Ahoy polloi (an island for the masses)

[Mariapia]

It’s me again….
I have just had a look at the German shoes website…..( Kennel and Schmenger)
The price is 100 euros lower than in the unfriendly shop owner‘s boutique ….
I downloaded that pic…..

 

[Tomsmom]

Ladies, today I took a few miles walk to a nearby small city.
I had a look at numerous shop windows which all sold the same clothes, the same shoes and the same cheap plastic bags.
But there were two boutiques I got into that had lovely clothes and bags.
Expensive … of course.
Here is a pic of a lovely Etro handbag….that attracted my attention….

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Beautiful bag, it sounds like you had a nice walk anyway.

 

[Tomsmom]

It’s me again….
I have just had a look at the German shoes website…..( Kennel and Schmenger)
The price is 100 euros lower than in the unfriendly shop owner‘s boutique ….
I downloaded that pic…..View attachment 5637011

Stupid unfriendly shop owner, those shoes look comfy. I love finding things you don’t see often.

 

[Mariapia]

Beautiful bag, it sounds like you had a nice walk anyway.

The bag was incredibly beautiful., Tomsmom. Around 2,000 euros, unfortunately….

Stupid unfriendly shop owner, those shoes look comfy. I love finding things you don’t see often.

I didn’t try them on but the leather was terrific and they were very light weight.
I had never heard of the brand.

 

[Fimpagebag]

Ladies, today I took a few miles walk to a nearby small city.
I had a look at numerous shop windows which all sold the same clothes, the same shoes and the same cheap plastic bags.
But there were two boutiques I got into that had lovely clothes and bags.
Expensive … of course.
Here is a pic of a lovely Etro handbag….that attracted my attention….

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Oooh I can see why this bag caught your eye, Mariapia.

But once again your legendary restraint saved the day.

 

[Tomsmom]

Just wanted to share my latest thrift find, vintage Coach in great shape, no corner damage, or rubbing of leather. However I decided to dunk her in the sink as a way of starting new and the cigarette smell that came off her was unreal! The water barely touched her, crazy!

Here she is drying, I removed the strap to wash it as well

 

[Mariapia]

Just wanted to share my latest thrift find, vintage Coach in great shape, no corner damage, or rubbing of leather. However I decided to dunk her in the sink as a way of starting new and the cigarette smell that came off her was unreal! The water barely touched her, crazy!

Here she is drying, I removed the strap to wash it as well

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What a great find, Tomsmom.
Had I been at the thrift store, I would have bought it right away too..

 

[Ludmilla]

I hear what you’re saying, Ludmilla. After 20 years at my former job I didn’t even get a card.

Ouch. This is unkind.

Oh dear! I know a few feminists who would be very angry with me if they knew about the contents of my message.
« Shame on you,Mariapia, you should be aware that a boss isn’t necessarily a « he » Where have you been in the last twenty years, on Planet Mars? »
I should go and hide under a stone, Ludmilla…..

Lol. Don‘t worry. At least you made me laugh about the situation.

Ladies, today I took a few miles walk to a nearby small city.
I had a look at numerous shop windows which all sold the same clothes, the same shoes and the same cheap plastic bags.
But there were two boutiques I got into that had lovely clothes and bags.
Expensive … of course.
Here is a pic of a lovely Etro handbag….that attracted my attention….

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Lovely bag! But 2000€ is quite oof.

It’s me again….
I have just had a look at the German shoes website…..( Kennel and Schmenger)
The price is 100 euros lower than in the unfriendly shop owner‘s boutique ….
I downloaded that pic…..View attachment 5637011

Never heard of that brand. But, I am not very much into shoes.

Just wanted to share my latest thrift find, vintage Coach in great shape, no corner damage, or rubbing of leather. However I decided to dunk her in the sink as a way of starting new and the cigarette smell that came off her was unreal! The water barely touched her, crazy!

Here she is drying, I removed the strap to wash it as well

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Love your thrift find and hope the smell vanishes, soon!

 

[nyeredzi]

I wonder how much time I’ve spent at the playground

 

[Fimpagebag]

Just wanted to share my latest thrift find, vintage Coach in great shape, no corner damage, or rubbing of leather. However I decided to dunk her in the sink as a way of starting new and the cigarette smell that came off her was unreal! The water barely touched her, crazy!

Here she is drying, I removed the strap to wash it as well

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Another great find, Tomsmom!

Keep us posted on your progress rehabbing your latest Coach.

I wonder how much time I’ve spent at the playground

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Love your Brahmin, nyeredzi!

 

[Fimpagebag]

Happy Monday, intrepid Islanders!

Hazelnut Botkier today.

 

[SEWDimples]

Found some more nice bags in my house. Blue buffalo leather bags smells like yummy leather. It is about 10 years old.



Red signature Coach bag, plus Italian Haircalf Clutch and another Italian tan leather bag that I used a lot. Need to figure out how to remove the color transfer on the back.

 

[Tomsmom]

Todays bag, a Rag and Bone hobo? I’m not sure what type of bag it is, definitely slouch. I bought this impulsively last year and just put her away.

 

[Ludmilla]

Happy Tuesday and lovely bag pics!

 

[SEWDimples]

Todays bag, a Rag and Bone hobo? I’m not sure what type of bag it is, definitely slouch. I bought this impulsively last year and just put her away.

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Nice! Looks like nice pebbled leather and suede. Love Rag and Bone shoes, but do not own any bags.