Dawn's small but well-loved collection

[RuedeNesle]

Ladies, do I need more red bags?

I don't think so but there are so many lovely red bags on the "What's in my handbag thread" (I blame @RuedeNesle and @carterazo primarily) that I'm looking critically at my family collage and thinking I need more red?!

Please talk me out of it!! Not only do I have the pink / reds in post #354 above, but I also have some non superbrands (#11 on page 1)

Please dis-enable me

I'm sorry, I took an oath years ago that I would never talk anyone out of getting a red bag, especially myself! If you're looking critically your family collage and thinking you need more red, then all I can do is agree with you and anxiously wait to see pics of your new red beauties!
I may not be able to talk you out of it, but hopefully I convinced you to feel better about adding more red to your collection!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

It's okay Iamminda. I still like you even though you are not good at pep talks to dissuade me from buying more bags

Where is @BigCherry? She's marginally better at dissuading from bag purchases if she's in an evangelical clearing out mode

I know, pep talk is not my strong suit (especially when it comes to not buying bags). Sorry. (But seriously think about gray, lol).

Hahaha
Thanks RdN - my friends are clearly all equally bad at dissuading pep talks!!

Maybe I'll add some red later in the year. Or grey, which as Iamminda correctly points out is under-represented in my wardrobe

I'm sorry, I took an oath years ago that I would never talk anyone out of getting a red bag, especially myself! If you're looking critically your family collage and thinking you need more red, then all I can do is agree with you and anxiously wait to see pics of your new red beauties!
I may not be able to talk you out of it, but hopefully I convinced you to feel better about adding more red to your collection!

 

[tealocean]

Ladies, do I need more red bags?

I don't think so but there are so many lovely red bags on the "What's in my handbag thread" (I blame @RuedeNesle and @carterazo primarily) that I'm looking critically at my family collage and thinking I need more red?!

Please talk me out of it!! Not only do I have the pink / reds in post #354 above, but I also have some non superbrands (#11 on page 1)

Please dis-enable me

No, because you said you don't think you need more red. You'll know if you feel a gap. I think you have a great variety! I, on the other hand, can't get enough of red. Now you've made me remember that I'm trying not to want a red bag in every shape & size!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

No, because you said you don't think you need more red. You'll know if you feel a gap. I think you have a great variety! I, on the other hand, can't get enough of red. Now you've made me remember that I'm trying not to want a red bag in every shape & size!

That is an excellent dissuading pep talk Thank you sweetie @tealocean

Take note my dear @Iamminda and @RuedeNesle that's how you dis-enable! Not by suggesting grey bags instead

@tealocean I seem to remember your having a gorgeous cerise Coach, so you probably are good for the hot pink / red family as well!

 

[carterazo]

Ladies, do I need more red bags?

I don't think so but there are so many lovely red bags on the "What's in my handbag thread" (I blame @RuedeNesle and @carterazo primarily) that I'm looking critically at my family collage and thinking I need more red?!

Please talk me out of it!! Not only do I have the pink / reds in post #354 above, but I also have some non superbrands (#11 on page 1)

Please dis-enable me

Hmmmm... let me give this a little try. I say little because half the bags in your red collage seem to be in the pink family. No? [emoji56]
So, this red bag you're considering, is it very different in hue, size, and shape than what you already have? If you get it, will you end up using it more than any of the others? Meaning, will it essentially replace one you already have? Is there room for this bag without replacing others? Are you willing to give up, say one of your many black bags to get this new red one?

Things to think about. [emoji12] [emoji256] [emoji257] [emoji258] [emoji259]

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Hmmmm... let me give this a little try. I say little because half the bags in your red collage seem to be in the pink family. No? [emoji56]
So, this red bag you're considering, is it very different in hue, size, and shape than what you already have? If you get it, will you end up using it more than any of the others? Meaning, will it essentially replace one you already have? Is there room for this bag without replacing others? Are you willing to give up, say one of your many black bags to get this new red one?

Things to think about. [emoji12] [emoji256] [emoji257] [emoji258] [emoji259]

That is an excellent set of questions! I'll refer back to these questions before my next purchase! Thank you @carterazo

The red front runner in mind is the LV Pochette Metis in empreinte red. And it's too similar to my Ruby (red boy bag) as a similar sized flap bag with GHW. It's not the same but it's not sufficiently different so I'm going to wait and see till something really makes my heart sing.

All in all, I'm pretty happy with my collection at the moment

 

[carterazo]

That is an excellent set of questions! I'll refer back to these questions before my next purchase! Thank you @carterazo

The red front runner in mind is the LV Pochette Metis in empreinte red. And it's too similar to my Ruby (red boy bag) as a similar sized flap bag with GHW. It's not the same but it's not sufficiently different so I'm going to wait and see till something really makes my heart sing.

All in all, I'm pretty happy with my collection at the moment

Hmmm, maybe because I've never carried them in person, but these two bags seem quite different to me. The LV PM is fun and casual (so pretty!) while I think your Ruby is very dressy (so classy!). Maybe Ruby can be dressed down some, but I don't think the PM can ever dress up like Ruby. Wouldn't they serve different functions? [emoji28]

 

[tealocean]

That is an excellent dissuading pep talk Thank you sweetie @tealocean

Take note my dear @Iamminda and @RuedeNesle that's how you dis-enable! Not by suggesting grey bags instead

@tealocean I seem to remember your having a gorgeous cerise Coach, so you probably are good for the hot pink / red family as well!

I have 3 bright pink bags now, all very different, and plenty of red. Thank you for the reminder that I'm all set too!

 

[tealocean]

Hmmmm... let me give this a little try. I say little because half the bags in your red collage seem to be in the pink family. No? [emoji56]
So, this red bag you're considering, is it very different in hue, size, and shape than what you already have? If you get it, will you end up using it more than any of the others? Meaning, will it essentially replace one you already have? Is there room for this bag without replacing others? Are you willing to give up, say one of your many black bags to get this new red one?

Things to think about. [emoji12] [emoji256] [emoji257] [emoji258] [emoji259]

This is good!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Hmmm, maybe because I've never carried them in person, but these two bags seem quite different to me. The LV PM is fun and casual (so pretty!) while I think your Ruby is very dressy (so classy!). Maybe Ruby can be dressed down some, but I don't think the PM can ever dress up like Ruby. Wouldn't they serve different functions?

Et tu Carterazo?!


Thank you for the compliments on my Ruby. She reminds me of a very special time (pg. 10, post 142) and I just feel happy when I look at her!

I actually carry Ruby fairly casually. She's a New Medium size you see, which is a bit big for formal wear (although still completely do-able especially with the doubled up shoulder strap). I wanted some variety in sizing and the Old Medium was pretty much the same capacity as my HG classic flap, so I bought New Medium.

Ruby elevates any outfit. Imagine dark denim jeans, a camel Burberry coat, rouge noir nails and Ruby I feel like the proverbial million bucks

I'd probably carry the Pochette Metis for both work and the weekend and you're right she wouldn't dress up like Ruby. But what I really love about the PM is its silhouette and I can afford to wait for the right colour since they release so many new ones every season. A raisin or aubergine would be lovely

 

[RuedeNesle]

Take note my dear @Iamminda and @RuedeNesle that's how you dis-enable! Not by suggesting grey bags instead

I'm sorry, I'm in the repeat offenders' dis-enabling class. If I fail this time I'm out for life! Shout out to @Iamminda for seeing past the red to notice Miss Dawn is lacking in grey bags. Good eye, Girl! (Oh wait, that's exactly what I'm not supposed to say. Dang! I'm going to fail this class again!)

 

[tealocean]

I'm sorry, I'm in the repeat offenders' dis-enabling class. If I fail this time I'm out for life! Shout out to @Iamminda for seeing past the red to notice Miss Dawn is lacking in grey bags. Good eye, Girl! (Oh wait, that's exactly what I'm not supposed to say. Dang! I'm going to fail this class again!)

LOL!

Et tu Carterazo?!


Thank you for the compliments on my Ruby. She reminds me of a very special time (pg. 10, post 142) and I just feel happy when I look at her!

I actually carry Ruby fairly casually. She's a New Medium size you see, which is a bit big for formal wear (although still completely do-able especially with the doubled up shoulder strap). I wanted some variety in sizing and the Old Medium was pretty much the same capacity as my HG classic flap, so I bought New Medium.

Ruby elevates any outfit. Imagine dark denim jeans, a camel Burberry coat, rouge noir nails and Ruby I feel like the proverbial million bucks

I'd probably carry the Pochette Metis for both work and the weekend and you're right she wouldn't dress up like Ruby. But what I really love about the PM is its silhouette and I can afford to wait for the right colour since they release so many new ones every season. A raisin or aubergine would be lovely

Your Ruby is so beautiful, she'd be hard to beat! Hmmm...the colors you mentioned sound gorgeous. I will not comment further lest I become more of an enabler. I am so impressed with your restraint as you slowly add new items to your carefully curated collection. I hope you keep it up and keep on loving everything you have!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

You are hilarious
And absolutely terrible at dis-enabling!!

I'm sorry, I'm in the repeat offenders' dis-enabling class. If I fail this time I'm out for life! Shout out to @Iamminda for seeing past the red to notice Miss Dawn is lacking in grey bags. Good eye, Girl! (Oh wait, that's exactly what I'm not supposed to say. Dang! I'm going to fail this class again!)

 

[Miss_Dawn]

LOL!
Your Ruby is so beautiful, she'd be hard to beat! Hmmm...the colors you mentioned sound gorgeous. I will not comment further lest I become more of an enabler. I am so impressed with your restraint as you slowly add new items to your carefully curated collection. I hope you keep it up and keep on loving everything you have!

Thank you so much!
I don’t think I’m very restrained actually, but I’m slowing down in my purchasing because I don’t feel there are that many gaps in my wardrobe now. I’ll have a few days before I go to work when I get home from this vacation and I plan to take a critical look at all my bags and decide if there’s any that I want to let go of. I still have a lot of non superbrands that don’t get much use out of, now that I have so many superbrands. So I think that if I have a clear out I’ll have a better idea of what I have and feel more comfortable because I’ll be able to organise my wardrobe better.

 

[carterazo]

[emoji38] Et tu Carterazo?!
[emoji38]

Thank you for the compliments on my Ruby. She reminds me of a very special time (pg. 10, post 142) and I just feel happy when I look at her!

I actually carry Ruby fairly casually. She's a New Medium size you see, which is a bit big for formal wear (although still completely do-able especially with the doubled up shoulder strap). I wanted some variety in sizing and the Old Medium was pretty much the same capacity as my HG classic flap, so I bought New Medium.

Ruby elevates any outfit. Imagine dark denim jeans, a camel Burberry coat, rouge noir nails and Ruby [emoji3] I feel like the proverbial million bucks

I'd probably carry the Pochette Metis for both work and the weekend and you're right she wouldn't dress up like Ruby. But what I really love about the PM is its silhouette and I can afford to wait for the right colour since they release so many new ones every season. A raisin or aubergine would be lovely [emoji2]

Those other colors are pretty too, but the first one is stunning. [emoji56]