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

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TejasMama said:
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!
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:tup:

That quote reminds me of William Morris:

“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”
 
#529
Love this thread! So motivational!

Today I wore my LV, it's by far my most expensive bag, but I'm determined to wear it and get my money's worth out of it, I've spent too long buying pretty things and keeping them in the wardrobe 'for best'.

My OH looked at it when I got home and said 'remember when you were too frightened to wear your bags?' If he noticed then it must have been bad haha!

He'd offered to get me a bag for our anniversary/valentines, but after thinking about it for a few days I told him I would prefer he didn't, and that I might decide on a bag later in the year for Christmas. I don't know who I am anymore :laugh:

I've been poorly since last week and keep putting off emailing the consignment place, but I'm determined to do so tomorrow. Really need to start and get my life in order, I feel so cluttered and then I feel like I can't concentrate.

Loved the closets pics, if I can mine looking that good I'll be extremely happy!
 
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Emma- it is great that you are using your LV . I still have that problem but I am getting better at it too. You can get your closet in order . Just start with a small section at a time so it won't be overwhelming .
 
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dcooney4 said:
Emma- it is great that you are using your LV . I still have that problem but I am getting better at it too. You can get your closet in order . Just start with a small section at a time so it won't be overwhelming .
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Should hopefully have some shelves up in the next few days, I'm hoping to have the rest of my room done by next Monday. Goal set :D
 
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dcooney4 said:
I tried out the wristlet I received and it is way too tiny. I might end up giving it to my dd . I went back to tj's and picked up the small barrel bag. It was very discounted and it fit my phone, sunnies + reading glasses, keys, LV zcp and even my vera bradley mini pouch with lip gloss etc. in it. I am going to use it for meets and bring a little harrods tote I already have with water , snacks and my book . I am going to count it as a slg. It is very small but because of the width it fits a lot. I just did not feel like wasting much money on this.
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I really like this. Dooney was my first love!
 
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LVk8 said:
I agree CornishMon I love your collection thread as well - informative as well as gorgeous!

When I moved somehow I packed my purses but all my dust bags wound up in my storage unit (d'oh) so right now they're on display on the top shelf of my closet

As for what purse do I use most? I think I've become pretty great at rotating my purses! Joining this thread last year helped big time. Also being a one-wallet woman (only exception when I'm in a tiny bag, then I use a cles) & keeping purse items organized in pouches/SLGs makes transitioning between bags easier. Although I could prob stand to re-organize my pouches since things got jumbled up a bit around the holidays

Today I'm using my DA Speedy. Such a cutie :hbeat:
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Thank you for viewing!

Speedy's are the best! Have you tried a purse organizer? I find using one allows me to switch bags daily with ease. I never have to worry about leaving anything behind because everything is in the organizer.
 
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dcooney4 said:
I tried out the wristlet I received and it is way too tiny. I might end up giving it to my dd . I went back to tj's and picked up the small barrel bag. It was very discounted and it fit my phone, sunnies + reading glasses, keys, LV zcp and even my vera bradley mini pouch with lip gloss etc. in it. I am going to use it for meets and bring a little harrods tote I already have with water , snacks and my book . I am going to count it as a slg. It is very small but because of the width it fits a lot. I just did not feel like wasting much money on this.
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I like this idea best. Small bag for personal stuff, then another tote for other stuff, that way what's important is always with you.

louvigilante said:
So I did a post but it ate it... Ugh!

DC - so sorry to hear about your friend's DH. I will keep them both in my thoughts.

Bake - safe travels home. It's warming up, just for you! :)

Loving everyone's organizing skills.

Mimmy - good job selling!!

MSD - don't get too bothered by it, it sounds like it was on your list for quite a while.

I'm in my RM today: View attachment 2852310
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Great RM color!

And great to know the weather is better!

Lol packing up for the trip home, DBF and I have bought more than our bags can carry. Oops. Will have to get another suitcase for the souvenirs we picked up for ourselves and others. It's surprising how bulky the food is (everyone asked for cookies, tea, chocolate).

I probably shouldn't have gone shopping today. Haha. But that was prior to packing.
 
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louvigilante said:
So I did a post but it ate it... Ugh!

DC - so sorry to hear about your friend's DH. I will keep them both in my thoughts.

Bake - safe travels home. It's warming up, just for you! :)

Loving everyone's organizing skills.

Mimmy - good job selling!!

MSD - don't get too bothered by it, it sounds like it was on your list for quite a while.

I'm in my RM today: View attachment 2852310
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Wow, love the color-do you know what the color name is?
 
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dcooney4 said:
Thanks Jenny! They transported him to another hospital, but still no word yet. It does not look good but at least he survived the transfer. He is not old so I am believing this is in his favor.
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So sorry to hear about your friend's DH.



CornishMon said:
I just did a collection reveal under bag show case in the general handbag forum and also the LV forum under bad reflection. You should check it out! The other is my well rounded content bag collection.
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Great collection!
 
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