Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

[papertiger]

I’m sure many of you have seen this in the last purchase thread over on the H forum, but wanted to share a couple of pics here too, just in case! Introducing my new work bag - GP 36 in Bordeaux vache country, accessorized with courvetures nouvelles vichy twilly! Also picked up a skinny belt in rouge grenat/noir with rose gold mors buckle since I think it’s the perfect subtle belt to wear with trousers to the office. I won’t be unboxing anything until my graduation in May, so please all pray for me to resist the temptation of having unopened orange boxes in my house until then!

I also learned something very interesting about Hermès’ rose gold - it’s a lot less pink than many other rose golds because there is less copper in it. H has actually procured a design patent for this formula! View attachment 4018951
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Also I think I might have found my next bag (does it EVER stop??) when I surprisingly fell in love with the coated canvas herbag in black! Such a sleek looking bag at a fraction of the price of the Kelly. I never liked this bag before with the uncoated canvas, but this changes the game for me!
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You look wonderful, so polished but relaxed too. I think you made the perfect decision with the Bordeaux VC GP. I don't think you'll just wear it for work either, it's so versatile.

I've never seen the coated canvas Herbag before what a great acquisition (congratulations if you bought it)

 

[papertiger]

Grail time!
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This cw is more subdued than the brights I’m used to wearing. What do you think? A keeper?

I’m heading to H for that exhibition - can’t remember the name. Something about Harnesses. Will post pics and report back!

Thanks for all the kind thoughts and wishes everyone!

I think the scarf loves you as much as you undoubtedly love it

 

[papertiger]

The trip to H wasn’t a total loss - we stopped for some Sprinkles. That made DS happy. (OK, me, too!)
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And I got to try on @BBC and @lanit ‘s cw of Samourais:
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You look very commanding in your Samurai, this is a power scarf on you


and yum

 

[Joannadyne]

Also I’m sorry for my third post in a row but I wanted to share this link with you all! Unfortunately my feet did not make the cut for The NY Times article on Boyd’s, but I wanted to share this fabulous write-up called “The Last Great Clothing Store” anyway, since I think you would all appreciate an institution such as this. And those of you that are familiar with Boyd’s (@Pocketbook Pup , possibly @MSO13 ) will be amazed at the transformation and become nostalgic at reading it!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.../the-last-great-clothing-store-boyds.amp.html

Wow, that was a great read! Thanks for sharing the link!

 

[Dextersmom]

I wanted to share a few things today. First, this is probably the way I wear a brooch most often; pinned on a denim jacket.

Next, the Chanel medium classic flap is another bag that I feel goes well from day to night (I love it and have multiples, though it is not nearly as roomy as my small Trendy CC). The restaurant we are going to tonight always seats us at a table for four, so my bag will have its own seat. Otherwise, I would be carrying a mini or WOC to dinner.

Lastly, I have been wearing these Cole Haan Tali Bow Sandal's all day today in nude and they are super comfy. If anyone is looking for a simple, comfortable and affordable sandal, these are great. I also got them in black and I found them online at Nordstrom. They are $99 and they have that Cole Haan technology (forgot what they call it) that makes them cushiony.

 

[cafecreme15]

You look wonderful, so polished but relaxed too. I think you made the perfect decision with the Bordeaux VC GP. I don't think you'll just wear it for work either, it's so versatile.

I've never seen the coated canvas Herbag before what a great acquisition (congratulations if you bought it)

Thank you PT!! [emoji173]️ that means a lot coming from you! Unfortunately buying two H bags in one shot is beyond my abilities at the moment, but it has catapulted straight to the top of my bag wish list! I hope this coated canvas style sticks around for a while.

Wow, that was a great read! Thanks for sharing the link!

Of course! [emoji4] so glad you enjoyed.

I wanted to share a few things today. First, this is probably the way I wear a brooch most often; pinned on a denim jacket.

Next, the Chanel medium classic flap is another bag that I feel goes well from day to night (I love it and have multiples, though it is not nearly as roomy as my small Trendy CC). The restaurant we are going to tonight always seats us at a table for four, so my bag will have its own seat. Otherwise, I would be carrying a mini or WOC to dinner.

Lastly, I have been wearing these Cole Haan Tali Bow Sandal's all day today in nude and they are super comfy. If anyone is looking for a simple, comfortable and affordable sandal, these are great. I also got them in black and I found them online at Nordstrom. They are $99 and they have that Cole Haan technology (forgot what they call it) that makes them cushiony.

Love these sandals! I need another good pair of walking sandals before my summer trip overseas.

 

[Joannadyne]

I ventured forth once more to H today. You can see photos of the exhibit under the H forum under a new thread called Harnessing the Roots Exhibit. (Sorry, I don’t know how to link it here) It was a lot of fun!

Tried on some new giant scarves, will probably get Washington’s Carriage because I’m a sucker for cws that are based on the exceptional scarves, lol!

Sad to say no Samourais. My SA seemed a little annoyed with me for asking yet again.

I also asked about the coated canvas Herbag but she said they go fast and they didn’t have any. She didn’t seem to feel there was much of a difference between coated and non coated, though. She said it comes it black and yellow.

Also stopped by Ferragamo - the SAs there couldn’t be nicer!!

Oh, and I checked out a bag at Cartier that I fell in love with:
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[Joannadyne]

Oops, I guess I can’t add an image when editing posts. Here it is:
Anyone know anything about Cartier’s leather goods?

 

[papertiger]

I wanted to share a few things today. First, this is probably the way I wear a brooch most often; pinned on a denim jacket.

Next, the Chanel medium classic flap is another bag that I feel goes well from day to night (I love it and have multiples, though it is not nearly as roomy as my small Trendy CC). The restaurant we are going to tonight always seats us at a table for four, so my bag will have its own seat. Otherwise, I would be carrying a mini or WOC to dinner.

Lastly, I have been wearing these Cole Haan Tali Bow Sandal's all day today in nude and they are super comfy. If anyone is looking for a simple, comfortable and affordable sandal, these are great. I also got them in black and I found them online at Nordstrom. They are $99 and they have that Cole Haan technology (forgot what they call it) that makes them cushiony.

I absolutely love this look on you, everything about it.

These particular sandals wouldn't suit my rather square feet with short toes but I will have to visit the CH site.

 

[papertiger]

Thank you PT!! [emoji173]️ that means a lot coming from you! Unfortunately buying two H bags in one shot is beyond my abilities at the moment, but it has catapulted straight to the top of my bag wish list! I hope this coated canvas style sticks around for a while.


Of course! [emoji4] so glad you enjoyed.


Love these sandals! I need another good pair of walking sandals before my summer trip overseas.

Of course. I hope so too, I can see this version of the Herbag fitting in so well. Meanwhile, I think you have made an excellent buy with your GP, enjoy to the max.

 

[papertiger]

I ventured forth once more to H today. You can see photos of the exhibit under the H forum under a new thread called Harnessing the Roots Exhibit. (Sorry, I don’t know how to link it here) It was a lot of fun!

Tried on some new giant scarves, will probably get Washington’s Carriage because I’m a sucker for cws that are based on the exceptional scarves, lol!

Sad to say no Samourais. My SA seemed a little annoyed with me for asking yet again.

I also asked about the coated canvas Herbag but she said they go fast and they didn’t have any. She didn’t seem to feel there was much of a difference between coated and non coated, though. She said it comes it black and yellow.

Also stopped by Ferragamo - the SAs there couldn’t be nicer!!

Oh, and I checked out a bag at Cartier that I fell in love with:
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Liking that Cartier! Reminds me of a grey no particular designer vintage bag I have and really enjoy carrying.

SF just get better and better. I'm not into the Sophia bags or Vera flats (walk straight out of them) but some of their heels and wedges, special collection shoes and wilder bags are so fabulous .

 

[EmileH]

I wanted to share a few things today. First, this is probably the way I wear a brooch most often; pinned on a denim jacket.

Next, the Chanel medium classic flap is another bag that I feel goes well from day to night (I love it and have multiples, though it is not nearly as roomy as my small Trendy CC). The restaurant we are going to tonight always seats us at a table for four, so my bag will have its own seat. Otherwise, I would be carrying a mini or WOC to dinner.

Lastly, I have been wearing these Cole Haan Tali Bow Sandal's all day today in nude and they are super comfy. If anyone is looking for a simple, comfortable and affordable sandal, these are great. I also got them in black and I found them online at Nordstrom. They are $99 and they have that Cole Haan technology (forgot what they call it) that makes them cushiony.

I love the brooch on the denim jacket. It’s the perfect use of a chanel brooch. They are too much on most chanel jackets and kind of cheesy on the Zara jackets I see on instagram all the time.

Your medium looks great on you. I sold my medium in black caviar. I felt like it was small but not luxe enough for evening. I probably would have preferred lamb skin but it seems so fragile. I currently have two reissues (nice leather but lower maintenance than lambskin and under the radar) that I think work day to night for me and a caviar maxi flap that I use as a workhorse day bag.

You can see that I like larger bags so a mini would be a departure for me but I think I could use one for specific outings.

 

[Dextersmom]

I love the brooch on the denim jacket. It’s the perfect use of a chanel brooch. They are too much on most chanel jackets and kind of cheesy on the Zara jackets I see on instagram all the time.

Your medium looks great on you. I sold my medium in black caviar. I felt like it was small but not luxe enough for evening. I probably would have preferred lamb skin but it seems so fragile. I currently have two reissues (nice leather but lower maintenance than lambskin and under the radar) that I think work day to night for me and a caviar maxi flap that I use as a workhorse day bag.

You can see that I like larger bags so a mini would be a departure for me but I think I could use one for specific outings.

Thank you, Pocketbook Pup. I have never been inside Zara, for some reason. I shop mostly at Nordstrom, NM and a little Anthropologie.

I have the exact medium in lambskin as well and I actually think it is sturdier than people think, but I agree with you it has a dressier vibe. I had it for about a year before I realized I would like the same version in caviar because it is more casual.

I think I mentioned before that the beach community where I live is quite casual. Case in point; last night we went down the street to one of our favorite farm to table restaurants. It is a nice place, imo, yet some people still walk in in sweatshirts and rubber flip flops. So whatever bag I carry looks dressy, but I love bags so much, I just carry what I want.

I love Reissues also. I have one; a 225 (small) in chevron with aged gold hardware. It is the bag I feel comfortable bringing out in the rain, though admittedly we hardly get any (mostly drizzle) where I am.

Your collection sounds fabulous, really and a mini would be a fun addition.

I absolutely love this look on you, everything about it.

These particular sandals wouldn't suit my rather square feet with short toes but I will have to visit the CH site.

Thank you, paper tiger.

PS. Here is a shot of my bag sitting pretty at the restaurant last night as well as my meal, which was yummy.

 

[Cordeliere]

Anyone else stunned at the new look? Where am I?

 

[scarf1]

Anyone else stunned at the new look? Where am I?

It bugs me.