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]

Since I'll have to carry a laptop back and forth from work everyday starting next week, my Aspinal of London Aerodrome briefcase will quickly become my most used bag.

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Your going to look very chic with this on your first day. Good luck!

 

[dcooney4]

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.

That is a great idea. I might have to steal that idea.

 

[dcooney4]

Here is my tiger I adopted last year. He snuck under the freshly washed laundry that was still warm.

 

[whateve]

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 option 1.

 

[JenJBS]

Your going to look very chic with this on your first day. Good luck!

Thank you! Will have to get used to carrying both my purse and briefcase/laptop.

 

[Jereni]

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.

Yes! ^This!!! Why am I so tired all the time now, and so lonely but then overwhelmed by the thought of going out and seeing people?! Ugh.

Here is my tiger I adopted last year. He snuck under the freshly washed laundry that was still warm.View attachment 5401762

Aw he is cute and reminds me of my boy. I love kitties cuddling fresh laundry.

 

[JenJBS]

@coffee2go I vote for DvF navy polka dot dress with Alaia bucket bag in white and white Sergio Rossi mid-heels

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).

Thank you! That's a great way to carry your laptop!


Loving all the beautiful cats! My two would never forgive me if I didn't share their pics...

The grey and white beauty is Jessie. The handsome mini-panther is Kipling.

 

[Paris Girl]

I love option 1.

Ditto, option 1.

 

[Paris Girl]

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 find it is lots of effort to go out and sometimes I think it would just be easier to stay home. But once I go I really enjoy getting out. It both energizes and wears me out at the same time. It’s a good kind of tired and I’m always glad I did it.

 

[Paris Girl]

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.

That’s what we’ve been doing. We met friends last Friday halfway between our homes. They used to live next door. We have been choosing little hole in the wall gems that have great food, cheap prices, and friendly service. The place we met Friday was actually where my parents took me and my siblings for burgers when we were kids because we did not live close to McDonalds. Still fabulous burgers and not a thing had changed with the decor!

 

[DME]

Yes! ^This!!! Why am I so tired all the time now, and so lonely but then overwhelmed by the thought of going out and seeing people?! Ugh.

I find it is lots of effort to go out and sometimes I think it would just be easier to stay home. But once I go I really enjoy getting out. It both energizes and wears me out at the same time. It’s a good kind of tired and I’m always glad I did it.

@Jereni, I feel this way, too. I want to go out, spend time with friends, etc., but the thought of it is so overwhelming and tiring. But then I think along the lines of what @Paris Girl conveyed and remind myself I just need to muster since I know I’ll have a great time. It will still be tiring, but a good kind of tiring and I always feel better for having gotten out of the house.

 

[Jereni]

@coffee2go I vote for DvF navy polka dot dress with Alaia bucket bag in white and white Sergio Rossi mid-heels



Thank you! That's a great way to carry your laptop!


Loving all the beautiful cats! My two would never forgive me if I didn't share their pics...

The grey and white beauty is Jessie. The handsome mini-panther is Kipling.

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Beautiful!!! I love the name Kipling, so perfect for a panther-like kitty.

@Jereni, I feel this way, too. I want to go out, spend time with friends, etc., but the thought of it is so overwhelming and tiring. But then I think along the lines of what @Paris Girl conveyed and remind myself I just need to muster since I know I’ll have a great time. It will still be tiring, but a good kind of tiring and I always feel better for having gotten out of the house.

Agreed with you and @Paris Girl - even if I feel exhausted by the idea of going out, I still usually do it. I don’t know that I’ve ever regretted the choice to go out once I get organized and go. I just wish I could get back to looking *forward* to going out again.

 

[baghabitz34]

Since spring has finally sprung where I am, thought I’d share this beauty.

Ferragamo Travel tote. No interior pockets, but it has the removable pouch. And the print goes all around the bag including the bottom.

Happy Ferragamo Friday!

 

[baghabitz34]

Re going out: I do feel the lower energy part. But I try to still go - be it in the office a few days a week or out with friends. It’s good for my spirit to get out & socialize. Plus, how else am I going to use these fabulous bags & shoes?

 

[BowieFan1971]

Since spring has finally sprung where I am, thought I’d share this beauty.
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Ferragamo Travel tote. No interior pockets, but it has the removable pouch. And the print goes all around the bag including the bottom.

Happy Ferragamo Friday!

Can I even express how pretty this is?!?! What a special set!!!!