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.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Bottega Veneta Nodini
Marc Jacobs The Soiree
Marc by Marc Jacobs Percy
Ted Baker heart purse
Maison Margeila camera bag

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That sparkly silver Marc Jacobs Soiree is perfect for an evening bag. And seeing your Nodini reminds me that I always wanted to check out this bag because it looks like such a functional and pretty crossbody bag. Are they still available or discontinued now?

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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Love the pattern and the color. Very unique and pretty!

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

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So sparkly and festive! Congrats on your pretty new additions!

 

[JenJBS]

That sparkly silver Marc Jacobs Soiree is perfect for an evening bag. And seeing your Nodini reminds me that I always wanted to check out this bag because it looks like such a functional and pretty crossbody bag. Are they still available or discontinued now?

Thank you! Last I heard BV was trying to clear out all the 'old' TM designs. Some of the Outlet stores might still have Nodinis. I know they can still be found on the resale sites, some in Pristine/New condition.

 

[dcooney4]

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

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Love love love!

 

[BowieFan1971]

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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Beautiful leather, gorgeous color!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Well, I found a bag I can be happy with! I looked all day and saw that Gold Clemence Bolide 31s are going for $5k+, which is more than I feel comfortable paying for a bag. For less than half of that, I bought this 35 Gold Courcheval in excellent condition. Edges, handle, interior is near perfect. I got 3 out of 5- price, color, condition. I sacrificed size and leather. I will know for sure when she arrives, but I am excited!
Here she is....pic from the selling site. It will be authenticated before it is sent to me.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Well, I found a bag I can be happy with! I looked all day and saw that Gold Clemence Bolide 31s are going for $5k+, which is more than I feel comfortable paying for a bag. For less than half of that, I bought this 35 Gold Courcheval in excellent condition. Edges, handle, interior is near perfect. I got 3 out of 5- price, color, condition. I sacrificed size and leather. I will know for sure when she arrives, but I am excited!
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Congrats. The Bolide is a beautiful bag. Love the color!

 

[JenJBS]

Well, I found a bag I can be happy with! I looked all day and saw that Gold Clemence Bolide 31s are going for $5k+, which is more than I feel comfortable paying for a bag. For less than half of that, I bought this 35 Gold Courcheval in excellent condition. Edges, handle, interior is near perfect. I got 3 out of 5- price, color, condition. I sacrificed size and leather. I will know for sure when she arrives, but I am excited!
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Congratulations!

 

[More bags]

Well, I found a bag I can be happy with! I looked all day and saw that Gold Clemence Bolide 31s are going for $5k+, which is more than I feel comfortable paying for a bag. For less than half of that, I bought this 35 Gold Courcheval in excellent condition. Edges, handle, interior is near perfect. I got 3 out of 5- price, color, condition. I sacrificed size and leather. I will know for sure when she arrives, but I am excited!
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Congratulations @BowieFan1971 she is stunning!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Thanks guys! Another great thing is this is a US seller, so no hidden fees like customs and free shipping. The more I look at her, the more excited I am. I think I will be fine with the more structured shape...the only rigid Bolides I saw were in black and I think maybe that is part of why it struck me as more formal. The Gold color is softer and warmer. Can’t wait!!!!

I may actually get my initials on this one!

 

[whateve]

Well, I found a bag I can be happy with! I looked all day and saw that Gold Clemence Bolide 31s are going for $5k+, which is more than I feel comfortable paying for a bag. For less than half of that, I bought this 35 Gold Courcheval in excellent condition. Edges, handle, interior is near perfect. I got 3 out of 5- price, color, condition. I sacrificed size and leather. I will know for sure when she arrives, but I am excited!
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It looks beautiful! Congratulations!

 

[dcooney4]

Well, I found a bag I can be happy with! I looked all day and saw that Gold Clemence Bolide 31s are going for $5k+, which is more than I feel comfortable paying for a bag. For less than half of that, I bought this 35 Gold Courcheval in excellent condition. Edges, handle, interior is near perfect. I got 3 out of 5- price, color, condition. I sacrificed size and leather. I will know for sure when she arrives, but I am excited!
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This is beautiful. It looks brand new.

 

[BowieFan1971]

This is beautiful. It looks brand new.

I just hope reality matches that...she’s vintage. 1997

 

[Cookiefiend]

Well, I found a bag I can be happy with! I looked all day and saw that Gold Clemence Bolide 31s are going for $5k+, which is more than I feel comfortable paying for a bag. For less than half of that, I bought this 35 Gold Courcheval in excellent condition. Edges, handle, interior is near perfect. I got 3 out of 5- price, color, condition. I sacrificed size and leather. I will know for sure when she arrives, but I am excited!
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Congratulations!

 

[Kimbashop]

brown bags....

Here are some of mine:
Dior St. Germain (2006), My Dior large pockets (sorry, not sure about the year- 2005? 2007? )

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40ies croc bag

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50ies frame bags (the snakeskin might be older)

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60ies frame bags: Gabor and Mädler (paired with modern shoes)

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my workhose: Jaguar 60ies

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and a 60ies Goldpfeil

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Your collection is so fun. I really love your frame bags and your alligator bag! What a beauty.

 

[Kimbashop]

Only one metallic bag in my collection- and I already showed it as a grey bag...

Anselm Reyle for Dior, limited edition, Lady Dior Rendez-Vous wallet on chain, 2011

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such a showstopper!