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.

 

[missie1]

OK, I need help. You all are a mighty powerful bunch, and I need strong feedback, because I'm lost on this one. I'm posting here, because you guys mostly aren't going to side one way or the other just because of the brand.

First, I'll say that the purchase of both will set me back about a month, so the rule for 'not going in to debt' doesn't really apply. I am lucky to have some disposable income, and while I hate having a balance on my card, I can deal for a month or two.

OK - I went in to Saks Off 5th looking for something else but I know where they keep the good stuff (strangely enough, practically hidden, I have no idea how they expect to sell this stuff, seriously - it's at the top of a tall cabinet!), and was flabbergasted to find a jaw-dropping gorgeous Bottega Veneta Nero Ostrich Zip-Around Wallet. I mean, seriously. What? AND - then - hiding behind that box, a BV french wallet. Sigh. Intrecciato. Classic Bottega Veneta, both. Marked WAY DOWN, both of them.

Nero Ostrich Zip Around Wallet, surprisingly not too heavy. I hate zip-around wallets, seriously, but I cannot stop touching this wallet, unzipping it, looking at it. I've had Ostrich before, but this? Christ, it's not even intrecciato. Plain ol' Ostrich and so gorgeous I want to sleep with it. (No, quit laughing, ya'll have been there, you know it - ).

Deco Rose/Quartz French Wallet, smaller and more manageable for me. But right now I'm actually giving it the side-eye and reaching for the Nero Ostrich. Ms Rosey is probably too girly for me.

I already have an unused brand new Bottega Veneta Atlantic 3/4 Zip Intrecciato wallet bought during the BV Outlet sale madness of last August, and I just picked up a 2010 Cardinal Foldover (double-zip?) Intrecciato wallet that I'm in the middle of rehabbing. (Oooo wait until you see it, classic BV was always about color, and Cardinal is right up there with Scarlet and Holy Grail territory).

My daily use wallet has been my Comme de Garcons little 3/4 zip square, but I'm getting tired of 'lack of space'.

So I've GOT wallets.

Do I keep one or both, or return? Oh, the other thing? BV's creative director has kicked these to the curb, so they won't be made by him, ever. This is it, last of the classic BV. NEW.

Ya see what I'm dealing with? My head hurts.

Help.

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I love the Ostrich it’s so discreet luxe. The other one because of the color makes me a little nervous.

 

[More bags]

OK, I need help. You all are a mighty powerful bunch, and I need strong feedback, because I'm lost on this one. I'm posting here, because you guys mostly aren't going to side one way or the other just because of the brand.

First, I'll say that the purchase of both will set me back about a month, so the rule for 'not going in to debt' doesn't really apply. I am lucky to have some disposable income, and while I hate having a balance on my card, I can deal for a month or two.

OK - I went in to Saks Off 5th looking for something else but I know where they keep the good stuff (strangely enough, practically hidden, I have no idea how they expect to sell this stuff, seriously - it's at the top of a tall cabinet!), and was flabbergasted to find a jaw-dropping gorgeous Bottega Veneta Nero Ostrich Zip-Around Wallet. I mean, seriously. What? AND - then - hiding behind that box, a BV french wallet. Sigh. Intrecciato. Classic Bottega Veneta, both. Marked WAY DOWN, both of them.

Nero Ostrich Zip Around Wallet, surprisingly not too heavy. I hate zip-around wallets, seriously, but I cannot stop touching this wallet, unzipping it, looking at it. I've had Ostrich before, but this? Christ, it's not even intrecciato. Plain ol' Ostrich and so gorgeous I want to sleep with it. (No, quit laughing, ya'll have been there, you know it - ).

Deco Rose/Quartz French Wallet, smaller and more manageable for me. But right now I'm actually giving it the side-eye and reaching for the Nero Ostrich. Ms Rosey is probably too girly for me.

I already have an unused brand new Bottega Veneta Atlantic 3/4 Zip Intrecciato wallet bought during the BV Outlet sale madness of last August, and I just picked up a 2010 Cardinal Foldover (double-zip?) Intrecciato wallet that I'm in the middle of rehabbing. (Oooo wait until you see it, classic BV was always about color, and Cardinal is right up there with Scarlet and Holy Grail territory).

My daily use wallet has been my Comme de Garcons little 3/4 zip square, but I'm getting tired of 'lack of space'.

So I've GOT wallets.

Do I keep one or both, or return? Oh, the other thing? BV's creative director has kicked these to the curb, so they won't be made by him, ever. This is it, last of the classic BV. NEW.

Ya see what I'm dealing with? My head hurts.

Help.

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Stunning beauties, I love that you know where to find the good stuff!
<ignoring the title of the thread, briefly> I think the ostrich wallet is gorgeous, I can hear in your voice you love the leather. You need a larger wallet. Will the zip annoy you? I think it's a yes, keep.
The style of the Intrecciato wallet is great. You mention this style of wallet may be a better fit for you however, the colours a bit too girly. Do you like it more than your Atlantic 3/4 Zip? Would you keep Ms. Rosey and sell the Atlantic 3/4 Zip? Would you buy Ms. Rosey if she was full price, are you interested because it will be discontinued and it's a good deal?

Best wishes with your decisions! They are both beautiful wallets!

 

[missie1]

Happy new week, everyone!

Happy Birthday, @BowieFan1971 !! It looks like you had a wonderful day so far!
@missie1 - Your B is such a gorgeous color. Sometimes, I miss not having little ones so that I could just walk around with a handheld bag..
@SouthernPurseGal - I am NOT a fan of the home buying process. It's so agonizing and nerve wracking. But cheers to being selective. Better to be selective and pick what's right for you than to rush into the wrong thing and being saddled with it.
@indiaink - Are you going to be doing a "One in, one out" with the wallets? Maybe put them side by side with what you have and think about what you would get more use out of...

Update: For me, I've been working towards larger scale goals like being very selective and mindful about any items I bring into my space and have been tracking all my purchases for a few months now. It's so annoying to look back and things I bought a few months ago knowing that I don't use them now, or when I clean out my house I can see all these things that were a veritable waste of money. I've been holding back on Amazon and target purchases to try to curb this, so it's been good to be at home because I feel embarrassed having the mail man bring packages every day and have time to think about my target curbside pickup orders..

I've finally gotten into The Great British Bake Off! It's so calming but sometimes it's tough because I'm also intermittent fasting and it can make me want food.

Thanks I’m not a tote girl at all so this is change for me. I love shoulder bags.

 

[Katinahat]

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 good to have you back. Glad to hear you are on the mend even if there a way to go. Take care!

 

[missie1]

I love the Ostrich it’s so discreet luxe. The other one because of the color makes me a little nervous.

 

[880]

You mean you cook them while they're still frozen??? I've never done that. How do you judge when they're done?

@ElainePG, re your query to @whateve. Instant read meat thermometer. If you slow roast them (requiring double cut or thick chops), there is minimal carry over heat. Then sear quickly for color (the sear last is called reverse sear). Then rest them before carving.

@indiaink, assuming you love them, the color, and the format, i sincerely hope you bought both. call it the judicious, act of God exception to the shop your closet rule,
I’m a fan of ostrich and totally agree with @missie1. Cannot wait to see a pic!
Edit:just saw the response of @More bags. She makes so much more sense!

@jayohwhy, I had to stop watching the food channel bc I was so suggestive when it comes to food. the great British bake off is something I’m dying to see. I used to love watching that show the two fat ladies.

I am of two minds re Marie kondos line with the zcontainer store
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/...ainer-store.html?referringSource=articleShare
half of me is like WTF, and ithe other half is, okay, the storage is really cute

 

[indiaink]

Stunning beauties, I love that you know where to find the good stuff!
<ignoring the title of the thread, briefly> I think the ostrich wallet is gorgeous, I can hear in your voice you love the leather. You need a larger wallet. Will the zip annoy you? I think it's a yes, keep.
The style of the Intrecciato wallet is great. You mention this style of wallet may be a better fit for you however, the colours a bit too girly. Do you like it more than your Atlantic 3/4 Zip? Would you keep Ms. Rosey and sell the Atlantic 3/4 Zip? Would you buy Ms. Rosey if she was full price, are you interested because it will be discontinued and it's a good deal?

Best wishes with your decisions! They are both beautiful wallets!

Aha, we have a decision! I would NOT get rid of my Atlantic 3/4 zip for this Deco Rose! Back it goes!

I was interested in her because 'discontinued' and 'great deal', but - not at the expense of what I've already got.

Thank you, @More bags that broke the impasse! My head still hurts, but that's OK.

 

[More bags]

Aha, we have a decision! I would NOT get rid of my Atlantic 3/4 zip for this Deco Rose! Back it goes!

I was interested in her because 'discontinued' and 'great deal', but - not at the expense of what I've already got.

Thank you, @More bags that broke the impasse! My head still hurts, but that's OK.

 

[Katinahat]

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 your family are really spoiling you! How lovely.

 

[Katinahat]

I was looking at Espom but I do love the smooth leather. Does it show nicks and scratch very easily?
I got Rose Pourpre. Here she is with few twillys.
I’m thinking either
1. Cartier rg JUC so I can complete my Cartier stack.
2. WG VCA 5 motif Alhambra bracelet to wear with my diamond bangles
3. WG VCA Perlee to complete wg arm stack.
Good thing DH supports all jewelry purchases even though he hasn’t seen bangles yet lol. I spent so much last year on jewelry but I’m almost finished now.

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What an absolutely gorgeous bag and scarf combinations. I love the colours.

 

[Katinahat]

OK, I need help. You all are a mighty powerful bunch, and I need strong feedback, because I'm lost on this one. I'm posting here, because you guys mostly aren't going to side one way or the other just because of the brand.

First, I'll say that the purchase of both will set me back about a month, so the rule for 'not going in to debt' doesn't really apply. I am lucky to have some disposable income, and while I hate having a balance on my card, I can deal for a month or two.

OK - I went in to Saks Off 5th looking for something else but I know where they keep the good stuff (strangely enough, practically hidden, I have no idea how they expect to sell this stuff, seriously - it's at the top of a tall cabinet!), and was flabbergasted to find a jaw-dropping gorgeous Bottega Veneta Nero Ostrich Zip-Around Wallet. I mean, seriously. What? AND - then - hiding behind that box, a BV french wallet. Sigh. Intrecciato. Classic Bottega Veneta, both. Marked WAY DOWN, both of them.

Nero Ostrich Zip Around Wallet, surprisingly not too heavy. I hate zip-around wallets, seriously, but I cannot stop touching this wallet, unzipping it, looking at it. I've had Ostrich before, but this? Christ, it's not even intrecciato. Plain ol' Ostrich and so gorgeous I want to sleep with it. (No, quit laughing, ya'll have been there, you know it - ).

Deco Rose/Quartz French Wallet, smaller and more manageable for me. But right now I'm actually giving it the side-eye and reaching for the Nero Ostrich. Ms Rosey is probably too girly for me.

I already have an unused brand new Bottega Veneta Atlantic 3/4 Zip Intrecciato wallet bought during the BV Outlet sale madness of last August, and I just picked up a 2010 Cardinal Foldover (double-zip?) Intrecciato wallet that I'm in the middle of rehabbing. (Oooo wait until you see it, classic BV was always about color, and Cardinal is right up there with Scarlet and Holy Grail territory).

My daily use wallet has been my Comme de Garcons little 3/4 zip square, but I'm getting tired of 'lack of space'.

So I've GOT wallets.

Do I keep one or both, or return? Oh, the other thing? BV's creative director has kicked these to the curb, so they won't be made by him, ever. This is it, last of the classic BV. NEW.

Ya see what I'm dealing with? My head hurts.

Help.

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Both gorgeous and very different so you can easily justify them both (sorry to enable but you already have them ). For me, I like the black ostrich zip around best but I like zip around wallets. The leather is totally stunning, it’s unfussy and just got that classic great styling!

 

[missie1]

What an absolutely gorgeous bag and scarf combinations. I love the colours.

Thanks so much. The twillys really show all the options this color can go with.

 

[Cookiefiend]

OK, I need help. You all are a mighty powerful bunch, and I need strong feedback, because I'm lost on this one. I'm posting here, because you guys mostly aren't going to side one way or the other just because of the brand.

First, I'll say that the purchase of both will set me back about a month, so the rule for 'not going in to debt' doesn't really apply. I am lucky to have some disposable income, and while I hate having a balance on my card, I can deal for a month or two.

OK - I went in to Saks Off 5th looking for something else but I know where they keep the good stuff (strangely enough, practically hidden, I have no idea how they expect to sell this stuff, seriously - it's at the top of a tall cabinet!), and was flabbergasted to find a jaw-dropping gorgeous Bottega Veneta Nero Ostrich Zip-Around Wallet. I mean, seriously. What? AND - then - hiding behind that box, a BV french wallet. Sigh. Intrecciato. Classic Bottega Veneta, both. Marked WAY DOWN, both of them.

Nero Ostrich Zip Around Wallet, surprisingly not too heavy. I hate zip-around wallets, seriously, but I cannot stop touching this wallet, unzipping it, looking at it. I've had Ostrich before, but this? Christ, it's not even intrecciato. Plain ol' Ostrich and so gorgeous I want to sleep with it. (No, quit laughing, ya'll have been there, you know it - ).

Deco Rose/Quartz French Wallet, smaller and more manageable for me. But right now I'm actually giving it the side-eye and reaching for the Nero Ostrich. Ms Rosey is probably too girly for me.

I already have an unused brand new Bottega Veneta Atlantic 3/4 Zip Intrecciato wallet bought during the BV Outlet sale madness of last August, and I just picked up a 2010 Cardinal Foldover (double-zip?) Intrecciato wallet that I'm in the middle of rehabbing. (Oooo wait until you see it, classic BV was always about color, and Cardinal is right up there with Scarlet and Holy Grail territory).

My daily use wallet has been my Comme de Garcons little 3/4 zip square, but I'm getting tired of 'lack of space'.

So I've GOT wallets.

Do I keep one or both, or return? Oh, the other thing? BV's creative director has kicked these to the curb, so they won't be made by him, ever. This is it, last of the classic BV. NEW.

Ya see what I'm dealing with? My head hurts.

Help.

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Lawsy! If you’re thinking o sleeping with it - that’s the one!
(But I like color in my SLGs, so I like pretty Rosy )

 

[BowieFan1971]

My mom and stepfather made this for me for my birthday and she gave me one of her rings, with an emerald in it since it is my son’s birthstone.
My sister gave me a...you guessed it...Dooney and Bourke, but I like this one so I will be keeping it.
The duck is in the oven and I am already caked out with cake #3 yet to go. Thankfully it is a tiramisu, so not heavy. Bittersweet moments today...I made lunch instead of takeout and my mom asked if she could help. I asked her to set the table...it looked like a 4 year old did it. Then she said she needed to use the bathroom and asked where it was...she has been to my house many times before and it is a smaller ranch, so there is only one hallway. I told her and she started to walk into the laundry room that connects to the garage. It was upsetting to see that.

 

[keodi]

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.

There will be an Hermes store opening near me as well, I plan on doing the same!

I always buy chicken in the maxi packs, make a meal and freeze the rest, individually wrapping all the pieces. Then it is easy to pull out exactly what I need. I make a lot of salads with chicken, so one frozen boneless chicken breast can be sliced into grillable pieces.

I do the same!

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!

I'm so happy you're on the mend! stay safe and I wish you a speedy recovery!

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

And fabulous!

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! Lovely gift! it was very sweet of your DH and family on the Bday surprises!

I was looking at Espom but I do love the smooth leather. Does it show nicks and scratch very easily?
I got Rose Pourpre. Here she is with few twillys.
I’m thinking either
1. Cartier rg JUC so I can complete my Cartier stack.
2. WG VCA 5 motif Alhambra bracelet to wear with my diamond bangles
3. WG VCA Perlee to complete wg arm stack.
Good thing DH supports all jewelry purchases even though he hasn’t seen bangles yet lol. I spent so much last year on jewelry but I’m almost finished now.

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Beautiful bag and colour choice! I love the twillies too!

I love the Ostrich it’s so discreet luxe. The other one because of the color makes me a little nervous.

I agree! @indiaink the Ostrich definitely!