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]

Time to be brave and show my first purchase of the year.

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Did I keep my goals in mind? Yes!

• no random purchases - definetely not random: Dior, not my exact era, but a close sibling, a kind of bag I didn´t have, yet, leopard print calfskin to make my inner diva happy.
• only buy what I love- I saw this one and fell for it head over heels!
• research, research, research- of course I did my research: I needed to see all the features to check for authenticity and I checked the price point. This bag sold for way less than any other one I saw for sale. The only thing I did not find out is the exact model name. Is this 2014 bag a Promenade pouch or a Miss Dior Promenade pouch... all I know is that it belongs into the evolution line that started with the New Lock and the designer should be Raf Simmons.
• what I don´t care for has to go- preferrably be sold- does not apply here
• use the proceeds to upgrade
• wear my handbags, clothes, shoes without fear of ruining them- I unwrapped this one and wore it for an errand no 30 minutes after receiving it. Good sign!

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• enjoy!- absolutely! I love leopard and I really like this size as a bridge between oly grabbing my wallet and wearing a full size handbag.

Re research: I really had to laugh when the seller told me she had worn this bag only twice after buying it 2 years ago at the Dior store in Munich. (Or maybe it should? Should I ask the Munich store whether they have more of the long discontinued bags?) She had sent me lots of photos including one of the serial number. I didn´t comment on it- her storyline doesn´t matter to me. I love the bag!

It looks brand new. Enjoy it!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Time to be brave and show my first purchase of the year.

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Did I keep my goals in mind? Yes!

• no random purchases - definetely not random: Dior, not my exact era, but a close sibling, a kind of bag I didn´t have, yet, leopard print calfskin to make my inner diva happy.
• only buy what I love- I saw this one and fell for it head over heels!
• research, research, research- of course I did my research: I needed to see all the features to check for authenticity and I checked the price point. This bag sold for way less than any other one I saw for sale. The only thing I did not find out is the exact model name. Is this 2014 bag a Promenade pouch or a Miss Dior Promenade pouch... all I know is that it belongs into the evolution line that started with the New Lock and the designer should be Raf Simmons.
• what I don´t care for has to go- preferrably be sold- does not apply here
• use the proceeds to upgrade
• wear my handbags, clothes, shoes without fear of ruining them- I unwrapped this one and wore it for an errand no 30 minutes after receiving it. Good sign!

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• enjoy!- absolutely! I love leopard and I really like this size as a bridge between oly grabbing my wallet and wearing a full size handbag.

Re research: I really had to laugh when the seller told me she had worn this bag only twice after buying it 2 years ago at the Dior store in Munich. (Or maybe it should? Should I ask the Munich store whether they have more of the long discontinued bags?) She had sent me lots of photos including one of the serial number. I didn´t comment on it- her storyline doesn´t matter to me. I love the bag!

I LOVE THIS!!!!!! If I could choose only one print to wear my whole life, it would be leopard! Love it best in calf hair! Too bad so many vintage calf hair bags are threadbare in places. They knew how to do it really right in the 50’s and early 60’s!

I have not worn this yet...calf hair and pleather, but I loved it.

 

[indiaink]

... How about @diane278 ’s idea of putting the marginal ones in the shed. . . Or other closet.

This worked for me. I set aside (put out of sight) bags I wasn't ever going for; mind you, when I took them out of the OMG Closet I hadn't thought of them for a while ... and about a month later, not giving them any thought at all I knew it was time to move them on.

I have 12 bags now, and I must keep it at that amount, because 13 is unlucky, uneven, and not nice.

 

[ksuromax]

So glad to see you in this thread again. We missed you.

 

[indiaink]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!! If I could choose only one print to wear my whole life, it would be leopard! Love it best in calf hair! Too bad so many vintage calf hair bags are threadbare in places. They knew how to do it really right in the 50’s and early 60’s!

I have not worn this yet...calf hair and pleather, but I loved it. View attachment 4957161

PU, but real hair-on calf? Wowza. Striking.

 

[JenJBS]

I've hit a bit of a road block on the challenges. My long-covid nerve issues are preventing me from doing anything useful- like carry a bag - so I started looking at my bags and thinking I really should remove some. 38 is a ridiculous number of bags to own and I suspect amongst the highest number on the forums!

I asked myself 2 questions hoping to find some bags to shed:
1- If I were starting my collection over, would I purchase this bag again?
2- If I were moving tomorrow and could only take half my collection, which bags would I choose?
You'd think I'd have answers at the ready, but I felt completely stuck.
I would not edit out the 50% of my collection that has been gifts from family and friends because somehow they got me the most perfect bags. I would not remove any of the ones I bought myself because I love them. I think I'll stop trying to cull at this point.

I feel really greedy with the quantity I currently own but would rather not remove something forcibly only to regret it later.

Sorry about your continuing health problems. I think you're smart not to force yourself to give up bags you don't want to. And I have a feeling 38 bags is less than half the bags some own... From what I've seen, you're the opposite of greedy. You worked hard to pay for those bags, or got them as gifts. I wouldn't call that greed. You have every right to spend your money as you choose. Someone else may own one high end car that cost more than all of your bags combined. HUGS.

 

[jayohwhy]

@jblended - I don't think thirty-something is a shocking number of bags to have, in the least. I do think that at that point it's important to be aware of what you have and at least pull them out to look at once in awhile (which I know you do). I feel like once a bag is in your collection, it's nice because it's paid for, so it's basically free to use without the stress of having to spend more money- I'm not sure if that mindset makes sense.

@cowgirlsboots I LOVE this! I applaud you for being really intentional with this purchase and it looks FABULOUS on you!

On the other hand, I had my first real temptation of 2021 with the new coach madison convertible mini backpack. I'm a sucker for the idea of a convertible backpack but was able to talk myself out of it because a) it would be too big as a bag in a bag, b) I think that on me, mini backpacks look ridiculous and I often wonder if it's mini, do I REALLY need to wear it as a backpack? and c) I have things that I am using that I love more.

In other news, it's my baby's 4 month appt today. The time is flying by! I just want to freeze time for just one second and remember every detail about my kids at this age before it floats away...

 

[Cookiefiend]

Time to be brave and show my first purchase of the year.

View attachment 4957143View attachment 4957144View attachment 4957149

Did I keep my goals in mind? Yes!

• no random purchases - definetely not random: Dior, not my exact era, but a close sibling, a kind of bag I didn´t have, yet, leopard print calfskin to make my inner diva happy.
• only buy what I love- I saw this one and fell for it head over heels!
• research, research, research- of course I did my research: I needed to see all the features to check for authenticity and I checked the price point. This bag sold for way less than any other one I saw for sale. The only thing I did not find out is the exact model name. Is this 2014 bag a Promenade pouch or a Miss Dior Promenade pouch... all I know is that it belongs into the evolution line that started with the New Lock and the designer should be Raf Simmons.
• what I don´t care for has to go- preferrably be sold- does not apply here
• use the proceeds to upgrade
• wear my handbags, clothes, shoes without fear of ruining them- I unwrapped this one and wore it for an errand no 30 minutes after receiving it. Good sign!

View attachment 4957147

• enjoy!- absolutely! I love leopard and I really like this size as a bridge between oly grabbing my wallet and wearing a full size handbag.

Re research: I really had to laugh when the seller told me she had worn this bag only twice after buying it 2 years ago at the Dior store in Munich. (Or maybe it should? Should I ask the Munich store whether they have more of the long discontinued bags?) She had sent me lots of photos including one of the serial number. I didn´t comment on it- her storyline doesn´t matter to me. I love the bag!

I love it!!

 

[pmburk]

Yep, I'm doing this! This year I've vowed not to purchase any new bags, sunglasses, bag accessories (makeup bags, keychains, bag charms, etc.) and cosmetics. I have SO much stuff and I need to work through what I have and appreciate it all.

 

[More bags]

I'm glad you got some mileage out of your outfit!
One small scarfie group is from friends I made here on tPF.
Another one for all H items (temporary suspended) is also from here - we had live meetups in NYC for eating and shopping. I miss those!
A third one (I just remembered there are three, LOL) is scarf collectors from WAAAAAY back, lovely ladies from all over, and it took me ages to get admitted to that group!

Thank you! Your groups sound fun and stylish! I laughed at the description of the third one, it took me ages to get admitted to that group!
You made it to the inner circle!

i had the chance to buy a sun motif bag like this for half the price or less but that was years ago.

HERMES Sun Motif Mini Flap Hand Bag ◯Y 3C Red Box Calf Vintage 01453 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for HERMES Sun Motif Mini Flap Hand Bag ◯Y 3C Red Box Calf Vintage 01453 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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i also passed on an ile de ShKi in great condition in porc (which is a fantastic hardy leather that wears and patinas beautifully. I was considering an art bag redo of one (I don’t remember if it was ostrich or not; I could be confusing it with another model) in something like silver metallic, but I didnt like to mix metals (ghw) so passed, and then forgot about it. . .

HERMES Ile De Shiki 2way Hand Bag Bicolor Navy Courchevel 12◯Y AK16883g | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for HERMES Ile De Shiki 2way Hand Bag Bicolor Navy Courchevel 12◯Y AK16883g at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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a few years ago, there were crinoline Kellys and birkins for relatively reasonably priced resale every summer. Now, only toile, and few and far between. And outrageously priced. I’m pretty sure this one, this summer was 16K which was an outrageous price, and now 19K, WTF. A crinoline or tri color Kelly used to be 3-6K usd. And a crinoline birkin, 5-7K. I always figured I had plenty of time to pick one up.

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Toile / Barenia Leather Palladium w/ Crinoline Bag Charm at 1stDibs | hermes toile bag, hermes birkin toile, birkin 30 barenia

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Forget the single color crinoline barenia birkins. You might as well try to find a unicorn.

here is a gorgeous vibrato Kelly, but the price is beyond the pale.

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Black Box & Vibrato Leather Palladium Hardware - 2000, D | eBay

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what does seem to be well priced now are Trim IIs (I don’t see many trim I) and bolides. I try to remember, they’re only bags and will come around again. What’s been impossible to find and repurchase are older CSGMs that I mistakenly let go. . . I could kick myself now. and the beautiful older CSGMs in great condition (from before my time as a collector) Malleries seller Little scarf fairy had a gorgeous lanieres pheasant from the 1990s that I thought would stay unsold bc of its price, and it’s gone. I do frequently check @sdsurfchick ’s site it’s all Goode for scarves, great quality, fair prices.

@BowieFan1971, saw your post below. I think you could rock bolder color (both brighter and darker) as well as the subtle warm tones you favor. Just saying in case you want to expand the rabbit hole and fall deeper Lol.

Wow, gorgeous choices. My favourite is the Vibrato Kelly - I like the way it is styled in the pics. No worries about me scooping it up, I will be admiring from afar.

Funny but true...I always loved scarves but never knew how to wear them and was intimidated, so they were not on my radar until last year. Well, now they are! I saw a commercial yesterday for Publishers Clearing House featuring Marie Osmond wearing a bold orange dress and royal blue jacket as is. No lie, the first thing I thought was “she needs a scarf to really tie that together.”

And down the rabbit hole I go...

I’ll meet you there, you’re not alone! You have a good eye for style and what works for you.

Time to be brave and show my first purchase of the year.

View attachment 4957143View attachment 4957144View attachment 4957149

Did I keep my goals in mind? Yes!

• no random purchases - definetely not random: Dior, not my exact era, but a close sibling, a kind of bag I didn´t have, yet, leopard print calfskin to make my inner diva happy.
• only buy what I love- I saw this one and fell for it head over heels!
• research, research, research- of course I did my research: I needed to see all the features to check for authenticity and I checked the price point. This bag sold for way less than any other one I saw for sale. The only thing I did not find out is the exact model name. Is this 2014 bag a Promenade pouch or a Miss Dior Promenade pouch... all I know is that it belongs into the evolution line that started with the New Lock and the designer should be Raf Simmons.
• what I don´t care for has to go- preferrably be sold- does not apply here
• use the proceeds to upgrade
• wear my handbags, clothes, shoes without fear of ruining them- I unwrapped this one and wore it for an errand no 30 minutes after receiving it. Good sign!

View attachment 4957147

• enjoy!- absolutely! I love leopard and I really like this size as a bridge between oly grabbing my wallet and wearing a full size handbag.

Re research: I really had to laugh when the seller told me she had worn this bag only twice after buying it 2 years ago at the Dior store in Munich. (Or maybe it should? Should I ask the Munich store whether they have more of the long discontinued bags?) She had sent me lots of photos including one of the serial number. I didn´t comment on it- her storyline doesn´t matter to me. I love the bag!

Congratulations @cowgirlsboots! She is gorgeous! I like how you styled this, you’re rocking this bag!

I LOVE THIS!!!!!! If I could choose only one print to wear my whole life, it would be leopard! Love it best in calf hair! Too bad so many vintage calf hair bags are threadbare in places. They knew how to do it really right in the 50’s and early 60’s!

I have not worn this yet...calf hair and pleather, but I loved it. View attachment 4957161

This is a great looking beauty. I hope you will wear it soon!

This worked for me. I set aside (put out of sight) bags I wasn't ever going for; mind you, when I took them out of the OMG Closet I hadn't thought of them for a while ... and about a month later, not giving them any thought at all I knew it was time to move them on.

I have 12 bags now, and I must keep it at that amount, because 13 is unlucky, uneven, and not nice.

I am genuinely intrigued about which spectacular bags made your beautiful dozen. How did you curate your bag wardrobe? What guiding principles, styles, colours do you include in your thought process? Any tips?

@jblended - I don't think thirty-something is a shocking number of bags to have, in the least. I do think that at that point it's important to be aware of what you have and at least pull them out to look at once in awhile (which I know you do). I feel like once a bag is in your collection, it's nice because it's paid for, so it's basically free to use without the stress of having to spend more money- I'm not sure if that mindset makes sense.

@cowgirlsboots I LOVE this! I applaud you for being really intentional with this purchase and it looks FABULOUS on you!

On the other hand, I had my first real temptation of 2021 with the new coach madison convertible mini backpack. I'm a sucker for the idea of a convertible backpack but was able to talk myself out of it because a) it would be too big as a bag in a bag, b) I think that on me, mini backpacks look ridiculous and I often wonder if it's mini, do I REALLY need to wear it as a backpack? and c) I have things that I am using that I love more.

In other news, it's my baby's 4 month appt today. The time is flying by! I just want to freeze time for just one second and remember every detail about my kids at this age before it floats away...

Congrats on your baby being 4 months old. They do grow so quickly! Take lots of pictures because they change so much and time flies by. I am sure you’re already doing that.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

My Desmond & Dempsey boyfriend lounge shirt arrived in lightning speed and it definitely, on first impression, is a high end crisp stiff cotton button down I would wear with jeans! I love the embroidery! I can't imagine it described as pyjamas or anything close to that but that's just me.
I'm seriously considering pyjamas in a fun print from them in a second order. But it would be that or another one of these shirts in pink, which I love. Can't splurge on both without feeling excessive....so which one should it be.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I'm enjoying my new shirt, and flopping for a break with TPF and a refreshment.

 

[880]

Time to be brave and show my first purchase of the year.

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Did I keep my goals in mind? Yes!

• no random purchases - definetely not random: Dior, not my exact era, but a close sibling, a kind of bag I didn´t have, yet, leopard print calfskin to make my inner diva happy.
• only buy what I love- I saw this one and fell for it head over heels!
• research, research, research- of course I did my research: I needed to see all the features to check for authenticity and I checked the price point. This bag sold for way less than any other one I saw for sale. The only thing I did not find out is the exact model name. Is this 2014 bag a Promenade pouch or a Miss Dior Promenade pouch... all I know is that it belongs into the evolution line that started with the New Lock and the designer should be Raf Simmons.
• what I don´t care for has to go- preferrably be sold- does not apply here
• use the proceeds to upgrade
• wear my handbags, clothes, shoes without fear of ruining them- I unwrapped this one and wore it for an errand no 30 minutes after receiving it. Good sign!

View attachment 4957147

• enjoy!- absolutely! I love leopard and I really like this size as a bridge between oly grabbing my wallet and wearing a full size handbag.

Re research: I really had to laugh when the seller told me she had worn this bag only twice after buying it 2 years ago at the Dior store in Munich. (Or maybe it should? Should I ask the Munich store whether they have more of the long discontinued bags?) She had sent me lots of photos including one of the serial number. I didn´t comment on it- her storyline doesn´t matter to me. I love the bag!

Love this on you!
@jayohwhy, congrats on your baby’s four month mark! Cherish these moments!
@indiaink, 12 bags! Wow! So happy for you!

 

[Cookiefiend]

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I'm enjoying my new shirt, and flopping for a break with TPF and a refreshment.

Very cute!

 

[dcooney4]

This worked for me. I set aside (put out of sight) bags I wasn't ever going for; mind you, when I took them out of the OMG Closet I hadn't thought of them for a while ... and about a month later, not giving them any thought at all I knew it was time to move them on.

I have 12 bags now, and I must keep it at that amount, because 13 is unlucky, uneven, and not nice.

Twelve bags total? Does that include your Plg ? That is amazing.