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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.
 
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ElainePG said:
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.
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You bring up a good point. Once upon a time, up until 2 years ago, I owned one bag at a time and never switched. I loved all kinds of pockets and such because it kept me organized. Even if I had more then one bag, I never would have switched because it was a pain in the butt. I ended up with ever larger purses because they got filled with junk. But I streamlined everything into pouches when I started getting into purses so I could easily switch them out. I did the matching wallet thing for every bag for a minute in the beginning, but stopped after I realized that switching wallets was even worse. So I went down to a selection of 2 wallets (which I may list) and a zipper card case/coin purse and slim case for additional cards. Add a slim bag to hold lip gloss/lipstick, spare tampons, an emery board, pen, blotting papers and mini tape measure (yes, really!), a hard shell sunglasses case, my keys (2 and my car fob) and my iPhone SE 2020 and that’s it. No reason not to swap bags because it’s so quick. But I am amazed at how many great bags are too slim for even that small amount of stuff and I refuse to play bag Tetris, no matter how cute the bag, or decide what to leave home.
 
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Thank you @dcooney4 @BowieFan1971 @keodi @Cookiefiend @Purses & Perfumes @Jereni @ElainePG for the black bags love and kind words.

@dcooney4 all of your black bags are stunning - I love the Prada and your clutch with a great closure/clasp!
@BowieFan1971 tightly curated black bags, great flap and yes, a black Bolide would be :loveeyes:, so tempting :angel:
@Cookiefiend gaaaa, all gorgeous black bags - I do adore your Kelly, Dior, Gucci, Nancy Gonzalez, LV! Congratulations on your new Ferragamo Tote, the leather is yummy.
@Purses & Perfumes wow! Beautiful black bags - I love your Balenciaga, your Promenade Pouch, Lady Dior and Coco Handle. Thanks for the Celine Classic Box love. I do remember your Ferragamo Joanne bag and it is lovely. Does it have a single open compartment or a divided interior?
@SouthernPurseGalGreat pink stripe on your tote, lightweight and pink detail => winner.
@SouthernPurseGal @BowieFan1971 yes, I am not a fan of purse tetris either!
@BowieFan1971 Lovely Alma. Congratulations on your trade, it sounds like everyone got some bag joy!
@Jereni Thank you, the Celine Small Cabas Phantom is such an easy to use tote, easy to use for work and on the weekend.
@CoachMaven your black bags have wonderful leathers. Your Dinky is stunning!
@ElainePG thanks for your kind words about the vintage snakeskin clutch. I am lucky to have received it from my MIL. Even though it is the least used bag in the wardrobe it still has a place reserved. :heart:
 
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CoachMaven said:
Thank you, I had never seen the Sheridan Monticello and didn't even realize it was a Coach initially when I found it. I had to do some rehab on it, but it came out to be such a great bag.
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Don’t you love when you are able to restore a bag back into something extraordinary? What a feeling of accomplishment. You did a beautiful job!
 
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Cookiefiend said:
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. :giggle:
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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:loveeyes:Wow! Love all your black beauties!
How do you like your new Ferragamo tote so far?
 
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Question...I notice that in bag pics, not many of you accessorize with scarves/twillies, charms, etc. in your pics. Is it because you left the bag as is for the pic? Do you not accessorize your bags? If so, why not? If you do, what are your fave accessories or looks, even if you don’t do it yourself?

Pics are highly welcome in any responses!!!! :heart:

I like a bit of interest. It can add color or personality to an otherwise simple bag or make it “mine” and coordinate better. Especially icon bags like a mono Speedy. Though some bags, like LV canvas, requires discretion due to the fact it is patterned already. There are limits, though!

One of the best examples I have seen is the feather on the purple(?) bag someone (sorry I can’t remember who) posted last week. Wow! It was perfect and just looked like it belonged there. Just enough to take the bag to the next level!
 
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Cookiefiend said:
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. :giggle:
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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Great collection and beautiful new additions! Love this studio tote also - mmmmmm.
 
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BowieFan1971 said:
Question...I notice that in bag pics, not many of you accessorize with scarves/twillies, charms, etc. in your pics. Is it because you left the bag as is for the pic? Do you not accessorize your bags? If so, why not? If you do, what are your fave accessories or looks, even if you don’t do it yourself?

Pics are highly welcome in any responses!!!! :heart:

I like a bit of interest. It can add color or personality to an otherwise simple bag or make it “mine” and coordinate better. Especially icon bags like a mono Speedy. Though some bags, like LV canvas, requires discretion due to the fact it is patterned already. There are limits, though!

One of the best examples I have seen is the feather on the purple(?) bag someone (sorry I can’t remember who) posted last week. Wow! It was perfect and just looked like it belonged there. Just enough to take the bag to the next level!
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Interesting question.

In general, I don’t like extra accesorizing my bags. I often take adornments they come with away, like locks and clochettes (hate having the things dangling around) or tassels and charms (the tassel is my least favorite part of the Gucci Disco and the big metal initials the main reason I will never get a Lady Dior). I also don’t like things like twillies around the handle or Rodeo charms that, to me, they have become so standard they almost feel like a uniform look.

That said, I like a casually thrown scarf around or on top of a bag, and it is something that I do when I am not sure I am going to need a scarf or when I get warm and take it out, which I am always doing, putting a scarf on and off. I may also use a scarf to grab a bag I am concerned about to marking, but without wrapping it around. Sometimes, when I am feeling extra, or while traveling, I’d hang a small bag from a bigger one. But also, I find myself occasionally attracted to Loewe’s a bit out there charms, and considering adding one to my Loewe Baskets (on of which already comes with a logo charm that I should hate but I don’t). But in the end it would probably be some kind of pouch or coin purse, to keep with my utilitarian views on this matter.

I guess in general my approach is that what I don’t like of accessorizing is that it brings too much focus on the bag, treats it as something too precious, or makes a lot of fuss about it. Personally I care as much about my clothes and other accessories as my bags, which I see as one element more of the look. So if I bring too much attention to them, I detract it from other things. Or worse the whole thing becomes too much instead of feeling effortless.

A couple of badly lit pics:

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BowieFan1971 said:
Question...I notice that in bag pics, not many of you accessorize with scarves/twillies, charms, etc. in your pics. Is it because you left the bag as is for the pic? Do you not accessorize your bags? If so, why not? If you do, what are your fave accessories or looks, even if you don’t do it yourself?

Pics are highly welcome in any responses!!!! :heart:

I like a bit of interest. It can add color or personality to an otherwise simple bag or make it “mine” and coordinate better. Especially icon bags like a mono Speedy. Though some bags, like LV canvas, requires discretion due to the fact it is patterned already. There are limits, though!

One of the best examples I have seen is the feather on the purple(?) bag someone (sorry I can’t remember who) posted last week. Wow! It was perfect and just looked like it belonged there. Just enough to take the bag to the next level!
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Good question! I have quite bad OCD so I find mixing colours / patterns difficult as it will bring me out in a sensory overload and a minor panic attack. No clue where this particular “quirk” came from, but I just have to go with it. (I realise how strange it is though!)

I generally stick to an all black wardrobe and maybe a colourful bag now and again if I’m in the right mind frame. However, I admire it on other people and it doesn’t overwhelm me with others!

(I feel like I’m making myself sound really depressing. I promise I’m good and have a good life!)
 
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@More bags - Thank you sweetie!
baghabitz34 said:
:loveeyes:Wow! Love all your black beauties!
How do you like your new Ferragamo tote so far?
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Love it! I've carried it 5 times already! :love:
I did have to put an organizer in it because it is a big black bag - the organizer is just for structure and because it's a light color, it helps see in there! It's basically the same as the Le Pliage... but more chic (in my eyes).
BowieFan1971 said:
The perfect rainy day bag! Haven’t used her for a while and was thinking maybe she needed to go, but....

And sorry, but this pic I took of my very happy cat at bedtime last night is just too cute! Love making this old girl smile.View attachment 5024211View attachment 5024212
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D'awwwww :heart:
BowieFan1971 said:
Question...I notice that in bag pics, not many of you accessorize with scarves/twillies, charms, etc. in your pics. Is it because you left the bag as is for the pic? Do you not accessorize your bags? If so, why not? If you do, what are your fave accessories or looks, even if you don’t do it yourself?

Pics are highly welcome in any responses!!!! :heart:

I like a bit of interest. It can add color or personality to an otherwise simple bag or make it “mine” and coordinate better. Especially icon bags like a mono Speedy. Though some bags, like LV canvas, requires discretion due to the fact it is patterned already. There are limits, though!

One of the best examples I have seen is the feather on the purple(?) bag someone (sorry I can’t remember who) posted last week. Wow! It was perfect and just looked like it belonged there. Just enough to take the bag to the next level!
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For myself, I don't accessorize most of my bags. I have the mink pom-poms on the black Gucci, a twilly on the red Ferragamo, and a gav on the Just Campagne... but I don't like the twilly (twillys are not my thing) or that gav (it's brown), so it was something to do with them - they do look nice on their respective bags though![
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