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.

 

[dcooney4]

Ok, enablers! I have several black summer dresses I can wear these shoes with. I could and would also wear colored shoes and/or accessories with them, since I am not a monochromatic black outfit girl. I was thinking of getting a small shoulder tote style The Sak crochet bag for warmer weather, especially since black leather feels heavy looking to me in summer. Do I get a black one? Or a pink one? Or get one of each? I also have a bag like this, black Gucci mono canvas, I can wearView attachment 5400224.

Get one sac to start and see how you like it. Then get pink if you love it. The Gucci is very pretty but doesn’t have a summery vibe. Though you could add a bright scarf to it.

 

[More bags]

Happy Taupe Tuesday!
Top to bottom, left to right:
Coach Charlie Bucket in taupe, MJ Maverick in iced coffee, MJ mini tote in twine
MJ small tote in cement, MCM Boston in urban taupe, Fendi Sunshine shopper in grey

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I love all of these bags, my favourite is your Charlie bucket.

 

[JenJBS]

I'm having a rough mental health day. I've been so anxious to the point of it being unmanagable... The bus was very late and I mistakenly deleted a segment of my notes. I hope your days have been better. Here's my beautiful Louis Vuitton Alma BB

HUGS! More HUGS!

 

[DME]

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 a fan of La Blanca. I’ve had several of their tankinis and love them! And I’m pretty sure @whateve and I have the opposite body types, but I second Reebok, so that tells me they work for multiple shapes.

 

[Paris Girl]

I'm having a rough mental health day. I've been so anxious to the point of it being unmanagable... The bus was very late and I mistakenly deleted a segment of my notes. I hope your days have been better. Here's my beautiful Louis Vuitton Alma BB

Had one of those last week. Seemed like nothing went right. The good thing is that it’s behind me now. Better days ahead! Any probably a new handbag……!

 

[whateve]

Talk me off the ledge, y’all!!!!

Did some retail therapy and got these for a steal. I saw the solid black but chose these because they are a little less basic/serious/businessy and have more personality. Now I have started looking at pink bags to wear with them for the summer. But 3 times now I have bought and sold pink bags because I never wore them and the color is not “me.”

Tell me I do not need a pink bag! Even a cheap one!View attachment 5400052

So cute! I'm no help. I love pink bags! I rarely use my ballerina pink bag but the fuchsia ones get used all the time.

 

[whateve]

Before the pandemic, DH and I went out 3-4 times a week so I had plenty of opportunities to build an outfit around one of my Hermes vintage lady bags. Now I have no desire to go out. My inner home body has taken over my life. Now I think about going to a performance of something, and my reaction is it is too much work. I think I have the same diminished energy issues that others have talked about. About the only places I am willing to go is to a movie or one of my few favorite restaurants just to get a favorite dish. I would prefer to order delivery or stream the movie. I imagine my bags are sulking. Planning to moisturize them just so they know they are still loved.

Pre pandemic we went to a movie nearly every week. I haven't been in a movie theater since before lockdown. I don't have a desire to anymore. I do enjoy eating out. I'm so glad we are back to do that. It isn't too much work because there would be more work for me if we ate at home.

 

[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 a fan of La Blanca. I’ve had several of their tankinis and love them! And I’m pretty sure @whateve and I have the opposite body types, but I second Reebok, so that tells me they work for multiple shapes.

I got rid of some of my older suits but one that I loved was made by Gottex.

I love tank suits because I swim laps and don't want a top that is going to float up.

 

[880]

@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:
View attachment 5399824

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 hope you get to go back to Japan next year

re swimsuits, I have a relatively thick mid section. I last picked up a suit at athleta which seemed to hold me in. . . . I last wore it pre Covid though.

i find a higher leg opening; a deeper neckline ( or V or faux wrap detail) or a bodice detail minimizes my waist.
i am talking about a one piece swimsuit though I also like tankini suits for the same reasons as @Paris Girl.

ETA: just realized @dcooney4 also recommended athleta great minds
also I agree with @whateve re bag usage and travel. I have been wearing my TPM Evelyne and mini Della cavalerria quite a bit. If I buy something that I love, such as my resale stingray micro boy, I wear it a lot in the beginning. . .

 

[whateve]

I hope you get to go back to Japan next year

re swimsuits, I have a relatively thick mid section. I last picked up a suit at athleta which seemed to hold me in. . . . I last wore it pre Covid though.

i find a higher leg opening; a deeper neckline ( or V or faux wrap detail) or a bodice detail minimizes my waist.
i am talking about a one piece swimsuit

For me I like a higher leg opening but a higher neck as it makes my body look longer. I'll have to try athleta.

 

[Cookiefiend]

@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:
View attachment 5399824

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:
View attachment 5399825
View attachment 5399826

—————

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.

Thank you! We did have so much fun... but now - back to work!

I'm going to be an outlier... Do Not Worry about your 'tummy'.
Girlllll - go celebrate with your friends - drink some champagne, jump in the water, and smile. That's what everyone will see - your happy joyful smile.

Cheers honey!

Talk me off the ledge, y’all!!!!

Did some retail therapy and got these for a steal. I saw the solid black but chose these because they are a little less basic/serious/businessy and have more personality. Now I have started looking at pink bags to wear with them for the summer. But 3 times now I have bought and sold pink bags because I never wore them and the color is not “me.”

Tell me I do not need a pink bag! Even a cheap one!View attachment 5400052

Welllpppp - I say buy a cute pink bag!
But... make it a fun pink! Not a sweet pink, but a fun and happy pink!
(looking at my MZ Wallace Micro Sutton in Punch - the ONLY pink bag that's made it for 4 years! I think it's the color and the size - not too big and such a great color!)

Happy Taupe Tuesday!
Top to bottom, left to right:
Coach Charlie Bucket in taupe, MJ Maverick in iced coffee, MJ mini tote in twine
MJ small tote in cement, MCM Boston in urban taupe, Fendi Sunshine shopper in grey

View attachment 5400116View attachment 5400117

wow...

 

[Jereni]

Doing some catch up

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DS wouldn’t let me open the box early. It’s the Polene Neuf/Nine in camel. I love this color & see myself using it a lot in the warmer months.

I also see why Polene is popular. The leather feels fantastic & the price point is reasonable. I can definitely see myself adding more bags from this brand.

Gorgeous, congrats!

Luckily in the DC area it’s often warm through November. Now if only spring would get here; it’s like March, round two.

I hear you, so tired of the colder weather!

He came in a cute box . The bears are numbered up to 350. They got me a different one from the back but I preferred the smile and the scraggly fur on this one. I added my Woc too.

very cute. Congrats on the new bag!

Talk me off the ledge, y’all!!!!

Did some retail therapy and got these for a steal. I saw the solid black but chose these because they are a little less basic/serious/businessy and have more personality. Now I have started looking at pink bags to wear with them for the summer. But 3 times now I have bought and sold pink bags because I never wore them and the color is not “me.”

Tell me I do not need a pink bag! Even a cheap one!View attachment 5400052

Very cute shoes. Love that floral design. I am the worst person to try and convince someone not to buy a pink bag.

I'm having a rough mental health day. I've been so anxious to the point of it being unmanagable... The bus was very late and I mistakenly deleted a segment of my notes. I hope your days have been better. Here's my beautiful Louis Vuitton Alma BB

I’m sorry to hear all that and hope you are feeling better. I’m having a rough week myself.

I get this! I have definitely got energy issues too and general low mood following my severe PTSD episode which means I don’t always enjoy things as much as I think I will. Perhaps we all have low mood after Covid as a collective trauma? Avoidance and Detatchment can be stress response.

You see! Everyone needs a pink bag and this was a bargain.

And black!

I didn’t know Miraclesuit did bottoms! I must see if anywhere in the UK sells them.

Yeah maybe the low mood thing is pretty common. Mine has reached a fever pitch this week. I’m so stressed about work that it’s interrupting my sleep.

 

[papertiger]

Thanks again for those who told me not to settle… as I waited to see whether a new color would be available for the bag I liked so much… and the waiting paid off!

I just got back home with the most beautiful emerald green color for my Valextra Triennale

Today I decided to go and check out the store, whether there have been any “new” arrivals, and there have been so many! There were so many beautiful shades and sizes for Valextra Triennale, but I set my eyes on the one I saw on window display and… well… I got it

Fantastic!

 

[papertiger]

Thank you. It is like a horrible cloud. But the rest of the world continues like nothing is happening. I have to operate in that world, but it’s not my world. I don’t know what to feel so I am just taking it day by day.

I'm so sorry.

 

[papertiger]

Exactly!

i am so sorry for your loss of your mom. hugs

@papertiger, based on what you’ve shared of your bags and aesthetic, somehow I didn’t channel anna piagge, but rather Isabelle blow. . .

@SakuraSakura , your new purchases are well deserved and sound lovely! Congrats

I loved Isabelle Blow, total icon, maverick and had a fantastic eye