Involuntary Coach ban support group

[HesitantShopper]

I just got my new bag and it’s definitely .

I better find a picture.

 

[HesitantShopper]

OK, just took some pictures of the only bag I am buying this year (no joke). I don't do a lot of monogram bags often opting for other LV prints/leather. I also resisted this new release since it seems to be real popular (and I usually go for non-popular LV bags ). But in the end, I decided this fits so many of my requirements — shoulder carry, zippered top, large outside pocket, ample room inside for all my junk, no vachetta, Black/mono combo. It comes with a long strap but I plan to wear it like a hobo with a short non-LV strap (using this other strap here until I can find another one). I can remove the luggage tag and put a bag charm there.

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Okay your forgiven, a picture exists! looks nice congrats, i like the size.. just enough but not to much, if that makes any sense.

 

[HesitantShopper]

Thanks TO. I thought I wanted the gray one that I posted before but that style is not quite as functional for me as this one. They started offering mono with black trim on select bags in the last 2-3 years and I have been waiting for the right style to come along. I parted with my purple leather bag (one out before one in ) even though that was prettier but it wasn’t that functional for me. I honestly think I can get a lot of of use out of this one.

That's key though, if it's not practical for you why bother? they are not decor pieces

 

[HesitantShopper]

Thanks. I was going to custom order a black leather one from McCraft/Etsy. This strap is from a black leather shoulder bag I have. I took a picture of (sloppy/frumpy) me wearing it as a hobo — I really love it.

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Looks great and you seem quite taken with it.

 

[HesitantShopper]

Thanks A. I wasn’t specifically looking for a monogram bag but this one has really grown on me. And since I realized I already have a black leather strap at home, it really helped me make my decision. I feel good about this new addition rounding out my collection.

I like LV mono, actually i like a lot of mono in general.. if done right they can be pretty timeless.

 

[Iamminda]

Looks great and you seem quite taken with it.

Thanks HS . I like it a lot and feel like I chose the best one for me from a few possible choices (I ordered it without trying it on first, it’s not like the good old days when it was easy/safe to spend a lot of time in the store trying, looking at, and touching bags ).

 

[tealocean]

good bra!!

that reminds me of yesterday, I mailed a package to my daughter who is living her brothers apartment because she had a fight with her friend/roommate and had to move out and he was home because their was a break between summer A & B and he told her she could stay at his place...2 months later she is still there but back to package.

It seems UPS can not even with their high tech GPS system can not deliver a package to the right address, I mean its like a scavenger hunt to locate your package because it's in your area but not at your house and you have to go find it.

I send my daughter a text saying hey the package is there...nothing for 3 hours, she gets back to me and says it's not here. I tell her go walk around the very small apartment complex and look for it...she tells me I have to put pants on! Not shoes or a bra but pants...she hasn't changed since she was little, the girl who hates clothes.

She calls me back and tells me it's not anywhere to be found. I call UPS and the contact the driver and hour later they get back to me and tell me where the driver left it...basically they admitted to just dropping off the package at the wrong address and running away. Luckily for my daughter her package was outside the apartment the driver left it at and she talked to the people that are living there and they told her that it happens everyday with UPS.

I would call and complain to UPS but what good would that do? They told me that the package didn't have the apartment number on it, I told them yes it did because I made up the label, and I printed it from my computer.

How stinky of them! (This makes me more thankful for great UPS drivers!) I'm glad she was able to get your package after all that. LOL about the pants! That was cute.

 

[musiclover]

I am afraid to use it, I need to get over that and I know if I don't soon my daughter will, and she doesn't even use a wallet much, everything is debit card that is on her phone

I think you had better use your wallet then. It is just so cute with that little kitty face! I am super fond of monogram in all of its renditions. The white on black is just stunning.

But gosh, do I hear you. My daughter loves to "borrow" my things. I cannot even keep track anymore of what she has taken to her closet. It's a good thing her feet are a half size smaller than mine because I cannot share my shoes. DD is living at home this fall, due to COVID, as all university classes are online. I guess there will be a lot of opportunity for closet sharing.

 

[tealocean]

Yup, that's me as well. I have some lovely agendas that require refills but can't decide if I would rather fill them with notepaper or use them like a calendar/planner. I find the planner easier for work and it's bigger than my agendas.

If you don't mind using one of each, that works really well for me. One has a calendar/planner and a larger one is filled with blank paper. I use an adjustable hole punch that works for personal and A5 pages; so I can use any paper. https://www.amazon.com/Rapesco-PF66P0B1-Adjustable-six-hole-organizers/dp/B000J6EXM6

 

[tealocean]

My one and only LV, I own and haven’t used yet

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That is so cute! I hope you use and enjoy it.

 

[HesitantShopper]

Hey, HS, good to hear from you! I'm missing my lovely Coach bags, but I feel I must carry something that can handle constant wiping down. I must say I am enjoying my Kate Spade Margaux. I like how it sits up and it's easy to find what I need.

Things definitely require adapting. Sounds like you have some fun and practical choices, the other bags will return eventually or you might find different ways to enjoy them!

 

[HesitantShopper]

Oh gosh, that’s so kind of you! Isn’t that funny about the mechanical pencils? My kids only use them as well.

Here’s my new planner. It just came today from Indigo/Chapters.
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Sorry about the bit of shadow from the window earlier this afternoon. It’s really pretty and came with two sheets of cute stickers and a pocket.

Sometimes I ask myself if I became a teacher because I love school supplies so much!

Nice! too funny i went with my oldest to re-buy supplies for her return to work @ chapters! She got the prettiest pencil case//organizer.

 

[HesitantShopper]

If you are going to order online, it is best to order from a place that takes returns. I wouldn't use poshmark or mercari. Some sellers on ebay take returns. I was lucky a few years ago to find a down coat at a thrift store for $1.50! After that, every coat seems too expensive!

Damn. That's crazy good! My down coat came from Costco yep, that refined folks. Funniest part is my barn coat costs more!

 

[HesitantShopper]

Indigo chapters!! Another Canadian friend

I think we have three of us here? (for this thread, anyways)

 

[HesitantShopper]

Me, too, LT. I love planners and notebooks and pens of all kinds. I still enjoy writing notes by hand and using a paper planner. Right now I'm using a Swarovski pen with all those pretty little crystals in rose gold. It's beautiful, a gift from one of my students. I've just discovered Rifle & Co and I love their floral patterns. I have a beautiful Rifle notebook.

I also love stickers. I have a huge collection at school to use for my sweeties.

My oldest daughters dream pen! she worries it could get well.. "grow" feet at work? which i get, she is a total Rose gold fanatic.