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.

 

[Sparkletastic]

"Go out on storks" like eyes popping out of head all in a good way

I’ve never heard this before. Thanks for the enthusiastic compliment!

when you find one, pls let us know. I have a sort of gold/ metallic r3issue (I think ruthenium hw) that I keep in case I need a gold bag, but I don’t really use it. My mom has borrowed it though. My chanel SA says to wear it with jeans. I keep it as an object lesson not to purchase a gold bag and as a safety bag.

another option might be to buy a metallic BV hobo and skirt the HW issue altogether. . .

note: I bought both of the metallics mentioned from a reseller for great prices so am not looking to rehome despite very minimal use


IMO, the diorama is stunning. it looks perfect for spring summer with taupe, beige, off white, or offsetting a black sundress. . .. or even olive shorts and a boucle sweater or jacket. Depending on your complexion And fashion sensibility, perhaps gray tones or lighter color denim. I think it looks very bohemian chanel or dior RTW or brunello cuchinelli. The gold details remind me of brunello monili.

shoes imo would be white or off white sneakers, sandals. Beige valentino flat mules, metallic Birkenstocks. taupe anything. . . The shoe that i missed buying was a beige suede slip on sneaker from Vince

@papertiger, I hope you will share when you find the perfect gucci top handle bamboo. That’s also been on my list forever, but no luck. And, OT, but do you wear your YSL velvet shorts a lot? Bare leg? Opaque tights? Would be very interested if you have pics to share

edit: re bags losing their value; I prefer to see it as did I personally get sufficient cost per wear

Unfortunately, most of the colors you named to coordinate with the Diorama look terrible on me. I’m not an earth colors gal and even taupes look anemic if I try to wear them. I’m not giving up though. I did buy dresses in teal and pink that look lovely with it. And, I think your suggestion of light denim may work. Thanks!

If you ever see me in Birkenstocks or Crocs, get your affairs in order bc the world is about to end.

And, I agree on losing value / CPW. I never mind selling a bag for “x” as long as I got good usage out of it. I’m always puzzled why some people expect to sell a bag for essentially what they paid after using it a bit. The use of the bag imparts value that I’m happy to have paid for.

Just checking in... sorry I´ve been missing.
Our boy brought Covid home from school on the 6th and DH and me got it too. We´ve been isolating ever since. I think our symptoms were/ are on the mild side, still that darned virus really affects us. I´ve been feeling between burnout and totally drunk for most of the time and mainly sit/stand and stare... naturally all Christmas plans are cancelled.

I hope you all are fine and safe!

I’m so sorry you all became ill. Sending hugs.

Here is my two cents. Sell all the work bags except one-you don’t need them. Sell the YSL with silver hardware as you now have Chanel Black flap with shw. The gold bags can be revisited at another time as they are different and add variety to your collection.

I agree on selling the work bags in principle but the reality is a little thorny. I have the Dior tote (work bag #1) up for sale but it’s not moving. The MaxMara (wb#2) isn’t worth much resale and it’s the only functional tote I have. So, I’d keep that one as it’s usage value exceeds what I can get in market.

I need to reframe the YSL black on black satchel (wb#3) in my mind as a regular bag. Perhaps I can wear it with gold jewelry. IMO, it’s just so “serious” and I prefer a lighthearted take on bags in my personal life after two decades of forced boring work attire. Hmmmmm…

I don’t have a YSL w/shw. Do you mean my LV flap? No way that’s going. It’s small and I can wear it for cocktails by using just the chain and no shoulder strap. Completely different use than the C jumbo. And, I’m down to 25 bags. I’m more comfortable at 30-35. And, I like / love my non work bags. So, no selling unless the bag absolutely isn’t working functionally. I actually want to add a few more bags over the next few years for some variety.

 

[More bags]

Just checking in... sorry I´ve been missing.
Our boy brought Covid home from school on the 6th and DH and me got it too. We´ve been isolating ever since. I think our symptoms were/ are on the mild side, still that darned virus really affects us. I´ve been feeling between burnout and totally drunk for most of the time and mainly sit/stand and stare... naturally all Christmas plans are cancelled.

I hope you all are fine and safe!

Aww crap, that really sucks. I am so sorry to hear that @cowgirlsboots. I hope the effects are mild, and you’re back on your feet soon. I am taking my younger DS for a test tomorrow.

 

[JenJBS]

Just checking in... sorry I´ve been missing.
Our boy brought Covid home from school on the 6th and DH and me got it too. We´ve been isolating ever since. I think our symptoms were/ are on the mild side, still that darned virus really affects us. I´ve been feeling between burnout and totally drunk for most of the time and mainly sit/stand and stare... naturally all Christmas plans are cancelled.

I hope you all are fine and safe!

So sorry you're having to go through this. Hope you feel better soon.

 

[More bags]

I need your advice. Please excuse the long post.

Of my 25 bags, 9 are black. That isn’t a problem per se but, I’m cautious about adding more.

I tend to wear wg jewelry but want to wear my yg more. I don’t mix metals so I want one all gold bag & two neutral (black and ?) ghw bags.

So here are my questions.

• Is adding a black/ghw bag to my collection overkill though I know I’d use this new bag a lot?

• Three of my black bags were bought for work (Dior tote, Max Mara and YSL satchel) Covid changed life so I’m permanent WFH. They get zero use. Is anyone else selling work only bags? Too soon?

• I bought a gold C Boy to be my multipurpose gold bag. But, I have a slim build & it feels sooooo big in new medium. Should I sell even though I don’t see any good substitutes? My only other ghw bag is my off white & gold Diorama which I adore but is my least worn bag bc the off white doesn’t go well with the black / grey / cool / jewel tones that dominate my closet. However, I will never sell the Diorama.

For reference. My black bags: View attachment 5277424View attachment 5277428View attachment 5277446View attachment 5277426
My bags w/ghw:
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Hey Sparkle, gorgeous bags!
I love black bags, I don’t think adding another black bag you think you’ll use a lot is overkill. I heard you mention your YSL satchel feels too serious, is that your least favourite of your work bags? When there are fewer bags in my collection, I find it’s easier to let something go when something better gets added, so one in one out when I am smitten with the newest addition. I can see with more clarity and confidence the bag that is my least favourite, least perfect, or one I am ready to rehome.
Best wishes on your decisions!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Hey Sparkle, gorgeous bags!
I love black bags, I don’t think adding another black bag you think you’ll use a lot is overkill. I heard you mention your YSL satchel feels too serious, is that your least favourite of your work bags? When there are fewer bags in my collection, I find it’s easier to let something go when something better gets added, so one in one out when I am smitten with the newest addition. I can see with more clarity and confidence the bag that is my least favourite, least perfect, or one I am ready to rehome.
Best wishes on your decisions!

Thank you for the compliment!

Very good point. I’m doing two in / one out with my shoes and clothes because they need a lot of work but I can’t be naked and shoeless while I made changes. (it was fun taking my stuffy work clothes to charity. Bwa ha ha ha!)

I really like all of my work bags which is making this hard. It just feels silly to keep them when I’m not using them. And, they don’t fit my non work style well.

But, the more I talk about this with all of you, I think I need to stay the course. Keep the Dior tote on sale since it doesn’t fit my work laptop, get a medium black Lady Dior with ghw (or something else amazing), find a smaller gold bag to replace or compliment my gold C Boy, and be creative with my wardrobe to enjoy the eggshell/gold Diorama I adore.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Just checking in... sorry I´ve been missing.
Our boy brought Covid home from school on the 6th and DH and me got it too. We´ve been isolating ever since. I think our symptoms were/ are on the mild side, still that darned virus really affects us. I´ve been feeling between burnout and totally drunk for most of the time and mainly sit/stand and stare... naturally all Christmas plans are cancelled.

I hope you all are fine and safe!

Hope you all feel better soon!

 

[papertiger]

Just checking in... sorry I´ve been missing.
Our boy brought Covid home from school on the 6th and DH and me got it too. We´ve been isolating ever since. I think our symptoms were/ are on the mild side, still that darned virus really affects us. I´ve been feeling between burnout and totally drunk for most of the time and mainly sit/stand and stare... naturally all Christmas plans are cancelled.

I hope you all are fine and safe!

So sorry, wish you all a speedy recovery

 

[papertiger]

@papertiger, I hope you will share when you find the perfect gucci top handle bamboo. That’s also been on my list forever, but no luck. And, OT, but do you wear your YSL velvet shorts a lot? Bare leg? Opaque tights? Would be very interested if you have pics to share

edit: re bags losing their value; I prefer to see it as did I personally get sufficient cost per wear

The BTHs are out now, but I've had a lot of extras to buy so may sell out before I can buy. Not only Christmas presents for others and nice meals to catchup with people I haven't seen perhaps all year but quite a few household expenses, our boiler went 'poof!' and some drainage repair = £4K spend right away, pus we have a situation with a neighbour that could get expensive IYKWIM.

My velvet shorts with opaque tights/leggings for day, black fishnets or finer black tights for eve. I have a velvet and floral blazer (I have matching trousers) red velvet 1960s vintage coat, another plain black velvet jacket with a sheer back. I also have a vintage 1970s YSL Le Smoking jacket and a YSL 1980s vintage wrap coat-dress I can wear open, a mega-watt vintage YSL tweed jacket - so many things. I've been wearing black minis or shorts with these same things for years so knew they'd work. They look amazing with long slim coats too like my Etro camelhair and my black TF for Gucci.

I was going to buy the Gucci velvet blazer to wear with them too but not if I'm buying the BTH - anyway they've all sold out - as have the YSL shorts.

 

[Jereni]

I need to reframe the YSL black on black satchel (wb#3) in my mind as a regular bag. Perhaps I can wear it with gold jewelry. IMO, it’s just so “serious” and I prefer a lighthearted take on bags in my personal life after two decades of forced boring work attire. Hmmmmm…

I definitely think you can wear the YSL satchel with gold jewelry! That’s the fun of black hw bags, IMO.

 

[Jereni]

Sooo bummed. Woke up this morning with sore throat and cough, so am now in an hour+ wait for a COVID test. The testing location I’m at is MOBBED. Thanks, omicron.

 

[whateve]

Sooo bummed. Woke up this morning with sore throat and cough, so am now in an hour+ wait for a COVID test. The testing location I’m at is MOBBED. Thanks, omicron.

Oh I'm sorry. I hope it isn't covid or if it is, your case is mild. They have therapeutics now that work well if you get them early.

 

[JenJBS]

Sooo bummed. Woke up this morning with sore throat and cough, so am now in an hour+ wait for a COVID test. The testing location I’m at is MOBBED. Thanks, omicron.

So sorry to hear that. Hope the test comes back negative, and it's just a cold.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Sooo bummed. Woke up this morning with sore throat and cough, so am now in an hour+ wait for a COVID test. The testing location I’m at is MOBBED. Thanks, omicron.

Fingers crossed….

 

[Kimbashop]

Just checking in... sorry I´ve been missing.
Our boy brought Covid home from school on the 6th and DH and me got it too. We´ve been isolating ever since. I think our symptoms were/ are on the mild side, still that darned virus really affects us. I´ve been feeling between burnout and totally drunk for most of the time and mainly sit/stand and stare... naturally all Christmas plans are cancelled.

I hope you all are fine and safe!

very sorry to hear this @cowgirlsboots . I hope you stop feeling these symptoms soon.

 

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@papertiger, hope your boiler situation is fixed asap and thanks for responding. Your vintage RTW sounds amazing

@cowgirlsboots, @Jereni, all, fingers crossed that you are okay and only have the mildest of symptoms

@whateve, hope your son settles safely in his new home. I personally like a low key holiday

@Sparkletastic, your thought process sounds perfect! Also the sweet spot of 30-35. @diane278 used an overflow closet to figure out if she could live without x bag. I come to grips with the idea that I need to let go of something that is perfect for someone else, but not me (thus the 31 trim and JPG to a friend) I feel lighter and better.

i was thinking about other luxury brands, namely delvaux and Moynat, the latter of which I ruled out almost immediately. O went to delvaux for the first time today to look at a clouds and sky Magritte charm (The boutique is roughly my neighborhood and on my way to shops I frequent, and I’ve admired the charm for months). DH finally persuaded me to go in to see it close up. I’m not a lighthearted charm person so passed. But the it’s not delvaux bag was very cute as were a few others. Theyre priced like hermes and Duret, so I’m in no rush. Its nice to learn and admire but feel no desire to purchase.