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.

 

[momasaurus]

My white and “cream” bags - mine are both toile and leather.
The H Vespa and the Le Tanner are the same as 2019. In 2020 I added the Lederer Kelly style bag.
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I don’t think I’ve ever really said much about the Le Tanneur, except how fabulous the yellow sides are, but it’s really a very nice and well made bag. It does zip at the top, but it’s no problem to leave it open. The shoulder strap is long enough for wearing in my shoulder but not crossbody. The flap on the front covers a pocket and a place for tickets or ID. At first I thought I’d never use it, but in 2019 I took it to FL for a family vacation and it was perfect for my phone and so easy to get into - I was very happy to learn that.
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Oooooh that yellow is everything. What a fun bag, and perfect for Florida vacay!

 

[momasaurus]

My March stats:

Bags in: 3
- BV arco, Chanel pink mini, Chanel camellia vanity case
- Have decided that the Demellier is going back

Bags out: 2
- Chloe chain wallet, Proenza Schouler black clutch

Overall, my count is at 28... I think I might have miscounted during a previous month.

Next month I am going to let go of my Chloe Aby satchel and possibly one or two others.

Unfortunately after wearing a few of my newer bags, I’ve realized they are not for me after all... it’s frustrating because one of them was bought after over a YEAR of thinking about it, so that one should have been a success. Another one was bought because I already had one in that style, so I knew it worked for me, but the second one is slightly different and it’s just not working. Trying to think about what I can do to stop making these mistakes.

I wouldn't really count it as a mistake to buy a bag you already know. Who would have expected them to make changes? That's annoying as heck.

 

[Bag peace]

I have not started yet. I just ordered more paint and finisher plus a mystery tote plus six to play with. It needs to warm up in basement too. We might get a bit of snow here again this morning. I hope they are wrong. No heat in my basement.

Oh that's a great idea- the mystery boxes will give you all manner of sizes/leathers to play with. I'm always tempted to order one in the sales but remind myself that most of the pieces will likely be brown, which is a colour I cannot carry.

I'm excited at the prospect of you experimenting in this. I honestly think you would be able to resell those one of a kind pieces at a huge profit (though I'm not sure if you're doing this for "work" or just for fun). I'd commission a piece from you without a second's hesitation! I've always wanted my beloved cat's picture painted (she has long since passed but holds a special place in my heart), and when you posted about people commissioning their pet's paintings from you (was it last Xmas?) I thought I'd do the same once I'm out of the medical mess I'm in. If you could do it on a bag...well then...
Sorry, I'm just thinking out loud and have hurled a ton of info at you that you wouldn't have been expecting!

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Edit to add:
@momasaurus I was playing in the scarf thread earlier and saw some of your pictures... Wow! Your sense of style is something else! So elegant!

 

[momasaurus]

March Stats:

Bags in: 0
Bags out: 5 (three donated, two sold)

SLGs in & out: 0

My bag collection is now down to 19, not counting a couple of beater bags. It's been a longterm goal since I joined this thread to get below 20, where each bag has a definite function and works in terms of size, color, and comfort. I've needed to do a bit of buying and selling along the way, but I really think I'm there!

Congrats on reaching that goal! I haven't actually counted my bags....

 

[momasaurus]

This is amazing! I smiled when I saw Mr. Grumpy. I just did a search and saw your post on this bag. I love it! I’m sure it brings a smile to everyone who’ve seen it



It would be my Aspinal of London Mayfair in evergreen patent croc and smooth leather. It’s a recent purchase and she’s very luxe, with a great price tag too. I hope to add another one in navy to my collection if it goes on sale.

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Another bag that gets a lot of compliments is my Proenza Schouler PS1 in amethyst. I bought this one on Yoogi’s at an unbelievable price and she’s such a gorgeous shade of purple. Super lightweight too.
(Excuse the messy background, I took this photo while in the middle of moving)

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That Aspiinall bag sent me right to the website the first time you posted it! SOOOOOO pretty. Somehow I am resisting.

 

[BowieFan1971]

So am I! @More bags might be the absolute queen of this skill, but I know I've seen @keodi and @Cookiefiend do it as well...and I'm trying to remember the others because I'm sure there are more (sorry to anyone I've left out, my memory is shockingly bad for my age).
It always has me floored because it's just so considerate... that our pocket friends take the time and make the effort to carefully read all the posts, and then make sure everyone feels heard and individually responded to.
It's what makes this thread feel so cosy.

Right there with you! Never a decent night's sleep.

Ahh! That is so clever! Note to self: use this hack!

I haven’t figured out how to multi quote and I don’t want to jam the thread with a post to each person....but I do appreciate kind responses and try to make sure I do a “like.”

 

[mariliz11]

I haven’t figured out how to multi quote and I don’t want to jam the thread with a post to each person....but I do appreciate kind responses and try to make sure I do a “like.”

Haha me too I have failed multi quote

 

[Bag peace]

I haven’t figured out how to multi quote and I don’t want to jam the thread with a post to each person....but I do appreciate kind responses and try to make sure I do a “like.”

About the multi quote function, it depends on the device you're using. I sometimes can't post links to articles, and other times I can't multi quote or 'like' a post when I'm not on my laptop. So it's not you, it's the UI of the forums. .

I do the same, where I'll use 'likes' in lieu of a full reply so as not to clog the thread (though I'm clearly hogging the space today! ) That's why this is the coziest corner on TPF. Everyone remembers everyone else's stories, everyone feels safe to share their opinions and experiences, and we're always rooting for each other (even if we can't reply to each post).

 

[Cookiefiend]

Wow! You're definitely on a roll with decluttering. And yay for getting Mr. Cookie on board too… always a challenge when one of us wants to declutter, and the other one says "Who, meeeeeee?"

I'm not familiar with the book The Sandman. Who's the author?

I have an ulterior motive on the decluttering... we really really need to sell this house. I love this house, it is beautiful. We’ve lived here for almost 18 years and my heart still pitter patters when I walk through it; the way the sun glows through the windows, gleams on the hardwood floors, and through the front door creating rainbows all through the entry gives me joy. But - I call it The White Elephant for a reason... we don’t need this much house! So decluttering, along with touching up things as I go will make it easier to list and sell.
Yesterday I put most of Mr Cookie’s things back in the closet - I left out the really dusty clothing though. When he came home and looked at his side of the closet, he said “I was thinking we needed to remodel the closet/shower/bathroom area because I thought we needed a bigger closet. But - this IS a big closet... if the closet were bigger I’d just fill it with more stuff!”
Epiphany!

The Sandman is a graphic novel series by Neil Gaiman - it tells the story of Dream, who is the personification of all dreams and stories. It starts with Dream being ‘captured’ and imprisoned by a group of black magic occultists, his escape and then his trying to regain control of the world of dreaming and the powers he once possessed.
So far I am enjoying it quite a bit, it is like listening to a movie (sound effects, different actors not just one person acting for all characters) with out the picture.

Definitely my Gucci Queen Margaret (probably because of the big honking bee!).
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I love this bag!!!

 

[880]

Haha me too I have failed multi quote

@mariliz11, @BowieFan1971, the multi quote function was always an issue for me too, and i forgot how to do it during the years I was absent from TPF. @Pessie in post #12 wrote instructions in https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/is-multi-quote-not-a-thing-anymore.1036790/

As you’re reading just click the quote button under each message you want to respond to. When you’re ready to reply to them click on insert quotes - they’ll all go into the reply box and you can then write your comments underneath each one, and then post.

it works for me on iPad. I edit or delete the quotes for brevity and ease of reading (my text is long enough though there is a good chance some of OP’s original nuance may be lost). However, most emoticons aside from smiley faces still don’t

@Cookiefiend, +1 Neil Gaiman and DH closet cleaning! Have you seen American Gods? We went years without a TV, but finally got one bc of Covid. The new David Copperfield and American Gods were the first things we watched.

@jblended, yep, I hog space here too, but this thread is more space efficient than H scarf of the day! It’s all relative

 

[BowieFan1971]

I have an ulterior motive on the decluttering... we really really need to sell this house. I love this house, it is beautiful. We’ve lived here for almost 18 years and my heart still pitter patters when I walk through it; the way the sun glows through the windows, gleams on the hardwood floors, and through the front door creating rainbows all through the entry gives me joy. But - I call it The White Elephant for a reason... we don’t need this much house! So decluttering, along with touching up things as I go will make it easier to list and sell.
Yesterday I put most of Mr Cookie’s things back in the closet - I left out the really dusty clothing though. When he came home and looked at his side of the closet, he said “I was thinking we needed to remodel the closet/shower/bathroom area because I thought we needed a bigger closet. But - this IS a big closet... if the closet were bigger I’d just fill it with more stuff!”
Epiphany!

The Sandman is a graphic novel series by Neil Gaiman - it tells the story of Dream, who is the personification of all dreams and stories. It starts with Dream being ‘captured’ and imprisoned by a group of black magic occultists, his escape and then his trying to regain control of the world of dreaming and the powers he once possessed.
So far I am enjoying it quite a bit, it is like listening to a movie (sound effects, different actors not just one person acting for all characters) with out the picture.

I love this bag!!!

I have a DH who fully utilizes more than his half of the closet, more like 2/3....AND the big dresser...AND a closet in the basement...AND half of a chest of drawers in my treatment room. We, too, have a good sized closet but you wouldn’t know it! As a former Realtor, I can tell you that decluttering, cleaning the windows and baseboards, and touching up paint are small things that make a HUGE difference! You may want to take any out of season stuff out of the closets or things you don’t wear often, like dress clothes and put them in under the bed boxes or store them in garment boxes in a garage or basement, or at someone else’s house before listing. Maximize your free space as much as possible.

I love Neil Gaiman! Read The Graveyard Book (loved!) not long ago and loved Good Omens. American Gods wandered a bit, but was a very interesting concept. You will love the Addie La Rue book!!!!

 

[BowieFan1971]

@mariliz11, @BowieFan1971, the multi quote function was always an issue for me too, and i forgot how to do it during the years I was absent from TPF. @Pessie in post #12 wrote instructions in https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/is-multi-quote-not-a-thing-anymore.1036790/



it works for me on iPad. I edit or delete the quotes for brevity and ease of reading (my text is long enough though there is a good chance some of OP’s original nuance may be lost). However, most emoticons aside from smiley faces still don’t

@Cookiefiend, +1 Neil Gaiman and DH closet cleaning! Have you seen American Gods? We went years without a TV, but finally got one bc of Covid. The new David Copperfield and American Gods were the first things we watched.

@jblended, yep, I hog space here too, but this thread is more space efficient than H scarf of the day! It’s all relative

I use my iPhone, which may be the source of the multiquote issue...don’t have an iPad because the phone does all I need it to and never use the laptop.

I stopped reading the SOTD because I couldn’t keep up! While all the “thank yous” are great (those ladies are a very polite bunch), it makes that thread so hard to follow. Which is a shame because there is great stuff on there...

 

[SakuraSakura]

Haha me too I have failed multi quote

it is difficult trying to reply to everyone on a mobile device. Likes = acknowledgement and support.

 

[Cookiefiend]

@mariliz11, @BowieFan1971, the multi quote function was always an issue for me too, and i forgot how to do it during the years I was absent from TPF. @Pessie in post #12 wrote instructions in https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/is-multi-quote-not-a-thing-anymore.1036790/



it works for me on iPad. I edit or delete the quotes for brevity and ease of reading (my text is long enough though there is a good chance some of OP’s original nuance may be lost). However, most emoticons aside from smiley faces still don’t

@Cookiefiend, +1 Neil Gaiman and DH closet cleaning! Have you seen American Gods? We went years without a TV, but finally got one bc of Covid. The new David Copperfield and American Gods were the first things we watched.

@jblended, yep, I hog space here too, but this thread is more space efficient than H scarf of the day! It’s all relative

I have not watched it on television - Mr Cookie is not a fan of science fiction/fantasy-type shows. But I absolutely loved the book!

I have a DH who fully utilizes more than his half of the closet, more like 2/3....AND the big dresser...AND a closet in the basement...AND half of a chest of drawers in my treatment room. We, too, have a good sized closet but you wouldn’t know it! As a former Realtor, I can tell you that decluttering, cleaning the windows and baseboards, and touching up paint are small things that make a HUGE difference! You may want to take any out of season stuff out of the closets or things you don’t wear often, like dress clothes and put them in under the bed boxes or store them in garment boxes in a garage or basement, or at someone else’s house before listing. Maximize your free space as much as possible.

I love Neil Gaiman! Read The Graveyard Book (loved!) not long ago and loved Good Omens. American Gods wandered a bit, but was a very interesting concept. You will love the Addie La Rue book!!!!

Good Omens and American Gods are two of my favorite books - I’ve read both several times. I am going to try Addie La Rue, thank you for the recco!

I use my iPhone, which may be the source of the multiquote issue...don’t have an iPad because the phone does all I need it to and never use the laptop.

I stopped reading the SOTD because I couldn’t keep up! While all the “thank yous” are great (those ladies are a very polite bunch), it makes that thread so hard to follow. Which is a shame because there is great stuff on there...

We are a polite bunch, and lots of people have trouble with the multi-quote so that makes for a LOT of posts! Just scroll through and look at the pretty pictures, and hit the like button.
I sometimes get overwhelmed there too... there are members with EXTRAORDINARY collections. Sometimes I just have to sit down and take a breath! ❤

it is difficult trying to reply to everyone on a mobile device. Likes = acknowledgement and support.

+1
I completely agree!

 

[JenJBS]

Unexpectedly, it's my KS Owl bag. I cannot wear it without someone wanting to play with it.

That doesn't surprise me at all! It's a fun bag!

I love my Kindle. You cam adjust the screen brightness as needed.

Mostly I love the lack of weight! Both while holding it to read, and carrying in a bag. Plus, I don't have to carry multiple books, which gets really heavy!