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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Cordeliere said:
There is graffiti done on the second and third floors of buildings. It seems like a thing.

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I am accustomed to people fighting graffiti and painting over it. People just accept it in Tel Aviv. This is the only attempt I saw at getting rid of it.
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The next three pics are obviously not graffiti/street art, but they capture the free-wheeling sense of self expression in Tel Aviv.

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While wild patterned dressing was not the norm, it was also not unusual. It was hard to capture because someone dressed this way appears and disappears so quickly.
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This was not outside. I waited on the patio of a hamburger restaurant while DH was getting his portrait done. This was their restroom.
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The next set of pictures were taken in Neve Tzedek, the oldest suburb of Tel Aviv, which is pretty far down the road of gentrification. Look how nice the building is in the first pic. That neighborhood is mostly this well manicured, but they still have some graffiti. They are more into clever signs.View attachment 5394112

You might notice that the signs are in English.
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This one says "my bloodtype is cofffee."
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This was my fav.
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The wall art is fantastic! Loving all these pics from your trip! Thank you for sharing them!
 
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jblended said:
Love! Your happy bags are such a brilliant expression of personality! Wear them in good health. :flowers:

Also, as you mention them being very similar, I don't see that myself as the colours and position of patches makes them quite distinct. Then again, I do have a couple of doubles in my own collection and think it's a good thing, especially when a bag is unique, perfectly your style, or generally hard to find.
Here's my Halston crossbody clutch. I loved it so much, I immediately bought another. At the time, these were the only colours available ('brick red' suede and 'wildberry' smooth leather). They're painfully similar to each other- and I don't wear a lot of pinks/reds generally- yet I still say it's the best decision I made. The company had already gone out of business when I got these, and all these years later, I still smile when I carry these bags. So imo, doubles can be a great thing, and your happy bag is definitely special enough to have a double of. :smile:

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Thank you for the love for my happy bags! Totally agree, I have several bags that are doubles. In fact, now to think about it, if I like something, I usually buy several instead of "exploring" something new. For example, I have so many black, white, and grey tees and turtlenecks. Also have so many black skinny jeans. You get the idea of my aesthetics :biggrin:

The leathers of your Halston clutches are TDF. I'm sad to hear they've gone out of business, otherwise I would be very interested to see what they offer.
JenJBS said:
Got offered the job I wanted today! :yahoo::happydance: Turned in Two Week Notice/Resignation Letter to my current job. Getting 'promoted' from Administrative Assistant to Executive Assistant!

Is two weeks too early to start deciding on my purse for the first day of the new job? Asking for a friend... :angel:
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Congratulations!!! I pick the purple bags as well, as they are very you, and helps your new colleagues get a sense of who you are, especially since the atmosphere is more casual.
Katinahat said:
Well done you! It’s great you do the capsule wardrobe thing and are enjoying making your purchases. Going out has become something we appreciate more. I forget that my work experience of the last two years is quite different to my friends who often still WFH. I’m glad you are getting out and hope that your work situation resolves itself soon too.

I’m awful at Capsule Wardrobe! As soon as I find one thing I love that fits, I get it in several colours. I think I have a general shopping habit not just bags! The weather here is changeable but I wear jeans all year round and I think they are currently breeding :lol:.

I have about 12 pairs of skinnies, straight, or mom jeans in uk sizes 10-12 (more in size 8s and 14s in storage) plus chinos and crops for summer. I pair jeans with long sleeve tops and thick knitwear for winter and T-shirts with thinner knitwear for summer (also breeding). I have too many boots, trainers, coats and jackets for each season too. It’s a good thing my storage is generous (although hardly the full room some members have).

My workwear is the same. Multiple options in trousers, jackets and so many dresses I can’t count! Plus I have clothes that only come out for hot holidays abroad or the rare short heatwave here. I don’t like to let things go until they are well worn and my size fluctuates so much that I just store what is too big or too small in another room.

What about other members? Capsule wardrobe, general shopping habit or somewhere in between?
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I'm the exact same as you - as soon as I find something I love, I get several. My entire wardrobe can be classified as black, white, and grey tees, chunky knit sweaters, and turtlenecks. I lost track of how many black and grey tees that I have. I love skinny jeans and have many black ones. The colourful part of my wardrobe would be my dresses and midi skirts.
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filipino breakfast is fabulous: garlic sautéed white rice; Chinese sausage or beef (tocino or tapa) or pork; fried eggs; crisp tiny fish (like potato chips); and platters of tropical fruit, peeled and sliced. Importantly, filipino breakfast is cooked to order. Coffee with cream and of course, if you want, dessert, pastries, croissants. No veggies in sight. There is a loaf bread that eats like a croissant called Japan bread. IDKW. There is also simple dish (not for breakfast, but similar in theme, called arroz cubano which is steamed rice covered in mounds of sautéed minced beef, seasoned with capers and raisins, and that topped with crisp melting fried bananas and fried eggs. Filipinos also make delicious fried eggplant.
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I'm SO hungry for some Filipino food right now :drool: in fact I have not made lunch for tomorrow, so I might just order Filipino food for lunch through UberEats.
 
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Katinahat said:
I began the day thinking I would try to reduce my clothes shopping inspired by @jblended and try to sell some things inspired by @dcooney4. I had a good clear out and found three bags I don’t count plus some nearly new pairs of Russell & Bromley shoes (don’t fit) . I’ve put them aside along with a couple of summer jackets I never wear to take to a preloved shop nearby. I’ve not used it before but it gives sellers 50% and profits go to charity so I’m happy. I’ve plans to take some winter boots and coats there in autumn too.

I then moved summer trousers that are too small for me into my storage wardrobe. Fortunately, my NYDJ skinny jeans have so much Lycra in they just stretch and my top size hasn’t changed. I got out bigger sizes and found them too big (a relief).

This is when it went wrong. I decided trying to slim into the smaller things is too much pressure while on my meds so I ordered two capris trousers in the in-between size in a sale. Once looking, I saw other things I like. I fell into buying in several colours and ordered a white and black version of a lightly quilted Barbour spring coat I have had in navy for years and a white zip knitted top that I’ve been looking for recently. Plus I bought these DMs yesterday when out with my friends (and the Brioche).
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I have quite a bit of birthday money and vouchers so some of it was allowed and it’s quite possible some of it will go back when it arrives and I see it on!

Then I went for a run which is better for me than shopping!! Just proving that I’m awful at capsule wardrobes.
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I have been going through my clothes too. Dropped some at the consignment shop along with a brand new coach raincoat dh talked me into before the pandemic . I prefer my barbour coats too. Sunday we stopped in coach and what does he notice their trench coat jackets again. I did not say a thing lol . He doesn't notice much when it comes to fashion. Hope it sells before he asks about mine. I am like you and my size fluctuates. Enjoy your new purchases!
 
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DME said:
I would love to embrace a capsule wardrobe mindset, but I have a general shopping habit. That said, the majority of my wardrobe is made up of two brands (Lilly Pulitzer and lululemon), so I do have an aesthetic, if you will. Summer is mostly loose, printed dresses from Lilly for work, then shorts and tanks from lulu on weekends. Winter is mostly some form of athletic wear. I dress up when we travel (no matter the season), so there are exceptions, but those are my go-tos.

My niece’s wedding is in two weeks and I have a dress identified, but am struggling with shoes. I know what I want; I just don’t own them and online research hasn’t turned up anything, so off to the mall next weekend I go. I want light gold sandals with block heels. I’m all ears for those with suggestions!
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Try Stuart Weitzman.
 
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Cordeliere said:
There is graffiti done on the second and third floors of buildings. It seems like a thing.

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I am accustomed to people fighting graffiti and painting over it. People just accept it in Tel Aviv. This is the only attempt I saw at getting rid of it.
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The next three pics are obviously not graffiti/street art, but they capture the free-wheeling sense of self expression in Tel Aviv.

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While wild patterned dressing was not the norm, it was also not unusual. It was hard to capture because someone dressed this way appears and disappears so quickly.
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This was not outside. I waited on the patio of a hamburger restaurant while DH was getting his portrait done. This was their restroom.
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The next set of pictures were taken in Neve Tzedek, the oldest suburb of Tel Aviv, which is pretty far down the road of gentrification. Look how nice the building is in the first pic. That neighborhood is mostly this well manicured, but they still have some graffiti. They are more into clever signs.View attachment 5394112

You might notice that the signs are in English.
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This one says "my bloodtype is cofffee."
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This was my fav.
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Some of them I love, but the stuff that just looks like tagging I dislike .
 
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BowieFan1971 said:
That bag is great! Slinky and sexy…
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jblended said:
It reminds me of vintage Whiting & Davis bags! Lovely. :smile:
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Katinahat said:
I love both of these metallics. So glamorous! Reminds me of “Goldfinger!” I’ve got Shirley Bassey singing in my head!

I can’t help on LV as I know nothing but can I just say congratulations on your milestones and celebrations. 25 and graduating, you have so much joy ahead of you. I’m sure whichever you chose will be perfect. I bought a watch with my first paycheck. It cost £100 which was a fortune for me then! I can’t wear it now as it remind me of a person I need to forget but it’s great to buy presents for yourself so go for it!
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Thank you so much! Surprised to see so much love for the mesh bag as opposed to the Chanel haha!

papertiger said:
Both are fab!

The one on the right has a Peretti feel about it, I suppose it's her knitted mesh silver jewellery.

It also reminds me of a Vesace Medusa Oroton top I have. I bet it looks stunning worn.
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Thanks! I see what you mean now about the Perreti vibe.

JenJBS said:
With a purple bag, I was thinking black ballet flats, jeans (feels weird to wear jeans on a first day, but that's what everyone in the office wears), black shirt. Flame painted copper bracelet. Small stud earrings.

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Sounds like a great outfit, I like the choices.

SakuraSakura said:
Me: ( waves from off the wagon)

:P Hi everybody! I haven't updated you guys in a while but things have been so busy. I'm entering a fresh new semester so that leaves little room to chit-chat.

I am celebrating some pretty big milestones, everyone. I'm turning twenty-five in around two months. I'll be done my degree by the end of December. I decided that I'm going to treat myself to something shiny and pretty...

What do you guys think? I'm attempting to decide between a Louis Vuitton Vernis Alma BB in Amarante ( $1600 CAD , basically new) or a Louis Vuitton Ikat Grand Bleu Catalina BB ($1095 CAD, also basically new)... orrr something else

Some background... I have owned a Louis Vuitton Reade PM in a baby blue sort of colour. I felt restricted by its limited ways of being carried and how the straps were untreated leather. This is going to be a more special piece in my collection but if anyone owns the Catalina, how narrow is the top-handle? Since I've gained some weight my arms aren't as thin as they used to be. My wardrobe is mostly blues and greens but since I thrift often I am not too picky about the color difference.

LEt me know what you think!
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Congrats on wrapping up your degree, and happy birthday!!! I think both of the bags you are debating sound like they will be lovely. I’m sure you will get some great LV advice from some of the folks on here.
 
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Katinahat said:
Good plan. However, May is rarely warm weather bags where I am! And, if May turns hotter, it rains solidly for the whole of June into July. Nevertheless I’m usually out of winter boots from May-September so I’ll take that as a sign.
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It doesn’t really get warm where I am until late May. Yesterday, it was 54F/12C and cloudy. Since it felt & looked like fall, I carried a bag that reminded me of fall.
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But, like Olaf in Frozen, I dream of summer & warm weather!
 
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Katinahat said:
These breakfasts are incredible. I love staying in a hotel for the traditional cooked breakfast, fruit salad and pastries. It’s a very good thing it’s rare for me! We often skip lunch as we don’t need it after all that food. Mostly our holidays are self catering but the wedding was in a great hotel and we have 5 nights in Nice in July with breakfast.

That’s a helpful way to think about it! I know my style, I just have a lot of each thing rather th an 1 or 2.

This is all so interesting. I think, after reading this, I’d like to travel to Mexico!

That’s kind! The too big was only too big as I dropped two plus trouser sizes from 2020-2021. The trouble is everything is tight now as I went back up one size so I’m a uk big 10 - small 12. However, I agree I t’s good to see that I’m not back where I started at least and I left the uk14s trousers in the cupboard! I’m trying not give myself a really hard time. My top doesn’t change so much and is a uk8-10. Typical pear!

I run 5-20km a week just locally. I go very slowly as I’m not athletic in anyway and never have been but I’m still doing it! My AD meds make me tired and since increasing the dose I’m at 5-10 painful km most weeks. They are also possibly causing some of the weight gain. I’d like to get back to feeling good running 20km as I miss the high. I run by the shore when I can as I love to see the sea.

Thanks for your helpful comments about my shopping too. The DMs are a great match and I’d be very sad if the Barbour coat I ordered went out of stock before I got it so that’s a good point too! I’ve been looking at it since last summer.

You sound just like me as I can’t do it either! Lulu is great for off duty. I do the same with Ronhill for running but Lulu is much more on trend! Good luck finding those gold sandals. They had some in Office but that is UK!

I love these! Sometimes graffiti is sad in places making them look dirty and unloved. This looks bright, artistic and clever so is completely different.

I love the quote about loving yourself! Brilliant to see such inspirational wording displayed. Thanks so much for your posts!



Yes, retail therapy work for me and I never spend more than I can manage. I hope I’ve made good choices but returning is easy if not!

I love both of these metallics. So glamorous! Reminds me of “Goldfinger!” I’ve got Shirley Bassey singing in my head!

I can’t help on LV as I know nothing but can I just say congratulations on your milestones and celebrations. 25 and graduating, you have so much joy ahead of you. I’m sure whichever you chose will be perfect. I bought a watch with my first paycheck. It cost £100 which was a fortune for me then! I can’t wear it now as it remind me of a person I need to forget but it’s great to buy presents for yourself so go for it!
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Thank you friend! I'll share when my pretty comes my way.
 
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dcooney4 said:
I have been going through my clothes too. Dropped some at the consignment shop along with a brand new coach raincoat dh talked me into before the pandemic . I prefer my barbour coats too. Sunday we stopped in coach and what does he notice their trench coat jackets again. I did not say a thing lol . He doesn't notice much when it comes to fashion. Hope it sells before he asks about mine. I am like you and my size fluctuates. Enjoy your new purchases!
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I used to have a couple Coach raincoats. They were beautiful but when it rains, I want a hood.
 
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