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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 10:23 AM   #1
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Default My Current Family Portrait - but someone has to go :-( Help please!
So, I've spent the day taking photos of all sorts of stuff and decided to get an updated family portrait of my collection .

There's been a lot of changes since I last did this and I need to downsize even further.

So someone has to go, and I really cannot decide who .

I them all so much, but I NEEEEED to get a red flap. And that will be it for me (unless I win the lottery or get a job)
It's a finance thing, sadly .

Anyway, here they are! (and sorry - I still don't know how to put in big pics

From top left: (I think I've got the names right, finally!)
Timeless Washed Caviar Tote: Le Marais holdall (much used and a little saggy because I've run out of stuffing!)
Jumbo Pink Caviar Kelly: Mademoiselle: Vintage XL Lambskin Flap
Black 05 Anniversary 227 Reissue: White 05 Anniversary 227 Reissue: Classic Black Lambskin Jumbo
Classic Lambskin WoC: Punk Clutch

Family Nov 09 sml.jpg

Big Bags
Big bags.jpg

Misc
Mixed.jpg

Reissues, Flaps and Little Ones
Reissues & Flaps.jpg

The two whites for comparison of colours
Whites.jpg

Please help me decide who's to go. They're all so special, but something's gotta give.
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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 10:25 AM   #2
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I loveee your collection! Especially the reissues. I would get rid of the clutch since you have the black WOC. Or the vintage white one.
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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 10:29 AM   #3
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You have a lovely collection! I love particularly the Mademoiselle bag!
I agree with nycgirl330 about selling off the vintage white one.
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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 10:29 AM   #4
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What a fabulous classic collection, Carole. Must be difficult to let one go. If it were up to me then I'd get rid of the Mademoiselle tote.

Is that your puppy in your avatar? Very cute
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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 10:30 AM   #5
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I LOVE your clutch!!! if you want to sell it, I'd be happy to take it off your hands ha but seriously, I would get rid of anything in the vintage section under Misc. pictures, especially the white one or the black patent small one...
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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 10:37 AM   #6
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I think you have a well rounded and amazing collection, with the leather and choice of hw. It's a tough choice but I vote for the mademoiselle to go. The rest of them are really special in its own way. GL making the decision, I know its tough
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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 10:40 AM   #7
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What a lovely collection, I can imagine that this is a really tough decision.
If I had to pick I would let go the vintage white one or/and the Mademoiselle.
Good luck!
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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 10:40 AM   #8
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Can someone make them big?

The shiny Mademoiselle is my most used and fave tbh, so she'll be staying.
Vintage XL White is my most recent purchase - she needed some TLC and scrubbed up beautifully.

I can actually think of reasons to keep ALL of them, but sadly this cannot be. I jumped throough hoops to get most of them too.

I'll shut up now and wait for the thread to develop while I go to bed!!!



Yes Nat, that's Kita, my baby girl Shiba-Inu. I've been hassling DH for 2 years now, and finally, FINALLY I got what I wanted Another financial reason for getting rid of a bag.

*sigh*
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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 10:41 AM   #9
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For me I would depart with the top one on the right.. to me there"s nothing really special about it but maybe I am wrong.
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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 10:49 AM   #10
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One of the ons on the top , probally the right side. The rest are gorgeous! I love the pink Kelly and the Mademoiselle
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Yes Nat, that's Kita, my baby girl Shiba-Inu. I've been hassling DH for 2 years now, and finally, FINALLY I got what I wanted Another financial reason for getting rid of a bag.

*sigh*
Congratulations Carole, your adorable Kita was certainly worth the long wait.
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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 10:56 AM   #12
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One of the big ones could go.
Keep the vintage ones.
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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 10:58 AM   #13
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Here you go Expat, I'll try to make them big for you :



Big bags:



Misc



Reissues, Flaps and little ones:



The two whites for comparison of colours:

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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 11:01 AM   #14
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I would let Mademoiselle go since you have quite a few black bags there already. You can always use the Pink Kelly, Black WOC & Punk Clutch to replace the Mademoiselle for nights. You also have enough other black day bags to go by.
However, realistically, Reissues and Jumbo Flap are more likely to generate buying interests and bring in good bucks.
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Old Nov 6th, 2009, 11:12 AM   #15
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You have a wonderful collection. Pick the bag that you can live without & let that bag go. Personally, I'd get rid of Le Marais holdall, lambskin WOC, & timeless washed caviar tote in that order.
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