Dawn's small but well-loved collection

[Miss_Dawn]

Thank you @BigCherry
Will PM you xx

 

[tealocean]

Happy Saturday sweeties

What handbag shall I carry today?!

I'm going to a wedding tomorrow and I don't think I have any handbag to wear!! I have a lovely new dress though that Mr Dawn bought me for a recent anniversary. It's pale blue and pink chiffon and makes me feel like a princess (I have the mental age of a 5-year old clearly)

Your dress sounds dreamy! Does it have puffed sleeves?

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Your dress sounds dreamy! Does it have puffed sleeves?

Hahaha

 

[tealocean]

Okay so I don't have a silver superbrand bag so I'm choosing between these two at the moment. There's a pearl no-name clutch that an aunt gave me, and a Karen Millen silver pouch. Hmmmm.
Neither of them will, however, fit a hammer

I like the pearl one for a wedding with your pretty dress!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

I bought a bag

I have been thinking of this one for a while but I didn't like the Burberry check on its panels. So when I saw an all leather version with chain detail in grey (which matches my nails this week, and is a gap in my colour wardrobe), I went for it. I haven't unpacked it yet so here is an online photo. Burberry Medium Banner in Thistle Grey.

She's more utilitarian than beautiful, I think. I bought her because I wanted a bag I could travel with for business and fit a laptop. She looks very professional.

I feel like this is also the kind of bag that a Director should carry. Much as I love my vivid turquoise Prada and my Pinky Pie YSL, this is much more sober and grown up.

I had such a lovely chat with the CEO of my company this week. She said that since my promotion it's like I've spread my wings and occupied the space around me, filling it with such positivity. What a lovely image. She says I'm working too hard and have to be careful to not burn out, which is really sweet. I felt very supported.

 

[Iamminda]

I bought a bag

I have been thinking of this one for a while but I didn't like the Burberry check on its panels. So when I saw an all leather version with chain detail in grey (which matches my nails this week, and is a gap in my colour wardrobe), I went for it. I haven't unpacked it yet so here is an online photo. Burberry Medium Banner in Thistle Grey.

She's more utilitarian than beautiful, I think. I bought her because I wanted a bag I could travel with for business and fit a laptop. She looks very professional.

I feel like this is also the kind of bag that a Director should carry. Much as I love my vivid turquoise Prada and my Pinky Pie YSL, this is much more sober and grown up.

I had such a lovely chat with the CEO of my company this week. She said that since my promotion it's like I've spread my wings and occupied the space around me, filling it with such positivity. What a lovely image. She says I'm working too hard and have to be careful to not burn out, which is really sweet. I felt very supported.

What a beautiful bag Miss Dawn. I love it. It is so hard to find the right grey bag — and this is just the perfect shade. It is indeed very elegant and professional—perfect for a Director (and a Managing Director and a CEO, I am just thinking ahead for you for the next few years ). I am so pleased to hear about the lovely chat you had with your Director (not at all surprised at your incredible progress/achievement). I am also hoping you don’t work too too hard and burn out — I am sure you know how to achieve balance with the support/love of Mr Dawn, your family and friends. Yes, spread your wings and fly — but please stop, come back down and smell the pretty roses every now and then dear Miss Dawn . Looking forward to more pictures of this grey beauty.

 

[tealocean]

I bought a bag

I have been thinking of this one for a while but I didn't like the Burberry check on its panels. So when I saw an all leather version with chain detail in grey (which matches my nails this week, and is a gap in my colour wardrobe), I went for it. I haven't unpacked it yet so here is an online photo. Burberry Medium Banner in Thistle Grey.

She's more utilitarian than beautiful, I think. I bought her because I wanted a bag I could travel with for business and fit a laptop. She looks very professional.

I feel like this is also the kind of bag that a Director should carry. Much as I love my vivid turquoise Prada and my Pinky Pie YSL, this is much more sober and grown up.

I had such a lovely chat with the CEO of my company this week. She said that since my promotion it's like I've spread my wings and occupied the space around me, filling it with such positivity. What a lovely image. She says I'm working too hard and have to be careful to not burn out, which is really sweet. I felt very supported.

I find the shape of the bag so lovely!

It is wonderful your CEO is so supportive and encouraging! Congratulations on the much deserved rewards now and ahead!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

What a beautiful bag Miss Dawn. I love it. It is so hard to find the right grey bag — and this is just the perfect shade. It is indeed very elegant and professional—perfect for a Director (and a Managing Director and a CEO, I am just thinking ahead for you for the next few years ). I am so pleased to hear about the lovely chat you had with your Director (not at all surprised at your incredible progress/achievement). I am also hoping you don’t work too too hard and burn out — I am sure you know how to achieve balance with the support/love of Mr Dawn, your family and friends. Yes, spread your wings and fly — but please stop, come back down and smell the pretty roses every now and then dear Miss Dawn . Looking forward to more pictures of this grey beauty.

Thank you very much for this sweet message @Iamminda
I'm also touched in your faith in me
I carried Thistle Grey today and she is a complete workhorse. She was carrying several A5 documents and 1 A4 report. I'm really going to use her!

I find the shape of the bag so lovely!

It is wonderful your CEO is so supportive and encouraging! Congratulations on the much deserved rewards now and ahead!

Thank you very much @tealocean

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Picture of my new banner bag is attached.

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Plus, I came home and found Mr Dawn had been to Bond Street for business and had stumbled across an Aspinal sale. He decided I clearly needed another tote bag to carry documents around and bought me this oxblood/burgundy one with a bunch of matching SLGs.

How many pochettes in oxblood does one girl need?! He decided that since I'm matchy matchy and everything was 50-75% off, he was just going to buy the lot.

I can throw away my old document tote carrier now which is very much the worse for wear after 2 years of use!

 

[Iamminda]

Hi Miss Dawn. So happy to hear that you are already using your new Burberry — it is quite pretty and professional looking at the same time. That Mr Dawn is just too sweet —surprising you with such a beautiful tote and matching SLGs. I am so impressed (he constantly impresses me with his sweet and thoughtful gestures). He clearly is very in tune with your handbag/tote needs. What a wonderful husband. Congrats are in order two days in a row now . Yeah for new goodies.

 

[tealocean]

Plus, I came home and found Mr Dawn had been to Bond Street for business and had stumbled across an Aspinal sale. He decided I clearly needed another tote bag to carry documents around and bought me this oxblood/burgundy one with a bunch of matching SLGs.

How many pochettes in oxblood does one girl need?! He decided that since I'm matchy matchy and everything was 50-75% off, he was just going to buy the lot.

I can throw away my old document tote carrier now which is very much the worse for wear after 2 years of use!

Beautiful! How sweet of your husband! This is amazing! I like all the matching accessories, and the color is very elegant and professional. So perfect.

 

[frick&frack]

I bought a bag

I have been thinking of this one for a while but I didn't like the Burberry check on its panels. So when I saw an all leather version with chain detail in grey (which matches my nails this week, and is a gap in my colour wardrobe), I went for it. I haven't unpacked it yet so here is an online photo. Burberry Medium Banner in Thistle Grey.

She's more utilitarian than beautiful, I think. I bought her because I wanted a bag I could travel with for business and fit a laptop. She looks very professional.

I feel like this is also the kind of bag that a Director should carry. Much as I love my vivid turquoise Prada and my Pinky Pie YSL, this is much more sober and grown up.

I had such a lovely chat with the CEO of my company this week. She said that since my promotion it's like I've spread my wings and occupied the space around me, filling it with such positivity. What a lovely image. She says I'm working too hard and have to be careful to not burn out, which is really sweet. I felt very supported.

^congratulations on your well deserved promotion! The new bag is lovely, & I think it’s very good that you treated yourself. Sounds like you’re at the right company with a supportive CEO like that.

Plus, I came home and found Mr Dawn had been to Bond Street for business and had stumbled across an Aspinal sale. He decided I clearly needed another tote bag to carry documents around and bought me this oxblood/burgundy one with a bunch of matching SLGs.

How many pochettes in oxblood does one girl need?! He decided that since I'm matchy matchy and everything was 50-75% off, he was just going to buy the lot.

I can throw away my old document tote carrier now which is very much the worse for wear after 2 years of use!

^Mr. Dawn is very sweet! I love oxblood, so I think there’s no such thing as too much of it. [emoji6]

 

[More bags]

It's been a long week and I'm absolutely exhausted. I need to do some more work this weekend but we took a break today. Mr Dawn says I'm working too hard so as a fun little treat he bought me "procrastination pens" with funny slogans:
- But First...A Nap
- Deadline, shmeadline
- Later, I promise
- Tomorrow is practically today...

I'm very strait laced, I wear high heels, I am driven and efficient, I carry montblanc pens and leather agendas in the office... It seems hilarious that I'd carry a pen into a serious client meeting with a slogan "deadline shmeadline". I love the idea

Also a golden Leuchtturm 1917 notebook. I thought it would fit into my A5 agenda at work (much more me )

Sorry my friends, I'm off topic as usual but I know some of my stationery friends (@vanilla_addict @tealocean @More bags @BigCherry) will enjoy and the rest of you will indulge me

I love those pens- so funny! Twins on the gold Leuchtturm 1917 notebook. I am using a dotted gold Leuchtturm right now.

To bring my thread back to bags, I've made a series of collages. One SLG collage and a series of (mostly) superbrand bags by colour theme. I've added one "theme" picture to each collage as well.

In order:
- some of my SLG family

- snow white family with a dahlia from my father's garden

- neutrals family with peach roses from my rock & rose garden

- pinks/red family with an oriental lily from my garden

- blues family with some of my favourite beach pictures that I have taken around the world (Venice Beach LA, a private pink beach in Bermuda, Antibes in the Riviera and one from Coromandel in New Zealand)

- blacks family with a souvenir from a Chanel perfume exhibition this summer

This was fun, and I'm sure I'll come back to gaze at my beloved collection when I'm having tough days! I hope you enjoy

I love your colour collages. I do colour grouping pics, too - so helpful to appreciate what I have.

I bought a bag

I have been thinking of this one for a while but I didn't like the Burberry check on its panels. So when I saw an all leather version with chain detail in grey (which matches my nails this week, and is a gap in my colour wardrobe), I went for it. I haven't unpacked it yet so here is an online photo. Burberry Medium Banner in Thistle Grey.

She's more utilitarian than beautiful, I think. I bought her because I wanted a bag I could travel with for business and fit a laptop. She looks very professional.

I feel like this is also the kind of bag that a Director should carry. Much as I love my vivid turquoise Prada and my Pinky Pie YSL, this is much more sober and grown up.

I had such a lovely chat with the CEO of my company this week. She said that since my promotion it's like I've spread my wings and occupied the space around me, filling it with such positivity. What a lovely image. She says I'm working too hard and have to be careful to not burn out, which is really sweet. I felt very supported.

Congratulations on your new tote, it’s lovely! Great conversation with your CEO, so encouraging!

Plus, I came home and found Mr Dawn had been to Bond Street for business and had stumbled across an Aspinal sale. He decided I clearly needed another tote bag to carry documents around and bought me this oxblood/burgundy one with a bunch of matching SLGs.

How many pochettes in oxblood does one girl need?! He decided that since I'm matchy matchy and everything was 50-75% off, he was just going to buy the lot.

I can throw away my old document tote carrier now which is very much the worse for wear after 2 years of use!

Great tote - I love the matching SLGs. Burgundy is a great colour. Thumbs up to Mr. Dawn

 

[Tuned83]

Your DH is such a sweet man. It's lovely how much care and attention he puts into trying to make you happy. Kind gestures r so sweet. Enjoy ur new bags & pouches