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.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

@cowgirlsboots , Thanks so much! I love your taste. I was spending some time lurking on the chanel in Singapore thread, and the girls there looked amazing with the 22, but I think ones build has a lot to do with it. The boy bag was mislabeled as a mini; it might be size small At 8 inches wide, 2.5 deep, IDK. The plexi i think refers to the embellishment. I read the description more closely and the body is patent I will post action pics when I receive it!
hugs

ETA: I used to love the old lucite vanity handbags


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I adore both bags you chose!
The Boy screams your name. It´s so special and in my eyes will instantly feel at home in your wardrobe.
The plexi embellished bag is a dreamy art piece! A timeless one!
Hopefully they arrive soon and in exactly the described condition. I´m so much looking forward to your styling photos!

 

[essiedub]

I went out Thurs on a (posh) site-visit and had the opportunity to wear my new Gucci all-black BTH along with my practical, ever-faithful Evie. Looked great in the evening when I went to see an exhibition/dinner at the Mandrake hotel (think luxe contemporary-gothic).

In the middle of the day I tried some jewellery at Asprey, although they didn't have the bracelet or earrings I really wanted to try on (my fault - it was an impromptu visit). I also looked at work bags (such pretty colours). Asprey made the famous red case that our (UK) Chancellor carries on budget day, and they are mostly famed for bags and boxes besides jewellery. They had more casual laptop cases, I looked at cranberry, light-grey and lapis, or this proper red briefcase, one of the nicest briefcases I've ever seen. No strap though.

I have always had a thing for nice briefcases and work bags, even more than handbags. I guess because I spend most my 'out' going to and from work. I was going to buy an Hermes Box Sac Depeche 'one day' new or preloved, but I think I prefer this. The question is, would I get enough use out of it. Recently, my favourite baggage combo for work is my Evie, laptop sleeve in a tote, usually handheld because my work laptop is old and heavy.

What are your feelings/requirements towards work bags? Do they count? Do you care about the appearance of the bag as much as your handbags? Do you care about the appearance as mush as the practicality.

Other pics are on my phone which is being charged but here's a couple I already uploaded to my laptop. Old one of my BTH. I think it's a lucky bag for me, I certainly feel great carrying it.

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I love briefcases! And I really love this red one. I have this obsession with everything being contained in one “vessel.” it’s just so much more polished. Back in the day when I was corporate, my briefcase was the main event; inside it would be the smaller bag that I’d take out on a lunch run. These days, I am more casual with the larger totes that contain everything. But they still need to be nice totes. It’s all about that finished look. I still have that briefcase and have been thinking about what to do with it. I’ll post it later.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Amaranth and Pomme are my favorite Vernis colors. I was afraid of finger prints and the delicate nature of the bags combined with the cost when they were available. I regretted not getting one though.

Pomme is my favorite too, but Rouge is nice too! Vernis is beautiful in whatever navy blue is called too (Bleu Nuit?)

 

[whateve]

i love your photos ! Contemporary gothic indeed



yes they count.
practicality in a work bag is more important bc of weight of contents/ease of carry
yes, appearance matters; a hand carry is nice if you do not want to mess up RTW, but it’s heavy
my concern with running a strap under the bottom is whether the flap can hold the weight without buckling, and what to do with the strap once you open the bag. I don’t mind makeshift with recreational purchases, but do mind with purchases meant to be practical. the larger the Bag and rhe more it carries, the more I want it to be neutral and low key. But, that pop of red is magnificent

@cowgirlsboots , I adore your dior red patent. It’s sublime. I always wanted an LV Vernis but could never decide the color, so passed.

re travel, I’m amenable to last minute plans, but not for airlines (prefer to pay with Amex points; travel against makes the arrangements) or hotel (I book with a virtuoso affiliated travel agent for the best deals; upgrades; and perks.

note re bags. In the end, I could not pay so much over retail for the perforated metallic mini CF returned by @Sparkletastic. SA and DH liked a resale mini boy bag with stingray flap (considerably below retail) and seems in good condition, so I bought that instead. (I had been looking for an exotic mini boy) Am also considering a playful resale blue and purple plexiglass vanity case bag substantially below retail. We’ll see. In terms of boutique bags, my name is down for the copper mini reissue and a Dior mini LD wicker, but I have to see both in person before deciding. I also tried on and rejected the new chanel 22 (it looks like a drawstring garbage bag in a good way) and a wicker chanel that was too big and lunch box like. Both bags overwhelmed when I tried them on.

im trying to wear more of the bags I already own (and also am somewhat tired of only carrying mini bags) so have been taking out my Bordeaux sellier box kelly 32, brushed phw by @docride. (I am happiest carrying a size 32 by hand). I’ve gotten a lot of compliments and it seems like the unmatched YG tone hardware and jewelry works with my aesthetic. Last two pics are the rejected chanel wicker and the 22
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I'm excited to see the stingray flap. I remember seeing one years ago at Chanel and loving it.

ETA: the two bags you rejected are horrible! You know, I have a Fossil bag that looks very similar to the 22, same purple they've advertised, but in a smaller size and cost less than $50.

 

[whateve]

@cowgirlsboots , Thanks so much! I love your taste. I was spending some time lurking on the chanel in Singapore thread, and the girls there looked amazing with the 22, but I think ones build has a lot to do with it. The boy bag was mislabeled as a mini; it might be size small At 8 inches wide, 2.5 deep, IDK. The plexi i think refers to the embellishment. I read the description more closely and the body is patent I will post action pics when I receive The stingray. I haven’t decided whether to buy the plexi yet
hugs

ETA: I used to love the old lucite vanity handbags


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I think this was the stingray I wanted! I love the vanity case too.

 

[More bags]

i love your photos ! Contemporary gothic indeed



yes they count.
practicality in a work bag is more important bc of weight of contents/ease of carry
yes, appearance matters; a hand carry is nice if you do not want to mess up RTW, but it’s heavy
my concern with running a strap under the bottom is whether the flap can hold the weight without buckling, and what to do with the strap once you open the bag. I don’t mind makeshift with recreational purchases, but do mind with purchases meant to be practical. the larger the Bag and rhe more it carries, the more I want it to be neutral and low key. But, that pop of red is magnificent

@cowgirlsboots , I adore your dior red patent. It’s sublime. I always wanted an LV Vernis but could never decide the color, so passed.

re travel, I’m amenable to last minute plans, but not for airlines (prefer to pay with Amex points; travel against makes the arrangements) or hotel (I book with a virtuoso affiliated travel agent for the best deals; upgrades; and perks.

note re bags. In the end, I could not pay so much over retail for the perforated metallic mini CF returned by @Sparkletastic. SA and DH liked a resale mini boy bag with stingray flap (considerably below retail) and seems in good condition, so I bought that instead. (I had been looking for an exotic mini boy) Am also considering a playful resale blue and purple plexiglass vanity case bag substantially below retail. We’ll see. In terms of boutique bags, my name is down for the copper mini reissue and a Dior mini LD wicker, but I have to see both in person before deciding. I also tried on and rejected the new chanel 22 (it looks like a drawstring garbage bag in a good way) and a wicker chanel that was too big and lunch box like. Both bags overwhelmed when I tried them on.

im trying to wear more of the bags I already own (and also am somewhat tired of only carrying mini bags) so have been taking out my Bordeaux sellier box kelly 32, brushed phw by @docride. (I am happiest carrying a size 32 by hand). I’ve gotten a lot of compliments and it seems like the unmatched YG tone hardware and jewelry works with my aesthetic. Last two pics are the rejected chanel wicker and the 22
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Your Bordeaux Box Kelly is one of my faves of your collection - you look amazing.

 

[More bags]

I went out Thurs on a (posh) site-visit and had the opportunity to wear my new Gucci all-black BTH along with my practical, ever-faithful Evie. Looked great in the evening when I went to see an exhibition/dinner at the Mandrake hotel (think luxe contemporary-gothic).

In the middle of the day I tried some jewellery at Asprey, although they didn't have the bracelet or earrings I really wanted to try on (my fault - it was an impromptu visit). I also looked at work bags (such pretty colours). Asprey made the famous red case that our (UK) Chancellor carries on budget day, and they are mostly famed for bags and boxes besides jewellery. They had more casual laptop cases, I looked at cranberry, light-grey and lapis, or this proper red briefcase, one of the nicest briefcases I've ever seen. No strap though.

I have always had a thing for nice briefcases and work bags, even more than handbags. I guess because I spend most my 'out' going to and from work. I was going to buy an Hermes Box Sac Depeche 'one day' new or preloved, but I think I prefer this. The question is, would I get enough use out of it. Recently, my favourite baggage combo for work is my Evie, laptop sleeve in a tote, usually handheld because my work laptop is old and heavy.

What are your feelings/requirements towards work bags? Do they count? Do you care about the appearance of the bag as much as your handbags? Do you care about the appearance as mush as the practicality.

Other pics are on my phone which is being charged but here's a couple I already uploaded to my laptop. Old one of my BTH. I think it's a lucky bag for me, I certainly feel great carrying it.

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You rock this red briefcase!

 

[More bags]

The chocolates are lovely! Very sweet and soft. They are a traditional product, invented in 1952 and became the poster chocolate treat of the GDR. They are made by Germany´s oldest chocolate company which is situated in Halle/ Saale. The handbag seller is situated there too. A lovely gesture!

Here´s the WOC as nice as it will get. I´m really happy with it.

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(the tiny white spots are only sand from the window sill....)



Haha, that´s what I did with the rubbed View attachment 5387245edges of the LV keyholder. The colour turned out a little darker. For now I´ll leave it as it is. When the edges rub off again I can always make another attempt.

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...oops my nails... sorry!

Could anybody tell me, please, whether the metal piece holding the key hooks can be opened? I´d love to move the hooks apart.

Congratulations on your beautiful Dior WOC and Vernis key holder - gorgeous choices!

 

[papertiger]

@cowgirlsboots , Thanks so much! I love your taste. I was spending some time lurking on the chanel in Singapore thread, and the girls there looked amazing with the 22, but I think ones build has a lot to do with it. The boy bag was mislabeled as a mini; it might be size small At 8 inches wide, 2.5 deep, IDK. The plexi i think refers to the embellishment. I read the description more closely and the body is patent I will post action pics when I receive The stingray. I haven’t decided whether to buy the plexi yet
hugs

ETA: I used to love the old lucite vanity handbags


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Can't wait to see how these work out, they both look very special in their own way

 

[papertiger]

i love your photos ! Contemporary gothic indeed



yes they count.
practicality in a work bag is more important bc of weight of contents/ease of carry
yes, appearance matters; a hand carry is nice if you do not want to mess up RTW, but it’s heavy
my concern with running a strap under the bottom is whether the flap can hold the weight without buckling, and what to do with the strap once you open the bag. I don’t mind makeshift with recreational purchases, but do mind with purchases meant to be practical. the larger the Bag and rhe more it carries, the more I want it to be neutral and low key. But, that pop of red is magnificent

@cowgirlsboots , I adore your dior red patent. It’s sublime. I always wanted an LV Vernis but could never decide the color, so passed.

re travel, I’m amenable to last minute plans, but not for airlines (prefer to pay with Amex points; travel against makes the arrangements) or hotel (I book with a virtuoso affiliated travel agent for the best deals; upgrades; and perks.

note re bags. In the end, I could not pay so much over retail for the perforated metallic mini CF returned by @Sparkletastic. SA and DH liked a resale mini boy bag with stingray flap (considerably below retail) and seems in good condition, so I bought that instead. (I had been looking for an exotic mini boy) Am also considering a playful resale blue and purple plexiglass vanity case bag substantially below retail. We’ll see. In terms of boutique bags, my name is down for the copper mini reissue and a Dior mini LD wicker, but I have to see both in person before deciding. I also tried on and rejected the new chanel 22 (it looks like a drawstring garbage bag in a good way) and a wicker chanel that was too big and lunch box like. Both bags overwhelmed when I tried them on.

im trying to wear more of the bags I already own (and also am somewhat tired of only carrying mini bags) so have been taking out my Bordeaux sellier box kelly 32, brushed phw by @docride. (I am happiest carrying a size 32 by hand). I’ve gotten a lot of compliments and it seems like the unmatched YG tone hardware and jewelry works with my aesthetic. Last two pics are the rejected chanel wicker and the 22
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Red briefcase: I was thinking of taking my laptop next time I visit. It's 40cm and slim and feels weighty but doable, however that's without anything in it.

Loving your more structured bags with the sharp shoulders of the tailored jacket

 

[papertiger]

The red briefcase is stunning- an eye catcher, but elegant and kind of understated at the same time. I love it!

I think I quite like the unapologetically femme-but-sharp look of it.

 

[Katinahat]

I have had thoughts that flexibility is finite. As we were waiting on the taxi to pick us up and I was still nauseas, I had thoughts of "this is a turning point. We can't do this anymore. DH is getting old and losing his physical capacity. I can't take the stress these aerobic sprints across countries". I always feel slightly stressed about whether my logistics are actually going to work. This trip has had way more glitches than usual, partly because it was planned on very short notice. As soon as Israel re-opened, we booked for the first feasible dates, out of fear that Israel would close back up because of some new corona strain. All of the constraints of religious holidays have really been the wild cards. Totally out of the blue. We just had another one of those glitches. We had planned to tour the gardens at the Bahia temple in Haifa, but the gardens were closed for Bahia pilgrims only holidays. Oh well. As I have gotten some rest, my belief came back that we still have a few more grand trips in us. But with much more advance planning.

I admire your approach. Like some others, I’m not wired for flexiblity . When I was 18, I interrailed round Europe by train with a friend. Most people are very flexible about this but I planned the route, found the train times and pre booked every hostel we stayed in including a convent in Pisa. My friends mum hugged her as she set off and told her she’d been fine as long as she didn’t lose me as I’d get her home from anywhere. Reputation for being super sensible and practical even then! I love the planning and reading reviews almost as much as the trip itself.

I’m in a similar position as my DH is older than me as well. He’s just retired. I’ll probably take early retirement once the DDs are through University so we can travel more but that won’t be for 7/8 years. That’s when I plan to travel to the US. We are both healthy for now but I feel for @whateve with scary health issues while travelling. That sounds awful. Hope everything is better now.

 

[Katinahat]

I went out Thurs on a (posh) site-visit and had the opportunity to wear my new Gucci all-black BTH along with my practical, ever-faithful Evie. Looked great in the evening when I went to see an exhibition/dinner at the Mandrake hotel (think luxe contemporary-gothic).

In the middle of the day I tried some jewellery at Asprey, although they didn't have the bracelet or earrings I really wanted to try on (my fault - it was an impromptu visit). I also looked at work bags (such pretty colours). Asprey made the famous red case that our (UK) Chancellor carries on budget day, and they are mostly famed for bags and boxes besides jewellery. They had more casual laptop cases, I looked at cranberry, light-grey and lapis, or this proper red briefcase, one of the nicest briefcases I've ever seen. No strap though.

I have always had a thing for nice briefcases and work bags, even more than handbags. I guess because I spend most my 'out' going to and from work. I was going to buy an Hermes Box Sac Depeche 'one day' new or preloved, but I think I prefer this. The question is, would I get enough use out of it. Recently, my favourite baggage combo for work is my Evie, laptop sleeve in a tote, usually handheld because my work laptop is old and heavy.

What are your feelings/requirements towards work bags? Do they count? Do you care about the appearance of the bag as much as your handbags? Do you care about the appearance as mush as the practicality.

Other pics are on my phone which is being charged but here's a couple I already uploaded to my laptop. Old one of my BTH. I think it's a lucky bag for me, I certainly feel great carrying it.

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You look amazing and I love the later photos you posted too. You rock your pop of red scarf and your outfit works perfectly for that hotel! That red briefcase is incredible. It would suit your style very well.

I count my work bags. In my setting, women are often depicted in films wearing whimsical floaty girlie or boring battle axe frumpy clothing. As management, I like to dress it up in workwear suits and dresses with jackets that show I’m a professional at the top of my game to be taken seriously but with occasional bright colours that are still feminine. Dress the part, feel the part! My work bags are part of that look. The DDs see me at work every day. DD1 says her friends say I’m a serious girl boss! This is what I found so I believe it’s a good thing:
We all love a bit of girl-bossing, don’t we? It’s a modern phenomenon, loosely defined as the admiration of an empowered woman who takes her place in society, owns her successes and sticks it to the man.
Metro newspaper UK

Talking of work, tomorrow I go back to work after two weeks off. I’d like to feel rested and ready for it but I don’t. The situation with my parents has settled for now but took my time and energy last week and my D is visiting again today. Long term who knows what might happen. It wasn’t the relaxing break I hoped for and needed.

 

[Katinahat]

The chocolates are lovely! Very sweet and soft. They are a traditional product, invented in 1952 and became the poster chocolate treat of the GDR. They are made by Germany´s oldest chocolate company which is situated in Halle/ Saale. The handbag seller is situated there too. A lovely gesture!

Here´s the WOC as nice as it will get. I´m really happy with it.

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(the tiny white spots are only sand from the window sill....)



Haha, that´s what I did with the rubbed View attachment 5387245edges of the LV keyholder. The colour turned out a little darker. For now I´ll leave it as it is. When the edges rub off again I can always make another attempt.

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...oops my nails... sorry!

Could anybody tell me, please, whether the metal piece holding the key hooks can be opened? I´d love to move the hooks apart.

These are beautiful and have come up so well. Great reconditioning. I love the way you’ve photographed the red against the backdrop of the building. It works so well. I don’t do red but you (and @papertiger with that red briefcase) are making me tempted!

 

[Katinahat]

i love your photos ! Contemporary gothic indeed



yes they count.
practicality in a work bag is more important bc of weight of contents/ease of carry
yes, appearance matters; a hand carry is nice if you do not want to mess up RTW, but it’s heavy
my concern with running a strap under the bottom is whether the flap can hold the weight without buckling, and what to do with the strap once you open the bag. I don’t mind makeshift with recreational purchases, but do mind with purchases meant to be practical. the larger the Bag and rhe more it carries, the more I want it to be neutral and low key. But, that pop of red is magnificent

@cowgirlsboots , I adore your dior red patent. It’s sublime. I always wanted an LV Vernis but could never decide the color, so passed.

re travel, I’m amenable to last minute plans, but not for airlines (prefer to pay with Amex points; travel against makes the arrangements) or hotel (I book with a virtuoso affiliated travel agent for the best deals; upgrades; and perks.

note re bags. In the end, I could not pay so much over retail for the perforated metallic mini CF returned by @Sparkletastic. SA and DH liked a resale mini boy bag with stingray flap (considerably below retail) and seems in good condition, so I bought that instead. (I had been looking for an exotic mini boy) Am also considering a playful resale blue and purple plexiglass vanity case bag substantially below retail. We’ll see. In terms of boutique bags, my name is down for the copper mini reissue and a Dior mini LD wicker, but I have to see both in person before deciding. I also tried on and rejected the new chanel 22 (it looks like a drawstring garbage bag in a good way) and a wicker chanel that was too big and lunch box like. Both bags overwhelmed when I tried them on.

im trying to wear more of the bags I already own (and also am somewhat tired of only carrying mini bags) so have been taking out my Bordeaux sellier box kelly 32, brushed phw by @docride. (I am happiest carrying a size 32 by hand). I’ve gotten a lot of compliments and it seems like the unmatched YG tone hardware and jewelry works with my aesthetic. Last two pics are the rejected chanel wicker and the 22
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You look so good in the first two photos. The bags compliment your style and work with your outfits. The structured jackets and equally structured bags work perfectly. The bags later pictures don’t work so well with your look so it’s clear you know what works for you. Your aesthetic works!