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]

Here´s this afternoon´s project: if you don´t find an embroidered peasant blouse to buy you have to embroider your own...
The black blouse/ short dress was already in my closet. DD had chosen it for me in a second hand shop.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Re swimsuits... I bought one. It fits perfectly...

I still can´t believe it: the other day while shopping for felt placemats to use for bag organizers I spotted a black one piece swimsuit in the local cheap fast fashion shop (Kik). It looked lovely on the hanger- padded cups, drapes over the tummy area but not frumpy at all- and I tried it on because I had time to kill. Amazing. I´ve never ever experienced that the first item I try on fits perfectly. I didn´t need it, but bought it "for just in case".

 

[Claudia Herzog]

Where did you get your pouches?

I would like to hear from others who use pouches. Where did you get them? Are there features that are important in selecting a pouch? How do they wear? Any difficulties using them?

I am interested because I am "switching" challenged, plus I think they might be very helpful for when I travel.

Here is my inventory of pouches:

I have a Massaccesi Little Penelope in teal Diamond, which I use as my coin purse. During the pandemic lockdown when I wasn't carrying a wallet anywhere, I used it to hold my ID and other cards.

I have two Massaccesi Midi Penelopes, one in everrose glitter Pompei and one in midnight glitter Pompei. I use one to hold my pens, markers, travel-size stapler, flash drive, and other small supplies for my job. I use the other to hold my lip balm, small mirror, dental floss, WOW drops to freshen breath, and travel-sized hand sanitizer.

I have one Massaccesi full-size Penelope in platinum Pompei. I cannot figure out how best to use this one. I wish I had added a customization for D-rings on both sides and a crossbody strap so I could just wear it as a crossbody bag. Instead, it comes standard with a D-ring on one side and a wristlet strap. So if I had any nightlife, I could use it as a clutch bag, but I don't. I need to figure out how to make this one useful to me as a bigger pouch.

I have several Massaccesi Floras. One in teal Diamond, one in white Pebbled, and one in tan Pebbled. I have used these as wallets because they have built-in card slots. And sometimes I have used them as makeup pouches.

In my experience, all of these pouches have worn like iron. Even the metallic leathers are not yet showing corner wear. The everrose Midi Penny has taken a lot of abuse with daily handling; although I need to clean it, it is in astoundingly good shape.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Re swimsuits... I bought one. It fits perfectly...

I still can´t believe it: the other day while shopping for felt placemats to use for bag organizers I spotted a black one piece swimsuit in the local cheap fast fashion shop (Kik). It looked lovely on the hanger- padded cups, drapes over the tummy area but not frumpy at all- and I tried it on because I had time to kill. Amazing. I´ve never ever experienced that the first item I try on fits perfectly. I didn´t need it, but bought it "for just in case".

Total unicorn! You need to play the lottery today because luck is on your side!!!

The embroidered dress is stunning! Love it…almost as much as that Dior! Yowza!!!!!!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Total unicorn! You need to play the lottery today because luck is on your side!!!

The embroidered dress is stunning! Love it…almost as much as that Dior! Yowza!!!!!!

Thank-you! You are so kind!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Speaking of pouches:
I had a freebie in the mail today!

Maison Mollerus Swiss had a giveaway for subscribing to their newsletter. I wasn't too sure whether it would actually work, but they kept their promise. Amazing!




The outside is made from their signature plastic... It does feel very plasticky. DS hates it! (Good for me so he won't claim it !) The lining is soft leather, very nice.

 

[dcooney4]

Re swimsuits... I bought one. It fits perfectly...

I still can´t believe it: the other day while shopping for felt placemats to use for bag organizers I spotted a black one piece swimsuit in the local cheap fast fashion shop (Kik). It looked lovely on the hanger- padded cups, drapes over the tummy area but not frumpy at all- and I tried it on because I had time to kill. Amazing. I´ve never ever experienced that the first item I try on fits perfectly. I didn´t need it, but bought it "for just in case".

When you find a bathing suit that fits you buy it. It happens so rarely. Congrats!

 

[880]

The pouches I use are homemade- from lovely shopping bags from Paris and from some old leather pants and then painted. I´m too cheap to buy pouches. Making my own ensures they are the right size for me, too.

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You are so talented ans creative! Love!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

You are so talented ans creative! Love!

Thank-you so much!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

When you find a bathing suit that fits you buy it. It happens so rarely. Congrats!

Thank-you! Actually it´s never happened to me before. Even with expensive suits I had to go through the ordeal of trying on lots to finally settle for one that about worked. This 12€ thing is a miracle!

 

[JenJBS]

The first of my guilty pleasures aka absolute impulse buys at the end of last month arrived yesterday. My room smells heavenly of Dior leather!
She needs some tlc (less than expected), but generally is in great condition, especially for the price I paid.
The quality of the leather is amazing- so soft. Even the lining feels like lambskin.
The colour is a pale and extremely neutral taupe/pastel brown. Yes, I know, I´m not the biggest fan of brown bags... it was more the model that convinced me to pounce and I´m happy I did.

Dior Mitzah, 2009

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Dior ad 2009

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This stunner in the smaller size and seemingly immaculate condition actually was available, too. But it was 3 times the price I paid, not an amount I was willing to spend after already buying two more bags before the taupe Mitzah... the bargain end of the listings (sort by price...) was very temping!

Congratulations on your new beauty!

The embroidery you did on that black dress is fantastic! You're so talented!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Congratulations on your new beauty!

The embroidery you did on that black dress is fantastic! You're so talented!

Thank you very much!

 

[Cookiefiend]

She is adorable!

❤️❤️❤️ thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

The first of my guilty pleasures aka absolute impulse buys at the end of last month arrived yesterday. My room smells heavenly of Dior leather!
She needs some tlc (less than expected), but generally is in great condition, especially for the price I paid.
The quality of the leather is amazing- so soft. Even the lining feels like lambskin.
The colour is a pale and extremely neutral taupe/pastel brown. Yes, I know, I´m not the biggest fan of brown bags... it was more the model that convinced me to pounce and I´m happy I did.

Dior Mitzah, 2009

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Dior ad 2009

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This stunner in the smaller size and seemingly immaculate condition actually was available, too. But it was 3 times the price I paid, not an amount I was willing to spend after already buying two more bags before the taupe Mitzah... the bargain end of the listings (sort by price...) was very temping!

That is a darling bag - congratulations!

Here´s this afternoon´s project: if you don´t find an embroidered peasant blouse to buy you have to embroider your own...
The black blouse/ short dress was already in my closet. DD had chosen it for me in a second hand shop.

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you embroidered this!?! Incredible!

 

[Jereni]

At the office with the Lederer.
I like having 2 toile bags - one is casual, the other is a little dressier.
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This is stunning! So classy but wonderfully seasonal.

I’m biased because I started this thread, but you should share it on the summer bags thread!

Show me your Straw, Raffia, Wicker - SUMMER bags!!!

My Summer basket is not wicker or straw but an inherited hand-knotted black patent leather N-S basket with bamboo handles and soft, black suede interior pouch (I could use a bag of a different colour) with bamboo toggles from the 1990s. I am addicted to '90s fashion atm, thank goodness for...

forum.purseblog.com

 

[JenJBS]

What do you guys think of raffia? I've never looked into it before, but the PurseBlog post about the new Prada raffia bags made me curious. Not going to start with a Prada if I do get one... Too expensive when I'm not 100% sure on the material. And there are some lovely raffia bags on the Thread Jereni started.