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.

 

[baghabitz34]

I am curious what is your most used bag or are they equally rotated?

I do not equally rotate my bags. I just use whatever I feel like carrying, goes with my outfit or outing for the day.

 

[Cookiefiend]

I am curious what is your most used bag or are they equally rotated?

Hrmmmm...
My most used/carried bag is the LV Lock Me Bucket in black with 129 wears - since I started keeping track in 2018.
Of course it's a black bag

 

[dcooney4]

Last year it was this tote. Since I didn’t go many places except to watercolor class. This year they are fairly evenly rotated so far.

 

[dcooney4]

At the moment it's my PS1 Tiny, even though I've only had it a couple of months. I tend to reach for it when I'm doing a quick supermarket run, or when Mr. PG and I are doing a bay walk. I don't carry it for the entire day, because it's small, but it's the perfect size to hold a CC case, keys, my inhaler, and my phone. And even sunglasses.

That sounds like a great size.

 

[dcooney4]

This is an interesting question for everyone. I will go.

This is my most used bag. Bal First. It is the smallest of the Bal biker bags. I just got it last fall to replace a black one just like it. I am talking about both the blue and more the black with the following comments.

We have a family business and I do a lot of physical labor in that business. I don't carry much in my bags: wallet, keys, and cell phone so I don't need a big bag. I prefer hand carry but need shoulder carry in my frequent trips to Home Depot. This bag has a rather short shoulder strap and the bag snuggles up under my arm as I do my Home Depot shopping. It is very light. It is flexible. I can toss it behind the seat in my truck and it slides down and disappears for those times I don't want to carry it in somewhere but don't want it to be visible in the vehicle. The black one was a designer beater bag. I should be reported to the bag police for bag abuse. I got sick of the black one because I carried it constantly. I tried to find a replacement for it in a different brand. Finally gave up and accepted, this just really works for me and got a new to me one in a different color. So far, I am treating this one a little better than the last one. I don't love the fringe strings or the biker hardware, but whatever. The bag is highly functional for me.

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I have always loved the look of this .

 

[dcooney4]

I wish I could say my bags are equally rotated, bit they are not. That is starting to change as I get out mote post-Covid. My most used bag is also one of my less expensive ones…my Coach Bay tote. But the last time I used it, it was annoying that everything all jumbled in the bottom and it was a pain to rummage through to find stuff. And I “collected” things/junk because the bag is bigger than I need/usually carry. I love the simplicity of a tote, visually too, but I don’t know if I am really a tote-as-a-main-bag person.

That said, it is an easy bag to carry, is supple and molds to you, and is a great color that goes with almost everything. I am not home, so this is a pic off the net, but you all have seen this one before.

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A perfect neutral.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I am curious what is your most used bag or are they equally rotated?

My most used bag is the mustard patent New Lock. She has become my absolutely carefree every day bag and makes me happy every time I reach for her.



My bags are certainly not equally rotated... from time to time another Dior or more frequently some vintage bag go out with me. Last week I needed to make a good impression at an appointment, so dressed up decently and actually wore my red Delidior for the first time.

 

[dcooney4]

My most used bag is the mustard patent New Lock. She has become my absolutely carefree every day bag and makes me happy every time I reach for her.

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So glad! It really is a happy bag.

 

[Cordeliere]

So glad! It really is a happy bag.

+1

 

[whateve]

I am curious what is your most used bag or are they equally rotated?

Mine aren't equally rotated. There are bags I love more than others and bags that are too small to use every day. I don't think there is one that is most used. My numbers are skewed because every time we go on vacation I pick one bag to take and that one ends up getting two or three weeks of continuous use. That doesn't mean I love it more; it just met the qualifications of a bag for travel. I can't even pick one as being the most useful.

 

[DME]

I am curious what is your most used bag or are they equally rotated?

My totes, since those are the bags I carry to work, which is where I spend more of my life than I would like to admit. I have more bags than I do totes, which is sad because the bags see so much less use than the totes!? I would love to be the kind of person who switches out her bags most days. I’ve tried, but I really want to get to work so I can get the day over with and I never spend the time switching out my bags. Hmmm… I’m much better when I’m off, since I will take time to plan out my clothes, bags, SLGs, etc.

 

[afroken]

@msd_bags @880 I've been wanting to go back to Japan for years now. I had a trip booked for April 2020 and have been waiting for the border to reopen for tourists. I might be going to Europe during the fall, so hopefully I can go during cherry blossom season next year.

Thank you!
Paris was packed, lots of people everywhere. We had a day that we spent with a chef (catering) - she took us to a street market (I fell in love at one of the cheese stands - the guy looked just like Bradley Cooper!) and then a cooking lesson - I learned how to make a soufflé!
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We made Magret duck breast, mashed celery root, and a pan sauce.
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We fithe Musee D’Orsay,
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had coffee at a bistro on a sidewalk, bought a baguette and took it to Luxembourg Gardens and ate it sitting and watching kids playing with boats. We walked everywhere, had so many fabulous dinners (I highly recommended Guy Savoy but it is very spendy),
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and I met the lovely women I bought my second Plumes En Fete from and had dinner at her restaurant.

It was our second trip to Beaune, but our first time to attend an event at the Clos de Vougeot - the Chapitre d’Amitie Franco-Americaine. I can’t even explain what a production this is, it’s just incredible.
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We also toured Dijon,
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and managed to walk up and down a cobblestoned path in high heels without breaking my ankles or falling over after a very long evening fill with fabulous wine.
And then back to Paris, where I found this at the Sevres boutique - Marble Silk Brides de Gala! ❤
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What a wonderful trip you're having! Paris is so magical. Your scarf is beautiful

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.

I'm so sorry to hear this, @BowieFan1971

I am curious what is your most used bag or are they equally rotated?

My most used bag changes every couple of weeks. For the past month, it's been one of my Happy Bags. So much personality and great for spring:


Before I got my Happy Bags, I used my Massaccesi Bouquet in brown suede and The Row Wander in grey suede. They fit random winter accessories such as mittens. There's something about suede that's perfect for winter, it's like a soft warm hug:



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I'm going on a vacation to Punta Cana with some friends in late June. Hoping I can get some opinions here. I've gained a bit of weight in my stomach area during the pandemic, and it's something that I'm very self-conscious about. I've been looking for some nice swimsuits that have tummy control. I saw some very pretty ones at Summersalt but their tummy control swimsuits don't have bra cups. I also saw some at Lands End. Spanx only has one and it doesn't have any "flair". Does anyone have any other recommendations on where to buy tummy control swimsuits? Preferably cheap.

 

[Katinahat]

I am curious what is your most used bag or are they equally rotated?

My bags are not equally rotated. I’m very similar to @DME and it’s my work tote that’s currently getting used most. I also spend too much time there! I have other work bags but this is the lightest so easiest to carry when walking with resorting to a backpack which I did for most of 2021.

My other most used bag is currently my KS nylon satchel because it dog walks in all weather. Just realised that sounds like the bag walks the dog - if only! Accessories here are dog treats and ball.

And finally trying hard in third place is my Alexa Icon. This is my go to weekend bag but I also carry it to work on days when I need a bit less with me.

These bags all score in the high 20s for carries. My other bags carries are in the low teens or less. I’d like to go out more socially and casually bringing more joy into my life but time, opportunity and money cause restriction - mostly time and opportunity!

 

[Katinahat]

@msd_bags @880 I've been wanting to go back to Japan for years now. I had a trip booked for April 2020 and have been waiting for the border to reopen for tourists. I might be going to Europe during the fall, so hopefully I can go during cherry blossom season next year.


What a wonderful trip you're having! Paris is so magical. Your scarf is beautiful


I'm so sorry to hear this, @BowieFan1971

My most used bag changes every couple of weeks. For the past month, it's been one of my Happy Bags. So much personality and great for spring:
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Before I got my Happy Bags, I used my Massaccesi Bouquet in brown suede and The Row Wander in grey suede. They fit random winter accessories such as mittens. There's something about suede that's perfect for winter, it's like a soft warm hug:
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I'm going on a vacation to Punta Cana with some friends in late June. Hoping I can get some opinions here. I've gained a bit of weight in my stomach area during the pandemic, and it's something that I'm very self-conscious about. I've been looking for some nice swimsuits that have tummy control. I saw some very pretty ones at Summersalt but their tummy control swimsuits don't have bra cups. I also saw some at Lands End. Spanx only has one and it doesn't have any "flair". Does anyone have any other recommendations on where to buy tummy control swimsuits? Preferably cheap.

Love your happy bags and delighted you are reaching for them.

I can’t advise on tummy control swimsuits as they bring images of horror for me! Getting into them (and out again) is a nightmare. They are not made for the pear shaped ladies. The tummy control is way too tight to get on over ample thighs leading too contortist movements. And should a bathroom visit be needed mid sunbathing after getting the costume wet in the pool! Impossible!

If I don’t dare to bare in a bikini (think ample coverage not teenie weenie), I reach for a longline Tankini with high waisted briefs, buying the top half at least one size smaller than the bottoms if not two!

 

[whateve]

@msd_bags @880 I've been wanting to go back to Japan for years now. I had a trip booked for April 2020 and have been waiting for the border to reopen for tourists. I might be going to Europe during the fall, so hopefully I can go during cherry blossom season next year.


What a wonderful trip you're having! Paris is so magical. Your scarf is beautiful


I'm so sorry to hear this, @BowieFan1971

My most used bag changes every couple of weeks. For the past month, it's been one of my Happy Bags. So much personality and great for spring:
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Before I got my Happy Bags, I used my Massaccesi Bouquet in brown suede and The Row Wander in grey suede. They fit random winter accessories such as mittens. There's something about suede that's perfect for winter, it's like a soft warm hug:
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I'm going on a vacation to Punta Cana with some friends in late June. Hoping I can get some opinions here. I've gained a bit of weight in my stomach area during the pandemic, and it's something that I'm very self-conscious about. I've been looking for some nice swimsuits that have tummy control. I saw some very pretty ones at Summersalt but their tummy control swimsuits don't have bra cups. I also saw some at Lands End. Spanx only has one and it doesn't have any "flair". Does anyone have any other recommendations on where to buy tummy control swimsuits? Preferably cheap.

I'm not sure about the tummy control but I have a Lands End swimsuit. It's the regular tank suit. It's okay. It is kind of hard to get on and the leg openings don't fit that well, but my thighs are skinnier than most. I like the fit of LL Bean better. In my experience, the tummy control doesn't necessarily make your tummy look flat. It works better if the style is more camouflaging. For example, the gathered fabric of this suit helps hide any bulges: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/922...egular&bc=12-27-624&feat=624-GN1&csp=f&pos=10 I'm not recommending this particular suit as I've never tried it myself, just something with this type of gathers. It doesn't mention cups but I would think it should have them. I like Reebok swimwear too.

If you can get to a store to try things on, it might help you figure out what works. There are a few brands I bought at department stores a few years ago that had good tummy camouflage. I can't look now as DH is sleeping but if I remember I'll look tomorrow. However, I think these brands, if they still make them, probably sell for over $100.