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.

 

[dcooney4]

Did not touch the Burberry trench yesterday, but I did find and buy new curtains yesterday online for less than it would have cost me for the fabric to make some. I was looking around the living room Friday night and decided it looked flat. My DH had everything in shades of brown and tan when so moved in and I am a color person. It took 3 years of working color in but now he likes it and trusts me. When I said I wanted to add some color...pillows, curtains, accents like vases...and asked him what he thought, he said “Sounds good. Put it on the Visa.” I about fell out...he didn’t ask for specifics or for any kind of approval like he once would have, just “put it on the card.” When I told him I found curtains, he didn’t even ask to see them, just said “That’s great!” I am only probably going to spend $100-125 on this since I will thrift the little things like vases and stuff and use paint and repurpose/rehome to work with what I have. I am excited! Only downside is the curtains will take 3-4 weeks to get here. View attachment 4953432

I DID achieve my objective for today...my facial is done and I have a glow. My mani/pedi is done and all my nails are classic red. Now all I have to do is relax....

Happy Birthday To You . Happy birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear BowieFan1971. Happy Birthday to you.

 

[dcooney4]

That's so difficult! When we moved to our town, we bought a house without learning the town. We relied on the realtor to steer us to the right neighborhood. Now that we have lived here for awhile, I'm not sure we would have picked the same area. It's nice but it isn't close to much.

I understand this. I live in the boonies. We originally moved here because of the school system. My kids are long out of school and dh still does not want to move. It is pretty here but you can not walk to anything. I miss living in the city or even near a town would be nice. Trying to figure out a way to convince him that I want to see something other than trees. He doesn't get it. I wish I would have thought of this when I first moved here. I did what I had to do for my kids education but now that they are grown I would like something different.

 

[doni]

Nice to see you back @ElainePG and I very much hope the recovery goes swiftly!

Good luck with your house search @SouthernPurseGal . Moving to a completely unknown place is difficult (but exciting!). If possible a good thing would be to spend a few days, even just a weekend, in the town you are moving, in a hotel or an airbnb, so that you can get the feeling of the neighborhood/s you are thinking of. Not easy, but in this times of covid and home office maybe more feasible. A friend of mine did that when moving to Paris, she tried 3 different neighbourhoods with Airbnb before settling for one. For me location is the number 1 consideration (and 2 and 3, I don‘t think I would be happy with the most fantastic house if I did not like the neighbourhood).

When we moved as a family to the US we had to fix the accommodation from Europe, so that was a bit of a challenge... Like for @dcooney4 , schools was a prime consideration, but we were very lucky in the end. It was the first time in my life living in a place that basically required a car to survive and I loved it. We actually were a 20 min walk from a metro station (which was in a shopping street with Hermes and LV in it), but to me that was living in the country

 

[momasaurus]

So I have been going back and forth over this Kelly for few years. Then I decided I also wanted a pink Togo Birkin 30. Then of course came the color choices. Then my sissy and I decided to do a freeze starting on 1/1 for all spending and save everything till 3/31. This is huge for us both. So with the limitation coming and my new life is short attitude I found Birkin from Anns and purchased around Christmas. She came after new year but hey she was paid for before the ban. We have Hermès store opening about 20 mins from my house sometime this year. I plan to get rapport with salesperson and get my Kelly. I’m thinking I want a colbalt blue, green, or gold. Would love are your thoughts on this as well as leather choices.
As soon as we come off ban I plan to get bracelet. We might go to Vegas for our birthdays if pandemic has receded and I will get bracelet there.

Congrats on the successful freeze on spending. I love your K color choices. Personally I prefer smooth leathers and I don't know what the boutiques are offering ATM. My Ks are box and chamonix.
Which pink is your B? (photo maybe?)
I love shopping in Vegas - especially for celebrations. I hope you are able to travel there for your birthdays. What bracelets are you interested in? I am peeking online at the rivale bicolore double tours, as I already have a couple Kelly dogs and KDTs.

 

[momasaurus]

My DH and I were having a conversation and the topic of DJ Khaled and his colour changing LV bag came up, I had to google this,
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowb...r-changing-Louis-Vuitton-bag-gifted-wife.html

The conversation turned to LV bags I have owned. My DH mentioned he was surprised I sold “that one with the flowers on it and the denim one. Next time you are thinking about letting go of a bag you should consult me.” What the what? I didn’t think he really paid much attention to the bags I carried and that he had his favourites. I have been missing the LV Roses Speedy. It filled the fun bag slot in my wardrobe. I let it go because I wasn’t wearing it frequently, I had many other bags to choose from, it was a hand carry bag and at the time I let it go my two DS were younger and I needed to be hands free when we went out. Fast forward to today, well yesterday, and it would have gone great with what I was wearing on a bleak, grey, winter day. Lesson learned, I guess I can now include my DH as a second set of eyes before letting go of a bag. If only I had known!

I have reconsidered a 12 month no usage rule I previously proposed and I am personally throwing that out the window for my closet. I didn’t carry my MIL’s hand me down vintage snakeskin clutch at all in 2020 (and 2020 is not representative). My DH said I like the feeling of purging things, yes, I feel good afterwards. I think I will take a more considered approach in the future. @papertiger, @880, @doni, @Vintage Leather and @momasaurus have spoken about keeping those special pieces that are exquisite, perfect punctuation to an outfit, outstanding art pieces, etc. even if they are not worn often. I may be late to learn this, mistakes were made and lessons were learned! #still-learning

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Men are full of surprises.

 

[momasaurus]

Hello everyone! Just a quick post to say I'm back. Thank you for the well-wishes on the 2020 thread, and sorry I wasn't able to respond personally.

I went up to a major medical center on December 17th for surgery on my spine, and I'm still recuperating. It's been a long, slow process with a few unanticipated bumps along the way. My surgeon has told me that I'm not permitted to BLT (bend, lift, or twist) until the middle of March, so one of my goals in 2021 is definitely PATIENCE!!!

At the moment, shopping anywhere other than my closet isn't interesting me. Since I'm not permitted to carry anything but the smallest of my handbags, I'm not lusting after anything. And the new Hermès scarves aren't making me drool, either. But all this might change once I've had some sessions with a physical therapist and regained my core strength. Who knows… maybe the physical therapist will give me some exercises to strengthen my shopping muscles!

In the meantime, I probably won't be posting anything from my existing collection. I'll be more in the "lurk & like" mode. But I'll definitely be around. This is my favorite thread on tPF!

Welcome back! Sorry to hear of your current restrictions, but you are sure to come back stronger than ever.
I'm surprised you aren't attracted to the Swinging Saint Germain 70 reissue this year, with the striped hem. Maybe you already have this design? Anyway, patience. That's a hard one for me.

 

[missie1]

My DH and I were having a conversation and the topic of DJ Khaled and his colour changing LV bag came up, I had to google this,
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowb...r-changing-Louis-Vuitton-bag-gifted-wife.html

The conversation turned to LV bags I have owned. My DH mentioned he was surprised I sold “that one with the flowers on it and the denim one. Next time you are thinking about letting go of a bag you should consult me.” What the what? I didn’t think he really paid much attention to the bags I carried and that he had his favourites. I have been missing the LV Roses Speedy. It filled the fun bag slot in my wardrobe. I let it go because I wasn’t wearing it frequently, I had many other bags to choose from, it was a hand carry bag and at the time I let it go my two DS were younger and I needed to be hands free when we went out. Fast forward to today, well yesterday, and it would have gone great with what I was wearing on a bleak, grey, winter day. Lesson learned, I guess I can now include my DH as a second set of eyes before letting go of a bag. If only I had known!

I have reconsidered a 12 month no usage rule I previously proposed and I am personally throwing that out the window for my closet. I didn’t carry my MIL’s hand me down vintage snakeskin clutch at all in 2020 (and 2020 is not representative). My DH said I like the feeling of purging things, yes, I feel good afterwards. I think I will take a more considered approach in the future. @papertiger, @880, @doni, @Vintage Leather and @momasaurus have spoken about keeping those special pieces that are exquisite, perfect punctuation to an outfit, outstanding art pieces, etc. even if they are not worn often. I may be late to learn this, mistakes were made and lessons were learned! #still-learning

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OMG I would have fell thru the floor. That rose speedy was special but we just gotta move on and be more selective in the future when letting certain items go. It’s amazing what they pay attention to. My DH only notices jewelry or so I think. Your DH actions now have me looking side eyed at mine. I always add bags and shoes and just say I been had this if he comments. What if he knows but just isn’t saying anything lol.
I can’t do the 12 month rule because I have some bags I haven’t carried in few years but the color is needed.

 

[msd_bags]

I only use that rule for less expensive everyday type bags. The one year rule goes out the window with bags I adore, even if rarely worn.

I agree, there are bags for which we can make exceptions on being practical.

Hello everyone! Just a quick post to say I'm back. Thank you for the well-wishes on the 2020 thread, and sorry I wasn't able to respond personally.

I went up to a major medical center on December 17th for surgery on my spine, and I'm still recuperating. It's been a long, slow process with a few unanticipated bumps along the way. My surgeon has told me that I'm not permitted to BLT (bend, lift, or twist) until the middle of March, so one of my goals in 2021 is definitely PATIENCE!!!

At the moment, shopping anywhere other than my closet isn't interesting me. Since I'm not permitted to carry anything but the smallest of my handbags, I'm not lusting after anything. And the new Hermès scarves aren't making me drool, either. But all this might change once I've had some sessions with a physical therapist and regained my core strength. Who knows… maybe the physical therapist will give me some exercises to strengthen my shopping muscles!

In the meantime, I probably won't be posting anything from my existing collection. I'll be more in the "lurk & like" mode. But I'll definitely be around. This is my favorite thread on tPF!

So nice to hear from you again Elaine!! Hoping for a fast healing for you!

I'm going to start cooking more things from frozen. It's funny because years ago, whenever I needed a quick meal for DH, if I wasn't eating, I would take some pork chops from the freezer, and most times cook them from frozen. It is only lately that I've been trying to defrost them first. I hate thawing things in the microwave as invariably something ends up cooking.

I have a bad habit of storing, but after some time, I really no longer want to use/cook/eat them because they are "old". On the other hand, I don't want to buy just for 1 meal. There's fear of running out unwantedly. It's crazy, I know!!

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Hey @missie1 , nice to have you back here!!

 

[BowieFan1971]

OMG I would have fell thru the floor. That rose speedy was special but we just gotta move on and be more selective in the future when letting certain items go. It’s amazing what they pay attention to. My DH only notices jewelry or so I think. Your DH actions now have me looking side eyed at mine. I always add bags and shoes and just say I been had this if he comments. What if he knows but just isn’t saying anything lol.
I can’t do the 12 month rule because I have some bags I haven’t carried in few years but the color is needed.

My DH has never commented about any of my bags except one. The first day I wore my Rouge LV vernis Reade PM, a shiny red little tote, he went “Nice bag!” I about fell out!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Happy Birthday To You . Happy birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear BowieFan1971. Happy Birthday to you.

Thank you! I’m 50....have to get used to saying that. Feels weird!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Hello everyone! Just a quick post to say I'm back. Thank you for the well-wishes on the 2020 thread, and sorry I wasn't able to respond personally.

I went up to a major medical center on December 17th for surgery on my spine, and I'm still recuperating. It's been a long, slow process with a few unanticipated bumps along the way. My surgeon has told me that I'm not permitted to BLT (bend, lift, or twist) until the middle of March, so one of my goals in 2021 is definitely PATIENCE!!!

At the moment, shopping anywhere other than my closet isn't interesting me. Since I'm not permitted to carry anything but the smallest of my handbags, I'm not lusting after anything. And the new Hermès scarves aren't making me drool, either. But all this might change once I've had some sessions with a physical therapist and regained my core strength. Who knows… maybe the physical therapist will give me some exercises to strengthen my shopping muscles!

In the meantime, I probably won't be posting anything from my existing collection. I'll be more in the "lurk & like" mode. But I'll definitely be around. This is my favorite thread on tPF!

How lovely to hear you are back @ElainePG!
Sending you best wishes for a speedy recovery!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Did not touch the Burberry trench yesterday, but I did find and buy new curtains yesterday online for less than it would have cost me for the fabric to make some. I was looking around the living room Friday night and decided it looked flat. My DH had everything in shades of brown and tan when so moved in and I am a color person. It took 3 years of working color in but now he likes it and trusts me. When I said I wanted to add some color...pillows, curtains, accents like vases...and asked him what he thought, he said “Sounds good. Put it on the Visa.” I about fell out...he didn’t ask for specifics or for any kind of approval like he once would have, just “put it on the card.” When I told him I found curtains, he didn’t even ask to see them, just said “That’s great!” I am only probably going to spend $100-125 on this since I will thrift the little things like vases and stuff and use paint and repurpose/rehome to work with what I have. I am excited! Only downside is the curtains will take 3-4 weeks to get here. View attachment 4953432

I DID achieve my objective for today...my facial is done and I have a glow. My mani/pedi is done and all my nails are classic red. Now all I have to do is relax....

First of al: Happy Birthday! Enjoy relaxing! Have a great day!

Your new curtains look lovely!

 

[880]

Unless you are in NYC or LA, real estate is going a bit mad.

i had no idea. Am so sorry. I hate buying when the market is up. @SouthernPurseGal, Is there any way to wait?

Happy Birthday To You . Happy birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear BowieFan1971. Happy Birthday to you.

@BowieFan1971, cannot say it better than this^! Enjoy your duck lunch with your mom! When you can, we would love pics of your project living room things and the Burberry trench! BTW, you’re a youngster! 50 is the new 30!

dh still does not want to move.

i was like your DH, but the plummeting NYC prices convinced me. Still in the same neighborhood though, and renovating both consecutively will probably take two plus years altogether. At least this way, we’ll have a home base while we renovate.

We actually were a 20 min walk from a metro station (which was in a shopping street with Hermes and LV in it), but to me that was living in the country

ITA with this . When we were looking, I didn’t want to leave my zip code, my dry cleaner, my local shops or the park.

My DH only notices jewelry or so I think. Your DH actions now have me looking side eyed at mine. I always add bags and shoes and just say I been had this if he comments. What if he knows but just isn’t saying anything lol.

My DH knows but let’s me have the fiction

on a bag note, I’m wearing the BV San Marco everywhere!

 

[BowieFan1971]

A couple of wonderful surprises this morning...my stepfather is responsible for outside. And I get 3 cakes!!! Ice cream cake last night, this cake for lunch and tiramisu cake for dinner. I am making a duck for dinner. And this was my big present from DH...our initials.

 

[Hazzelnut]

A couple of wonderful surprises this morning...my stepfather is responsible for outside. And I get 3 cakes!!! Ice cream cake last night, this cake for lunch and tiramisu cake for dinner. I am making a duck for dinner. And this was my big present from DH...our initials.View attachment 4954028View attachment 4954029View attachment 4954030

Happy birthday!! Looks like a great day already!