2022 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Anyone else?

[Katinahat]

2 Aug - brand showcase: A-F
4 Sept - brand showcase: G-L
11 Sept - brand showcase: M-R
18 Sept - brand showcase: S-Z
25 Sept - totes
2 Oct - satchels
9 Oct - crossbodies inc WOCS
16 Oct - shoulder bags
23 Oct - bucket bags
30 Oct - clutches
6 Nov - backpacks
13 Nov - bags that don’t count
20 Nov - pairing bags with shoes
27 Nov - pairing bags with other accessories
4 Dec - bag storage
11 Dec - SLGs
18 Dec - charms

Challenges:
Sept - bags in different locations
Oct - Halloween: wear orange or black bags
Nov - International Merlot Day: wear wine coloured bags or pair bags with wine.
Dec - use the bag.

 

[dcooney4]

I am making good on my resolution to give up on my too big, too heavy ziparound continental wallet, and replace it with something smaller and lighter I will actually use from within my own collection. No buying a new wallet in 2022.

I've had a really nice relationship with Rose City Totes over the years. They made a custom crossbody for me out of my own choice of fabric that is really my very favorite go-to bag, and they made a custom messenger bag for my husband that garners him a lot of attention whenever he carries it to his special events. They even repaired the zipper of my beloved crossbody free of charge when it broke.

Many years ago, I bought several yards of this green silk brocade fabric with no idea what I was going to do with it. I certainly don't sew much. But the fabric was just so beautiful, I had to have it anyway. After years of the brocade sitting in a closet, I mailed it to Rose City Totes as a gift, encouraging them to make beautiful bags out of it for other people so the fabric could finally be put to good use. They were so kind, they used some of the brocade to make me this little single-zip wallet and coin purse free of charge. I have transferred my cash and cards into the wallet, which is dramatically thinner and lighter than my Kate Spade "brick." I suspect the brocade is not going to be durable for years and years of wallet use, but I am going to enjoy its beauty and the story behind it for as long as it lasts.

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Wow they are really lovely.

 

[dcooney4]

Ooooohkaaaay…

So, in December I added 3 bags and my little action figure Dior bag to my collection. The last “real” bag to arrive is this gold Versace round camera bag. I’d wanted a smaller gold bag than my Chanel Boy and thought this would be a fun option.

Well… hmmm…

The pluses are that despite the round shape it can fit all my essentials, I can wear it shoulder or crossbody and the darker gold metal chain, etc. works with the darker gold Valentino strappy heels I own.

The negative is the bag just isn’t “me”. No offense to anyone who may own this bag but it lands as the worst of the Versace brand which at times could get a little obnoxious and gauche. It kinda screams 80’s big hair, shoulder pads and baby Benz crowd to me.

I’m sure someone else can pull off this bag flawlessly. So, I’m not even going to stress over it. I knew it was a chancy buy and I just came up snake eyes… or craps… or whatever is bad in gambling. I paid almost nothing for it and will list it for less. (DD recoiled in horror at the thought I’d send it to her. I think I’ll the suggestion sent her into therapy. LOL!)

The hunt for a smallish, non evening gold bag continues!View attachment 5289172

You crack me up.

 

[whateve]

Ooooohkaaaay…

So, in December I added 3 bags and my little action figure Dior bag to my collection. The last “real” bag to arrive is this gold Versace round camera bag. I’d wanted a smaller gold bag than my Chanel Boy and thought this would be a fun option.

Well… hmmm…

The pluses are that despite the round shape it can fit all my essentials, I can wear it shoulder or crossbody and the darker gold metal chain, etc. works with the darker gold Valentino strappy heels I own.

The negative is the bag just isn’t “me”. No offense to anyone who may own this bag but it lands as the worst of the Versace brand which at times could get a little obnoxious and gauche. It kinda screams 80’s big hair, shoulder pads and baby Benz crowd to me.

I’m sure someone else can pull off this bag flawlessly. So, I’m not even going to stress over it. I knew it was a chancy buy and I just came up snake eyes… or craps… or whatever is bad in gambling. I paid almost nothing for it and will list it for less. (DD recoiled in horror at the thought I’d send it to her. I think I’ll the suggestion sent her into therapy. LOL!)

The hunt for a smallish, non evening gold bag continues!View attachment 5289172

That's a shame. I can see why it didn't work for you.

 

[SakuraSakura]

Hi everybody! I received the quilted lunchbox in faded blush... I have to say, perhaps it's the fact that I just worked twelve hours but I don't like it. The colour looks much peachier online. I will sadly be returning it. I'm hoping that the lime version is in... but they only have the floor model for sale. I don't know how I feel about buying the floor model either. Eugh.

I hope you've all had a lovely day.

 

[Jereni]

Thanks very much. It’s very cheery isn’t it. It has several long slips for notes, a central zip for coins and 12 cards slots (6 on each side). Not sure if these quick snaps show it to best advantage. It just fits my iPhone 13 inside too if needed.
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Pretty pretty color! That’s super useful that it can fit your phone.

So sorry to hear that 2021 was rough for you!

Ooooohkaaaay…

So, in December I added 3 bags and my little action figure Dior bag to my collection. The last “real” bag to arrive is this gold Versace round camera bag. I’d wanted a smaller gold bag than my Chanel Boy and thought this would be a fun option.

Well… hmmm…

The pluses are that despite the round shape it can fit all my essentials, I can wear it shoulder or crossbody and the darker gold metal chain, etc. works with the darker gold Valentino strappy heels I own.

The negative is the bag just isn’t “me”. No offense to anyone who may own this bag but it lands as the worst of the Versace brand which at times could get a little obnoxious and gauche. It kinda screams 80’s big hair, shoulder pads and baby Benz crowd to me.

I’m sure someone else can pull off this bag flawlessly. So, I’m not even going to stress over it. I knew it was a chancy buy and I just came up snake eyes… or craps… or whatever is bad in gambling. I paid almost nothing for it and will list it for less. (DD recoiled in horror at the thought I’d send it to her. I think I’ll the suggestion sent her into therapy. LOL!)

The hunt for a smallish, non evening gold bag continues!View attachment 5289172

I’m sorry this didn’t work out!!! I do agree with your assessment of it tho. It wouldn’t be ‘me’ either.

 

[Jereni]

Thread… I need your help in shopping my closet.

Of all my bags currently, this is the one I have to force into rotation. I really don’t want to sell it, I want it to find a new way to make it spark joy. Any thoughts on how I could adapt this bag to change things up?

Forgive the Viking lurking in the background…

 

[BowieFan1971]

I am making good on my resolution to give up on my too big, too heavy ziparound continental wallet, and replace it with something smaller and lighter I will actually use from within my own collection. No buying a new wallet in 2022.

I've had a really nice relationship with Rose City Totes over the years. They made a custom crossbody for me out of my own choice of fabric that is really my very favorite go-to bag, and they made a custom messenger bag for my husband that garners him a lot of attention whenever he carries it to his special events. They even repaired the zipper of my beloved crossbody free of charge when it broke.

Many years ago, I bought several yards of this green silk brocade fabric with no idea what I was going to do with it. I certainly don't sew much. But the fabric was just so beautiful, I had to have it anyway. After years of the brocade sitting in a closet, I mailed it to Rose City Totes as a gift, encouraging them to make beautiful bags out of it for other people so the fabric could finally be put to good use. They were so kind, they used some of the brocade to make me this little single-zip wallet and coin purse free of charge. I have transferred my cash and cards into the wallet, which is dramatically thinner and lighter than my Kate Spade "brick." I suspect the brocade is not going to be durable for years and years of wallet use, but I am going to enjoy its beauty and the story behind it for as long as it lasts.

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Gorgeous color!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Ooooohkaaaay…

So, in December I added 3 bags and my little action figure Dior bag to my collection. The last “real” bag to arrive is this gold Versace round camera bag. I’d wanted a smaller gold bag than my Chanel Boy and thought this would be a fun option.

Well… hmmm…

The pluses are that despite the round shape it can fit all my essentials, I can wear it shoulder or crossbody and the darker gold metal chain, etc. works with the darker gold Valentino strappy heels I own.

The negative is the bag just isn’t “me”. No offense to anyone who may own this bag but it lands as the worst of the Versace brand which at times could get a little obnoxious and gauche. It kinda screams 80’s big hair, shoulder pads and baby Benz crowd to me.

I’m sure someone else can pull off this bag flawlessly. So, I’m not even going to stress over it. I knew it was a chancy buy and I just came up snake eyes… or craps… or whatever is bad in gambling. I paid almost nothing for it and will list it for less. (DD recoiled in horror at the thought I’d send it to her. I think I’ll the suggestion sent her into therapy. LOL!)

The hunt for a smallish, non evening gold bag continues!View attachment 5289172

That bag is kinda scary….looks like a bag the lead in the movie Showgirls would carry…

 

[JenJBS]

Hi everybody! I received the quilted lunchbox in faded blush... I have to say, perhaps it's the fact that I just worked twelve hours but I don't like it. The colour looks much peachier online. I will sadly be returning it. I'm hoping that the lime version is in... but they only have the floor model for sale. I don't know how I feel about buying the floor model either. Eugh.

I hope you've all had a lovely day.

Sorry the bag wasn't what you wanted. Buying a floor model is sort of like buying used. They should offer them at a discount.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Thread… I need your help in shopping my closet.

Of all my bags currently, this is the one I have to force into rotation. I really don’t want to sell it, I want it to find a new way to make it spark joy. Any thoughts on how I could adapt this bag to change things up?

Forgive the Viking lurking in the background…

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1) Loving the Viking!
2) Some options:
• Wear with something lush like crushed deep red or emerald velvet to contrast with it’s more linear / structured design
• Wear with a second mini metallic bag (double bags have been on trend)
• Wear with a “Candian suit”. I’ve read that all denim outfits are in again.
• Go semi-monochromatic and wear shades of very close in caramel, dark beige, etc.
• Extreme: have a cobbler replace the strap with a metallic chain
• Extreme: remove the handle and use as a clutch

That bag is kinda scary….looks like a bag the lead in the movie Showgirls would carry…

Running to look up the movie!

 

[mariliz11]

Use the bag #1
1998 Speedy 25View attachment 5288635

Love the patina, my Speedy 30 looks almost like that too and because of that I avoided carrying but looking at yours makes it look as more of a classic, reminds me of Paris haha! Need to try carrying mine too

Thread… I need your help in shopping my closet.

Of all my bags currently, this is the one I have to force into rotation. I really don’t want to sell it, I want it to find a new way to make it spark joy. Any thoughts on how I could adapt this bag to change things up?

Forgive the Viking lurking in the background…

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I love the color. I would suggest too trying a monochromatic outfit, all black or cream/beige/camel. I can picture it with a long oversize camel coat or a shearling one. I think it's a very versatile bag!

 

[Sunshine mama]

Hello everyone.
This particular bag was not on my radar at all, but Google knew it before I did. So maybe it WAS on my radar.
I googled a "small leather top handle bag", and this bag was lined up among many other top handle bags, and I immediately fell in love with the style of this one, which is a small flap trapezoidal top handle bag.
I had seen the brand Asprey before, but never really considered this design house as it was too pricey for a brand I didn't know much about.
But at a preloved price point, I felt like this was the bag that I didn't know I needed.
So when I tried to look up this bag, it was impossible to find this exact model, but I found new versions of this bag and it's simply called 167.
I didn't know why it was called 167, but upon more research, it seems like it is named after Aspreys's first flagship store which was located on 167 Bond Street in London.
The lining on the inside of the zipped pocket of this bag has a print that says 167 Bond Street on it too. So I'm thinking that my bag is perhaps the original 167 bag.
Anyway, sorry for rambling on and making a short story long.
I just simply wanted to drop in and say that this bag was my last bag purchase of 2021, but my first bag of 2022.
The first picture is the bag on my sofa looking relaxed and glam, and the second picture is the bag looking fresh with some greenery.

 

[papertiger]

I am making good on my resolution to give up on my too big, too heavy ziparound continental wallet, and replace it with something smaller and lighter I will actually use from within my own collection. No buying a new wallet in 2022.

I've had a really nice relationship with Rose City Totes over the years. They made a custom crossbody for me out of my own choice of fabric that is really my very favorite go-to bag, and they made a custom messenger bag for my husband that garners him a lot of attention whenever he carries it to his special events. They even repaired the zipper of my beloved crossbody free of charge when it broke.

Many years ago, I bought several yards of this green silk brocade fabric with no idea what I was going to do with it. I certainly don't sew much. But the fabric was just so beautiful, I had to have it anyway. After years of the brocade sitting in a closet, I mailed it to Rose City Totes as a gift, encouraging them to make beautiful bags out of it for other people so the fabric could finally be put to good use. They were so kind, they used some of the brocade to make me this little single-zip wallet and coin purse free of charge. I have transferred my cash and cards into the wallet, which is dramatically thinner and lighter than my Kate Spade "brick." I suspect the brocade is not going to be durable for years and years of wallet use, but I am going to enjoy its beauty and the story behind it for as long as it lasts.

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Cottage industry idea right there. The are so beautiful and you get to see that beautiful material every day. The perfect colour for happiness and must feel so good to the touch.

I always use pouches, pencil, wash or cosmetic, in my bags. I use a zip-up pale-blue suede Loewe in my H Evie 29 that is almost the same size as the bag. The black unlined interior has made the Loewe appear dirtier (although most will brush off) but I had that pouch for years hanging around, not knowing what to do with it and so it's better to use it. It means my cards are zipped away and my work ID and keys are held down in the bottom (security and absent-mindedness always a concern in a major city computing through international station).

Flat for hobo, wedge or flat for structured. There is no 'black hole' syndrome or having to buy lots of sizes of expensive organisers for my different size/shape bags.

 

[papertiger]

Hello everyone.
This particular bag was not on my radar at all, but Google knew it before I did. So maybe it WAS on my radar.
I googled a "small leather top handle bag", and this bag was lined up among many other top handle bags, and I immediately fell in love with the style of this one, which is a small flap trapezoidal top handle bag.
I had seen the brand Asprey before, but never really considered this design house as it was too pricey for a brand I didn't know much about.
But at a preloved price point, I felt like this was the bag that I didn't know I needed.
So when I tried to look up this bag, it was impossible to find this exact model, but I found new versions of this bag and it's simply called 167.
I didn't know why it was called 167, but upon more research, it seems like it is named after Aspreys's first flagship store which was located on 167 Bond Street in London.
The lining on the inside of the zipped pocket of this bag has a print that says 167 Bond Street on it too. So I'm thinking that my bag is perhaps the original 167 bag.
Anyway, sorry for rambling on and making a short story long.
I just simply wanted to drop in and say that this bag was my last bag purchase of 2021, but my first bag of 2022.
The first picture is the bag on my sofa looking relaxed and glam, and the second picture is the bag looking fresh with some greenery.View attachment 5289533View attachment 5289534

I'm a big fan of Asprey and have some lovely jewellery and silverware from them. Totally stunning bag.

BTW, Asprey only moved from 167 Old Bond St very recently (as in months ago). The take-over investment company sold the building to Hermes a few years ago and Asprey could no longer pay the very large rent (they are now in William and Sons old building in Bruton St).

They also have a bag called the 1781 after the date the company was founded. They are one of the oldest luxury stores in Europe, older than Vuitton (1854) Hermes (1837) or Delvaux (1829). Once famous for their leather boxes their handbags are now made in Italy but the quality is impeccable.

Huge congratulations .

 

[Sunshine mama]

I'm a big fan of Asprey and have some lovely jewellery and silverware from them. Totally stunning bag.

BTW, Asprey only moved from 167 Old Bond St very recently (as in months ago). The take-over investment company sold the building to Hermes a few years ago and Asprey could no longer pay the very large rent (they are now in William and Sons old building in Bruton St).

They also have a bag called the 1781 after the date the company was founded. They are one of the oldest luxury stores in Europe, older than Vuitton (1854) Hermes (1837) or Delvaux (1829). Once famous for their leather boxes their handbags are now made in Italy but the quality is impeccable.

Huge congratulations .

Thank you for all the information! That's really good to know.