Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever
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The smallest one! 18. The 22 may work but isn’t the look I’m going for. I think.
I’m off to the H store to check some out. I tried on a black 18 in Lisbon last year and loved the size but not the colour. And a Craie/Crevette DS which I liked - the small size but not the colours.
Genie, check out the Ode to the Picotin thread too: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/ode-to-the-picotin.421880/page-242#post-32097533 - there are a lot of pictures (including what's inside my 18 Vibrato) and discussion on the 18 and the 22.
Mine is an 18 and I love it. I wrote a 'review' for another tPF member - if you'd like I can send it to you too. I carried it while in Maui for 2 weeks and it was a great little - but just the right size - bag.
Yes please! I just tried on the 22 and bunch of other bags at H but no 18.
Will post comparison pics later.
Hi all! I’ve had a very busy and exciting couple of days in London, and have spent some great quality time with my sister. We’ve hit a few museums - Tate Britain, the National Gallery (embarrassingly my first time there), and the V&A. We’ve also done a fair bit of shopping along Oxford Street and Knightsbridge. It’s so touristy but I [emoji173]️ Harrods. London is my happy place. It sounds cheesy, but I feel so comfortable and at home here. I even love taking the tube; it is a model of efficiency compared to NY. Breaks my heart to think about leaving later this week - that’s how much I love it - thinking about going to Portugal makes me sad! I’ve kept my shopping to a minimum so far - only a perfume, a book from the Tate, and a pair of gorgeous black on black leather Ferragamo Vara flats (ok, that one was unplanned but so worth it). The one thing that London apparently does not have is a camel colored wool coat!! I kid you not, I have looked high and low all over West London for one - Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Reiss, LK Bennett, Cos, All Saints, Ted Baker, even Zara. I didn’t get a chance to visit the Max Mara boutique, but the in-store boutiques in the department stores only had camel hair coats, and I’m realizing I like the texture of wool best. Also I want to try and keep it ~$1,000 USD (preferably below).
Tomorrow is my Paris day! So I will do some casual searching there but if I don’t find one, I won’t let it stress me out. Ralph Lauren outerwear works well for me so I can always get one back home. I’m very excited, but it will be a looong day!
Here are some pictures from the last few days (sorry for my commentary - they’re from my instagram story):
Tomorrow is my Paris day! So I will do some casual searching there but if I don’t find one, I won’t let it stress me out. Ralph Lauren outerwear works well for me so I can always get one back home. I’m very excited, but it will be a looong day!
Here are some pictures from the last few days (sorry for my commentary - they’re from my instagram story):
Ok, who wants to see my window shopping results?
The store was not busy when I got there so I had a chance to chat w an SA
BV convertible (definitely out now)
Halzan mini and med and GP 30 in canvas
Pico 22
Celine mini, Mini Bolide, DS small (exotic!)
To reconfirm that I don’t enjoy black bags - I would get colour.
The store was not busy when I got there so I had a chance to chat w an SA
BV convertible (definitely out now)
Halzan mini and med and GP 30 in canvas
Pico 22
Celine mini, Mini Bolide, DS small (exotic!)
To reconfirm that I don’t enjoy black bags - I would get colour.
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London! And Paris!! Enjoy — and keep the pics coming!So what did you think of each? I especially like the look of the picotin, bolide and halzan on you!
Hmm, I like the mini Halzan and mini b9lide best!
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Genie I don't have a specific recommendation on the bags under consideration. I do have questions to guide your choice. I have spent probably years of my life pondering what makes a good handbag.
First in the decision making tree, is what do you want to carry in it? Contents determine size. I find that older I get, the less I need to carry. For me, a larger bag is a specialty situation bag. And in the size assessment, to me personally, the depth is key. I find bags that are too wide to be clumsy making.
Second, handles are crucial. Many people like cross body. I don't like the strap between the girls. For a larger bag, I like shoulder carry to distribute the weight. If I am looking for hands free/over the shoulder carry, the strap has to be really comfortable. Smaller bags--hand carry. I like "in my hand" more than carrying on my fore arm.
Weight is important. Especially for bigger bags. I greatly prefer leather lining, but it is just not practical for many larger bags.
Ease of getting into the bag. Degree of openness. This is very much influenced by the circumstances in which you will be carrying the bag. If security is not an issue, open top is nice as long as stuff doesn't fall out. If security is an issue, you will want a closeable bag.
Closures. If you want a secure closure, it is important to like the closure mechanism. I think the kelly is the most beautiful bag of all time, but the clasp is a bit of a pain. I personally have a quirk that I find zippers aesthetically unappealing. But there is nothing more secure than zippers. Kiss locks are the all time best IMHO, but not something you see often these days.
Color. Do you need a particular color to go with clothes that you are not happy about how your current bags go with them. Do you already have 5 bags in the color that you are looking at?
Structure. Some people like their bags to be a puddle of leather with handles. I personally like structured bags. To each their own. I think a lot of the dislike of the picton is its lack of structure. Cookiefiend was too modest in her critique of her picotin which is vibrato and therefore structured. I got the detailed scoop her hers, and it sounds divine. Of course, unstructured bags can be made structured with bag shapers, but that adds to the weight. Structured bags seem more prone to corner wear. Really unstructured bags can turn into a dark hole making it hard to pull out the item you want.
Interior. Do you like the number of pockets and dividers. A big bag that won't hold big stuff because of the dividers is sort of a waste.
How much of a beating will you give it and how much will it take. How scratch phobic are you? How careful do you want to have to be with this bag.
When I buy bags, I try to start from the point of what do I want the bag to do and then evaluate the bag against that criteria. Of course, there are bags that are love at first sight or bags that make us feel special in some way. None of the above criteria matter with those bags. Since you are trying to choose between several bags, I assume this is not an OMG I have to have this one particular bag situation. Still, it is nice to buy a bag that is functional and makes your heart skip a beat. So the love factor should not be over looked.
First in the decision making tree, is what do you want to carry in it? Contents determine size. I find that older I get, the less I need to carry. For me, a larger bag is a specialty situation bag. And in the size assessment, to me personally, the depth is key. I find bags that are too wide to be clumsy making.
Second, handles are crucial. Many people like cross body. I don't like the strap between the girls. For a larger bag, I like shoulder carry to distribute the weight. If I am looking for hands free/over the shoulder carry, the strap has to be really comfortable. Smaller bags--hand carry. I like "in my hand" more than carrying on my fore arm.
Weight is important. Especially for bigger bags. I greatly prefer leather lining, but it is just not practical for many larger bags.
Ease of getting into the bag. Degree of openness. This is very much influenced by the circumstances in which you will be carrying the bag. If security is not an issue, open top is nice as long as stuff doesn't fall out. If security is an issue, you will want a closeable bag.
Closures. If you want a secure closure, it is important to like the closure mechanism. I think the kelly is the most beautiful bag of all time, but the clasp is a bit of a pain. I personally have a quirk that I find zippers aesthetically unappealing. But there is nothing more secure than zippers. Kiss locks are the all time best IMHO, but not something you see often these days.
Color. Do you need a particular color to go with clothes that you are not happy about how your current bags go with them. Do you already have 5 bags in the color that you are looking at?
Structure. Some people like their bags to be a puddle of leather with handles. I personally like structured bags. To each their own. I think a lot of the dislike of the picton is its lack of structure. Cookiefiend was too modest in her critique of her picotin which is vibrato and therefore structured. I got the detailed scoop her hers, and it sounds divine. Of course, unstructured bags can be made structured with bag shapers, but that adds to the weight. Structured bags seem more prone to corner wear. Really unstructured bags can turn into a dark hole making it hard to pull out the item you want.
Interior. Do you like the number of pockets and dividers. A big bag that won't hold big stuff because of the dividers is sort of a waste.
How much of a beating will you give it and how much will it take. How scratch phobic are you? How careful do you want to have to be with this bag.
When I buy bags, I try to start from the point of what do I want the bag to do and then evaluate the bag against that criteria. Of course, there are bags that are love at first sight or bags that make us feel special in some way. None of the above criteria matter with those bags. Since you are trying to choose between several bags, I assume this is not an OMG I have to have this one particular bag situation. Still, it is nice to buy a bag that is functional and makes your heart skip a beat. So the love factor should not be over looked.
I like the Pico 18 for summer, 22 for winter, DS 35(?) as a basic tote.
The mini Bolide was surprisingly nice as the next size up is very lady-like on me. I wonder how it would feel in a colour I get excited about. I like the functionality and I’ve always loved the shape.
Is there a halzan between these two? The small is tiny and the large feels a bit satchel-like. Similar vibe to my J in that context.
The Celine was just for curiosity. It’s not me.
The mini Bolide was surprisingly nice as the next size up is very lady-like on me. I wonder how it would feel in a colour I get excited about. I like the functionality and I’ve always loved the shape.
Is there a halzan between these two? The small is tiny and the large feels a bit satchel-like. Similar vibe to my J in that context.
The Celine was just for curiosity. It’s not me.
I agree - those are my favorites too - I think the Picotin looks a bit big/awkward in the way it sticks out (I do think the 18 would be a better size) and I really liked the Bolide. I don’t understand that style of Celine... it makes me think of a freaky face and creeps me out [emoji38]
Of course that’s just my .02!
Cordie I love you! Am doing a decision making tree using this very thoughtful and detailed post.
