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.

 

[BowieFan1971]

I'm happy to update that I'm properly shopping my own bag closet. I've been offered 3 bags for my birthday (by different friends) and didn't accept their kind offers! I must say, I was tempted for a minute, but being generally overwhelmed by my sizable collection, combined with the effect of the pandemic, has left me wanting to sit with what I own and appreciate it, rather than add more at this time.
I recall @msd_bags reached this point early last year (where she felt the direct impact of the pandemic on her bag journey), and I have been sitting in that same spot next to her for several months.

Also, whilst conditioning my bags earlier, I came across a mini collection of mine that I had forgotten about, so thought I'd post a pic for @cowgirlsboots! My family of mice rivals yours, I believe!
I actually have a 4th mouse, but that is my current keychain and not pictured here. It's got a sort of black and white cow print to it. Though they're hair-on-hide and should be prone to balding given that they're in and out of my bag whenever I need to access my keys, the mouse I'm currently using hasn't lost any hair in the 2.5 years I've been using it. I keep mints inside them; they're too tiny to hold anything else.

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And now to catch up on the thread since I have managed to slip behind again...

Don’t know if I could say no...good for you!!!!! To thine own self be true!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

My only brown bag. Aspinal of London Aerodrome briefcase.

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Gorgeous!

I'm happy to update that I'm properly shopping my own bag closet. I've been offered 3 bags for my birthday (by different friends) and didn't accept their kind offers! I must say, I was tempted for a minute, but being generally overwhelmed by my sizable collection, combined with the effect of the pandemic, has left me wanting to sit with what I own and appreciate it, rather than add more at this time.
I recall @msd_bags reached this point early last year (where she felt the direct impact of the pandemic on her bag journey), and I have been sitting in that same spot next to her for several months.

Also, whilst conditioning my bags earlier, I came across a mini collection of mine that I had forgotten about, so thought I'd post a pic for @cowgirlsboots! My family of mice rivals yours, I believe!
I actually have a 4th mouse, but that is my current keychain and not pictured here. It's got a sort of black and white cow print to it. Though they're hair-on-hide and should be prone to balding given that they're in and out of my bag whenever I need to access my keys, the mouse I'm currently using hasn't lost any hair in the 2.5 years I've been using it. I keep mints inside them; they're too tiny to hold anything else.

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And now to catch up on the thread since I have managed to slip behind again...

Very cute family of mini mice! And congrats on staying firm and not yielding to temptation when it comes to bag additions and gifts.

 

[JenJBS]

Gorgeous!

Thank you!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Brown bags: First up, my Dooney bags. I also have an Alto and Florentine that are at my brother's place. I usually visit every year and have just left them there to use when I go there. I will see if I have pics and post if I can find them.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Since we don't have a separate week for beige, I have included my beige bags here. Pictured are Ferragamo Vara (looks like this one could have been featured in pink week), LV Ellipse, Jumbo in dark chocolate brown, Gucci Lady Lock and Pochette Metis in turtledove.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Rounding it off with Delvaux Tempete, the Boxyz bag and the Ferragamo Joanne flap shoulder bag -- I love smooth leather!
These were the hardest to photograph in terms of trying to get the true color. Also, it has gotten a bit cloudy and maybe I should have taken them outside to take pictures. Perhaps I will do it another day.

 

[BowieFan1971]

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Rounding it off with Delvaux Tempete, the Boxyz bag and the Ferragamo Joanne flap shoulder bag -- I love smooth leather!
These were the hardest to photograph in terms of trying to get the true color. Also, it has gotten a bit cloudy and maybe I should have taken them outside to take pictures. Perhaps I will do it another day.

Love the Joanne! Gorgeous color!

 

[BowieFan1971]

I listed 3 LV wallets (red Vernis, mono men’s and DE mini zippy), a LV card case in DE, a LV 4-key case in Vernis, LV Bucket GM and Gucci Abbey hobo. In addition to the Prada hobo and a Burberry cosmetic case and MJ wallet.

I want that Bolide!!!!! Keep your fingers crossed!!!! C’mon quick sales!!!!!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Love the Joanne! Gorgeous color!

Thank you!

I listed 3 LV wallets (red Vernis, mono men’s and DE mini zippy), a LV card case in DE, a LV 4-key case in Vernis, LV Bucket GM and Gucci Abbey hobo. In addition to the Prada hobo and a Burberry cosmetic case and MJ wallet.

I want that Bolide!!!!! Keep your fingers crossed!!!! C’mon quick sales!!!!!

Good luck with the listings! Are you thinking of the Bolide in 31? I think that's a great size!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Thank you!

Good luck with the listings! Are you thinking of the Bolide in 31? I think that's a great size!

Yep. In Gold, Clemence preferably. Open to some other leathers, but not Epsom or Evercolor...they are too stiff. I want a little sag to give it a little more of a relaxed feel

 

[whateve]

I have quite a few browns. The color is usually not my first choice but when buying vintage, often it is the only color available other than black.
These first three are the pride of my vintage Coach collection. All are extremely rare.
1. watermelon satchel, early 70s. This was a popular and common style but very hard to find in suede.
2. Bonnie Cashin "Cash in Carry" arm tote 1960s
3. Bonnie Cashin double pocket flap bag early 1970s
These three are also vintage.
1. Coach Ranch bag in mahogany, early 1990s
2. Coach Collegiate bag, 1980s - this is a new addition since last year
3. Dooney & Bourke
These are my more modern Coach bags.
1. Coach Legacy duffle 2012 in cognac - I saw someone in Costco with this bag and immediately started looking for one. The color is gorgeous.
2. Coach Bleecker woven pocket hobo 2008.
3. Coach Bleecker large flap in rust 2007.

 

[BowieFan1971]

I have quite a few browns. The color is usually not my first choice but when buying vintage, often it is the only color available other than black.
These first three are the pride of my vintage Coach collection. All are extremely rare.
1. watermelon satchel, early 70s. This was a popular and common style but very hard to find in suede.
2. Bonnie Cashin "Cash in Carry" arm tote 1960s
3. Bonnie Cashin double pocket flap bag early 1970sView attachment 5047171
These three are also vintage.
1. Coach Ranch bag in mahogany, early 1990s
2. Coach Collegiate bag, 1980s - this is a new addition since last year
3. Dooney & BourkeView attachment 5047174
These are my more modern Coach bags.
1. Coach Legacy duffle 2012 in cognac - I saw someone in Costco with this bag and immediately started looking for one. The color is gorgeous.
2. Coach Bleecker woven pocket hobo 2008.
3. Coach Bleecker large flap in rust 2007.
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The Collegiate!!!!!

 

[dcooney4]

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Since we don't have a separate week for beige, I have included my beige bags here. Pictured are Ferragamo Vara (looks like this one could have been featured in pink week), LV Ellipse, Jumbo in dark chocolate brown, Gucci Lady Lock and Pochette Metis in turtledove.

All your bags are lovely. I adore the Ellipse. That was one of the first premium bags I had my eye on.

 

[dcooney4]

I listed 3 LV wallets (red Vernis, mono men’s and DE mini zippy), a LV card case in DE, a LV 4-key case in Vernis, LV Bucket GM and Gucci Abbey hobo. In addition to the Prada hobo and a Burberry cosmetic case and MJ wallet.

I want that Bolide!!!!! Keep your fingers crossed!!!! C’mon quick sales!!!!!

Fingers crossed!

 

[dcooney4]

I have quite a few browns. The color is usually not my first choice but when buying vintage, often it is the only color available other than black.
These first three are the pride of my vintage Coach collection. All are extremely rare.
1. watermelon satchel, early 70s. This was a popular and common style but very hard to find in suede.
2. Bonnie Cashin "Cash in Carry" arm tote 1960s
3. Bonnie Cashin double pocket flap bag early 1970sView attachment 5047171
These three are also vintage.
1. Coach Ranch bag in mahogany, early 1990s
2. Coach Collegiate bag, 1980s - this is a new addition since last year
3. Dooney & BourkeView attachment 5047174
These are my more modern Coach bags.
1. Coach Legacy duffle 2012 in cognac - I saw someone in Costco with this bag and immediately started looking for one. The color is gorgeous.
2. Coach Bleecker woven pocket hobo 2008.
3. Coach Bleecker large flap in rust 2007.
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These are where the leather really speaks to me. I wish they would make more like this again.