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.

 

[papertiger]

364 days in advance

 

[papertiger]

Here’s a pic of the H scarf…I miss Paris already.View attachment 5304202View attachment 5304203

Lovely! We are scarf sisters

 

[ElainePG]

Use the bag challenge:

This is my Mulberry Blenheim, purchased in 2014 from the (sadly, closed years ago) San Francisco Mulberry Boutique.

It's confusing, because Mulberry has a number of styles called "Blenheim." I think I may be the only person who owns this particular one!

I haven't carried it in two years. I loved taking it out today, because Mr. PG and I were going on a long bay walk, and I needed a bag that would have space for my gloves and a scarf. Also, the outside front pocket (with the postman's lock) is placed just right for holding my phone, since I like to take photos when we walk by the bay.

 

[ElainePG]

That leather looks amazing.

Love these 'cloudy' blue-grey bags. I have a Gucci in Aviazione blue and it makes me so happy - even if it is a cloudy day by the sea

Nothing wrong with cloudy days by the sea!

Or, as we have here, foggy days by the bay!

 

[papertiger]

Thinking talking of travels. My family and I are due to go to Tenerife in 3 weeks time for half term. It’s a trip twice rescheduled already. I don’t dare get my hopes up yet. We can only go if none of us tests positive before then. With my DDs and I at school every day until then and the amount of Covid amongst the children there it’s just going to be luck that gets us there. Part of the joy of a holiday is looking forward to it and planning which clothing and bags to take. I usually try on, make lists and pack loads in advance but I don’t dare even hope yet. Goodness knows, I need the joy of looking forward to it but I just don’t want to tempt fate!

My Loewe basket bag will have to stay in the cupboard for now. Here it is on the last foreign holiday I went on in 2019!
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I hope you get to go on your lovely holiday. I have been thinking about a wonderful holiday DH and I had on Gran Canaria - we did nothing for 14 days, it was great.

 

[880]

I can't believe I didn't show you all before

It's a black Gucci Moto jacket with silk-scarf lining

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Love this jacket! So fabulous! I am so happy you got it!

 

[papertiger]

Use the bag challenge:

This is my Mulberry Blenheim, purchased in 2014 from the (sadly, closed years ago) San Francisco Mulberry Boutique.

It's confusing, because Mulberry has a number of styles called "Blenheim." I think I may be the only person who owns this particular one!

I haven't carried it in two years. I loved taking it out today, because Mr. PG and I were going on a long bay walk, and I needed a bag that would have space for my gloves and a scarf. Also, the outside front pocket (with the postman's lock) is placed just right for holding my phone, since I like to take photos when we walk by the bay.

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Cool and practical bag.

The names thing is really funny. On TPF we get pedantic, but I think some brands make up things as they go along. Gucci has thousands of styles of bag under the name 'Broadway' - basically it's just code for 'evening bag' (which is translated into the same code inside the bags too).

 

[papertiger]

How is everyone doing in shopping their closet and avoiding unnecessary purchases?

Any surprises so far as you wear bags you may have previously ignored / forgotten? Have you rekindled love for any former favorites? Any bags need to be rehomed?

What can we as a group do to support you as you shun more buying in favor of loving what you have?

After reading through this thread my resolve has been bolstered, everyone's doing better than me.

 

[papertiger]

This is absolutely stunning! Congratulation!!!

Stunning!

Love this jacket! So fabulous! I am so happy you got it!

Thank you, you are all too too sweet

It certainly sounds like this jacket was meant for you!

Ooh, a brown version with a different lining? I have to see if I can find a picture. Good to know about the lovely quality of Gucci jackets. Off to do a little online search and look for pictures of Gucci jackets!

There's only one chestnut brown (and one black) showing in Europe right now (not sure where you are) and I had it bookmarked although it's not showing on the site the usual way. This brown it It 42 and the code style is ‎659239 XN336 2050. The black will be the same apart from the end (and then 1000). On the brown, the zips are also mixed colours (a design feature not a fault) but less noticeable. The silk scarf on the chestnut is more an archive 'Flora'. I'd get it too but I want the BTH which is around the same money.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Everyone wears their pants short…like 1-2” above the ankle short. Jeans and trousers, mostly slim or straight leg, though a few pair of wide leg trousers. All the better to show the sleek ankle boots favored by both men and women, I guess. Saw some lace up brogues and combat style soles too. Low heels as opposed to flat, even on women in their 60-80’s. Very few in sneakers. Short to very short skirts with opaque tights. Men wear their pants slim to tight, even dress pants…combined with the shortness, they look shrunken. Either a puffer jacket from hip to mid thigh or a long wool coat, generously wrapped long knit scarf. Dark or camel color. Crossbody bag or cloth tote or both. All in neutral colors. Saw a surprising number of fur coats. NO ATHLEISURE! More dressed than average Americans but still a casual, lived in feel. Tailored but not stiff. Pulled together. A few berets, but not many hats in general. Very little color, as I said before…black, grey, navy, some tan. Saw a lot of black and white outfits in store windows. Almost exclusively round glass frames, mostly plastic or tortoiseshell. Hair and makeup undone, to the point of looking like they brushed their hair and teeth, then left the house barefaced. A lot of mid-length hair styles. And they do love and wear their designer bags, but very few looked brand new. Well kept, but not new. A lot of vintage leather bags too. Only 1 Birkin, on a flamboyant man speaking English, obviously from NYC based on the rest of the outfit.

Excellent observations! Sounds like the cropped pant style is still going strong. Slim or straight leg pants give the silhouette a sleek look, so that plus the ability to show ankle boots might be the reason you mostly saw those styles I guess. Interesting about the color or lack thereof. I wonder if one would see more colors in spring and summer? As for the designer bags, it ties in with everything I have heard about people buying designer bags for the long term, and being thoughtful about purchases.

 

[papertiger]

My son is a perfect example. He didn't do well in school. He was smart but uncooperative. Some of the teachers didn't like him. They thought he was sneaky because he wouldn't make eye contact. He wouldn't make eye contact because he was shy. In 8th grade he won a county wide writing contest but failed English. He failed shop class. It was a struggle getting him through high school. I think it was very stressful for him being surrounded by people. Once he was out of school he flourished. He started his own consulting business and he has been extremely successful. He makes more money than our daughters, who both went to college.

For sure, you can never tell.

Some of my teachers liked me very much and were amazingly encouraging and others called me 'artistic' which was code for 'not good enough'. I say let the disbelievers eat dirt

I really like the new term we use for those who learn in a different way. We don't say 'students with learning difficulties' any more, we say 'those with learning differences'. So much better because it's true - as your son has proven.

 

[880]

Everyone wears their pants short…like 1-2” above the ankle short. Jeans and trousers, mostly slim or straight leg, though a few pair of wide leg trousers. All the better to show the sleek ankle boots favored by both men and women, I guess. Saw some lace up brogues and combat style soles too. Low heels as opposed to flat, even on women in their 60-80’s. Very few in sneakers. Short to very short skirts with opaque tights. Men wear their pants slim to tight, even dress pants…combined with the shortness, they look shrunken. Either a puffer jacket from hip to mid thigh or a long wool coat, generously wrapped long knit scarf. Dark or camel color. Crossbody bag or cloth tote or both. All in neutral colors. Saw a surprising number of fur coats. NO ATHLEISURE! More dressed than average Americans but still a casual, lived in feel. Tailored but not stiff. Pulled together. A few berets, but not many hats in general. Very little color, as I said before…black, grey, navy, some tan. Saw a lot of black and white outfits in store windows. Almost exclusively round glass frames, mostly plastic or tortoiseshell. Hair and makeup undone, to the point of looking like they brushed their hair and teeth, then left the house barefaced. A lot of mid-length hair styles. And they do love and wear their designer bags, but very few looked brand new. Well kept, but not new. A lot of vintage leather bags too. Only 1 Birkin, on a flamboyant man speaking English, obviously from NYC based on the rest of the outfit.

Thanks for the detailed report Your NYC man lol. IMO urban sartorial trends sound similar to Milan and UES NYC for the last twenty years ; a bit as long as DH has worn his pants on the short trim side, but now he’s added slim wool or cord cargos (it’s still a reaction against the 1990s Armani flowing pant). Men wearing tight jeans also sounds very Roman where I saw it paired with dress shoes (not a good look IMO). When I was last in London, years ago, I remembered women as wearing a lot of make up (maybe thats changed since lol). . . I was mainly bare faced. And, some of us never stopped wearing fur (I usually wear vinatge or from family) when its very cold. It’s only my observation that many wear a big scarf (NY to Paris), but a beret is mainly popularized by the stereotypical American in Paris

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Thank you, you are all too too sweet



There's only one chestnut brown (and one black) showing in Europe right now (not sure where you are) and I had it bookmarked although it's not showing on the site the usual way. This brown it It 42 and the code style is ‎659239 XN336 2050. The black will be the same apart from the end (and then 1000). On the brown, the zips are also mixed colours (a design feature not a fault) but less noticeable. The silk scarf on the chestnut is more an archive 'Flora'. I'd get it too but I want the BTH which is around the same money.


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This is such a beautiful brown! I think I might like the lining on your black one a little bit more but it's hard to tell until one actually sees the entire pattern. I'm in the US, and a quick search did not show availability, but maybe my search criteria was not specific enough.
I have it on my wish list to add a few high quality luxe pieces of outerwear once I have reached my ideal weight, which is about 10 pounds less than where I am at currently. Thinking about some classic "forever" pieces.

 

[880]

This is such a beautiful brown! I think I might like the lining on your black one a little bit more but it's hard to tell until one actually sees the entire pattern. I'm in the US, and a quick search did not show availability, but maybe my search criteria was not specific enough.
I have it on my wish list to add a few high quality luxe pieces of outerwear once I have reached my ideal weight, which is about 10 pounds less than where I am at currently. Thinking about some classic "forever" pieces.

This may seem pessimistic, JMO, but I find it best to shop for outerwear when I am a bit heavier than the ideal. But, that’s usually bc I maintain ideal weight for like two minutes, and then spend the rest of the time gazing longingly at whatever piece I bought when I was there

 

[dcooney4]

That leather looks amazing.

Love these 'cloudy' blue-grey bags. I have a Gucci in Aviazione blue and it makes me so happy - even if it is a cloudy day by the sea

Thank you! I have already gave her a spin yesterday. I am really loving this Leather and color.