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.

 

[BowieFan1971]

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

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Not the Celine Box! That was so...everything!

 

[More bags]

Not the Celine Box! That was so...everything!

Thank you BowieFan. Yes, the Celine Classic Box It was beautiful, lined in lambskin, box leather, I stalked it for a long time before I bought it. It overlapped in colour, size and purpose with other bags in my bag wardrobe and I let it go in a big 2018 purge. It also had a divided interior which meant it could carry less than you would think for a bag that size.

 

[Hazzelnut]

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

@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.

Thank you

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?

My Gucci Soho Disco is definitely my most used bag as it’s so easy. But I think the Diorama might come for it’s crown soon...

 

[dcooney4]

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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I love your black bags. That Nodini was some incredible find.

 

[dcooney4]

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...

Great variety and gorgeous bags!

 

[momasaurus]

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?
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.
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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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These are so wonderful and unique. I remember the story about this lucite-handled beauty. I still love the bag. And did you say fuchsia interior on that Valentina? O. M. G. !
They are so nicely photographed I want to stroke and cuddle them all. OK I need a nodini.
And the ferragamo spectators - fabulous story!

 

[dcooney4]

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

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I love how you curated your black bags. They are all so beautiful.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Thank you BowieFan. Yes, the Celine Classic Box It was beautiful, lined in lambskin, box leather, I stalked it for a long time before I bought it. It overlapped in colour, size and purpose with other bags in my bag wardrobe and I let it go in a big 2018 purge. It also had a divided interior which meant it could carry less than you would think for a bag that size.

I don’t like divided interiors. You are right, they affect functionality a lot. I guess if you are a “throw random things in your bag” person, they keep you organized. But I keep everything in a pouch, so I’m already organized. Dude, I’m borderline OCD....

 

[BowieFan1971]

I love how you curated your black bags. They are all so beautiful.

Yes, she did purge the weak links...except for the Box...

 

[keodi]

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...

I love the variety you have!

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

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beautiful black bag collection!

 

[keodi]

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...

I love the variety you have!

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

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beautiful black bag collection!

 

[dcooney4]

I seriously have a problem with black bags. I absolutely adore them.

 

[dcooney4]

Still more!

 

[keodi]

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I love everything!

 

[keodi]

Gorgeous First!

What lovely storytelling Elaine. Your spectator pumps sound amazing!

I love your black bags, especially your Corde clutch and surprise fuchsia interior on your Valentina.

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

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

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?

Thank you!