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]

Faves continued:

Raisin Retiro holds a special place because it took me two years to find it on the preloved market (missed it at the boutique).
Last but certainly not least, the lovely Butterfly Studio. Just because it’s so beautiful & special.

 

[Katinahat]

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).

I’m chosing 4!
1. Mini Alexa in Mulberry Pink - makes me squeal with joy!
2. Alexa Icon in black - because they brought it back after years of searching.
3. Mini Cara in Quilted Steel Blue - fun but sophisticated, cute but practical (just like me )
4. LongChamp Brioche in Powder - totally loving this new beauty.

 

[Katinahat]

I’ve had a rough day after being triggered twice at work in 24 hours. It still happens unexpectedly and knocks me off balance for a while especially as I was already feeling a bit low. I had to take the afternoon off to regroup.

So thanks to @baghabitz34 for a distracting question. Joyful bags for joyful events. I’m loving looking at all your joyful bags and hoping to see more!

 

[DME]

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).

Great question, but tough to choose five! My current favorites (please don’t tell the rest ):

Hermes Birkin 30 in Etain
Louis Vuitton Neverfull in Damier Ebene
Prada Odette in Bluette
Dior Diorama Croisiere Chain Wallet in Gold
Chanel Caviar Quilted Flap Bag in Black

I’ll use the honorable mention option to answer the question @Jereni posed about quintessential summer bags and say my Louis Vuitton Denim Mini Pleaty.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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.

...or maybe a pair of these plastic heel tab covers that provide a bigger surface and protect the heels while keeping you from sinking into lawns.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

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.

Congratulations on your great mindset!
You are so right!
If only I was able to transfer the theory into practice... while I happily can be quite daring with normal clothes, swimwear is a tricky topic... I haven´t worn any kind of swimwear ever since my DS was born 12 years ago. I simply can´t make myself show that much of my body anymore.
It´s kind of crazy, I know. Until a few days before he was born I practically lived at the local pool wearing the tinyest black bikini ever and celebrating my glorious pregnant body.

 

[whateve]

Congratulations on your great mindset!
You are so right!
If only I was able to transfer the theory into practice... while I happily can be quite daring with normal clothes, swimwear is a tricky topic... I haven´t worn any kind of swimwear ever since my DS was born 12 years ago. I simply can´t make myself show that much of my body anymore.
It´s kind of crazy, I know. Until a few days before he was born I practically lived at the local pool wearing the tinyest black bikini ever and celebrating my glorious pregnant body.

I'm happy to have a swimming pool in my backyard where I can swim in privacy. I just hope none of the neighbors are looking over the fence. Once when we first moved in I was in the pool when a neighbor came over to welcome us to the neighborhood. I didn't want to be rude but I didn't want to get out of the pool so they could see what I looked like in my swimsuit.

 

[Jereni]

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.

This is the ‘nude’ color and it is the larger Huit. I like it a lot! The shape is just so gorgeous, and in this size it has plenty of space.

I admire your regular Neuf a lot - I think that one may be my next Polene.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I'm happy to have a swimming pool in my backyard where I can swim in privacy. I just hope none of the neighbors are looking over the fence. Once when we first moved in I was in the pool when a neighbor came over to welcome us to the neighborhood. I didn't want to be rude but I didn't want to get out of the pool so they could see what I looked like in my swimsuit.

You lucky girl! A private pool means you can wear whatever you please- a tiny bikini or a floor length gown and nobody will see or comment... My older DD had a pool in her yard last summer and I actually dug out my ancient tankini to brave joining her. But I got away: the weather changed for the rest of our stay!

 

[JenJBS]

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

Thank you!

I’ve had a rough day after being triggered twice at work in 24 hours. It still happens unexpectedly and knocks me off balance for a while especially as I was already feeling a bit low. I had to take the afternoon off to regroup.

HUGS!

 

[baghabitz34]

I’m chosing 4!
1. Mini Alexa in Mulberry Pink - makes me squeal with joy!
2. Alexa Icon in black - because they brought it back after years of searching.
3. Mini Cara in Quilted Steel Blue - fun but sophisticated, cute but practical (just like me )
4. LongChamp Brioche in Powder - totally loving this new beauty.
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Your lovely Mulberry pink makes me squeal with delight too, it’s fantastic.

 

[BowieFan1971]

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?

My straw bag. I’m not a white or pastel person, so a straw or cloth bag is as close as I get.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Current faves:
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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.

Love that Kate Spade!!!! I understand why you bought it.

 

[baghabitz34]

This is the ‘nude’ color and it is the larger Huit. I like it a lot! The shape is just so gorgeous, and in this size it has plenty of space.

I admire your regular Neuf a lot - I think that one may be my next Polene.

Thanks for the info. The Huit is such a pretty bag, reminds me of a flower.

I’m really liking the Neuf. I can definitely see myself getting more Polene bags.

 

[baghabitz34]

I’ve had a rough day after being triggered twice at work in 24 hours. It still happens unexpectedly and knocks me off balance for a while especially as I was already feeling a bit low. I had to take the afternoon off to regroup.

So thanks to @baghabitz34 for a distracting question. Joyful bags for joyful events. I’m loving looking at all your joyful bags and hoping to see more!

Sending virtual hugs. Happy the joyful bags brought some distraction.