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.

 

[dcooney4]

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.

I love learning this kind of information.

 

[dcooney4]

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.

This is very true. Two months ago when my Dh was having second open heart in a weeks time. They did it in emergency and I was not there. I told the surgeon when it is complete to please call me and put her cell phone to his ear despite being heavily sedated. She agreed and I told him he made it and now has to build his strength back up. He still insists I was there because he heard my voice tell him he made it. So I do believe Bowiefans grandpa heard her.

 

[papertiger]

Next on the CPW reduction:
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Tweed Tabby from Coach.

Everyone of your pieces is beautiful and special

 

[baghabitz34]

Everyone of your pieces is beautiful and special

Thanks, I appreciate that

 

[JenJBS]

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 about your Grandpa. HUGS!

 

[DME]

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. Hugs to you. I went through a similar situation with my Pop Pop six years ago and the decision was an agonizing one. I feel for you. In the end I opted to continue with our travel plans (DH was super supportive either way) and I don’t regret it, although I do struggle with closure issues from time to time. I suspect I would have struggled with trip regret issues had I made the other decision. It’s an impossible situation with no “right” answer.

 

[More bags]

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.

@BowieFan1971, I am sorry to hear this news. Sending you virtual hugs.

 

[More bags]

First up on the lower the CPW train:
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The lovely Midnight blue rivet Rogue. Nothing wrong with it, I just prefer my bigger Rogues.

Next on the CPW reduction:
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Tweed Tabby from Coach.

Both of these are exquisite.

 

[More bags]

I used to have a pair of rabbit lined gloves too. Absolutely the best option for freezing temperatures.

We need a pic of these to cheer us up.

There may come a day lux houses no longer make such objects of beauty

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The gloves are amazing and your clutch collection is gorgeous! I imagine all the fun events and outfits those clutches have been carried at or with, oh the stories!

Best wishes on the Gucci Blondie Medium Bag, love the green suede.

 

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Starting my CPW reduction with my Kelly. ❤️
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Your Kelly positively glows, she’s a stunner!

 

[More bags]

Hi, trying and failing to catch up:

• Actually had a vacation (long weekend)! In Paris! For a concert that it turned out had been canceled 6 weeks previously! (argh, oh no, unplanned time in Paris) Blew the bf's mind in Galeries Lafayettes, refreshed almost all my outdated makeup. Did some classic sightseeing, mostly ate and drank blissfully. Agreed that we must return soon for a proper sightseeing vacation.
• 2 bags out, 1 SLG in, plus 2 adorable mini-wallets in, from a Paris flea market. Too small even for credit cards, but so elegant!
• Actually got around to listing the white Longchamp tote with blue sakura embroidery, have a lowball offer I've countered, we'll see.
• Almost listed the Bleu Jean H Paris Bombay, realized I had enough other luxe things to get the site to list for me, still getting my act together to list them all.
• Have been getting all my expensive purses renovated by a lovely local leather shop, should have posted pics, will try to rectify.
• Have mostly been carrying my Longchamp black with black stars Neo shopper for my laptop, plus my black LC Cuir. I try really hard to wear my colorful purses, but I have to say that opening the black tote with the black leather inside makes me viscerally happy...
• Have been on shopping sprees for 1) Hobo Lola bags of every color, am now more than done, 2) Rodo clutches of awesomely fabulous uselessness, probably done but there's always a new ridiculous one.
• Aside from the clutches, am actually at < $50/wear for my bags. Even the expensive (to me) ones.

Yay Paris trip! Congratulations on your outs. I love the Paris Bombay, especially the tall one. It looks like such a practical and useful bag. I’m looking forward to seeing your bag pics!

 

[afroken]

Sorry for MIA. I went on a vacation to UK and a few days after I got back, came down with the dreaded COVID. Aside from the flu-like symptoms, I was just so, so fatigued. Doing simple tasks had me out of breath. I hope this goes away soon. On the bright side, I never lost my sense of taste and smell, and I’m a big foodie!

I missed the previous few weeks’ challenges so I’m catching up. First up is my bucket bag from Massaccesi.


I only have one clutch. It’s from Mackage. I don’t have a picture so posting a stock one.


Next up is backpack. I have two. One I use for work on days I’m going into the office. It has my company logo and vision statement on it lol and isn’t fashionable at all. Another one is a Fjallraven Kanken which I use as a travel backpack or on days I want to wear a more stylish backpack than my work company one.

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?

I found the Alexa to be on the heavier side and struggled wearing it with her original strap (it was thin and rigid). I later had a wide shoulder strap ordered from Massaccesi (the one you saw in the pic) and the difference was night and day - the weight no longer bothered me and I could wear it walking around for a whole day. But I think the leather makes a difference to the weight too, mine is the polished buffalo, which is heavier than their soft buffalo. I believe @ElainePG had another leather and I remember her saying that one was very heavy.

Thanks for all the wonderful bucket bags this week. I’m sorry not to have responded to your posts sharing your beauties and all the other chat. I’ve not been online much this week and the next few weeks may be the same. I’m just popping in to apologise for being MIA.

I’ve hit a rough patch and had to get myself signed off work again yesterday - not sure how long for yet - 10 days at least. Recovery is a difficult roller coaster and right now I just need time to reboot, and some different meds, especially with sleep which has been horrifically lacking. I hope to get back on track and be posting again quite soon.

I’m sorry to hear this. Please take care of yourself and can’t wait to see you back.

So, I’ve been on a roll lately - finding bags I missed out on before at good prices. The latest:
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Scarf print Studio - the print goes all the way around the bag. And, as shown in the last pic, the print is continued inside the bag as well.
Found it on FP, like new condition, significantly below retail. Very happy to add this beauty, too.

Ferragamo bags are such works of art. Every piece of theirs that I have seen here are so beautiful and exquisite. This is a stunning bag, congratulations. And I’m glad FP is stocking Ferragamo again. I think they stopped for a couple of years due to not enough popularity, which always boggles me because Ferragamo has some of the most beautiful collections.

 

[afroken]

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 to hear this, @BowieFan1971 . I truly am. My heart breaks for you. I too have grandparents that have some healthy issues and this is what I’ve been most scared of. Like what others have said already, make the most of your trip. I’m sure he has heard you.

 

[Cookiefiend]

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 tribe that he has passed. I hope I can just enjoy Italy once I get there…but not the best of starts.

Oh honey, I'm so sorry.
I'm glad you called and said goodbye - and I'm certain he heard you.
I would bet that your Grandfather would want you to go to Italy and have a great time. It will be hard sometimes and you will be sad sometimes, but I'm sure he would want you to have a fabulous trip.
Sending you hugs.

Next on the CPW reduction:
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Tweed Tabby from Coach.

What a fun bag!

Your Kelly positively glows, she’s a stunner!

Thank you sweetie!

 

[Cookiefiend]

In love!!!

Thank you Sunshine! Getting a complement from you is really something - you have the most extraordinary collection!