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.

 

[BowieFan1971]

some of my crossbodies.
Coach, Henri Bendel, Brahmin and Brighton.

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The color of those teal Coaches!

 

[whateve]

The color of those teal Coaches!

Thank you! Those are very rare, sought after colors for vintage Coach collectors.

 

[afroken]

Finally getting round to sharing my crossbodies.

The chain bags or sliding chain bags aka @Purses & Perfumes. My first sliding chains bags were DKNY in bright pink and cream. DD1 has these now as upgraded my collection. I love the style and the easy of switch. I wear over the shoulder at evening events and crossbody for daytime or when striding to get somewhere. The Lilys and Brioche are a great size holding a small purse, keys with car fob, hand gel, tissues, sunglasses etc.

Aspinal Lottie quilted navy was added this year to go to a wedding. It’s a bit smaller.
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Two Mulberry Lily’s in NVT Oak and Black Glossy Goat. The Oak has a summer or daytime vibe and the black very much evening or winter.
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I like that the hardware is quite different on them all. The Aspinal and Oak Lily are gold, the black lily, silver, and the Brioche black. It really helps with coordination with outfits to have variety.

Looking at all your lovely chain crossbody bags made me remember that I forgot to include one more crossbody - my Tory Burch Thea!

I like how all your chain crossbody bags are so different the hardware on the Longchamp is so elegant and classic, reminds me of the older Roger Vivier shoes that the beautiful Catherine Deneuve wore.

What a beautiful and diverse collection. I love how you embrace colour with some bright pops not to forget to mention your Happy bags. Perhaps I need one of those! I love your Coach collection - I nearly bought a swagger but went for my Small Bayswater instead in the end. They all look fantastic. And those Balenciaga, what a story! Reminds me that good things do just sometimes happen but you have to have your eyes open for them!

Thank you! I love colours as much as neutral tones. The swagger is actually not very roomy, so if you carry as much as I do (hand sanitizer, card case, small pouch, keys, etc), swagger won't be able to fit all that. I've actually never seen the Balenciaga Mute City pop up again, not even on tpf!

LOVE all the color!!!! Those greens especially!

Great story with the Veronese. How us it that the perfect ME bags have s story like that?!? Fate works in mysterious ways…

Thank you! Dark green is one of my favourite colours, as with purple (a love shared with several members here on this thread). These days I'm actually into yellow. If the right yellow crossbody bags shows up, I might buy it. I think it's because yellow evokes sunny feelings, and we all need some of that right now.

Great colourful crossbody bags! My favourites are your Bals and the bo-colour Coach, is it a Cassie? The vert veronese was meant to be yours - great story!

Thanks! Yes it's a Cassie 19! It's a great size, I'm actually looking to buy the black version if it ever goes on sale.

I’m the opposite. I can carry a WOC. I cannot carry a clutch. I don’t want to carry something all night. Plus, I can be forgetful. There’s a good chance I will put a clutch down, walk away & remember it much later.

I'm actually pretty good with clutches. I find them comfortable to carry, I can just tuck it under my arm. With a WOC, it just doesn't fit everything that I need! I wear a backpack to the office and actually keep a big pouch inside that I use as a clutch when I need to run to get coffee, food court, etc.

@afroken What beautiful, colorful bags! Great find on the Mute City.

Thank you! It was totally unexpected, fate works in mysterious ways.

 

[Katinahat]

I guess my problem is that I think what I WANT is what I need. So I only get what I want, regardless of the need.

I once got a 25 Kelly dupe from Amazon(lured by all the YT videos) to see if I would like the size. I thought I would carry it, but I ended up returning it because I just didn't like the craftsmanship. I also realized that the design simply wasn't worth all the hoops I would have to go through to get one, especially in the 25 size and the colors I wanted.
My oldest DD keeps telling me to get one(not really knowing all the hoopla I would have to go through, unless a) I get lucky and get offered my wish bag just because, b) buy unnecessary things to get a wish bag, or c) I get my wish combo from a reseller.
So I told her that once she climbs to the very top of the corporate ladder and gets a hefty annual bonus(like 50 million a yr LOL) I'm not interested at the moment.
So for now, I'm just waiting for her to get to the top.

I’m sure I’d have a different view if it was a real Chanel! I wish DD luck getting to the top!

I love your Lilys and your Amberley - the colour is gorgeous.

Thank you!

I’m the opposite. I can carry a WOC. I cannot carry a clutch. I don’t want to carry something all night. Plus, I can be forgetful. There’s a good chance I will put a clutch down, walk away & remember it much later.

I’d be the same with a clutch! Looks ladylike but a total nuisance for me.

Crossbodies and WOCs

Hermes Etoupe Evelyne III PM
A large carryall with a wide strap. It’s a practical, easy to use bag that moulds to my body. The Evelyne is one of my most frequently carried bags.

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Gucci Soho Leather Disco black
A small looking bag that fits a lot. It fits everything I carry on a daily basis, including sunglasses. This is a great travel bag. We were able to do more trips this year and this bag was carried a lot in 2022.

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Chanel Red Lambskin Wallet on Chain SHW
Chanel Black Caviar Wallet On Chain GHW
Small and mighty, these WOCs fit what I carry daily, with the exception of sunglasses. WOCs are lightweight, great for times when I don’t want to set my bag down (quoting @dcooney4), and stay close to my body. I carry them for travel (like resorts and cruises), evening events, hockey games, grocery shopping, etc.

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The black WOC, Soho Disco, and Evelyne are my top 3 most frequently carried bags in 2022 year to date. Crossbody bags and WOCs are useful for my lifestyle, as it has evolved this year.

Gorgeous bags. I’m glad you’ve found what suits your lifestyle. Love the ease but elegance of these bags!

@afroken What beautiful, colorful bags! Great find on the Mute City.
@Katinahat Love your crossbodies too, particularly the soft pink of the Brioche & the mini Amberley.

Thank you! They are lovely colours.

Thank you! I agree that the sliding chain converts the bag so easily from shoulder to crossbody! I first came across the term "sliding chain" in one of @Sparkletastic's posts. She has a few of the Miss Dior bags in some stunning colors, and had used the term to describe her bags. As for the orange blazer, after I put it on, I wasn't sure if it was too much orange and black (with carrying the black bag). I didn't have time to play around with switching accessories so I changed to the olive green blazer. I guess I kind of second-guessed myself, or maybe it was over-thinking. But I absolutely love the orange blazer and have every intention of wearing it in the near future.

Thank you! My grey one is definitely my favorite of the two, but the black gets used more because it's black and goes with almost everything.

Ah, interesting to know where the term came from. Perhaps the orange will wear better with a different accessory?

My one true crossbody, not simply a bag with a strap, is the mens ergonomic crossbody saddle. No hardware and adjustable seatbelt strap (it cannot sit comfortably on the shoulder). Of the bags with a long strap suitable for crossbody: the Loewe mini puzzle; the chanel so black mini chevron reissue; the H TPM or craie mini Della cavalleria come to mind. Other H bags, like the kelly, I prefer to carry by hand.
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You look amazing in this photo! Love the bag and your styling.

some of my crossbodies.
Coach, Henri Bendel, Brahmin and Brighton.

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some more, Coach and Fossil

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Totally wonderful collection @whateve , I love all the colours and styles.

Looking at all your lovely chain crossbody bags made me remember that I forgot to include one more crossbody - my Tory Burch Thea!
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I like how all your chain crossbody bags are so different the hardware on the Longchamp is so elegant and classic, reminds me of the older Roger Vivier shoes that the beautiful Catherine Deneuve wore.


Thank you! I love colours as much as neutral tones. The swagger is actually not very roomy, so if you carry as much as I do (hand sanitizer, card case, small pouch, keys, etc), swagger won't be able to fit all that. I've actually never seen the Balenciaga Mute City pop up again, not even on tpf!

Thank you! Dark green is one of my favourite colours, as with purple (a love shared with several members here on this thread). These days I'm actually into yellow. If the right yellow crossbody bags shows up, I might buy it. I think it's because yellow evokes sunny feelings, and we all need some of that right now.

Thank you very much. That’s a lovely chain bag too. I love the texture - what’s the material? Interesting about the Swagger. Always assumed it held more. Even more glad you got the Balenciaga when you did! I saw a grey one yesterday with GHW carried by a lady at the shops - not sure exactly what type but they area wonderful bags. I was admiring so much I nearly told her I loved her bag.

 

[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.

Shoulder bags this week. Looking forward to seeing your different beauties.

Most of mine have already had a mention as a Tote or as a sliding chain Crossbody bag but I do also have two hobos that I’ll look out later in the week.

 

[Sunshine mama]

I wish DD luck getting to the top!

Thank you Katinahat!

 

[Sunshine mama]

some of my crossbodies.
Coach, Henri Bendel, Brahmin and Brighton.

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I can tell you like the blues.
I love the last one! So fun.

 

[880]

You look amazing in this photo! Love the bag and your styling

Thank you so much @Katinahat for your kind words

 

[dcooney4]

I think you should consider getting a test dupe, too.
For me the icon has lost luster since I own the big imposter. I have got quite fond of my imposter, like the size and construction, but honestly, I´m not tempted to spend an absolutely insane fortune on the real thing.

Actually I just solved the "problem". So I like the idea and am happy with the imposter, but it´s only a good vintage German brand, not Dior... haha, that´s where it always ends... VC had an interesting coupon, so I bit the bullet and bought a Dior interpretation of the style from the Flight line.

Can’t wait to see it.

 

[dcooney4]

I’m the opposite. I can carry a WOC. I cannot carry a clutch. I don’t want to carry something all night. Plus, I can be forgetful. There’s a good chance I will put a clutch down, walk away & remember it much later.

I am the same. Clutches just don’t work for me. I love the Woc when I am at a house party or out to dinner because all I need then is my phone, readers and a cc and that fits in all three of my woc’s. At Family Partys there are always little kids running around and pets ,so I like to wear my bag rather then putting it down where it might become a dog chewy .

 

[dcooney4]

For crossbody week, here are mine!

First up, my Happy Bags from Frrry. Handmade but with different colour combinations. I ordered two as they screamed ME all over and it was one of those silly moments where I felt like I had to have them since they are such a good representation of my personality and style. They fit a ton, and are extremely lightweight.
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Next up are my Balenciaga crossbodies. One is the Mini City in black, and the other is the Mute City in vert veronese. Several years ago I came upon the Mute City in the store and it immediately caught my eye. It had all the Balenciaga characteristics, but still different from the regular City. I was told that it was one of the two available in my country. However at $2700 pre-tax (if my memory serves me right) it was way too much and I didn’t pull the trigger (I did buy the matching wallet whose price tag was much easier to swallow). Months later I find her sitting in a consignment store, tags and everything still attached, at a fraction of the price. Of course I bought it! Till this day I’m still not sure why the owner decided to sell such a HTF piece.
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Another crossbody from Frrry. The colour reminds me of one of my favourite nail polishes, YSL Bleu Majorelle.
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A few Coach crossbodies.

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A few Massaccesi crossbodies. I’m wearing the orange ones these days for Halloween month.
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I don’t think I’ve ever owned a WOC. Way too many things that I need to bring.

I think all my bags are either crossbodies or shoulder bags, crossbodies are just so versatile, and with the pandemic I’ve only worn them more.

Looking forward to others’ photos of crossbodies!

Gorgeous Crossbody bags. Love all the colors you have.

 

[dcooney4]

So many beautiful Crossbody bags everyone is showing. I love them .

 

[afroken]

Shoulder bag week! I think everyone defines shoulder bag a little differently; for me, I consider bags that’s meant to be worn on the shoulder by default all as shoulder bags. Since I missed the earlier totes and satchels weeks, I’ll include them in this week’s showcase as well.

My Balenciaga City in agneau leather and brass hardware is my first premier bag, and also my HG. I remember having lusted after this bag while still in school. I did tons of research. I finally pulled the trigger about 5 years ago, and that purchase also opened up a whole new rabbit hole about bags to date, it’s still the most that I’ve spent on a bag. I wanted my first bag to be an in-store boutique experience, even though this bag can easily be found in Fashionphile. I don’t have any photos so I’m posting a stock pic.


My shoulder bags from The Row are some of the best fashion investments I’ve made. They are incredibly well-made, the leathers are TDF, and the style is so easy to match with everything.







My Fendi Anna Selleria is a wonderful shoulder bag. The leather is so thick and chewy. The Selleria line is definitely my favourite from Fendi. The con though: heavy! Therefore only for days when I’m driving and don’t need to walk more than a few steps. @BowieFan1971 I remember you just bought a Fendi Selleria too how do you like it so far?



My Proenza Schouler PS1 bags are a favourite during winters, when I need a roomy bag to stuff in mittens but isn’t prone to bad weather and also lightweight. I’ve worn the burgundy one heavily for several winters now (and we have long harsh winters), it looks as beautiful as ever, and developed a nice patina. The purple one I baby more.




My Mulberry Alexa is probably the second premier bag I’ve bought. I remember that when I first started liking bags back in school, the Balenciaga City and Mulberry Alexa were the ones that I first fell in love with. Alexa Chung looked so cool and effortless with her Alexas! By the time I was ready to buy some nice bags, I was all eager and happy when I walked into the Mulberry store, only to be disappointed that they had discontinued the line a few years ago! I left my contact info and asked the SA to contact me should in the unlikely event, an Alexa pops up. A few months later, I get a call and was told that they just received 2 black Alexas, one of the last remaining ones from the company. I was able to get it on discount as it was a discontinued style (before they resurrected it again). I switched out the original strap for a Massaccesi shoulder strap that’s much more comfortable.


Last but not least, my Massaccesi Bouquet bag. The leather is a bit hard to describe. It has a suede feeling, but isn’t exactly suede either. It fits a lot (even a laptop) and feels like a hug to the body. Very comfortable to wear.

 

[whateve]

Shoulder bag week! I think everyone defines shoulder bag a little differently; for me, I consider bags that’s meant to be worn on the shoulder by default all as shoulder bags. Since I missed the earlier totes and satchels weeks, I’ll include them in this week’s showcase as well.

My Balenciaga City in agneau leather and brass hardware is my first premier bag, and also my HG. I remember having lusted after this bag while still in school. I did tons of research. I finally pulled the trigger about 5 years ago, and that purchase also opened up a whole new rabbit hole about bags to date, it’s still the most that I’ve spent on a bag. I wanted my first bag to be an in-store boutique experience, even though this bag can easily be found in Fashionphile. I don’t have any photos so I’m posting a stock pic.
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My shoulder bags from The Row are some of the best fashion investments I’ve made. They are incredibly well-made, the leathers are TDF, and the style is so easy to match with everything.
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My Fendi Anna Selleria is a wonderful shoulder bag. The leather is so thick and chewy. The Selleria line is definitely my favourite from Fendi. The con though: heavy! Therefore only for days when I’m driving and don’t need to walk more than a few steps. @BowieFan1971 I remember you just bought a Fendi Selleria too how do you like it so far?

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My Proenza Schouler PS1 bags are a favourite during winters, when I need a roomy bag to stuff in mittens but isn’t prone to bad weather and also lightweight. I’ve worn the burgundy one heavily for several winters now (and we have long harsh winters), it looks as beautiful as ever, and developed a nice patina. The purple one I baby more.
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My Mulberry Alexa is probably the second premier bag I’ve bought. I remember that when I first started liking bags back in school, the Balenciaga City and Mulberry Alexa were the ones that I first fell in love with. Alexa Chung looked so cool and effortless with her Alexas! By the time I was ready to buy some nice bags, I was all eager and happy when I walked into the Mulberry store, only to be disappointed that they had discontinued the line a few years ago! I left my contact info and asked the SA to contact me should in the unlikely event, an Alexa pops up. A few months later, I get a call and was told that they just received 2 black Alexas, one of the last remaining ones from the company. I was able to get it on discount as it was a discontinued style (before they resurrected it again). I switched out the original strap for a Massaccesi shoulder strap that’s much more comfortable.
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Last but not least, my Massaccesi Bouquet bag. The leather is a bit hard to describe. It has a suede feeling, but isn’t exactly suede either. It fits a lot (even a laptop) and feels like a hug to the body. Very comfortable to wear.
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Wonderful collection! I believe the last bag is made of nubuck. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nubuck

 

[dcooney4]

Shoulder bag week! I think everyone defines shoulder bag a little differently; for me, I consider bags that’s meant to be worn on the shoulder by default all as shoulder bags. Since I missed the earlier totes and satchels weeks, I’ll include them in this week’s showcase as well.

My Balenciaga City in agneau leather and brass hardware is my first premier bag, and also my HG. I remember having lusted after this bag while still in school. I did tons of research. I finally pulled the trigger about 5 years ago, and that purchase also opened up a whole new rabbit hole about bags to date, it’s still the most that I’ve spent on a bag. I wanted my first bag to be an in-store boutique experience, even though this bag can easily be found in Fashionphile. I don’t have any photos so I’m posting a stock pic.
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My shoulder bags from The Row are some of the best fashion investments I’ve made. They are incredibly well-made, the leathers are TDF, and the style is so easy to match with everything.
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My Fendi Anna Selleria is a wonderful shoulder bag. The leather is so thick and chewy. The Selleria line is definitely my favourite from Fendi. The con though: heavy! Therefore only for days when I’m driving and don’t need to walk more than a few steps. @BowieFan1971 I remember you just bought a Fendi Selleria too how do you like it so far?

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My Proenza Schouler PS1 bags are a favourite during winters, when I need a roomy bag to stuff in mittens but isn’t prone to bad weather and also lightweight. I’ve worn the burgundy one heavily for several winters now (and we have long harsh winters), it looks as beautiful as ever, and developed a nice patina. The purple one I baby more.
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My Mulberry Alexa is probably the second premier bag I’ve bought. I remember that when I first started liking bags back in school, the Balenciaga City and Mulberry Alexa were the ones that I first fell in love with. Alexa Chung looked so cool and effortless with her Alexas! By the time I was ready to buy some nice bags, I was all eager and happy when I walked into the Mulberry store, only to be disappointed that they had discontinued the line a few years ago! I left my contact info and asked the SA to contact me should in the unlikely event, an Alexa pops up. A few months later, I get a call and was told that they just received 2 black Alexas, one of the last remaining ones from the company. I was able to get it on discount as it was a discontinued style (before they resurrected it again). I switched out the original strap for a Massaccesi shoulder strap that’s much more comfortable.
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Last but not least, my Massaccesi Bouquet bag. The leather is a bit hard to describe. It has a suede feeling, but isn’t exactly suede either. It fits a lot (even a laptop) and feels like a hug to the body. Very comfortable to wear.
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I really like the look of the Row bag. I don’t think I have seen them in person. Mulberry I adore . Is Alexa heavy?