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]

At just 13, you would think he could remember wanting something he wanted that seemed “crazy” to others. My son was obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine and trains in general. At soccer games played on a nearby field bordering an active train track, he would stop in his tracks every time a train went past and verbally identify every car and engine type that passed by as the game was played around him. Though it did make the “what does DS want for Christmas/birthday/etc super easy for about 4-5 years. LOL

My DS is 13 too and always amazes me with his reactions to my bags. He has developped an eye for quality, shares my love for the Dior scent and definetely likes the quirky designs I´m drawn to. While I am still debating with myself whether I "need" a bag he´ll tell me: "go ahead, buy it! We all do not need most things we want to own, but we love them!"
He is heavily into Japanese robot figure building kits atm. (Gundam Gunpla) I must make sure to source some more for Christmas.
Today I bought him a nice leather wallet from Replay for Christmas. I´m sure he´ll approve of the design and the amazingly nice leather.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Saw this stunner…

https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/hermes-1940s-pre-owned-mallette-bag-item-16515194.aspx?fsb=1&size=17&storeid=9164&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_keywordid=119357045&utm_shoppingproductid=16515194-17&pid=google_search&af_channel=Search&c=2069920048&af_c_id=2069920048&af_siteid=&af_keywords=pla-542768437134&af_adset_id=75217628294&af_ad_id=204345266632&af_sub1=119357045&af_sub5=16515194-17&is_retargeting=true&shopping=yes&gbraid=0AAAAADsmKHS81NmLKkOPWLe9qFFEZXEJl&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2Ljjofzs-gIVBydMCh0EcgdZEAQYHiABEgI70_D_BwE

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Adorable with a capital A! And not even because it´s Hermes. I simply love the design and that it looks like superior quality!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I´m waiting for my latest purchase to be shipped. Will it work out this time? I bought the very same bag some time before and had the transaction cancelled by VC because the seller did not ship within the alotted time frame. Afterwards she informed me she was now home and had relisted... well, back then I had already opted for another bag and decided this one was too big for me. Now I know it´s not too big.
I´m not too stressed whether she sends it in time this time, though. If she messes up, again, I will be the universe telling me it´s not for me, I guess. Just lean bag and wait for the outcome...

 

[baghabitz34]

Gorgeous! So glad you were able to find it, and wishing you a very happy birthday in advance.

Thanks for the bag love & early birthday wishes

 

[Cookiefiend]

Please share…we love eye candy

Well - I'll share the sad story...
I picked it up from the post office, opened it in the car and was monumentally disappointed.
It was a vibrato Hermes Garonne - pink and cream - and it was dull and dirty. It was grubby... I washed my hands after handling it.
So, it's going back.

 

[More bags]

Well - I'll share the sad story...
I picked it up from the post office, opened it in the car and was monumentally disappointed.
It was a vibrato Hermes Garonne - pink and cream - and it was dull and dirty. It was grubby... I washed my hands after handling it.
So, it's going back.

Sorry to hear your latest acquisition attempt was so disappointing. I hope something better comes your way soon.

 

[Katinahat]

@BowieFan1971 @Cookiefiend @More bags @dcooney4 @Katinahat thanks for the bag love and early birthday wishes.
Love how supportive & understanding this group is. I tried explaining to my son why this was so special, but he’s 13 and just thinks I’m a little crazy when it comes to bags. Which I am. But some are a little more special than others, and this is definitely special.

My family think the same about me.

Saw this stunner…

https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/hermes-1940s-pre-owned-mallette-bag-item-16515194.aspx?fsb=1&size=17&storeid=9164&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_keywordid=119357045&utm_shoppingproductid=16515194-17&pid=google_search&af_channel=Search&c=2069920048&af_c_id=2069920048&af_siteid=&af_keywords=pla-542768437134&af_adset_id=75217628294&af_ad_id=204345266632&af_sub1=119357045&af_sub5=16515194-17&is_retargeting=true&shopping=yes&gbraid=0AAAAADsmKHS81NmLKkOPWLe9qFFEZXEJl&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2Ljjofzs-gIVBydMCh0EcgdZEAQYHiABEgI70_D_BwE

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Stunning!

My DS is 13 too and always amazes me with his reactions to my bags. He has developped an eye for quality, shares my love for the Dior scent and definetely likes the quirky designs I´m drawn to. While I am still debating with myself whether I "need" a bag he´ll tell me: "go ahead, buy it! We all do not need most things we want to own, but we love them!"
He is heavily into Japanese robot figure building kits atm. (Gundam Gunpla) I must make sure to source some more for Christmas.
Today I bought him a nice leather wallet from Replay for Christmas. I´m sure he´ll approve of the design and the amazingly nice leather.

Clearly well brought up!

I´m waiting for my latest purchase to be shipped. Will it work out this time? I bought the very same bag some time before and had the transaction cancelled by VC because the seller did not ship within the alotted time frame. Afterwards she informed me she was now home and had relisted... well, back then I had already opted for another bag and decided this one was too big for me. Now I know it´s not too big.
I´m not too stressed whether she sends it in time this time, though. If she messes up, again, I will be the universe telling me it´s not for me, I guess. Just lean bag and wait for the outcome...

Fingers crossed and then we can see it too.

Well - I'll share the sad story...
I picked it up from the post office, opened it in the car and was monumentally disappointed.
It was a vibrato Hermes Garonne - pink and cream - and it was dull and dirty. It was grubby... I washed my hands after handling it.
So, it's going back.

That’s infuriating! What a waste!

 

[dcooney4]

Well - I'll share the sad story...
I picked it up from the post office, opened it in the car and was monumentally disappointed.
It was a vibrato Hermes Garonne - pink and cream - and it was dull and dirty. It was grubby... I washed my hands after handling it.
So, it's going back.

Ugh! Sorry to hear that.

 

[Katinahat]

Went to the cinema today and wore my Tessie Hobo for shoulder bag week. It also holds loads so room for stashes of drinks and snacks to eat inside.

Saw “Mrs Harris goes to Paris” and loved it! If I had a Dior bag, which I don’t, it would have been more appropriate to take it with me than the Mulberry.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Well - I'll share the sad story...
I picked it up from the post office, opened it in the car and was monumentally disappointed.
It was a vibrato Hermes Garonne - pink and cream - and it was dull and dirty. It was grubby... I washed my hands after handling it.
So, it's going back.

That is such a cute style and a perfect foil for such a girly color combo! Sorry it was so dirty…why do people let their bags get like that and then think someone else would want it that way? If they didn’t want it anymore because it’s so nasty….duh.

 

[JenJBS]

Well - I'll share the sad story...
I picked it up from the post office, opened it in the car and was monumentally disappointed.
It was a vibrato Hermes Garonne - pink and cream - and it was dull and dirty. It was grubby... I washed my hands after handling it.
So, it's going back.

I'm so sorry. How disappointing.

 

[baghabitz34]

Well - I'll share the sad story...
I picked it up from the post office, opened it in the car and was monumentally disappointed.
It was a vibrato Hermes Garonne - pink and cream - and it was dull and dirty. It was grubby... I washed my hands after handling it.
So, it's going back.

Ugh, I’m sure you’ll find something better.
Like @BowieFan1971 said, why send someone a dirty bag? That’s so gross. I never understood how/why people mistreat their stuff?

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Well - I'll share the sad story...
I picked it up from the post office, opened it in the car and was monumentally disappointed.
It was a vibrato Hermes Garonne - pink and cream - and it was dull and dirty. It was grubby... I washed my hands after handling it.
So, it's going back.

I´m sorry it was a disappointment! Great you have the option to return it!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Clearly well brought up!

Thank you! (Though I think he does a lot of his upbringing by himself and clearly does not repeat any opinions he does not truly share.)

Fingers crossed and then we can see it too.

Thank you again! Actually I heard from the seller today. While VC was writing me they had reminded her to ship, she says she already did and VC failed to update the status. Let´s wait and see where the glitch is... if it´s on the way it should turn up for pickup at a local store within a week.

 

[Sunshine mama]

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 can't carry a clutch either, exactly due to the reasons you've mentioned.