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.

 

[dcooney4]

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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Pretty bags! You are on a Roll with curating your bags.

 

[dcooney4]

Oh my poor heart...
Gorgeous bags!

Thanks!

 

[dcooney4]

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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Ok ,I am drooling over here. I love them all.

 

[dcooney4]

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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.

Gorgeous bags!

 

[dcooney4]

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! I really love the Prada too.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Out today with my sentimental favorite bag...a vintage Alma, made in May of 1998– the month my son was born, that was a gift from my DH last year. She glows in the right light!

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I love my monogrammed barrington gifts savannah tote!!! I added a clochette and charm. It's just so lightweight and functional.

 

[BowieFan1971]

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

Dior Maris Pearl- nice!!!!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Pretty bags! You are on a Roll with curating your bags.

Well, had a complete lineup change today. Trading bags with a friend...she gets the black RL, I get her deliciously squeezable sumptuously buttery Prada hobo her DH thrifted for a song and she forgot about in her closet because it did not sing to her. I saw it yesterday and fell immediately in love with how it felt...and I didn’t even condition and give it TLC yet! Made my Pico feel stiff. A gorgeous casual bag that I will probably find myself unconsciously stroking in public... She much better than the RM it is replacing. And the Ferragamo replacing the RL.

Hoping the RM sells quickly...

 

[Cookiefiend]

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

ooooo - the Balenciaga is gorgeous!

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Lady Dior medium size.

❤ Love! ❤

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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.

I love a top handle bag - so pretty!

Ok ,I am drooling over here. I love them all.

Thanks sweets!

Out today with my sentimental favorite bag...a vintage Alma, made in May of 1998– the month my son was born, that was a gift from my DH last year. She glows in the right light!View attachment 5023439

She is lovely ❤
(since you know you like this shape, you and a Bolide would get along famously!)

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I love my monogrammed barrington gifts savannah tote!!! I added a clochette and charm. It's just so lightweight and functional.

I like the pop of pink!

 

[Jereni]

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...

I am so sorry to hear about that tough trip but I am glad you got to get the Chanel flap and make at least one good memory out of it!!!

Great bag choices!

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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Love all your black bags and especially that Celine cabas. Something about the effortless cabas style is so nice and unexpected in black.

 

[Jereni]

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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Gorgeous bags! The Boston bag is fun.

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
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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All you black bags are so sleek!!! Congrats on the new Ferragamo tote, that is stunning!

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

Super gorgeous collection!

 

[dcooney4]

Well, had a complete lineup change today. Trading bags with a friend...she gets the black RL, I get her deliciously squeezable sumptuously buttery Prada hobo her DH thrifted for a song and she forgot about in her cart because it did not sing to her. I saw it yesterday and fell immediately in love with how it felt...and I didn’t even condition and give it TLC yet! Made my Pico feel stiff. A gorgeous casual bag that I will probably find myself unconsciously stroking in public... She much better than the RM it is replacing. And the Ferragamo replacing the RL.

Hoping the RM sells quickly...

That is fantastic! I decided to accept a low ball offer on something today just to make room in my closet. It is weird as I was packing it up I was thinking how pretty it is and should I cancel the sale. Then I said I have not worn it in ages , let it go to someone else.
I am so glad you got a good trade for your bag. Enjoy the new one.

 

[Hazzelnut]

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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Your Gucci Padlock and Kelly Resisting the urge to search online as I need to be good! The temptation is real...

 

[Hazzelnut]

@Hazzelnut, I see you have both the Jumbo and medium in your chic collection. Do you prefer one over the other?

I prefer the jumbo to the medium. I definitely want to keep both, but if I had to let go of one it would be the medium in a heart beat. I tend to use the medium as my date night / fancy occasion bag, while my jumbo is definitely my go to every day when I want to feel a bit more put together.

Your black bags are stunning!! How do you find the Coco Handle? I’ve been debating it if the right colour comes up (but let’s be honest I’ll probably go for black...).