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.

 

[dcooney4]

OMG, I love all the pets and bags pics. So cute.

I don’t have a pet, but I once went on a falcon lesson and forgot to take off my tpm. Another girl was wearing a dior book tote which I thought was more unusual, so I didn’t feel too out of place

also, not my dog, but I admired her aplomb with the scarf (I had the original owners permisson to take this pic)

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What fun! I love owls!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

OMG, I love all the pets and bags pics. So cute.

I don’t have a pet, but I once went on a falcon lesson and forgot to take off my tpm. Another girl was wearing a dior book tote which I thought was more unusual, so I didn’t feel too out of place

also, not my dog, but I admired her aplomb with the scarf (I had the original owners permisson to take this pic)

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Wow, what an awesome experience this must have been. Great pics!
Also, love how the dog is posing with the scarf!

 

[880]

Thank you @dcooney4 and @Purses & Perfumes

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Inspired by all the talk about pets, I dug out my old copy of Cat Stories by James Herriot, and settled down with a cup of tea. So many heartwarming tales in this lovely little book, which is a very easy read, but perhaps my favorite story might be the one of Oscar the cat who loved gatherings and get-togethers. Beautifully written, and brought a lump to my throat. I only have my cup of tea here, but I am raising a toast to all the wonderful veterinary doctors like James Herriot, who help heal and nurse our precious, furry friends back to good health.
If I was going to a get-together like Oscar, I would probably carry a smaller bag like my wallet on chain, so I pictured it here.

 

[baghabitz34]

My pic with a ‘pet’

 

[baghabitz34]

Please don´t scrutinize it too much... DH already did (without telling me what exactly does not match his standards) taking all the joy out of the project for me.
There´s a box inside the bag for better visibility. The rectangular blue shape is the separate pouch. It´s just a simple plain pouch with a nice zip and a matching cotton lining.

The lettering is actually straight, but when the bag moves it moves too...
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You did a fantastic job! I like that you included a pouch too.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

You did a fantastic job! I like that you included a pouch too.

Thank you

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Inspired by all the talk about pets, I dug out my old copy of Cat Stories by James Herriot, and settled down with a cup of tea. So many heartwarming tales in this lovely little book, which is a very easy read, but perhaps my favorite story might be the one of Oscar the cat who loved gatherings and get-togethers. Beautifully written, and brought a lump to my throat. I only have my cup of tea here, but I am raising a toast to all the wonderful veterinary doctors like James Herriot, who help heal and nurse our precious, furry friends back to good health.
If I was going to a get-together like Oscar, I would probably carry a smaller bag like my wallet on chain, so I pictured it here.
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That´s a very poetic photo!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I love it! The color is so pretty and it has the perfect strap drop.

Thank you! I counted the rows on the official Prada sales photo. The same number of stitches as in the photo resulted in the same measurements mentioned in the description, so I guess the straps should be about the original length too.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Your mice are sweet. Don’t let your Dh get in your head. I try not to let my Dh do that or I would only paint the same kind of thing over and over again. It would ruin my creativity.

Thank you! Your words feel like a warm hug!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

It's really lovely! I just ordered some yarn to make one too.

Thank you! Good luck with your project!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

You did a wonderful job! I know the lettering must have taken forever.

Thank you so much! The lettering took me four hours... I used the time between taking my son to school and fetching him home. I was so nervous to get it halfway right.
As I didn´t have any black raffia I used the random wider raffia strips they had used to tie the yarn strands together, painted them black with fabric paint and cut them to the right width. The amount I got was barely sufficient. There were only tiny bits left when I was done.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

You're too hard on yourself! It looks wonderful!
Your handmade and repaired gifts are priceless. They far outshine anything from a shop!

Thank you very much!
I think my older daughter appreciates that I made an effort instead of buying a random dupe from H&M or Zara. She also said she thinks the quality is so much better than what she saw in the shops.
My older DS appreciated the homemade personal t-shirt blanket for his birthday too. My younger DD on the other hand hates everything handmade/ used/ repaired. It´s shiny and new or cash for her.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

That´s a very poetic photo!

Thank you for the lovely compliment.

 

[880]

Please don´t scrutinize it too much... DH already did (without telling me what exactly does not match his standards) taking all the joy out of the project for me.
There´s a box inside the bag for better visibility. The rectangular blue shape is the separate pouch. It´s just a simple plain pouch with a nice zip and a matching cotton lining.

The lettering is actually straight, but when the bag moves it moves too...
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I returned to this pic to admire. You are a genius. Love this bag

@Purses & Perfumes , your photo takes me back to my imaginary childhood, only much much better lol. it makes me feel cozy inside to look at it. I love this particular WOC too.