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.

 

[catsinthebag]

On the subject of reporting on the pantry clean up. I have been doing my whole kitchen and storage area. Here are my two main grocery drawers. Love to see the empty gaps...

I have never been one to get empty pantry anxiety. We have a very small supermarket around the block, and I joke it is our pantry. Oftentimes we go there 3 or 4 times a day, different family members. Plus other small shops and markets in the neighnbourhood. When we had a car (ages ago) we did try out the weekly shopping trip and I found it a sad way to waste a Saturday morning...

In the first lockdown my husband had a sudden uncharacteristic panic that foodstuffs would run out and we did stock up of basics, so I still have some extra pulses, pasta and cans in the larder (which had never fulfilled that function ). This time round we are more relaxed and confident that the supply chain is working. If there are no eggs I will cook something else. Plus my local deli has ensured a stock of anchovy paste in case they run out of anchovy jars again, so I am fine.

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@jblended , I would like to know more about your 4 ingredient cooking. I have lots of digestive issues, and I wont eat any processed/packaged food with more than 3 ingredients in them but mostly no more than 1 or 2 (counting everything).

Our situations are similar. We have a small Whole Foods just a few blocks away so I am pretty comfortable not having a fully stocked kitchen. My DH had his uncharacteristic panic at the beginning of the second wave of Covid, and insisted we buy a small freezer to store extra food in case of shortages or if we just couldn’t get out. Our existing freezer is small so it’s been a good addition.

And, I‘m all too familiar with digestive issues. During the first lockdown, I was very sick — not with Covid, but with GI upset. It was a terrible time to be sick because I couldn‘t get in to see a doctor! This went on for about three months. I’m fine now, but the thing that has really helped is going on a low FODMAP diet. If you’re not familiar with it, it may be worth looking up. It has to do with which foods ferment in your system vs. being easily digested, and it’s made a big difference in how I feel.

 

[catsinthebag]

Shall I try a Trim? Or will it lead to a slippery H slope?

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Yes, and YES!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

@jblended , I would like to know more about your 4 ingredient cooking. I have lots of digestive issues, and I wont eat any processed/packaged food with more than 3 ingredients in them but mostly no more than 1 or 2 (counting everything).

Me, too, please!

 

[More bags]

thanks for your kind words, @More bags the mors ring and your bouquet selliers look great together!

It looks lovely on you.

You look great! I love that scarf with your shade of lipstick, so pretty.

@More bags, your scarf and lipstick go together so well. Your hoop earrings look great. I am a fan of hoop earrings too! Speaking of lipstick, I need to organize my make up drawers. There is actually very little since I don't use much make up but I think some of it is just old and needs to be cleared out.

I cannot express how stunning this look is! I love your style!

Nice! I have a Longchamps cuir tote and it’s a great workhorse. Pretty colors in your scarf too!

You look fabulous. Love the gunmetal color of the Pliage.

You look lovely! I’m like you, I‘ve barely touched my larger bags during the pandemic.

Thank you all so much for your kind words. Wearing scarves, lipstick and jewelry is such a pick me up in the middle of winter and in these stay at home times.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Thank you guys! It’s actually on Monday, but since I won’t get to do anything special for it because of Covid, I’ll take as many early birthday wishes as I can get!

Because it is so close to Christmas, my birthday was never the big deal it is for others. But this one is special...50...and I wanted to make a big deal over this one. Now I can’t even go to dinner. So to be honest, I am sad, feeling a little mopey and sorry for myself.

Happy two-and-a-half-days to your 50th birthday @BowieFan1971 !
I feel for you! This special occasion is coming up and and there won´t be a party: "It´s my party (that won´t happen..) and I cry if I want to!"
Maybe you could think of something extra special to do all on your own in the confines of your home on Monday? Having wonderful food delivered? Ice cream and champaign for breakfast? Play your favourite music at full blast all day, dress up, create a glorious birthday bubble?

 

[doni]

Our situations are similar. We have a small Whole Foods just a few blocks away so I am pretty comfortable not having a fully stocked kitchen. My DH had his uncharacteristic panic at the beginning of the second wave of Covid, and insisted we buy a small freezer to store extra food in case of shortages or if we just couldn’t get out. Our existing freezer is small so it’s been a good addition.

And, I‘m all too familiar with digestive issues. During the first lockdown, I was very sick — not with Covid, but with GI upset. It was a terrible time to be sick because I couldn‘t get in to see a doctor! This went on for about three months. I’m fine now, but the thing that has really helped is going on a low FODMAP diet. If you’re not familiar with it, it may be worth looking up. It has to do with which foods ferment in your system vs. being easily digested, and it’s made a big difference in how I feel.

Very similar!

Oh yes, I have been in the FODMAP diet and it is a good one. I was diagnosed with fructose intolerance although now I believe problems with fructose are a consequence rather than a cause of other problems. I was later diagnosed with histamine intolerance (and IBS of course and a bunch of other things ).
I would say I still eat quite in line with Fodmaps, but not following that, or any diet right now, to the letter. For example, after starting FODMAP I stopped eating onions and any allium altogether for a long time (I realized I am very sensitive to fructans). But this is such a healthy food group I wasn’t happy to give it up altogether so now I have discovered I am fine with certain types (shallots, spring ognions) and always well cooked. It is a constant learning process and all ups and downs...
Sorry for the OT everybody!

 

[indiaink]

@BowieFan1971 for my 50th, I had my Tarot cards read at the hotel we were staying at. After we got home, I couldn't find the paper, so I drew the cards from memory. I don't know anything about Tarot, but it was fun, and I... am ever hopeful. Maybe you could do an online Tarot reading.

 

[Cookiefiend]

Bag 2: Longchamp Le Pliage Large Shoulder Tote in Gun Metal (the bag on the left) of Challenge 2 - Take the tag off and wear it. I carried this bag twice this month. It is a lightweight tote with a zipper, the straps are a good length. I use this bag for travel and light rain/snow. I used to carry it more frequently when I was out for most of the day or going to the hockey rink for kids’ practices and games. During the pandemic I have not carried my larger bags as frequently - I can use a small or medium sized bag for grocery shopping and school run.
Also, I wore this scarf today, it’s called Bouquets Sellier and I am using a Mors Scarf ring.
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Gorgeous!

I cannot express how stunning this look is! I love your style!


Thanks for the heads up @880!
Happy birthday @BowieFan1971


Well done on your well organized kitchen! It looks amazing!
I am working on clearing digital clutter today and digitalizing some of my videos (thanks @momasaurus for inspiring me to do this on the last thread). Tomorrow I will clear paper clutter.

Re my 'edited' cooking: To put it simply, I realized that most of the time I could not savour the ingredients in complex dishes. I found most things I ate had a bunch of ingredients but I could not distinguish them on my palate anymore.
I felt that I wanted to get back to basics with my meals and enjoy simpler food where you get a handful of ingredients, cook them correctly and taste each one distinctly in the final dish. It's a more edited and considered approach- with only 4 ingredients, you have to think which one would give the most flavourful impact. I find the challenge fun and quickly learned to reduce everything down to 4 or fewer ingredients.
However, I do not include spices and herbs as part of the ingredients list.
An omelette is simply butter, eggs, cheese. Divine. Roasted mushrooms or asparagus for lunch with a bit of good quality parmesan grated over- simple but filling and delicious.
Even chocolate torte can be made with only 3 ingredients (eggs, cacao, butter). Add sugar if you want it sweet and you're still at 4 ingredients.

The only exceptions to my 4 ingredient rule are salad and chunky vegetable soup. Those can include up to 6 ingredients because I love my colourful veggies.
I use the best quality ingredients I can find and have been practicing cooking each thing correctly (roasting, frying, steaming, etc.) so that everything tastes great. As yet, I don't miss the extras that I once included.

One of my goals now is to practice plating my meals in a more professional manner. My mother serves food beautifully, and I do plate up properly, but I want to finesse this skill.

Edit to add: I can get away with my edited cooking because I'm not feeding a family but merely myself. I doubt that anyone would be able to get their families on board for such an experiment!


Join us on the organization challenge!
It's somehow more fun to know I'm not clearing out all by myself.

Sounds delicious to me! Jamie Oliver has a cookbook out called 5 Ingredients - I've always wanted to try it because it seems so much easier to cook that way.

Thank you guys! It’s actually on Monday, but since I won’t get to do anything special for it because of Covid, I’ll take as many early birthday wishes as I can get!

Because it is so close to Christmas, my birthday was never the big deal it is for others. But this one is special...50...and I wanted to make a big deal over this one. Now I can’t even go to dinner. So to be honest, I am sad, feeling a little mopey and sorry for myself.

Well - Happy 50th birthday!
I had my very large birthday in August, home alone with Mr Cookie. We had a nice dinner and watched a movie with Coco. It was fine, but I am planning on celebrating my 61st all splashy-like. Hopefully!

Thanks! This one has a red lining so everything is easily visible.

Ooooo - a red lining!!

Working through these challenges but today I have this to offer up:

4. Date night bag - carry a date night bag twice or bring to a meal at home

- First up - my Chanel reissue WOC in charcoal. Usually wear this to fancy dinners or other events but obv there’s not been much of that this past year / 2020.
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Today I am rocking my Proenza Schouler PS1 Pochette in black-on-black. Still love the leather of these bags. Proenza Schouler was my first foray into *designer* bags.
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Yesterday I wore ‘the bag that started it all’ - my darling Coach Borough tote. Still in good shape as I baby it. Still love this bag to death.
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Lovely! I especially like your Chanel, and will chime in on the PS leather love!

Congrats on the basement purging! keep it up. My purging is taking baby steps, but I'm patting myself on the back anyway.

Thanks - I'm about half way through... it's just a mess down there and it's a struggle to make myself do it. There's a lot of stuff that I could sell - if only I weren't so lazy... but I just want it gone. I'm trying to Marie Kondo my basement!
It's hard to think of getting rid of old family things (all those baby things! DS3's bunny! Quilts MIL made!)... they're just taking up space (though they are neatly boxed up), but I never look at them. Again UGH!!!
Baby steps is the way to do it... just keep going!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Happy two-and-a-half-days to your 50th birthday @BowieFan1971 !
I feel for you! This special occasion is coming up and and there won´t be a party: "It´s my party (that won´t happen..) and I cry if I want to!"
Maybe you could think of something extra special to do all on your own in the confines of your home on Monday? Having wonderful food delivered? Ice cream and champaign for breakfast? Play your favourite music at full blast all day, dress up, create a glorious birthday bubble?

After finding today that motivation to clean today was zero (my house isn’t really that dirty, at most a vacuum and dust and the rest I was going to do can wait), I told my DH that I made an executive decision. As I said, my birthday was never a big deal because of how close it was to Christmas, so the concept of a “birthday month” and such was never a thing in my house. So I am doing a first for me...starting today, I am having a birthday weekend! I am not doing anything I don’t want to do! Today, I am going to paint bags. Tomorrow I am going to finish trimming a vintage Burberry trench I am rehabbing. Sunday I am doing a spa day for myself- microdermabrasion and mask, self pedi ani paint my fingernails (which I never do because of work but I can have nice hands for my birthday). On Monday, my mom is coming up after her dr’s appt for a take out lunch here at home. I want duck, which I love but never get to have. My husband is in charge of dinner.

No, none of it was what I had in mind. So many of the big things people celebrate are on hold...my wedding, my honeymoon, my 50th birthday celebration....with no end in sight and I am tired of it. But what can I do? Be miserable? I will stay busy doing things that make me happy this weekend and that distract me and make the best of it.
The following week, I drive up to my grandparents 13 hours away who are having health issues and need help. My grandmother is not handling it well and is being nasty to everyone, refusing outside help. I will take 2 days there, plus the day’s drive each way, to handle the things that are challenging and to do a deep clean of their small house so they o to have to tidy up. I will be going up there Every month or so for the foreseeable future. I am glad I have the ability to do it since I am still not working my nanny job due to Covid. No one else really can and my mom would, wants to very much, but she really can’t. It will be ok. We will manage and get through all this.

 

[880]

drive up to my grandparents 13 hours away who are having health issues and need help. My grandmother is not handling it well and is being nasty to everyone, refusing outside help. I will take 2 days there, plus the day’s drive each way, to handle the things that are challenging and to do a deep clean of their small house so they o to have to tidy up. I will be going up there Every month or so for the foreseeable future. I am glad I have the ability to do it since I am still not working my nanny job due to Covid. No one else really can and my mom would, wants to very much, but she really can’t. It will be ok. We will manage and get through all this.

Your special birthday weekend sounds perfect. I am so sorry about your grandparents. Of course your mom cannot do it with her own health issues. You are the kindest person ever to do all that for your family! Sending you virtual hugs and a virtual duck! we would love to see the Burberry trench you are rehabbing too!

@catsinthebag, @doni, +1 fodmap. DH has serious digestive issues and is lactose intolerant and we‘re careful about onions too. thankfully, we can still have some aged hard cheese and potatoes. But I had to switch out some fruit and vegetables and when I make white bean soup with pancetta and veggies, it’s basically just for me.

@Cookiefiend, there is a los mark bittmans minimalist cookbook. The first one was five ingredients or less, I think.

@SouthernPurseGal, any H can be a slippery slope. Just authenticate and be sure of condition and trim I versus II (gusset) before you buy. Trims are plentiful and relatively inexpensive (compared to other H bags).

i decided to save the crinoline Vespa for spring, ive worn the BV San Marco karung today and am planning through the weekend. It’s smooshy, light, durable and user friendly. I was a bit on the fence bc of lack of structure or shoulder strap, so I’m thrilled this is working out.

 

[dcooney4]

Gorgeous!

Sounds delicious to me! Jamie Oliver has a cookbook out called 5 Ingredients - I've always wanted to try it because it seems so much easier to cook that way.

Well - Happy 50th birthday!
I had my very large birthday in August, home alone with Mr Cookie. We had a nice dinner and watched a movie with Coco. It was fine, but I am planning on celebrating my 61st all splashy-like. Hopefully!

Ooooo - a red lining!!

Lovely! I especially like your Chanel, and will chime in on the PS leather love!

Thanks - I'm about half way through... it's just a mess down there and it's a struggle to make myself do it. There's a lot of stuff that I could sell - if only I weren't so lazy... but I just want it gone. I'm trying to Marie Kondo my basement!
It's hard to think of getting rid of old family things (all those baby things! DS3's bunny! Quilts MIL made!)... they're just taking up space (though they are neatly boxed up), but I never look at them. Again UGH!!!
Baby steps is the way to do it... just keep going!

I need to do this too! I think I will start in Spring.

 

[baghabitz34]

Doing Challenge #2 today. First time using this tweed Tabby since buying it last summer. Her first voyage will be to get pizza & salad on this finally Friday.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

the thing that has really helped is going on a low FODMAP diet.

How funny this should come up. I started the week with tummy misery and went on a strict whole30 type of deal to reset my gut microbiome. I had no choice, it was bubbling misery. I'm on day 3 and I'm so comfortable and wake up so clear and not groggy (big deal for me as a night owl) but it's not really a permanent solution because it's so restrictive.. I want an English muffin with cream cheese and jelly!!! I want hagen dazs coffee ice cream! Pizza! But....for now I just made a big vat of coconut milk based spinach and broccoli salmon soup to warm up a couple times a day and eat, while munching baby carrots and sheets of seaweed and sipping water and cooking for my girls all the regular mix of food groups.

Yes, and YES!

Hmmmm

Should I even bother if I can't really afford to play? Well, I mean sure I can (second hand) but that just means FAR fewer purchases. I'm not certain I can do that!

@Cookiefiend, there is a los mark bittmans minimalist cookbook. The first one was five ingredients or less, I think.

@SouthernPurseGal, any H can be a slippery slope. Just authenticate and be sure of condition and trim I versus II (gusset) before you buy. Trims are plentiful and relatively inexpensive (compared to other H bags).

What are the pros and cons of each trim!??

 

[880]

What are the pros and cons of each trim!??

others more experienced no doubt will chime in, but I like that Trim II has a gusset and can fit more than the evelyne PM of comparable size While still look8ng sleek.

con: the shorter strap that slips off the shoulder. You can elongate with a similarly wide belt (see @pureplatinum ’s post on page 37 of Ode to Trim below) and attach a suede strip to the underside to reduce slippage.

the size 35 seems more NS orientation in clemence. The size 31 seems more EW in orientation. although I am a 30B and 28K person, i prefer the 35 Trim II to the 31. I posted comparison shots in Ode to Trim. To me overall silhouette against the body is really important.

You may not think you have the desire to buy less if you go down the H rabbit hole, but actually the research on various H bags prior to purchase is more than half of the fun

ode to the TRIM!

Today with my gold, GHW, trim. Just love it. Lovely bag! ❤️ what is it 31 or 35? And what are exact measurements height /width wise? Thank you very much!

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@keodi, thanks so much for your kind words re the action pics and the medical issues. You could try posting directly into the Lazarus thread re your TPM? It’s also mind boggling to me how much prices have risen since the old GST and other days. However, I think resale prices will go back down in summer months, as a lot of stuff isn’t moving. And, I love the color and slouch of your 38 trim II! The red is so luscious!

 

[keodi]

thanks, @momasaurus ! Vespa is behind the crinoline 31 trim II on the far right of a shot I took of some discontinued bag styles for that thread. On the far left (cut off) is DHs 33 sellier evelyne in vache hunter Bc I am not sure if the sellier evelyne is discontinued or just OOS everywhere.
Action shot of vespa worn crossbody with H sellier jacket, sieste au paradis CSGM athleta cargo leggings and doc marten Chelsea boots
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@catsinthebag, the toile exterior of some bags (evelyne) can be successfully and easily cleaned with Mr. a clean Brand Magic Eraser (YMMV though, so test before trying this) and now I need to Google chanel timeless tote, thank you! thanks @catsinthebag for the sweet compliment below. At least,if we are looking at other people’s eye candy, we aren’t shopping on line also forgot to say, it makes perfect sense to me why you aren’t selling your rouge H GP bc it’s essentially a placeholder bag. It prevents you from buying something to fill in, at least until you are serious and love something enough to replace it. IMO, when we purge too quickly, we also get the urge to fill the empty space. . . Will check to see if you posted an action pic of either the GP or the timeless

You look great modeling the vespa. i love the vespa, actually, I wish it made a comeback! I purchased a Vespa tpm last year but it wasn't in the best condition.

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I hope you guys are having a lovely Thursday!
I'm just pretending its not embarrassing to be an American right now, and focusing on my lovely princesses here in their new Elsa (as she appeared in Frozen 2, mind you) dresses.
They arrived belatedly (were supposed to be Christmas presents) last night and the girls immediately put on an exciting show to celebrate. There was my 7 year old performing the lead and my 5 year old as the sound tech person and the audience (my parents and I) were told to provide the light show (lights were off, it was dark and we were all given flashlights and instructions). Very innovative young lady she is.

They are so adorable!

Just what the doctor ordered...

I love it!

I took pictures of the other two straps. I think I am going to keep. My hubby really liked this one he gave me. I picked it off the website never having seen it in person. The color is beautiful. I normally wouldn’t do so much gold hardware but it is comfy and great for snow and bad weather.

Very nice bag! I love the colour!

this is the best thing I’ve seen all day! Your DDs are adorable and so talented!
@SouthernPurseGal, forgot to say, re the magic eraser and cleaning a white leather birkin, im not sure I would use a magic eraser on leather. another TPFer @so_sofya1985, post #44 (see link directly below) washed her white kelly with industrial soap.also she looks amazingly chic with a large white H bag, Though if youve eliminated the white B from your list and are only considering the trio of watches or the car, now I can see your two sweet Elsa wearing DDs waving to the throngs from your new convertible.

Everything about your white Hermes!

My white Constance 18 in evercolor. Not as high maintenance as I thought! absolutely stunning !!!

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this is such a great story! So happy you got it! @catsinthebag, thank you for the link on the timeless tote! its gorgeous! If my memory serves, In 1989, I believe my mom had a tote similar to the timeless with a full length outside pocket, lined in red leather for under 1K. There was no metal logo on the bag body but a clochette type leather charm with the metal cc. I don’t recall when the GST became popular, but in 2001, I bought a PST for 900 usd. I think the GST was about 1300, but I’m not sure. the GST and one of the TODs bags was a coveted mom bag for a few years on NYCs UES.

OMG. It’s not the greatest, but I would be happy to send some to you. Right after SIP, I was only able to get sharp cheddar, so that went on homemade pizza Etc. When you wrote about your DF, it struck a chord. My mom has injured herself/fallen a few times on stairs too. Now she’s a bit tense going up or down. I love your repurposing the video tape rack. It sounds perfect. I am also tired of menu planning. DH never knows what he wants to eat, but invariably it’s not what’s in the refrigerator.

@indiaink, @whateve, I started SIP with ankle cartilage, blindingly awful back disc pain, wrist and knee issues. And, Some days it still feels like my body is about to break apart Doing simple things like tying shoe laces Or unloading the dishwasher. I get it too. Your walking pad sounds great! Yu are not alone. Hugs!
@BowieFan1971, the pollini is stunning! A cross between a long knitting needle LV alma and a color block Loewe puzzle.
@SouthernPurseGal, i think the gorgeous rainbow purse bag was from @Hazzelnut.

I can confirm, the GST was 1300. I purchased a black caviar back in 2001. I'm sorry for your struggle days

Bag 2: Longchamp Le Pliage Large Shoulder Tote in Gun Metal (the bag on the left) of Challenge 2 - Take the tag off and wear it. I carried this bag twice this month. It is a lightweight tote with a zipper, the straps are a good length. I use this bag for travel and light rain/snow. I used to carry it more frequently when I was out for most of the day or going to the hockey rink for kids’ practices and games. During the pandemic I have not carried my larger bags as frequently - I can use a small or medium sized bag for grocery shopping and school run.
Also, I wore this scarf today, it’s called Bouquets Sellier and I am using a Mors Scarf ring.
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I love your look with the scarf and the scarf ring I had a le pilage tote I used everyday for 6 months straight, and it fell apart. I loved it!

On the subject of reporting on the pantry clean up. I have been doing my whole kitchen and storage area. Here are my two main grocery drawers. Love to see the empty gaps...

I have never been one to get empty pantry anxiety. We have a very small supermarket around the block, and I joke it is our pantry. Oftentimes we go there 3 or 4 times a day, different family members. Plus other small shops and markets in the neighnbourhood. When we had a car (ages ago) we did try out the weekly shopping trip and I found it a sad way to waste a Saturday morning...

In the first lockdown my husband had a sudden uncharacteristic panic that foodstuffs would run out and we did stock up of basics, so I still have some extra pulses, pasta and cans in the larder (which had never fulfilled that function ). This time round we are more relaxed and confident that the supply chain is working. If there are no eggs I will cook something else. Plus my local deli has ensured a stock of anchovy paste in case they run out of anchovy jars again, so I am fine.

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@jblended , I would like to know more about your 4 ingredient cooking. I have lots of digestive issues, and I wont eat any processed/packaged food with more than 3 ingredients in them but mostly no more than 1 or 2 (counting everything).

Very neat and organized!

Working through these challenges but today I have this to offer up:

4. Date night bag - carry a date night bag twice or bring to a meal at home

- First up - my Chanel reissue WOC in charcoal. Usually wear this to fancy dinners or other events but obv there’s not been much of that this past year / 2020.
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Today I am rocking my Proenza Schouler PS1 Pochette in black-on-black. Still love the leather of these bags. Proenza Schouler was my first foray into *designer* bags.
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Yesterday I wore ‘the bag that started it all’ - my darling Coach Borough tote. Still in good shape as I baby it. Still love this bag to death.
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I love all of your looks, very chic!

Thanks. I love it! I am also a huge trim fan.

Shall I try a Trim? Or will it lead to a slippery H slope?

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You should definitely try the Trim!, and yes it may lead to a slippery slope.