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.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Beautiful color Alma!!!

Thank you! She was love at first sight.
When I was much younger I owned a simple black bag in the same style and carried it until it fell apart. The Alma feels as comfortable and natural to me as my old bag back then did. I´m really happy I found her at a very good price and actually pulled the trigger.

 

[BowieFan1971]

You are welcome! Your summer bag is your personal collaboration. Be proud of it!

Are you getting this model of the 404? Wow! Totally amazing! I´m really happy for you!

Thanks! Mine will be black Box, not Croc. But that is the style and it is in excellent vintage condition. So excited!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Thanks! Mine will be black Box, not Croc. But that is the style and it is in excellent vintage condition. So excited!

I'm excited for you!
I've always loved this style and had no clue there even was an Hermes bag. Little do I know. I own quite a few German vintage bags in a similar design. They are roomy, practical and very safe to use.
Where did you find your new treasure?

 

[BowieFan1971]

I'm excited for you!
I've always loved this style and had no clue there even was an Hermes bag. Little do I know. I own quite a few German vintage bags in a similar design. They are roomy, practical and very safe to use.
Where did you find your new treasure?

Private seller from tPF

 

[Katinahat]

Still focusing on small things to get me through a difficult patch. How about these two beauties?

 

[Cookiefiend]

The Pico on the Loose!

 

[BowieFan1971]

The Pico on the Loose!
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I love this bag!!!

 

[dcooney4]

I love this bag!!!

Me too!

 

[JenJBS]

Still focusing on small things to get me through a difficult patch. How about these two beauties?
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That face! So sweet!
Love the color of that bag!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Private seller from tPF

Lucky girl!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Still focusing on small things to get me through a difficult patch. How about these two beauties?
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ohmigoodness - both are adorable!

I love this bag!!!

Me too!

Thanks cutie!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Still focusing on small things to get me through a difficult patch. How about these two beauties?
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What a gorgeous fur baby!!!

 

[JenJBS]

Finding a military style travel bag in black leather with solid brass hardware! I loved that style travel bag when I was on active duty.

Since it's not a purse/handbag I'm not counting it.

Worth the wait to find the perfect travel bag!

 

[Katinahat]

Finding a military style travel bag in black leather with solid brass hardware! I loved that style travel bag when I was on active duty.

Since it's not a purse/handbag I'm not counting it.

Worth the wait to find the perfect travel bag!

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This looks brilliant but I agree definitely you don’t need to count it in your bag count. It’s a great travel bag but not a bag bag - if you know what I mean. Any travel plans?

 

[Katinahat]

All this talk of travel plans is making me start thinking about my forthcoming family short break to the south of France. Just 4 weeks to go. Not going to work this week as still having ongoing issues but hopefully I’ll be better by then. I’m increasing my meds which I have very mixed feelings about but should hopefully help. Anyway, the trip is something to plan and look forward to so a good distraction from everything else I have going on.

So, bag choices, my Loewe basket is big but would perhaps allow me to pop my mini Alexa inside and take both as hand luggage. The Loewe is good for markets and the beach but big to carry all day where a backpack or larger crossbody would be better. I love my mini Alexa so much I’d like to make it work but it doesn’t hold huge amounts! I have a Coach which is a bit bigger and lovely too.


I was vaguely wondering about buying a longchamp instead but it seems a shame not to use the basket? Thoughts?


Then I just need to pick an alternative evening bag as a change. So it’s my tan Lily or new brioche (or possibly both depending on space and what dresses I pack).

I probably need some new slightly larger shorts for daytime but might stick to short dresses for day and maxi ones for evening as it’s a city break.

Clearly I’m not good at travelling light. It’s just a mini break!