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

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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.
 
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Sparkletastic said:
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… :-s

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. :whut:

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. :lol: 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!)

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Sorry it didn't work out, I know it's not you, but I think it's going to be FAB on the right person. I'm not sure I could let it go as the logo is fairly innocuous, loving the medusa icon, I'd just coil the strap around my hand and wear it s a 'clutch'. These ol' skool Versace in yer face pieces are really hot right now so you should have no trouble selling it on.

We can never tell from pics until we try it in person, it's great you know your style, hopefully this piece will find its forever home soon.
 
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Sparkletastic said:
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… :-s

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. :whut:

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. :lol: 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!)

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Well, sorry it didn't work out for you.
But that someone who could appreciate this bag would be ME! LOL!:lol::lol::lol:
I think it's gorgeous and not gaudy at all as an accent piece.:biggrin: I mostly wear dark, neutral, solid colored clothes, so this would work into my wardrobe perfectly.
However, I am not looking for a round nor a gold bag, as I have both a circle bag and several small gold bags I currently love from my collection.:smile:
Good luck finding your perfect bag. Google might find one for you as it did for me.:lol:
 
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JenJBS said:
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.
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It's fascinating how the universe works because I woke up wanting to outright return it. I can't accept the floor model especially for that kind of money. I can feel good about purchasing an item from a single seller instead of a compant ( love Coach but secondhand is where it's at!)

Remember how I said that I am allowed to purchase one of those bigger soho flaps on Poshmark when I see it? I finally found one in decent shape for a decent price.
My low buy continues. I've spent little money on areas that cause inner contention.
 

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SakuraSakura said:
It's fascinating how the universe works because I woke up wanting to outright return it. I can't accept the floor model especially for that kind of money. I can feel good about purchasing an item from a single seller instead of a compant ( love Coach but secondhand is where it's at!)

Remember how I said that I am allowed to purchase one of those bigger soho flaps on Poshmark when I see it? I finally found one in decent shape for a decent price.
My low buy continues. I've spent little money on areas that cause inner contention.
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Now they're a family!
 

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Sunshine mama said:
Hello everyone.
This particular bag was not on my radar at all, but Google knew it before I did. :biggrin: 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. :lol:
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. :biggrin:
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.:smile:
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.:biggrin:View attachment 5289533View attachment 5289534View attachment 5289543
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That’s gorgeous!!!!!
 
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Shattered but feeling content: I just finished a long due round of wardrobe purge. I went through the actual wardrobe and 3 big suitcases buried in my storage room, filled a throw out bag and a box of dresses fit to be sold on. The rest is back in the wardrobe and now 2 suitcases and I at least have a vague idea where is what.

Still my room is a mess. Yesterday DH dragged me to a house clearance ("take what you want for free") and I came back with an arm full of old lady´s clothes and shoes. Not vintage, unfortunately. Most looks fit to be sold on, though.
What I´m keeping is "grandpa´s" Sunday best pinstripe suit in the hope of altering it into a suit for myself, the detachable fur trim from an anorak and a nice herringbone wool car coat that after taking about 5 sizes out and some more alterations should be a nice piece to own...
 
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Sparkletastic said:
1) Loving the Viking! :giggle:
2) Some options:

• Wear with a second mini metallic bag (double bags have been on trend)
• Extreme: have a cobbler replace the strap with a metallic chain
• Extreme: remove the handle and use as a clutch
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Love all three bullet points, especially the first.
I think the 1st and the 2nd ideas would work well together too.
 
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papertiger said:
Not to entice but some pouches are on sale on R%StG

https://www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/factfinder/result/?query=pouches

They used to do velvet picture with zip pouches too (like small cushion covers) no idea where those are online :sad: .
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My faves….one as a hidden-in-your-bag reminder when you feel beat up or overwhelmed, the other cuz it’s my truth AND it’s a quote from the fierce-before-it-was-a-thing, Beyonce-wishes-she-could-be-this-fierce Grace Jones.347B57A4-35F2-45A8-A379-08E825B7F536.jpegDABD35E4-0A7D-4245-A69B-53B1863B516B.jpeg
 
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