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.

 

[Cordeliere]

I’m going to my friends’ wedding this weekend, the venue is a beautiful ex-church, followed by Italian countryside villa’s garden. I’m still debating what to wear:
- DvF navy polka dot dress with Alaia bucket bag in white and white Sergio Rossi mid-heels
- Sportmax navy dress styled with a necklace, Alaia Cecile bag in nude pink and Stuart Weitzman nudist sandals in matching color
- DvF black dress with red print, Chloe C red mini bag in croco or Fendi black woc and SJP collection black heels

Which you think would be more appropriate? My favorite options are DvF blue polka dot dress with white accessories or DvF black dress with red print that I can layer with red jacket for the evening

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They all look appropriate to me. The Sportmax is the prettiest IMHO, but I can see how the functional aspects of layering for evening would be important. You can't go wrong no matter which you choose. Whatever makes you feel fabulous.

 

[DME]

I’m going to my friends’ wedding this weekend, the venue is a beautiful ex-church, followed by Italian countryside villa’s garden. I’m still debating what to wear:
- DvF navy polka dot dress with Alaia bucket bag in white and white Sergio Rossi mid-heels
- Sportmax navy dress styled with a necklace, Alaia Cecile bag in nude pink and Stuart Weitzman nudist sandals in matching color
- DvF black dress with red print, Chloe C red mini bag in croco or Fendi black woc and SJP collection black heels

Which you think would be more appropriate? My favorite options are DvF blue polka dot dress with white accessories or DvF black dress with red print that I can layer with red jacket for the evening

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In addition to the great question @dcooney4 asked about walking surfaces (you don’t want shoes sinking!), how formal is the wedding? I like the Sportmax look if more formal, the DvF black and red if more casual and in the evening, and the DvF polka dot if more casual and in the daytime. (You look stunning in all three, so you gave us tough choices!)

 

[BowieFan1971]

I’m going to my friends’ wedding this weekend, the venue is a beautiful ex-church, followed by Italian countryside villa’s garden. I’m still debating what to wear:
- DvF navy polka dot dress with Alaia bucket bag in white and white Sergio Rossi mid-heels
- Sportmax navy dress styled with a necklace, Alaia Cecile bag in nude pink and Stuart Weitzman nudist sandals in matching color
- DvF black dress with red print, Chloe C red mini bag in croco or Fendi black woc and SJP collection black heels

Which you think would be more appropriate? My favorite options are DvF blue polka dot dress with white accessories or DvF black dress with red print that I can layer with red jacket for the evening

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I love the polka dot with a shawl/throw for evening. Perfect breezy wedding vibes!

 

[Jereni]

Great choice for work, love the neutral shade and sophisticated style. Good luck! Do you start next week?

I had to take my laptop yesterday and ran home with it on my back - no briefcase or leather bag but a specialist running pack. It fitted perfectly in the water system pouch at the back behind the main compartment which was a useful discovery (no need for hydration for a 30-40 minute run in mild weather).

Glad you had a better sleep last night. Your cat is so cute. I’m like you, no bears but two tabbies that look just like your beautiful tiger (plus dog and teenagers - it’s a mad house!).
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I wanted to call the fluffy one Mulberry but the family ruled it out. I think it’s a great name for a cat!

They are beautiful!!!! And I think Mulberry is a great name also! Too bad you didn’t get to use it.

I love the name Mulberry! Here is my Jett and my beloved Telly who passed away about 7 years ago at the age of 13. As you can see, tabbies are my favorites!

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Aw so adorable!!! Love love love tabbies.

 

[coffee2go]

I love all the outfits. Will there be a hard surface to walk on? If it is only a lawn you may want a wedge.

They all look appropriate to me. The Sportmax is the prettiest IMHO, but I can see how the functional aspects of layering for evening would be important. You can't go wrong no matter which you choose. Whatever makes you feel fabulous.

In addition to the great question @dcooney4 asked about walking surfaces (you don’t want shoes sinking!), how formal is the wedding? I like the Sportmax look if more formal, the DvF black and red if more casual and in the evening, and the DvF polka dot if more casual and in the daytime. (You look stunning in all three, so you gave us tough choices!)

I love the polka dot with a shawl/throw for evening. Perfect breezy wedding vibes!

Thank you! Ahah, I know they all look cute, so that’s why it’s hard for me to pick which I feel like I’ll be bringing two outfits and decide at the location as I’m not sure about the surface. Could be in the garden, so white shingle probably, white leather Sergio Rossi would be much better than suede SW or SJP…

 

[piperdog]

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. If just the shoes have the pop of pink, it's eye-catching. If shoes and bag have pink, it becomes a component of the overall look. Enjoy the shoes, and if you find yourself thinking "I need a pink bag to go with this" when you wear them, then start looking for one.

 

[piperdog]

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.

Totally agree Cookie! By all objective measures I have no business wearing a bikini. But we've discussed the challenges with some one-pieces, and I love the feel of the sun and the water on my skin, so (sometimes) I wear a bikini. It's not like a little ruching in the right place will suddenly make me look like, umm, whoever is a tall, willow-thin, model these days, so I wear what I like and what is functional.

 

[JenJBS]

Stunning bag! Wishing you a great first day! Please let us know how it goes!

Thank you! I will. This is such a kind and supportive group!

 

[baghabitz34]

I don’t have a bear or a cat, but…

I do have 3 Baby Yodas/Grogus!

 

[lill_canele]

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.

Same. My husband loves movies and we would go out to see movies almost every week as well! We also haven't been back to a movie theater since before lockdown but surprisingly we're okay with that.

The eating out is something we're definitely happy to get back to. It's usually a great way for us to find a way to spend time with friends and family. It's especially helpful when friends live farther away and then we can meet in the middle by going to a restaurant that's in between where we live so no one has to drive too far.

 

[lill_canele]

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.

I feel similarly. My husband and I used to go out frequently (pre-pandemic) when many of our friends lived here. However, most of them have moved right before or during the pandemic. A lot of them have gone back to their home country and don't seem to be able to visit anytime soon. So we've definitely become more about the home life.
And then when we do go out now, I get tired quite easily after one "event", so to speak. Let's say I go out for lunch and shopping with friends. By the end of it, I'm exhausted. It took so much energy to interact with everyone for that period of time and that was probably only 4-5 hours. I'd just end up staying at home and just relaxing.
I don't know how I did it pre-pandemic when I would go out, go home, go out for dinner with other friends, hang out at someone's house till midnight....maybe I'm just getting old. lol

 

[Cordeliere]

I feel similarly. My husband and I used to go out frequently (pre-pandemic) when many of our friends lived here. However, most of them have moved right before or during the pandemic. A lot of them have gone back to their home country and don't seem to be able to visit anytime soon. So we've definitely become more about the home life.
And then when we do go out now, I get tired quite easily after one "event", so to speak. Let's say I go out for lunch and shopping with friends. By the end of it, I'm exhausted. It took so much energy to interact with everyone for that period of time and that was probably only 4-5 hours. I'd just end up staying at home and just relaxing.
I don't know how I did it pre-pandemic when I would go out, go home, go out for dinner with other friends, hang out at someone's house till midnight....maybe I'm just getting old. lol

I find it very mysterious how much less energy we all have now.

 

[lill_canele]

Totally agree Cookie! By all objective measures I have no business wearing a bikini. But we've discussed the challenges with some one-pieces, and I love the feel of the sun and the water on my skin, so (sometimes) I wear a bikini. It's not like a little ruching in the right place will suddenly make me look like, umm, whoever is a tall, willow-thin, model these days, so I wear what I like and what is functional.

Agree about functionality. I think all swimsuits are cute but I like bikinis because they're easy to go to the bathroom (without taking off the entire suit), and I have a huge pet peeve with tan lines. If I'm going out in the sun and know that I'm going to get tanned, I'll make sure that I'm going to evenly tan as much of my body as I can.

 

[Katinahat]

I’m going to my friends’ wedding this weekend, the venue is a beautiful ex-church, followed by Italian countryside villa’s garden. I’m still debating what to wear:
- DvF navy polka dot dress with Alaia bucket bag in white and white Sergio Rossi mid-heels
- Sportmax navy dress styled with a necklace, Alaia Cecile bag in nude pink and Stuart Weitzman nudist sandals in matching color
- DvF black dress with red print, Chloe C red mini bag in croco or Fendi black woc and SJP collection black heels

Which you think would be more appropriate? My favorite options are DvF blue polka dot dress with white accessories or DvF black dress with red print that I can layer with red jacket for the evening

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You look amazing in all of these (awesome legs lady - do you work out?). While all look great on you, I like colour for weddings so would go with the red dress possibly with the blazer but perhaps with the accessories. Either works but then they all do. You can’t go wrong with any of these!

 

[Katinahat]

I love the name Mulberry! Here is my Jett and my beloved Telly who passed away about 7 years ago at the age of 13. As you can see, tabbies are my favorites!

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Awww. So cute! I’m sorry you lost one. I lost my First tabby Lady after 18 years. It broke my heart. When it was just the two of us, she rescued me from my past and my head. Tabby therapy!

They all look appropriate to me. The Sportmax is the prettiest IMHO, but I can see how the functional aspects of layering for evening would be important. You can't go wrong no matter which you choose. Whatever makes you feel fabulous.

In addition to the great question @dcooney4 asked about walking surfaces (you don’t want shoes sinking!), how formal is the wedding? I like the Sportmax look if more formal, the DvF black and red if more casual and in the evening, and the DvF polka dot if more casual and in the daytime. (You look stunning in all three, so you gave us tough choices!)

I love the polka dot with a shawl/throw for evening. Perfect breezy wedding vibes!

All great advice!

They are beautiful!!!! And I think Mulberry is a great name also! Too bad you didn’t get to use it.



Aw so adorable!!! Love love love tabbies.

Tabby love everywhere!

You don't need a pink bag. If just the shoes have the pop of pink, it's eye-catching. If shoes and bag have pink, it becomes a component of the overall look. Enjoy the shoes, and if you find yourself thinking "I need a pink bag to go with this" when you wear them, then start looking for one.

This is a very valid point.

Totally agree Cookie! By all objective measures I have no business wearing a bikini. But we've discussed the challenges with some one-pieces, and I love the feel of the sun and the water on my skin, so (sometimes) I wear a bikini. It's not like a little ruching in the right place will suddenly make me look like, umm, whoever is a tall, willow-thin, model these days, so I wear what I like and what is functional.

I’m with you! Bikini rather than swimsuit!

I don’t have a bear or a cat, but…
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I do have 3 Baby Yodas/Grogus!

May the force be with you!

I feel similarly. My husband and I used to go out frequently (pre-pandemic) when many of our friends lived here. However, most of them have moved right before or during the pandemic. A lot of them have gone back to their home country and don't seem to be able to visit anytime soon. So we've definitely become more about the home life.
And then when we do go out now, I get tired quite easily after one "event", so to speak. Let's say I go out for lunch and shopping with friends. By the end of it, I'm exhausted. It took so much energy to interact with everyone for that period of time and that was probably only 4-5 hours. I'd just end up staying at home and just relaxing.
I don't know how I did it pre-pandemic when I would go out, go home, go out for dinner with other friends, hang out at someone's house till midnight....maybe I'm just getting old. lol

Never getting old!

Agree about functionality. I think all swimsuits are cute but I like bikinis because they're easy to go to the bathroom (without taking off the entire suit), and I have a huge pet peeve with tan lines. If I'm going out in the sun and know that I'm going to get tanned, I'll make sure that I'm going to evenly tan as much of my body as I can.

I don’t tan but I’m with you in the bathroom break!