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.

 

[whateve]

You could always after boiling them, coat them in spiralina or something like that and quickly fry them up a bit to make them crunchy.

There is a restaurant near me that makes fried ravioli. I love them.

 

[Sparkletastic]

You could always after boiling them, coat them in spiralina or something like that and quickly fry them up a bit to make them crunchy.

No. I don’t want disguised pasta. I don’t want grains in any form. But, thanks.

As a person who has been pre-diabetic, I will never give up animal protein. If you are trying to limit carbs, meat is the easiest way to do that. I don't like rice or potatoes much, never have, but now I avoid them even more due to the carbs. There are still ways you can cook rice or potatoes that tempt me though.

How wonderful that you naturally are drawn to foods that are good for you! I can give up pasta fairly easily because I like the sauces more than the noodles, but bread and baked goods are incredibly tempting to me.

Usually dried beans are substituted for meat protein in vegetarian recipes.

Yep. And THAT is the issue. I like animal protein and I have found my plant heavy Paleo diet to work well for my health and taste buds. And, I have family members with weight induced diabetes.

I’m trying to deal with Mr. S’s genetic high blood pressure and cholesterol issues (he’s in his ideal weight range and works out). Hence me scrambling for recipes.

But, yes, I know I’m lucky I tend to crave veggies and lean protein. Everyone just has different taste buds.

I don’t want to hijack the thread so we can move on. Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[BowieFan1971]

No. I don’t want disguised pasta. I don’t want grains in any form. But, thanks.
Yep. And THAT is the issue. I like animal protein and I have found my plant heavy Paleo diet to work well for my health and taste buds. And, I have family members with weight induced diabetes.

I’m trying to deal with Mr. S’s genetic high blood pressure and cholesterol issues (he’s in his ideal weight range and works out). Hence me scrambling for recipes.

But, yes, I know I’m lucky I tend to crave veggies and lean protein. Everyone just has different taste buds.

I don’t want to hijack the thread so we can move on. Thanks for all the suggestions.

If you like crunchy tacos, I make thrm with lentils instead of ground beef. Just add the taco seasoning to the cooking water for the lentils (use red ones for the texture) and it is an excellent dupe. The crunch provides texture. I also add lentils to my chili along with black beans and ground chicken… more flavor than turkey, can’t tell it’s not beef especially hitting it with some lime juice snd garlic while browning it. You could always skip the ground chicken.

Don’t forger stir fry made with peanuts or cashews, lots of meaty mushrooms like ****ake or portobello. Buy cauliflower rice (you can get it frozen) or just go without and serve as is. I love a little sweet chili sauce smeared over a sauteed until crispy on the outside veggie burger.

And to keep it high protein but low cholesterol, don’t forget fish! Pecan crusted trout, salmon, cod…all have a meatier texture. Especially cod.

 

[Sparkletastic]

If you like crunchy tacos, I make thrm with lentils instead of ground beef. Just add the taco seasoning to the cooking water for the lentils (use red ones for the texture) and it is an excellent dupe. The crunch provides texture. I also add lentils to my chili along with black beans and ground chicken… more flavor than turkey, can’t tell it’s not beef especially hitting it with some lime juice snd garlic while browning it. You could always skip the ground chicken.

Don’t forger stir fry made with peanuts or cashews, lots of meaty mushrooms like ****ake or portobello. Buy cauliflower rice (you can get it frozen) or just go without and serve as is. I love a little sweet chili sauce smeared over a sauteed until crispy on the outside veggie burger.

And to keep it high protein but low cholesterol, don’t forget fish! Pecan crusted trout, salmon, cod…all have a meatier texture. Especially cod.

Thanks for the suggestions. I think I’m not communicating well. I’m not looking for meat substitutes. I’m looking for subs for the grains, corn, white potatoes (including taco shells and pasta) that are in many general and vegetarian / vegan recipes because I absolutely will not eat them. And, given they don’t have novel nutrition, I don’t need to eat them. I was looking for veggie subs for starchy veggie ingredients.

In any case, I appreciate how supportive and helpful you all are. I always wish we lived in the same neighborhood so I could hug everyone! But, let’s get back to averting handbag buying mania. Lol!

 

[whateve]

No. I don’t want disguised pasta. I don’t want grains in any form. But, thanks.
Yep. And THAT is the issue. I like animal protein and I have found my plant heavy Paleo diet to work well for my health and taste buds. And, I have family members with weight induced diabetes.

I’m trying to deal with Mr. S’s genetic high blood pressure and cholesterol issues (he’s in his ideal weight range and works out). Hence me scrambling for recipes.

But, yes, I know I’m lucky I tend to crave veggies and lean protein. Everyone just has different taste buds.

I don’t want to hijack the thread so we can move on. Thanks for all the suggestions.

DH has cholesterol issues too. We tried for a short while to help it with diet but weren't too successful. He isn't very adaptable to changing the way he has eaten all his life. Pretty much everything he likes is unhealthy. Now he is on statins so he eats whatever he wants.

 

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Just bought this for pesto pasta. I’m hoping the chickpeas give the rotini flavor. View attachment 5299298

@Sparkletastic, I think it’s easier to avoid the carbs and starches you dislike.Rather than use substitutes. I would be very interested to get your opinion on banza. personally I dislike it bc it doesn’t taste like pasta lol. Which may be a plus for you. Reading how you dislike carbs, makes me think, but what about crispy dosa or scallion pancakes, or sourdough waffles. Or even the wrappers for Peking duck lol. Most sushi rice in the US is mediocre, but some is excellent, flavorful and well textured, a complement to the fish.

I love vegetables, but spiralized cucumber or zucchini are not adequate substitutes for artisanal dry pasta or homemade noodles. Personally, I am also of the very unpopular opinion that brown rice is for prisoners. In the interest of a sane diet, I don’t eat many refined carbs anymore, but on the rare occasion that I do, I love high quality pasta. I‘m not against other healthier grains: I occasionallu also eat bulgar, barley etc. Everyone’s taste is different though and it’s an individual choice

 

[whateve]

@Sparkletastic, I think it’s easier to avoid the carbs and starches you dislike.Rather than use substitutes. I would be very interested to get your opinion on banza. personally I dislike it bc it doesn’t taste like pasta lol. Which may be a plus for you.

I love vegetables, but spiralized cucumber or zucchini are not adequate substitutes for artisanal dry pasta or homemade noodles. Personally, I am also of the very unpopular opinion that brown rice is for prisoners. In the interest of a sane diet, I don’t eat many refined carbs anymore, but if I do, I love high quality pasta. I‘m not against other healthier grains: I occasionallu also eat bulgar and others. Everyone’s taste is different though and it’s an individual choice

I agree on the spiralized vegetables. They don't have the right flavor or texture to substitute in pasta recipes. You don't get the same experience.

 

[More bags]

Personally, I am also of the very unpopular opinion that brown rice is for prisoners.

+1

 

[Sparkletastic]

@Sparkletastic, I think it’s easier to avoid the carbs and starches you dislike.Rather than use substitutes. I would be very interested to get your opinion on banza. personally I dislike it bc it doesn’t taste like pasta lol. Which may be a plus for you. Reading how you dislike carbs, makes me think, but what about crispy dosa or scallion pancakes, or sourdough waffles. Or even the wrappers for Peking duck lol. Most sushi rice in the US is mediocre, but some is excellent, flavorful and well textured, a complement to the fish.

I love vegetables, but spiralized cucumber or zucchini are not adequate substitutes for artisanal dry pasta or homemade noodles. Personally, I am also of the very unpopular opinion that brown rice is for prisoners. In the interest of a sane diet, I don’t eat many refined carbs anymore, but on the rare occasion that I do, I love high quality pasta. I‘m not against other healthier grains: I occasionallu also eat bulgar, barley etc. Everyone’s taste is different though and it’s an individual choice

I agree on the spiralized vegetables. They don't have the right flavor or texture to substitute in pasta recipes. You don't get the same experience.

I think both your comments on how spiralized veggies don’t have the flavor or texture of pasta is why they’re a win for me. I hate the (non) flavor and texture of pasta. And, I’ve been blessed to taste various grain, wheat, rice options in incredible restaurants in many different countries. I simply do not like them.

I’m not trying to tell anyone they can’t love them. I just don’t.

We’re kinda getting into a conversation like this - those who may like Hermes or Coach or Balenciaga, etc are super awesome people and I’m so very supportive of them. But, I don’t like the brands. So, think of it as me looking for a non Chanel quilted flap option. LOL! I was just looking for subs for a narrow lane of foods. I don’t dislike carbs or meat - just don’t want to eat a few certain foods common in vegetarian recipes.

 

[dramaprincess713]

This is a stunning bag and love your outfit too. I've seen a few SDJ here and there in-person but this one is no doubt my favourite that I've seen so far.

A few days ago I actually went into the office for the first time in a long time, and wore one of my mid sized bags. It felt so heavy! I used to wear these bags all the time pre-covid and walked around everywhere wearing them, and did not feel a thing. But now having WFH for so long and only carrying minimum essentials in crossbodies, I'm no longer used to carrying bigger bags. I gotta start carrying all those mid sized bags more, so that I can get used to the weight again!

Just finished reading through the entire thread. Congratulations on the arrival of your baby! I'm 9 months late lol. I remember a year or so ago you had mentioned in the MM thread that you were expecting. I seem to remember that you had ordered a beautiful metallic teal Sabrina from MM a year or so before and I was drooling over it do you still wear that bag now? Since you mentioned that your mid-sized bags are getting more use now with your new mom life.

Thank you for the congrats! And great memory re. the Sabrina! It's funny you asked actually, because the Sabrina is a bag I've been struggling with. I love the style, but it's not the best for my life at the moment. Essentially, I prefer to use it by the arm hole because I like the extra clearance/capacity it give that way, as opposed to the flaps folded down. However, the arm hole is super inconvenient if I have the baby with me, and while I usually never worry about this kind of thing and would happily wear it in everyday situations, I feel it's a touch too blingy for the office. So sadly, the Sabrina is not getting much use.

I've contemplated selling it, but every time I pull it out, I can't do it because it's so pretty. I really do love the colors. Plus, it was such a thing to get the bag in the first place since there was a whole situation where Marco had accidentally made a Midi instead of a full size and didn't have enough of the Persian Green for a full size. Obviously it all worked out, but it feel like it was such an effort to get the bag in the first place that I feel guilty at the thought of selling it. Also it's such a specific bag with the color block and metallic colors, that I know it's not everyone's cup of tea so I feel like it would be difficult to sell anyway. And again, I just think it's so pretty that I just can't seem to part with it yet. So it's really not getting used, but I'm holding on to it anyway. In the back of my mind, I keep thinking that maybe when I have a new job and I'm past the baby stage, the style might work a little bit better for me.

 

[dramaprincess713]

Ok, I have a dilemma…
Did not get an H leather appt for Monday, but can still try for Tues and Wed. Went in LV today, found a bag that spoke to me and maxi twilly. A navy Epi Neo Noe with mustard trim. I think it is not a typical bag I could just get anywhere. Here is the dilemma…while I was there, I saw a navy trench on a mannequin that stopped me in my tracks and tried it on. OMG! Like it was made for me and I look exactly the way I have always wanted/meant to look while wearing it. It is an updated but timeless classic, perfect weight for Atlanta winters.The dilemma part? It costs 3500 euros. I about fell out! But I can’t forget about it, it was just that perfect in style/fit. It would elevate everything I wear…a real statement piece but that does not overwhelm. I could justify this by pointing out that I would get a high CPW, more than from a bag the same price. I am perfectly happy passing on an H bag and the Neo Noe is much less than the budget I set. Both of these together are half the cost of a B or K. But it is still 3500 euros…more than I ever even ever considered spending on an item of clothing.

We are picking the bag up tomorrow…we only brought a pic of our passports and need the real thing. The SA is holding the coat too. What should I do? Would I be crazy to buy it? Should I look for a less expensive substitute, running the risk of not finding it?

Neither the bag nor the coat is on the US LV website….

Get the coat! I can literally hear the excitement and love in your voice, even though this is a written post, and I've never heard your voice in real life. The way you love this coat and the joy it gives you just radiates off of your post. Buy it.

I’ve made a decision of my own. Nothing like as wonderful as yours @BowieFan1971 .

Despite loving it, I didn’t buy the pink Mini Alexa in Mulberry yesterday because it wasn’t why I went in. Plus I’d just bought the Coach Maddison in pink and they are a similar size.

I still had all the packaging, and hadn’t used it, so I’ve boxed the Maddison up to return and ordered the Mini Alexa! The Maddison is lovely but it just didn’t give me the same tingle.

My Alexa’s are my favourite bags. The mini in pink has my heart singing with joy. The colour is incredible. I’m so excited and can’t wait for it to arrive.

I love this! What an awesome way of really listening to yourself and choosing the option that makes your giddy with joy!

Your post is actually making me think maybe I should return my KMM bag. Yes, this KMM bag is the color I've been wanting, and I truly do like it, but other than the color and quality (which, admittedly are pretty important factors), there's nothing in particular about the bag that makes me giddy. But, there's another bag out there (a fringed bucket bag) that I DO adore and would also fulfill that "perfect" tan color I want. And no, it's not the tote that I envisioned in my fall, apple-picking dreams, but I've also been wanting to get away from totes in general because I have too many. I had kind of put this fringed bucket bag out of my mind because it's by an indie designer who does drops every few weeks to sell her bags, and they sell out in the matter of minutes, so my chances of actually getting one is super slim. But, if I did manage to get one, I know the KMM one would be pushed aside as far as use goes. I guess the question really comes down to do I return and take my chances at trying to score the bag I really want, even though my chances are super small? Or do I keep because it's the bag I have in hand and again, my chances at the one I want are so so slim?

Interestingly, since my neurosurgery, desserts taste horrendous. They’re cloying and “empty” tasting. Made me sad when I couldn’t enjoy my favorite lemon tarts. I’m trying to be glad that I still really love fruit but it’s frustrating.

This is not the same thing at all, but I experienced something similar throughout my entire pregnancy. Nothing tasted right or good, not even my favorite foods. I really really struggled to find foods that tasted OK to me. I feel like I was possibly the only pregnant woman who didn't have crazy, intense cravings that I was "allowed" to indulge in. I always thought that I could look forward to enjoying all the ice cream, cheesy carbs, and junk food that I wanted during pregnancy! I kept saying how I couldn't wait until food tasted good to me again and I could enjoy food again. It really does stink when you can't enjoy foods you once loved. I'm sorry you are experiencing this!

 

[whateve]

Get the coat! I can literally hear the excitement and love in your voice, even though this is a written post, and I've never heard your voice in real life. The way you love this coat and the joy it gives you just radiates off of your post. Buy it.


I love this! What an awesome way of really listening to yourself and choosing the option that makes your giddy with joy!

Your post is actually making me think maybe I should return my KMM bag. Yes, this KMM bag is the color I've been wanting, and I truly do like it, but other than the color and quality (which, admittedly are pretty important factors), there's nothing in particular about the bag that makes me giddy. But, there's another bag out there (a fringed bucket bag) that I DO adore and would also fulfill that "perfect" tan color I want. And no, it's not the tote that I envisioned in my fall, apple-picking dreams, but I've also been wanting to get away from totes in general because I have too many. I had kind of put this fringed bucket bag out of my mind because it's by an indie designer who does drops every few weeks to sell her bags, and they sell out in the matter of minutes, so my chances of actually getting one is super slim. But, if I did manage to get one, I know the KMM one would be pushed aside as far as use goes. I guess the question really comes down to do I return and take my chances at trying to score the bag I really want, even though my chances are super small? Or do I keep because it's the bag I have in hand and again, my chances at the one I want are so so slim?


This is not the same thing at all, but I experienced something similar throughout my entire pregnancy. Nothing tasted right or good, not even my favorite foods. I really really struggled to find foods that tasted OK to me. I feel like I was possibly the only pregnant woman who didn't have crazy, intense cravings that I was "allowed" to indulge in. I always thought that I could look forward to enjoying all the ice cream, cheesy carbs, and junk food that I wanted during pregnancy! I kept saying how I couldn't wait until food tasted good to me again and I could enjoy food again. It really does stink when you can't enjoy foods you once loved. I'm sorry you are experiencing this!

Return the KMM. It's not absolute love. Even if you don't get the fringed bucket bag, eventually another bag in the perfect color will make you feel giddy.

 

[dcooney4]

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Wear the bag #4-
Big ole crane in front of the Eiffel Tower, but yes, I brought her! She really is a great travel bag. Lightweight and n Courcheval and roomy in the 35 size.

Hope you're having the time of your life.

 

[dcooney4]

You're right. The problem I am dealing with is that I have a ton of Saks gift cards so this bag would be "such a great deal" (like less than half price just taking into account my out of pocket $) and I'd feel less guilty about getting less wear out of it. I just hate holding onto the gift cards because: first, I am always worried I am going to lose them, and second, I exclusively save my Saks gift cards for Chanel because it's easier to stomach the prices, but I've convinced myself it's only a matter of time before they stop accepting gift cards as a form of purchase. But, I just got a new bag that I LOVE and want to enjoy. So, I think you're right. Pass and admire from afar!



I also LOVE green bags. Every shade of green, but I am mostly drawn to olive, sage or taupe-greens. That said, my vert cypress K32 does go with a lot of my wardrobe (I think it looks really nice with warm cream and camel tones) and this color isn't that far off but is definitely LOUD with the iridescence. I was thinking maybe I could get the WOC version because I LOVE the Chanel WOC but I already have an emerald green reissue WOC (posted here) which I prefer over the WOC version of this 22P color.

I found this color palette online from an interior designer (H&H Creative Home Design) and it's very representative of my wardrobe, besides the occasional classic b&w outfit. I do think I'd have a hard time styling this bag so it's gonna have to be a pass... I think lol

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ETA: Is there a "bags you're glad you passed on" thread?

That is a great question for this group.

 

[dcooney4]

I’ve made a decision of my own. Nothing like as wonderful as yours @BowieFan1971 .

Despite loving it, I didn’t buy the pink Mini Alexa in Mulberry yesterday because it wasn’t why I went in. Plus I’d just bought the Coach Maddison in pink and they are a similar size.

I still had all the packaging, and hadn’t used it, so I’ve boxed the Maddison up to return and ordered the Mini Alexa! The Maddison is lovely but it just didn’t give me the same tingle.

My Alexa’s are my favourite bags. The mini in pink has my heart singing with joy. The colour is incredible. I’m so excited and can’t wait for it to arrive.

So happy for you. I love the mulberry so much more.