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.

 

[papertiger]

Agree with both suggestions. But, I have no problem thinking of business casual or more formal options. I can’t figure out a casual option - and my life is far more casual now (much to my frustration.)

Perhaps trouser jeans (which I don’t own) and a cream sweater or crisp white top????

Apart from wearing a short light-denim Superdry skirt today rather than jeans, that's what I'm wearing. Remove my opaque black leggings and I can see gold sandals. Beautiful.

 

[papertiger]

I'm so glad I asked you guys. Seriously.

The Loewe 'No Face' cardholder is almost the same price as an H Calvi - that's crazy no? I don't need another Calvi (same beautiful cw options atm) so do I need a black cardholder I wouldn't be able to find in my bag unless the right way up?

I will look at everyone else's goodies on the Loewe thread and be very happy for them, but I must sit on my hands.

It's the fairly inexpensive (relatively speaking) that are sometimes the most difficult to resist.

 

[Sparkletastic]

It's the worst feeling when you don't feel right in your body.

What you have got going for you is a love of healthy foods

We are here for you

Thank you for the support!!! In 2021, I went from fit and healthy to bed ridden, weak, weirdly shaven head and loopy in an instant with the surgery. Then my friends and family “supported” me with yummy junk-y comfort food which has put on the pounds. I don’t feel like me. I don’t feel sparkly. And Covid is just an added yawning, relentless negative pressure.

The good thing is I’ve finally started developing a mindfulness practice - meditation, breath work, yoga, journaling. I did NOT enjoy any of that before. Now I really look forward to it each day.

Dragging myself back into the light…

 

[Cookiefiend]

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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What a wonderful gift! They're a marvelous color!

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 5289534View attachment 5289543

LOVE it! I've been looking at them for years, do tell us how you like it when you carry it!

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.View attachment 5289635View attachment 5289636

bwahahahaa - awesome!
I have a very small bag that I'll sometimes use for lipstick in a small purse - it says 'Fancy *****' on it with a picture of a French Poodle. Makes me laugh!

Use the bag: Prussian Blue Coach Rogue & Ferragamo wallet
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Gorgeous gorgeous color!

I'm so glad I asked you guys. Seriously.

The Loewe 'No Face' cardholder is almost the same price as an H Calvi - that's crazy no? I don't need another Calvi (same beautiful cw options atm) so do I need a black cardholder I wouldn't be able to find in my bag unless the right way up?

I will look at everyone else's goodies on the Loewe thread and be very happy for them, but I must sit on my hands.

It's the fairly inexpensive (relatively speaking) that are sometimes the most difficult to resist.

Yeah... you don't need it! Bright, fun SLGs are much better!
(I did lust over Loewe's My Neighbor Totoro though - so I understand )

 

[papertiger]

Thank you for the support!!! In 2021, I went from fit and healthy to bed ridden, weak, weirdly shaven head and loopy in an instant with the surgery. Then my friends and family “supported” me with yummy junk-y comfort food which has put on the pounds. I don’t feel like me. I don’t feel sparkly. And Covid is just an added yawning, relentless negative pressure.

The good thing is I’ve finally started developing a mindfulness practice - meditation, breath work, yoga, journaling. I did NOT enjoy any of that before. Now I really look forward to it each day.

Dragging myself back into the light…

Yup, me too.

I started Ashtanga yoga once or twice a week when visiting my mother in hospital (IC and long stay) and my job was just OK. I've kept up my practice, doing it almost everyday at home, just now again in-class. Thank goodness I started this when I did, everything since has sorely tested me (apart from work - I now love my work)

I bought a Bullet Point Journal book a couple of years ago but it seems so damn complicated If you have any secrets let me know. I've been learning French for a year though - kinda getting better slowly.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Yup, me too.

I started Ashtanga yoga once or twice a week when visiting my mother in hospital (IC and long stay) and my job was just OK. I've kept up my practice, doing it almost everyday at home, just now again in-class. Thank goodness I started this when I did, everything since has sorely tested me (apart from work - I now love my work)

I bought a Bullet Point Journal book a couple of years ago but it seems so damn complicated If you have any secrets let me know. I've been learning French for a year though - kinda getting better slowly.

One of my less than desirable traits is I’m a perfectionist. I’ve been working on this for years but it’s still a trap I can get into.

This practice is the first time I’ve embraced a journey of gentle increasing progress with nothing but self love as I proceed. So, i just picked a pretty journal, use a number of different meditation aids and enjoy beginner yoga. I honestly think learning peace and acceptance (vs being excellence and expertise oriented) through this process is the best lesson I’m learning.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

My Bottega Veneta Gold knot. Hard to capture the glow of the metal, given all the cloudy days we have here.

 

[Katinahat]

Thank you for the support!!! In 2021, I went from fit and healthy to bed ridden, weak, weirdly shaven head and loopy in an instant with the surgery. Then my friends and family “supported” me with yummy junk-y comfort food which has put on the pounds. I don’t feel like me. I don’t feel sparkly. And Covid is just an added yawning, relentless negative pressure.

The good thing is I’ve finally started developing a mindfulness practice - meditation, breath work, yoga, journaling. I did NOT enjoy any of that before. Now I really look forward to it each day.

Dragging myself back into the light…

I am so with you on all of these things. I’m really pleased to hear they work for you and you enjoy them. I was so anti mindfulness before but I’ve taken the bits that work for me with help from a wonderful Dialectical Behaviour Therapist. I don’t recognise myself anymore with all the meditation, yoga and journaling. I’ve even written a few poems!! It’s hard to fit it all in now I’m back at work full time too and it’s crazy with staff shortages.

 

[Katinahat]

Yup, me too.

I started Ashtanga yoga once or twice a week when visiting my mother in hospital (IC and long stay) and my job was just OK. I've kept up my practice, doing it almost everyday at home, just now again in-class. Thank goodness I started this when I did, everything since has sorely tested me (apart from work - I now love my work)

I bought a Bullet Point Journal book a couple of years ago but it seems so damn complicated If you have any secrets let me know. I've been learning French for a year though - kinda getting better slowly.

I highly recommend the 5 minute journal which is available on Amazon or as an app. It’s used by quite a few celebs. It’s a gratitude journal. I use the app version as I prefer to type and it allows me to add more ad-lib sections but I know people who like the written version for something quick and positive.

 

[Katinahat]

I’m interested in your opinions please. This Coach Madison arrived today. New but in the sales. I was thinking of carrying it to a wedding at Easter. I’ve got a few dresses it goes with nicely but my black Mulberry Lily goes with them too so I don’t need it and I’m not shopping my collection. I haven’t carried the black Lily as much as I thought due to Covid (hardly go out) but I know I’ll use it loads over the years. Pink just seems more wedding like and I do really love pink…

 

[Sparkletastic]

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My Bottega Veneta Gold knot. Hard to capture the glow of the metal, given all the cloudy days we have here.

Ooooooh! Gorgeous! Maybe this is what I need to look at. How much does it hold? My bags have to hold small wallet & sunglasses minimum.

I am so with you on all of these things. I’m really pleased to hear they work for you and you enjoy them. I was so anti mindfulness before but I’ve taken the bits that work for me with help from a wonderful Dialectical Behaviour Therapist. I don’t recognise myself anymore with all the meditation, yoga and journaling. I’ve even written a few poems!! It’s hard to fit it all in now I’m back at work full time too and it’s crazy with staff shortages.

Yeah, I heartily and ignorantly pooh poohed mindfulness work prior.
I’ve heard DBT can be very helpful for certain needs. I’m looking into EMDR to process past trauma.

I highly recommend the 5 minute journal which is available on Amazon or as an app. It’s used by quite a few celebs. It’s a gratitude journal. I use the app version as I prefer to type and it allows me to add more ad-lib sections but I know people who like the written version for something quick and positive.

I’m grumpy right now. And, given I normally am never grumpy, it feels like an alien presence in my poor little skull.

My neurosurgeon said this is not uncommon at this stage of recovery but grrrrr. But, daily gratitude seems like like a farce to me now. I know intellectually it’s brain recovery/ dosrupted hormone based but it feels real.

 

[papertiger]

I’m interested in your opinions please. This Coach Madison arrived today. New but in the sales. I was thinking of carrying it to a wedding at Easter. I’ve got a few dresses it goes with nicely but my black Mulberry Lily goes with them too so I don’t need it and I’m not shopping my collection. I haven’t carried the black Lily as much as I thought due to Covid (hardly go out) but I know I’ll use it loads over the years. Pink just seems more wedding like and I do really love pink…

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One of my fave occasion bags is a similar colour and size Gucci but with shw (called Interlocking). People who know my prefs will be perplexed that I chose a pink bag with a chain but pink is great as a pop and with small sizes I don't mind a nice chain. it's a really up-beat happy and useful bag and I've used it a lot. For those that match accessories, I am not colour blind, the red hat, pink bag and red/pink/purple scarf and dark purple shoes are meant.

 

[Katinahat]

Ooooooh! Gorgeous! Maybe this is what I need to look at. How much does it hold? My bags have to hold small wallet & sunglasses minimum.
Yeah, I heartily and ignorantly pooh poohed mindfulness work prior.
I’ve heard DBT can be very helpful for certain needs. I’m looking into EMDR to process past trauma. I’m grumpy right now. And, given I normally am never grumpy, it feels like an alien presence in my poor little skull.

My neurosurgeon said this is not uncommon at this stage of recovery but grrrrr. But, daily gratitude seems like like a farce to me now. I know intellectually it’s brain recovery/ dosrupted hormone based but it feels real.

We may have a lot in common. I’m sitting looking at a Harbinger DBT Skills Workbook for PTSD that I’ve worked through with a psychologist. It’s been very helpful. EMDR is meant to be brilliant when you are ready for it. Good luck. I get what you mean about the gratitude stuff. Somethings don’t always resonate.

 

[Katinahat]

One of my fave occasion bags is a similar colour and size Gucci but with shw (called Interlocking). People who know my prefs will be perplexed that I chose a pink bag with a chain but pink is great as a pop and with small sizes I don't mind a nice chain. it's a really up-beat happy and useful bag and I've used it a lot. For those that match accessories, I am not colour blind, the red hat, pink bag and red/pink/purple scarf and dark purple shoes are meant.

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Another pink fan! I think you look wonderful here.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Agree with both suggestions. But, I have no problem thinking of business casual or more formal options. I can’t figure out a casual option - and my life is far more casual now (much to my frustration.)

Perhaps trouser jeans (which I don’t own) and a cream sweater or crisp white top????

What about high quality black jogging pants and a very simple cream silk longsleeve shirt with a waterfall collar?