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.

 

[coffee2go]

My Celine belt bag in burgundy red is my favorite bags of all, brings me the biggest joy as I love how smartly it’s designed and this shade of red is my favorite one. If I would be a bag, I would be my definition this one! Number 2 would be Valextra Iside, I just love how ladylike it is, yet super functional. Number 3 Valextra Triennale… I’ve been eying it for years and now when I finally have it, I just can’t believe my dream came true! I know many people dream Chanel or Hermes, but for me Triennale is the epitome of the ultimate it-bag, despite it not being that famous. Number 4 is Alaia bucket bag, I love its signature laser cut look… and number 5 would be Alaia Cecile bag… it’s super lady-like, I use it rarely, but I love knowing I have it in my collection

I’m finally home and can take pics of my beauties

 

[coffee2go]

I’m finally home and can take pics of my beauties

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As you can clearly see from my bags, even if these are just part of my collection, I’m not into logomania, the only bag that I have that has a big logo plastered all over it is Marc Jacobs tote bag, just cause I think it’s done in non-tacky, but very fun and kind of ironic way I don’t do big logos, every bag I have has very little branding, just a tiny brand name embossed on the leather or written on inner lining, aside Chloe C bags, but that’s just big “C” letter hardware, not full name

 

[coffee2go]

As you can clearly see from my bags, even if these are just part of my collection, I’m not into logomania, the only bag that I have that has a big logo plastered all over it is Marc Jacobs tote bag, just cause I think it’s done in non-tacky, but very fun and kind of ironic way I don’t do big logos, every bag I have has very little branding, just a tiny brand name embossed on the leather or written on inner lining, aside Chloe C bags, but that’s just big “C” letter hardware, not full name

This also reminded me the only bag I ever liked from Balenciaga was the ghost bag, looked very functional for me, I would love to have it eventually, but didn’t have a chance to add it to my collection when it was released, cause I had already bought other bag at the time… so many bags, so little time and Balenciaga don’t do them anymore, I think this style wasn’t that popular for them…. How about discussing the bags we’d love to have, but that got away?

 

[SakuraSakura]

I hope you're joking, my dear friend! I certainly never meant to offend.

I would imagine that the tourists from cold climates (Canada, Minnesota, North Dakota, etc.) would be in shorts but they would NOT have blue lips!

Yes, I'm joking! I'm sorry, it's hard to measure tone from text! There's no need to apologize but I appreciate it nonetheless.

I have a decision to make. I have so many signature + monogram + logo pieces in my collection that it's beginning to feel a little unnecessary. I recently got a Coach Studio 19 in the mail but it's making me think that there's repeats in my collection. What do you guys think? I do like having a signature crossbody so it's between the Coach and Fendi. When I normally wear a crossbody it's because I'm working.

Pros of Coach: The strap is adjustable. It has several interior pockets which helps me organize my belongings better. I like how structured it is. I feel more comfortable wearing my Coach bag on the bus.
Pros + Cons of Fendi: I like the opening; however, the interior is incredibly dark. The strap isn't adjustable which limits how I wear it. I really do think it's nice and I like zucca print.

 

[Katinahat]

I had the most beautiful day yesterday. In the morning I was invited to a Gucci event at the Savoy Hotel. Gucci took over the suite and even re-wallpapered, everything was Gucci bar the fittings. Here were some of the MTO, MTM and one-off pieces that I saw. You don't really know my main house, but it's Edwardian and the decor is a bit similar (not as amazing or impressive) so I felt very much at home. I wish I could have taken home the bathroom.

A little bit of history. Italian Guccio Gucci worked at the Sovoy Hotel as a bell boy before 1921. In 1921 he went back to his parents hat factory in Florence and changed the product line to make leather goods (Florence was already locally famous for its leather as well as jewellery (and of course art). The rest is literally fashion history. I think it's great that one of the lowest paid workers in the hotel not only created a fine company employing many craftspeople through the years, but 101 years later, the company that bears his name could afford to rent a most expensive suite and had GUCCI emblazoned everywhere. I am sure he would be very proud even though his family no longer own the company.

We had cocktails and canapés for breakfast, coffee and the best time anyone could ever have had. The clothes were TDF but very much the dressy-side, red-carpet side. I have a lot of party gear already and need to get round to wearing it, so I'm actually looking at seemingly quite sober things I can wear all the time. Only problem was, a lot of suits could not be broken into separates (like you can at Chanel). I wore a vintage maxi and couture jacket with H scarf in my hair (see if you can spot me in one of the photos).

Afterwards, I picked-up my earrings from Cartier bought before the price rise. Hit Gucci again for some make-up I've been waiting for, and then went with some friends to an exhibition at the Royal Academy. Then I went to H - just to round off the day. Repair done, ordered scarf. Home.

I screenshot these from my Insta so apologies for the size.

The living room





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The dressing room

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and the solid mahogany and marble bathroom - eye spy with my little eye and all-black bamboo top-handle. All the TDF croc and precious bags in the place and I still liked mine best of all.


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What an incredible day and amazing photos! What a way to live, going to events like this.

@papertiger
This dress is the closest I will ever get... it´s only on display as I never will have an occasion to wear it. And at the same time it´s the perfect example of little inexpensive things that make me happy. I think it was 20€.

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This is completely stunning too.

As a Canadian I feel personally attacked by that statement. There will always be one person wearing shorts in -30 C weather, let alone on vacation...

I hope you're joking, my dear friend! I certainly never meant to offend.

I would imagine that the tourists from cold climates (Canada, Minnesota, North Dakota, etc.) would be in shorts but they would NOT have blue lips!

When I lived in San Francisco I don't think I ever got warm enough to put on shorts.

Our summer average temperature is about 12-18•c. At 20•c the kids are running under hose pipes and I’m swimming in the sea (which is so cold it takes your breath away!).

Can it be I am carrying a bag other than my Evie. ?

OMG. - second time this week!

Gucci Jade Ltd Ed rg hw Horse-bit Shoulder bag to quiz night at a Spanish tapas bar. I really enjoyed myself too. I know, who am I?


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Love that bag on you. Beautiful colour.

My Favourite Five, at the moment
1) Chanel Coco Handle, burgundy
2) Gucci Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag, red
3) Hermes Bolide, etain
4) Chanel Reissue, black
5) Chanel Reissue, red

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Spring/summer bag: Chanel Reissue Camera bag, silver metallic
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I love all your quilted bags.

 

[Katinahat]

It all sounds hard, especially the up down aspect.

I am not a quilted bag person but I love that Coach! Great color, shape and size!

I think everyone has— and is entitled to— bad moments and bad days. They are a normal part of life and often beyond our choice. It is up to is to decide if we are going to let them determine our lives and control our relationships with others. We can recognize how we feel and decide to live there for a minute or if we “fake it till we make it.” Which one will help us get to where and who we WANT to be.

My mom is tends to be brusque. I realized she cannot help it. It’s how she is. So I really have to make an effort (for all of my adult life lol) not to be affected. Hope the cake and Prosecco were able to work their magic. Hugs

Sending a hug! I know this feeling very well. It´s like a loop of panic that sucks you in and spins you around. And then the jump into the actual situation like into cold water often to realise the actual thing is not too bad, even pleasant. I hope you got through it well and enjoyed your cake date!

The roller coaster sounds very challenging. I'm glad your line manager is supportive, but it stinks that you're getting triggered at work.

It may be a combo of your own MH issues plus the pandemic, which would be REALLY fatiguing. We're here for you.

I can relate... I grew up with a male figure close to me who has anger issues but is otherwise kind. Sometimes he would switch between white hot anger and gentle funny side. As a result, up till this day I go into survival mode (have all my defences up, get far away, sometimes shut down, or sometimes immediately get apologetic without realizing it) whenever a trusted person loses temper or get confrontational. This wasn't something I figured out until I started going to therapy, and knowing the underlying cause of my reaction to anger has felt liberating.

Thank you all for your kindness and anyone I’ve missed too. I’m still battling through a rough patch. I didn’t go out for the cake. I just wasn’t in the mood for drinking Prosecco and big crowds.

However, my friend insisted we still did something together so we set out on a 10k walk with our dogs. She a doctor who specialises in lifestyle medicine so is wonderfully supportive.

It’s not so much that my boss was difficult - he’s a kind man who’s not normally like that. It’s more that it’s triggered me to chase down some rabbit holes ending up with symptoms like anxiety and flashbacks which is exhausting. I’m trying to work out which strategies I need to use to get the past out my head or at least to be able to cope with it better again.

My May carrying stats are not going to be great!

 

[Katinahat]

Update on wedding outfit: I ended up bringing both blue dresses and wore a more formal option with a necklace, and then switched into the polka dot one right after the ceremony and all the photos taken Both dresses looked great paired with white accessories: kitten heel Sergio Rossi and Alaia bucket bag; but I must admit then I later switched heels for white Tod’s Gommino and they looked cute with polka dot dress, sadly I don’t have pictures of that outfit, as it was much later in the night… my feet thanked me for bringing Gommino with me Finally I had an opportunity to properly wear my Alaia bucket bag over the weekend and I must say it’s a perfect summer bag for me, i love bucket bags for summer) looking forward to rocking it in the upcoming months

Great idea to wear two of the dresses. You look incredible and so does the bride!! Lovely accessories too.

 

[880]

I have a decision to make. I have so many signature + monogram + logo pieces in my collection that it's beginning to feel a little unnecessary. I recently got a Coach Studio 19 in the mail but it's making me think that there's repeats in my collection

Don’t make the decision too fast. Even if you have repeats, it’s okay, so long as you love and use both

 

[afroken]

I forgot to add photos last night of my top 6 bags, here they are:

1. Balenciaga City in black


2. The Row Duplex in black


3. Frrry Happy Bags (I have two, can't choose which one I like better)



4. Balenciaga Mute City in vert veronese


5. Balenciaga Small City in bleu nuit


Honorable mention: Fendi Anna Selleria in asphalt

Wow, size 4? That is really tiny. Are you sure you wear that size in swimwear? They aren't sized the same as other clothing. I've worn size 10 in swimsuits for as long as I can remember, even when I was 105 pounds. I think part of it is due to the length. I'm 5'4", and I do have a large chest, which translates into needing more length.

Pretty sure I'm at least a size 4 for swim tops. While I've been hunting down swimwear, some friends saw that I was trying to figure out my sizing, and let me try on their swimsuits to get an idea. A 6 is too big in the top area, nobody is a 2 or 4, so I assumed I'm a 4 for tops. I just purchased a La Blanca swimsuit in both 4 and 6, depending on which size works better, I'll grab another style in that size too. Might also throw in a two-piece (tankini and bottom) due to the bio issue I didn't think about with one-piece before.

Can you all repeat the best places to visit in London? My dd and I are planning a girl's trip. I have to renew my passport so it won't be for a while ,but I want to start gathering info. It will be a short trip only about five days. Maybe one tour, but we like to wander about at our own speed and we both enjoy shopping.

Interested in hearing some recommendations as well as I'll be going to London in the fall. Have fun on your trip! Is this your first time to London?

This also reminded me the only bag I ever liked from Balenciaga was the ghost bag, looked very functional for me, I would love to have it eventually, but didn’t have a chance to add it to my collection when it was released, cause I had already bought other bag at the time… so many bags, so little time and Balenciaga don’t do them anymore, I think this style wasn’t that popular for them…. How about discussing the bags we’d love to have, but that got away?

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Funny enough that the reason why I love Balenciaga is because they have so many slouchy bags This looks like something Grace Kelly would wear in her movies.

Thank you all for your kindness and anyone I’ve missed too. I’m still battling through a rough patch. I didn’t go out for the cake. I just wasn’t in the mood for drinking Prosecco and big crowds.

However, my friend insisted we still did something together so we set out on a 10k walk with our dogs. She a doctor who specialises in lifestyle medicine so is wonderfully supportive.

It’s not so much that my boss was difficult - he’s a kind man who’s not normally like that. It’s more that it’s triggered me to chase down some rabbit holes ending up with symptoms like anxiety and flashbacks which is exhausting. I’m trying to work out which strategies I need to use to get the past out my head or at least to be able to cope with it better again.

My May carrying stats are not going to be great!

Supportive friends are some of life's greatest gifts I hope you'll navigate through it smoothly, we're all here for you

 

[papertiger]

What an incredible day and amazing photos! What a way to live, going to events like this.

This is completely stunning too.



Our summer average temperature is about 12-18•c. At 20•c the kids are running under hose pipes and I’m swimming in the sea (which is so cold it takes your breath away!).
Love that bag on you. Beautiful colour.

I love all your quilted bags.

Thank you

That Jade Gucci is not not bad for an 18 year old bag, and using 'her' really made me want to take her straight out again.

I think green is to me what pink is to you .

 

[dcooney4]

I’m finally home and can take pics of my beauties

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They are all lovely and very chic.

 

[dcooney4]

Yes, I'm joking! I'm sorry, it's hard to measure tone from text! There's no need to apologize but I appreciate it nonetheless.

I have a decision to make. I have so many signature + monogram + logo pieces in my collection that it's beginning to feel a little unnecessary. I recently got a Coach Studio 19 in the mail but it's making me think that there's repeats in my collection. What do you guys think? I do like having a signature crossbody so it's between the Coach and Fendi. When I normally wear a crossbody it's because I'm working.

Pros of Coach: The strap is adjustable. It has several interior pockets which helps me organize my belongings better. I like how structured it is. I feel more comfortable wearing my Coach bag on the bus.
Pros + Cons of Fendi: I like the opening; however, the interior is incredibly dark. The strap isn't adjustable which limits how I wear it. I really do think it's nice and I like zucca print.

I kind of sounds like you like the fendi but it is not really working for you.

 

[dcooney4]

I forgot to add photos last night of my top 6 bags, here they are:

1. Balenciaga City in black
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2. The Row Duplex in black
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3. Frrry Happy Bags (I have two, can't choose which one I like better)
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4. Balenciaga Mute City in vert veronese
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5. Balenciaga Small City in bleu nuit
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Honorable mention: Fendi Anna Selleria in asphalt
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Pretty sure I'm at least a size 4 for swim tops. While I've been hunting down swimwear, some friends saw that I was trying to figure out my sizing, and let me try on their swimsuits to get an idea. A 6 is too big in the top area, nobody is a 2 or 4, so I assumed I'm a 4 for tops. I just purchased a La Blanca swimsuit in both 4 and 6, depending on which size works better, I'll grab another style in that size too. Might also throw in a two-piece (tankini and bottom) due to the bio issue I didn't think about with one-piece before.

Interested in hearing some recommendations as well as I'll be going to London in the fall. Have fun on your trip! Is this your first time to London?

Funny enough that the reason why I love Balenciaga is because they have so many slouchy bags This looks like something Grace Kelly would wear in her movies.

Supportive friends are some of life's greatest gifts I hope you'll navigate through it smoothly, we're all here for you

Wonderful bags ! They make me smile.

 

[Jereni]

I’m finally home and can take pics of my beauties

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Gorgeous set!!! I think we have very similar bag tastes.

 

[BowieFan1971]

I forgot to add photos last night of my top 6 bags, here they are:

1. Balenciaga City in black
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2. The Row Duplex in black
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3. Frrry Happy Bags (I have two, can't choose which one I like better)
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4. Balenciaga Mute City in vert veronese
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5. Balenciaga Small City in bleu nuit
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Honorable mention: Fendi Anna Selleria in asphalt
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Pretty sure I'm at least a size 4 for swim tops. While I've been hunting down swimwear, some friends saw that I was trying to figure out my sizing, and let me try on their swimsuits to get an idea. A 6 is too big in the top area, nobody is a 2 or 4, so I assumed I'm a 4 for tops. I just purchased a La Blanca swimsuit in both 4 and 6, depending on which size works better, I'll grab another style in that size too. Might also throw in a two-piece (tankini and bottom) due to the bio issue I didn't think about with one-piece before.

Interested in hearing some recommendations as well as I'll be going to London in the fall. Have fun on your trip! Is this your first time to London?

Funny enough that the reason why I love Balenciaga is because they have so many slouchy bags This looks like something Grace Kelly would wear in her movies.

Supportive friends are some of life's greatest gifts I hope you'll navigate through it smoothly, we're all here for you

The leather on that The Row bag looks amazing!!!!