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.

 

[Vintage Leather]

I love this idea! So fabulous!

It came about because 1) my roommate and I were the same size in college, and we swapped clothes frequently and everything came back in perfect condition, and 2) my cousin wanted a clutch for her wedding, and I lent her my Lanvin and 3) I purchased vintage Leibers for the same cost as a two day rental at Rent the Runway.
Add in a masters degree in information and … you get the clutch library.

 

[dcooney4]

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.

I am glad you are all starting to feel better. Merry Christmas !

 

[dcooney4]

You too

And to everyone that's been shopping from their own closet this year. Whatever issues you have I wish you all a bright, healthy and stress-free '22

Hope everyone is feeling better.

 

[Sunshine mama]

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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It's funny how one's "over the top" could be another's "could be an everyday" bag. IMO, this is such a cute bag that could be worn everyday.

 

[Jereni]

I might have talked about it in a previous post, but I don’t actually have pictures. The Clutch Library is like the old Georgian subscription libraries where a small number of people have a shared cataloguing system and have agreed to lend it to others.

The five members are myself, my mother, my college roommate, her sister, one of my aunts and one of my cousins. We all own 2-10 designer clutches. I created a web-based catalog and any one can request a clutch for an occasion from anyone else. It also has a “borrowing history” so you know if you borrowed it a previous year, unique facts and if any of the borrowers was photographed carrying it and where.

Some of the items include my Leiber Chatelaine and owl, a Gucci satin and velvet shoulder bag from the 90s, a VBH envelope bag, BV alligator box clutch, McQueen DeManta.

The borrower pays for shipping, and all borrowers have agreed to keep at least one bag in the catalogue to maintain privileges

Basically, it’s a limited circle of trust, who have agreed to work together to keep cpw on occasion bags in a somewhat reasonable range

Very cool idea! I would probably do something like this if I had more folks in my circle that love handbags. I’m like the only one I know, which is why I love this forum so much.

Enjoying this overall discussion about wearing bags vs collecting and whether one buys their bags for a fantasy life or their real one… Early on in my handbag obsession I think I bought more for my ‘fantasy’ life and so those ended up getting sold. These days I don’t buy something unless I can define which situations I will wear it, which I think is good. But I’m also more comfortable in expensive bags now that I’m a little older, so I think the range of what I’m ok with wearing has broadened.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I might have talked about it in a previous post, but I don’t actually have pictures. The Clutch Library is like the old Georgian subscription libraries where a small number of people have a shared cataloguing system and have agreed to lend it to others.

The five members are myself, my mother, my college roommate, her sister, one of my aunts and one of my cousins. We all own 2-10 designer clutches. I created a web-based catalog and any one can request a clutch for an occasion from anyone else. It also has a “borrowing history” so you know if you borrowed it a previous year, unique facts and if any of the borrowers was photographed carrying it and where.

Some of the items include my Leiber Chatelaine and owl, a Gucci satin and velvet shoulder bag from the 90s, a VBH envelope bag, BV alligator box clutch, McQueen DeManta.

The borrower pays for shipping, and all borrowers have agreed to keep at least one bag in the catalogue to maintain privileges

Basically, it’s a limited circle of trust, who have agreed to work together to keep cpw on occasion bags in a somewhat reasonable range

That's so clever!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Oops I did it again...
Tonight of all evenings with the usual Christmas sadness gathering behind my eyes I had a price offer on eBay and bought a unicorn...
My boy looked at the pictures and found the bag great, my spouse had one look and said this was me adding "it's only money" and I in desperate need of some sparkle and glamour pulled the trigger....

Merry Christmas to all of you!

 

[Sparkletastic]

So, the conclusion to my momentary bag fever took an interesting turn.

The bag I was lusting for which turned out to be even prettier in person was the pink silk Jimmy Choo Bon Bon. This bag literally glows (silk) and sparkles (rhinestones). My heart hurt as I packaged the damaged one up for return.

I decided NOT to get it for two reasons. It’s $2k on a low use bag. But the main reason is I did research and every one of this model for resale (various colors) has snags and / or stains. Who wants to be scared to wear a bag? Lambskin is as delicate as I’ll go. So, I’m super glad I paused and made a sound decision. If this crystal bracelet version ever comes out in a more sturdy material, I can revisit it then.

THEN, I stumbled across another super fun novelty bag at The Met store. Instant purchase!
Ironically, I will use this quite a bit as I do my geeky / nerd activities. And, it may be cute enough that I could use it for cocktails. (I’ll have to decide when I see it in person.) And, it was 5% of the price. So, this happily satisfied my sudden craving for silly, sparkly fun.

Thanks so much for the many voices of reason that caused me to pause long enough to make the right decision!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Oops I did it again...
Tonight of all evenings with the usual Christmas sadness gathering behind my eyes I had a price offer on eBay and bought a unicorn...
My boy looked at the pictures and found the bag great, my spouse had one look and said this was me adding "it's only money" and I in desperate need of some sparkle and glamour pulled the trigger....

Merry Christmas to all of you!

Can’t wait to see!!

 

[whateve]

So, the conclusion to my momentary bag fever took an interesting turn.

The bag I was lusting for which turned out to be even prettier in person was the pink silk Jimmy Choo Bon Bon. This bag literally glows (silk) and sparkles (rhinestones). My heart hurt as I packaged the damaged one up for return.
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I decided NOT to get it for two reasons. It’s $2k on a low use bag. But the main reason is I did research and every one of this model for resale (various colors) has snags and / or stains. Who wants to be scared to wear a bag? Lambskin is as delicate as I’ll go. So, I’m super glad I paused and made a sound decision. If this crystal bracelet version ever comes out in a more sturdy material, I can revisit it then.

THEN, I stumbled across another super fun novelty bag at The Met store. Instant purchase!
View attachment 5280717Ironically, I will use this quite a bit as I do my geeky / nerd activities. And, it may be cute enough that I could use it for cocktails. (I’ll have to decide when I see it in person.) And, it was 5% of the price. So, this happily satisfied my sudden craving for silly, sparkly fun.

Thanks so much for the many voices of reason that caused me to pause long enough to make the right decision!

That's very cute! I think you made the right decision. If you still want something like the Jimmy Choo, maybe you can find something similar on etsy. I agree, it is way too expensive for fabric.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

So, the conclusion to my momentary bag fever took an interesting turn.

The bag I was lusting for which turned out to be even prettier in person was the pink silk Jimmy Choo Bon Bon. This bag literally glows (silk) and sparkles (rhinestones). My heart hurt as I packaged the damaged one up for return.
View attachment 5280715I View attachment 5280716decided NOT to get it for two reasons. It’s $2k on a low use bag. But the main reason is I did research and every one of this model for resale (various colors) has snags and / or stains. Who wants to be scared to wear a bag? Lambskin is as delicate as I’ll go. So, I’m super glad I paused and made a sound decision. If it ever comes out in a study material, I can revisit it then.

THEN, I stumbled across another super fun novelty bag at The Met store. Instant purchase!
View attachment 5280717Ironically, I will use this quite a bit as I do my geeky / nerd activities. And, it may be cute enough that I could use it for cocktails. (I’ll have to decide when I see it in person.) And, it was 5% of the price. So, this happily satisfied my sudden craving for silly, sparkly fun.

Thanks so much for the many voices of reason that caused me to pause long enough to make the right decision!

Aww, I see! My fingertips scream alert when I look at the BonBon. I, with my always rough hands, would already snag the delicate silk while unwrapping this bag... it would be ruined before it could even go into a showcase. This seems to be a fantasy bag only... Only unworldly cartoon princess hands can touch this!
The embroidered/ embellished clutch/ minaudiere you went for on the other hand looks lush and usable!
If this is not nice enough for going for cocktails I'll have to step up my wildest dreams!
I'm really excited for you! Go out and sparkle in good health!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

So, the conclusion to my momentary bag fever took an interesting turn.

The bag I was lusting for which turned out to be even prettier in person was the pink silk Jimmy Choo Bon Bon. This bag literally glows (silk) and sparkles (rhinestones). My heart hurt as I packaged the damaged one up for return.
View attachment 5280715View attachment 5280716
I decided NOT to get it for two reasons. It’s $2k on a low use bag. But the main reason is I did research and every one of this model for resale (various colors) has snags and / or stains. Who wants to be scared to wear a bag? Lambskin is as delicate as I’ll go. So, I’m super glad I paused and made a sound decision. If this crystal bracelet version ever comes out in a more sturdy material, I can revisit it then.

THEN, I stumbled across another super fun novelty bag at The Met store. Instant purchase!
View attachment 5280717Ironically, I will use this quite a bit as I do my geeky / nerd activities. And, it may be cute enough that I could use it for cocktails. (I’ll have to decide when I see it in person.) And, it was 5% of the price. So, this happily satisfied my sudden craving for silly, sparkly fun.

Thanks so much for the many voices of reason that caused me to pause long enough to make the right decision!

Question for the nerd: which zodiac signs does this bag feature?

 

[Sparkletastic]

Question for the nerd: which zodiac signs does this bag feature?

No clue as I’m not into astrology. But, if anyone else knows I’d love to hear.

 

[880]

So, the conclusion to my momentary bag fever took an interesting turn.

The bag I was lusting for which turned out to be even prettier in person was the pink silk Jimmy Choo Bon Bon. This bag literally glows (silk) and sparkles (rhinestones). My heart hurt as I packaged the damaged one up for return.
View attachment 5280715View attachment 5280716
I decided NOT to get it for two reasons. It’s $2k on a low use bag. But the main reason is I did research and every one of this model for resale (various colors) has snags and / or stains. Who wants to be scared to wear a bag? Lambskin is as delicate as I’ll go. So, I’m super glad I paused and made a sound decision. If this crystal bracelet version ever comes out in a more sturdy material, I can revisit it then.

THEN, I stumbled across another super fun novelty bag at The Met store. Instant purchase!
View attachment 5280717Ironically, I will use this quite a bit as I do my geeky / nerd activities. And, it may be cute enough that I could use it for cocktails. (I’ll have to decide when I see it in person.) And, it was 5% of the price. So, this happily satisfied my sudden craving for silly, sparkly fun.

Thanks so much for the many voices of reason that caused me to pause long enough to make the right decision!

Perfect choice! Agree with @whateve to find something similar on Etsy!

@cowgirlsboots , I cannot wait to see your new bag! Glad everyone is feeling better!
hugs

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Can’t wait to see!!

It'll be shipped right after Christmas. Hopefully it's as good as it looks in the listing photos.... private sale, no returns.
It's a Dior D Trick.