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]

Up date on Papertiger's Blondie meltdown

I didn't leave it to the handbag gods after all, as I didn't hear back from my SA, meant he didn't want to give me bad news, I called a contact at Gucci HQ in Italy who tracked down a bag and reserved it. I'll pick it up later in the week.

It's not my SA's fault because I heard they're not allowed to exchange Med Blondies, especially not exclusives (which I find ridiculous). I think he could have told me though

The biggest problem has been, my SA PCA of 12 years left Gucci. She could get everything and anything I wanted from anywhere. Now my 'new' SA has to go by the book as does his SM.

Let's hope it's third-time lucky or you and Gucci can all disown me

As you will know I already bought a bag this year, as well as a briefcase, so I think we may chalk this one up to 2023.


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Fingers crossed!!!

 

[JenJBS]

Up date on Papertiger's Blondie meltdown

I didn't leave it to the handbag gods after all, as I didn't hear back from my SA, meant he didn't want to give me bad news, I called a contact at Gucci HQ in Italy who tracked down a bag and reserved it. I'll pick it up later in the week.

It's not my SA's fault because I heard they're not allowed to exchange Med Blondies, especially not exclusives (which I find ridiculous). I think he could have told me though

The biggest problem has been, my SA PCA of 12 years left Gucci. She could get everything and anything I wanted from anywhere. Now my 'new' SA has to go by the book as does his SM.

Let's hope it's third-time lucky or you and Gucci can all disown me

As you will know I already bought a bag this year, as well as a briefcase, so I think we may chalk this one up to 2023.


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So happy you were able to get the bag!!!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Because you can’t make this stuff up and it feels like someone up there wants only bittersweet for me…

Last night I found out my grandpa was admitted into the hospital and immediately put on a morphine drip because his lung cancer has metastasized to his brain and he is not expected to make it to the weekend, could go at any time. I called him today to say goodbye (and bawled my eyes out)…he is basically being kept unconscious until he passes because of the pain so I spoke to the sound of him breathing. It is a 14 hour drive to get to him and there is no guarantee I would make it in time. I had thought of postponing Italy yet again but was told by my entire family to go. So I am but instead of being happy and excited, I am sad, cried today and know that I will be told during my trip that he has passed. I hope I can just enjoy Italy once I get there…but not the best of starts.

 

[whateve]

Because you can’t make this stuff up and it feels like someone up there wants only bittersweet for me…

Last night I found out my grandpa was admitted into the hospital and immediately put on a morphine drip because his lung cancer has metastasized to his brain and he is not expected to make it to the weekend, could go at any time. I called him today to say goodbye (and bawled my eyes out)…he is basically being kept unconscious until he passes because of the pain so I spoke to the sound of him breathing. It is a 14 hour drive to get to him and there is no guarantee I would make it in time. I had thought of postponing Italy yet again but was told by my entire family to go. So I am but instead of being happy and excited, I am sad, cried today and know that I will be told during my trip that he has passed. I hope I can just enjoy Italy once I get there…but not the best of starts.

I'm so sorry. You are right to go on your trip since he won't know you're there and there isn't anything you can do to help him.

 

[papertiger]

Because you can’t make this stuff up and it feels like someone up there wants only bittersweet for me…

Last night I found out my grandpa was admitted into the hospital and immediately put on a morphine drip because his lung cancer has metastasized to his brain and he is not expected to make it to the weekend, could go at any time. I called him today to say goodbye (and bawled my eyes out)…he is basically being kept unconscious until he passes because of the pain so I spoke to the sound of him breathing. It is a 14 hour drive to get to him and there is no guarantee I would make it in time. I had thought of postponing Italy yet again but was told by my entire family to go. So I am but instead of being happy and excited, I am sad, cried today and know that I will be told during my trip that he has passed. I hope I can just enjoy Italy once I get there…but not the best of starts.

I have no words I am so, so sorry, but I'm sure sure some of have been to similar places (not meaning Italy).

When my mother passed I was on the first holiday of 4 years. I spent 3 years visiting her in different hospitals 3-4 hours away. Finally, she had the operation she needed, getting care at home, getting better, and I thought it was safe to go on holiday. Then she went into hospital for a scheduled check-up and that's when she died. We had 4 days holiday before we had to return for the funeral - 2 of those days was on the phone arranging things.

We can't control everything, doesn't matter how hard and well we plan, life's not a film, it's messy and often crewel. I can't tell you everything will be alright or the holiday will be great for you. I couldn't enjoy a holiday as in 'fun' whilst grieving, it won't be a typical holiday either, it may be surreal, BUT it could be an opportunity to celebrate your grandpa's life and reflect on all the time you had together.

So sorry for you and all your dear family.

 

[Sunshine mama]

Up date on Papertiger's Blondie meltdown

I didn't leave it to the handbag gods after all, as I didn't hear back from my SA, meant he didn't want to give me bad news, I called a contact at Gucci HQ in Italy who tracked down a bag and reserved it. I'll pick it up later in the week.

It's not my SA's fault because I heard they're not allowed to exchange Med Blondies, especially not exclusives (which I find ridiculous). I think he could have told me though

The biggest problem has been, my SA PCA of 12 years left Gucci. She could get everything and anything I wanted from anywhere. Now my 'new' SA has to go by the book as does his SM.

Let's hope it's third-time lucky or you and Gucci can all disown me

As you will know I already bought a bag this year, as well as a briefcase, so I think we may chalk this one up to 2023.


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What an amazing investigative work you have done! WOW! Now that's taking control of the situation! I admire your know-how and your persistence to get the bag.
How did you get the G HQ number??? Is it something you googled?

 

[Sunshine mama]

Tech guy was great. I take everything back I said about IT, I found a human so I have my pictures back.

Most of my clutches are Gucci, a couple of Hermes (BB 1938 & vintage white calf Arceau), an ostrich Pickett of London, and a vintage brown lizard Mappin and Webb convertible day clutch. I also have another 1970s M & W black exotic clutch that's very DISCO. My silver/gold Gucci minaudières sleeps next to me (it was my mother's)



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What is the name of the silver clutch in your first picture?

 

[Sunshine mama]

Starting my CPW reduction with my Kelly. ❤️
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In love!!!

 

[papertiger]

What an amazing investigative work you have done! WOW! Now that's taking control of the situation! I admire your know-how and your persistence to get the bag.
How did you get the G HQ number??? Is it something you googled?

I have inside info

Sometimes if you make friends with people on the way up, never abuse those ties, then they remember you when they get 'there' and are happy to help

It may not please any of my SAs though because I went over their heads. Of course, it could wake them up too. Since I probably won't want much of anything for a while it's a risk I'm willing to take.

 

[baghabitz34]

Because you can’t make this stuff up and it feels like someone up there wants only bittersweet for me…

Last night I found out my grandpa was admitted into the hospital and immediately put on a morphine drip because his lung cancer has metastasized to his brain and he is not expected to make it to the weekend, could go at any time. I called him today to say goodbye (and bawled my eyes out)…he is basically being kept unconscious until he passes because of the pain so I spoke to the sound of him breathing. It is a 14 hour drive to get to him and there is no guarantee I would make it in time. I had thought of postponing Italy yet again but was told by my entire family to go. So I am but instead of being happy and excited, I am sad, cried today and know that I will be told during my trip that he has passed. I hope I can just enjoy Italy once I get there…but not the best of starts.

I’m sorry for you & your family.

 

[papertiger]

What is the name of the silver clutch in your first picture?

It's called the Gucci Romy. I have a 'matching' belt in gold. I can't think why I wanted the bag in silver when I had the belt I gold, but there you go. They still work together.

The bag was named after Romy Schneider. She (and Alain Delon) was/were (a) good Gucci customer(s) in the 1960s/'70s. I don’t know if you know (I'm sorry, I always over Gucci-explain everything). They made for a very glamorous couple (even though she wasn’t his wife ) and it's nice Frida referenced her in that very cool collection (2007) inspired by the film La Piscine (The Swimming Pool) 1969.

 

[lill_canele]

Because you can’t make this stuff up and it feels like someone up there wants only bittersweet for me…

Last night I found out my grandpa was admitted into the hospital and immediately put on a morphine drip because his lung cancer has metastasized to his brain and he is not expected to make it to the weekend, could go at any time. I called him today to say goodbye (and bawled my eyes out)…he is basically being kept unconscious until he passes because of the pain so I spoke to the sound of him breathing. It is a 14 hour drive to get to him and there is no guarantee I would make it in time. I had thought of postponing Italy yet again but was told by my entire family to go. So I am but instead of being happy and excited, I am sad, cried today and know that I will be told during my trip that he has passed. I hope I can just enjoy Italy once I get there…but not the best of starts.

I am so sorry.
Despite him being unconscious, I am sure that he heard your words! (many people in comatose hear quite a lot.) And I'm sure he was happy to hear you speak to him.
Safe travels to Italy. I'm sorry it's probably not going to be the happiest of trips but I hope you're able to make the most of it. If anything, go for him.

 

[baghabitz34]

Next on the CPW reduction:

Tweed Tabby from Coach.

 

[Sunshine mama]

It's called the Gucci Romy. I have a 'matching' belt in gold. I can't think why I wanted the bag in silver when I had the belt I gold, but there you go. They still work together.

The bag was named after Romy Schneider. She (and Alain Delon) was/were (a) good Gucci customer(s) in the 1960s/'70s. I don’t know if you know (I'm sorry, I always over Gucci-explain everything). They made for a very glamorous couple (even though she wasn’t his wife ) and it's nice Frida referenced her in that very cool collection (2007) inspired by the film La Piscine (The Swimming Pool) 1969.

Thank you. I like how you over Gucci explain. It's very fascinating!

 

[dcooney4]

Because you can’t make this stuff up and it feels like someone up there wants only bittersweet for me…

Last night I found out my grandpa was admitted into the hospital and immediately put on a morphine drip because his lung cancer has metastasized to his brain and he is not expected to make it to the weekend, could go at any time. I called him today to say goodbye (and bawled my eyes out)…he is basically being kept unconscious until he passes because of the pain so I spoke to the sound of him breathing. It is a 14 hour drive to get to him and there is no guarantee I would make it in time. I had thought of postponing Italy yet again but was told by my entire family to go. So I am but instead of being happy and excited, I am sad, cried today and know that I will be told during my trip that he has passed. I hope I can just enjoy Italy once I get there…but not the best of starts.

I am so sorry to hear this.