2023 Resolution: Shopping my Own Bags and SLG Collection

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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.
 
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Someone talk me out of this!
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The ombré is stunning. But it’s hand carry only, which would limit usage.
On it!

Since this is not a ban thread, but a shop your closet thread, let me first ask, what would you use it for? If it can only be used on rare occasions, do you have other similar bags that can also only be used on those same kinds of rare occasions? If so, how many others? Does it bother you to have 'too many' bags, or bags you don't use often? Do you already have an ombre bag? How often do you use hand carry only bags? I actually went back in this thread to remind me your bags. I did see that you don't have many oranges and yellows, since it's not a color you're usually drawn towards. Why not? Because you tend to not like bags in that color in general, or because they don't mesh well with your wardrobe?
 
Finally! It´s done:
please meet my new me-made raffia handbag. I had some leftover raffia yarn, a remnant from the ugly white leather skirt I already used as lining for my Jaguar me-make, some leftover felt table runner and some awful black pork nappa from a cheap leather jacket that wasn´t good for anything... High time for polishing s..t !

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ohmigosh - that's incredible!!
 
Finally! It´s done:
please meet my new me-made raffia handbag. I had some leftover raffia yarn, a remnant from the ugly white leather skirt I already used as lining for my Jaguar me-make, some leftover felt table runner and some awful black pork nappa from a cheap leather jacket that wasn´t good for anything... High time for polishing s..t !

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Wow, you are amazing! It's so beautiful!
 
Finally! It´s done:
please meet my new me-made raffia handbag. I had some leftover raffia yarn, a remnant from the ugly white leather skirt I already used as lining for my Jaguar me-make, some leftover felt table runner and some awful black pork nappa from a cheap leather jacket that wasn´t good for anything... High time for polishing s..t !

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When life gives you an old bedspread... go ahead: make a dress!


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Your work is truly impressive. The bag is beautiful & I never would have guessed the source material for the dress.
 
Finally! It´s done:
please meet my new me-made raffia handbag. I had some leftover raffia yarn, a remnant from the ugly white leather skirt I already used as lining for my Jaguar me-make, some leftover felt table runner and some awful black pork nappa from a cheap leather jacket that wasn´t good for anything... High time for polishing s..t !

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Well look at Ms. Professional Pursemaker over here! With a lining and piping no less! Excellent job.
 
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