While this year many of us celebrated differently than we have in years past, scaling back our gatherings or cancelling them all together, the holiday season has still been a time for us to be thankful for our families both near and far. One of the ways in which we show or gratitude for those that are most special to us is giving gifts. And while sometimes it can be the small gestures that mean a lot or simply the thought behind a gift, as handbag lovers we can all appreciate receiving (or gifting ourselves) a little bit of luxury during the holiday season. Though I discussed earlier this month that bags just haven’t excited me as much this year as in years past, I did gift myself a new carry this holiday season that I have yet to fully divulge to you all.
Over the summer when lockdown restrictions in NYC had eased up a bit and I began to take part in more outdoor activities I realized that the bags I was reaching for had less to do with my overall outfit and more to do with the function they served. Additionally, as I began to dress a lot more casually than ever before, I realized a need in my collection for an everyday bag that was more sporty in style than some of my other carries. I slowly started toying with the idea of a nylon bag, purely for its easy to clean nature and dressed down characteristics and of course I immediately thought of Prada’s iconic Nylon. I toyed with the idea of a Prada Nylon messenger or a backpack, but when I brought home my French bulldog puppy Dudley in November, I knew a belt bag was the way to go purely because tending to a tiny puppy requires my hands to be free at all times!
I consulted the resale market as I wanted to stay within a budget and I was able to gift myself a Prada Montagna Tessuto Nylon belt bag just in time for Christmas. It arrived in early December and although it’s not the most exciting or stunning new carry, it is incredibly functional and I am really happy with my purchase. It’s larger inside than I thought it would be (truthfully I wish it was a tad smaller) and I love that there are two small pockets on either side of the main compartment. I use the tiny pockets to store my keys for easy access which makes life with my new little monster much easier. While I hope that 2021 brings me a fun new carry I am happy with the bag I gifted myself this season and the best part is I know it will get a lot of use (really, it already has!).
What did you get this holiday season?
Congrats on your new puppy!
After a long hiatus, I gifted myself a few fun handbag/accessory items this year: Chloe Tess chain wallet, Fendi pico bag/charm, and a Coach Willis 18 satchel. Here’s to 2021!
Dudley! He’s adorable. So tiny at the end of the leash. Hope you two have many happy years together.
I gifted myself a YSL puffer bag it’s so buttery soft and gorgeous didn’t want to overspend on a more expensive bag this year with all this uncertainty
Very cute dog! ? Considering one myself…
To celebrate the end of 2020, I purchased the new Louis Vuitton Cabas Zippé GM in eclipse and the Pochette Discovery GM in Macassar. Also a cute Gucci jacket.
Love them both!
I got the LV Mini Sac Plat. I have been talking myself into not hetting it but once my local LV had it in stock, how could I resist? ?
Super cute bag! Congratulations!
Your new pup is ADORABLE! Congrats (and on the belt bag too.)
I toyed between the BV Jodie and Loewe Puzzle (for the backpack option) but got neither and instead, bought a new Samsung Note 20. Still undecided…
Precision gifts are a thing in my family. We always make sure we know what the receiver wants and needs and there are very few misses that have happened.
Le BF got me a body pillow and felt slippers to keep me cozy and warm. Mind you, this is the guy I had to ask top stop buying me jewelry…he’s good at jewelry and gets it right every time but for practical presents, he just asks me what I need. 😀
Mum got me a MJ makeup bag, earphones and money which I wisely spent on a couple of bills, snow boots and some furniture from Ikea. Oh, and a -50% sale find Coach wallet (a style I love but I want to switch to a different, lighter color) and a preloved TB Ella Tote to replace my LC LP MLH.
All in all, the makeup bag was the only thing that I didn’t necessarily need but I still love it and will definitely use it as well – it has a bunny print on it and I love bunnies.
BV Mini Pouch. Its small, functional in my life, and cute.
I treated myself to a cute little MCM bag that I saw at a consignment store for Christmas. I get compliments on it every time I carry it. I was given a Nordstrom gift card so I used it at Nordstrom Rack to purchase a pair of Moschino sunglasses.
Nothing. I’m saving my money.
I got a longchamp le pliage neo lgp small tote for everyday use and a medium black one for work. Super lightweight and incredibly functional bags. I feel super chic when I wear them. RIP Philippe Cassegrain (creator of the Longchamp pliage and founder of brand, who dies from COVID ?)
Adorable little sweet baby! Can’t stand it!
Got one myself a few months back. Best dogs.
A frenchie and a new bag is like a slice of heaven.
Frenchies really are the best! One of a kind! Congrats on your new baby!
My “Merry Christmas to Me” season usually begins Nov. 1. And as always, the list of what I bought myself is too long to mention.” ?
My first contemporary and elegant evening bag…a Taxidermy python box with signature sculptural horn ornament on a long gold chain. My husband gifted me (and scored big points). Wearing it for special events to come. It’s a forever piece.
Sounds lovely and such a special gift!
Goyard St. Louis PM tote in black. Holds so much, yet light as a feather. Love it!
I got a Gucci Ophidia GG French Flap wallet for myself – had been eyeing a french flap for years due to the many slots in a compact size. Since my birthday is also during the holidays and I had returned a gift I will never use, I also snagged a medium tan Telfar shopping bag, will be good for everyday use when I have to haul stuff.
I treated myself to a Givenchy, Chloe, Phillip Lim and Gucci bags. A very Merry Christmas to me lol
As my birthday is two days before Christmas, and I also turned 50 last year, I thought this was the moment to gift myself my first Chanel bag. I kept it modest, with a pre-loved navy lambskin, silver hardware WOC. And I am so happy with it. Can’t wait to wear it once we can get out again!
Adorable pup