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I totally agree. Sometimes I also keep purses that really don't suit me because they were a good deal or a bargain I fear that I will not find again. I have to get it through my head that something that I won't carry is never a good deal.This. I know this so well. We'll do better next year.
Also, I think your point about taking the time to try things on in person is excellent. It's so easy to fall into the trap of buying things online and not returning them them because they're "good enough" for the price you paid, and then never wearing them.
I need to shop from my wardrobe as much as possible. 
This. I know this so well. We'll do better next year.
Also, I think your point about taking the time to try things on in person is excellent. It's so easy to fall into the trap of buying things online and not returning them them because they're "good enough" for the price you paid, and then never wearing them.
Wow, congrats!! Way to sneak her in before the new year haha. I can't wait to see her on the thread!I bought my Chanel GST with GH yesterday! I was quite lucky because my SA sent an assistant into the basement to get the last one.
My resolution for 2015: Buy no more bags (besides, I have no more room in my bag cupboard!)
And now I'm going to rotate all my bags for 2015. I have 10 premier designer bags. I have a few contemporary designer bags that I will use occasionally, but they are mainly because I don't want to let them go
Welcome! and good luck with your goals! =)
Ooh a red bag. Have you seen the red bag thread? There is a red bal front and centre and every time I see it, I fall in love.
I participated a lot in the 2014 resolutions thread bc I purged like whoa through the year. I was recently married & also moved to a new city so trimmed down my wardrobe in a major way. No need to haul things that I don't wear across state lines!
My 2015 resolution is to shop in moderation. And to make sure any new items I add are truly different than the things I already own. I do have room in my heart (and closet!) for a new red bag and a laptop size bag but otherwise resolve to stay accountable to whether anything beyond that which catches my eye falls into the category of frivolous wants or forever bags ❤️
2014 went by so fast! can't wait to see what you find for a light colored bag.
This - took me years to engrain into my head and I must say 2014 has been my most successful year by far. Can't wait to see your Chanels here =)
Welcome! I was just lurking on your island and I love it there! I love your plaid coat - it's fantastic!
I'm in. 2014 saw me selling most of my high end bags to fund vehicle repairs, roofing supplies, and replacing defunct appliances. Those I didn't sell (and treasured most) were gifted to my DD. the bags I now have are all mid range contemporary designer bags.
2015 will be a year of change as my DH is retiring from his job in January. With 18 bags in my even more recently downsized collection, I have more than enough bags to resolve not to buy any more bags in the upcoming year.
This pretty much sums up what I have been doing in 2014 - discovering my style and refining, and replacing cheaper items with better quality pieces. I hope you share your progress here with your closet purge as a lot of us were/are going through it too.
The borough is such a gorgeous piece - I really wish it worked for me. I'll enjoy it when you use it =)
I'm starting to think about what I might want to let go for next year already and have the bags I didn't use at all in 2014, lined up first.
I think its' much easier to stay on track when you have a better idea of what you are looking for. I'm also looking for a gray bag - the perfect shade has yet to come along!I'm definitely in because I need to hold myself accountable and stop impulse buying. Last year, I bought, sold, and returned countless handbags/slgs. I got burned twice with final sale purchases and now they just sit in my closet as reminders of my reckless behavior. I did, however, truly start my handbag collection and now I have bags that I love and adore. My humble collection includes: 2 Coach, 2 Longchamp, 2 Kate Spade, and 1 LV.
My goal for 2015 is to not add more than 4 bags to my collection: I want a cute floral bag for spring/summer and another LV in the DA print. I also want to add 2 winter staples: a nice black leather bag as well as either a brown, gray, or navy blue leather handbag. Hopefully since I have something to focus on, I won't get distracted by "filler" purchases. It's going to be hard but I hope I can stick to my goal.
This - soooo me and I found stylebook helped me so much. I love looking at a leaner wardrobe and have been quite diligent in using my accessories to 'up' an outfit or give it a different feel. I still need to practice, but at least I'm using them more. One step at a time. I also gave myself a monetary limit for clothing and am excited about it! This year, I didn't do that but I tracked all my purchases and I think I will be find with $1,000 for the year - not including any major investment pieces (but I don't have any (off the top of my head) in mind)Hi everyone, am very keen on joining in for 2015
I didn't have a resolution for 2014 as I only really got into handbags this year (I also have a major weakness for shoes albeit high street) however I bought and sold many and only feel that I am really understanding what works for me now.
Currently my collection consists of:
- Suede Fossil cross body bag
- MBMJ Goodbye Columbus tote in black with brass hw
- Fossil Sydney satchel in cobalt blue with silver hw
- Michael Kors Selma satchel in dark dune (taupe) with gold hw
- Fossil Sydney satchel in magenta with gold hw
- Mulberry Bayswater in tan with gold hw
- Prada B1874 Saffiano tote in Cornflower blue and black with gold hw
- Fossil Sydney work bag in tan with silver hw
- French Connection black clutch bag with silver hw
My resolutions are to:
- Spend less than £1200 during 2015 on clothes.
I'm starting to use accessories more, like scarves and jewellery, to change the look of existing outfits. I also document daily my outfits and accessories using Stylebook, which is also handy for working out the cost per wear for my clothes and bags
- Decide if existing bags can be purged.
I used to use the Mulberry Bayswater all of the time for work as I could just about fit my laptop in, since I purchased the Fossil work bag I haven't used the Bayswater at all. The Fossil work bag is so light and when I go into the office I use that and usually one of the Sydney satchels or my Michael Kors Selma to keep make-up, purse, hairbrush etc in.
The Prada Saffiano tote was my HG....however....it was an impulse purchase at the time and I hadn't thought through the practicality. I have only used the bag a couple of times, to be honest I feel self conscious with it but also I have difficulty fitting my essentials in which hasn't made it practical. Perhaps I should have gone for a larger size with zips and in black, am considering selling but unsure how to go about it as it's an expensive item.
I love the practicality of the MBMJ Goodbye Columbus tote however I'm not sure if I am in love with it, perhaps I need to use it more before I make a decision.
- Be conscious of the gaps in my handbag collection.
I would still like to add a red leather bag that I'll love and use for years to come, a basic black leather tote with silver hw (have my eye on the Michael Kors Lana), a shopping tote, a hobo bag and also Longchamp Le Pliage for shopping and travel. I only have 1 SLG, a leather purse from Dune, which I am looking to replace. Possibly with an LV Zippy Compact Wallet NM in Epi Leather, am happy to make in investment in a long lasting wallet but would need to save for it! That's 5 x handbags and 1 x wallet.
- One in one out!
Anything beyond the above I need to invoke the one in one out policy and also purge my wardrobe of items to raise additional funds.
Apologies for war and peace, am really looking forward to getting to know everyone and will also be looking for support to stick to my resolutions and also advice (especially with the second one). Here's to 2015!
Thanks. I'm going to get a part time job to help with these goals to supplement my full time salary.
