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]

Bolide if you do not mind the weight and have a crossbody strap

right now I feel that Paris is safer than LA or Chicago (we will be in LA soon, and then Paris and London in February) but I will probably skip Hermes due to the stress in the Paris thread lol

have a wonderful time and take a lot of pics for us!

I do have a crossbody strap and mine is Courcheval, so it is fairly light. Since I may not ever be in Paris again, H flagship is a must.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. Feeling sorry for myself as our house is too quiet. Pre Covid all the relatives would come and I loved taking care of them. Going from 30 down to 2 people is tough.

Question….provided Covid does not cancel it, we are going to Paris in January. We are staying in the 8th. I was going to take a black RM MAC, but my Bolide 35…yes or no? Safe or does it make me a target? I will be visiting the flagship store, would love to pick up a gavroche or other small item during my stay.

Though my DH asked me a few questions about Birkins the other day and knew that Hermès was 9 mins away when I mentioned the hotel was around the corner from Rue de Faubourg…

I’m always the outlier on these questions. I take my designer bags when I travel. I just only take what I can hold in my carry ons - no checking them (including what I buy there.)

I’m so so sorry to hear this! I hope he doesn’t have any bad symptoms.

I got similar bad news yesterday. My rapid test on Tuesday was negative, and then yesterday morning my PCR came back positive. We had to cancel our Christmas Eve dinner hosting plans, so my sisters family had to scramble to come up with something else and host my dad at their house. And now this morning we are watching my niece and nephews open their presents over FaceTime. It sucks.

I hope your case is mild as well. I have resigned myself to getting it at some point. I can’t keep staying isolated til I die decades later from natural causes. I’m boosted and will be careful but Covid is our new reality.

@Jereni, I’m so sorry re your PCR! Hope you and your DH are okay.


Happy Christmas all!

@Sparkletastic, I woke up thinking about this lol
was this an amazing price? Could you simply take it to a tailor to replace the cloth portion?

hugs

I thought of that but don’t know any tailors. I was actually thinking of dying it black. It was only $200 which is nothing comparatively.

At the end of the day, it may be worth experimenting on. I can’t send it back til Monday so I have anothet day to think.

Bolide if you do not mind the weight and have a crossbody strap

right now I feel that Paris is safer than LA or Chicago (we will be in LA soon, and then Paris and London in February) but I will probably skip Hermes due to the stress in the Paris thread lol

have a wonderful time and take a lot of pics for us!

Stress in Paris? What’s the scoop?

Thank you so much!
We are on the way to leave the virus behind ourselves- at least for the time being...

I hope everybody else who got unlucky and fell sick will be much better very soon too!

Re the unicorn bag I'm very excited and feel guilty at the same time. I mean the price was good, but still: spending this kind of money just because I love the look of the bag and was sad, needing a treat?
Maybe FOMO got to me this time...

Congratulations on your Knot bag!

Sometimes we self soothe and that’s ok as long as it doesn’t cause another issue (financial, relationship, etc.) Your hubby is aware and supportive. And, you know you love Dior. Let go of the guilt and celebrate you!

I bought myself some pick me up items - a couple of handbags (I’ll share photos when they arrive), a Dior Christmas ornament and even a Star Trek advent calendar. I’m
wrapping them all and plan to open them on NYE (everything didn’t arrive in time for X mas so I’m making a second celebratory day.) Today I even bought and sent a few more stocking stuffer type things for DD & DS so we can do a Zoom present party then. Nothing was expensive bc it doesn’t need to be. It’s about finding ways to be happy / festive / connected in this crazy time.

On the extreme end, we’ve all been talking about moving to the same city again. Everyone works virtually so that’s not a barrier and we don’t want to go months and years without seeing each other because of flight considerations, etc. The world has changed.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Thank you so much!
We are on the way to leave the virus behind ourselves- at least for the time being...

I hope everybody else who got unlucky and fell sick will be much better very soon too!

Re the unicorn bag I'm very excited and feel guilty at the same time. I mean the price was good, but still: spending this kind of money just because I love the look of the bag and was sad, needing a treat?
Maybe FOMO got to me this time...

Congratulations on your Knot bag!

I am glad the virus is on its way out at your household, and hope you won't have to encounter it ever again.

Regarding the bag, I know what you mean about feeling excited and guilty at the same time. But it's a unicorn bag, and honestly, I think we have all had such a difficult year, and given everything going on, if you love something and it pops up at a good price, get it and don't feel bad about it. I mean, you are not buying something every single time you feel down, and this sounds like a special bag, worth the purchase. It's great that you love the look of the bag, and please do post pics when you get it.

@dcooney4, sorry to hear about the cancelled plans. I am glad your son tested negative.

 

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@cowgirlsboots, i agree with @Purses & Perfumes and others; the bag is a great price and a unicorn, why not. Be good to yourself; it’s not like you do this every day.

@Sparkletastic, you deserve some pick me up items! They sound lovely! It will be exciting if your family can move closer together!

re my comment to @BowieFan1971, I was just referring to the stress of TPFers trying to obtain a leather appt at H flagship in Paris. Reading it just makes me more determined to shop locally, but of course that isn’t an option for everyone. and, of course you can walk in to purchase other things without an appt too. there is even much drama about a memebr who has been complaining loudly re the lottery system who is now reselling her bag

Paris trip for Hermes

Please try to stay on topic. I realise because of the complexity of some of the posts members may veer off but in answer do not 'go there'. For info and questions on US customs please post on the thread below: post...

forum.purseblog.com

@BowieFan1971 , I’m like @Sparkletastic. i take my designer stuff so long as everything fits into a hand carry. Enjoy!

hugs

 

[dcooney4]

I am glad the virus is on its way out at your household, and hope you won't have to encounter it ever again.

Regarding the bag, I know what you mean about feeling excited and guilty at the same time. But it's a unicorn bag, and honestly, I think we have all had such a difficult year, and given everything going on, if you love something and it pops up at a good price, get it and don't feel bad about it. I mean, you are not buying something every single time you feel down, and this sounds like a special bag, worth the purchase. It's great that you love the look of the bag, and please do post pics when you get it.

@dcooney4, sorry to hear about the cancelled plans. I am glad your son tested negative.

Thank you! Unfortunately my other son who is away on an internship has it . Times are crazy .

 

[whateve]

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. Feeling sorry for myself as our house is too quiet. Pre Covid all the relatives would come and I loved taking care of them. Going from 30 down to 2 people is tough.I’m always the outlier on these questions. I take my designer bags when I travel. I just only take what I can hold in my carry ons - no checking them (including what I buy there.)
I hope your case is mild as well. I have resigned myself to getting it at some point. I can’t keep staying isolated til I die decades later from natural causes. I’m boosted and will be careful but Covid is our new reality.
I thought of that but don’t know any tailors. I was actually thinking of dying it black. It was only $200 which is nothing comparatively.

At the end of the day, it may be worth experimenting on. I can’t send it back til Monday so I have anothet day to think.
Stress in Paris? What’s the scoop?
Sometimes we self soothe and that’s ok as long as it doesn’t cause another issue (financial, relationship, etc.) Your hubby is aware and supportive. And, you know you love Dior. Let go of the guilt and celebrate you!

I bought myself some pick me up items - a couple of handbags (I’ll share photos when they arrive), a Dior Christmas ornament and even a Star Trek advent calendar. I’m
wrapping them all and plan to open them on NYE (everything didn’t arrive in time for X mas so I’m making a second celebratory day.) Today I even bought and sent a few more stocking stuffer type things for DD & DS so we can do a Zoom present party then. Nothing was expensive bc it doesn’t need to be. It’s about finding ways to be happy / festive / connected in this crazy time.

On the extreme end, we’ve all been talking about moving to the same city again. Everyone works virtually so that’s not a barrier and we don’t want to go months and years without seeing each other because of flight considerations, etc. The world has changed.

That's wonderful that you are thinking of moving all to the same city. My kids are spread out; my son just moved to Texas at the beginning of this month. My oldest is in NY. We're in California. It's hard having them so far away. My oldest always spends her holidays with her inlaws, who live relatively close.

I ordered a purse on the 2nd and it still hasn't arrived! I can't believe they didn't even try to get it to me by Christmas. The store shipped it on the 3rd but must have used the cheapest Fedex service there is. I doubt I'll ever order from that store again.

 

[BowieFan1971]

@cowgirlsboots, i agree with @Purses & Perfumes and others; the bag is a great price and a unicorn, why not. Be good to yourself; it’s not like you do this every day.

@Sparkletastic, you deserve some pick me up items! They sound lovely! It will be exciting if your family can move closer together!

re my comment to @BowieFan1971, I was just referring to the stress of TPFers trying to obtain a leather appt at H flagship in Paris. Reading it just makes me more determined to shop locally, but of course that isn’t an option for everyone. and, of course you can walk in to purchase other things without an appt too. there is even much drama about a memebr who has been complaining loudly re the lottery system who is now reselling her bag

Paris trip for Hermes

Please try to stay on topic. I realise because of the complexity of some of the posts members may veer off but in answer do not 'go there'. For info and questions on US customs please post on the thread below: post...

forum.purseblog.com

@BowieFan1971 , I’m like @Sparkletastic. i take my designer stuff so long as everything fits into a hand carry. Enjoy!

hugs

I was planning on a scarf, so I don’t need an appointment for that.

 

[missie1]

Merry Christmas ladies. Wanted to finally share my latest chanel purchase which I had for over a month but just finally opened last night. Now I just need the perfect Chanel Tweed

 

[whateve]

Merry Christmas ladies. Wanted to finally share my latest chanel purchase which I had for over a month but just finally opened last night. Now I just need the perfect Chanel Tweed

So beautiful! Congratulations! Merry Christmas!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. Feeling sorry for myself as our house is too quiet. Pre Covid all the relatives would come and I loved taking care of them. Going from 30 down to 2 people is tough.I’m always the outlier on these questions. I take my designer bags when I travel. I just only take what I can hold in my carry ons - no checking them (including what I buy there.)
I hope your case is mild as well. I have resigned myself to getting it at some point. I can’t keep staying isolated til I die decades later from natural causes. I’m boosted and will be careful but Covid is our new reality.
I thought of that but don’t know any tailors. I was actually thinking of dying it black. It was only $200 which is nothing comparatively.

At the end of the day, it may be worth experimenting on. I can’t send it back til Monday so I have anothet day to think.
Stress in Paris? What’s the scoop?
Sometimes we self soothe and that’s ok as long as it doesn’t cause another issue (financial, relationship, etc.) Your hubby is aware and supportive. And, you know you love Dior. Let go of the guilt and celebrate you!

I bought myself some pick me up items - a couple of handbags (I’ll share photos when they arrive), a Dior Christmas ornament and even a Star Trek advent calendar. I’m
wrapping them all and plan to open them on NYE (everything didn’t arrive in time for X mas so I’m making a second celebratory day.) Today I even bought and sent a few more stocking stuffer type things for DD & DS so we can do a Zoom present party then. Nothing was expensive bc it doesn’t need to be. It’s about finding ways to be happy / festive / connected in this crazy time.

On the extreme end, we’ve all been talking about moving to the same city again. Everyone works virtually so that’s not a barrier and we don’t want to go months and years without seeing each other because of flight considerations, etc. The world has changed.

Re the satin bag: you mentioned the fabric was rubbed where the previous owner tried to remove a stain- maybe you could cover the area in question with some embellishment and customize it this way.
But on the other hand you mentioned there we're decor parts missing. If you decide to keep and repair you should make sure you can solve this issue, too.
Compared to the full price in store you definetely got a good deal on this bag, but If in the end you are unhappy with the repairs/ modifications the good deal would turn into wasted money.

Haha, yes, self soothing I am... the purchase won't cause any trouble. I had the funds. It's my money and does not concern my spouse.
Had I spotted the bag in some boutique in "civilisation" he would certainly have pushed me to buy it.
My crazy purchase of the Dior Diva leopard boots last time in Paris comes to mind... I would have left without even trying them on thinking they were too expensive and certainly not sensible, but he didn't let me leave the shop until I had worked up the courage to try them, negotiate the price and finally buy them as they fit perfectly.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I am glad the virus is on its way out at your household, and hope you won't have to encounter it ever again.

Regarding the bag, I know what you mean about feeling excited and guilty at the same time. But it's a unicorn bag, and honestly, I think we have all had such a difficult year, and given everything going on, if you love something and it pops up at a good price, get it and don't feel bad about it. I mean, you are not buying something every single time you feel down, and this sounds like a special bag, worth the purchase. It's great that you love the look of the bag, and please do post pics when you get it.

@dcooney4, sorry to hear about the cancelled plans. I am glad your son tested negative.

You make me laugh. No, I certainly don't buy something every time I feel low!
But I bought a few designer bags this year.... actually I bought one this month as my Christmas present to myself... I haven't "given it to myself" yet and not showed it, because it still needs a little work I simply wasn't up to do yet.

I have never bought a designer handbag without prior research of the facts and price point. (For every day vintage I am familiar with "my" brands, models and the appropriate prices and sometimes impulse buy as long as they are cheap- like under 20€.)

This particular Dior had been on my eBay watchlist twice before during the year. The listing price used to be much higher.
It didn't sell, disappeared for a while and was relisted a little cheaper.
Last time the seller had sent me an offer- which I declined- that was higher than the listing price was now. So when she now sent me a new offer I got truly excited as for the first time her price was within my price bracket of about a third of her first (very daring) listing. Still I bluntly asked was there any more leeway. Nope (fully understandable!)
So I did it...

Now it only has to be as perfect as it looked like in the photos...

Sorry for the long story!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I was planning on a scarf, so I don’t need an appointment for that.

A scarf would be the perfect souvenir! Enjoy the Parisian experience!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Merry Christmas ladies. Wanted to finally share my latest chanel purchase which I had for over a month but just finally opened last night. Now I just need the perfect Chanel Tweed

Wow!!!! Congratulations on this beautiful bag! I've never seen anything like this before. Is it a special edition?

 

[Sparkletastic]

Re the satin bag: you mentioned the fabric was rubbed where the previous owner tried to remove a stain- maybe you could cover the area in question with some embellishment and customize it this way.
But on the other hand you mentioned there we're decor parts missing. If you decide to keep and repair you should make sure you can solve this issue, too.
Compared to the full price in store you definetely got a good deal on this bag, but If in the end you are unhappy with the repairs/ modifications the good deal would turn into wasted money.

Haha, yes, self soothing I am... the purchase won't cause any trouble. I had the funds. It's my money and does not concern my spouse.
Had I spotted the bag in some boutique in "civilisation" he would certainly have pushed me to buy it.
My crazy purchase of the Dior Diva leopard boots last time in Paris comes to mind... I would have left without even trying them on thinking they were too expensive and certainly not sensible, but he didn't let me leave the shop until I had worked up the courage to try them, negotiate the price and finally buy them as they fit perfectly.

If I dye the JC black then the snags will be all but unnoticeable. I just don’t know who could do it. I contacted my usual bag repair places and they going policy is to not due bags unless it’s the same color.

With my unwanted spare time today, I looked up how to dye silk. It requires “opening up” the fabric with a warm water baths, hot dye dip, baking in an oven (??) etc. Who knew? Not a project I’m willing to take on. So, unless I stumble on a reputable handbag dyeing specialist by EOD Mon, it’s going back.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

If I dye the JC black then the snags will be all but unnoticeable. I just don’t know who could do it. I contacted my usual bag repair places and they going policy is to not due bags unless it’s the same color.

With my unwanted spare time today, I looked up how to dye silk. It requires “opening up” the fabric with a warm water baths, hot dye dip, baking in an oven (??) etc. Who knew? Not a project I’m willing to take on. So, unless I stumble on a reputable handbag dyeing specialist by EOD Mon, it’s going back.

I used to paint on silk when I was much younger. The special paint had to be fixated with steam in a special device. I have no Idea whether the places that offer this service do still exist.
I wouldn't dare home dye your bag in a hot dye bath.
Do you know any places that dye silk evening/ dance shoes? They might be up to the task, but it might be pricey.