A Perfect Bag

Buy the Bag Loot

2012-01-15T12:20:00.005-05:00

Yesterday with my $5 Power Hour ticket, I went to Housing Works Buy the Bag Warehouse sale.

* Two 80s style sweaters. One had faux fur and beads and the other just had beads. Embellishments easily removed.
* One Leather Longchamp Handbag
* One giant Timbuk2 Messenger Bag
* One vintage bed sheet to be up cycled into a summer dress
* One Striped Cashmere Cardigan
* One Turquoise ECHO silk scarf
* One 80s style silk blouse
* One crazy faux fur hat
* One Blue and Gold Infinity Scarf

All this for one power hour ticket + $25 buy the bag fee + $10 car service there because it was too damn cold to bike there. I think I did pretty good ... Everything is in pristine condition especially the Longchamp handbag.

Bowl of fruit was not purchased at the event.

Bag Fast Is Over

2012-01-01T11:35:00.002-05:00

The goal for 2011 was to save up enough money (by not purchasing any bags) to get a Goyard Bag.

Sometime in June, I found a Goyard Bag at a local thrift store. I fondled it and thought it was either the real deal or a very good fake. I decided to break the bag fast. I made it through about 6 months before I broke and bought this $16 Goyard Bag.

As we enter 2012, I am still not sure if it is a real Goyard. A few people have declared that it is most likely is. More importantly, o was real enough for me to satisfy my goal of a Goyard Bag. And thankfully, the purchase didn't end the root of my resolve - No Bags in 2011.

A Message for the President

2011-10-10T22:10:00.001-04:00

Fall is Almost Here

2011-09-12T23:06:00.002-04:00

Remember

2011-09-11T21:42:00.001-04:00

Bikes for Fashion Week

2011-09-10T13:05:00.005-04:00

Photos from WNYC. Check them and more out here.

Break in Bag Fast

2011-07-01T20:02:00.003-04:00

I made through 6 months without purchasing one single bag. Today. I bought a bag for one of my dogs. It felt weird to have a new bag. Ursula is gonna love it. Thank you Joan at PS9.

Goyard On the Street

2011-06-30T20:01:00.000-04:00

Spotted on Bedford Avenue.

Another Upgrade to My Bike

2011-06-29T23:14:00.003-04:00

New Front Wheel. I think vintage green is looking pretty good.

View from my Bike

2011-06-28T23:12:00.000-04:00

VALENCIA'S Gotcha Day

2011-06-27T07:20:00.003-04:00

Six years ago, this evening VALENCIA became part of my life.

No Bag Sunday - Sparklers!

2011-06-26T23:57:00.003-04:00

Happy Pride

2011-06-25T23:53:00.002-04:00

While I don't think G*D Hates Bags, I know he loves people who take hate and twists it around to funny. I would totally get this bag if not for the bag fast. Don't let that stop you, buy one here.

And yeah, New York politicians for doing the right thing.

Last of It

2011-06-24T23:51:00.001-04:00

Well, for a little while.

More of It

2011-06-23T23:50:00.000-04:00

That Time of Year

2011-06-22T09:42:00.004-04:00

Saturday was the last day of the Melissa Sample Sale.

Look what I scored! A pair of Vivienne Westwood Anglomania flats for rainy summer days.

It's Simple

2011-06-21T18:34:00.001-04:00

More Of It

2011-06-20T10:23:00.002-04:00

Leopard version in action.

No Bag Sunday - Ferry to India

2011-06-19T10:19:00.001-04:00

Today, I took my bike on the new Ferry to India Street. I waited nearly an hour for a trip for a trip that would have take 10 minutes on my bike. That said, it was well worth the wait. It is great to have Ferry Service in Williamsburg. I would pay to take it to Downtown Brooklyn, Governors Island and Manhattan.

High Line

2011-06-18T10:17:00.000-04:00

It took the Melissa sample sale to get me to the High Line. It is quite awesome, the High Line. Go check it out!

More Of It

2011-06-17T10:15:00.000-04:00

Again It Bag

2011-06-16T22:45:00.002-04:00

More of the It Bag

2011-06-15T22:44:00.001-04:00

I Love this Bag

2011-06-14T22:43:00.000-04:00

The New IT Bag for Me

2011-06-13T22:12:00.001-04:00

It's the Celine Luggage Bag. And this is the first of many posts featuring the various styles of this bag. I really love it.

No Bag Sunday - Street Art

2011-06-12T22:11:00.002-04:00

Art project or the best direct mail piece ever.

No Bag Sunday - Vintage Green Edition

2011-05-15T23:00:00.001-04:00

Yup, I have finally named my bike ... Please meet Vintage Green. I rode her to International Contemporary Furniture Fair at the Javits Center today.

No Bag Sunday - Street Art

2011-05-08T23:03:00.001-04:00

Cute Vintage Lunch Bag

2011-05-06T14:13:00.000-04:00

No need to bring lunch on Pizza Friday!

Cinco De Mayo

2011-05-05T14:02:00.003-04:00

The Unofficial Community Board 1 Public Safety Committee Ladies' Auxiliary gathered for the monthly Community Board 1 Public Safety Meeting. Ribbons where worn by all the ladies.

For details of the meeting, visit Miss Heather's blog.

Bike Pad

2011-05-04T22:55:00.002-04:00

A little something to keep the doggies safe when riding around.

Sweet Bag from the Japanese Book Store

2011-05-03T22:54:00.002-04:00

Who's In the First Row?

2011-05-02T22:52:00.002-04:00

That's my photo in the first row of Google Images (Large.) Here's the original post.

No Bag Sunday - Partying in the Park

2011-05-01T22:50:00.000-04:00

This one is for Miss Mousey Brown.

Bag Fast @ the 4 Month Mark

2011-04-30T08:25:00.004-04:00

It's a little hard to believe I haven't bought a bag for 4 long months. I am 1/3 of the way through my bag fast. And more importantly I have about 1/3 of the cash for my Goyard bag. It feels good.

PS I can't believe it took me like 3 months to come up with a good name for this project.

Comme des Garcons Tote

2011-04-29T13:46:00.002-04:00

I wish I could add this bag to my collection. Sadly, I cannot because of Bag Fast 2011.

Thrift Store Find

2011-04-28T08:13:00.001-04:00

A lovely yellow clutch spotted on another Bushwick trip.

Oddly Appealling

2011-04-27T20:57:00.001-04:00

On the Streets

2011-04-26T09:20:00.000-04:00

Bingo Monday?

2011-04-25T09:24:00.000-04:00

Who's in for tonight? Or another night?

No Bag Sunday - Happy Easter!

2011-04-24T09:23:00.000-04:00

Spring Cape

2011-04-23T09:18:00.001-04:00

This arrived in the mail. I LOVE it.

Fancy Fanny Bag

2011-04-22T09:17:00.000-04:00

Polka Dots

2011-04-21T09:15:00.002-04:00

I can't resist them. This jacket was purchased on my Bushwick Thrift Adventure last weekend.

Rainy Day Bags

2011-04-20T10:08:00.001-04:00

Created with discarded umbrellas.
Donate your broken umbrellas at Handmade Coop in Bushwick.

Strange Vintage Clutch

2011-04-19T22:07:00.000-04:00

Mixing Patterns

2011-04-18T22:05:00.001-04:00

No Bag Sunday - Living Dangerously

2011-04-17T22:49:00.000-04:00

Open Container of Iced Coffee + Bike Riding

Kate Spade Every Time

2011-04-16T22:46:00.000-04:00

Love this bag.

And wishing one of Valencia's biggest fan - Suzanne - a great adventure with her new employer - Kate Spade.

Tax Day

2011-04-15T22:48:00.000-04:00

Glad I don't owe this year ... Can't wait to be done paying back taxes.

Back Bike Bag

2011-04-14T22:45:00.001-04:00

Love it!

Orla Kiely Tote

2011-04-13T22:44:00.000-04:00

I can't resist these bags.

Yarn Crawl Tote

2011-04-12T22:42:00.003-04:00

Another one I would have purchased. A steal at fifteen dollars.

Ethnic Totes

2011-04-11T22:40:00.002-04:00

If it wasn't for the bag fast, I would have purchased for sure.

No Bag Sunday - Hyperbolic

2011-04-10T22:39:00.001-04:00

Travel Bags

2011-04-09T22:38:00.001-04:00

Bag Fast Part 2

2011-04-08T11:27:00.000-04:00

Another little something I would have purchased.

Bag Fast

2011-04-07T11:26:00.002-04:00

I would have purchased this if I wasn't on my Bag Fast for 2011. No bags so far.

My Childhood Travel Case

2011-04-06T11:24:00.001-04:00

Spotted at the Brooklyn Flea this past weekend.

Crafty Tuesday!

2011-04-05T11:23:00.000-04:00

Ribbons

2011-04-04T11:18:00.001-04:00

To be crafted for The UNofficial Community Board 1 Public Safety Committee Ladies’ Auxiliary.

No Bag Sunday - Fresh Flowers

2011-04-03T13:49:00.001-04:00

Flowers and greens from yesterday's farmer's market. Spring is on it's way.

DIY Alexander Wang meets H&M

2011-04-02T13:46:00.003-04:00

I finally took a photo of my little DIY/PS I Made This project. It has gotten the Williamsburg Gays seal of approval.

Crochet Bike On Bedford

2011-04-01T13:39:00.000-04:00

I forgot to post this here but I did get it posted here.

Knitting is for Pussies

2011-03-31T13:33:00.004-04:00

Only a crochet would say that.

Olek is bringing crochet to the street like the child's bike on Bedford Avenue this winter. Check her show at Christopher Henry Gallery.

Perfect Spring Shoes

2011-03-30T22:03:00.002-04:00

Bought a pair last year and loved them. Over Winter I found another pair at Buffalo Exchange. I really love them. Perfect with walking shorts, capri jeans, floral dresses and so much more.

Belated Happy Birthday Brody

2011-03-30T09:58:00.002-04:00

And rest in peace Fric. Sorry, no photo.

Goal Blouse

2011-03-29T09:53:00.001-04:00

You might have noticed that I am doing Weight Watchers again. I have lost about 25 lbs so far. I recently purchased a pair of jeans in a size I hadn't seen in a while. It was a great lift. So I thought when I tried on this blouse during my Upper East Side Thrift Store Tout, I decided to make this my next goal in this journey. It fits but not the way it should. If I stay on track, it should by the time the weather warms up.

Another Tote

2011-03-28T09:40:00.002-04:00

No Bag Sunday - Faux Flowers

2011-03-27T09:39:00.000-04:00

Necklace by Betsey Johnson

2011-03-26T13:32:00.002-04:00

Should I get it?

Earrings by Betsey Johnson

2011-03-25T13:27:00.003-04:00

I have been on the hunt for some earrings from the lovely Miss Betsey Johnson. I got these about a week ago. I think there are grand and have worn more than I thought I would. Should I get the necklace?

Prada Sunglasses

2011-03-24T21:12:00.002-04:00

I think I need these frames.

Staycation I Miss You

2011-03-23T18:46:00.002-04:00

Today's the day reality returned and the buzz of my staycation ended.

Oh, Orla ... I love your Prints

2011-03-22T18:44:00.000-04:00

Back to Work

2011-03-21T18:43:00.000-04:00

Gonna make lunch and bring it to work.

No Bag Sunday - Faux Flowers

2011-03-20T12:58:00.003-04:00

Go See It!

2011-03-19T12:52:00.001-04:00

At the Film Forum till the end of March.

Loving those Handles

2011-03-18T10:10:00.001-04:00

Rules for a Staycation

2011-03-17T10:05:00.000-04:00

Usually all rules are suspended during vacations just like you can indulge in what you gave up for Lent on Sundays. I ask can I suspend them for a staycation?

A Tote I would have Bought

2011-03-16T10:02:00.000-04:00

But I took a pledge and there will be no bags purchased in 2011.

Window Dressing

2011-03-15T22:17:00.003-04:00

I am pretty sure this is window features 80s Esprit. I caught it while watching an episode of Miami Vice.

Abandoned Tote

2011-03-14T22:11:00.001-04:00

I never know what to do when I see a tote just hanging there. Is this the universe's way of saying here's a bag? I didn't take this one.

No Bag Sunday - Spring is Close

2011-03-13T08:41:00.002-04:00

Fun Tote on a Sea of Pillows

2011-03-12T08:40:00.000-05:00

Stylish Rain Poncho

2011-03-11T19:52:00.002-05:00

Think I might have to get this ... but not for over $500.

Arts & Crafts

2011-03-10T19:50:00.000-05:00

I added this flower to my sample sale Le Sportsac. I like it.

A Passion for Fashion

2011-03-09T22:24:00.003-05:00

Wallet Found

2011-03-08T23:27:00.003-05:00

Look what I got for $15 .... Marc Jacobs Wallet. Sometimes thrifting works out.

Found Bag

2011-03-07T21:20:00.003-05:00

Why or why do you tempt me?

No Bag Sunday

2011-03-06T19:18:00.004-05:00

My interpretation of my inspiration.

Stripe-y Saturday

2011-03-05T22:19:00.002-05:00

Fluorescence Friday

2011-03-04T20:53:00.004-05:00

That was a little hard but I found it.

Tapestry Thursday

2011-03-03T20:51:00.001-05:00

This is getting to be fun!

Wald Wednesday

2011-03-02T22:32:00.002-05:00

Big thanks to my favorite bike shop - B's Bike on Driggs Avenue, Greenpoint - for adding this oversized Wald basket to my bike. They also fixed my gears and tuned up my bike.

Tory Tuesday

2011-03-01T22:20:00.000-05:00

Messenger Monday

2011-02-28T12:29:00.001-05:00

I like the idea of this bag but am not sure how it would work in real life with stuff in it.

No Bag Sunday

2011-02-27T13:21:00.000-05:00

Two Favorites

2011-02-26T13:18:00.000-05:00

Goyard Bag & Lynn Yaeger

A Tote Bag I Would Have Purchase

2011-02-25T13:16:00.000-05:00

Even though I have tons are ready.