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.

 

[880]

Re chanel jumbo versus mini, and the mini bag in general

i think it’s cyclical, and since prices of premier designer bags are so high, it takes time forthe pendulum to swing back. In 2008, everyone wanted the jumbo, the B35, and the K32. no one wanted smaller sizes of anything. In fact, back then, I finally let go of my first chanel, a micro leather CF bag dangling on a belt from 1990 that my mom bought from the boutique for 795 USD. last year, the bag on belt (same one) was selling for 3 and 4 K USD on reseller sites. Ouch.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Re chanel jumbo versus mini, and the mini bag in general

i think it’s cyclical, and since prices of premier designer bags are so high, it takes time forthe pendulum to swing back. In 2008, everyone wanted the jumbo, the B35, and the K32. no one wanted smaller sizes of anything. In fact, back then, I finally let go of my first chanel, a micro leather CF bag dangling on a belt from 1990 that my mom bought from the boutique for 795 USD. last year, the bag on belt (same one) was selling for 3 and 4 K USD on reseller sites. Ouch.

It’s definitely cyclical. I’m just ready for us to get back to bags that are functional as well as pretty as the norm. If some of the smaller bags were even an inch bigger they’d be viable bc they could handle a phone. It’s gotten like many brands of shoes that pride themselves on being unwearable or women’s clothing that doesn’t allow for wearing a bra or comes without pockets. Beauty is being prioritized over any semblance of function - and I reject that.

 

[BowieFan1971]

It's beautiful! You look fantastic! Congratulations! Can I admit I am a little sad you left the bag behind at LV? It sounded like you really liked it as well.

It was a really pretty bag but leaving it behind made getting the coat ok, for both me and DH. He has become ok with the idea of bags being that expensive, but not clothes. I can’t say I disagree, and if the coat was anything less than perfect I would have left it behind. But it is perfect and perfect for me. Maybe I can find a pre-loved one in the future and get to have the bag too.

 

[Katinahat]

This is stunning and looks gorgeous on you! I love your outfit (such a cute dress), and the all-black makes the pink really pop. Congratulations! I'm actually a fan of the new handle -- I think the braid/twist makes the bag look elegant.

Thanks! Dress is a Ted Baker which is a very good High Street brand I really like. This is something I wear to work.
Yes, I wasn’t sure about the new handle when I first saw the icon Alexa but I love it too now.

Congratulations! The bag looks great on you! I love your outfit, too! Wear this beauty in good health!

Thanks so much!

Absolutely lovely!! Both bag and your look.

I adore this Mulberry color and would want one myself, not sure which style though for me. But then it means I might have to give up my Coach Cassie in a similar color.

Thank you! The colour is wonderful! I looked at the Lily and mini Bryn when I got the Darley wallet. They didn’t have the Alexa at that point. The small zipped Bayswater also looked wonderful in this colour. Listen to your heart on your Cassie. It’s such a lovely bag too!

It's so cute! I'm so happy for you! Now you've got me wanting one.

Thanks and sorry! I’m encouraging purchase with my whole sharing of my bag!

thank you for your kind words @More bags and @Katinahat !

@Katinahat, I love your reveal! The rich pink color, the leather, the style, and the action shot! Amazing! And, I love the boots too

Thanks so much! The colour and leather is heavenly! My boots are by Duo who do calf fit. It doesn’t matter what my weight is. Even at 100 pounds (in my 20s which is several decades ago) I couldn’t find regular boots wide enough to zip up!!

@Katinahat congrats on the Alexa! That color just pops!

Thanks. The colour is incredible!

You look fabulous- I like your coats!
Congratulations - it’s a great colour and looks wonderful on you!

Thanks so much. Coat also by Ted Baker like the dress. Can’t wait to take the Alexa out.

On the small bags subject, I’ve discovered the mini Alexa is just too small to take my long Darley wallet in the matching pink. I hadn’t realised that. It’s a big small bag, bigger than the Lily, but because it’s gathered in at the top the opening isn’t wide enough. It needed to be 1inch bigger. It will take my long zip around wallet and all the other critical things including sunglasses. I’d love to carry it today but I definitely need a bigger bag for work. Roll on the weekend.

 

[Katinahat]

@baghabitz34, I regift asap. I don’t chuck it, bc bad karma. I don’t resell anything (occasionally I consign, but not in the last several years). I also try to make it obvious that even DH who knows me best, knows that I am really picky. But, sometimes you just have to accept that yes, hints to well meaning givers will not deter them.

I was gonna say this too earlier -- about giving hints. And yes, some get them, some don't. But they have the best of intentions anyway.

Mr. S, kids and I are really comfortable asking for suggestions and taking feedback. The goal is to get what people love - not have the pride in giving - so we focus on that. I think I mentioned before we have Pinterest wish lists that help hit the bullseye.

The grandparents are TERRIBLE gift givers but even my youngest is over 21 so we don’t care. We’re just happy they’re still around. I’d gush over 2 cotton balls wrapped in floss.

My friends give me lousy presents - either what they like (we don’t at ALL have the same taste) or they overshoot my sparkliness and give me items Vegas showgirls wouldn’t wear. I don’t worry about it bc the care is there. I just donate the items. I’ve tried throwing hints but they’re never caught so it is what it is.

I would regift too. I don’t mind doing it if I’m not going to use something. Or I donate to charity. I don’t sell. I tried eBay once and couldn’t be bother with the faff. Only DH has ever gifts me anything really valuable. With a bag or something he asks for hints.

I’m considering selling on 4 of my unused bags and a wallet. All I bought pre my mulberry days and I definitely won’t use them again. My DDs don’t seem interested in them as they were in the past. There is a preloved shop near me that sells at about 50-75% retail depending on the brand. They take 50% of the sale price though.

My parents are into very practical gifts but then my mother would have a lot to say if she had any idea how many bags I have and how much they are worth. She’s accepted a few Radley cast offs and thinks they were expensive. Last year she gifted us an incredible pizza oven for the garden. This year DH and I got all the materials to build a gravel patio in our garden for Christmas! It was just a tiny bag of gravel wrapped up with a note explaining. My dad was here at the weekend helping DH dig up and put the edging on the lawn.

 

[880]

I would regift too. I don’t mind doing it if I’m not going to use something. Or I donate to charity. I don’t sell. I tried eBay once and couldn’t be bother with the faff. Only DH has ever gifts me anything really valuable. With a bag or something he asks for hints.

I’m considering selling on 4 of my unused bags and a wallet. All I bought pre my mulberry days and I definitely won’t use them again. My DDs don’t seem interested in them as they were in the past. There is a preloved shop near me that sells at about 50-75% retail depending on the brand. They take 50% of the sale price though.

My parents are into very practical gifts but then my mother would have a lot to say if she had any idea how many bags I have and how much they are worth. She’s accepted a few Radley cast offs and thinks they were expensive. Last year she gifted us an incredible pizza oven for the garden. This year DH and I got all the materials to build a gravel patio in our garden for Christmas! It was just a tiny bag of gravel wrapped up with a note explaining. My dad was here at the weekend helping DH dig up and put the edging on the lawn.

The pizza oven and the gravel patio sound amazing!
could your daughters or relatives be interested in the future? Because tastes change… only you can decide if it’s worth it to keep or consign or donate. It’s whatever feels right to you at the time
Love radley (the little blue dog tag) and duo
currently I am trying to ignore a barrage of John Smedley knitwear sale emails
lol

 

[BowieFan1971]

I would regift too. I don’t mind doing it if I’m not going to use something. Or I donate to charity. I don’t sell. I tried eBay once and couldn’t be bother with the faff. Only DH has ever gifts me anything really valuable. With a bag or something he asks for hints.

I’m considering selling on 4 of my unused bags and a wallet. All I bought pre my mulberry days and I definitely won’t use them again. My DDs don’t seem interested in them as they were in the past. There is a preloved shop near me that sells at about 50-75% retail depending on the brand. They take 50% of the sale price though.

My parents are into very practical gifts but then my mother would have a lot to say if she had any idea how many bags I have and how much they are worth. She’s accepted a few Radley cast offs and thinks they were expensive. Last year she gifted us an incredible pizza oven for the garden. This year DH and I got all the materials to build a gravel patio in our garden for Christmas! It was just a tiny bag of gravel wrapped up with a note explaining. My dad was here at the weekend helping DH dig up and put the edging on the lawn.

Your parents sound wonderful!!!

 

[JenJBS]

Thanks! Dress is a Ted Baker which is a very good High Street brand I really like. This is something I wear to work.
Yes, I wasn’t sure about the new handle when I first saw the icon Alexa but I love it too now.

Thanks so much!

Thank you! The colour is wonderful! I looked at the Lily and mini Bryn when I got the Darley wallet. They didn’t have the Alexa at that point. The small zipped Bayswater also looked wonderful in this colour. Listen to your heart on your Cassie. It’s such a lovely bag too!

Thanks and sorry! I’m encouraging purchase with my whole sharing of my bag!

Thanks so much! The colour and leather is heavenly! My boots are by Duo who do calf fit. It doesn’t matter what my weight is. Even at 100 pounds (in my 20s which is several decades ago) I couldn’t find regular boots wide enough to zip up!!

Thanks. The colour is incredible!

Thanks so much. Coat also by Ted Baker like the dress. Can’t wait to take the Alexa out.

No wonder I love your beautiful outfit. I have a Ted Baker sweater I got in his San Diego boutique several years ago. Gorgeous bright peach color and fun style - a peplum. A really pretty scarf, and 3 bags. Talented designer! Nice to find another fan!

 

[JenJBS]

How long before your birthday can you buy something, and still call it an early birthday present for yourself?
Asking for a friend.

 

[dcooney4]

@BowieFan1971 ´s gorgeous Paris coat makes me want to share my Paris coat- from a totally different league...

Mine is a vintage 25 € ebay purchase I´ve been wearing to Paris in February each time we went. In the first year Mamzelle Swing (the owner of a fab vintage shop in Le Marais) gave me a French lesson on furs and named my coat: Monsieur Renard.


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Here´s DS and me in 2019 enjoying our Eiffel tower ritual- looking at it from afar, chasing pigeons and blowing soap bubbles.

Great photo!

 

[dcooney4]

I couldn’t contain myself any longer. I was literally squealing with excitement when I opened the dust bag. The pink is incredible!

Here it is:

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And I couldn’t wait to try it on. I’m an definitely giddy with joy this evening. This was so the right purchase!

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I love this. I am not usually a pink fan, but this time I really am.

 

[missie1]

A few more thoughts on big bags: I agree that the Dior book tote has been very popular. However, with many other styles like chain strap bags or top handle bags, I am still seeing smaller bags trending, rather than larger sizes. An example is the popularity of the Chanel mini versus the jumbo or maxi. I love the jumbo, especially in single flap style, and love to style it over a winter coat, and I wear it whenever I want. I hope large bags come back on trend but in this era of covid, people seem to be favoring smaller bags for quick runs to the grocery store and other quick outings, so not sure how soon we will see the large statement bags come back on trend.

It always baffles me that they consider the Chanel Jumbo a large purse. It’s such little room inside that flap. I preferred SF to gain extra room which still isn’t a lot. I own two small Chanel’s and one of them frankly is so small I feel silly for buying it. It’s white so that why I’m holding on to it but absolutely nothing fits

 

[Jereni]

How long before your birthday can you buy something, and still call it an early birthday present for yourself?
Asking for a friend.

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It IS such a gorgeous purple…

 

[880]

How long before your birthday can you buy something, and still call it an early birthday present for yourself?
Asking for a friend.

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A year love the color Happy Birthdsy!
@missie1 i thought of thr chanel cerf as a big purse lol

 

[dcooney4]

Today’s bag is one I have never worn but received at Christmas. So it sort of fits in the challenge.