2021 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Any one else?

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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.
 
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Kimbashop said:
They have the most extraordinary leather--some of the best that I have ever experienced. The dark brown bag is made of their "butter leather" which is their signature leather. it's like like a cross between smooth leather and a peach. The hobo bag is vacchetta. It was super stiff when I got it but it has softened up nicely over the years and has developed a wonderful patina. They source their leather from a tannery in LA (US) I believe, and all of their bags are made in LA. They offer a limited amount of styles but I am a fan of their hobo (Harlow) style.
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That “butter leather” looks like butter!
 
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BowieFan1971 said:
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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Stunning bag. I love the color. Hope it works out for you!
 
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SakuraSakura said:
I forgot to mention this but I sold my Issey Miyake Bao Bao. I shouldn't have purchased it to begin with as it doesn't support its weight well. I found that whenever I put even a few items in it, the straps dug into my arm. I don't settle for pain especially when it comes to my handbags. It's still gorgeous and I'm happy its new owner loves it. I think, for next time, I need to remember that I can put things on hold when I'm unsure of them.

I'm heading towards the end of the semester at full speed... wish me luck. I hope everybody else is okay.
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Glad you were able to sell that bag. Clothes that hurt (bags, shoes, underwire bras, jeans, you name it) are never a good idea. :annoyed:

Wishing you clear sailing for the end of your semester! :smartass:
 
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Kimbashop said:
OK, so I know I'm a week behind, but I will try to catch up here. There have been so many beautiful collections over the past week. Here are my brown bags. In the next post, I still have to get myself together to post my metallic bags (all 2 of them!)

1. Hermes Trim II 31, 2000, in chocolate Swift leather
2. Balenciaga City, 2007, Mogano
3. Arayla Austen tote, espresso leather (pettable!)
4. Arayla Harlow in Havana vegetable-tanned leather
5. Coach Vintage Slim Duffle bag, 1980s?
6. Vintage 1950's Lizard bag
7. Marco Massaccesi Mini Zhoe in tan (selling)

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Percy Crossbody in Camel




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These are all beautiful, but the one I'm crazy about is the vintage lizard from the 1950s. It's such a classic! Is there a story behind how you acquired it?
 
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ElainePG said:
These are all beautiful, but the one I'm crazy about is the vintage lizard from the 1950s. It's such a classic! Is there a story behind how you acquired it?
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I wish I had a dramatic tale of acquisition, but I bought this at our local secondhand shop in town, a store that I really like to support because it is run by a local business owner. I saw this one and the black snakeskin bag (made by the same company) and thought they were adorable (they are both quite small). I bought both for a grand total of $25. I haven't had an occasion to wear it yet but I'm hoping to soon.
 
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Kimbashop said:
I wish I had a dramatic tale of acquisition, but I bought this at our local secondhand shop in town, a store that I really like to support because it is run by a local business owner. I saw this one and the black snakeskin bag (made by the same company) and thought they were adorable (they are both quite small). I bought both for a grand total of $25. I haven't had an occasion to wear it yet but I'm hoping to soon.
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This is a good story, though. The bags most likely belonged to someone's grandmother. I'm glad they've gone to a good home! :smile:
 
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SakuraSakura said:
I forgot to mention this but I sold my Issey Miyake Bao Bao. I shouldn't have purchased it to begin with as it doesn't support its weight well. I found that whenever I put even a few items in it, the straps dug into my arm. I don't settle for pain especially when it comes to my handbags. It's still gorgeous and I'm happy its new owner loves it. I think, for next time, I need to remember that I can put things on hold when I'm unsure of them.

I'm heading towards the end of the semester at full speed... wish me luck. I hope everybody else is okay.
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Great you could sell the Bao Bao on!
Wishing you all the best for school!
 
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BowieFan1971 said:
Twins! I picked her up at the outlet last week. Clearance PLUS an extra 15%! Went in to see if they had anything good since I still had that credit from Christmas and didn’t see anything online. Going to give my Halzan dupe to a friend who is feeling down and loves small bags...I don’t need two teal bags about the same size.View attachment 5056062
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YAS twin!!! How are you liking it? I feel like it’s crazy utilitarian.

The color I’m currently dreaming of is the BV ‘mallard’ but I need another BV like I need a hole in the head


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I successfully sold the Amaranto mini pouch - makes me sad because I did love the color but in the end it just wasn’t able to hold as much as I wanted it to. Looking to sell the Arco next.
 
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