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.

 

[sherrylynn]

View attachment 5052628Finished the little guy. He has a bit of an attitude.

I love him and his attitude! I'm so impressed!

 

[dcooney4]

I am really enjoying my Mansur Gavreil cloud clutch. This things holds an insane amount, but does not look that big when carried, is not heavy and is easy to carry. I swear I could get a small sweater in this thing!

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Wow that really does fit quite a bit.

 

[dcooney4]

Thank you for all the kind words on my first attempt at painting on leather.

 

[Bag peace]

if Courcheval leather has a crease in it from not being stored properly and has a ripple texture in the crease, can that come out with conditioning or be fixed?

First: the cat in your avatar! OMG!
I don't know about H leathers specifically but I'd think the actual crease can be improved, though the bag will likely want to keep slouching at that spot. I don't believe those little ripples will come out though.

 

[BowieFan1971]

First: the cat in your avatar! OMG!
I don't know about H leathers specifically but I'd think the actual crease can be improved, though the bag will likely want to keep slouching at that spot. I don't believe those little ripples will come out though.

That’s my cat Jett is in full in “you know you want to pet my belly...NOW” mode. DH called got the shot at the perfect moment.

I’m not sure the ripples will come out either. I asked for some pics with the bag stuffed and they look better, but...I suppose bag organizer might help maybe? If they don’t accept my offer, I think I will wait for one in better condition. It’s a price thing, which maybe I shouldn’t do if I am buying an HG bag. That I should wait until I can get exactly what I want. But it’s haaaard....

 

[Bag peace]

That’s my cat Jett is in full in “you know you want to pet my belly...NOW” mode. DH called got the shot at the perfect moment.

We exist to pamper them and nothing more!
Jett is stunning!

I suppose bag organizer might help maybe?

Would you normally use a bag organizer? I ask because it would make the bag more structured and you may not like that (I think you mentioned your preference for slightly slouchy bags in your list of likes/dislikes but I honestly can't recall, sorry!).

It’s a price thing, which maybe I shouldn’t do if I am buying an HG bag. That I should wait until I can get exactly what I want.

It's a difficult decision and I go back and forth on things like this. There's the pleasure of enjoying the bag now (life is short) versus wanting an HG bag that ticks all the boxes and is still affordable. Trust your gut: will you love this bag as it is, even if the ripples don't come out?

 

[afroken]

That’s my cat Jett is in full in “you know you want to pet my belly...NOW” mode. DH called got the shot at the perfect moment.

I’m not sure the ripples will come out either. I asked for some pics with the bag stuffed and they look better, but...I suppose bag organizer might help maybe? If they don’t accept my offer, I think I will wait for one in better condition. It’s a price thing, which maybe I shouldn’t do if I am buying an HG bag. That I should wait until I can get exactly what I want. But it’s haaaard....

Jett is adorable

Is this your HG bag? On the topic of bag organizers, I’ve seen some tpfers use Stashio organizers. They come in different heights (in case you want the top half to droop a bit), and rather than one big organizer that takes up the entire bag, you can just put a few in, which may give your bag a nice bit of slouch while still keeping its shape. I think Stashio was mentioned here at some point but I don’t remember

 

[dcooney4]

Everything went well with the bag I sold on posh. The lady already gave me 5 stars. I have read so many things about scammers that I was terrified to sell something over a certain amount myself. I know you ladies do it all the time, but I was a big chicken. So glad everything went well.
On another note being sleep deprived I was looking online at a beautiful Florentine leather bag in natural/tan . I came very close to hitting the buy button, the only reason I didn't was I am trying to have a no buy April unless the buckets come out. Then I remembered I have a tan bag coming for mothers day. Good thing my hand didn't hit that button.

 

[BowieFan1971]

@jblended @afroken It is not exactly my HG, but close. I am a deal chaser as much as anything else and am willing to be a little flexible for the deal. But I think maybe I was being too flexible for the sake of a deal. It isn’t the color I really wanted and while I am ok with a less than perfect bag I could send to the spa if I had to to get a great deal, I have doubts the rippling will come out and it would bother me. I had doubts about this bag, which is different than buying a bag that makes my heart sing. I put an offer in with the max price I felt comfortable spending and did not get a reply. I think I may cancel the offer instead of waiting to see if they accept it. Isn’t the point of an HG bag to make your heart sing? Maybe I have patience and wait for the right bag at a price that is higher but still really good.

I think that is what I am going to do. Maybe it is making a mistake...we’ll see!

@dcooney4 Congrats! Proud of you for taking the risk and for resisting temptation.

 

[Bag peace]

I think I may cancel the offer instead of waiting to see if they accept it. Isn’t the point of an HG bag to make your heart sing? Maybe I have patience and wait for the right bag at a price that is higher but still really good.

This is what I would do based on the fact that it isn't exactly what you were searching for anyway.
HG bags should be all that you want and more. They should make you smile nonstop. Don't settle. Especially not with H bags- those are really supposed to be the pride of your collection. You will get the perfect one for you in time and it is worth waiting for it.

 

[BowieFan1971]

This is what I would do based on the fact that it isn't exactly what you were searching for anyway.
HG bags should be all that you want and more. They should make you smile nonstop. Don't settle. Especially not with H bags- those are really supposed to be the pride of your collection. You will get the perfect one for you in time and it is worth waiting for it.

I pulled the offer and said thanks but no thanks. It’s out there....just haven’t found it yet at a price I feel comfortable paying. You’re right...it will be my crown jewel and the last bag I buy before Italy, so it deserves to be right.

 

[momasaurus]

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I remember you said you wanted a softer or suppler Bolide. Courchevel is not that anyway. It's now called Epsom, and is very lightweight, but not soft or supple. Togo or Clemence are more supple, but heavier. IDK about this big crease.
EDIT: responded before I finished reading everything. Good girl! No settling. That's why we're all on this thread, right?

 

[BowieFan1971]

I remember you said you wanted a softer or suppler Bolide. Courchevel is not that anyway. It's now called Epsom, and is very lightweight, but not soft or supple. Togo or Clemence are more supple, but heavier. IDK about this big crease.
EDIT: responded before I finished reading everything. Good girl! No settling. That's why we're all on this thread, right?

Yep. Eyes on the prize. Box or Togo are ok, but Clemence is what I really want. I saw it at the boutique and just melted.

This is a pic of my HG. If I didn’t know for sure my DH would think I was nuts, I would take this pic and copy it to hang up. This is off VC and is not perfect, but you get the idea. Hate the look of Epsom and Evercolor. Since I don’t stuff my bags full of stuff, I’m not worried about weight.

 

[Cookiefiend]

I pulled the offer and said thanks but no thanks. It’s out there....just haven’t found it yet at a price I feel comfortable paying. You’re right...it will be my crown jewel and the last bag I buy before Italy, so it deserves to be right.

Whew - I'm glad you did.
It just didn't sound like this was the right bag, there were too many things that weren't ringing the happy bells.

 

[ElainePG]

I only have one bag that’s considered metallic, and from everyone’s stunning metallic collections it’s apparent that I should consider more! My metallic bag is a Massaccesi Aura with a special leather in which floral patterns in silver is being melted into the leather. It’s a bag that could be worn both over the shoulder or crossbody. A nice bag for spring and I look forward to wearing her more in the next few weeks to come.

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Wow. I remember when Marco came out with this special leather. I was SO tempted, but I had just bought a bag from him, so I held firm. Now I'm sorry!