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.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Remember me mentioning I purchased a preloved bag knowing it would need some repair for an issue (stain)? I took the chance thinking worst case, I could have the bag dyed a darker color.

Well, the bag arrived and it’s simultaneously bad and good news.

The bad: the damage was more extensive than described. Someone tried to clean the stain so the fabric is worn. Dying won’t change the damaged texture. And, the bag has missing adornments which were not mentioned. Bottom line, the bag is in rough shape and has been misused. So, back it goes.

The good (terrible) news: this is the prettiest bag I’ve seen in my life. Seriously. So, now I HAVE. TO. HAVE. THE. BAG!!!! The problem is it’s expensive bought new, I’m unlikely to ever find it preowned, and it’s truly a special occasion bag. My CPW would be trash. It’s like buying an expensive cream puff.

Mr. S and I have spent a lot of fun money recently on travel / purchases while traveling / my bday (pent up covid fun). I can afford the bag but sheesh. The idea of buying it now makes me feel a little hungover because fundamentally I’m a saver over a spender. But, I’ll forever regret not owning it if I don’t get it.

What would you do? Will we even have special occasions / galas / parties again to wear pretty little nothings in a post covid world?

I wouldn’t do it. Not a new one, anyway. Maybe it can be your preloved unicorn…the thing you keep an eye out for and one day it finds you.

I think we will have special occasions again and maybe it is a bag that you wear as a piece of excessive bling with an outfit that is simple and more casual just because. A bag like that is a bag that is an “on purpose” bag when worn with something like jeans paired with a tee and blazer or oversized white button down. Like a bag equivalent to red lipstick.

 

[Jereni]

Remember me mentioning I purchased a preloved bag knowing it would need some repair for an issue (stain)? I took the chance thinking worst case, I could have the bag dyed a darker color.

Well, the bag arrived and it’s simultaneously bad and good news.

The bad: the damage was more extensive than described. Someone tried to clean the stain so the fabric is worn. Dying won’t change the damaged texture. And, the bag has missing adornments which were not mentioned. Bottom line, the bag is in rough shape and has been misused. So, back it goes.

The good (terrible) news: this is the prettiest bag I’ve seen in my life. Seriously. So, now I HAVE. TO. HAVE. THE. BAG!!!! The problem is it’s expensive bought new, I’m unlikely to ever find it preowned, and it’s truly a special occasion bag. My CPW would be trash. It’s like buying an expensive cream puff.

Mr. S and I have spent a lot of fun money recently on travel / purchases while traveling / my bday (pent up covid fun). I can afford the bag but sheesh. The idea of buying it now makes me feel a little hungover because fundamentally I’m a saver over a spender. But, I’ll forever regret not owning it if I don’t get it.

What would you do? Will we even have special occasions / galas / parties again to wear pretty little nothings in a post covid world?

Well now I am super curious as to which bag it is!!! Understand your overall reluctance to buy new. I have bags like that, where I really love them but just don’t think I would wear them enough for the price point. The bejeweled mini Lady Dior is one recent example that comes to mind. Stunning. But so delicate and I just felt like it was too fancy for general use.

I wouldn’t do it. Not a new one, anyway. Maybe it can be your preloved unicorn…the thing you keep an eye out for and one day it finds you.

I think we will have special occasions again and maybe it is a bag that you wear as a piece of excessive bling with an outfit that is simple and more casual just because. A bag like that is a bag that is an “on purpose” bag when worn with something like jeans paired with a tee and blazer or oversized white button down. Like a bag equivalent to red lipstick.

This is great advice! Now I’m sort of inspired to wear my sparkly Nordstrom evening bag with jeans.

 

[ElainePG]

Thanks for your kind words dear Elaine. Even with all our precautions, my younger son tested positive for Covid. He was so upset when we got the news. He’s recovering from his symptoms. The rest of the household has no symptoms and has been double vaccinated. My younger DS also had his first vaccination shot. So yes, I have some choice words for this virus!

Oh, gosh, I am SO sorry! Yes, this virus is a stinkeroo. I hear people say "I'm tired of this virus," but… but… but… it's a virus! It isn't tired of us! Still how frustrating to take precautions (and knowing you, I'm sure you did) and still have the #%@#& pounce.

I'm guessing this messes up your Christmas plans? Ugh.

 

[ElainePG]

+1 to @Kimbashop - I also owned the Tiny in two colors at one point, it’s basically a ‘perfect’-sized bag in my opinion.

Thanks everyone for the good wishes on the wellness front. I should have been like some of you and bought the kits to use at home. In the end, I spent 5 hours to get through the whole process at this local clinic. 3 hours after I added my name to the list before I was checked in, then another hour before they called me in for the test, and then another hour waiting in an actual patient room before there doctor could see me. What a mess.

The whole thing I’m sure did not do me any favors wrt to the actual misc cold that I have, as I had a tumultuous night of sleep and woke up with a temp of 102. So much for my nice vacation week before Christmas!

Even if it isn't Covid, being sick is no fun. I'm so sorry you're feeling crummy.

 

[ElainePG]

I wouldn’t do it. Not a new one, anyway. Maybe it can be your preloved unicorn…the thing you keep an eye out for and one day it finds you.

I think we will have special occasions again and maybe it is a bag that you wear as a piece of excessive bling with an outfit that is simple and more casual just because. A bag like that is a bag that is an “on purpose” bag when worn with something like jeans paired with a tee and blazer or oversized white button down. Like a bag equivalent to red lipstick.

Great suggestion!
I own a bag like that (though I bought it on the VERY cheap… full price it would have cost more than my first car). It's the Marc Jacobs Tweed Girls Mae handbag, sequins over leather. A friend put me on to it on a reseller site, and it's definitely the real deal, not a fake (she knows her MJ bags). But because it's SO over the top, I wear it with jeans & a sweater. I love the contrast of bling against casual.

 

[BowieFan1971]

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Great suggestion!
I own a bag like that (though I bought it on the VERY cheap… full price it would have cost more than my first car). It's the Marc Jacobs Tweed Girls Mae handbag, sequins over leather. A friend put me on to it on a reseller site, and it's definitely the real deal, not a fake (she knows her MJ bags). But because it's SO over the top, I wear it with jeans & a sweater. I love the contrast of bling against casual.

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I can picture a bag like that, or even something really dressy like a Lieber clutch, with an oversized white buttton down dress shirt (a guy’s especially) with skinny jeans rolled at the ankles and some pumps or sandals, or pointy toed flats. And sunglasses…

 

[papertiger]

Great suggestion!
I own a bag like that (though I bought it on the VERY cheap… full price it would have cost more than my first car). It's the Marc Jacobs Tweed Girls Mae handbag, sequins over leather. A friend put me on to it on a reseller site, and it's definitely the real deal, not a fake (she knows her MJ bags). But because it's SO over the top, I wear it with jeans & a sweater. I love the contrast of bling against casual.

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I didn't even know this bag, love that

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Its nice to learn and admire but feel no desire to purchase.

That´s so well said! I think I´ve been doing something like this over the last few weeks, too- watching endless youtube and insta stories by preloved bag retailers. There are so many wonderful bags out there, but hey, most of them are not for me. I like to see them, learn about the models, details, quality and: "swipe, next one".

 

[papertiger]

I have 8 spare tiles. They're supposed to come around to fix, it was supposed to be last week, then this week, so I'm waiting...

Update. The date has been put back but at least there's been communication and I have some spare tiles.

I realised we have 4 days to get through without shops open nearby and went out again. This time fold-up shopping bags only, popping into the supermarket for cat food, loss-leader veg and reduced sell-by stuff. I don't mind 'fasting' but I can't let my cat not have his favourite .

 

[ElainePG]

I didn't even know this bag, love that

Thank you! It was a runway bag. Leather inside… yummy! Great for December, but I carry it all winter.

 

[880]

@More bags, I hope your DS gets better soon!

@Jereni, I’m so sorry you had such a long wait, but glad you are okay!

Remember me mentioning I purchased a preloved bag knowing it would need some repair for an issue (stain)? I took the chance thinking worst case, I could have the bag dyed a darker color.

Well, the bag arrived and it’s simultaneously bad and good news.

The bad: the damage was more extensive than described. Someone tried to clean the stain so the fabric is worn. Dying won’t change the damaged texture. And, the bag has missing adornments which were not mentioned. Bottom line, the bag is in rough shape and has been misused. So, back it goes.

The good (terrible) news: this is the prettiest bag I’ve seen in my life. Seriously. So, now I HAVE. TO. HAVE. THE. BAG!!!! The problem is it’s expensive bought new, I’m unlikely to ever find it preowned, and it’s truly a special occasion bag. My CPW would be trash. It’s like buying an expensive cream puff.

Mr. S and I have spent a lot of fun money recently on travel / purchases while traveling / my bday (pent up covid fun). I can afford the bag but sheesh. The idea of buying it now makes me feel a little hungover because fundamentally I’m a saver over a spender. But, I’ll forever regret not owning it if I don’t get it.

What would you do? Will we even have special occasions / galas / parties again to wear pretty little nothings in a post covid world?

Pls post a pic of the bag. I would probably keep it. But then perhaps not wear it, and a decades later give it away. Sigh. So I’m not the best person to advise on this lol.

by the way, I love fantasy clothes and dislike going out. I don’t mind if I wear the stuff to run errands. It’s for my own pleasure after all.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Remember me mentioning I purchased a preloved bag knowing it would need some repair for an issue (stain)? I took the chance thinking worst case, I could have the bag dyed a darker color.

Well, the bag arrived and it’s simultaneously bad and good news.

The bad: the damage was more extensive than described. Someone tried to clean the stain so the fabric is worn. Dying won’t change the damaged texture. And, the bag has missing adornments which were not mentioned. Bottom line, the bag is in rough shape and has been misused. So, back it goes.

The good (terrible) news: this is the prettiest bag I’ve seen in my life. Seriously. So, now I HAVE. TO. HAVE. THE. BAG!!!! The problem is it’s expensive bought new, I’m unlikely to ever find it preowned, and it’s truly a special occasion bag. My CPW would be trash. It’s like buying an expensive cream puff.

Mr. S and I have spent a lot of fun money recently on travel / purchases while traveling / my bday (pent up covid fun). I can afford the bag but sheesh. The idea of buying it now makes me feel a little hungover because fundamentally I’m a saver over a spender. But, I’ll forever regret not owning it if I don’t get it.

What would you do? Will we even have special occasions / galas / parties again to wear pretty little nothings in a post covid world?

Oh, I feel for you! Sometimes we just have to have a bag- especially after having the chance to touch it, try it on, bond with it... I´ve been there and back and in the end always bought what I loved. Preloved and some in worse state than I would have wanted and still on the upper edge of my budget.

In contrast to you I never have any occasion, gala or party to ever wear my treasures to... zero, none at all!

I can wear it for cocktails

This made me all dreamy already. How does it feel to be a person who goes out for cocktails? I will never know!

It´s all phantasy and still I love my bags and don´t regret the purchases while other purchases of "sensible" bags I did regret and sold most of them on. The fancy bags make me happy to look at, fondle, play and dream with...

Good luck with your decision!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

@More bags, I hope your DS gets better soon!

@Jereni, I’m so sorry you had such a long wait, but glad you are okay!


Pls post a pic of the bag. I would probably keep it. But then perhaps not wear it, and a decades later give it away. Sigh. So I’m not the best person to advise on this lol.

Yes, please, I´d love to see the bag, too!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Great suggestion!
I own a bag like that (though I bought it on the VERY cheap… full price it would have cost more than my first car). It's the Marc Jacobs Tweed Girls Mae handbag, sequins over leather. A friend put me on to it on a reseller site, and it's definitely the real deal, not a fake (she knows her MJ bags). But because it's SO over the top, I wear it with jeans & a sweater. I love the contrast of bling against casual.

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Wow, that´s a pretty one! And perfect to be paired with a casual outfit to add this special touch of effortless style!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

A big thank you to all of you for the love and wishing well!
We are slowly coming out of the haze, still very tired, but I guess the actual virus is over. So far I didn´t dare do a home test, though. I´ll give it a few more days and just stay put at home. Our official isolation period (according to what the Health Authorities told me on the phone, which was the only contact we had with them and only after over a week of being sick and self-isolating) ended yesterday. There should be some letters coming, but we were told to wait and not to phone again...
This will be an unusal Christmas with no special food/ drinks as we only have what we had in stock and in the fridge on Dec 6th when my boy tested positive. No chance to get any groceries since then.