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.

 

[ElainePG]

Apparently it’s short for bourgeois.

And it’s slang for someone who likes designer things and argues their superiority.

I might - reluctantly -accept the description (although I still say that the bourgeois strive to be like me) but I don’t accept being called a Bolshevik

That is HYSTERICAL!

 

[ElainePG]

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....

Totally your decision, of course, but as for myself, I've learned this lesson the hard way when buying a pre-loved bag (or scarf): do NOT settle! Especially if it's an HG. Your eye will always go to the defect.
ETA: I see you decided to forgo it. And that everyone else gave you this advice, too. Aren't we all genius shoppers!

 

[ElainePG]

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.

I'm so glad your posh sale went well. And hurray for the 5 stars.

A no buy April would be amazing. You're nearly halfway there!

 

[mariliz11]

Totally your decision, of course, but as for myself, I've learned this lesson the hard way when buying a pre-loved bag (or scarf): do NOT settle! Especially if it's an HG. Your eye will always go to the defect.

So true! I got an LV bag once preloved, practically unused except one small drop of water on the handle you could barely see. It bothered me so much!
I ended up sending it to LV for a handle replacement (fortunately the price was very reasonable) but had I waited to buy it new it would have saved me some peace of mind & money..

 

[ElainePG]

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.

This! Very well said!

 

[ElainePG]

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.View attachment 5053808

You could copy the pic and hide it in a place he'd never see, like in your underwear drawer???

 

[dcooney4]

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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This is so unique. If you feel up to it could you do a closeup of the leather? The is stunning too.

 

[dcooney4]

I'm so glad your posh sale went well. And hurray for the 5 stars.

A no buy April would be amazing. You're nearly halfway there!

It is getting harder the more room I am getting in my closet. Just accepted an offer on another bag. That will be bag number 7 out this month. I am trying to pick favorites with bags that are similar and sell the other. I went from having barely any room for bags to lots of spaces.

 

[afroken]

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!

Thanks so much It’s a unique leather, and also broke me out of my comfort zone! I’ve always been a neutral handbag person, with purples and dark greens here and there. This is the first multicoloured one I got and a fun bag.

This is so unique. If you feel up to it could you do a closeup of the leather? The is stunning too.

Of course! No idea how this leather was produced, but I was told that the patterns were melted into the leather (I think it’s suede). Pretty interesting.

 

[southernbelle43]

Thanks so much It’s a unique leather, and also broke me out of my comfort zone! I’ve always been a neutral handbag person, with purples and dark greens here and there. This is the first multicoloured one I got and a fun bag.

Of course! No idea how this leather was produced, but I was told that the patterns were melted into the leather (I think it’s suede). Pretty interesting.
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That is correct. Marco told me the beads were fused into the leather.

 

[dcooney4]

I don’t know why that posted twice. Hope everyone is having a good day.

 

[dcooney4]

Thanks so much It’s a unique leather, and also broke me out of my comfort zone! I’ve always been a neutral handbag person, with purples and dark greens here and there. This is the first multicoloured one I got and a fun bag.

Of course! No idea how this leather was produced, but I was told that the patterns were melted into the leather (I think it’s suede). Pretty interesting.
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Wow! This is amazing! Truly stunning!

 

[Jereni]

My metallics for the week’s color theme. The two Chanel are very recent additions.

 

[whateve]

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.

That's great! I've just started selling there, and have made close to 15 sales without a single problem.

 

[JenJBS]

My metallics for the week’s color theme. The two Chanel are very recent additions.

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Absolutely stunning!