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.

 

[JenJBS]

Hi all, just quickly checking back in as I´m finally home. I´m too tired to even try reading through the last 10 pages I obviously missed. Life was kind of unfriendly to us lately. I´m quite numb, but will try my best to return asap and start catching up. Have a good night all!

Welcome home!

 

[stacy_natalie]

Hi all, just quickly checking back in as I´m finally home. I´m too tired to even try reading through the last 10 pages I obviously missed. Life was kind of unfriendly to us lately. I´m quite numb, but will try my best to return asap and start catching up. Have a good night all!

Sorry you're having a rough time. I know so many people going through difficult times right now. I hope they improve soon.... sending good vibes your way!

 

[papertiger]

Hi all, just quickly checking back in as I´m finally home. I´m too tired to even try reading through the last 10 pages I obviously missed. Life was kind of unfriendly to us lately. I´m quite numb, but will try my best to return asap and start catching up. Have a good night all!

That sounds foreboding, I'm sorry

 

[papertiger]

Ever since I discovered Fount I’ve wanted them to do a purple bag. They did! This lovely arrived today.

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That's a most beautiful colour, congratulations

 

[880]

Hi all, just quickly checking back in as I´m finally home. I´m too tired to even try reading through the last 10 pages I obviously missed. Life was kind of unfriendly to us lately. I´m quite numb, but will try my best to return asap and start catching up. Have a good night all!

Oh no, I am so sorry @cowgirlsboots. Please know we think the world of you, and that you are talented, gracious, and simply stunning, inside and out. Hugs

 

[DME]

Hi all, just quickly checking back in as I´m finally home. I´m too tired to even try reading through the last 10 pages I obviously missed. Life was kind of unfriendly to us lately. I´m quite numb, but will try my best to return asap and start catching up. Have a good night all!

Welcome home, but I’m sorry to hear all has not been good. Hugs to you, and we’re here if you need a distraction/some encouragement, or want to share.

 

[dcooney4]

Ever since I discovered Fount I’ve wanted them to do a purple bag. They did! This lovely arrived today.

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The color is stunning!

 

[dcooney4]

Hi all, just quickly checking back in as I´m finally home. I´m too tired to even try reading through the last 10 pages I obviously missed. Life was kind of unfriendly to us lately. I´m quite numb, but will try my best to return asap and start catching up. Have a good night all!

Welcome back! Hope now that you are home everything will be okay.

 

[JenJBS]

That's a most beautiful colour, congratulations

Thank you!

 

[JenJBS]

The color is stunning!

Thank you!

 

[More bags]

@cowgirlsboots sending hugs and good wishes your way. We’re here for you.

@JenJBS congratulations on your new purple bag!

 

[JenJBS]

@JenJBS congratulations on your new purple bag!

Thank you!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Welcome home!

Sorry you're having a rough time. I know so many people going through difficult times right now. I hope they improve soon.... sending good vibes your way!

That sounds foreboding, I'm sorry

Oh no, I am so sorry @cowgirlsboots. Please know we think the world of you, and that you are talented, gracious, and simply stunning, inside and out. Hugs

Welcome home, but I’m sorry to hear all has not been good. Hugs to you, and we’re here if you need a distraction/some encouragement, or want to share.

Welcome back! Hope now that you are home everything will be okay.

@cowgirlsboots sending hugs and good wishes your way. We’re here for you.

Thank you all for the kind words! They feel like a huge hug and are very nice to experience.
I´m slowly resurfacing.

Spoiler: here´s what happened

Paris didn´t fulfil most of my expectations, but it was still ok. After our week there we had planned to spend another week with my grown up children and enjoy "civilization" in the Düsseldorf area.
The very day we arrived my ex-husband totally unexpectedly died at 58. My children were devastated. Everything changed within a second.
I was shell shocked too and so sad, mainly for my children. Poor DS didn´t know what to feel. He never had much to do with my ex, but his siblings´sadness and helplessness made him very sad and uncomfortable.

DH fled the scene after a day. We were all camping in my parents´house together (my eldest DD lives in the downstairs with her boy-friend and had her brother on the couch, my youngest daughter got the couch in the small upstairs flat I still have in the house) and he felt suffocated.
I stayed until after the funeral, trying to be helpful by doing the hands on stuff like cleaning and sorting and by simpy being present.

Everything will change for my children now. Two of them were still living with their dad. They are now back in the house and fighting the ghosts while the eldest is deep into paperwork and trying to teach her brother and younger sister how living on their own will work.

 

[880]

Thank you all for the kind words! They feel like a huge hug and are very nice to experience.
I´m slowly resurfacing.

Spoiler: here´s what happened

Paris didn´t fulfil most of my expectations, but it was still ok. After our week there we had planned to spend another week with my grown up children and enjoy "civilization" in the Düsseldorf area.
The very day we arrived my ex-husband totally unexpectedly died at 58. My children were devastated. Everything changed within a second.
I was shell shocked too and so sad, mainly for my children. Poor DS didn´t know what to feel. He never had much to do with my ex, but his siblings´sadness and helplessness made him very sad and uncomfortable.

DH fled the scene after a day. We were all camping in my parents´house together (my eldest DD lives in the downstairs with her boy-friend and had her brother on the couch, my youngest daughter got the couch in the small upstairs flat I still have in the house) and he felt suffocated.
I stayed until after the funeral, trying to be helpful by doing the hands on stuff like cleaning and sorting and by simpy being present.

Everything will change for my children now. Two of them were still living with their dad. They are now back in the house and fighting the ghosts while the eldest is deep into paperwork and trying to teach her brother and younger sister how living on their own will work.

What an unexpected tragedy. I am so sorry for your loss and for that of your children. I am glad that you were there for them. Hugs

 

[JenJBS]

Thank you all for the kind words! They feel like a huge hug and are very nice to experience.
I´m slowly resurfacing.

Spoiler: here´s what happened

Paris didn´t fulfil most of my expectations, but it was still ok. After our week there we had planned to spend another week with my grown up children and enjoy "civilization" in the Düsseldorf area.
The very day we arrived my ex-husband totally unexpectedly died at 58. My children were devastated. Everything changed within a second.
I was shell shocked too and so sad, mainly for my children. Poor DS didn´t know what to feel. He never had much to do with my ex, but his siblings´sadness and helplessness made him very sad and uncomfortable.

DH fled the scene after a day. We were all camping in my parents´house together (my eldest DD lives in the downstairs with her boy-friend and had her brother on the couch, my youngest daughter got the couch in the small upstairs flat I still have in the house) and he felt suffocated.
I stayed until after the funeral, trying to be helpful by doing the hands on stuff like cleaning and sorting and by simpy being present.

Everything will change for my children now. Two of them were still living with their dad. They are now back in the house and fighting the ghosts while the eldest is deep into paperwork and trying to teach her brother and younger sister how living on their own will work.

Oh no. I'm so sorry for you, and your children. This is beyond heartbreaking.