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.

 

[msd_bags]

Just back from cocktails and a lovely meal with DH and the DDs. He did get me the bag. He said he was just trying to put me off the scent to make it more of a surprise but he knew I loved it and wanted me to have it. I think the DDs are eyeing it up too.
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I was back in boots and a jumper for going out as it’s cold here for spring but it all coordinates with the Brioche. Even the cocktail matches!
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I think I may have found my perfect neutral shade and I absolutely love the squishably soft leather with the PHW. It’s double celebrations!

What a perfect surprise from your DH! Bag is lovely! Happy Birthday!!!

 

[880]

The Boy looks great on you.

But,

what do you do with your phone?

Phone and hand sanitizer mini bottle have to go into my cargo pants pocket lol

the mini boy only fits a dior accordion card case which is smaller in footprint but deeper than the calvi. I honestly think a calvi would not fit. The mini boy is much smaller than the old mini reissue (I’ve heard the new one is smaller)

having said that, I love it so much I’m thinking about another one.

 

[Bag peace]

I think I may have found my perfect neutral shade and I absolutely love the squishably soft leather with the PHW. It’s double celebrations!

Gorgeous! And you look fantastic; well done matching your outfit so perfectly with the bag!
Happy birthday!

A side note: when Mr. PG and I were tourists in Egypt, we noticed one Egyptian shopkeeper standing in the doorway of his shop greeting everypasserby in the correct language (English, French, German, and so on). We were on this trip with my parents, who had travelled quite a bit in the Middle East, so I asked my Dad how the shopkeeper was able to choose the correct greeting. "He looks at the shoes," Dad told me. "Also the type of camera!"

Love this story!

 

[Jereni]

Just back from cocktails and a lovely meal with DH and the DDs. He did get me the bag. He said he was just trying to put me off the scent to make it more of a surprise but he knew I loved it and wanted me to have it. I think the DDs are eyeing it up too.
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I was back in boots and a jumper for going out as it’s cold here for spring but it all coordinates with the Brioche. Even the cocktail matches!
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I think I may have found my perfect neutral shade and I absolutely love the squishably soft leather with the PHW. It’s double celebrations!

Happy happy birthday and congrats on the bag! It looks great on you.

 

[papertiger]

On the case of the red case

I tried to call Asprey at least 4 times about the red case. I couldn't get through They've had a massive overhaul of the company lately, it feels like a ship without a captain. I have my SA's contact details but I think he may have changed phones when they moved. I tried the main new phone number 1. CS 2. Retail staff & 3 Accounts. No luck.

I need to think about the Cartier Trilogy earrings and/or the VCA Zodiac/Zodiaque pendant I've had my eye on. Both companies are having a price hike soon and I've had my eye on the pendant since it came out last year. Only mentioning them now because of the price increase, I could get the brief case next month, but I can't get everything now.

 

[afroken]

Just catching up to this thread. It’s been a hectic couple of weeks at work and I’m completely burnt out! I just booked an all-inclusive trip to Punta Cana with friends for end of June and I’m so excited! I initially wanted to go to Europe in June, but we started searching for flights too late and now everything is so expensive. Europe will have to wait till the fall.

@Cordeliere love all the travel posts! I feel like I’m right there in Israel right now reading about your travels.

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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That red briefcase is beautiful! Love your style. For me, I used to carry a Longchamp nylon tote with my laptop in it, plus a small wristlet. But the pandemic happened and then we started working from home. After offices reopened again, I realized that I really miss wearing my purses (especially since I didn’t get much opportunity to wear them during our long lockdowns), and so I ditched my Longchamp, bought a super lightweight laptop bag, and now wear my purses along with the laptop bag when going to the office. I definitely don’t count my laptop bag into my collection, not pretty enough haha

I have a little life update, but no bag news as I haven't used any this past week. Sorry if this is all too long and there are any typos. I'm quite tired and am pouring my heart out whilst I've got some courage left in me.

Spoiler: Work update

I met up with my former boss and it was lovely catching up. However, he did ask to see me without a mask (he knew my accident had changed my appearance) and his reaction was awful. He looked horrified. He said all the right things, was very polite, but he was clearly not expecting my new face.

I keep forgetting that other people don't see what I see. To me, one side of my face is wonky but it's still a normal face. I don't quite think it warrants such shocked reactions but, clearly it does because it keeps happening. Evidently, I'm desensitized.

He said he wouldn't be able to offer me my old job back because they're no longer masked up in the office and my appearance would make clients and staff uncomfortable. I should say, we are open and honest with each other and I was expecting him to be this direct. I appreciate it and was not offended.

I tried to explain that I wanted a remote position anyway as my mum is now living with me and we are both in the vulnerable category, and I'd prefer not to deal with clients but perhaps I could take on an admin role. He seemed unconvinced and remained hesitant. Eventually he admitted that he doesn't expect the rest of the team to be able to adapt and he thinks it would be an unhealthy environment for me if they couldn't see past my injuries.
In the end, we decided to head to the office together where he'd introduce me to everyone, show me all the new stuff the company is working on, and then we'd decide our next move based on how that initial trial went.

Introductions were awkward. Most of the people I'd worked previously with have moved on, so it was all these people I had never seen. They were staring, giggling, uncertain of where to look. I made normal conversation with them, took a tour, sat with the boss and gave him some input on something he was working on that I have some experience in. Figured that the shock would pass and it would all be fine later.
Then I went to the restrooms and as I walked in, I heard several of the women I'd been introduced to speaking about me. I didn't mean to eavesdrop but I was frozen in fear. Suffice it to say, the comments about my appearance made me feel physically ill.
I had been friendly and, in my experience, people get over the initial shock and then can just engage with me normally. However, these people were not going to be adaptable. It was clear that I would always be mocked behind my back. The things they said were the cruelest I'd heard yet- and I've heard a lot.
My former boss had hinted at this but I didn't quite get it until I overheard their conversation. I had a misplaced confidence in myself, thinking I could get them to see me beyond the face.

So, now what? I've tired to return to work since the accident and have repeatedly found myself in this position. Some people are honest about my face not being a good representation of their brand. Others just say I won't fit in. Whichever approach is taken, I know the issue is that I look frightening to them. I'm glad I've not been hired to meet some disability quota or out of pity. Still, it leaves me feeling quite stuck.
Of course, there is the added problem of the length of time I've been unemployed now. Literally since the accident, 4.5 years ago. The longer I am not working, the less employable I become. The pandemic really didn't help with my entire industry shutting down for the past 2 years, as well.

I think being self-employed is the only way to proceed now. I'd like to think I'll return to a corporate job at some point, but it's clearly not happening at this time. Holding out for it is draining me and I need to focus on something else. My mental health can't keep taking these hits.
This is a challenge I'll have to rise to. Feeling quite deflated but I know I'll pick myself up and get on with it.

Spoiler: Surgeon update. TW details of injuries

I also met with the surgeon whom I was referred to for possibly reconstructing the disfigured section of my face. It was a brief meeting and examination as he'd already seen my file/photos/medical history from my doctor.

He examined me and explained that the only solution would be something called Scultpra. Basically one side of my face was crushed when the car hit me. The cheek and jaw bones were set in surgery afterwards, but didn't heal correctly due to complications I had. Then the skin of my face sort of adhered to the scar tissue that formed around the injury as I was healing in the months after the accident, so that side of my face has no cheek/facial fat. You can see bones, facial muscles, tendons, indents and such. I don't know how to explain it.

The Scupltra is like a filler of some sort (?) that would be injected underneath the skin, and plump up that space so you don't see the bones underneath. My face wouldn't be symmetrical or totally normal, but it would be better.
However, after examining me, he said my skin is too thin for this option. It is also fully adhered to the scar tissue and he wouldn't be able to get in between the skin and underlying muscle to inject me. He would risk hitting muscle/bone with the needle.
He said even if he managed to successfully inject me, my medical history indicates that I'd have complications from the Sculptra and there's a very high probability that I would end up looking even more disfigured if I attempted it.

He sent me to another colleague of his for a second opinion (thankfully I got seen immediately right after this consult so it was all done in one day), and the other surgeon examined me and told me never to touch my face. He said any attempt to fix this would tear my facial skin as it's so thin and would permanently ruin my face.

I've had the same feedback from other doctors I've seen over the years, so it wasn't a complete surprise, but it remains disappointing. Sculptra is new to me and was interesting to hear about, but since it's not an option, I'll looking at this whole thing as an interesting masterclass where I learned something totally new.

This is not the update I wanted to post, but such is life. Time to lick these wounds and find another way forward. If anyone read all that; thank you for your patience! I'm sorry I go off-topic so often. I had said I'd stop doing that but this is kind of my only outlet. Hopefully less of this from now on. Thank you all for being here for me.

ETA: Funny how posting about what's happening gives me a clearer perspective. It has just hit me how much I've been handling since the pandemic started. I've either been in hospital or trying to create a "normal" life in the brief moments outside of hospital, applying for jobs whilst in quarantine. And somehow I also moved to another country.
I'm tired!
Taking some time off now, I think. Not going to think about working, or my health, or anything serious at all. I'm going to focus on being present. I'm easily the luckiest person on the planet and I'm losing sight of that. I just want to enjoy resting, get some sunshine, focus on all the good fortune I do have, and recharge my batteries. The obstacles will be overcome somehow, but not unless I'm starting from a place of gratitude.

Thank you for the update! I love hearing about all of your life updates outside of purses, and I consider all of you to be my friends so don’t worry about going “off-topic”! I’m so angry that there are people in this world who don’t even have an ounce of decency in them that they would mock someone for something they could not control. Like @Katinahat , I’m fortunate to live in a country where this kind of behaviour is illegal and employment law would take care of these people faster than they even realize what’s happening. This is a reflection of them and speaks volumes of their character. I feel sorry for them that they take enjoyment in someone else’s pain, what pitiful people.

Sorry to hear about your meeting with the surgeon. I hope that in time, new medical advancements will be developed and that there will soon be a procedure for you that’s both safe and yields the results that you want.

Hugs

I love your updates! I can almost taste the crepes! The phots are brilliant. Can’t wait for the final instalments.

Wow, this is so beautiful. I’m back to thinking I should have red!


I’m so sorry this happened.

Spoiler: Response to your update

You are not derailing the thread and we care about you. I’m shocked and saddened for you that you were treated like this. I’m not naive that these things can happen but I can tell you it wouldn’t happen where I work. You should be employed based on your merits and nothing else. We’d educate both the children and the staff to understand what you have been through to be completely inclusive. There is an excellent charity “Changing Faces” in the U.K. who I’ve brought in before to help with a child in a similar situation to you. https://www.changingfaces.org.uk
I’m not sure where you are but employment law and the Equalities Act 2010 would cover you against being treated this way in the U.K.

You are a positive and guiding light to us in being grateful for what we have in the face of adversity. I admire your courage and your good spirits.

You never know how strong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have.
Bob Marley

And that bag is totally brilliant! There are definitely times when I need my own Mr Grumpy!

Thank you for sharing this charity! I have not heard of them before but will read up about them to learn more about their impacts.

Just back from cocktails and a lovely meal with DH and the DDs. He did get me the bag. He said he was just trying to put me off the scent to make it more of a surprise but he knew I loved it and wanted me to have it. I think the DDs are eyeing it up too.
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I was back in boots and a jumper for going out as it’s cold here for spring but it all coordinates with the Brioche. Even the cocktail matches!
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I think I may have found my perfect neutral shade and I absolutely love the squishably soft leather with the PHW. It’s double celebrations!

Happy belated birthday!! I’m sorry that your two weeks break was stressful. This is a beautiful bag, Longchamp leather goods and silk scarves are underrated!

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For anyone that remembers, I bought a happy bag from a small Dutch designer named frrry a while back. I loved the bag so much that I just bought a second one (with different colour/leather combinations). Here it is! You probably can’t even tell the difference between my first happy bag and second one since they are all so similar when I saw this bag, it immediately spoke to me and I joked to my colleague that if I were ever reborn as a handbag, this would be it. It’s me in a handbag, so I just had to get another one after I bought my second one, the price increased by 60 euros so I guess I got a good deal too.

 

[DME]

When you reach a certain age, I am convinced every dentist recommends invisalyn!

i neglected to punctuate. I meant my medical specialist does laser, Botox, and vollure filler. My point in including this was to recommend a specialist who was expert in many different solutions but who doesn’t push any aggressively. Apologies

OMG, yes! Our dentist is on a mission to convince DH and me we need Invisalign. I thought it was just because our old dentist sold his practice and our new dentist was looking for more income to cover the cost of buying the practice, but your comment makes me think we aren’t alone.

 

[papertiger]

Just catching up to this thread. It’s been a hectic couple of weeks at work and I’m completely burnt out! I just booked an all-inclusive trip to Punta Cana with friends for end of June and I’m so excited! I initially wanted to go to Europe in June, but we started searching for flights too late and now everything is so expensive. Europe will have to wait till the fall.

@Cordeliere love all the travel posts! I feel like I’m right there in Israel right now reading about your travels.


That red briefcase is beautiful! Love your style. For me, I used to carry a Longchamp nylon tote with my laptop in it, plus a small wristlet. But the pandemic happened and then we started working from home. After offices reopened again, I realized that I really miss wearing my purses (especially since I didn’t get much opportunity to wear them during our long lockdowns), and so I ditched my Longchamp, bought a super lightweight laptop bag, and now wear my purses along with the laptop bag when going to the office. I definitely don’t count my laptop bag into my collection, not pretty enough haha
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Thank you for the update! I love hearing about all of your life updates outside of purses, and I consider all of you to be my friends so don’t worry about going “off-topic”! I’m so angry that there are people in this world who don’t even have an ounce of decency in them that they would mock someone for something they could not control. Like @Katinahat , I’m fortunate to live in a country where this kind of behaviour is illegal and employment law would take care of these people faster than they even realize what’s happening. This is a reflection of them and speaks volumes of their character. I feel sorry for them that they take enjoyment in someone else’s pain, what pitiful people.

Sorry to hear about your meeting with the surgeon. I hope that in time, new medical advancements will be developed and that there will soon be a procedure for you that’s both safe and yields the results that you want.

Hugs

Thank you for sharing this charity! I have not heard of them before but will read up about them to learn more about their impacts.

Happy belated birthday!! I’m sorry that your two weeks break was stressful. This is a beautiful bag, Longchamp leather goods and silk scarves are underrated!

—————

For anyone that remembers, I bought a happy bag from a small Dutch designer named frrry a while back. I loved the bag so much that I just bought a second one (with different colour/leather combinations). Here it is! You probably can’t even tell the difference between my first happy bag and second one since they are all so similar when I saw this bag, it immediately spoke to me and I joked to my colleague that if I were ever reborn as a handbag, this would be it. It’s me in a handbag, so I just had to get another one after I bought my second one, the price increased by 60 euros so I guess I got a good deal too.

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I'm still torn about buying a new and fairly expensive work bag, I'm only going into work 2-3 times a week max.

I love your patchwork bags, not only are they fun but they are totally beautiful. Can I ask where you bought them?

You have reminded me. I have to buy my present for my aunt

 

[afroken]

I'm still torn about buying a new and fairly expensive work bag, I'm only going into work 2-3 times a week max.

I love your patchwork bags, not only are they fun but they are totally beautiful. Can I ask where you bought them?

You have reminded me. I have to buy my present for my aunt

Thank you @papertiger ! It’s from frrry:

frrry

Bags like you've never seen before, that simply make sense. For daily use and made to last. Leather design bags, in simple and original shapes. Strong and well thought out constructions, handmade in the Netherlands. Made of chrome-free leather in vibrant colours. Sustainable slow-fashion. Small...

www.frrry.com

My patchwork bag is from his Classics section. It’s out of stock now, but he can make one upon request for anyone who’s interested!

I also have the owl bag from him that @jblended was interested in earlier!

 

[papertiger]

Thank you @papertiger ! It’s from frrry:

frrry

Bags like you've never seen before, that simply make sense. For daily use and made to last. Leather design bags, in simple and original shapes. Strong and well thought out constructions, handmade in the Netherlands. Made of chrome-free leather in vibrant colours. Sustainable slow-fashion. Small...

www.frrry.com

My patchwork bag is from his Classics section. It’s out of stock now, but he can make one upon request for anyone who’s interested!

I also have the owl bag from him that @jblended was interested in earlier!

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Ah yes I remember now, I love them

I think we are going to do business

I just wished her a happy birthday. I'll next see her when I go to the dentist (still have to arrange) so let's see what I can do before.

 

[Lilyesque]

This is a rather unpopular opinion but I prefer Kipling nylon > Longchamp nylon. In my experiences with Longchamp they've never held up well. Kipling just keeps on going! I can drag it through heck and back without any obnoxious corner wear. I highly recommend Kipling.

I just purchased a blue Kipling backpack to replace my Longchamp Le Pliage backpack. I cannot remember how long I've had it but I'm feeling over Longchamp.

I prefer Kipling bags too, but wondering sometimes if they look too casual/sloppy. Does this look like an old lady bag?

 

[Katinahat]

I love this on you.

Such a pretty color and a great bag!

Happy Birthday!
Many happy returns of the day!

Glorious!
I am so happy for you!
You are loved!

Very pretty! Happy you got your bag & love it.
Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday and many happy returns! The bag looks lovely on you and is such a pretty color. Enjoy!

Congratulations and happy birthday! I love that your DH tried to make it a bigger surprise. It's such a pretty color.

Happy Birthday, and what a thoughtful DH. Enjoy your day and new bag!

@Katinahat , happy birthday! What a fabulous surprise from your DH! I am so happy for you!

Belated Happy Birthday

I agree, perfect shade

What a lovely surprise. So happy you are enjoying your Birthday.

What a perfect surprise from your DH! Bag is lovely! Happy Birthday!!!

Gorgeous! And you look fantastic; well done matching your outfit so perfectly with the bag!
Happy birthday!

Happy happy birthday and congrats on the bag! It looks great on you.

I’m having problems with my multi quote so thanks to @afroken too.

Thank you all! It was a busy day at work but I had a lovely evening out. My DDs gave me several bottles of luxurious bubble bath and my friend, who is also my boss, a spa voucher so along with receiving my bag I was very lucky!

Close ups of the leather and clasps as requested for @Cordeliere. Being a mulberry fan I appreciate gorgeous thick leather and this Longchamp has that wonderfully. The side view shows how thick the leather is.

And you can see from the photo with my thumb (sorry no polish!) the quilts are deep and soft so it really is possible squish each padded section.

The front clasp is hiding a strong magnet which these images show.


The bag is current season from Longchamp which I think DH purchased online from John Lewis.

 

[Katinahat]

I respect that you did things slowly and subtly. That your goal was to look like you snd keep looking like you. Like you, I am fortunate…I inherited good genes. My father looks young, and mother and grandmother looked amazing until illness (dementia and brain cancer) took it from them. I have faithfully used sunscreen every day on my face since I was in my late teens and can attest to the results, especially when compared to areas like my hands, which did not get sunscreen. I am blessed to have good health and take a common sense approach to keep it that way, since the odds are good that I will live into my 90’s. I take better care of myself than my parents and grandparents did, so it is not an unreasonable expectation. I want to live as much of my life in good health as I can and be able to remain active and engaged until the end. So while being healthy is important, looking young is not so much. I want healthy skin and a look of vitality, but a smooth face? A perfect body? Not a goal anymore. I would rather work on my insides, physically and mentally. I focus on hydration for my skin, using soothing products consistently and mild exfoliating. I notice changes, like my upper eyelids are a little crepey/loose compared to how they used to be and my “11’s” hang around longer than they used to. I have some fine lines at the corners of my eyes and my forehead. My waist is thicker and the skin above my knees and on my upper arms is no longer tight. But I am 51, so it is normal. I am starting to look middle aged and that is ok…I am middle aged! I like being middle aged because I don’t have to care anymore about what people (especially men) think about how I look! Absolutely zero f**ks given. The only person I have to satisfy is ME! Boy, is that liberating! As long as I am healthy and can do the things I want, I am golden! And since my husband met me 5 years ago, this is the me he knows and fell in love with, so I am covered there.

Thank you for sharing all of this! You look amazing, and at my age 54, I agree it is better to take care of things a little at a time. I believe in judicious, careful use of Botox, vollure filler, laser (I use several different kinds) and other non surgical procedures, by an experienced medical professional who understands your goals. Some may disagree; that’s fine; we are all different.

I’m in complete agreement that it’s good each person can make decisions that work for them and it’s great there are options that work for everyone.

I am very pleased that medical science can help those that born in earlier times had to just 'put-up and shut-up'. My sister has has laser treatment for a medical condition too.

I have to look up laser Botox/filler. I have a few friends who have reg treatments. One always seems to be going through something with these.

I keep away from everything bar basic skincare. 1. Because I am too lazy to keep anything up 2. Because I'm too scared.

I know I have to see a dentist though

And I completely understand this too as I’m way too afraid to get any work done.

When you reach a certain age, I am convinced every dentist recommends invisalyn!

i neglected to punctuate. I meant my medical specialist does laser, Botox, and vollure filler. My point in including this was to recommend a specialist who was expert in many different solutions but who doesn’t push any aggressively. Apologies

OMG, yes! Our dentist is on a mission to convince DH and me we need Invisalign. I thought it was just because our old dentist sold his practice and our new dentist was looking for more income to cover the cost of buying the practice, but your comment makes me think we aren’t alone.

There is clearly a Invisalign global pandemic! Our dentist recommended it to the whole family. If we took up all the options it would cost about £18,000. The DDs get orthodontist work free on the NHS and DH and I are not that bothered. Better things to spend that money on!

 

[Katinahat]

Just catching up to this thread. It’s been a hectic couple of weeks at work and I’m completely burnt out! I just booked an all-inclusive trip to Punta Cana with friends for end of June and I’m so excited! I initially wanted to go to Europe in June, but we started searching for flights too late and now everything is so expensive. Europe will have to wait till the fall.

@Cordeliere love all the travel posts! I feel like I’m right there in Israel right now reading about your travels.


That red briefcase is beautiful! Love your style. For me, I used to carry a Longchamp nylon tote with my laptop in it, plus a small wristlet. But the pandemic happened and then we started working from home. After offices reopened again, I realized that I really miss wearing my purses (especially since I didn’t get much opportunity to wear them during our long lockdowns), and so I ditched my Longchamp, bought a super lightweight laptop bag, and now wear my purses along with the laptop bag when going to the office. I definitely don’t count my laptop bag into my collection, not pretty enough haha
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Thank you for the update! I love hearing about all of your life updates outside of purses, and I consider all of you to be my friends so don’t worry about going “off-topic”! I’m so angry that there are people in this world who don’t even have an ounce of decency in them that they would mock someone for something they could not control. Like @Katinahat , I’m fortunate to live in a country where this kind of behaviour is illegal and employment law would take care of these people faster than they even realize what’s happening. This is a reflection of them and speaks volumes of their character. I feel sorry for them that they take enjoyment in someone else’s pain, what pitiful people.

Sorry to hear about your meeting with the surgeon. I hope that in time, new medical advancements will be developed and that there will soon be a procedure for you that’s both safe and yields the results that you want.

Hugs

Thank you for sharing this charity! I have not heard of them before but will read up about them to learn more about their impacts.

Happy belated birthday!! I’m sorry that your two weeks break was stressful. This is a beautiful bag, Longchamp leather goods and silk scarves are underrated!

—————

For anyone that remembers, I bought a happy bag from a small Dutch designer named frrry a while back. I loved the bag so much that I just bought a second one (with different colour/leather combinations). Here it is! You probably can’t even tell the difference between my first happy bag and second one since they are all so similar when I saw this bag, it immediately spoke to me and I joked to my colleague that if I were ever reborn as a handbag, this would be it. It’s me in a handbag, so I just had to get another one after I bought my second one, the price increased by 60 euros so I guess I got a good deal too.

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These are brilliant! What happy bags you own and carry.

 

[Katinahat]

On the case of the red case

I tried to call Asprey at least 4 times about the red case. I couldn't get through They've had a massive overhaul of the company lately, it feels like a ship without a captain. I have my SA's contact details but I think he may have changed phones when they moved. I tried the main new phone number 1. CS 2. Retail staff & 3 Accounts. No luck.

I need to think about the Cartier Trilogy earrings and/or the VCA Zodiac/Zodiaque pendant I've had my eye on. Both companies are having a price hike soon and I've had my eye on the pendant since it came out last year. Only mentioning them now because of the price increase, I could get the brief case next month, but I can't get everything now.

How annoying not to get your call answered like that! Even when something is beautiful and you want it (as the red briefcase) it’s still distinctly off putting when customer service is poor. I hope you manage to get something that you are looking it - jewellery or briefcase.