Do wet want some new challenges in August?
How about wearing one non-black neutral per week (whatever is a neutral for you)
How about wearing one non-black neutral per week (whatever is a neutral for you)
2025 Resolution: Shopping my own Bag and SLG Collection
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It is very small. The photo below is a stock photo of the same mini Mon Tresors but with the FENDI logo emblazoned on it.
It’s just not practical. Also, this is a case of the bag being beautiful in professional photography but boring in person.
Inexplicably, this is my mini LE Fendi Mon Tresors in embellished pink that I LOVE!
For some reason they slightly changed the proportions on the later burgundy model so it’s just “off”. And it’s slightly smaller. Overall, it just makes for a less usable, less attractive bag.But owning the pink is why I thought that maybe adding embellishment might make me like the bag. When I held the two side by side I could see the proportions (and even the quality) were off.
Hmmmmmm… now as I talk about this, I’m wondering if I unknowingly purchased a fake.
That could explain the difference as Mr. Sparkle bought the pink one new in the Fendi boutique. Now I need to get the burgundy authenticated. What a hassle for a bag I don’t want. I may just donate it. Ugh!
@Bag peace , thanks for the tag. I am thrilled with the one bespoke bag I have, but I’m not particularly patient, and don’t really enjoy (I feel the pressure) of so many choices). And, while I love my mini Loewe, I’m not as fond of the new edge. So, my bag purchases are pretty stable for now. . . I would like to be sure that I rotate and use all my bags this yearIsn't it funny how sometimes you just feel connected to a place? Like your soul craves it and you only feel like yourself when you're there.
I think you're very lucky that you got to live in your "happy place" during your lifetime! Many people dream but never get the chance to experience it.
@880 I forgot to tag you earlier, but I'm curious about your bag closet for the upcoming year. You always go with the flow rather than plan specific purchases but, I wondered if you're feeling the itch for something bespoke again? Do you get much use out of your gorgeous Duret? Or do you think you'd add another Loewe? I've been seeing a lot of the puzzle and it looks so cool when it's all slouchy!
You look amazing. Re a shawl, you could do a beige/blush or go darker like ebene.
@More bags , I enjoyed reading about your mindful thought process.
Agree re bras 
and I love hearing about your new found interest in hoop earrings @cecchetti , I’m so sorry to hear about your sister, but it sounds like your parents and your niece appreciate all of your efforts; your time; and your generosity
We are recently back from a Caribbean cruise. DH told me to pick out some Christmas gifts while we were away, so I asked to stop into a jewelry shop in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that I like. Continuing on my mission to upgrade my jewelry, I picked out the below bracelets. The top is from Fope, an Italian brand; it’s from their Eka collection, yellow gold with a white gold rondel. The beauty is no clasps. Instead the bracelet has a spring system and you just roll it on and off. The bottom is a white gold and diamond flexibangle. They both go well with existing stacks I have. Got them at the start of the trip and wore them a ton throughout!
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They are gorgeous- congratulations on your new beauties!
Fashionphile is doing their usually craziness. I requested a quote on a Dior tote I wanted to consign. They offered a $300 buy out. Ann’s Fabulous Finds will consign it and gave me a range of $800-$1000 for my proceeds. How does Fashionphile get anyone to send them their bags when they offer so little!
Ann’s also gave me a quote on the Chanel flap I want to sell. I’d lose about a third of what I paid for it so I’m going to keep it on sale for a little while longer.
In any case three of my 10 bags-to-be-exited are going out today: one is a sold, one to be refreshed (my Bvlgari bucket) and one to be consigned (Dior Tote). Yay!
Seven to go!
Ann’s also gave me a quote on the Chanel flap I want to sell. I’d lose about a third of what I paid for it so I’m going to keep it on sale for a little while longer.
In any case three of my 10 bags-to-be-exited are going out today: one is a sold, one to be refreshed (my Bvlgari bucket) and one to be consigned (Dior Tote). Yay!
Seven to go!Excellent progress!Fashionphile is doing their usually craziness. I requested a quote on a Dior tote I wanted to consign. They offered a $300 buy out. Ann’s Fabulous Finds will consign it and gave me a range of $800-$1000 for my proceeds. How does Fashionphile get anyone to send them their bags when they offer so little!
Ann’s also gave me a quote on the Chanel flap I want to sell. I’d lose about a third of what I paid for it so I’m going to keep it on sale for a little while longer.
In any case three of my 10 bags-to-be-exited are going out today: one is a sold, one to be refreshed (my Bvlgari bucket) and one to be consigned (Dior Tote). Yay!
I'm sorry your family has to go through this. My MIL was in a similar situation. Her daughter (my husband's sister) was constantly criticizing her and yelling at her. She was 95 and sometimes forgot things. Her daughter lived with her - we lived 500 miles away. My husband's sister used to be pleasant but after she moved in with her mother, she was nasty to us. We haven't had any contact with her since my MIL died.
I love them! Extra bonus is having no clasps. There are so many bracelets I pass up because the clasps are too hard to do by myself. I even got one of those things that is supposed to hold it to make it easier and still can't do some of them.
I hear you! I swear I can’t see anymore. So putting on bracelets has been difficult as of late. I really like not having to deal with a clasp. And that reminds me I need to get my eyes checked…
I had my eyes checked a few weeks ago and now I have an appointment with a specialist. Apparently there is something wrong but they aren't telling me if it is serious. I can't get in until the end of the month. So that makes me nervous.