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]

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That clutch! Everything an evening bag should be....very Duchess of Windsor.❤️

 

[dcooney4]

I love everything!

Thank you!

 

[BowieFan1971]

My 3 black bags...
Minkoff drawstring bag
RL Black Boston bag
Vintage CC Courtenay (CA dept store) quilted double flap

When the Ferragamo arrives, as long as it is good, I am listing at least the RL. While I love the shape, I don’t like the “floppiness” of it and it is an off size so I had to make a cardboard base to give it some shape. The flap bag stays because it is a classic shape/style, lambskin and only cost $12. A good backup for dress up occasions. Don’t know if I am going to keep the RM either. The leather looks much better than it feels...kind of hard...and I don’t know if I love it. Plus I am not a crossbody girl so another shoulder bag may be a better fit, like a classic saddle bag. Someone else might love it more.

I don’t ever see myself with more than 3 black bags. And if a Bolide enters my life? It’s that and the flap...that’s it.
Edit- just listed the Minkoff. Does not make my heart sing.

 

[Cookiefiend]

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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What a beautiful Mulberry, but I adore your vintage clutch - the handle is just extraordinary.

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...

A) AMAZING bags - ohmigoodness... your Chanels are very tempting... (No no Cookie.... nononono )
B) I am appalled at the behavior of that horrible woman. You are an extremely gracious and kind person.

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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So many pretties!!

 

[Cookiefiend]

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Oh my poor heart...
Gorgeous bags!

 

[Cookiefiend]

My 3 black bags...
Minkoff drawstring bag
RL Black Boston bag
Vintage CC Courtenay (CA dept store) quilted double flap

When the Ferragamo arrives, as long as it is good, I am listing at least the RL. While I love the shape, I don’t like the “floppiness” of it and it is an off size so I had to make a cardboard base to give it some shape. The flap bag stays because it is a classic shape/style, lambskin and only cost $12. A good backup for dress up occasions. Don’t know if I am going to keep the RM either. The leather looks much better than it feels...kind of hard...and I don’t know if I love it. Plus I am not a crossbody girl so another shoulder bag may be a better fit, like a classic saddle bag. Someone else might love it more.

I don’t ever see myself with more than 3 black bags. And if a Bolide enters my life? It’s that and the flap...that’s it.
Edit- just listed the Minkoff. Does not make my heart sing.
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Oh my - I love this vintage CC Courtenay!
I also hate a floppy bag... and don't have any more!

 

[Cookiefiend]

My favorite week - black bags. I have an unreasonable love for them (well certain ones), and even though I have more than enough - I am still tempted by them.
2019
Gucci Padlock Top Handle
LV Lockme Bucket
Hermès Kelly

and then 2020 happened.
The MZ Wallace and the Nancy Gonzalez were both purchased in 2020.
MZ Wallace Micro Sutton
Ferragamo Studio Tote (purchased in 2021)
LV Lock Me Bucket
Gucci Padlock
Hermès Kelly
Dior Lady Bag (purchased in 2021)
Nancy Gonzalez Mini Erica Tote

(And there’s a Longchamp Le Pliage Neo)

Because the Ferragamo Studio tote is new, I took a couple of pictures. It’s very niiiice ❤️ beautiful leather, with suede lining. I put an organizer in it to add a bit of structure and to alleviate the Black Hole issue that happens with black bags.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Oh my - I love this vintage CC Courtenay!
I also hate a floppy bag... and don't have any more!

I am excited about the Ferragamo because it is the same shape but not floppy. I just hope it does not feel too big. It is about the size of a Speedy 30 and the RL is the size of a 25. I really like the size of the 25.

 

[BowieFan1971]

My favorite week - black bags. I have an unreasonable love for them (well certain ones), and even though I have more than enough - I am still tempted by them.
2019
Gucci Padlock Top Handle
LV Lockme Bucket
Hermès Kelly
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and then 2020 happened.
The MZ Wallace and the Nancy Gonzalez were both purchased in 2020.
MZ Wallace Micro Sutton
Ferragamo Studio Tote (purchased in 2021)
LV Lock Me Bucket
Gucci Padlock
Hermès Kelly
Dior Lady Bag (purchased in 2021)
Nancy Gonzalez Mini Erica Tote
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(And there’s a Longchamp Le Pliage Neo)

Because the Ferragamo Studio tote is new, I took a couple of pictures. It’s very niiiice ❤ beautiful leather, with suede lining. I put an organizer in it to add a bit of structure and to alleviate the Black Hole issue that happens with black bags.
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Wow!!!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

So many beautiful black bags....

@More bags, the Celine box bag is one I have admired for a long time but just not taken the plunge. I do have the brown Ferragamo Joanne bag which is somewhat similar in style. Love your streamlined collection!
@Hazzelnut, I see you have both the Jumbo and medium in your chic collection. Do you prefer one over the other?

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I adore your Prada! The vertical quilting is so neat. I would love to add something like this with the vertical quilting to my collection.

My favorite week - black bags. I have an unreasonable love for them (well certain ones), and even though I have more than enough - I am still tempted by them.
2019
Gucci Padlock Top Handle
LV Lockme Bucket
Hermès Kelly
View attachment 5023090
and then 2020 happened.
The MZ Wallace and the Nancy Gonzalez were both purchased in 2020.
MZ Wallace Micro Sutton
Ferragamo Studio Tote (purchased in 2021)
LV Lock Me Bucket
Gucci Padlock
Hermès Kelly
Dior Lady Bag (purchased in 2021)
Nancy Gonzalez Mini Erica Tote
View attachment 5023091
(And there’s a Longchamp Le Pliage Neo)

Because the Ferragamo Studio tote is new, I took a couple of pictures. It’s very niiiice ❤ beautiful leather, with suede lining. I put an organizer in it to add a bit of structure and to alleviate the Black Hole issue that happens with black bags.
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Beautiful collection! Especially love the Kelly, the Lady Dior and the Gucci. I too prefer a structured silhouette and am not a fan of floppy bags.

 

[Cookiefiend]

So many beautiful black bags....

@More bags, the Celine box bag is one I have admired for a long time but just not taken the plunge. I do have the brown Ferragamo Joanne bag which is somewhat similar in style. Love your streamlined collection!
@Hazzelnut, I see you have both the Jumbo and medium in your chic collection. Do you prefer one over the other?

I adore your Prada! The vertical quilting is so neat. I would love to add something like this with the vertical quilting to my collection.

Beautiful collection! Especially love the Kelly, the Lady Dior and the Gucci. I too prefer a structured silhouette and am not a fan of floppy bags.

Thank you!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

I have too many black bags! Balenciaga Sharp satchel, Dior Promenade Pouch, YSL College bag and Dior Maris Pearl. A few more coming up.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Lady Dior medium size.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

My apologies for not taking new photos of the last two and just posting the older pictures. Here's my Coco Handle.

I also have the YSL Kate bag but am debating if I should keep it in my collection since it pretty much serves the same purpose as my Promenade Pouch. Anyway, it's sitting in my closet of departing bags while I ponder about whether I need it or not.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

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.

Don’t you hate that?! When a bag looks like you should be able to stick all your items in it but then a bunch of built in division makes it rather less useful to throw in your pouches and go. Purse Tetris is no fun.
If I just moved into a purse and stayed in it for long periods I can see the point of divided sections/pockets or zippered compartments inside and outside the bag so you can get organized without any pouches beyond, say, a cosmetic bag + coin purse/wallet type item. But since I’ve switched to a pouch that houses my kindle, sunglasses and face masks plus a small pouch for little items like ear buds , in addition to my keys/wallet/wrist strap and cosmetics pouch, that just adds up to 4 bulky type items to put in a bag ! and if it’a a small purse I have to leave out one of the pouches that is least useful for the outing. Never a great thing! If there are “sections” in the main area of the bag then I may have to leave the large pouch out and just have the mask on my face, as well as possibly leaving out my cosmetics!