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]

The bag above is my newest by Go Forth Goods They make their bags to order in the USA. I have a few of their bags. I love the heavenly leather scent they have. The penguin is a new little stuff animal I picked up. I have quite a few independent bags.

 

[dcooney4]

 

[whateve]

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Are these all the same brand? I love the first two and the blue one. How do you like the shape of the blue one in terms of ease of use?

 

[dcooney4]

Are these all the same brand? I love the first two and the blue one. How do you like the shape of the blue one in terms of ease of use?

The first two and the blue one are a different brand called Oliveve. The blue is smaller but it is very unique. It works best when not over filled but it can easily hold everything I carry. It zips closed and has a removable long strap too.

 

[dcooney4]

Here is the opening. The first day I had it I was a bit frustrated with it. by the second day I got used to it and it works fine. I adore the color and it is not to heavy but is still a beautiful sturdy piece.

 

[DME]

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Love! Is that a Jellycat penguin ornament???

 

[whateve]

Here is the opening. The first day I had it I was a bit frustrated with it. by the second day I got used to it and it works fine. I adore the color and it is not to heavy but is still a beautiful sturdy piece.

It looks like it could be tight. The shape is beautiful and unique!

 

[dcooney4]

Love! Is that a Jellycat penguin ornament???

Yes! I couldn't decide if I was adding it to a gift of a penguin book I bought or keeping it.

 

[dcooney4]

It looks like it could be tight. The shape is beautiful and unique!

I don't carry much so for me it is fine. I carry glasses, wallet, two vera bradley pouches, phone and a mask. I could still fit gloves in it without any bulk showing. My only thing is I don't have much that coordinates with the color.

 

[Cookiefiend]

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oh goodness that penguin is so cute!

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wow - the first bag is very pretty (they all of of course but that color is great!), and the color of the blue is gorgeous and a fun shape!

 

[Cookiefiend]

I have two bags by independent artisans - they are by Howl & Hide.

Mini Keystone

Parkway Saddlebag

 

[cowgirlsboots]

This is so adorable.

Thank you!
The leather came from a vintage handbag DH bought for me at a fleamarket. It was the inner pocket which I had to remove to clean the very dirty inside of the bag. As usual I kept the little piece "for further reference."

Here´s another little "shopping bag" charm I made trying to picture a crumpled plastic bag.

 

[dcooney4]

oh goodness that penguin is so cute!

wow - the first bag is very pretty (they all of of course but that color is great!), and the color of the blue is gorgeous and a fun shape!

Thank you! I had quite a bit of fun with bags this year. The one with the penguin is Go Forth Goods Merlot. The other one that is The Oliveve Ellis bag hobo in mushroom. The Oliveve bags I buy from a small shop that special orders colors from them. Their website doesn't offer as much as they really have.

 

[dcooney4]

I have two bags by independent artisans - they are by Howl & Hide.

Mini Keystone
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Parkway Saddlebag
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These are gorgeous! Just my cup of tea.

 

[dcooney4]

Thank you!
The leather came from a vintage handbag DH bought for me at a fleamarket. It was the inner pocket which I had to remove to clean the very dirty inside of the bag. As usual I kept the little piece "for further reference."

Here´s another little "shopping bag" charm I made trying to picture a crumpled plastic bag.

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It is so fun. If you have the energy, you should do a whole series of mini bags.