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.

 

[Kimbashop]

OK I need that BV amaranto big-time.
And the MM - so beautiful. This is why I have too many of his bags. They are beautiful!!! But then most of them don't work for me.

Me too. The BV Nodini is a wonderful bag style if you like crossbodies. It’s probably my favorite cross body style.

this MM bag is one of my faves of his bag styles. It is beautifully designed.

 

[Kimbashop]

Stunning collection. I'm madly in love with your Eggplant Balenciaga First! It's simply glowing. Do you keep it moisturized? (I have a First in Atlantique, and it's great, but it doesn't have a great a completion as yours does, lol.)

Thank you— I do love the First style. I keep this one moisturized with Bick4. I used Leather Honey on it once and it plumped up the leather and revived the color. I tend to condition all of my bags twice a year.

 

[Kimbashop]

Got this one for a song...hope it feels as good as it looks!View attachment 5020812View attachment 5020814

That is a gorgeous Boston bag!

 

[Kimbashop]

Hi paculina, welcome back - nice to see you!

Gorgeous bags - I love the saturated colours Kimbashop!

Thanks!

 

[Kimbashop]

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 collection, and I love your story!

 

[Kimbashop]

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...

Such beautiful variety. I’m sorry you were subjected to such horrible treatment.

 

[Kimbashop]

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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Impressive— do you still have all of these? They are all so gorgeous. I love the Celine box and the LV tote.

 

[essiedub]

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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Love this Mulberry! Have you ever posted a modeling shot? Is it large or mid size?
And that corde bag is fabulous!

 

[essiedub]

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 set of bags! love that tote!M is it red inside?
P.s. that’s terrible of that bride’s mother. What a shocking way to treat anyone!

 

[essiedub]

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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Nice nice nice! Dare I say it? Love the Celine Phantom tote! I also really like the Disco..it’s like a fresh take on the camera bag.

 

[Hazzelnut]

Great set of bags! love that tote!M is it red inside?
P.s. that’s terrible of that bride’s mother. What a shocking way to treat anyone!

It’s sort of a burnt orange inside. Adds a nice contrast and makes it so much easier to find what I’m looking for!

 

[doni]

She went off to a new home, I wasn't a fan of the leather especially in black. it looked washed out/soft black, so I'm hoping to get one in Veau Jonathan next year. Hopefully the Hermes store near me opens on schedule!

Ah, I have the same issue with black togo, I find it too flat... To me black bags need a bit of depth.
A Birkin in black Barenia, like @880 has, now we are talking...

I have a bit of a predicament. My ex fiance purchased a few Louis Vuitton items for me around a year ago. Things escalated, became quite abusive, and we split up. I gave him another chance as I loved him very much but that just recently ended badly. I have since entirely cut him out. I now have these items that, while I love them, have some seriously negative ties. I don't know what to do with them guys. I do have a few options:

A.) I continue to love them as I have done for years despite their sordid past.
B.) I sell them to fund new Louis Vuitton pieces with better energy, if you will...
C.) I hide them and re-visit this discussion later.

If we're being entirely honest, seeing them atm makes me feel quite anxious and nauseous, as if his control is still there. I also love these items and I'd like to eventually get over their origin. I trust your opinions and feedback! You're all amazing.

I agree with the advice. Just get rid of the items. They are replaceable items too, so you could get one or the other later on, perhaps in a different variation (they do come in happy cute prints for Christmas) so that you enjoy the object without the memories attached.
And well done for getting out of a toxic relationship.

 

[dcooney4]

I have a bit of a predicament. My ex fiance purchased a few Louis Vuitton items for me around a year ago. Things escalated, became quite abusive, and we split up. I gave him another chance as I loved him very much but that just recently ended badly. I have since entirely cut him out. I now have these items that, while I love them, have some seriously negative ties. I don't know what to do with them guys. I do have a few options:

A.) I continue to love them as I have done for years despite their sordid past.
B.) I sell them to fund new Louis Vuitton pieces with better energy, if you will...
C.) I hide them and re-visit this discussion later.

If we're being entirely honest, seeing them atm makes me feel quite anxious and nauseous, as if his control is still there. I also love these items and I'd like to eventually get over their origin. I trust your opinions and feedback! You're all amazing.

When I was younger and got out of a similar situation I kept a couple of items, but for me even years later they always reminded me of that time so I finally got rid of everything. The only thing I have now is a few photos and I only kept those because the other people in the pictures , some are no longer with us.
I think it really depends on you and your feelings. Maybe get rid of your least favorite of the items and see if it isn't freeing.

 

[ElainePG]

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

Awww… what a lovely smile!

 

[ElainePG]

I prefer not to add any scarves or charms to my bags because I like the look of my bags without a lot of accessories. If the bag already comes with it (like the Dior hanging charms), I am usually fine with it. However, I will remove tags if I think they are going to keep rubbing against the leather (especially smooth leather) and causing scuffs. That said, I do think the Thomas Bear charm by Burberry is so cute; however, it's still not something I am likely to buy.

I bought him a few years ago, because he was just too cute to resist. But he never looked on any of my bags. Plus I have no idea what I was thinking, since I never accessorise my bags with scarves or charms! It was probably just a "retail therapy" kind of a day. In any event, he now sits on a corner of my desk, guarding my laptop when I'm not there. And I've renamed him "Bogart" because of the trench coat.

Here are my two "pocket" bears: Canterbury (he gets tucked into my handbag for moral support when I'm going to important appointments) and Bogart.