2023 Resolution: Shopping my Own Bags and SLG Collection

[Vintage Leather]

A long standing tradition in this thread is to remind ourselves of how wonderful our own collections are by showcasing them. We can see how far we have come, collection wise, and we reminded that we have all (or most of) what we need making it easier to shop our own closets.



• New theme weeks start each Sunday

• Don’t jump ahead but, if you miss a week, please do show your bags “late”.

• Show bags individually or in a group

• You do NOT have to wear the bags that week

• For added fun, show old pictures from previous years to demonstrate how you have curated it over time.

• This is completely voluntary. There is no pressure to post at any time.





So what are the showcases? In the Fall, we group our bags by makers! Feel free to show bags, small leather goods, or however it is easiest to organize!

August 13 - Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta

August 20 - Burberry, Celine

August 27 - Coach, Chanel

September 3 - Chloe, Dior

September 10 - Dooney & Bourke, Fendi

September 17 - Ferragamo, Givenchy

September 24 - Goyard, Gucci

October 1 - Hermes, Kate Spade

October 8 - Loewe, Longchamp

October 15 - Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs

October 22 - Michael Kors, Miu Miu

October 29 - Mulberry, Prada

November 5 - Proenza Schouler, Rebecca Minkoff

November 12 - Saint Laurent, Tods

November 19 - Tory Burch, Valentino

November 26 - Bags by Jewelers: Bulgari, Cartier, Tiffany Co, Van Cleef & Arpels. Alternatively, the pillboxes, compacts and other lovelies made by jewelers that fit in your bag.

December 3 - independent artisans and custom bags.

 

[Bag peace]

I forgot these bags

MJ Venetia with red contrast stitching and Vintage bag I painted

That MJ is a favourite of mine! I quite like the painting (not to be dismissive of your feelings, of course).
That blazer, though. Be still my beating heart!

A Coach bag with my pet!

HI CHARLIE!!! Great pic of the cutie pie, w/e!
I'm not caught up. Are we doing bags and pets? That's got me so excited! I can't wait to see Coco and Jess and all the other tpf fur balls!

 

[papertiger]

That MJ is a favourite of mine! I quite like the painting (not to be dismissive of your feelings, of course).
That blazer, though. Be still my beating heart!


HI CHARLIE!!! Great pic of the cutie pie, w/e!
I'm not caught up. Are we doing bags and pets? That's got me so excited! I can't wait to see Coco and Jess and all the other tpf fur balls!

I could kick myself over that Burberry blazer too , I sold it on flee-bay for 'not much'.

It's a good lesson (another ). Don't listen to DH about anything, especially clothes.

Thank you about the bag

 

[dcooney4]

I assume you are asking about Charlie? He's an African sulcata tortoise. He's almost 24 years old. I've had him since he was a baby and about the size of a mini muffin. He lives in the backyard and eats the grass and plants that grow there. He pretty much takes care of himself except that in the winter I provide him with a heated house as he can't handle cold.

Charlie is just the cutest.

 

[Evia]

I had a couple of goes at this, and this is the best one. He’s giving me a what on Earth are you doing look….with my garden party (bag I’m using at the mo)

 

[dcooney4]

The first bag in May....
...found this at a fleamarket today for 3€ and couldn't leave it behind. I used to have a similar one when I was a teenager. It was a hand-me-down from my aunt Hannelore. I loved it and used it as my handbag until my Mum made it disappear one day...
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Making things she did not approve of disappear was my Mum's superpower.

Very pretty! I bought a big basket bag at a makers market yesterday, but mine is more something you take to farmers market or roll some towels and put it in a bathroom.

 

[dcooney4]

I had a couple of goes at this, and this is the best one. He’s giving me a what on Earth are you doing look….with my garden party (bag I’m using at the mo)
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He is adorable!

 

[dcooney4]

There is a reason I never let my animals near my bags. I tried with my basket that has very little leather(also known as a chewy) only one was somewhat cooperative.

 

[dcooney4]

Bribery helped! Though holding a treat and the phone at the same time is not easy .

 

[Evia]

Bribery helped! Though holding a treat and the phone at the same time is not easy .

They’re gorgeous and your little dog looks like a real character!

 

[Bag peace]

He’s giving me a what on Earth are you doing look….with my garden party (bag I’m using at the mo)

It's not even a contest. Pup beats the GP any day of the week. Adorbs!

There is a reason I never let my animals near my bags. I tried with my basket that has very little leather(also known as a chewy) only one was somewhat cooperative.

That's Ryder and the other is the one you adopted quite recently, yes? Sorry my memory is rubbish!
They're SO CUTE!
Edit: Wait, don't you have a cat, too? I'm getting all the tpf furballs mixed up! I'm rather over-excited by this pet & bag combo, in case nobody could tell!

 

[dcooney4]

They’re gorgeous and your little dog looks like a real character!

He is quite the character.

 

[dcooney4]

It's not even a contest. Pup beats the GP any day of the week. Adorbs!

That's Ryder and the other is the one you adopted quite recently, yes? Sorry my memory is rubbish!
They're SO CUTE!
Edit: Wait, don't you have a cat, too? I'm getting all the tpf furballs mixed up! I'm rather over-excited by this pet & bag combo, in case nobody could tell!

That is Ryder. The Labrador is older than Ryder. We have two cats and one of them is the newest adoption.

 

[Bag peace]

That is Ryder. The Labrador is older than Ryder. We have two cats and one of them is the newest adoption.

Oh, that's right! It was a cat you adopted. I got you mixed up with @BowieFan1971 who recently adopted a pup!
So sorry, I try very hard to remember these things as a sign of respect but, unfortunately, my memory is uncooperative!
Both pups are so cute that I barely noticed the bags. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Vintage bag I painted (and forever wish I hadn't LOL)

What a beautiful scarf! It pairs so well with the outfit (and the painted bag).

A Coach bag with my pet!

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This picture is giving me beautiful beach/ocean/summer vibes, love it! Does Charlie like to swim?

I had a couple of goes at this, and this is the best one. He’s giving me a what on Earth are you doing look….with my garden party (bag I’m using at the mo)
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What a sweetie! Can you tell us more about him? Love the color of your Garden Party.

There is a reason I never let my animals near my bags. I tried with my basket that has very little leather(also known as a chewy) only one was somewhat cooperative.

I'd forgotten that leather = chewy to some of our pets. Nice basket bag!

Bribery helped! Though holding a treat and the phone at the same time is not easy .

Ha, ha, treats sure are helpful! Love the expressions on their faces as they wait for their treat. They're adorable!

 

[dcooney4]

Oh, that's right! It was a cat you adopted. I got you mixed up with @BowieFan1971 who recently adopted a pup!
So sorry, I try very hard to remember these things as a sign of respect but, unfortunately, my memory is uncooperative!
Both pups are so cute that I barely noticed the bags. Thanks for sharing.

Lol no worries! I can’t keep everyone in order either. Have a great day!