2022 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Anyone else?

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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.
 
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cowgirlsboots said:
Thank you! Meanwhile my DH gave me two original Jag keycharms to turn into a matching bag charm. They came in the beautiful red presentation box the former owner must have got when they bought a Jag. Now the bag is complete!

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PS: I had to work neatly... and put the utmost effort into this... DH was watching me closely and he has high standards.
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Amazing work @cowgirlsboots! You are so talented, great work on the bag and the leather jacket!
 
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papertiger said:
So, not only did I buy the Asprey briefcase and a Gucci Blondie (both on this year's wishlist) as well as the Gucci Med BTH earlier, I have bought a fourth. This is the naughtiest new bag year for years :blush:

My excuse is because the Gucci Blondie I (just) bought (in pony and with studs/spikes) although TDF, is not the practical, everyday bag I'd planned. So I bought the Gucci Aphrodite as much for everyday, all-year-round wearability. Simplicity and beauty. For Gucci a value for money price too.

A reissue of an early 70s bag. It's goatskin (red lining too) and has 2 separate straps to make it a messenger crossbody, shoulder bag or just under the arm, whatever.

I absolutely love this colour - and apart from my A briefcase, I don't own any bright red bags. I have a few dark red, but not this stunning glowing (not orange-red nor pink-red) real red. More like somewhere between Hermes Rubis (which I have) and Rouge Vif.

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Congratulations again on your latest addition @papertiger. You’ve added some beautiful bags to your already diverse collection, well done! I loved your pic of wearing this bag cross body in the Gucci thread. :love:
It made me look hard at this bag, great colour by the way. I thought “I wish my Massai Cut looked great like the Aphrodite on a longer strap.” So I put the long strap on my Massai Cut and wore it to a kids’ hockey game last night (I usually only wear it on the short strap.) Anyway, long way to say thank you for inspiring me to try an existing bag in a new way! :heart:
 
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Congratulations again on your latest addition @papertiger. You’ve added some beautiful bags to your already diverse collection, well done! I loved your pic of wearing this bag cross body in the Gucci thread. :love:
It made me look hard at this bag, great colour by the way. I thought “I wish my Massai Cut looked great like the Aphrodite on a longer strap.” So I put the long strap on my Massai Cut and wore it to a kids’ hockey game last night (I usually only wear it on the short strap.) Anyway, long way to say thank you for inspiring me to try an existing bag in a new way! :heart:
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Happy to have supplied the inspiration, but you supplied the ingenuity. Excellent idea!
 
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Hello all. Life update, we have adopted a 1 year old mini brindle pug! Picked her up yesterday. (Posted this on another thread but I promise this will be the only other post. I won’t spam everyone lol)

Won’t be posting as often but I’ll be reading everyone’s post as we get the new baby acclimated!

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Her previous family didn’t want her anymore because she was too high energy for them. I’m sure she and our other pug will enjoy getting their energy out playing with each other. :lol:
She just got spayed last week so she needs 1 more week of rest and minimal movement. But our older pug loves her and wants to play with her at every moment!
 
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lill_canele said:
Hello all. Life update, we have adopted a 1 year old mini brindle pug! Picked her up yesterday. (Posted this on another thread but I promise this will be the only other post. I won’t spam everyone lol)

Won’t be posting as often but I’ll be reading everyone’s post as we get the new baby acclimated!

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Her previous family didn’t want her anymore because she was too high energy for them. I’m sure she and our other pug will enjoy getting their energy out playing with each other. :lol:
She just got spayed last week so she needs 1 more week of rest and minimal movement. But our older pug loves her and wants to play with her at every moment!
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Congratulations on your new addition to the family! She’s adorable!
 
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lill_canele said:
Hello all. Life update, we have adopted a 1 year old mini brindle pug! Picked her up yesterday. (Posted this on another thread but I promise this will be the only other post. I won’t spam everyone lol)

Won’t be posting as often but I’ll be reading everyone’s post as we get the new baby acclimated!

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Her previous family didn’t want her anymore because she was too high energy for them. I’m sure she and our other pug will enjoy getting their energy out playing with each other. :lol:
She just got spayed last week so she needs 1 more week of rest and minimal movement. But our older pug loves her and wants to play with her at every moment!
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So cuteness makes me smile!
 
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lill_canele said:
Hello all. Life update, we have adopted a 1 year old mini brindle pug! Picked her up yesterday. (Posted this on another thread but I promise this will be the only other post. I won’t spam everyone lol)

Won’t be posting as often but I’ll be reading everyone’s post as we get the new baby acclimated!

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Her previous family didn’t want her anymore because she was too high energy for them. I’m sure she and our other pug will enjoy getting their energy out playing with each other. :lol:
She just got spayed last week so she needs 1 more week of rest and minimal movement. But our older pug loves her and wants to play with her at every moment!
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Omg what a sweet face!!! Congrats!!!
 
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JenJBS said:
My Bottega Veneta Bulb (mini size) arrived. I love the style even more in person. And the BV leather is divine! I couldn't resist getting a medium.

TPF has turned me into a total leather snob.

Top 3 favorites:
Bottega Veneta
Balenciaga chevre
The Row

Least Favorite:
Saffiano - especially cheap saffiano

What are your favorite / least favorite leathers?
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That's good! We should all be leather (and material snobs)

I have so many (not including exotics)
No order:
Gucci polished calf
Gucci Boar-skin
Gucci Capra (goat)
Gucci Suede
Gucci hair-calf
Hermes Box
Hermes Swift
Hermes Peau de Porc
H Sikkim leather is also gorgeous
BV cervo
Whatever that lamb 'stuff' Chloe used to use on Bays

If I had to choose a grained leather I'd choose Hermes Vache Country (structured) or Clemence (undulating)
 
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