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.

 

[papertiger]

I lied! I do have a couple of bags made by Mappin & Webb

On the right of the pic, under feather hat



and the dark brown lizard day-clutch (convertible to a shoulder bag). The hardware in MW for the brand

 

[dcooney4]

I used to have one of those! It was a Samsonite and I think they were called train cases? For travel these days, it depends on whether we’re checking bags. If we are, then I used a zippered black nylon case I bought at Sephora ages ago. Everything goes in plastic bags before going in the case and then I put the case in a jumbo plastic bag. I’m always concerned about leakage, both from bag handling (they aren’t kind) and changes in air pressure. If we’re carrying in, then I just use a plastic bag and really pare down my toiletries to make sure I’m following TSA rules. We have PreCheck, so it’s rare I have to take them out of my bag, but at least I’m compliant if they do a check. So more utilitarian than pretty for me, too, at least for toiletries.

I am like you. I pair down to as small as possible. I use a lug cheap small soft train case in my suitcase to protect the items in the plastic bag from squeezing out and damaging clothing.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I used to have one of those! It was a Samsonite and I think they were called train cases? For travel these days, it depends on whether we’re checking bags. If we are, then I used a zippered black nylon case I bought at Sephora ages ago. Everything goes in plastic bags before going in the case and then I put the case in a jumbo plastic bag. I’m always concerned about leakage, both from bag handling (they aren’t kind) and changes in air pressure. If we’re carrying in, then I just use a plastic bag and really pare down my toiletries to make sure I’m following TSA rules. We have PreCheck, so it’s rare I have to take them out of my bag, but at least I’m compliant if they do a check. So more utilitarian than pretty for me, too, at least for toiletries.

Pure nostalgia: the good old huge and heavy "beauty case" (as it was called here)! I had one since my teens and used it until the airlines changed all the luggage regulations. It was burgundy faux leather with gold hardware, big and generally stuffed to the brim with everything but the kitchen sink. Full sized bottles of every kind of cosmetic of course!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

a good note I did find my Cartier rings I mislaid so I am thankful

That´s great! Well done!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Nothing made by any respectable jeweller in this house... sorry!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Scratching my bag itch while avoiding the flood of sales advertisements in my inbox:

Please meet "curb couch".

I bought a batch of leather at a fleamarket a while ago. Curb couch at its best sprinkled with wall paint and stained with blue glitter. The price was great and I simply had to grab the challenge.



Here´s the finished product:



Yes, there a a few wrinkles I am not happy about and not all stitches are perfect...

But there´s a bag charm:



And both bags are leather lined. The big one has a bag organizer. I hate making them, but the fit is perfect.

 

[880]

Scratching my bag itch while avoiding the flood of sales advertisements in my inbox:

Please meet "curb couch".

I bought a batch of leather at a fleamarket a while ago. Curb couch at its best sprinkled with wall paint and stained with blue glitter. The price was great and I simply had to grab the challenge.

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Here´s the finished product:

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Yes, there a a few wrinkles I am not happy about and not all stitches are perfect...

But there´s a bag charm:

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And both bags are leather lined. The big one has a bag organizer. I hate making them, but the fit is perfect.

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This is amazing. You are so talented LOVE

 

[Cookiefiend]

Scratching my bag itch while avoiding the flood of sales advertisements in my inbox:

Please meet "curb couch".

I bought a batch of leather at a fleamarket a while ago. Curb couch at its best sprinkled with wall paint and stained with blue glitter. The price was great and I simply had to grab the challenge.

View attachment 5901415

Here´s the finished product:

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Yes, there a a few wrinkles I am not happy about and not all stitches are perfect...

But there´s a bag charm:

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And both bags are leather lined. The big one has a bag organizer. I hate making them, but the fit is perfect.

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zomg - that is outstanding!!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Just popping in to say hi! Sorry, I have so much to catch-up on.

Spoiler: Update on DH

DH will have chemo but not abroad, then major surgery after - and then more rounds of chemo. SIL is coming over next week to help. All in this course of treatment will be exactly 8 months. Strangely (or maybe not strange) DH was understandably in-shock and depressed when first diagnosed then undergoing so many tests in the UK and abroad (it's quite a rare cancer). He's fairly young and super-fit so there is some hope. There will be no Scotland for Christmas/Hogmanay this year, no family/neighbourly gatherings so we're having a big party before the chemo starts next week

I've been using my bags, shopping from my closet for work beyond the usual H work bags, including Gucci Aphrodite, Gucci Punch, H shoppers, YSL Marjorelle and 3 BVs. No major outgoing items but plenty to sort through.

I've fished-out my Bracher Emden clutch for DH's party (see above) as it's suitably Y2K-ish. A neighbour/friend and her two children are getting Baptised - no idea what is suitable (let me know if you know - I've been to baby christenings at CoE church and catholic confirmations, but never adult baptisms).

I've paused searching for the BV lizard Knot I was after, shopping's kind of taken a back seat. I will get one one day.

Sending you and DH hugs and all my faith that all will be well. ,

 

[Cookiefiend]

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I just love that green bucket bag!!

 

[Cookiefiend]

I also missed Tory Burch week!
Tory Burch McGraw

 

[dcooney4]

Scratching my bag itch while avoiding the flood of sales advertisements in my inbox:

Please meet "curb couch".

I bought a batch of leather at a fleamarket a while ago. Curb couch at its best sprinkled with wall paint and stained with blue glitter. The price was great and I simply had to grab the challenge.

View attachment 5901415

Here´s the finished product:

View attachment 5901416

Yes, there a a few wrinkles I am not happy about and not all stitches are perfect...

But there´s a bag charm:

View attachment 5901424

And both bags are leather lined. The big one has a bag organizer. I hate making them, but the fit is perfect.

View attachment 5901425View attachment 5901426

You are so talented!

 

[dcooney4]

I also missed Tory Burch week!
Tory Burch McGraw
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I love this one.

 

[Cookiefiend]

I love this one.

Thank you!
I stopped in my tracks when I saw it - I knew I had to have it!

 

[papertiger]

Your cases sound wonderful! I am now tempted to go looking for a vintage one. I actually think my mom's case (which was orange, but can't remember if it was leather) might still be in my brother's house. Will have to look for it the next time I visit.

ETA: I love the Guirlande de Cartier bags! They had them in red and a lovely deep green too. Sadly, I think they might be discontinued.

Yes, discontinued. Cartier's current selection of bags don't interest me atm, I wish I could say the same for their jewellery