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

[JennyErin]

Having a rubbish day, only 7 days in and having bag withdrawals:rain:

Told the OH and I just felt daft, I don't think he fully understands the addiction, there again when he explains his love for the x box if don't quite understand either haha xx

Awww we all get this feeling from time to time, you can power through it though! Just take it one day at a time Looking at bags always helps me get over my sad days haha. I just make sure to leave my credit and debit cards at home so there is no way I can actually buy anything.

I wish I could quote everyone who commented on my bag Charm and Bal City, but it's a bit hard to go back many posts back. Thank you ladies! It's my first time to put on a bag charm. We'll see if there will be more to come.

Jenny - your Borough looks lovely. I am a bit tempted but I told myself I should enjoy other brands, I was a Coach girl a long time and it's time to move on.

Ebby - nice bags you have!

Thundercloud - I'm not yet into MG but it's nice to know it's a lightweight bag. My bags tend to get really heavy so I'm glad to know of an option. Very nice color you have there!!


Maybe I should also make a spreadsheet of my bags?? I keep on delaying this. Maybe I'm afraid to discover that I have a long list and a big total?? Lol!

Thank you msd! Coach was my gateway and I had a couple monogram cc bags but I sold them a long time ago, I usually don't even look at Coach but this bag, she sang to me! haha.

Please do! Btw I always love your posts in the LV forum. Always informative, always friendly :kiss:




Egg my Sukey is the perfect gray for me!

Even DH likes it, he says it reminds him of a chain link fence

Jenny congrats on the Borough! I think it's a very attractive bag as well ❤️ Is it large enough to hold a laptop & does it come in red?

Ebby that's a super cute combo!

Thundercloud I love the color - gorgeous! The other day I was looking at purse pix where someone had tied printed scarves instead of a leather string to cinch a colorful bucket bag & I kind of fell in love

I don't think a laptop would fit in the regular one (size I have) but they do have larger sizes that would for sure hold a lap top and I know it did come in red haha, just for your information of course

Everything inside with the exception of my phone and iPod.

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What a great little organizer, thanks for sharing!

The last two days were competition days and my little dooney was fantastic. It has more room than a wristlet but it is almost the size of one. So if you are looking for a small bag for those places you just do not want to take your more precious bags, you might want to check out the nylon small barrel bag from Dooney & Bourke. I only paid 59.00 dollars at tj maxx for it. The little thing even has a zip pocket where I put my keys to keep from scratching both of my glasses. The slip pocket I put score sheets. The only thing within I did not use was the key leash. I am even happier because it fits with my clutches and wristlets and does not take up space in my handbag area. Sorry the rant it is just so rare that something works out this well.

Yay dc!! I am so happy you finally found "the one" for your bleacher days, you have been looking for a long time!

I'm home!

And apparently once home I wake up at my normal 4am time. Or I have really bad jet lag. Not sure.

Here's all my shopping pics, London pics and clothes I'll post on my Stylebook thread.

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First picture at Hermes New Bond Street with my wrapped up Evelyne.

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Pic from Christmas unboxing! It's so vibrant and soft.

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Then the next day was Boxing Day, so I went through the madness at Longchamp and picked up these two.

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And my lovely Burberry bag that accompanied me throughout my trip. It did so well and if anyone needs a small sized crossbody that fits a water bottle, camera, full sized bottle of Tylenol, hand sanitizer, phone, and a battery pack, this fits the bill. My pocket agenda wallet fit perfectly inside the zipped pocket, which gave me extra security. The slip pockets held my glasses cleaning cloth and fitbit, the other with an iPhone cable and battery charge pack.


I picked up sooo much stuff. It's insane.

Ferragamo got me, at the U.S. duty free! I picked up a hair clip.
Then the Ferragamo sales at New Bond Street landed me a pair of flats and the cutest mini bag keychain. (I'm liking mini bags. Sooo tempting to collect them)

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Chanel!
The items at Chanel New Bond Street sale didn't appeal much to me.
So I picked up a brooch and a tie for DBF. We didn't even know they made ties!
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And I also had a little fun at duty free. Though a bummer part was that I didn't know you could only claim your VAT 4 hours prior to your flight so I didn't get as much shopping time as I thought in duty free.

Though I haven't unboxed those yet. Haha. Got some little things at Mulberry, LV, and Burberry.

Still have some British pounds left. Lol. Surprising tbh, considering the damage I did.

And I'm banned till my birthday. Help me stay on track, please!

Wow bake!! What a amazing haul!! I am really looking forward to seeing your evelyne in action and I love your new LCs! Can't wait to see the rest of your duty free items!!

 

[JennyErin]

Wow, this thread is moving so fast!!! Got to catch up, but first... I'll show y'all what I've been carrying all week. The kiddos went back to school, so I am back with my carpool companion... LV pochette.

Love seeing this little beauty cupcake!

First, welcome to all the newcomers! And I really enjoyed all the organization/closet pics!


dseer- Glad the ZCP pics were helpful! Great job downsizing!

tejas- Thanks for the MG review... glad to hear that you love it!

denver- OMGeeeeeeee!!!!!! He is RIDICULOUSLY cute!!!!!
I am so sorry about the loss of your beloved dog, but I'm glad this new fur baby is helping you heal. He is crazy cute!

paculina- Great Coach collection!

msd- Can't wait to see Nikki!

mimmy- Love the mini pochette and that blue H wallet is FAB! Great job listing bags! Hope they sell!

cornish- AMAZING collection!!!

dc- So glad the new little bag is working out so well for the bleachers! Gotta love it when that happens!

lou- Gorgeous RM! What color is it?

clevercat- Gorgeous YSL!!! Love the purple!

jenny- Borough is looking fab-u-lous! Love me some pebbled leather!

ebby- Love the dune selma! Twins! What size is yours? I have the medium...

thunder- Gorgeous blue MG!

bake- AMAZING haul!!! Glad you got home safely... can't wait to see more pics!

Thank you cupcake!

bakeacookie, so pretty! The color of the Hermes bag is just beautiful!

I'm three weeks off shopping today - yay! I had a real challenge this morning when a Coach bag I had really wanted went on sale. Two things helped me to say no and move on:

1. I read on a blog (I forget which one now!) recently that intense feelings like fear, anger, desire, etc, only tend to remain at maximum intensity for about a minute. If you can spend that minute trying to calm yourself down (deep breathing) or even just resisting stress activities (for me, eating or shopping), you can get yourself through the worst of it.

2. I really wanted the Coach bag because I think it's beautiful, and I don't think I'm beautiful right now. A lot of my shopping reflects this impulse - buy something that I think will mask my lack of beauty or happiness. The next time that I buy fashion items, I want to feel beautiful before I have them, not *because* I have them. The only way to get to that point is to get myself healthier, inside and out!

Good for you for resisting!! Though I know you don't feel beautiful, just know you are I hope you can see that beauty for yourself soon!

 

[JennyErin]

I didn't really want to post a "woe is me" post but I seriously think 2015 wants to kick my butt. First the car battery dies, which isn't really that big of a deal, but then yesterday our we had to put our dog down, we knew it was coming because she had been diagnosed with nasal tumors in mid December but she went down hill so fast.


She was fine on Tuesday and then yesterday morning she seemed to not be doing so good, and once we got home from work we new we had to take her in. Her eyes were swollen shut and she could barely move. The poor thing but she is in a better place now and not in any more pain. We had her for 9 years and it is so weird that she is just gone now. Her collar and leash are still sitting on the stairs and I just get so sad when I look at them.


This morning I woke up and I have a throat infection again, so back to the doctor after work.


Phew, I am really a Debbie downer today, but I feel a bit better being able to talk about it. I guess on the plus side, all of this going on hasn't made me want to buy any new bags haha.


Thanks for letting me vent ladies

 

[JazzyMac]

I didn't really want to post a "woe is me" post but I seriously think 2015 wants to kick my butt. First the car battery dies, which isn't really that big of a deal, but then yesterday our we had to put our dog down, we knew it was coming because she had been diagnosed with nasal tumors in mid December but she went down hill so fast.


She was fine on Tuesday and then yesterday morning she seemed to not be doing so good, and once we got home from work we new we had to take her in. Her eyes were swollen shut and she could barely move. The poor thing but she is in a better place now and not in any more pain. We had her for 9 years and it is so weird that she is just gone now. Her collar and leash are still sitting on the stairs and I just get so sad when I look at them.


This morning I woke up and I have a throat infection again, so back to the doctor after work.


Phew, I am really a Debbie downer today, but I feel a bit better being able to talk about it. I guess on the plus side, all of this going on hasn't made me want to buy any new bags haha.


Thanks for letting me vent ladies

I'm so sorry about your pup.

 

[lilpursekitty]

I didn't really want to post a "woe is me" post but I seriously think 2015 wants to kick my butt. First the car battery dies, which isn't really that big of a deal, but then yesterday our we had to put our dog down, we knew it was coming because she had been diagnosed with nasal tumors in mid December but she went down hill so fast.


She was fine on Tuesday and then yesterday morning she seemed to not be doing so good, and once we got home from work we new we had to take her in. Her eyes were swollen shut and she could barely move. The poor thing but she is in a better place now and not in any more pain. We had her for 9 years and it is so weird that she is just gone now. Her collar and leash are still sitting on the stairs and I just get so sad when I look at them.


This morning I woke up and I have a throat infection again, so back to the doctor after work.


Phew, I am really a Debbie downer today, but I feel a bit better being able to talk about it. I guess on the plus side, all of this going on hasn't made me want to buy any new bags haha.


Thanks for letting me vent ladies

So sorry about your pup! Losing a pet is the worst. I hope things turn around for you soon

 

[JennyErin]

I'm so sorry about your pup.

So sorry about your pup! Losing a pet is the worst. I hope things turn around for you soon

Aww thank you so much ladies

 

[cupcakegirl]

I didn't really want to post a "woe is me" post but I seriously think 2015 wants to kick my butt. First the car battery dies, which isn't really that big of a deal, but then yesterday our we had to put our dog down, we knew it was coming because she had been diagnosed with nasal tumors in mid December but she went down hill so fast.


She was fine on Tuesday and then yesterday morning she seemed to not be doing so good, and once we got home from work we new we had to take her in. Her eyes were swollen shut and she could barely move. The poor thing but she is in a better place now and not in any more pain. We had her for 9 years and it is so weird that she is just gone now. Her collar and leash are still sitting on the stairs and I just get so sad when I look at them.


This morning I woke up and I have a throat infection again, so back to the doctor after work.


Phew, I am really a Debbie downer today, but I feel a bit better being able to talk about it. I guess on the plus side, all of this going on hasn't made me want to buy any new bags haha.


Thanks for letting me vent ladies

Awww jenny, I'm so very sorry. {Huge hug} Even though you know it's coming, actually going through with it is a whole other thing. I wish there was something I could do for you...

 

[JennyErin]

Awww jenny, I'm so very sorry. {Huge hug} Even though you know it's coming, actually going through with it is a whole other thing. I wish there was something I could do for you...

Awww cupcake you are so sweet, thank you, I think just being able to share helped, thank you again so much for the support, that always helps too

 

[thedseer]

I didn't really want to post a "woe is me" post but I seriously think 2015 wants to kick my butt. First the car battery dies, which isn't really that big of a deal, but then yesterday our we had to put our dog down, we knew it was coming because she had been diagnosed with nasal tumors in mid December but she went down hill so fast.


She was fine on Tuesday and then yesterday morning she seemed to not be doing so good, and once we got home from work we new we had to take her in. Her eyes were swollen shut and she could barely move. The poor thing but she is in a better place now and not in any more pain. We had her for 9 years and it is so weird that she is just gone now. Her collar and leash are still sitting on the stairs and I just get so sad when I look at them.


This morning I woke up and I have a throat infection again, so back to the doctor after work.


Phew, I am really a Debbie downer today, but I feel a bit better being able to talk about it. I guess on the plus side, all of this going on hasn't made me want to buy any new bags haha.


Thanks for letting me vent ladies

Oh no, so sorry to hear about your dog. It's so hard to lose a furry member of the family.

 

[bakeacookie]

I didn't really want to post a "woe is me" post but I seriously think 2015 wants to kick my butt. First the car battery dies, which isn't really that big of a deal, but then yesterday our we had to put our dog down, we knew it was coming because she had been diagnosed with nasal tumors in mid December but she went down hill so fast.


She was fine on Tuesday and then yesterday morning she seemed to not be doing so good, and once we got home from work we new we had to take her in. Her eyes were swollen shut and she could barely move. The poor thing but she is in a better place now and not in any more pain. We had her for 9 years and it is so weird that she is just gone now. Her collar and leash are still sitting on the stairs and I just get so sad when I look at them.


This morning I woke up and I have a throat infection again, so back to the doctor after work.


Phew, I am really a Debbie downer today, but I feel a bit better being able to talk about it. I guess on the plus side, all of this going on hasn't made me want to buy any new bags haha.


Thanks for letting me vent ladies

Sorry to hear about your dog at least she is in a better place.

bakeacookie, so pretty! The color of the Hermes bag is just beautiful!

I'm three weeks off shopping today - yay! I had a real challenge this morning when a Coach bag I had really wanted went on sale. Two things helped me to say no and move on:

1. I read on a blog (I forget which one now!) recently that intense feelings like fear, anger, desire, etc, only tend to remain at maximum intensity for about a minute. If you can spend that minute trying to calm yourself down (deep breathing) or even just resisting stress activities (for me, eating or shopping), you can get yourself through the worst of it.

2. I really wanted the Coach bag because I think it's beautiful, and I don't think I'm beautiful right now. A lot of my shopping reflects this impulse - buy something that I think will mask my lack of beauty or happiness. The next time that I buy fashion items, I want to feel beautiful before I have them, not *because* I have them. The only way to get to that point is to get myself healthier, inside and out!

Thank you for the compliment!

And the fact that you are understanding the reason you impulse buy definitely is a step in the right direction. But I bet you're beautiful, without any bag.

 

[renza]

I didn't really want to post a "woe is me" post but I seriously think 2015 wants to kick my butt. First the car battery dies, which isn't really that big of a deal, but then yesterday our we had to put our dog down, we knew it was coming because she had been diagnosed with nasal tumors in mid December but she went down hill so fast.


She was fine on Tuesday and then yesterday morning she seemed to not be doing so good, and once we got home from work we new we had to take her in. Her eyes were swollen shut and she could barely move. The poor thing but she is in a better place now and not in any more pain. We had her for 9 years and it is so weird that she is just gone now. Her collar and leash are still sitting on the stairs and I just get so sad when I look at them.


This morning I woke up and I have a throat infection again, so back to the doctor after work.


Phew, I am really a Debbie downer today, but I feel a bit better being able to talk about it. I guess on the plus side, all of this going on hasn't made me want to buy any new bags haha.


Thanks for letting me vent ladies

Jenny, I'm so very sorry to hear about your doggy. I know how terrible it is. We had to put down our dog just over a year ago, also due to cancer.

 

[JennyErin]

Awww jenny, I'm so very sorry. {Huge hug} Even though you know it's coming, actually going through with it is a whole other thing. I wish there was something I could do for you...

Oh no, so sorry to hear about your dog. It's so hard to lose a furry member of the family.

Sorry to hear about your dog at least she is in a better place.




Thank you for the compliment!

And the fact that you are understanding the reason you impulse buy definitely is a step in the right direction. But I bet you're beautiful, without any bag.

Jenny, I'm so very sorry to hear about your doggy. I know how terrible it is. We had to put down our dog just over a year ago, also due to cancer.

Awww thank you all so much for the support, it means so much! I think I am going to need to go grab some more Kleenex soon

 

[bakeacookie]

Awww thank you all so much for the support, it means so much! I think I am going to need to go grab some more Kleenex soon

Our fur babies are a part of our family. we definitely know how this is such a devastating event.

I missed mine so much while I was away. Now they won't leave me alone. I know I'd be just as devastated as you when the time comes for my fur babies.

 

[LVk8]

Oh Jenny I am *so* sorry. How are your kids handling it?

I lost DD (dear doggie) about a year ago & I still miss her fluffy face ❤️

When DH & I are settled in our forever home we can consider adopting a new pup!

 

[bakeacookie]

As promised, duty free.

Only two are mine, lol.


Mulberry keychain
It's such a vibrant pink!


And the LV comics bandeau.

So DBF got me the bandeau, because one day we went to the RAF museum. We had other things planned that day, usually his pick and her pick. We didn't get to my pick. We ended up spending 5 hours at the museum and I'm pretty fast at reading and looking so I was done in half that. I spent the other half waiting, so long that I was starving and the museum was closing. The cafe only sold pastries too, so I couldn't get anything substantial while waiting.

So he promised me a scarf for being patient.

Then it happened again at the Imperial War Museum, so I apparently earned myself a second scarf. Another 5 hours, plus walks in the rain to and from the museum. I got sick this day, so I guess he felt guilty. Lol.

But, he got his treats too. I got him a suit at his favorite shop, and started getting his year gifts, the Chanel tie and the LV tie clip. and while waiting at the RAF museum I was doing all the kitschy souvenir things, like the pressed pennies and kids activities (all of which he somehow missed) so he was thrilled with the coloring book and pressed pennies of his favorite planes.