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.

 

[Lake Effect]

I'm not in pain, but I'm aware that a chipped tooth can lead to more chips and the rough surface can hold onto (bad) bacteria more easily.

For my journey, I would have to get on a train (reduced service atm) and the London Tube. Last time I was on the train in Dec, there were people clearly ill not wearing masks and the tube was busy (as in too busy for social distancing). I even had to give one of these unmasked men spluttering and sneezing, less than an arm away, a paper tissue. Others obviously find actually putting the mask over both their nose/mouth just too much trouble. I felt like I was in a Zombie apocalypse. How are there such stupid people in the World?

Anyway, the other option is to go to a more local dentist. I don't know how I feel about that.

I am sorry to hear this. Putting off any dental work is not good. I learned my lesson about 20 years ago and fortunate with my last coverage change to have picked a name off a list and found an excellent office. Best wishes for a resolution in these times.

Very grateful to have this forum to read, to not only retrain me away from looking endlessly at online listings but from overdosing on the news as well.
I liked seeing the challenge to clean the pantry and freezer. I came to the realization December a year ago to clear out and “eat” out of my relatively small freezer. Let me tell you, it was like the parable of the loaves and fishes lol. I kept finding packages of chicken, bags of frozen vegetables and could not believe there was entire rotisserie chicken was in there. I also got all my canned goods out and made it a mission to use them in meals and dishes, using the oldest first. It went well. I am inspired to clear out my spice and tea situation now.
I pulled out a bag I had not used in ages this week and just enjoyed it. My goal is to use a different bag each week for the foreseeable future. It goes to the office with me once a week and on errands. I have new to me bags that need cleaning/conditioning before I want to use them. I will work on getting one done in the next week, so I could that part of the challenge.

 

[papertiger]

If I can't find a supermarket with food on the shelves (pesto, tinned tomatoes, passata, fresh tomatoes, any hard cheese etc etc) I will be reduced to 'Cold War spaghetti' soon (pasta + ketchup - very popular in Eastern Europe before 1989, when the chance of buying authentic Italian ingredients was '0'). That will make your favourite dish look cordon bleu level and authentic Italian by comparison

Hugs everybody

I meant to make @cowgirlsboots feel good about her favourite dish and everybody else laugh, not to feel sorry for me. I actually like pasta cooked with a stock cube, served plain with a little of any old cheese and basil leaves (I have have 4 basil plants in my back bathroom).

 

[papertiger]

That is awful. Some people are so ignorant and it’s so hard for everyone else. My DD was upset at school when she had to sit next to a girl who refused to wear a mask because it made her feel bad. DD wanted to know if she could refuse to sit next to the girl because it made her feel bad - a good point.

I’m sorry your journey was so rough. Hopefully someone local can help if you decide it is needed.

I'm not surprised. I think she should be able to say, and more to the point be moved. Why should the other girl's feelings valued more than your DD?

Where we work (physically speaking) and when we were not in strict lockdown, anyone who for health reasons couldn't wear a mask had to wear a badge. I could also say that if people have those kind of respiratory problems, they should be the most careful and stay at home. If other members of staff didn't see a badge, we were to report to security. I am all for championing the rebels with causes or individualism but when you are actually putting others at risk, no.

 

[papertiger]

I am sorry to hear this. Putting off any dental work is not good. I learned my lesson about 20 years ago and fortunate with my last coverage change to have picked a name off a list and found an excellent office. Best wishes for a resolution in these times.

Very grateful to have this forum to read, to not only retrain me away from looking endlessly at online listings but from overdosing on the news as well.
I liked seeing the challenge to clean the pantry and freezer. I came to the realization December a year ago to clear out and “eat” out of my relatively small freezer. Let me tell you, it was like the parable of the loaves and fishes lol. I kept finding packages of chicken, bags of frozen vegetables and could not believe there was entire rotisserie chicken was in there. I also got all my canned goods out and made it a mission to use them in meals and dishes, using the oldest first. It went well. I am inspired to clear out my spice and tea situation now.
I pulled out a bag I had not used in ages this week and just enjoyed it. My goal is to use a different bag each week for the foreseeable future. It goes to the office with me once a week and on errands. I have new to me bags that need cleaning/conditioning before I want to use them. I will work on getting one done in the next week, so I could that part of the challenge.

I like the sound of your freezer !

 

[880]

for @BowieFan1971,
The photos that made David Bowie an icon http://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210106-the-photos-that-made-david-bowie-an-icon

H bags are lovely, beautifully made and a pleasure to behold. They’re also just a darn bag. If the style doesn’t work for you, an Hermes version of the style is not going to be any better.

i keep coming back to this inspiration for another tip not to shop. But then I was also reminded that many brands make similar bags and some luxury brands are much more reasonably priced. For example, I had no idea Cartier made a version of the H Paris Bombay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-...d-Bag-Purse-Bordeaux-Gold-Spain-/264933549772

Choosing my favorite pic or two of each bag is helping remind me of just what beauties I have in my collection, and how much I love them.

i do this^ ! I feel happy looking at my group pic of discontinued H bags. (I’m more a group collection person than a single bag person) i also go back to @JenJBS ‘s bag showcase instead of shopping. Her photos of her bags, IMO, show how much she loves bags, and they make me feel happy to see them. i Have a feeling that @keodi ‘s Rouge VIF will also be in my feel good pantheon

I've been thinking about getting organized with pouches FOREVER a

the purchases you decided upon sound super practical and useful!

I will be reduced to 'Cold War spaghetti' soon (pasta + ketchup - very popular in Eastern Europe before 1989,

DH grew up on this and it’s cousin made with canned tomato soup (Grandparents emigrated from Russia) As time passed, they added more things to the mix like vegetables and meat. everyone enjoyed it. On a more serious note, hope you can find a way to take care of your tooth. Pls keep us posted.

Read more books! - only read work stuff and TPF so failing on this one

does crappy dystopian fantasy fiction count? I’m a fan of ilona andrews, and her website (similar in feel to friendly threads on TPF) introduced me to the joys of verdanttea.com and decaf chocolate tea from Harney &sons. The BDH (book devouring horde) there also like to knit. (If I took up knitting p, I wouldn’t be shopping)

Very grateful to have this forum to read, to not only retrain me away from looking endlessly at online listings but from overdosing on the news as well.

i had to stop reading The Daily Beast, Politico, and WaPo for my own sanity. But then I spent more time on TPF. I’m afraid to go back and see how badly we are doing. Your freezer sounds huge. There was really an entire rotisserie chicken in there? I also look for feel good articles from BBC or Guardian like this (also for s9me nostalgic style inspiration for a life I never had)Bombay Jungle: How British Asians broke into London's club scene https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-55578774

I meant to make @cowgirlsboots feel good about her favourite dish and everybody else laugh, not to feel sorry for me. I actually like pasta cooked with a stock cube, served plain with a little of any old cheese and basil leaves (I have have 4 basil plants in my back bathroom).

I’m very suggestible re food and right now, even though it’s 836 am, @cowgirlsboots version or yours sounds amazing. (I love cold dinner leftovers for breakfast). Corollary: if we‘re eating, planning what to eat, trying to feed our loved ones (vegetarian cuisine re @Katinahat), or surfing TPF, we’re not shopping! Win!

 

[Vintage Leather]

I'm coming over - a chance to carry a large bag. Oh wait, I would, if I could. Now I remember we're all living in a horror movie .

Explain 'Alcatra' and 'Chimichanga' please

A chimichanga is spicy meat (or sometimes beans) wrapped in a flour tortilla and fried. It’s served with sour cream, guacamole or salsa (sometimes all three!)

Alcatra is a Portuguese pot roast, traditionally served during the feast of the Holy Spirit. Traditionally made in a clay pot, its made with bacon or panchetta, onion, red wine, spices, and high quality beef. It’s slow cooked for hours and smells amazing. Served with polenta or Portuguese sweet bread or rice for all the yummy drippings.

 

[momasaurus]

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

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Yes and yes. Or Yes and possibly. I love the trim the most of all my bags!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Thank you dear keodi!

I drool every time you post pics of your delicious Rouge VIF Trim.

Excellent tips and I especially love this, Choosing my favorite pic or two of each bag is helping remind me of just what beauties I have in my collection, and how much I love them.

Great looking bag and my eyes are drawn to your beautiful wallet!

Wow! It’s lovely. It reminds me of multicolour Reed Krakoff Atlantique bags, so beautiful.
side note, are you like Santa’s workshop for handbags? Seriously impressed!

Fantastic beauties!

Thank you! That’s the first Mulberry wallet I bought last year, liked it so much I bought another in plaid!

Where did you buy it? I like it. I have a black and pink, both smooth and I think I prefer the grained leather.

I definitely wear bags on my shoulders. I like a hobo and I think the trim is pretty! I prefer east west. And smaller/svelter, so I guess the I?

I could have just bought the black one I showed you guys today, but instead for the same money I bought a dozen nylon bags of all sizes and added three massaccesi belts to my order from Italy. I decided to get some more spacious and lighter weight bags for outings with the kids in warmer weather that will someday come....so for a carry all lightweight tote I bought a monogramed Barrington gifts st Anne's zipper tote (+5 monogrammed accessories) and for hands free with the kids&dogs, a jujube zealous backpack in a floral print(+5 pouches)...and I rarely do floral!
Oh well, I've been thinking about getting organized with pouches FOREVER and I never have gotten around to it until NOW. Go big or go home I suppose. My bag jumble game will be on point soon! I'm so overboard. I have ordered small goodies from Massaccesi, Barrington gifts and jujube. Everything you can think of has been purchased --from a coin purse to a wallet to a sunglasses case to a lunch cooler to a cosmetic bag to general pouches in 6 different sizes. I didn't get get a special laptop cover or a passport holder though. I have some restraint. Ha!

Thank you! I found it on EvilBay, I’d love another Confort 1 in smooth black leather if I could find one... or the Studio bag in smooth black leather... I love both of those bags!

I actually carried a bag today! First time in ages, other than carrying a bag along in the car while we went on a drive. This time I actually had to get out of the car. I had to go to the doctor and then the pharmacy. First time in another building other than my home since last March. I was hoping I would make it until we got vaccinated but my eye got infected.

This is the bag I carried. I got it in October.

It’s beautiful!
I hope your eye is improving!

 

[JenJBS]

I feel happy looking at my group pic of discontinued H bags. (I’m more a group collection person than a single bag person) i also go back to @JenJBS ‘s bag showcase instead of shopping. Her photos of her bags, IMO, show how much she loves bags, and they make me feel happy to see them. i Have a feeling that @keodi ‘s Rouge VIF will also be in my feel good pantheon

Awwww! Very kind of you to say. I do love my bags. Really happy to hear my photos convey that emotion.

 

[momasaurus]

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!

Going through all the family stuff is so hard!
Last year I downsized all the Christmas stuff and organized what I kept into plastic tubs instead of cardboard boxes. It made this year's Christmas so much more efficient! And I got rid of a few things this year also. So that felt good. It's like having a special bag that you use rarely (STAYING ON TOPIC HERE, LOL) - Christmas stuff is so specific, only in use for about a month, but we need it, right?

 

[momasaurus]

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.

The birthday weekend sounds fantastic! Enjoy it to the fullest. You might need another little celebration after the grandparent trip - that sounds difficult. Good luck.

 

[momasaurus]

I agree! @SouthernPurseGal here's a pic of my 38cm Trim I

Oooooooh - I would love a red trim. What color/leather is this?

 

[momasaurus]

I'm really enjoying reading this Thread! You gals are wonderful!

Thought I’d share a few tips that seem to be helping me.

• Check the closet before making any purchase
• No online purse/SLG ‘browsing’
• Do a Bag Showcase

A sweet PF friend made me aware of some gorgeous purple gloves from Coach, that you can use a touch screen phone while wearing. Checked my closet. No nice leather gloves, or gloves that let me use a touch screen. Check 1. When I got on the Coach site, I only let myself look at the gloves, not the purses or other SLGs. Check 2. I now happily own the gloves.

By checking my own closet before making any purchase I can verify that I don’t already have something in my closet that I can use, instead of buying something new/new-to-me. Also helps me keep in mind what I have in my closet. Just have to watch that I don’t get too picky as justification to buy something new. ‘I have a similar bag in berry, but not purple, so I need one in purple too… They are different colors…’ I mean, they are different colors, but if I’m just using that as an excuse to get a new bag… Nope…

I’m not letting myself go on my favorite purse browsing sites. Not saying I can’t get on these sites if I end up wanting to look for a specific bag (most likely one I saw here on TPF ) or SLG (like the Coach gloves), just no aimlessly browsing them to see what’s new and what’s on sale. Farfetch, SSense, Modus Operani, 24S, yoox, Net-a-Porter, The Webster, Tradesy, Rebag, FashionFile, TheRealReal, etc. That’s helped limit the temptation. I can resist anything except temptation – so just have to avoid the temptation.

A friend suggested I do a Bag Showcase. Choosing my favorite pic or two of each bag is helping remind me of just what beauties I have in my collection, and how much I love them. This has been extremely helpful in keeping me focused on the fact that I don’t need to shop anywhere else when I already have these beauties in my closet to shop from and enjoy.

Anyone else have any tips they would be willing to share?

Your tips are great. Thanks for sharing - please showcase your bags here as well. We love pix! We also love hearing what people like about each bag, or what mistakes led to each good purchase.

 

[momasaurus]

Wearing my new to me Just Campagne Deville 2 today, it arrived earlier this week, for the Take the Tags Off Challenge. It’s a nice color (Graise), I like the shape, but not so certain about the zipper... but it would be a great bag for traveling as it does zip up! I’m hoping to replace my Massaccesi MIDI Juliet with this.
Apologies for the not so awesome office photo.
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Great bag!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Going through all the family stuff is so hard!
Last year I downsized all the Christmas stuff and organized what I kept into plastic tubs instead of cardboard boxes. It made this year's Christmas so much more efficient! And I got rid of a few things this year also. So that felt good. It's like having a special bag that you use rarely (STAYING ON TOPIC HERE, LOL) - Christmas stuff is so specific, only in use for about a month, but we need it, right?

We DO need it!
I did the same last year - purged some Christmas things - and I’ve kept mine in plastic tubs for several years, the kind that have sectioned cardboard inside. I’ve even labeled what goes in what section so everything fits back in when I take it down. The hard part is finding it on the tree!