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.

 

[Jereni]

Now we try to make it more special for each other and our parents . What holidays do you enjoy?

It’s an obvious one but I love Christmas. Love decorating, love the season, love getting and wrapping gifts.

I used to adore Halloween. I would try to makeover the house in spooky but glam decorations, and was working my way towards trying to set a tradition of hosting a party for my friends and their kids. But my mom passed away a few days before Halloween a few years ago and… just haven’t been able to look at it the same way. I know that’s a downer, sorry.

Alright guys, confession time.
I broke 2 of my bag rules and we're not even halfway through the year.

1) I bought a 3rd bag. (2 bags a year rule or 1 in and 1 out)
2) My 3rd bag, gasp, does not fit my phone. (which is a pretty big rule of mine.)

Though my husband, bless him, came to my "defense" and said I only bought 1 bag in the year 2020 and this was making up for that.

- 1st bag was a Moynat Oh tote, PM size, which I love.
- 2nd bag is a pre-ordered YSL clutch from the SS2022 collection, it has yet to arrive (i got to see the runway version and my SA said the retail version may differ a bit, so she understands if I wish to return it)
- 3rd bag is the nano Rejane. I mentioned on the Moynat thread that, the Rejane was probably the next bag on my list but I didn't expect to get it so soon! I was considering the BB size for a while but it just felt a little too boxy for me. However, the nano was just too adorable to pass up! So we shall see how that goes.

Definitely no bags for the rest of the year, and I'm making my husband say no to me everytime I bring up a potential bag purchase!

I am excited to see the YSL clutch and get use out of my new bags this year though!

Congrats on the new bags!!! Saw the pics a few posts later, very beautiful.

Oops - confession time - I completely forgot that I did purchase a bag in April!
I was looking for a dressy bag to take to Paris - looking for something that might work with the formal dress. I remembered someone has a very cute bag that I think was called a Cloud (?), and found this: Demillier Florence.
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The chain strap goes inside, making it a nice clutch - and very important for me - it has structure! It holds a lot too, so it’s functional as well. I’m not a big fan of chain straps, but this one did not bother me yesterday when I met a friend for lunch at the mall.
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Oh nice, I looked at this bag last year. I liked the leather. The color I wanted sold out abruptly which was a bummer. Congrats!

 

[DME]

Thanks for this advice. I struggle a bit with loose tops. I generally find they make me look huge as they hide the good bits. I often go tight to show off my smaller waist and chest. I guess it’s about finding the right top that still brings attention to these areas not something that drowns me.

OMG, yes! It’s a balancing act, for sure. A little loose to balance out the fitted bottoms, but not so loose that it hides your shape, or drowns you out. I won’t lie, it usually takes a lot of trial and error. So many tops are like tents and those make me look huge because I’m small on top.

 

[DME]

20 or so of it was Noom, 9 was not having an appetite after my hysterectomy…

You, too? I have to admit my diet changed quite a bit after the hysterectomy. Stuff I loved just didn’t appeal anymore. I actually craved healthier, raw foods.

BTW, how is your recovery coming along? I’ve been meaning to ask…

 

[whateve]

It’s an obvious one but I love Christmas. Love decorating, love the season, love getting and wrapping gifts.

I used to adore Halloween. I would try to makeover the house in spooky but glam decorations, and was working my way towards trying to set a tradition of hosting a party for my friends and their kids. But my mom passed away a few days before Halloween a few years ago and… just haven’t been able to look at it the same way. I know that’s a downer, sorry.



Congrats on the new bags!!! Saw the pics a few posts later, very beautiful.




Oh nice, I looked at this bag last year. I liked the leather. The color I wanted sold out abruptly which was a bummer. Congrats!

I'm sorry for the loss of your mom. My mom died on Halloween several years ago and now I don't do anything on that holiday. I used to love Halloween.

 

[whateve]

OMG, yes! It’s a balancing act, for sure. A little loose to balance out the fitted bottoms, but not so loose that it hides your shape, or drowns you out. I won’t lie, it usually takes a lot of trial and error. So many tops are like tents and those make me look huge because I’m small on top.

I love those kind of tops that are larger in the shoulders and taper to the waist. Because of my bust, any top that flares from the top makes me look huge. The tees I like taper in at the waist and then flare out a little bit on the bottom so they are very forgiving.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Thanks for this advice. I struggle a bit with loose tops. I generally find they make me look huge as they hide the good bits. I often go tight to show off my smaller waist and chest. I guess it’s about finding the right top that still brings attention to these areas not something that drowns me.

I totally agree about not wearing anything too loose. Garments like this have the nasty tendency to make one look bigger... What about faking proportion. So you have a tiny waist and lovely round hips: add some volume to the shoulder/ bust area and create an hourglass. For example for the sporty look I was thinking of those t-shirts with the visible shoulderpads- no clue which brand, but they are designer- knotted in the back as the young women do it nowadays.

 

[dcooney4]

We always went by ferry. The tunnel is too expensive to use when you are bringing a big trailer...
Here are some pictures from one of our trips...

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oops!

These were taken another year when we didn´t bring the trailer:

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and because the car was full the giraffe had to travel on the roof rails...

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View attachment 5397656 the giraffe is a kid carrier DS used to love.

Your son is adorable. I love the prams.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Thanks. Most days I am back to normal. Some days I still need a nap. The night sweats and hot flashes? They stink, but should get better/go away since I kept my ovaries. Though I am experiencing a lot of stress right now, which affects hormones. My mom’s brain tumor began progressing again after two years of being stable and she has noticeably deteriorated over the last month. I was told on Wednesday that she is dying.

Sending you a big hug!

 

[DME]

I totally agree about not wearing anything too loose. Garments like this have the nasty tendency to make one look bigger... What about faking proportion. So you have a tiny waist and lovely round hips: add some volume to the shoulder/ bust area and create an hourglass. For example for the sporty look I was thinking of those t-shirts with the visible shoulderpads- no clue which brand, but they are designer- knotted in the back as the young women do it nowadays.

I’ve seen a lot of these tops recently, so if anyone knows the brand, I would be curious! The ones I’ve seen have had distinct shoulder pads. It’s like the 80s revisited, but in a modern way. I saw tons of them in Las Vegas, so have been wondering if it’s an LA designer. We don’t get cool stuff in DC.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

OMG, yes! It’s a balancing act, for sure. A little loose to balance out the fitted bottoms, but not so loose that it hides your shape, or drowns you out. I won’t lie, it usually takes a lot of trial and error. So many tops are like tents and those make me look huge because I’m small on top.

I have shoulders like a rugby player, no boobs, a very short waist that usually is covered in a fat roll and well padded high hips... so I´m used to faking proprtion. I love waterfall necklines or empire wrap style necklines on shirts that taper in the waist area.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Your son is adorable. I love the prams.

Thank-you!

 

[BowieFan1971]

You, too? I have to admit my diet changed quite a bit after the hysterectomy. Stuff I loved just didn’t appeal anymore. I actually craved healthier, raw foods.

BTW, how is your recovery coming along? I’ve been meaning to ask…

I am doing ok. My appetite and energy are back. I feel like me again.

 

[DME]

I am doing ok. My appetite and energy are back. I feel like me again.

I’m so glad to hear that! I suspect it’s nice to feel like you again.

 

[BowieFan1971]

I'm sorry for the loss of your mom. My mom died on Halloween several years ago and now I don't do anything on that holiday. I used to love Halloween.

@whateve @Jereni I am sorry for your loss.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I’ve seen a lot of these tops recently, so if anyone knows the brand, I would be curious! The ones I’ve seen have had distinct shoulder pads. It’s like the 80s revisited, but in a modern way. I saw tons of them in Las Vegas, so have been wondering if it’s an LA designer. We don’t get cool stuff in DC.

Yeah, a trip back to the 80ies but in a very clean, modern way! I´ve seen them in almost all the High Street shops. Not sure about the designer version, though. Isabel Marant probably?