2015 resolution - shopping from my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[thedseer]

Question: how does everyone store their bags? Do you use the boxes? Use dust bags? Have a specific closet/cabinet for it? Love to hear how others take care of their collection.

I keep mine in dustbags on a bookshelf in the closet of one of our spare rooms. Our his and hers master closets are tiny, so at most I will keep a few in there, but it's easier to have it all in one place. However, I would like to be more minimalistic so the hope is that it will eventually all fit in my master closet, small though it is. Plus eventually that spare room will be a kid's room

 

[eggtartapproved]

Hi bakeacookie! I have a Chanel navy blue WOC with brushed gold hardware and I use it a lot. I agree with AmorNChanel on all points. I think that you have to manage your expectations of the bag because it is not a bag, it is a wallet on a chain. When I carry the WOC, I don't have any wallet or card case on me, I use the features of the WOC for that. I am a light packer so I don't have problems with small bags. I only carry a phone, my LV pochette cles, a lipstick, some tissue paper and a small pack of blotting papers from Bobbi Brown. I use it for quick errands, going to the open air markets/ flea markets and for travelling. I mostly wear it as a crossbody. I don't like it as a clutch. I would rather use a real clutch if the occassion calls for it.

I used to have a Prada document holder. I bought the Prada because like you, I found the WOC too expensive. Prada disappointed me. The stitching on the strap was not consistent and rough that it damaged a really nice delicate sweater of mine when I carried it crossbody. I also found it difficult to close with two snap closures on the front. The bag has found a new home. I sold it only 3 months after I purchased it. What I learned is to never settle. If you feel that the WOC is useful for your lifestyle then it will be a winner for you. Ask yourself as well if buying the WOC will stop you from buying other similar bags coz if it does, then it will be a good purchase for you.

I hope this helps and good luck!

Gorgeous! Man, with all these channels, I better not wander into the Chanel clubhouse - I have made a point to stay away from there haha. Sorry to hear the Prada was disappointing, but glad you were able to sell it.

Question: how does everyone store their bags? Do you use the boxes? Use dust bags? Have a specific closet/cabinet for it? Love to hear how others take care of their collection.

I store them in their dustbags with stuffing, upright, and then my clutches are lined up along a shelf, also stuffed and in dustbags if available. I fold my nylon bags and I will fold some totes, depending on design and material, just because I am running out of room. I try not to put anything on top of a bag but if I dont' have enough room, I'll throw a light bag along a more structured one - I've stacked a bag on top of this KS one because she's so sturdy, but I do try to avoid it.

 

[msd_bags]

Question: how does everyone store their bags? Do you use the boxes? Use dust bags? Have a specific closet/cabinet for it? Love to hear how others take care of their collection.

I bought this book cabinet last year specifically for my growing bag collection then. I wanted glass since my original intention was to put the bags on display. But alas, that was not going to happen! I acquired so many that they would not fit if displayed stuffed. So I had to settle for storing them in their dustbags. Dust accumulates fast where I live so they need protection even if they are inside this cabinet. Oh, and I'm lucky a friend gave me a cup full of silica gel for moisture peotection! Also, with the number, I have no choice but to stack them, but I choose which one to stack on top of another. My more expensive designer bags are in my wardrobe cabinet.

 

[bibliothekarin]

Question: how does everyone store their bags? Do you use the boxes? Use dust bags? Have a specific closet/cabinet for it? Love to hear how others take care of their collection.

I keep most of mine in their dust bags (if they have them) on the top shelf of my closet. I also have a hanging purse storage container from Bed Bath and Beyond that can store up to 8 bags. It works best for flatter, smaller bags, so I'm going to switch some stuff around to fit better. I also have two bags that are sitting on my shoe shelf, so I need to rearrange some stuff to fit better.

 

[Mimmy]

dcooney, msd and lou thanks for the bag love!

Ebby and eggtart thanks for the bag and weather 😎 compliments. I worried a little about posting the pic; I thought I might get some snowballs thrown at me, lol! 😄

bag heaven, your woc is gorgeous!

Question: how does everyone store their bags? Do you use the boxes? Use dust bags? Have a specific closet/cabinet for it? Love to hear how others take care of their collection.

I store my bags in their dust bags with stuffing in them on shelves in my closet. So far I have enough room that they can be stored upright without stacking them. I do fold my Le Pliage (I only have one).

 

[dcooney4]

Amor-your dd must be delighted with her new bag.
Bag heaven- your bags are beautiful .
As far as storage goes mine are stuffed and in dust bags. They are in white cubes standing up right.

 

[swags]

I bought these cubes that make a shelf from target a few years ago and keep 2 bags in a cube inside their dustbags and stuffed with the exception of the lv speedy. I packed that flat, the way it came when I bought it.


Also wanted to mention that I am doing really well in my resolution of shopping my closet and not buying more bags but its only January 2nd!

 

[dcooney4]

I bought these cubes that make a shelf from target a few years ago and keep 2 bags in a cube inside their dustbags and stuffed with the exception of the lv speedy. I packed that flat, the way it came when I bought it.


Also wanted to mention that I am doing really well in my resolution of shopping my closet and not buying more bags but its only January 2nd!

I bought my cubes at target too.

 

[DivaNC]

It's great you were able to see it and get it off your mind. Sometimes I think the 'want' I have for some things is because I haven't seen it irl and the idea of it is more awesome than it usually is in realty. Now you will have no regrets or be thinking 'what if' =) and great for not settling!

So true, I can have tunnel vision when I want something and it's like nothing can snap me out of it. I'm really trying to get this behavior under control and rationalize my purchases. This is going to be a tough year indeed.

 

[AmorNChanel]

Thanks! I'll see if I can try one on.

What's the price of the camellia one in USD? The U.S. site won't load for me here. Just want to ensure there still is a price difference.

I think the camellia is $2,100 in USD. The boy woc is $2,400 and the one with the big CCs in caviar is less. Maybe $1,900 but don't quote me. I haven't been on the Chanel threads for a while and can't remember the prices after the last price increase. Some one correct me if I am wrong. Good luck!

 

[JennyErin]

I like the color of your LP. How do you all store them? All folded up?

Thank you lou. This is the only LC I have that can fold and I also use her as a gym bag so usually she just lays around my room until I need her, which is usually a couple times a week.

First "test" of the year. Today I got two packages, one was a cosmetic bag that I had ordered right before Christmas and was expecting; the other large package was a complete surprise as I hadn't ordered any other bags. I checked the UPS label and it was from Longchamp uh-oh!

Backstory: I had been lusting over the Le Foulonne tote in Vermillion, literally thinking about this bag everyday for six months, but I told myself to wait until the Longchamp sale started as I may get lucky and catch it at a lower price. Sale started and this beauty was not included, so I took the bait and ordered it online. However, over the weekend I started having second thoughts, so I called their CS bright and early the following Monday (Dec 29th) and cancelled my order. I was so happy that I had avoided another hasty purchase and told myself that I should wait until summer and if I still wanted the bag then I could try again.

So lo and behold, when this bad boy showed up on my doorstep, I thought this must be a sign for me to have the bag. I could preview the bag and if I loved it, I would call CS and just have them charge my card again, if I didn't I would request a mailing slip. The packaging was heavily dented and damaged, I think a bigger box was placed on top of it. Regardless, I opened up the outside package to find that the green Longchamp box was crushed and ripped open on one side but I continued to open it to see my long-loved tote. I was so disappointed. The leather is beautiful and supple, but the color isn't as vibrant as in the web pic, the glazing was slightly damaged on one handle and there were creases in the leather, front and back from shipping damage. I really examined the bag for 20 minutes to decide if I could love the differences/flaws but I can't. Back it goes--- I'm on my way to UPS to return the bag.

I'm happy that I was able to finally see the bag so I can stop agonizing over it, and I'm proud of myself for not settling and keeping a bag that I don't love 100%. Hopefully, I can continue to make better decisions regarding purchases throughout the rest of the year.

Diva that sucks that it seemed like handbag fate, but just didn't work out. But good for you for sending it back!

Great choice.


So pretty. Great pop of color against all that white snow. Stay warm.


Great decision and good job!


Speaking of LC. Yesterday I took DD shopping for snow shoes and a dress for a wedding later this month. No luck with snow shoes or the dress, but I found a small Le Pilage cuir in chocolate brown that she loved so it came home with us. Last year I came across a bright red cuir in medium but it was bigger than I wanted so it went back. I have been thinking about the cuir since then but wanted to wait until I saw something in the size and color I wanted and on sale. This was close to fitting the bill but I resisted, but since DD loved it, how could I not take it home. She said I could borrow it (although I wouldn't since she only has four bags). So I can safely say this one doesn't count for 2015, and it was so much fun buying it for her. By the way, I resisted the le cuir pouch in fuschia...lol

Thank you Amor how special for your DD and good for you for resisting but giving her something so special!

 

[AmorNChanel]

Thanks for all the Cole Haan love. The wallet is huge on the inside and red leather on the inside. It has more pockets in this wallet then I know what to do with, but I wanted to be able to tell my brother I am already using it.

If I recall correctly, your brother has gifted a bag to you in the past too. So sweet of your brother. Red interior sounds divine.

Happy New Year, everyone! January 2 and already on page 17! I can't keep up! I am trying to be online less as well, but want to pop in and say hello.

I just went through my purse shelf again and straightened everything out. I got out a purse to use now that I love but hadn't used yet in the fall/winter. And I decided to part with a Hayden-Harnett purse because the shape just doesn't work even though the leather is to die for. I'm hoping to avoid shopping mistakes this year.

Off to a great start!

Thank you AmorNChanel! It is so nice to know that we are all in this together That alone makes me feel confident that I can do it

I am not a good photographer but here is a picture of my classic black boy in smooth calf with ruthenium from this season's boy choices. Like you, I also initially took home a metallic calf blue perforated boy with matte silver hardware. I wanted something different but then realized as soon as I got home that what good will the bag bring me if I won't be using it that often. I exchanged it the next day. From now on, I promise to stay true to my preferences and to trust my gut feeling.

Yes, you can do it! This is one of the best thread ever. Your boy is stunning ❤️❤️❤️. I will just live my boy dreams vicariously through you. I still love Chanel but have learned to restrain myself this past year. Admittedly, I did refocused my funds elsewhere instead so I didn't really save. This year, I will try and do more saving and put it toward an upcoming remodeling project. 😃

 

[JennyErin]

Today my RM Swing gets it's photo op at the beach. It weighs 2 lbs empty, but the leather is so luscious, it's a keeper; at least for now.
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As always Mimmy gorgeous pic and gorgeous bag!!

Ludmilla and JennyErin - longchamps all ways look great and work well in bad weather .
Mimmy- cute bag and as always a great photo.
Lots of great posts today. Everyone is off to a great start.

Thank you dc!

This is a stunning bag,yslvchanel!



Love this Le Pliage, JennyErin! Such a great color.

Thank you Mimmy!

So pretty! I love using long champ during rainy/snowy days! Stay warm!!

Thank you I'm trying haha, I'm always freezing.

 

[JennyErin]

Jenny - we are bag twins on that red Longchamp! Very apt for the weather you have.

Mimmy - that Swing looks pretty!

Yeah bag twins yes my LCs see a lot of use at this time of year.

Thank you AmorNChanel! It is so nice to know that we are all in this together That alone makes me feel confident that I can do it

I am not a good photographer but here is a picture of my classic black boy in smooth calf with ruthenium from this season's boy choices. Like you, I also initially took home a metallic calf blue perforated boy with matte silver hardware. I wanted something different but then realized as soon as I got home that what good will the bag bring me if I won't be using it that often. I exchanged it the next day. From now on, I promise to stay true to my preferences and to trust my gut feeling.

Hi bakeacookie! I have a Chanel navy blue WOC with brushed gold hardware and I use it a lot. I agree with AmorNChanel on all points. I think that you have to manage your expectations of the bag because it is not a bag, it is a wallet on a chain. When I carry the WOC, I don't have any wallet or card case on me, I use the features of the WOC for that. I am a light packer so I don't have problems with small bags. I only carry a phone, my LV pochette cles, a lipstick, some tissue paper and a small pack of blotting papers from Bobbi Brown. I use it for quick errands, going to the open air markets/ flea markets and for travelling. I mostly wear it as a crossbody. I don't like it as a clutch. I would rather use a real clutch if the occassion calls for it.

I used to have a Prada document holder. I bought the Prada because like you, I found the WOC too expensive. Prada disappointed me. The stitching on the strap was not consistent and rough that it damaged a really nice delicate sweater of mine when I carried it crossbody. I also found it difficult to close with two snap closures on the front. The bag has found a new home. I sold it only 3 months after I purchased it. What I learned is to never settle. If you feel that the WOC is useful for your lifestyle then it will be a winner for you. Ask yourself as well if buying the WOC will stop you from buying other similar bags coz if it does, then it will be a good purchase for you.

I hope this helps and good luck!

Wow bag heaven!! Just a peek at your collection and I can't wait to see more! Gorgeous bags!!

Great choice! and stay warm and safe! They're calling for a storm watch here.

It's great you were able to see it and get it off your mind. Sometimes I think the 'want' I have for some things is because I haven't seen it irl and the idea of it is more awesome than it usually is in realty. Now you will have no regrets or be thinking 'what if' =) and great for not settling!


Aww, that's so sweet of your DD to offer to lend it to you =) I'm sure she was really thrilled to get it, and you're still good for 2015! hehe. Great job resisiting the fuschia!

You too egg! It's gotten very cold her today and a lot of snow.

Question: how does everyone store their bags? Do you use the boxes? Use dust bags? Have a specific closet/cabinet for it? Love to hear how others take care of their collection.

I store mine in their dustbags or a pillow case if I don't like the dustbag they came with. Then they are placed wherever I can find room in my closet, I am running out of room haha!

 

[AmorNChanel]

Hi bakeacookie! I have a Chanel navy blue WOC with brushed gold hardware and I use it a lot. I agree with AmorNChanel on all points. I think that you have to manage your expectations of the bag because it is not a bag, it is a wallet on a chain. When I carry the WOC, I don't have any wallet or card case on me, I use the features of the WOC for that. I am a light packer so I don't have problems with small bags. I only carry a phone, my LV pochette cles, a lipstick, some tissue paper and a small pack of blotting papers from Bobbi Brown. I use it for quick errands, going to the open air markets/ flea markets and for travelling. I mostly wear it as a crossbody. I don't like it as a clutch. I would rather use a real clutch if the occassion calls for it.

I used to have a Prada document holder. I bought the Prada because like you, I found the WOC too expensive. Prada disappointed me. The stitching on the strap was not consistent and rough that it damaged a really nice delicate sweater of mine when I carried it crossbody. I also found it difficult to close with two snap closures on the front. The bag has found a new home. I sold it only 3 months after I purchased it. What I learned is to never settle. If you feel that the WOC is useful for your lifestyle then it will be a winner for you. Ask yourself as well if buying the WOC will stop you from buying other similar bags coz if it does, then it will be a good purchase for you.

I hope this helps and good luck!

Lambskin...swoon...so pretty!

Question: how does everyone store their bags? Do you use the boxes? Use dust bags? Have a specific closet/cabinet for it? Love to hear how others take care of their collection.

I keep mine stuffed in their dust bags on shelves just for bags. I have the ikea pax system and really like it. If you intend to keep them on a top shelf, I used to use these shelf dividers to section off the self in order to the bags more organized. Something to think about. Here's a pic I found on the net.

Amor-your dd must be delighted with her new bag.

Bag heaven- your bags are beautiful .

As far as storage goes mine are stuffed and in dust bags. They are in white cubes standing up right.

I don't know who is more excited. Me or DD. It satisfies my desire to buy the bag but someone else will get to enjoy it and not take up space in my closet. Lol...

I bought these cubes that make a shelf from target a few years ago and keep 2 bags in a cube inside their dustbags and stuffed with the exception of the lv speedy. I packed that flat, the way it came when I bought it.

Also wanted to mention that I am doing really well in my resolution of shopping my closet and not buying more bags but its only January 2nd!

One day at a time. Works for me...😃