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I just noticed a film in French on, so I started watching it. The movie turned out to be Le Divorce (thanks digital cable).

Then I noticed a Kelly bag.

…

At the last moment of the movie I watched ;-\, Kate Hudson tossed one of the most expensive bags in the world—an Hermès bag—off of the Eiffel Tower.

Trés =-O

I think I need to mourn. I’m appalled at this movie.

But it’s still on in the other room, and there’s an auction (not for the discovered bag, le sigh) … so at least I can brush up on my numbers. (That’s $4 million!)

Most recent bag carried: Coach “Delilah” Carryall

My baby Coach, that is!

It’s been a whole month, but when I look at her now, I just see it: Delilah.

There’s also a cute/sad story. There was a cat that visited my cousin LaLa’s place around Tasha’s death, which kept visiting. I received this bag the day after. I thought I’d name a pet cat Delilah. Odd story, but I’m not getting a cat anytime soon, so it works for the bag instead. (Are bags my pets? Okay, I’m straying too far from my view that bags are my lovers. [Are bags my everything?])

If I ever get a cat, oh well, I’ll have two Delilahs.

Thanks for all your naming help. It was fun! But ultimately, naming is personal.

Now, I’ve decided I need this Coach Hamptons Signature Medium Carryall in black, as well! And I might name it Delia, but I must have her in my hands to feel that it’s right, first.

(By the way, last week she was added to stores and on Coach.com. Bummer but I got a lot of special/pre time with her about!)

(Footnote, forgot this:) Most carried recently: My baby Coach “Delilah” carryall

I’m participating in this blog’s first Carnivale! (Because it is my own [from another blog] and the topic suits us, I’ll participate on this site here and there in the future.)

Pursed Lips asks,

If you were given $10,000 (ooookayyyyyy, $20,000 if you’re a superdiva) to buy only ‘IT’ Big Name designer bags, which dream ones would you buy (or just one perhaps)? (You can save some of the cash left over for something else not to be mentioned.) Yes, please do try to keep track of general prices, and authentic and real-life eBay prices count if you would opt for auctions (although if you can’t tell authentic, skip the lower-priced ones, natch!).

Update: I’ve added the photos as promised!

And oh yes, dahlings, I don’t need to, but I will opt for the $20,000.

1. Marc Jacobs Stam Hobo or Mini Stam ($1,000s–$2,000s?)
2. Gucci ‘Wave’ Boston Bag ($1,570 retail)
3. Fendi Zucca Shoulder B. ($920 retail or eBay)
4. Chloé Paddington ($0000s? on eBay)
5. Hermès Shoulder Birkin cool, classic color like blue, red or orange (eBay: $11,000~) (*updated)
6. Balenciaga Quilted Bag ($0000s?)

Gosh, those bag prices add up. Even with eBay, my bags’ (and I want a few more expensive ones [and tonnns more less expensive] that didn’t make the ‘it’ list) (like a vintage lambskin Chanel, tweed Chanel, Marc Jacobs Blake…) prices really added up! What a world.

(Footnote, forgot this:) Recent bag carried: My baby Coach med carryall

As you may know, a family pet died last Monday.

The next day, one day ahead of schedule, my baby Coach arrived.

Naturally I wasn’t as excited as I would have been before. I have life in better priority now. I took time off to be with family that week, but it was not plain old baby-bag maternity leave, unfortunately.

Still, my love did grow for this bag, as that should be clear with me.

I have not named it though. I don’t look at it and feel a name. Do you want to help me name it?

I might want to give it a name that somewhat reflects the late pet, Natasha Grace, but I don’t want to give Tasha’s name to a bag. Even I don’t like that. Tasha belongs to her alone.

It could reflect that it is my baby of a bag. It could reflect the Signature. And it is a Hamptons, if that helps. Also, I’m open to either male or female names. Before it arrived, I was thinking I might go male.

Here is one large picture:

Bag I last wore: (pictured above) Coach Hamptons Medium Signature Carryall with Chestnut Calf Leather Trim.

And guess what I don’t even like?

BCBG Max Azria oxblood leather ‘Montana’ handbag

That came. I ordered that Monday night. Fast shipping, gee thanks. It’s a beautiful bag, but it’s very tall so too large for my frame. It’s going back.

So what didn’t come? The bag I’ve wanted for 9 months. The COACH Medium Signature Carryall with brown calf leather. Geez, this thing is my baby and the delivery’s overdue!

And guess what else? I called Coach customer service today, and the order was only just processed. It’s due to arrive next Wed. August 2nd! At least now I know.

But I ordered it before seeing even a large picture because I wanted it fast. I wanted it before it hit stores. See, that’s a big deal for me, because I’m a perfectionist who must inspect every bag and pick out the signature layout that’s the best in my eyes (they’re all slightly different).

This is not a leather bag for which it doesn’t matter, like the black leather buckle satchel I ordered and did get before it was fully available in stores.

I swear, I’m going to the mall every day from tomorrow (salon appointment) through Wednesday and I will purchase a second one if I see it. And no embarrassment; I’m exchanging for a better one if this isn’t perfect. I know I’m not technically a VIP, but I’m a fantastic Coach customer, and I deserve what I expect. Even if I have to head to different boutiques around my state.

Oh my gosh, I’m so angry.

At least now I know when to expect it, and I won’t be watching the window, but it’s still so frustrating. Next Wednesday!!!

The countdown’s on!

So two nights ago, I really was very depressed. I decided I would go on an e-Handbag shopping hunt. I almost convinced myself to spend up to $1,000 dollars on a Marc Jacobs bag. There’s one I want, but I didn’t find it. That one’s expensive, and it’s sold out of shops, so I’d need eBay to bring it to just the price I thought would be reasonable, but still reputable.

Anyway, I really decided I couldn’t do it, even if I actually couldn’t because I didn’t find my dream. (Blue quilted leather push-lock pocket bag.)

Anyway, I knew that a high end bag could be found cheap on Bluefly, and I actually found something I’ve kind of wanted (although hoped for in Coach): a dark brown leather satchel.


BCBG Max Azria oxblood leather ‘Montana’ handbag

Look at the details! Isn’t it gorge? I already have a similar bag, but they’re so nice.

It wasn’t too expensive, and to me, it’s a practical buy, so I feel fine. My mania did wear off and I do believe I only purchased it because it’s something I would get anyway.

There was even a one-day sale that lasted ’til the morning. 20% off, I think, and I had won a couple coupon codes in their current contest and used one for free shipping! (And I really should use those coupons, right?)

Still, I was in such bad shape that night. It’s scary. Thank goodness I didn’t buy an expensive Marc Jacobs. Hopefully, until I’m paid a full income, my Marc by Marc Jacobs quilted velvet bag will be enough. I’m loving blue, though. Marc (by Marc Jacobs), time to come out with another cute bag to help me through poor times!

I’m going crazy!

No, moreso than usual, really.

I ordered the perfect (upcoming) bag from Coach, one I’ve wanted (and hunted like mad for) for a year and they’ve finally made it to my specifications (although not literally). It’s supposed to ship today, but I’ve still been wishing, hoping, and hawk-eyeing the mail carrier and trucks all week.

Today, I was ready to sing “Glory Glory! Hallelujah!” (Okay I already did, because I’m crazy—I was like praying for it to come.) I saw all various forms of shipping service trucks go by my neighborhood and got excited each time (they pass my street, then head back). But no. No bag yet.

The last thing I had ordered from Coach came in what seemed like two days, so I’m hoping Saturday!

Meanwhile, I’m all manic that I don’t have my bag yet. It’s bad.

Let’s hope it comes to my liking, and let’s hope I don’t repeat this process too soon after. I doubt that—like I said, this has been my perfect dream bag for months.

So, it’s like … no wonder I’m so anxious to get it, right? It’s worth the loonies.

I’m justified.

Now that that’s settled, let’s give me my reward for not being too, too unhealthy! Only my third (and final) bag this month! Good me!

So ever since my handbag collection grew into almost being a collection (actually, it only recently started to bloom as a real collection, but anyway) I’ve been careful about showing up toting certain bags with certain people.

Well, my therapist is whom I’m talking about today.

I saw her yesterday.

For a while, I’d make sure to carry my green mock-croc bag. That purse is being retired officially, though (off to eBay for change). I refuse to carry faux leather, now, and I also don’t like non names.

So what to carry when I see la therepiste? Often, I just bring a wristlet. If it’s that small, that’s enough to do for this occasion.

This day, it was the Coach wristlet I took out of my new vintage Gucci (which only has one pocket, so the wristlet was useful), which I then carried off to the mall. The wristlet was loaded with only the barest of essentials.

Am I lying at the times I’m supposed to be most open & bare? Sort of. But I’m so not ready to confront any issues with over-pursing. I’m happy this way.

It’s all about being happy.

Yesterday’s Handbag: Vintage Gucci: “G. Love”