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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whateve said:
I love this suit. When I was much younger I had something similar.
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It's really, really nice on.

At first I thought it was a bit sexy for me. Usually finding anything other than Speedo race-cut costumes a nightmare. I had a similar one piece in black where top and bottom were solid and the midriff was sheer, I wore it so much I literally wore it out, so was looking to replace. This one is a bit more grown-up, but nothing (you wouldn't want) shows and feels totally secure. Very well cut and strong. I try to wash and store carefully because I want them to last a few years.
 
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ElainePG said:
Speaking of bears… I don't know if I've ever posted my little Burberry guy. He's a charm, but I never put him on a handbag. He sits on my desk next to my laptop (or on it, if my back is turned).

His name is Bogart, obviously, because of the trench coat. :smile:

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He's so cute, literally the classic Burberry charm. They were very silly to stop selling a range of these.

I have one too, but the Punk. Mine guards my best inherited crystal glasses and china when not attached to a Burberry bag. He also represents me at work as when my camera's off, he's my avatar at online meetings. Today I wore my Gucci moto jacket so we'd actually match (if his hair was red or mine blue)

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Curious, but why don't you ever use him on a bag? Too cute?
 
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cowgirlsboots said:
Sending you a huge hug! Tomorrow will be another day!
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Good advice. One on my DBT mantras. “This too will pass”.
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I have these. Got mine on sale with department store but they are worth it. You can change out the top and look like it’s another whole swimsuit. Comfortable and slimming. For me anyway. Good luck!
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Thanks. I looked on the UK Amazon and they were £140. I’ll keep looking as they seem great.
whateve said:
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.
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Snap! Fellow pink fan.
whateve said:
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.
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I went to the cinema on Sunday. It was empty and very good.
Jereni said:
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 sorry to hear all that and hope you are feeling better. I’m having a rough week myself.
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.
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Sorry to hear you are having a bad week too and suffering low mood. My ADs are ones that help me sleep or I’d be in exactly the same position myself with work. I want to get off them but I know I need them to sleep and stay level.
papertiger said:
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.
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Indeed, I overwrote a team mates work today and had to ‘fess up to the big boss. Oops! :tdown:
ElainePG said:
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… :angel:
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But you want it…
ElainePG said:
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?
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Good advice! While I love pink, I’m like that with red and green.
ElainePG said:
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.
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That’s a great idea!
ElainePG said:
Speaking of bears… I don't know if I've ever posted my little Burberry guy. He's a charm, but I never put him on a handbag. He sits on my desk next to my laptop (or on it, if my back is turned).

His name is Bogart, obviously, because of the trench coat. :smile:

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He is cute!
papertiger said:
It's really, really nice on.

At first I thought it was a bit sexy for me. Usually finding anything other than Speedo race-cut costumes a nightmare. I had a similar one piece in black where top and bottom were solid and the midriff was sheer, I wore it so much I literally wore it out, so was looking to replace. This one is a bit more grown-up, but nothing (you wouldn't want) shows and feels totally secure. Very well cut and strong. I try to wash and store carefully because I want them to last a few years.
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It’s a great cut and I like that balance between revealing and not revealing. It can look very sophisticated, especially in one colour.
papertiger said:
He's so cute, literally the classic Burberry charm. They were very silly to stop selling a range of these.

I have one too, but the Punk. Mine guards my best inherited crystal glasses and china when not attached to a Burberry bag. He also represents me at work as when my camera's off, he's my avatar at online meetings. Today I wore my Gucci moto jacket so we'd actually match (if his hair was red or mine blue)

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Curious, but why don't you ever use him on a bag? Too cute?
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Another cute bear! I love the punk hairstyle.
 
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papertiger said:
He's so cute, literally the classic Burberry charm. They were very silly to stop selling a range of these.

I have one too, but the Punk. Mine guards my best inherited crystal glasses and china when not attached to a Burberry bag. He also represents me at work as when my camera's off, he's my avatar at online meetings. Today I wore my Gucci moto jacket so we'd actually match (if his hair was red or mine blue)

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Curious, but why don't you ever use him on a bag? Too cute?
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He is so cool. All these cute bears hanging around.
 
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ElainePG said:
Speaking of bears… I don't know if I've ever posted my little Burberry guy. He's a charm, but I never put him on a handbag. He sits on my desk next to my laptop (or on it, if my back is turned).

His name is Bogart, obviously, because of the trench coat. :smile:

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The perfect name! So cute!!!!

So is @papertiger ‘s punk bear!
 
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lukelook said:
Hi there, I love your Chanel camera bag. Is that medium or small? I just purchased a preowned medium. Can you wear your crossbody? Mine can be worn crossbody, but it's above my waist, which doesn't look good. And I am 4" 11 in height. The chain strap is too short for a crossbody. I wondered if I could have lengthened the chain strap at any Chanel boutique store or gone to a leather surgeon. Any advice. Thank you
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Hi @lukelook, thanks for your kind words. Congratulations on your new Camera bag. I think mine is the medium, it’s from the 14P collection and does not have a continuous chain strap. I recall @catsinthebag had a Camera Reissue bag and lengthened the chain strap to be able to wear it crossbody. Hopefully, she’ll chime in on her thoughts and experience!
 
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ElainePG said:
Speaking of bears… I don't know if I've ever posted my little Burberry guy. He's a charm, but I never put him on a handbag. He sits on my desk next to my laptop (or on it, if my back is turned).

His name is Bogart, obviously, because of the trench coat. :smile:

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Adorable! :love: :love: :love:


papertiger said:
He's so cute, literally the classic Burberry charm. They were very silly to stop selling a range of these.

I have one too, but the Punk. Mine guards my best inherited crystal glasses and china when not attached to a Burberry bag. He also represents me at work as when my camera's off, he's my avatar at online meetings. Today I wore my Gucci moto jacket so we'd actually match (if his hair was red or mine blue)

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Curious, but why don't you ever use him on a bag? Too cute?
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So cute! :loveeyes::loveeyes::loveeyes:
 
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papertiger said:
He's so cute, literally the classic Burberry charm. They were very silly to stop selling a range of these.

I have one too, but the Punk. Mine guards my best inherited crystal glasses and china when not attached to a Burberry bag. He also represents me at work as when my camera's off, he's my avatar at online meetings. Today I wore my Gucci moto jacket so we'd actually match (if his hair was red or mine blue)

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Curious, but why don't you ever use him on a bag? Too cute?
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LOVE your punk bear, and he's got such a sweet expression on his face.

I probably should use him as a charm, come to think of it. Maybe on one of my GFG bags; I think the handle is strong enough to support him. I'll give it a try. Bogart might enjoy an outing!
 
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