Rediscovering a Beloved Bag

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alansgail said:
My comment when seeing your bag? WOW! What a beauty in one of my favorite colors...so happy you rediscovered her!
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Thanks! Before this bag I had only carried neutral black, brown, or beige bags but I fell for the teal color and style of this beauty - and that started me on a quest to find many (too many!) colorful bags.
 
#17
katev said:
Thanks! Before this bag I had only carried neutral black, brown, or beige bags but I fell for the teal color and style of this beauty - and that started me on a quest to find many (too many!) colorful bags.
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I hear you! I have a teal bag coming myself from a different vendor and can't wait to get this color.
 
#18
Has it been 5 years since you last changed jobs? I remember when you told us about it and that you would have to start taking the train. So glad you're able to wear that beautiful Sydney again! That's always been a favorite color of mine. I also have a Sydney (embossed Pearl I think it was called) that hasn't been worn in a while (temporary shoulder problem).

Here's to you wearing some of your other faves and our chance to see some of the oldies but goodies again!
 
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Mariquel said:
Has it been 5 years since you last changed jobs? I remember when you told us about it and that you would have to start taking the train. So glad you're able to wear that beautiful Sydney again! That's always been a favorite color of mine. I also have a Sydney (embossed Pearl I think it was called) that hasn't been worn in a while (temporary shoulder problem). Here's to you wearing some of your other faves and our chance to see some of the oldies but goodies again!
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eleanors36 said:
Love the story! What a lovely handbag! So glad you won't have a long commute!
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sdkitty said:
good for you, glad you can get more use out of your beautiful bag
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Thanks!

It's been 15 years since I've last changed jobs! But my employer moved from the suburbs and into the big city more than 5 years ago. I was never thrilled with the public transportation commute but I learned how to make it work for me.

I finally decided it was time for a change and found a new job. Some days the transition challenging, but I like driving to work and being inside my own personal space - and I get home an hour earlier everyday, so that's great.

And I am enjoying some of the other benefits - like carrying a big, heavy, gorgeous teal bag!
 
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katev said:
More than 5 years ago my employment company moved from the suburbs into the inner city and my life changed a lot. I had to take long walks in all kinds of weather to/from the train stations and take a railroad ride in/out of town. I quickly learned how to adapt but it was necessary to change a lot of my habits. I found it necessary to juggle carrying a purse, lunch, computer, and files into work and that made it difficult to wear/bring any stylish items.

So I mostly wore slacks, blouse, and a blazer and I kept a few pairs of "suitable flats" at the office so that I could wear athletic shoes during my outdoor commute. I also learned to pay close attention to the weather. Previously I had not owned any patent leather bags but I now have at least 5 of them because you don’t have to worry about rain or snow when carrying patent leather.

I recently made a big decision - not because of fashion but for other reasons - and I've changed jobs. I now drive to work and the weather and the rigors of the commute are not such a big deal anymore. The new job has been a big adjustment but at least I don’t have to worry so much about my shoes, clothes, and bags. So I have been digging out some bags that have seldom been used in recent years because they were too large (or too delicate) for a public transit commute.

This week I have rediscovered how much I love one of my all-time favorite bags. I haven’t carried her very often in recent years, except on special occasions, because she is just too big and heavy. Now it feels like she is brand new and I am thrilled to be carrying her again!

I have been wearing my teal blue Sydney Leather Shoulder Flap 14614 B4 BL that was released in 2009. I bought her at the outlet in 2010 for $277 (retail price = $798). She was my first colored bag and for a long time she was my most expensive bag. She was a beloved symbol (just take a look at my avatar!) that had faded away but now she is back in the spotlight, what a beauty!
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Great story about a fabulous bag - enjoy her all over again!
 
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katev said:
More than 5 years ago my employment company moved from the suburbs into the inner city and my life changed a lot. I had to take long walks in all kinds of weather to/from the train stations and take a railroad ride in/out of town. I quickly learned how to adapt but it was necessary to change a lot of my habits. I found it necessary to juggle carrying a purse, lunch, computer, and files into work and that made it difficult to wear/bring any stylish items.

So I mostly wore slacks, blouse, and a blazer and I kept a few pairs of "suitable flats" at the office so that I could wear athletic shoes during my outdoor commute. I also learned to pay close attention to the weather. Previously I had not owned any patent leather bags but I now have at least 5 of them because you don’t have to worry about rain or snow when carrying patent leather.

I recently made a big decision - not because of fashion but for other reasons - and I've changed jobs. I now drive to work and the weather and the rigors of the commute are not such a big deal anymore. The new job has been a big adjustment but at least I don’t have to worry so much about my shoes, clothes, and bags. So I have been digging out some bags that have seldom been used in recent years because they were too large (or too delicate) for a public transit commute.

This week I have rediscovered how much I love one of my all-time favorite bags. I haven’t carried her very often in recent years, except on special occasions, because she is just too big and heavy. Now it feels like she is brand new and I am thrilled to be carrying her again!

I have been wearing my teal blue Sydney Leather Shoulder Flap 14614 B4 BL that was released in 2009. I bought her at the outlet in 2010 for $277 (retail price = $798). She was my first colored bag and for a long time she was my most expensive bag. She was a beloved symbol (just take a look at my avatar!) that had faded away but now she is back in the spotlight, what a beauty!
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Beautiful bag! I've been closet diving lately and falling back in love with some of my older Coach bags. I strayed into a Premier brand and another contemporary brand, but I'm loving Coach again. Enjoy your "new" bag, she's a beauty!
 
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