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.

 

[baghabitz34]

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

Thanks! Glad I got it when I did too…just checked Neiman’s site & they’re gone.

 

[baghabitz34]

Fun Friday Question: Which bag(s) in your collection are your favorites? Not necessarily the most functional, but the ones that bring the most joy? No more than 5 (& a possible honorable mention).

 

[BowieFan1971]

Hmmm…
H 1956 Kelly 35 (the history/legacy), Bolide 35 (my HG), LV Saleya PM in DE (almost the perfect bag), Alma PM mono (gift from DH), no name straw bag from my son

Honorable mentions…the taupe Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir I took to Paris. It was part of an experience I will never forget. And a charcoal Coach Prairie satchel…my first designer bag, gifted by my DH

 

[ElainePG]

We'd enjoy a pic of Bogart on an outing! Please... Pretty please...

Here's Bogart, on my GFG bag, all ready to go on a fascinating trip… to… the grocery store!

 

[ElainePG]

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 lovely on you. Because you can layer the red print with the jacket for evening, and because the bag looks so sharp, that's the one I vote for.

 

[ElainePG]

@ElainePG and @papertiger, I’m loving both of your Burberry bears! Are they not in production anymore? I had always wanted to get one, but haven’t yet. I’m worried I missed my chance!

MCM makes some cute stuffed bag charms, too, or at least they used to. They had a lamb at one point that I was sooooo tempted to get for DD (lambs are her favorite animals), but it was over $300 US and I just couldn’t for a small child…

I believe they are still in production. I found Bogart on the Burberry site (though MUCH more than I paid 8 years ago… yikes!). I think @dcooney4 may have found an actual bear (not a charm) at a shop?

 

[ElainePG]

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

WHAT a sweet face!

 

[More bags]

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!

This tote is beautiful!

 

[Jereni]

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!

Love it! I almost bought a patterned Ferragamo a few months back.

 

[Jereni]

Fun Friday Question: Which bag(s) in your collection are your favorites? Not necessarily the most functional, but the ones that bring the most joy? No more than 5 (& a possible honorable mention).

For me, currently it’s:

• Chanel burgundy coco handle
• Chanel green coco handle
• Bally nude pink shoulder bag
• Celine mint green belt bag
• Polene mini Neuf

 

[Jereni]

Honorable mention: my new Polene Huit!!!! This bag is like the epitome of spring to me.




Another question for the group: which bag in your wardrobe is your most ‘quintessentially’ spring bag?

 

[baghabitz34]

Here's Bogart, on my GFG bag, all ready to go on a fascinating trip… to… the grocery store!
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Bogart looks perfect on the GFG’s bag!

 

[Katinahat]

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

Lovely tiger!

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

That’s two bags a day - double scores!

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.



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

It’s hard, isn’t it!

@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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Aww, loving all the cats!

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.

This is a good point. Usually I feel this way after going out. Not always.

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!

Sounds fabulous. Good burgers are lots of fun.

@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.

Well said!

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!

This is a beautiful pairing. Love the colour and pattern.

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?

Good point!

 

[baghabitz34]

Honorable mention: my new Polene Huit!!!! This bag is like the epitome of spring to me.

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Another question for the group: which bag in your wardrobe is your most ‘quintessentially’ spring bag?

Wait…I need details on this lovely Polene. What color is this? What size? I’m already thinking about what will be my next Polene bag.

 

[baghabitz34]

Fun Friday Question: Which bag(s) in your collection are your favorites? Not necessarily the most functional, but the ones that bring the most joy? No more than 5 (& a possible honorable mention).

Current faves:

Top to bottom: KS Cameron Street was my first big girl bag I bought for work. I remember being shocked at paying over $400 for a bag at the time.
Coach bag is sentimental because my sisters bought it for me when I graduated from college.
Polene Neuf since it was a Mother’s Day gift from the fellas. DS was so happy I wore the bag he picked this week.