ten dollars, but it was still waaaaaay less than the new one cost, in the BV shop just a few miles away. Sometimes fortune smiles.



Cordé clutch, fabric, with a lucite handle (vintage, most likely from the 1940s). My Uncle Joe had a teeny-tiny factory that made these bags, but this isn't one of his bags, more's the pity. I bought this one on line after my Mom was reminiscing about Uncle Joe & his factory. Turns out all the women in our family had one or two of his bags, but Mom didn't keep hers.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Oh noooooo! But doggies will be doggies, I guess, and a shoe is pretty tempting if you've got teeth!

The first really good pair of shoes I ever owned were a pair of Ferragamo spectator pumps (navy & white) with 2-inch heels. I was out of town on a business trip, wearing a nice navy suit, white silk blouse, pearls, pearl earrings, a good leather briefcase, and my usual schlumpy shoes (black, I'm afraid, with kitten heels). I had the clothes down pat, but I still didn't understand about shoes. Anyway, smack in the middle of the trip, my shoes flat-out died on me. I was in pain. So at lunchtime I cabbed it to the downtown I. Magnin, went to the shoe department, and got talked into these shoes. The most expensive pair I had ever in my life owned, but I was desperate. And the minute they went on my feet, I was transformed. I felt as though I could run a marathon in them.

After that, for years my go-to business shoes were Ferragamos, 2-inch heels. And (suddenly enlightened) I owned them in black, tan, navy, burgundy, grey…

Those sound like heaven!!!!! Love spectators!
These were a pair of black sort of open lace up oxfords with a Cuban heel that were heels so they looked good with all my skirts, dresses, work clothes but I could wear them comfortably for 12+ hours. I was in restaurant management and lived in the city at the time, so that was everything! I got them for a steal from a store that sold close outs of high end shoes...I may have paid $25 or so for them 25 years ago. I had them reheeled twice because I loved them so much. I do wish I still had them!

 

[BowieFan1971]

For black bag week. I still have the same ones I've owned forever. I do love a good black bag, and since these are different sizes, and functionally different, they cover my needs nicely.

Mulberry Blenheim. They only made this bag for about five minutes, which I don't understand since it's absolutely perfect. Especially for travel, since it's lightweight, the front turnlocked pocket secures my phone, and the bag seals itself up when it's carried either on the shoulder or crossbody.

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Botkier Valentina: The leather on this is nicely pebbled, the interior is bright fuchsia, and the hardware is gunmetal. Need I say more?
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Bottega Veneta Nodini: For those of you who have seen this bag a jillion times, you already know that this was a consignment shop find. It wasn't ten dollars, but it was still waaaaaay less than the new one cost, in the BV shop just a few miles away. Sometimes fortune smiles.
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Cordé clutch, fabric, with a lucite handle (vintage, most likely from the 1940s). My Uncle Joe had a teeny-tiny factory that made these bags, but this isn't one of his bags, more's the pity. I bought this one on line after my Mom was reminiscing about Uncle Joe & his factory. Turns out all the women in our family had one or two of his bags, but Mom didn't keep hers.
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Love that Mulberry!!!

 

[crystal_cat]

I ordered a new bag today. My goal was to only buy 1 this year, and with it only being March, plus already eyeing another bag for purchasing in summer sales....I feel like I'm going to fail my resolution! In my defence, I missed out on this bag when it was released two years ago, and I've been thinking of it ever since! The denim, the quilting, the print, the lock, the chain strap.... I just love it all and I think it will make a really nice addition to my collection.

 

[Hazzelnut]

This is the week I’ve been waiting for!



Chanel Medium CF was purchased on my first solo trip after my accident (2 years after; was on my crutches and not very mobile. In hindsight I shouldn’t have went as I wasn’t able to cope.)
I was bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding in England. I knew it would be hard, but I didn’t realise how hard. I was left on the plane for two hours as the grounds crew didn’t organise a ramp to help me off (it was booked ahead), I struggled to manage on my crutches without my partner or parents’ help, and the bride’s mother told me repeatedly I was an embarrassment and a name I won’t repeat, but was highly offensive. I spent most of the wedding crying from the pain of trying to walk and of the shame of it all.
So, after the wedding was over I had an extra day to myself and I decided I was going to treat myself to my dream bag that I’d been saving for. I was planning to wait for another few months, but it just felt like the right time as I had the money and I wanted something nice to come of the horrible trip.

Chanel Jumbo CF. Bought as a treat for myself for my 30th last December.

Dior Diorama. One of my favourite bags.


Burberry backpack.

Mulberry Bayswater Tote. My work bag.

Gucci Soho Disco. My trusty errand and travel bag.

As much as they’re all black, I do think at least there’s a variety of shapes and sizes and that should count in my favour...

 

[BowieFan1971]

I ordered a new bag today. My goal was to only buy 1 this year, and with it only being March, plus already eyeing another bag for purchasing in summer sales....I feel like I'm going to fail my resolution! In my defence, I missed out on this bag when it was released two years ago, and I've been thinking of it ever since! The denim, the quilting, the print, the lock, the chain strap.... I just love it all and I think it will make a really nice addition to my collection.

That’s worth an exception.

 

[BowieFan1971]

This is the week I’ve been waiting for!

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Chanel Medium CF was purchased on my first solo trip after my accident (2 years after; was on my crutches and not very mobile. In hindsight I shouldn’t have went as I wasn’t able to cope.)
I was bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding in England. I knew it would be hard, but I didn’t realise how hard. I was left on the plane for two hours as the grounds crew didn’t organise a ramp to help me off (it was booked ahead), I struggled to manage on my crutches without my partner or parents’ help, and the bride’s mother told me repeatedly I was an embarrassment and a name I won’t repeat, but was highly offensive. I spent most of the wedding crying from the pain of trying to walk and of the shame of it all.
So, after the wedding was over I had an extra day to myself and I decided I was going to treat myself to my dream bag that I’d been saving for. I was planning to wait for another few months, but it just felt like the right time as I had the money and I wanted something nice to come of the horrible trip.

Chanel Jumbo CF. Bought as a treat for myself for my 30th last December.

Dior Diorama. One of my favourite bags.

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Burberry backpack.

Mulberry Bayswater Tote. My work bag.

Gucci Soho Disco. My trusty errand and travel bag.

As much as they’re all black, I do think at least there’s a variety of shapes and sizes and that should count in my favour...

That CF was a reward for not slapping the crap out of that awful woman...the only embarrassment that day was her behavior.

 

[Hazzelnut]

That CF was a reward for not slapping the crap out of that awful women...the only embarrassment that day was her behavior.

She is one of the worst people I’ve ever met. I like this view though, if I hadn’t needed my crutches to walk I would have lobbed them at her!

 

[sherrylynn]

I ordered a new bag today. My goal was to only buy 1 this year, and with it only being March, plus already eyeing another bag for purchasing in summer sales....I feel like I'm going to fail my resolution! In my defence, I missed out on this bag when it was released two years ago, and I've been thinking of it ever since! The denim, the quilting, the print, the lock, the chain strap.... I just love it all and I think it will make a really nice addition to my collection.

Love it! Versace, its just so......Versace!!

 

[880]

That CF was a reward for not slapping the crap out of that awful woman...the only embarrassment that day was her behavior.

+1! OMG, @Hazzelnut, I’m so sorry you had to go through that. Big hugs.
@ElainePG, love that corde clutch! and spectators! (I have blue and white ones too — dolce circa 1990s, vintage from my own closet. I did love ferregamo shoes too, especially vintage deadstock Schiavone Ferregamo (she was Salvatore F’s sister, I think).
@crystal_cat, if you missed out on a bag two years ago, you should really be allowed to backdate credit its purchase then, not now. . . Just sayin’
@More bags, your curated collection of black bags below is mouth watering! Wow!

 

[JenJBS]

This is the week I’ve been waiting for!

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Chanel Medium CF was purchased on my first solo trip after my accident (2 years after; was on my crutches and not very mobile. In hindsight I shouldn’t have went as I wasn’t able to cope.)
I was bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding in England. I knew it would be hard, but I didn’t realise how hard. I was left on the plane for two hours as the grounds crew didn’t organise a ramp to help me off (it was booked ahead), I struggled to manage on my crutches without my partner or parents’ help, and the bride’s mother told me repeatedly I was an embarrassment and a name I won’t repeat, but was highly offensive. I spent most of the wedding crying from the pain of trying to walk and of the shame of it all.
So, after the wedding was over I had an extra day to myself and I decided I was going to treat myself to my dream bag that I’d been saving for. I was planning to wait for another few months, but it just felt like the right time as I had the money and I wanted something nice to come of the horrible trip.

Chanel Jumbo CF. Bought as a treat for myself for my 30th last December.

Dior Diorama. One of my favourite bags.

View attachment 5022544
Burberry backpack.

Mulberry Bayswater Tote. My work bag.

Gucci Soho Disco. My trusty errand and travel bag.

As much as they’re all black, I do think at least there’s a variety of shapes and sizes and that should count in my favour...

Your black bags are stunning! So sorry you had to go through that.

 

[More bags]

Congratulations! beautiful mini!

I love Ferragamo bags excellent quality in my experience.
My one and only blue bag a 2003 midnight Balenciaga first

Gorgeous First!

Oh noooooo! But doggies will be doggies, I guess, and a shoe is pretty tempting if you've got teeth!

The first really good pair of shoes I ever owned were a pair of Ferragamo spectator pumps (navy & white) with 2-inch heels. I was out of town on a business trip, wearing a nice navy suit, white silk blouse, pearls, pearl earrings, a good leather briefcase, and my usual schlumpy shoes (black, I'm afraid, with kitten heels). I had the clothes down pat, but I still didn't understand about shoes. Anyway, smack in the middle of the trip, my shoes flat-out died on me. I was in pain. So at lunchtime I cabbed it to the downtown I. Magnin, went to the shoe department, and got talked into these shoes. The most expensive pair I had ever in my life owned, but I was desperate. And the minute they went on my feet, I was transformed. I felt as though I could run a marathon in them.

After that, for years my go-to business shoes were Ferragamos, 2-inch heels. And (suddenly enlightened) I owned them in black, tan, navy, burgundy, grey…

What lovely storytelling Elaine. Your spectator pumps sound amazing!

For black bag week. I still have the same ones I've owned forever. I do love a good black bag, and since these are different sizes, and functionally different, they cover my needs nicely.

Mulberry Blenheim. They only made this bag for about five minutes, which I don't understand since it's absolutely perfect. Especially for travel, since it's lightweight, the front turnlocked pocket secures my phone, and the bag seals itself up when it's carried either on the shoulder or crossbody.

View attachment 5022412

Botkier Valentina: The leather on this is nicely pebbled, the interior is bright fuchsia, and the hardware is gunmetal. Need I say more?
View attachment 5022413

Bottega Veneta Nodini: For those of you who have seen this bag a jillion times, you already know that this was a consignment shop find. It wasn't ten dollars, but it was still waaaaaay less than the new one cost, in the BV shop just a few miles away. Sometimes fortune smiles.
View attachment 5022414


Cordé clutch, fabric, with a lucite handle (vintage, most likely from the 1940s). My Uncle Joe had a teeny-tiny factory that made these bags, but this isn't one of his bags, more's the pity. I bought this one on line after my Mom was reminiscing about Uncle Joe & his factory. Turns out all the women in our family had one or two of his bags, but Mom didn't keep hers.
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I love your black bags, especially your Corde clutch and surprise fuchsia interior on your Valentina.

Those sound like heaven!!!!! Love spectators!
These were a pair of black sort of open lace up oxfords with a Cuban heel that were heels so they looked good with all my skirts, dresses, work clothes but I could wear them comfortably for 12+ hours. I was in restaurant management and lived in the city at the time, so that was everything! I got them for a steal from a store that sold close outs of high end shoes...I may have paid $25 or so for them 25 years ago. I had them reheeled twice because I loved them so much. I do wish I still had them!

These shoes sound amazing. How wonderful to have had them reheeled twice!

I ordered a new bag today. My goal was to only buy 1 this year, and with it only being March, plus already eyeing another bag for purchasing in summer sales....I feel like I'm going to fail my resolution! In my defence, I missed out on this bag when it was released two years ago, and I've been thinking of it ever since! The denim, the quilting, the print, the lock, the chain strap.... I just love it all and I think it will make a really nice addition to my collection.

Sounds like it was meant to be! This will look great in Spring.

This is the week I’ve been waiting for!

View attachment 5022543

Chanel Medium CF was purchased on my first solo trip after my accident (2 years after; was on my crutches and not very mobile. In hindsight I shouldn’t have went as I wasn’t able to cope.)
I was bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding in England. I knew it would be hard, but I didn’t realise how hard. I was left on the plane for two hours as the grounds crew didn’t organise a ramp to help me off (it was booked ahead), I struggled to manage on my crutches without my partner or parents’ help, and the bride’s mother told me repeatedly I was an embarrassment and a name I won’t repeat, but was highly offensive. I spent most of the wedding crying from the pain of trying to walk and of the shame of it all.
So, after the wedding was over I had an extra day to myself and I decided I was going to treat myself to my dream bag that I’d been saving for. I was planning to wait for another few months, but it just felt like the right time as I had the money and I wanted something nice to come of the horrible trip.

Chanel Jumbo CF. Bought as a treat for myself for my 30th last December.

Dior Diorama. One of my favourite bags.

View attachment 5022544
Burberry backpack.

Mulberry Bayswater Tote. My work bag.

Gucci Soho Disco. My trusty errand and travel bag.

As much as they’re all black, I do think at least there’s a variety of shapes and sizes and that should count in my favour...

Ack, so sorry you had to endure the bride’s mother’s tantrum, how rude!
Your black bags are stunning, great variety of shapes and sizes. We’re twins on the Gucci Soho Disco. Do you have a black bag that you carry more frequently?

 

[Bag peace]

I'm not at all caught up on the thread (literally have only read this page ha ha), but I'm so happy I'm back in time for black week!
I find it amazing how a 'basic black bag' is, in reality, never basic. I feel like black bags have the most variety of styles. Even though the market is always saturated with them, each one offers something different. It's going to be a lot of fun seeing how many gorgeous styles we see on here.

@ElainePG That Mulberry Blenheim is stunning! I've never heard of it but it's SO gorgeous.
@Hazzelnut Well done for turning a bad trip into a self-care moment. The bag is all you need to remember of the entire trip. I would use my colourful imagination to erase the days prior and limit my personal memory to the excitement of getting the dream bag you saved up for. You continue to amaze me with your strength.

 

[More bags]

My black bags,
2017

• Louis Vuitton Noir Epi Passy GM
• Celine Black Small Cabas Phantom with Belt
• Chanel Black Reissue 226 Aged Calf Ruthenium Hardware
• Louis Vuitton Noir Denim Neo Cabby MM
• Celine Black Medium Classic Box
• Chanel 15P Black Patent Coco Shine Small Flap
• Chanel Black Caviar O Case Double Pouch
• Vintage Coret Black Snakeskin Clutch (handed down from my MIL)
• Tory Burch Black Dena Foldover Messenger Bag

2021

• Celine Black Small Cabas Phantom with Belt
• Chanel Black Reissue 226 Aged Calf Ruthenium Hardware
• Vintage Black Coret Snakeskin Clutch
• Chanel 15P Black Patent Coco Shine Small Flap
• Chanel Black Caviar Wallet on Chain Gold Hardware
• Gucci Black Soho Disco