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

[Denverite]

I'm so sorry to hear about your dog.

I love your collection! I remember your leopard speedy-it is so pretty.

Thank you so much thedseer! Not to go totally off topic but after the passing of our dog, DH and I were able to rescue a dog from a shelter a few months ago and we just love him to pieces! It has definitely helped with the grief. The shelter told us he was 4 years old, but the vet thinks he's just over a year. Nobody is certain as to what kind he is, but it doesn't really matter to us! Here's our new addition

 

[Denverite]

I think I am in the minority. I am more of the less is better at sporting events. So I usually carry a very small SLG. Just to hold my ID, credit card and cash. Lip balm in my pocket. That way I don't have to worry about my purse being knocked around or getting anything spilled on it. (the horror!)

Me too! I've gotten tons of use out of my mini pochettes...just enough room for phone, cards, ID and a Chapstick. My new phone doesn't fit in the mini pochette so I'm looking at the LV milla. I don't even feel guilty since I know it will get tons of use lol. I love being able to grab and go to sporting events, coffee run, grocery store etc.

 

[Denverite]

Has anyone made any changes to their closet or other habits to make shopping in your closet more attractive? I sold off a number of bags this past year and now have all my favorite bags in my closet on an organizer shelf where I can see them. It really helps remind me of my options. Also, it seems the fewer bags I have ,the more I feel I have? Does this make any sense at all?



I read a quote that said something to the effect of "the best way to make sure you enjoy your favorite things each day is to only own your favorite things." I find a lot of truth in this.



The last couple months I have been carrying these two bags almost exclusively--my Mansur Gavriel bucket bag and my Longchamp Le Pliage Neo. The LC is a darker blue than pictured--it's really gorgeous. I took it on a trip to Tokyo last month and was the perfect bag. We did a lot of walking and train travel and it was perfect. Now I'm having a hard time changing out between these two--it reminds me that I really don't need that many bags to begin with when I look at what I actually reach for when I head out the door.



BTW--does anyone know why my pics keep rotating? Ugh!

That's a great quote! Someone else used to have one in their signature that said "it's ok to like a bag and not own it" and that has resonated with me as well.

 

[dcooney4]

Hi again ladies!

I joined this thread at the beginning of the year last year and then had a pretty rough summer (my dog that I loved to death passed away right before my 30th birthday and I took it really hard) and didn't keep up. Things are definitely much better now, so I plan to participate again! I looked at the thread from last year and my goal was to:

"In 2014, I'm hoping to not sell anything and to add 2 or 3 bags that are well thought out. I am going to be searching for a LV Leopard Speedy on the pre-loved market (only at a good price) and I'll be buying a new LV Tivoli PM for my 30th birthday (eek!). I will be very interested to see at the end of next year how I do. I'm hoping this thread will keep me accountable!"

I did get my Leopard Speedy at a good price (yay!) in January 2014 and ended up getting an LV Artsy for my birthday. My birthday was in June and I got the bag in April (of course lol) and I haven't bought a bag since then. I can't even believe it! I have bought a few SLG's and an LV Leopard Stole (which add up, I understand), but no bags!

I did sell a couple of bags, Black Bal PT and AW Rocco, so here's my collection as it stands right now. Very small, but I'm very happy with it:

RM Black Cat MAB
RM Plum MAM w/ Rosegold HW
LV Mono Artsy
LV Leopard Speedy (my favorite)
LV Graffiti Speedy
LV DE Speedy 35

This year, I'm hoping to add a Neverfull and maybe one other bag, either a Givenchy Antigona, RM Black MAM/MAB with rosegold, or maybe a Chloe Paraty? I will be getting the Neverfull for sure since I don't have any totes, and clearly am undecided if I really want/need a second bag for the year. I also have a few smaller purchases on my wishlist: a cosmetic bag, Milla pochette, a cles, and maybe another leopard stole. I'm also going to try to not sell anything again this year since I really do love my collection. I'm hoping this thread will keep me accountable. Sorry for the long post and thanks for reading!

Great goals ! Welcome back ! Can't wait to see your leopard speedy.

 

[dcooney4]

Tuuli35, really like your LP.

TejasMama, gorgeous Le Pliage Neo. Thank you for the MG review. It's a bag I really like, but so hard to get!

Denverite, welcome back. I am so sorry that your dog passed away last year. I remember you because of your member name. I grew up in Denver.

dcooney, my knock around bag is also my nylon Le Pliage. I also have a Coach black canvas monogram hobo with leather shoulder strap that is pretty indestructible. This bag actually got wet once and I put it back in my closet not realizing this. It smelled so strongly of mildew that it was not usable. I tried remedies I found online and on tpf; none of them worked. So I ran it through my washing machine on the hand wash cycle (crazy I know) and it came out beautifully. I applied some leather conditioner to the strap, although it really didn't look like it needed it.

I know some may worry that I should not be allowed to have nice bags after that story!! Overall, I am really careful with my bags though, lol!

Today I kept it really simple. LV mini pochette with dragonne, wrist strap which has made it super functional for me! Inside Jacobs by Marc Jacobs card case (cheapie thing from the MbMJ store) and my new H Silk'In coin purse/compact wallet that I adore!View attachment 2851405

Love this combo! The blue wallet is a stunner.

 

[dcooney4]

Thank you so much thedseer! Not to go totally off topic but after the passing of our dog, DH and I were able to rescue a dog from a shelter a few months ago and we just love him to pieces! It has definitely helped with the grief. The shelter told us he was 4 years old, but the vet thinks he's just over a year. Nobody is certain as to what kind he is, but it doesn't really matter to us! Here's our new addition

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So cute ! You just want to give him a smooch.

 

[thedseer]

Thank you so much thedseer! Not to go totally off topic but after the passing of our dog, DH and I were able to rescue a dog from a shelter a few months ago and we just love him to pieces! It has definitely helped with the grief. The shelter told us he was 4 years old, but the vet thinks he's just over a year. Nobody is certain as to what kind he is, but it doesn't really matter to us! Here's our new addition

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Aww, he is so cute!!

 

[louvigilante]

O.K. Another one late to the party, here goes!


2014-Cleared out closet of underused/unused clothes, shoes and bags. First 8-9 months did great on low buy (mostly because no time between work and family obligations) Then...around October/November I went on a buying binge!! Mostly clothes and bags.
Last purchase was December 29th. I bought the LV Totally PM. Help! (I do love it though)


2015-New here, have been lurking for a couple of days and you dear friends have given me many wonderful ideas and incentives.
I will shop from my purse closet and swap out more often. Luckily I'm a one wallet woman so that makes it easier.
Would like to buy one bag this year, a crossbody. Not sure yet, but really like the LV Eva? What do you think?


Also like the idea of taking pics of outfits each day. Would like to do a no/low buy on clothes. (only need work out stuff and undies)


As far as shoes I'm set for life. LOL Have over a hundred pair. Just need to replace workout tennis every few months.



Thanks everyone! And good luck to us all!!!

Welcome to the group!! Don't have an Eva but they seem very nice small crossbodies.

Hi again ladies!

I joined this thread at the beginning of the year last year and then had a pretty rough summer (my dog that I loved to death passed away right before my 30th birthday and I took it really hard) and didn't keep up. Things are definitely much better now, so I plan to participate again! I looked at the thread from last year and my goal was to:

"In 2014, I'm hoping to not sell anything and to add 2 or 3 bags that are well thought out. I am going to be searching for a LV Leopard Speedy on the pre-loved market (only at a good price) and I'll be buying a new LV Tivoli PM for my 30th birthday (eek!). I will be very interested to see at the end of next year how I do. I'm hoping this thread will keep me accountable!"

I did get my Leopard Speedy at a good price (yay!) in January 2014 and ended up getting an LV Artsy for my birthday. My birthday was in June and I got the bag in April (of course lol) and I haven't bought a bag since then. I can't even believe it! I have bought a few SLG's and an LV Leopard Stole (which add up, I understand), but no bags!

I did sell a couple of bags, Black Bal PT and AW Rocco, so here's my collection as it stands right now. Very small, but I'm very happy with it:

RM Black Cat MAB
RM Plum MAM w/ Rosegold HW
LV Mono Artsy
LV Leopard Speedy (my favorite)
LV Graffiti Speedy
LV DE Speedy 35

This year, I'm hoping to add a Neverfull and maybe one other bag, either a Givenchy Antigona, RM Black MAM/MAB with rosegold, or maybe a Chloe Paraty? I will be getting the Neverfull for sure since I don't have any totes, and clearly am undecided if I really want/need a second bag for the year. I also have a few smaller purchases on my wishlist: a cosmetic bag, Milla pochette, a cles, and maybe another leopard stole. I'm also going to try to not sell anything again this year since I really do love my collection. I'm hoping this thread will keep me accountable. Sorry for the long post and thanks for reading!

I remember you! Welcome back!!! I loved your Speedy. I hope you show it off more this year!

Thank you so much thedseer! Not to go totally off topic but after the passing of our dog, DH and I were able to rescue a dog from a shelter a few months ago and we just love him to pieces! It has definitely helped with the grief. The shelter told us he was 4 years old, but the vet thinks he's just over a year. Nobody is certain as to what kind he is, but it doesn't really matter to us! Here's our new addition

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He's just so cute. So sorry for your loss but glad this little guy came into your life!

 

[louvigilante]

Mimmy - just adore the combo today!

 

[dcooney4]

I still use the saffaino coach tote when I take him to practice, just not to all these competitions. At the competitions my art stuff stays home it's too crowded. I bring a book , phone , glasses, keys ,water bottle , and a small snack and my wallet. If it's a varsity meet it is only about two hours, so for those I might try the wristlet . For the other meets they last 4 to 5 hours and I need all the above. I see Renza's point about carrying my bags more, but this crazy amount of competitions is only for about three months and I love my mz Wallace's to much have to deal with people spilling sodas on them etc. Most people are pretty nice at these things but it is a tight squeeze with lots of people standing and sitting cheering with drinks and food.

 

[Mimmy]

Thank you so much Minny! I just love the mini pochette! I have the new iphone with a bulkier case so sadly it doesn't work for me as well as it did before.

Thanks Denverite! Thanks for reminding me about an iPhone 6 not fitting in this. I guess that would be a reason to get a new bag!

Thank you so much thedseer! Not to go totally off topic but after the passing of our dog, DH and I were able to rescue a dog from a shelter a few months ago and we just love him to pieces! It has definitely helped with the grief. The shelter told us he was 4 years old, but the vet thinks he's just over a year. Nobody is certain as to what kind he is, but it doesn't really matter to us! Here's our new addition

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Ohh, this little dog just melts my heart!

Love this combo! The blue wallet is a stunner.

Thanks dcooney!

Mimmy - just adore the combo today!

Thanks lou! I've been carrying some of my smaller bags now. I used to look like I was prepared for the apocalypse!

 

[dcooney4]

The apocalypse is too funny. I have to remember that one.

 

[pursecrzy]

Thank you so much thedseer! Not to go totally off topic but after the passing of our dog, DH and I were able to rescue a dog from a shelter a few months ago and we just love him to pieces! It has definitely helped with the grief. The shelter told us he was 4 years old, but the vet thinks he's just over a year. Nobody is certain as to what kind he is, but it doesn't really matter to us! Here's our new addition

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Adorable!

 

[thedseer]

I listed/relisted a few things this weekend, and shipped off a small item that I sold (for a bit more than I expected). Still have one thing off at consignment-may talk to them about lowering the price. I should get paid for the consignment item that sold 12/31 sometime this week. So I feel productive with sales. Probably have 3-4 more bags I should list. If I sell everything, and keeping in mind my planned purchases for the year, that should put me at or close to my 12 bag goal by the end of the year.

 

[dcooney4]

I listed/relisted a few things this weekend, and shipped off a small item that I sold (for a bit more than I expected). Still have one thing off at consignment-may talk to them about lowering the price. I should get paid for the consignment item that sold 12/31 sometime this week. So I feel productive with sales. Probably have 3-4 more bags I should list. If I sell everything, and keeping in mind my planned purchases for the year, that should put me at or close to my 12 bag goal by the end of the year.

Way to go!