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.

 

[A bottle of Red]

Thank you everyone! The store opens within the next two weeks. I'm looking forward to creating a healthy, collaborative work environment. I have to say I'm pretty excited.

I bought myself a Coach bag as a reward. It's the Coachtopia Ergo in Mini Checkerboard Upcrafted Leather. I ensured that I purchased the upcrafted leather instead of the bonded stuff. While I'm not thrilled that the lining is Coachtopia leather, I have accepted it. I've been eyeing this piece up for quite sometime. It is supposed to arrive within the next few days. I can't wait.

Congratulations on your new job!

 

[jbags07]

So sorry to hear about your SIL, and sending wishes for recovery and good health. Thank you for the kind words, and yes, self care is very important at all times, but especially when others need care.
Pics of bottles to follow in the next day or so.

This is such a beautiful color! I wonder if painting a free-flowing, delicate motif maybe of leaves or vines and tiny flowers over the color transfer areas will help disguise the color transfer? Definitely not a lost cause, it's lovely!

Thank you for your kind words and wishes. Especially given that you also are experiencing your own family medical issues. Its never easy when family members are ill.

Oohhh i love this idea of painting vines/leaves etc. something that naturally blends. Thank you for this wonderful suggestion

Lauren Hutton looks amazing circa 2017 - love that pic!
Thanks for your kind words @jbags07! I hope you enjoy the book.

Doesn’t she?! I love that Bottega included her in the anniversary show…you can watch it on youtube….at the end she had trouble making her final walk due to the shoes, and it was unscripted that the lovely Bella zoomed in and grabbed her arm and walked her down

Thank u for the rec, i am sure i will love the book

Found a few of the bottles and decided to take a quick pic with a purse! I have a few more bottles that I will have to find and gather together for another picture.
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Wow beautiful bag, and beautiful perfumes! Your vanity area must look amazing, and so fun to match a perfume each day with outfit/mood/weather etc. thank you for sharing

Thank you everyone! The store opens within the next two weeks. I'm looking forward to creating a healthy, collaborative work environment. I have to say I'm pretty excited.

I bought myself a Coach bag as a reward. It's the Coachtopia Ergo in Mini Checkerboard Upcrafted Leather. I ensured that I purchased the upcrafted leather instead of the bonded stuff. While I'm not thrilled that the lining is Coachtopia leather, I have accepted it. I've been eyeing this piece up for quite sometime. It is supposed to arrive within the next few days. I can't wait.

So exciting! Wishing you all the best in this new chapter
A new bag is a lovely reward, especially one that's been on your wish list. Would love to see a pic!

 

[dcooney4]

I am sending everyone who is not feeling well or caring for someone who is not well, good healing thoughts. I have been dealing with this as well and coming here is my escape. There has been a lot of movement in my bags, because when I am over stressed, I have fun with bags. I tend to buy midrange so as not to mess with my finances. What are ways you cope with stress?

 

[Sunshine mama]

Knots…
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2 Cestas…Medium Nero and small Artic w/butterflies, with a Light Gray Garda
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These are part of BV’s 50th anniversary bags….Hanami basket bags
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2 nodinis and a small shoulder bag in floral embroidered seasonal treatment.
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2 small Gardas, Nero & Empire, with a small Nero Boston bag
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Little Disco crossbodies…in Brique, Light gray, & Denim
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The vintage gold bag needs the lining replaced…the other 2 bags i never use but still love!
Atlantic Osaka, gold crossbody, and medium Monaco in Barolo, Brick, Peony
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I never carry these either but love them both.
Vitello Mosaico Laque Tote and Iridescent green Scarabee Multi Pocket Tote
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I’ve sold 3 of my Loops this year, with these 2 remaining. I never reach for them but the leather is so amazing they are hard to let go of
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Nero convertible bag and Nero expandable tote
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You have an AMAZING collection!!!

 

[Sunshine mama]

@papertiger support to you and your husband

Like papertiger, I've been using my Gucci Aphrodite too, and for the first time as a crossbody. Still deciding how I feel about it crossbody, but at least it doesn't slip off my shoulder this way. I find the thick, somewhat stiff strap, is a bit prone to slipping off the shoulder, though I usually prefer it as a shoulder bag
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It looks amazing on you like this!

 

[880]

I am sending everyone who is not feeling well or caring for someone who is not well, good healing thoughts. I have been dealing with this as well and coming here is my escape. There has been a lot of movement in my bags, because when I am over stressed, I have fun with bags. I tend to buy midrange so as not to mess with my finances. What are ways you cope with stress?

For stress, I turn to TPF and Ice cream. I just splurged and bought an expensive ice cream maker. https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/small-things-that-make-you-happy.1026374/page-672

No need to chill freezer canisters for 48 hours before making a favorite treat. Though after about three decades of making it the old way,I might still keep a canister in the freezer as a back up lol. (Choc sorbet and caramel flavors)

Small things that make you happy!

This fuzzy bag! It's not a premium brand, but the fuzziness makes me soooo happy!!! :girlsigh:

forum.purseblog.com

other recipe links that destress (I use calories to increase endorphins

The Holiday Thread

I am VERY partial to apples, that apple pie sounds to die for. I forgot to take pictures of my cookie boxes, but I come back from the holidays with a little tip: the channel I took the Basque cheesecake recipe from (BTW a complete winner, people asked for 2nds and 3rds. I dubbed it ugly cake...

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I wish I could cope with stress by cleaning or exercising like some of you do, but nope

sending positive vibes and best wishes for you all. Hugs

 

[dcooney4]

For stress, I turn to TPF and Ice cream. I just splurged and bought an expensive ice cream maker. No need to chill freezer canisters for 48 hours before making a favorite treat Though after about three decades of making it the old way,
I might still keep a canister in the freezer as a back up lol.

I wish I could cope with stress by cleaning or exercising like some of you do, but nope

sending positive vibes and best wishes for you all. Hugs

Oh that ice cream maker sounds divine. I too wish I could get in to exercise more. I am just trying to get more steps and paint more. Have you tried getting a set of nice watercolors and some cold press Arches water color paper? It is so calming. The trick is to use really high quality paper and then almost everything looks good.

 

[nyeredzi]

It looks amazing on you like this!

Thank you!

 

[stacy_natalie]

Stress releivers for me.....

• Shopping
• Fancy meal out with wine
• Binging trashy TV shows
• Reading a book at beach or pool

Also wishing everyone dealing with health issues or loved ones with health issues the best.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Wow beautiful bag, and beautiful perfumes! Your vanity area must look amazing, and so fun to match a perfume each day with outfit/mood/weather etc. thank you for sharing

Thank you! Actually my vanity area is fairly functional looking since I store most of my perfumes in a cupboard, away from heat and light, which helps preserve them better. I do however keep out the scents of the week. Currently I am following a rotation system of about one fragrance every 3 days or so, so roughly 2 to 3 perfumes per week. I keep the scents of the week out, but the rest stay inside.

I am sending everyone who is not feeling well or caring for someone who is not well, good healing thoughts. I have been dealing with this as well and coming here is my escape. There has been a lot of movement in my bags, because when I am over stressed, I have fun with bags. I tend to buy midrange so as not to mess with my finances. What are ways you cope with stress?

Like others, coming here and looking at all the pretty things is a stress reliever. Shopping is another, although it brings its own problems, so I am trying to move away from it, not very successfully, I might add. Reading, and organizing/decluttering also helps.

 

[dcooney4]

Today I went through my closet and dropped off a huge bag of clothes at the donation store. Went to the craft store and picked up some supplies to keep me busy and not stressing. Hope you all have a wonderful day. I also ordered a custom bag from Go Forth Goods as they have 30 percent off for another day. Love their bags!

 

[jbags07]

I am sending everyone who is not feeling well or caring for someone who is not well, good healing thoughts. I have been dealing with this as well and coming here is my escape. There has been a lot of movement in my bags, because when I am over stressed, I have fun with bags. I tend to buy midrange so as not to mess with my finances. What are ways you cope with stress?

Thank you for your healing thoughts, sending them back to you too
Its good to have an escape from things, and tpf is a wonderful place for this. And bags, since we are all bag lovers i play with scarves too. When stress shopping, like you, i look at mid-range (vintage scarves) so its ok to play w/o overdoing things.

You have an AMAZING collection!!!

Thank you very much

For stress, I turn to TPF and Ice cream. I just splurged and bought an expensive ice cream maker. https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/small-things-that-make-you-happy.1026374/page-672

No need to chill freezer canisters for 48 hours before making a favorite treat. Though after about three decades of making it the old way,I might still keep a canister in the freezer as a back up lol. (Choc sorbet and caramel flavors)

Small things that make you happy!

This fuzzy bag! It's not a premium brand, but the fuzziness makes me soooo happy!!! :girlsigh:

forum.purseblog.com

other recipe links that destress (I use calories to increase endorphins

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/the-holiday-thread.1047017/

Homemade ice cream! Sounds wonderful Tasty and also a creative outlet….experimenting with new flavor combinations sounds like a lot of fun. I like that you can control the ingredients too, making it ‘healthier’. Off to peruse your links!

• Binging trashy TV shows
• Reading a book at beach or pool

Also wishing everyone dealing with health issues or loved ones with health issues the best.

Same for me, all of them! For shows tho it will be all of the Star Treks lol.

Thank you! Actually my vanity area is fairly functional looking since I store most of my perfumes in a cupboard, away from heat and light, which helps preserve them better. I do however keep out the scents of the week. Currently I am following a rotation system of about one fragrance every 3 days or so, so roughly 2 to 3 perfumes per week. I keep the scents of the week out, but the rest stay inside.

Like others, coming here and looking at all the pretty things is a stress reliever. Shopping is another, although it brings its own problems, so I am trying to move away from it, not very successfully, I might add. Reading, and organizing/decluttering also helps.

Oh yes, that makes sense! Sunlight is the enemy lol. Fun tho to rotate the weeks perfumes and view them daily on your vanity. Or just open the door to your perfume cabinet to loose yourself in the beauty Love that you rotate so u can change things up and enjoy them all.

Today I went through my closet and dropped off a huge bag of clothes at the donation store. Went to the craft store and picked up some supplies to keep me busy and not stressing. Hope you all have a wonderful day. I also ordered a custom bag from Go Forth Goods as they have 30 percent off for another day. Love their bags!

Thats wonderful….donating always feels good, letting go of excess so others can use….and crafts are such great stress relievers too. I wish i could paint as you do, but i do crafty wrapping and packing with stickers and washi tape etc. i wrapped up some gifts for the inlaws (we leave tomro), and its a wonderful stress reliever to tap into our creative side. Hope u have an enjoyable day of painting [/url]

 

[880]

all of the Star Treks lol.

DH and I loved Patrick Stewart as Picard

 

[jbags07]

DH and I loved Patrick Stewart as Picard

Love, love him too, in TNG & in Picard

 

[880]

Today I went through my closet and dropped off a huge bag of clothes at the donation store. Went to the craft store and picked up some supplies to keep me busy and not stressing. Hope you all have a wonderful day. I also ordered a custom bag from Go Forth Goods as they have 30 percent off for another day. Love their bags!

Sounds like a perfect day! Thank you for the suggestion of water color to destress! I will try it. I love the good paper too, for when I used to print make

safe travels @jbags07 ! Hope you and your family enjoy your time together!

@Purses & Perfumes , fingers crossed the family doctors appointments go well.
i know how that can be.

thinking of all of you, and of @papertiger too!

hugs