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]

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

I don’t see any real zodiac signs, but the dipper is part of Ursa Major

 

[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.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5IMAAOSwjBVhM1ma/s-l140.jpg

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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

...or even make your own tiny silk bucket bag.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Great questions! To your point, this conundrum clarified for me I didn’t want a Cartier Love bracelet. I’d been considering getting one. Silly bunny sees it too much. Silly bunny starts
to want it. I realized I’m “meh” about that which costs 4x the bag I’m crazy about. I’ll stick to diamonds.

I would despise seeing it languish on a shelf. I’m not a collector of bags. I’m a passionate user of bags.

I think I’d love it forever. It’s not trendy and would look nice as a vintage piece. If I can figure out covid reality usage, I’m buying it.

And, I’ve gotten good at not buying passing fancies. This just hit me like a freight train. Lol!

What. Is. This. Bag?!?

 

[Sparkletastic]

...or even make your own tiny silk bucket bag.

I never sew anymore. But, what I adore about the bag is the crystal bracelet handle (in combo with the glowing silk.) So, that would have to be sourced. I’m good with just sending JC psychic vibes to make the right one for me.

Now I have my eye on another bag that I need to “sit with” before purchasing.

What. Is. This. Bag?!?

Just shared a few posts above.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Mary Katrantzou for Bulgari I can say that this bag is far more gorgeous IRL than in the link below. I saw one in turquiose leather with gold handle (I refused it bc I wanted the black one). But, it was spectacular. and packaged like a piece of jewelry
(and I’m not even into packaging for the most part)

Mary Katrantzou x Bvlgari Top Handle 291070 | Bvlgari

Discover Mary Katrantzou x Bvlgari Top Handle and read more about Bvlgari's Collection on the official website.

www.bulgari.com

WOMEN'S BAGS, HANDBAGS AND PURSES

Order your women's designer and luxury bags on the official Lanvin website. An expertise since 1889 ✓ Secure payments ✓ Fast shipping ✓ Free return and exchange

www.lanvin.com

yes this!

for lovers of the serpenti bag and the lanvin, who admire the silhouette of the gucci bamboo top handle, this is also quite beautiful (except the shoulder strap looks ungainly)

BENTO MINAUDIÈRE IN LAMBSKIN LEATHER

Lanvin Official Website - Discover the Bento Minaudière In Lambskin Leather. The Spring/Summer 2021 collection available at Lanvin.com

www.lanvin.com

these bags are almost museum pieces to my mind. . .

So stunning! But nothing I could wear everyday so I would have a hard time justifying the cost…though they are more reasonably priced than I expected. Yes, they are works of art! That Lanvin!!!!! Swoon!

 

[BowieFan1971]

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!

The JC is a perfect bling with basics bag like I had talked about, but I totally see your point about it being too delicate to ever get a CPW that would justify the cost. It IS gorgeous! But i have to say I LOVE the one you bought even more! It is so different, so pretty and is also a perfect bling with basics bag just like the JC. And at that price point, you don’t have to be afraid to use it and can get a stellar (see what I did there?) CPW.

I say Mission Accomplished and congrats are in order!

 

[Jereni]

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!

Love the bag you chose!!! Ironically I also ran across this the other day when looking for an evening bag. It is such a cute thing for the price point!

I had a holiday bag purchase this week and it arrived today: the By Far mini satchel in brick velvet. Over 60% off at the outnet!

 

[Sparkletastic]

I’m devastated. My son has gotten Covid for the second time despite being fully vaccinated including booster. He has been scrupulous about exposure (honestly even more conservative than I felt necessary and I’ve been all but a naked mole rat in a bunker since this hit) so he thinks he got it at his job which required employees to return in person Nov. 1.

He’s in IT with work demands that, understandably, don’t align with arbitrary holiday calendars. So, he tested in anticipation of his flight to us late tomorrow to spend the next week with us and DD and found out he was positive.

I’m so worried about him. And, I’m (impotently) angry about the continued ineffectiveness / unwillingness of our world governments and science communities to cooperate and get us out of this post-Covid house of horrors.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

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!

Merry Christmas! So glad you were able to buy a unicorn bag! I am not caught up on this thread at all yet, but read that you were sick. Hope you are better now, and fully recovered in no time at all.

I think I also read that Jereni was sick, and @Jereni, I hope you are doing better and recover very fast.
@More bags, so sorry to hear about your son catching covid. Wishing him a speedy recovery, and hope you are all doing okay in the household. Hugs.

Speaking of evening bags, I have to confess to a gorgeous, but somewhat impractical purchase -- a Bottega Veneta Gold Knot. There is an entire thread about it (which was my undoing), and it's my first metallic bag. I have absolutely no occasions to carry this bag to, given the rampant covid situation (hence my use of the word impractical). However, I could not resist this beauty and I hope there will be better times and good occasions coming up when I can dress up and carry this gold clutch.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

I’m devastated. My son has gotten Covid for the second time despite being fully vaccinated including boosters. He has been scrupulous about exposure (honestly even more conservative than I felt necessary and I’ve been all but a naked mole rat in a bunker since this hit) so he thinks he got it at his job which required employees to return in person Nov. 1.

He’s in IT with work demands that, understandably, don’t align with arbitrary holiday calendars. So, he tested in anticipation of his flight to us late tomorrow to spend the next week with us and DD and found out he was positive.

I’m so worried about him. And, I’m (impotently) angry about the continued ineffectiveness / unwillingness of our world governments and science communities to cooperate and get us out of this post-Covid house of horrors.

Oh no, so sorry to hear this, @Sparkletastic! I hope he recovers quickly. Hugs to you! I can imagine the worry and the stress. This pandemic is dragging on interminably.

 

[880]

I’m devastated. My son has gotten Covid for the second time despite being fully vaccinated including booster. He has been scrupulous about exposure (honestly even more conservative than I felt necessary and I’ve been all but a naked mole rat in a bunker since this hit) so he thinks he got it at his job which required employees to return in person Nov. 1.

He’s in IT with work demands that, understandably, don’t align with arbitrary holiday calendars. So, he tested in anticipation of his flight to us late tomorrow to spend the next week with us and DD and found out he was positive.

I’m so worried about him. And, I’m (impotently) angry about the continued ineffectiveness / unwillingness of our world governments and science communities to cooperate and get us out of this post-Covid house of horrors.

I am so sorry he has gotten Covid again. I hope it is very mild and he doesn’t suffer any serious side effects, and I’m so sorry this affects his travel to be with you. sending you lots of virtual hugs

@Jereni , your by far bag is like a warm flame! How perfect for the holidays!

@Purses & Perfumes, I am so happy you got a gold BV knot. I think it would look stellar with white shirt and jeans if you don’t have a dressier occasion. Also, I read this is your first metallic! Yay!

 

[BowieFan1971]

I’m devastated. My son has gotten Covid for the second time despite being fully vaccinated including booster. He has been scrupulous about exposure (honestly even more conservative than I felt necessary and I’ve been all but a naked mole rat in a bunker since this hit) so he thinks he got it at his job which required employees to return in person Nov. 1.

He’s in IT with work demands that, understandably, don’t align with arbitrary holiday calendars. So, he tested in anticipation of his flight to us late tomorrow to spend the next week with us and DD and found out he was positive.

I’m so worried about him. And, I’m (impotently) angry about the continued ineffectiveness / unwillingness of our world governments and science communities to cooperate and get us out of this post-Covid house of horrors.

Wow…that really sucks. It is pretty scary that your son has gotten it twice and after a full course of vaccination. And to find out in Christmas Eve of all times!

 

[essiedub]

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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HELP!

That black Dior with the black studs is spectacular! tell us more!

 

[essiedub]

For the record, Céline sounds great in an orchestra pit. Supporting cast: coffee mug and water bottle.
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I just love this Celine with the kisslock! So chic!