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.

 

[whateve]

A new acquisition from last weekend. I love a winter white, as it were.

Also I think this is my first bucket bag.
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Beautiful!

ETA: oops, I didn't see @mariliz11 comment before I posted mine. We're both right!

 

[Jereni]

Beautiful!!!

Beautiful!

ETA: oops, I didn't see @mariliz11 comment before I posted mine. We're both right!

Thank you both!


I’ve made it to page 661 so I’m getting closer to being caught up.


@jblended your cat is so adorable!!! Love tabbies.

@Sparkletastic, I am also somewhat into shoes lately… haven’t bought many new ones since COVID started but now that return to office is imminent I am craving some new pumps. But like I think you said, I’m extremely picky about designer shoes and have certain models I like to buy.

@Claudia Herzog I loved your story about your Massaccesi! I always think I should take a closer look at those bags.

@whateve - loves seeing your bag group shots and especially the Balenciaga hobo style collection! What gorgeous jewel tones!

@cowgirlsboots I saw you were talking about the difficulty finding the perfect flats - have you tried Rothy’s? Lord they are amazing.

@baghabitz34 - thanks for sharing your Kate Spade collection! That’s a brand we don’t see much on this thread, I feel like.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Thank you both!


I’ve made it to page 661 so I’m getting closer to being caught up.


@jblended your cat is so adorable!!! Love tabbies.

@Sparkletastic, I am also somewhat into shoes lately… haven’t bought many new ones since COVID started but now that return to office is imminent I am craving some new pumps. But like I think you said, I’m extremely picky about designer shoes and have certain models I like to buy.

@Claudia Herzog I loved your story about your Massaccesi! I always think I should take a closer look at those bags.

@whateve - loves seeing your bag group shots and especially the Balenciaga hobo style collection! What gorgeous jewel tones!

@cowgirlsboots I saw you were talking about the difficulty finding the perfect flats - have you tried Rothy’s? Lord they are amazing.

@baghabitz34 - thanks for sharing your Kate Spade collection! That’s a brand we don’t see much on this thread, I feel like.

Re: shoes. I prefer high heels and I’ve found comfy designer boots, strappy heels and wedge sandals. But, comfortable premier designer closed in pumps are still eluding me - so I own almost none. I’d looooove to find a brand I could count on and buy from.

What I’m hunting now is “nude” strappy heels and pumps. I’m medium brown so these are almost impossible to find. Nudes tend to be either beige or dark brown.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Hey all! I’ve been crazy busy recently. Hope everyone’s been well.

We had fun in Hawaii and just came back from 2 weeks in Scottsdale. Both a wonderful time but I’m impatient to travel internationally again. Stateside is a yawn. LOL!

So many lovely bags in the showcase! I haven’t been able to keep up with all but enjoyed what I saw.

Mr. Sparkle just bought me a black caviar Chanel Jumbo CF to replace the black patent I sold last year. I think this is the capstone on my Chanel collection. I love ‘em but how many chain strap quilted flap bags can a gal own? And when new ones are 3x what we paid for early ones in my collection, the cost feels unjustified.

I’ve also thought about what bag I could want next and am drawing a blank. There is literally nothing calling my name. So, I’m curious. As you thoughtfully shop your closets, what new bag would be the perfect next addition? Ignore cost and share what the perfect next bag for you would be.

 

[Jereni]

Re: shoes. I prefer high heels and I’ve found comfy designer boots, strappy heels and wedge sandals. But, comfortable premier designer closed in pumps are still eluding me - so I own almost none. I’d looooove to find a brand I could count on and buy from.

What I’m hunting now is “nude” strappy heels and pumps. I’m medium brown so these are almost impossible to find. Nudes tend to be either beige or dark brown.

As far as pumps go, I’m extremely loyal to the Jimmy Choo Romy. To me it is the perfect pump, the toe isn’t too overly elongated or pointed, it has clean lines, and has a classic, straight heel located nicely at the back of the heel for better stability.



I need to buy more of them before Choo stops making them, lol.

 

[Jereni]

So, I’m curious. As you thoughtfully shop your closets, what new bag would be the perfect next addition? Ignore cost and share what the perfect next bag for you would be.

This is a good and fun question. I know which bags I will probably get next, but the *perfect* next bag for me would probably be a satchel or small tote, in a plum purple sort of color. That’s the kind of purple I’m craving but I didn’t see the right bag come out this autumn which probably means I have to wait til year, because I feel like autumn is when that color family is more likely to come out.

Color more or less along the lines of this:

 

[Sparkletastic]

As far as pumps go, I’m extremely loyal to the Jimmy Choo Romy. To me it is the perfect pump, the toe isn’t too overly elongated or pointed, it has clean lines, and has a classic, straight heel located nicely at the back of the heel for better stability.

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I need to buy more of them before Choo stops making them, lol.

Are these super comfortable? I never have problem with the highest height of a shoe. I just struggle with pointed toe heels unless they’re boots because the shaft keeps my foot from sliding forward.

And, I hope you find your special purple bag!

 

[baghabitz34]

A new acquisition from last weekend. I love a winter white, as it were.

Also I think this is my first bucket bag.
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Very pretty!
I love a good bucket bag. That could have been a showcase - share your different bag styles ie bucket, tote, etc

 

[Vintage Leather]

Hey all! I’ve been crazy busy recently. Hope everyone’s been well.

We had fun in Hawaii and just came back from 2 weeks in Scottsdale. Both a wonderful time but I’m impatient to travel internationally again. Stateside is a yawn. LOL!

So many lovely bags in the showcase! I haven’t been able to keep up with all but enjoyed what I saw.

Mr. Sparkle just bought me a black caviar Chanel Jumbo CF to replace the black patent I sold last year. I think this is the capstone on my Chanel collection. I love ‘em but how many chain strap quilted flap bags can a gal own? And when new ones are 3x what we paid for early ones in my collection, the cost feels unjustified.

I’ve also thought about what bag I could want next and am drawing a blank. There is literally nothing calling my name. So, I’m curious. As you thoughtfully shop your closets, what new bag would be the perfect next addition? Ignore cost and share what the perfect next bag for you would be.

First, let me preface this by saying: I have too many bags. I have classic taste with an element of whimsy, and I like excellent quality. I’ve had the same taste for the last three decades. So I don’t have any holes in my collection, and there is nothing I need.

So the perfect bag for me is … to eliminate another 30 bags from my collection.

OR

An insanely whimsical clutch. I’m partial to an Hermes Sac a Malice,Judith Leiber Cinderella bag, or an Olympia Le Tan P&P. A bag that is the marriage of art and function , and leans a little more toward art

 

[whateve]

This is a good and fun question. I know which bags I will probably get next, but the *perfect* next bag for me would probably be a satchel or small tote, in a plum purple sort of color. That’s the kind of purple I’m craving but I didn’t see the right bag come out this autumn which probably means I have to wait til year, because I feel like autumn is when that color family is more likely to come out.

Color more or less along the lines of this:
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I love that color!

 

[dcooney4]

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MJ Recruit. Purchased in 2017 or 2018. It‘s a great bag that holds quite a bit.
You’ll see a theme with the rest, lol

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MJ traveler totes, both small size. One on the left is cement, one on the right is black.
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The gorgeous argan oil color, also small size.
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flannel/felt with black leather trim
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blue patchwork denim
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mini in the twine leather, my Christmas present to myself

I think I’m done buying MJ totes, for now.

I love these.

 

[dcooney4]

This is a good and fun question. I know which bags I will probably get next, but the *perfect* next bag for me would probably be a satchel or small tote, in a plum purple sort of color. That’s the kind of purple I’m craving but I didn’t see the right bag come out this autumn which probably means I have to wait til year, because I feel like autumn is when that color family is more likely to come out.

Color more or less along the lines of this:
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Next year's pantone color is some kind of purple, so you probably will have good luck then.

 

[Sunshine mama]

My only Gucci - Small Padlock
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I’ve been eyeing the Padlock Medium GG Shoulder bag in brown though…
I don’t need it, I don’t need it, I don’t NEED it!!

This is so nice. I really love the top handle, small silhouette of this bag!

 

[Sunshine mama]

Loving all the beautiful Gucci bags.

Gucci coin purse.
Marc Jacobs The Soiree, Baby Groovee satchel, and 2 Percy Q bags.

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Oh mann! The purples are gorgeous!
And the silver, and the Gucci!
Ok the gold too.

 

[baghabitz34]

First, let me preface this by saying: I have too many bags. I have classic taste with an element of whimsy, and I like excellent quality. I’ve had the same taste for the last three decades. So I don’t have any holes in my collection, and there is nothing I need.

So the perfect bag for me is … to eliminate another 30 bags from my collection.

OR

An insanely whimsical clutch. I’m partial to an Hermes Sac a Malice,Judith Leiber Cinderella bag, or an Olympia Le Tan P&P. A bag that is the marriage of art and function , and leans a little more toward art

That Cinderella bag is stunning! Probably doesn’t hold a thing, but really beautiful.