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.

 

[CoachMaven]

Ohhhh, the black bags on here!!!
Black bags are the best, here are mine:
Coach quilted Dinky:

Coach Ergo XL tote:

Coach Rhyder 33:

Coach Carly:

Vintage time! Coach Sheridan Monticello:

Coach Legacy Top Zip? (I think that's the name...)

Coach Court

I don't know how I don't have a photo of this one, but the MZ Wallace medium Sutton (so squishy!):

 

[dcooney4]

Ohhhh, the black bags on here!!!
Black bags are the best, here are mine:
Coach quilted Dinky:
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Coach Ergo XL tote:
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Coach Rhyder 33:
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Coach Carly:
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Vintage time! Coach Sheridan Monticello:
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Coach Legacy Top Zip? (I think that's the name...)
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Coach Court
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I don't know how I don't have a photo of this one, but the MZ Wallace medium Sutton (so squishy!):
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That Dinky is calling me. The leather on your Coach bags are gorgeous. Love your Mz Wallace Sutton too.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Ohhhh, the black bags on here!!!
Black bags are the best, here are mine:
Coach quilted Dinky:
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Coach Ergo XL tote:
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Coach Rhyder 33:
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Coach Carly:
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Vintage time! Coach Sheridan Monticello:
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Coach Legacy Top Zip? (I think that's the name...)
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Coach Court
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I don't know how I don't have a photo of this one, but the MZ Wallace medium Sutton (so squishy!):
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The Dinky and the Sheridan and the Court!!!!❤️

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

ooooo - the Balenciaga is gorgeous!
❤ Love! ❤
I love a top handle bag - so pretty!

Thank you! I love a top handle bag too, especially for daily wear, with the option of a shoulder strap. For evenings or dinners I am okay with a chain strap bag but overall, I prefer a top handle bag.

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...).

Agree, the jumbo is a great bag, and very practical for everyday wear and the medium is nice for evening and other occasions. I wish Chanel would offer the option of a single flap in the medium size.
I love the Coco Handle since I love top handle bags, but I haven't used it as much as I'd like to because of the pandemic. Hopefully I will get more use out of it this year. The top handle is not pliable, but it doesn't bother me. Mine is a good size for day to evening, (it's the medium size) and it also comes in the small size. Now, they also have the mini I think? That would be too small for me.
Thank you and thanks also to @Jereni, @dcooney4 and @BowieFan1971 for the compliments regarding my black bags.

@CoachMaven, I love the Dinky and the Sheridan!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Gorgeous bags! The Boston bag is fun.


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

Thank you - I’m very happy with it! ❤️

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

Thank you! I completely understand... both are wonderful bags - but the Gucci is on the small size so it’s more of a date-night bag... but SO fab!

Ohhhh, the black bags on here!!!
Black bags are the best, here are mine:
Coach quilted Dinky:
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Coach Ergo XL tote:
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Coach Rhyder 33:
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Coach Carly:
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Vintage time! Coach Sheridan Monticello:
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Coach Legacy Top Zip? (I think that's the name...)
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Coach Court
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I don't know how I don't have a photo of this one, but the MZ Wallace medium Sutton (so squishy!):
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EEEeeeeee
Honey! Warn me next time! So many sweet Coach bags! ❤️

 

[ElainePG]

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.

What a fabulous bag! Love the quilting especially, and the contrast print against the denim. Wear it in good health!

 

[ElainePG]

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

Well said!!!

 

[ElainePG]

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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Great job of curating your black collection. And I'm so glad to see that you still have your vintage snakeskin clutch bag. I'm seriously in love with that bag. Your MIL was very sweet to pass it along to you.

 

[ElainePG]

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!

Thank you!

 

[ElainePG]

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All stunners! That clutch with the rhinestone clasp… is that new to your collection?

 

[ElainePG]

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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Incredible family of black bags. The hardware on that Ferragamo Studio tote… wowza!!!

 

[ElainePG]

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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.

All your black bags are elegant. But this Coco Handle is the one I'm crushing on. It just seems so RIGHT in pure matte black with gold hardware.

 

[ElainePG]

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!

That's such a good point about pouches versus divisions. Years ago, when I only owned one everyday bag and one dressy bag (yes, indeedy!) I absolutely required an everyday bag with pockets, dividers, & zippers galore. But as we all know (because we're all here on tPF!) those days are history. Like you, I rely heavily on pouches. So a ton of dividers really don't make sense. I do like a small zippered compartment on the inside back of the bag for my keys and a pen. A front or back outside pocket for my phone is nice, but not a requirement. And that's about it. Anything else is wasted space.

 

[ElainePG]

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

What a sweet present from your DH!

 

[ElainePG]

Ohhhh, the black bags on here!!!
Black bags are the best, here are mine:
Coach quilted Dinky:
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Coach Ergo XL tote:
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Coach Rhyder 33:
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Coach Carly:
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Vintage time! Coach Sheridan Monticello:
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Coach Legacy Top Zip? (I think that's the name...)
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Coach Court
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I don't know how I don't have a photo of this one, but the MZ Wallace medium Sutton (so squishy!):
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What a great collection. I love the quilting on that Dinky.