2016 resolution - shopping from my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

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#18,016
ms p said:
I'm tempted to try purple as everyone seems to like purple. But I prefer to split the purple to 2 standalone color - red/pink/maroon and blue [emoji23] I do love bright red [emoji175] it maybe my future addition [emoji4]
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I'm a color girl so I say go for it. I adore red bags and have to control myself not to keep buying them. I find that pink, red and blue are staple colors for me...if I can ever find my blue bag that is.
 
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#18,017
vink said:
Have you looked at MCM Milla bag? For your workhorse, it may fit the criteria. It doesn't have the laptop compartment though and you may have to use the sleeve instead. Maybe you could check it out? I think there's even a thread dedicated to it here somewhere. Or check out the MCM thread. ;)


And my approach;
1. I have to like the look of it.
2. It has to feel nice when I touch it. That's why I usually skip PU or any synthetic material when I shop online, but I'm quite open when I shop in person.
3. No disgusting smell. I don't care if it'll go away later. If the floor one is stinky, it's a sign.
4. The compartments have to make sense. It must be usable.
5. It has to fit me right or let's say I have to look good wearing it. Can't be too small or too big. It has to compliment my figure and my coloring. It has to look good on me.
6. The price should be within my budget and doesn't make me uncomfortable.

That's all. :smile:
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Vink,

well said Vink...
 
#18,018
floodette said:
How can you decide that your bags will be in medium or small-medium size? I feel I need to have bags in diffrent size (max 4 per criteria) to fulfil different needs.

Hm, my rule of thumb when buying bags are:
1. I dont have more than 4 in that size category
2. No inside divider
3. Secured closing (made exemption only for LV Noe)
4. Preferably with back pocket for easy access to phone

I only like certain brands, and especially only like certain models. For example I have balenciaga moto in part time, first, city, and thinking to buy red small city next year. Am quite boring, I guess.

By end 2016, my bag count is 19, including party clutch and 'lunchbag', but excluding 2 longchamps and fabric bags. It used to be 20, but I rehomed my Longchamp Cuir this morning following one of the question (sparkletastic?) in this thread or the 2017 thread.

My problem is I am sorely lack in medium bag category (ca. speedy 30 size). I thought Sofia Ferragamo small is in that category but turns out smaller. Any idea what other bag is in that category?
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I totally fail your first criteria lol. I tend to stick to certain brands and Syles as well. The medium vs small medium shoulder bags for me is based on length of strap and what I will be using the bag for. I normally buy small medium bags to use as crossbody when traveling so they need to fit card case, phone passport etc. I have total of 3 and looking to add a 4th. I love jumbo size flaps which are imo medium size bags because they definitely can't hold a lot. These are to large to wear crossbody and strap is long so they are considered medium. What are your needs for the medium bags that you feel your lacking?
 
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Ladies I need some serious help here. I have no idea what I want for Christmas. DH keeps asking me and I'm drawing a blank. I don't want to say a purse because still on fence about few things. Im open to any suggestions.
 
#18,020
floodette said:
How can you decide that your bags will be in medium or small-medium size? I feel I need to have bags in diffrent size (max 4 per criteria) to fulfil different needs.

Hm, my rule of thumb when buying bags are:
1. I dont have more than 4 in that size category
2. No inside divider
3. Secured closing (made exemption only for LV Noe)
4. Preferably with back pocket for easy access to phone

I only like certain brands, and especially only like certain models. For example I have balenciaga moto in part time, first, city, and thinking to buy red small city next year. Am quite boring, I guess.

By end 2016, my bag count is 19, including party clutch and 'lunchbag', but excluding 2 longchamps and fabric bags. It used to be 20, but I rehomed my Longchamp Cuir this morning following one of the question (sparkletastic?) in this thread or the 2017 thread.

My problem is I am sorely lack in medium bag category (ca. speedy 30 size). I thought Sofia Ferragamo small is in that category but turns out smaller. Any idea what other bag is in that category?
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I think I like your idea of classifying bags according to size. I will think about this more.

Maybe some Saint Laurent top handle for your medium bag?

missie1 said:
Ladies I need some serious help here. I have no idea what I want for Christmas. DH keeps asking me and I'm drawing a blank. I don't want to say a purse because still on fence about few things. Im open to any suggestions.
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What about a (future) trip?
 
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#18,023
ms p said:
How about store card/ voucher? U don't need to use it now. It can be used for clothes, shoes, slg, makeup etc?
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. ms p,

Thanks for suggestion but it needs to be actual gift. We never give each other gift cards because why spend money and still not have anything and be confined to spending at designated store. We'd rather keep our coins and just swipe the Amex when we find something we want. His swiping has to be monitored though . We are suppose to go shopping agin on Friday hopefully something comes up by then.
 
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missie1 said:
. ms p,

Thanks for suggestion but it needs to be actual gift. We never give each other gift cards because why spend money and still not have anything and be confined to spending at designated store. We'd rather keep our coins and just swipe the Amex when we find something we want. His swiping has to be monitored though . We are suppose to go shopping agin on Friday hopefully something comes up by then.
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Did you keep the Tom Ford bag? It's brown right? Don't you need another bag in another color maybe?
 
#18,026
Slight dilemma here! Wanted to use the new tote today and took the stuffing out but the bag is super soft and feels like it could be easily damaged. I think the leather must be super thin. It weighs a 1lb 4oz. Light weight is good but not sure if it will work as a carefree bag.
 
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dcooney4 said:
Slight dilemma here! Wanted to use the new tote today and took the stuffing out but the bag is super soft and feels like it could be easily damaged. I think the leather must be super thin. It weighs a 1lb 4oz. Light weight is good but not sure if it will work as a carefree bag.
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If you're not comfortable with it then maybe you should return it? It's supposed to be a carefree bag, and if it doesn't give you that feeling then you might not use it.
 
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Btw, do you play "white elephant" for exchanging gifts? This was what I joined with, so many times over the minimum value set. I'm glad that it was the co-worker who I shared here before as the one that I might be turning into a bag addict who won it. She had the last turn.
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It's an unused RM pouch and one which I know I will not use because it will add to the weight of my bag.
 
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