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.

 

[FizzyWater]

I have the black Dakota that came with the feather when Stuart Vevers first started at Coach in 2014.

The purple Coach bag I have is from 1997 and the feather I put on the bag was released about a year ago.

Ah, thanks for correcting me! It does look like it came with the bag, beautiful!

 

[Bag peace]

This seems to be a heavy time for so many of us.
Sending best wishes and a virtual hug to any of you who are struggling, have lost loved ones or lost themselves during these trying times.
I happen to fall into all these categories, so I'll take an extra strong coffee in lieu of hugging myself like a lunatic.

On a bag related note, I'm back in a strict quarantine with only a 20 minute walk allowed every day, so I'm not using anything. I may have to start using my bags around the house just to make sure I'm airing them out.

 

[dcooney4]

Black bag week
There are quite a few black bags in my collection- most of them vintage and the same I had last year already.
Here are 12 (= max. number of photos per post) of my black Dior bags:
Dior Delices, Dior New Lock, Dior Detective, Dior Lovely, Dior Saddle, Dior Trailer Trash x2, Dior 61 tote, Dior Gaucho (big version), Dior Gambler, Dior Diva, Dior Flight Bag, Dior Karenina

That is such a cool collection of Dior. When I see them all together like this it really shows what a wide range of design there is.

 

[dcooney4]

This must be getting boring: more black starting with YSL from the Tom Ford era x2, 50ies vinyl small handbag, Jaguar 60ies frame bag, Abro crossbody, cheap but lovely clutch, 2 vinyl 40ies small frame bags, 40ies clutch, 40ies small frame bag, 50ies evening bags x2, Seeger 60ies top handle bag and one of my favourites: 40ies framebag.
I´ll stop here.... there certainly are more vintage black bags hiding!


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These are awesome.

 

[dcooney4]

This has nothing to do with our weekly theme, but I did promise photos of my new PLG Mini Crossbody Tote (cranberry).

First a "carfie" and then a bag spill.

I'm impressed at how much this holds. Even with the iPad Mini it didn't feel overloaded. And I often don't even carry that with me; only if I expect to wait (usually in a doctor's office) for long enough that my phone won't keep me occupied.
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Oh I love your card holder too!

 

[dcooney4]

Thank you! Yes @880 there´s a dollhouse. I have several of them from my dollhouse phase (and lots more I did not work on immediately and lost track of...). This one is the very first I bought: TriAng dating between 1958 and 1963.

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There a few more in my room:
A big homemmade German house my spouse bought for me at a car boot sale...

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...a very old homemade house I turned into the house my Mum was born in in
Upper Silesia going by what she told me.

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...and the Christmas house, a GDR Moritz Gottschalk from the 60ies

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These are fabulous. I have in a box furniture my swiss grandfather made for my mom that is very similar in style to the pictures in the last photo. I treasure them. I love your doll houses.

 

[momasaurus]

This has nothing to do with our weekly theme, but I did promise photos of my new PLG Mini Crossbody Tote (cranberry).

First a "carfie" and then a bag spill.

I'm impressed at how much this holds. Even with the iPad Mini it didn't feel overloaded. And I often don't even carry that with me; only if I expect to wait (usually in a doctor's office) for long enough that my phone won't keep me occupied.
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So glad that you are enjoying this bag. I love the two that I have. I also have hand sanitizer and a small water bottle in mine. I love the firm base (stuff doesn't disappear inside), but it doesn't feel boxy when you're wearing it.

 

[880]

I’m so sorry to read this, I can’t imagine what you’re all going through.
Sending you kind thoughts, be well. ❤

This seems to be a heavy time for so many of us.
Sending best wishes and a virtual hug to any of you who are struggling, have lost loved ones or lost themselves during these trying times.
I happen to fall into all these categories, so I'll take an extra strong coffee in lieu of hugging myself like a lunatic.

On a bag related note, I'm back in a strict quarantine with only a 20 minute walk allowed every day, so I'm not using anything. I may have to start using my bags around the house just to make sure I'm airing them out.

oh @jblended! I’m so sorry to hear you‘re in quarantine, but hopefully it won’t last too long. When DH and I did shelter in place for 6 or 8 weeks last year, I would take a bag with me around my apartment. I also went through my closet to figure out what could be purged. it can be the small things that bring comfort and some sense of normalcy. Coffee helps! I gave in to DHs request for a Francis Francis espresso machine (I love illy coffee but had objected bc it uses the enormous plastic pod, but found out Williams Sonoma and Sur la Table accept them for recycling).
I’ve been treating myself to a quarter Demitasse spoon of condensed milk in a double luongo (I use the dregs of his pod and my own plus the larger cup size) sending you virtual hugs!

@Purses & Perfumes, I’ve been thinking of other bag brands, as a distraction, and thinking that it’s time to cull my own collection. (I gave away a 31 trim and some SLG a few weeks ago, but it could be culled further). I’ve been going back some pages and drooling over your delvaux tempete. A very kind TPfer also sent me a link to some gorgeous delvaux bags with hand embroidery and pearls, but I’m rough on my bags, and I can easily imagine snagging the bag on something and ripping the embellishment which would be heart breaking. If a well priced opportunity presents itself I might try a preloved tempete to see if one fits into my lifestyle. Have yu ever compared Delvaux to Moynat? I’m not really familiar with either brand, so would have to research further.

The only other bag on my radar is if travel to France becomes a possibility, but that may not be until late 2021 or perhaps in early 2022. I would love to have an exotic bag made by Duret.com in Paris. (I learned about the bags bc DH loves custom Duret belts). If anyone is interested, another TPFer @Tasha1 started a thread on her Duret journey. https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/duret-bag.1040839/ Most likely, bc my bag collection is otherwise relatively stable, the ( one gift of a lifetime) craie 30B for my mom‘s birthday will be my primary bag purchase of 2021.

DH and I are trying to occupy our minds with other things thsn his moms health. We have our year long gut renovation in the earliest beginning stages (Our architect and mechanical engineer are only two weeks behind schedule in submitting formal application plans to the Buildings architect and condo board). Assuming that goes smoothly, I think we‘ll have to get permits from the city. @Vintage Leather did warn me earlier in this thread how involved this process can be, and we decided to knock out a small bedroom/den to create a larger kitchen .

DH also started the process last year to have a Verdura cuff in the works for our 30th wedding anniversary (DH and I were previously not in the position to gift each other such lavish things, so essentially this is thirty years of saving up many occasions). ETA is in six weeks, and although I’ve drooled over one since I was in college, i never thought it would become a reality. I’m excited.

@More bags, sending you as real a virtual hug can be!

 

[More bags]

This seems to be a heavy time for so many of us.
Sending best wishes and a virtual hug to any of you who are struggling, have lost loved ones or lost themselves during these trying times.
I happen to fall into all these categories, so I'll take an extra strong coffee in lieu of hugging myself like a lunatic.

On a bag related note, I'm back in a strict quarantine with only a 20 minute walk allowed every day, so I'm not using anything. I may have to start using my bags around the house just to make sure I'm airing them out.

Hi jblended, thanks for your kind words for everyone and for sharing your vulnerability. I hope you and your mom are hanging in there. I am sorry to hear you’re under quarantine. Thank goodness for the daily walk. It’s starting to warm up here and sunshine is such a balm for everyone’s mood.
@jblended @880 Yes to coffee, my DH makes me a latte every morning and I appreciate the smell, the taste and the reliable consistency to it being there as part of my morning routine.
Sending hugs and gentle compassion to all of us. I miss real hugs.

 

[JenJBS]

This seems to be a heavy time for so many of us.
Sending best wishes and a virtual hug to any of you who are struggling, have lost loved ones or lost themselves during these trying times.
I happen to fall into all these categories, so I'll take an extra strong coffee in lieu of hugging myself like a lunatic.

On a bag related note, I'm back in a strict quarantine with only a 20 minute walk allowed every day, so I'm not using anything. I may have to start using my bags around the house just to make sure I'm airing them out.

Sorry to hear you're on such a strict quarantine. Hoping it doesn't last long. Thank you for the best wishes and virtual hugs. Sending you virtual hugs, dear friend.

Sending hugs and gentle compassion to all of us. I miss real hugs.

I also miss real hugs...

 

[doni]

@cowgirlsboots , I think your collection of Galliano Dior has gone pass being a collection and become an archive.

@SakuraSakura well done. It may feel hard to do this, but getting the money and putting it to good and positive use will feel right!

@880 please tell us everything about your Verdura cuff. What is it going to be, a maltese cross or other thing? Color? Closed or open? Let us get it vicariously through you

 

[Bag peace]

oh @jblended! I’m so sorry to hear you‘re in quarantine, but hopefully it won’t last too long. When DH and I did shelter in place for 6 or 8 weeks last year, I would take a bag with me around my apartment. I also went through my closet to figure out what could be purged. it can be the small things that bring comfort and some sense of normalcy. Coffee helps! I gave in to DHs request for a Francis Francis espresso machine (I love illy coffee but had objected bc it uses the enormous plastic pod, but found out Williams Sonoma and Sur la Table accept them for recycling).
I’ve been treating myself to a quarter Demitasse spoon of condensed milk in a double luongo (I use the dregs of his pod and my own plus the larger cup size) sending you virtual hugs!

The quarantine is something I'm very familiar with (since pre-covid) unfortunately. Currently, it's to do with my blood problems recurring unexpectedly and quarantining is often part of the process for my recovery after I undergo transfusions. It's just that with covid in the mix, it adds another layer of stress.
Mostly, I feel awful for my dear mum who is stuck in quarantine with me in this tiny apartment.
Sheesh, life gets messy sometimes, doesn't it?
Hopefully this will soon be a bad memory and brighter days lay ahead!

I have never had condensed milk in my coffee, but may have to try that soon.

If I'm stuck in quarantine for another month, I'll definitely be using my bags in the flat. I'm not physically up to carrying them when I go for my walks so this may be the best option; at least I can set them down on a table if I'm at home and feel drained.

Hi jblended, thanks for your kind words for everyone and for sharing your vulnerability. I hope you and your mom are hanging in there. I am sorry to hear you’re under quarantine. Thank goodness for the daily walk. It’s starting to warm up here and sunshine is such a balm for everyone’s mood.
@jblended @880 Yes to coffee, my DH makes me a latte every morning and I appreciate the smell, the taste and the reliable consistency to it being there as part of my morning routine.
Sending hugs and gentle compassion to all of us. I miss real hugs.

Your DH is very sweet to treat you to a morning latte. I love consistent morning routines; they really do set you up for a great day, don't they? And I think there's something very touching about simple gestures of care and love from your partner like this one. It's wonderful!
Reminds me of @BowieFan1971 who said that her DH buys her flowers consistently as well.

Of course, I happen to think that everyone on TPF must have the most wonderful partners because, if nothing else, they don't complain about bags taking up all the closet space...

Aaaaannnnddd, I miss real hugs, too! Here's an extra virtual one for you.

Sorry to hear you're on such a strict quarantine. Hoping it doesn't last long. Thank you for the best wishes and virtual hugs. Sending you virtual hugs, dear friend.

Awww, thank you! I needed those hugs! Sending them right back to you.
Also, just caught up on your bag showcase. I've never seen an MBMJ Percy in that colour! It's gorgeous. I usually see them in neons (yellow, blue) or black. Can't wait for your next update in there.


Thank you for always uplifting me, my dear pocket friends! Hoping everyone gets through their personal challenges and finds a reason to smile each day.

 

[JenJBS]

Awww, thank you! I needed those hugs! Sending them right back to you.
Also, just caught up on your bag showcase. I've never seen an MBMJ Percy in that colour! It's gorgeous. I usually see them in neons (yellow, blue) or black. Can't wait for your next update in there.


Thank you for always uplifting me, my dear pocket friends! Hoping everyone gets through their personal challenges and finds a reason to smile each day.

So sorry you have to go through that with your health.

Thank you! I hadn't either, but fell in love when I saw it. And MBMJ is such a great grab and go bag!

Thank you for uplifting and inspiring us! Hope you find reasons to smile.

 

[JenJBS]

Ina bag from Behno in apricot. Birthday gift to myself. Carrying it today to get the best birthday gift - vaccine shot! What an insane world where a shot is a better gift than a bag...

Incidentally, I credit/blame this group for this purchase. Specifically all the pretty orange bags that have been posted, and showing me orange is a more versatile colored than I'd imagined. I hadn't even really considered an orange designer bag before. So this is me gently edging into the realm of orange designer bags... Thank you!

 

[Bag peace]

Ina bag from Behno in apricot. Birthday gift to myself. Carrying it today to get the best birthday gift - vaccine shot! What an insane world where a shot is a better gift than a bag...

Gorgeous! I love this colour!
Happy birthday, dear friend! I hope the vaccine shot is painless and that it is only the start of many more wonderful gifts coming your way!