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.

 

[JVSXOXO]

I’m happy to share that I made the effort to use different bags this week! The Rebecca Minkoff Edie has been my everyday bag but yesterday I pulled out my Tory Burch Kira and today I used my LV Eva. I like the idea of having Fancy Fridays where I dress a little nicer and get out for lunch or even work from a cafe. As much as I love permanently working from home, I really miss wearing my nicer clothes on a regular basis and having more in-person interaction during the week.

 

[BowieFan1971]

I’m happy to share that I made the effort to use different bags this week! The Rebecca Minkoff Edie has been my everyday bag but yesterday I pulled out my Tory Burch Kira and today I used my LV Eva. I like the idea of having Fancy Fridays where I dress a little nicer and get out for lunch or even work from a cafe. As much as I love permanently working from home, I really miss wearing my nicer clothes on a regular basis and having more in-person interaction during the week.

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You look great! Love the outfits and the bags!

 

[ElainePG]

I’m happy to share that I made the effort to use different bags this week! The Rebecca Minkoff Edie has been my everyday bag but yesterday I pulled out my Tory Burch Kira and today I used my LV Eva. I like the idea of having Fancy Fridays where I dress a little nicer and get out for lunch or even work from a cafe. As much as I love permanently working from home, I really miss wearing my nicer clothes on a regular basis and having more in-person interaction during the week.

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Fancy Fridays is a fantastic idea… and you look FABULOUS! All three of these outfits look so put-together.

I know what you mean about not having a chance to wear the nicer clothes on a daily basis. Mr. PG and I are meeting a friend/colleague for lunch next Tuesday, and it's such an unusual occurence for it to be in person rather than on Zoom that I've been obsessing for DAYS over what to wear and (more importantly) what bag to carry.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

❤❤❤ thank you! ❤❤❤

That is a darling bag - congratulations!

you embroidered this!?! Incredible!

Thank-you!
Yes, I "embroidered" it. I have no clue of classic embroidery. My Mum tried hard to teach me, I lacked the patience... mine is nothing but scribbling with thread.

 

[ElainePG]

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.

I remember raffia from when I was a kid, and those items (beach bags, sandals, and so on) didn't hold up for more than a summer. But that was a long time ago; I'm guessing they make them better now? Maybe?

Certainly you can't go wrong if you start with a low-price or mid-price bag and see how you like it. Is there anything in particular that's catching your eye?

 

[ElainePG]

Thank-you!
Yes, I "embroidered" it. I have no clue of classic embroidery. My Mum tried hard to teach me, I lacked the patience... mine is nothing but scribbling with thread.

But really, all embroidery is "scribbling with thread"… and what a lovely way to put it! Certainly when people (women, I'm guessing?) first put thread to fabric, there weren't standard patterns like there are now.

I love what you did. I hadn't realized at first that the top hadn't come with that embroidery!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

No 2 arrived!



Poorly packaged and with a lot of undisclosed greenish glitter eye-shadow inside... but it´s gorgeous! Cleaned the mess up this afternoon and guess I won´t even bother to tell the private seller (via ebay) off. Not worth the hassle. This bag cost me half of what I paid for the same model in black and white and is in much better condition. It even has the long shoulder strap.

 

[Vintage Leather]

No 2 arrived!

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Poorly packaged and with a lot of undisclosed greenish glitter eye-shadow inside... but it´s gorgeous! Cleaned the mess up this afternoon and guess I won´t even bother to tell the private seller (via ebay) off. Not worth the hassle. This bag cost me half of what I paid for the same model in black and white and is in much better condition. It even has the long shoulder strap.

Oooh! Is that a Trailer Trash Saddle?

 

[cowgirlsboots]

But really, all embroidery is "scribbling with thread"… and what a lovely way to put it! Certainly when people (women, I'm guessing?) first put thread to fabric, there weren't standard patterns like there are now.

I love what you did. I hadn't realized at first that the top hadn't come with that embroidery!

You are so nice to me!
My brain simply can´t process neatly following the standard stitches. I might start with good intentions but in no time will just let my hands play. My DD chose the top/ dress (I think technically it´s a dress as the hem ends about a hand above my knees) for me in a second hand shop. It was 3,50€.

 

[JenJBS]

I remember raffia from when I was a kid, and those items (beach bags, sandals, and so on) didn't hold up for more than a summer. But that was a long time ago; I'm guessing they make them better now? Maybe?

Certainly you can't go wrong if you start with a low-price or mid-price bag and see how you like it. Is there anything in particular that's catching your eye?

Considering this one by Eileen Fisher. Always been happy with the quality of her stuff.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Oooh! Is that a Trailer Trash Saddle?

Unfortunately not the classic saddle, but a Trailer Trash. The big version with the car door handle that looks like two mini saddles and a big flap melted into one piece. The classic saddle never turns up within my price range.


(Not cleaned up in these photos! The darned eyeshadow was everywhere.)


I already have the black and white version.

 

[JenJBS]

No 2 arrived!

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Poorly packaged and with a lot of undisclosed greenish glitter eye-shadow inside... but it´s gorgeous! Cleaned the mess up this afternoon and guess I won´t even bother to tell the private seller (via ebay) off. Not worth the hassle. This bag cost me half of what I paid for the same model in black and white and is in much better condition. It even has the long shoulder strap.

Sorry it wasn't packaged well, and had eyeshadow in it. Lovely!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Considering this one by Eileen Fisher. Always been happy with the quality of her stuff.
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This looks like the perfect summer bag.

 

[JenJBS]

This looks like the perfect summer bag.

Thank you!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Sorry it wasn't packaged well, and had eyeshadow in it. Lovely!

Just posted the first photos I took. I didn´t have time to take proper photos after cleaning her. Dinner time...