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.

 

[papertiger]

The last month has been crazy, so I’m only now getting around to posting my metallic bags (and two metallic SLGs).

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Back row, left to right: Chanel Mini Flap Bag XS 22C with LGHW (also shown during pink/purple week), Valentino Small Rockstud Crossbody in Gold with GHW, Ela Silver Mini Milck Clutch with SHW

Front row, left to right: Dior Diorama Croisiere Chain Wallet in Gold with GHW, Louis Vuitton Key Pouch in Navy Nacre with SHW, Coach Metallic Pink Small Wristlet

On the search for shoes to wear to an upcoming wedding… I went to several stores looking for gold, stacked heel sandals and struck out. I found several pairs of gold sandals I liked, but they were all espadrilles, which is too casual for what I need. I ended up finding a pair of black Valentino sandals that will go with both my black dresses and my navy and gold dresses, so I ended up getting them instead. Here they are, pictured with my gold Dior clutch; I’ll plan to wear this combo with a black sleeveless dress. I found out yesterday when I looked at my niece‘s wedding website that it’s formal attire. I miss the days when this information was included on the paper invitation, since that caught me off guard!

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These are an excellent choice (and combo) you'll be able to dance all night, plus plenty of ways to style these shoes for every occasion or just to wear.

 

[papertiger]

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.

Yes we do! (sorry catching-up)

He is so totally adorable, I'm very excited, he's so cute. I wish I'd bought a Gucci leather bear (in the sale) years ago when I had the chance.

 

[papertiger]

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'm like the polar opposite, I love the aesthetics of Bar Moto bags (and the 'vintage' leathers) but can't deal with using them. That's why my only Bal has some of the look but very much a more structured hand-held

 

[papertiger]

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

Hermes Evelyne is my most used bag x 1M. I carry it almost everyday with whichever other bag I'm carrying

 

[papertiger]

@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.

M&S has a huge range of tummy control swimsuits at good prices.

The only ones I've bought from them don't have tummy control (not saying I don't need it ) I have this one in navy and another in black.

 

[papertiger]

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.”

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You don't need a pink bag, you absolutely don't need to 'steal' the scene from these on your feet

 

[papertiger]

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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Perfection!

 

[papertiger]

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.

I have a Gucci black (tan trimmed) canvas Gucci and a black patent basket with bamboo handle. Black can look totally chic in the Summer.

 

[papertiger]

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

at least you looked uber-stylish

Seriously. I'm sorry about your notes, I really hate it when I do something like that too. For me, it happens quite often.

 

[ElainePG]

That sounds like a great size.

It really is. Now I have to hold myself back from getting a second one (in a different color) on a reseller site!

I don't need it. I don't need it. I don't need it…

 

[ElainePG]

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

I've bought & sold two pink bags also, so I know what you mean! One was cheap, one was super-expensive, so I still twitch at the thought of a pink bag. (Nothing wrong with a pink bag, BTW. Just not my style. And I'm guessing not yours?)

Think about what sort of outfit you'd pair with these darling shoes. And THEN think of the bag. I'm guessing you may already have one in your closet. Perhaps a cute straw bag?

 

[baghabitz34]

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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It’s funny so many of you liked the Charlie. My favorite is the Fendi Shopper & my most used out of the group is the MCM Boston.

 

[ElainePG]

Bought a pink bag…crochet Speedy 25. $19 all in View attachment 5400268

$19 is brilliant! The color is perfect with the shoes, and if you're tired of it by the end of the summer you can donate it. Such a sweet li'l bag.

 

[ElainePG]

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 so sorry. Sounds as though things really piled on yesterday between the bus and (ugh!) deleting your notes. I hope things turn around.

 

[ElainePG]

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.

My doctor says she hears this sort of thing from so many of her patients. She says it isn't exactly depression, because these aren't patients who have dealt with depression in the past, but in another way it IS depression, if that makes sense. Triggered by the pandemic, obviously, plus everything else that's going on in the world.

I'm working on this, trying to pull together a nice outfit every day, even if I'm just going to the supermarket or taking my Mom to a doctor's appointment. That's the only reason I've been able to rotate my bags & my H scarves. I do find it gives me a little lift.