2017 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

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msd_bags said:
Last year I had my quest for a car. I was supposed to put my money on a Europe fund trip, but due to some happy circumstances, it became a car fund. Paid for the car in cash. Somehow helped lessened my bag purchases too!! As we always discuss, there are other life expenses than handbag purchase!! :flowers: But we are always happy to receive bags! Btw, glad you were not hurt during that accident. I spent some time comparing car specs last year, in the end I went for the compact SUV that I had a crush on ever since it was first released here.
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Thanks for the kind thoughts. I was very lucky and happy that I wasn't hurt. It could have been much, much worse.

And congrats on the bag order. I can't wait for the reveal.
essiedub said:
Agree. I suppose if I were media savvy I could post images of me carrying a Dior bag with tattered handles for the world to see. That would be great for branding?! The last few days, I tried it with the twillies...ugh..it all came loose . I was so annoyed. I need to contact the leather repair places pronto or just give up on the bag, which would sadden me.




Funny you should mention the bag organizers. I actually have a Samorga and it has too many compartments and those compartments are “snug”. Things get lost because I can’t recall which picket it’s in. I realize that I prefer how the pockets built into bags are more “open” and I don’t want too many pockets as I only want to put my phone, agenda, and glasses in pockets. If there were a side pocket for a water bottle, great! The remaining items (wallet, cosmetic bag, key pouch) just lay in the main body. I’m sounding a bit too Goldilocks here, I know...but finding the perfect tote is vexing!



Strangely enough, I prefer a tote that doesn’t close..at least for everyday (not for travel). I drive everywhere, so security is not an issue. I once had a Kate Spade canvas tote that I carried to death. It was light, just the right size, with a light colored lining so I could find everything. Maybe I should revert to canvas..actually my beloved and beleaguered Panarea is canvas ..well that explains it.
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I thought about going online with my complaints about YSL but I figured it would be a lot of effort and little return. I'm not going to change their policy.

The perfect tote is so elusive. I also like open totes which is why I want a center zip compartment. It allows for some security. I found the perfect tote this morning as I peeked at the sales. But it has ghw and I already have a great tote with ghw. So I need shw. :frown:

The Dior Soft is perfect from a size and structure standpoint. I'm just not crazy about how it looks on me. Sigh. One day I'll find "my" tote.
dcooney4 said:
I'm glad your okay. I can't help you on the car thing as I don't know anything about them. All I can say is read the contract on the new car. My dh was distracted by the guy talking to my son and signed the paper and we got ripped off.
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Oh no!!! I'm sorry this happened to you. Thanks for the advice.
HopelessBagGirl said:
@Sparkletastic so sorry about the accident and totaled car. But maybe it was time to move out of a people hauling SUV and into something more suited to mostly just moving *you* around...but of course without sacrificing on safety! Volvos are supposed to be incredibly safe, and of course BMWs. We went for the BMW earlier this year when choosing a new car because of the safety features for a 7-seater for all seats in the car, especially the little ones in the middle row, but I would assume the same is true for a more compact car suited for a single driver.


I cannot wait until driverless Ubers are everywhere on earth for totally cheap!
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Yep. I've been thinking smaller. I only need room for 2. But....what if I want to haul friends? :lol:

I've been wondering if I'd miss the extra cargo space. It's nice to be able to bring home a serendipity chair, etc. I didn't expect to buy.

I've read about the mid sized BMW SUV. It's a great car. It looks a little masculine for me though. Can't say why I feel that way. I should probably look at it in person.
westvillage said:
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OMG ... an accident and a totaled car! Thank heaven you’re OK :smile:

Lease first to see if you really like what you think you might like???
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Leasing is a good idea! I haven't done that before. I usually just buy and go. I wonder what the time frames are on a short term lease.
essiedub said:
Sounds light a scrumptious And delightful Mardi Gras minaudiere! As I mentioned in a previous post, I have a mini cocktail bag problem. The more impractical and special, the more I want it. I ❤️ those things. I think it’s because they are like jewelry! I am sorry about your car sparkletastic. Perhaps you want to talk through your needs and we can try to advise.:hugs: I do know that if women designed cars, there would be a resting space for a handbag..I’d swap the armrest lift-up thing (whatever it’s called) for a seat for my handbag :tup:
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Thanks for the hug. I'm really frustrated about this car situation. And, I will happily take all recommendations.

What I think I want:

• Preloved 1-3 years old
• 5 star safety (6 front airbags, rear airbags, etc.)
• mid sized SUV or possibly a 4 door sedan
• lots of style - nothing boring or frumpy :biggrin:
• may or may not be a luxury brand
• some decent cargo capacity (maybe?)
• white or black (easy!)

I'm thinking of the Lexus RX 350, Cadillac SRX or Cadillac XT5 ? I dunno. :confused1:

Argh! This is one category I just am not excited about. When I sort for safety and then low cost of ownership / reliability (my top two requirements), I get a list of cars that pretty much look the same to me. OK, well some are uglier than the others. LOL! So, then I think well - just get the least expensive of the group. I need to do a sort on price.

I think I need to visit dealerships next week and get some in person intel. Let's see: in person shopping + cars. I really am in Hades. :whut:

Oh well, today being Thanksgiving is a great reminder for me to be grateful. I'm safe despite the accident and have the means to buy a car. The situation could be very different and I'm cognizant of the fact that I am privileged to be in this situation. :amuse:IMG_2742.jpg
 
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essiedub said:
Oh bakeacookie do post a photo of your clear tote and clear Kelly. I saw a few of these options online but never pursued it. Thanks for the heads up on MZ Wallace. I do like their bags when people post them here.
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I’ll have to grab it out my suitcase!

My goodness I owe so many photos here haha.

Since I’m utterly useless in prepping the turkey from work, I’ll go take pics now haha.
 
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HopelessBagGirl said:
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Speaking of soramillay and her stickiness to MM, ...Bag Twins! I copied your deep blue africa midi angel and still really love it. I’m wearing it today with all kinds of icy blues.

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Even outside with a blue hat!!!! In the snow!!!!!
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You look so cute, bag twin! Love the hat. I’ve been wondering if I should sell my angel as I find the straps slightly short for shoulder carry. But I love blue Africa and if I sell this, I don’t know if I will re-purchase a bag in this leather. So maybe I’ll keep it.
 
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soramillay said:
You look so cute, bag twin! Love the hat. I’ve been wondering if I should sell my angel as I find the straps slightly short for shoulder carry. But I love blue Africa and if I sell this, I don’t know if I will re-purchase a bag in this leather. So maybe I’ll keep it.
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That was my dilemma with the midi divina in black vachetta sent to Scotland! I love the leather and don’t know what I would get in it as a replacement now that I don’t have it. Somehow none of the styles jump out at me as ‘gotta have that in black vachetta.’ I think deep blue africa makes stunning smaller bags, like a penny messenger would be perfect. Phoebe or Penelope would be grand.
 
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HopelessBagGirl said:
That was my dilemma with the midi divina in black vachetta sent to Scotland! I love the leather and don’t know what I would get in it as a replacement now that I don’t have it. Somehow none of the styles jump out at me as ‘gotta have that in black vachetta.’ I think deep blue africa makes stunning smaller bags, like a penny messenger would be perfect. Phoebe or Penelope would be grand.
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I would adore a black vachetta little miss M but you know, i’m gonna wait and see to see how things shake out with their CS. If things don’t get better, I am better off without the aggravation of having a mixed up order. I don’t think I’ll ever order a small bag from them as I already have a good variety of smaller crossbody styles and preloved little bags are so easy to buy in comparison to larger bags.
 
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HopelessBagGirl said:
Thanks, @morebags for the outfit compliment. I’m almost through my entire fall winter wardrobe, have documented each day for over 20 days, and I am making a little collage in an album. Kind of like stylebook, but outfits altogether. I’ve decided because my mornings are kind of a blur (I’m so useless and groggy in the mornings, I’m so not a morning person even if I’ve been in the bed for 10-12 hours by the time I get up because my sleep is so fractured with various children asking for escorts to the bathroom, a snuggle, a tuck in, etc.... and then I can have a really hard time getting back to sleep; not that I am a morning person anyways and never have been!) that I would set up my outfits into 28 or so to rotate through, and I even change into my bag that I want to match to that outfit the evening before, so in the morning I just put on the outfit I’ve set out the night before that is ‘its’ turn’ in the rotation, and focus on braiding all the manes of hair that I’m supposed to braid before they go to daycare, drinking coffee, maybe applying a dash of makeup if I have time or running a brush through my own hair, and getting out the door on time. Oh, and after alllllll the layers of snowsuits and wool suits on top of regular indoor clothes, and hats/gloves/etc.... It takes a good 15 minutes just getting Littles into car seats from the time we decide to leave. Anyway deciding how to pair up clothing items and put together a cohesive outfit was not happening in the morning, and I was only using like 10 % of my clothes , whichever one was most recently laundered and sitting out in the laundry room quick to grab, and much of it would languish in the back of my closet. So I decided to really put together outfits and rotate through so everything gets actually worn equally. It was a chance to prune a few things out once I realized I didn’t love them enough to include them in the 28 looks or they just didn’t actually go with anything or were worth buying items to complete a look.
So yeah, my stylebook is my walk in closet, 3D real life version. I hung everything including cozy layer on top (cardigan or shawl or scarf) on individual hangers for each day, and I just rotate through grabbing the item on the far right, hanging up previous days items that didn’t get tossed into the hamper on the far left, and rotating. It also makes putting my clean clothes away easier, no thinking about where to put things. To be honest it’s usually my black or dark blue pants with mud on the calves from walking through sandbox at daycare, so they are relatively interchangeable so I don’t always put the exact same pair of skinny pants/riding pants/leggings with the exact same top each time.

Wow, I’ve rambled.

soramillay, you’ve talked about leaving MM before but it seems to be a sticky habit! :smile:
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What an organized system, thanks for sharing the details! Ah yes, I can empathize with all the extra gear that goes with winter and the process of getting the ‘Littles’ out the door. It does get better, my ‘Littles’ can buckle themselves in!
 
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I gave up on photos. Hoping it’ll be up eventually. Even took a new group photo of my Burberry bears. Lol

Anyone going out shopping tonight?

My family made our typical holiday foods, but the turkey from work is taking longer than expected haha. So I’m kinda bored and contemplating going just to browse [emoji23] Perhaps by then the turkey will be done.
 
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How's everyone doing with resisting sales? I have bags in various shopping carts but, I'm hard pausing. I remember crashing and burning last Black Friday. Four bags bought with immediate regret on two that I've since sold. :facepalm:

One thing that helped is my family and I spent the day cooking (and eating!). Usually I do all the holiday cooking but, we decided to have several of us (including my kids) join forces and make Thanksgiving dinner. It was hilarious! Really a lot of fun! :happydance: My kitchen was a disaster area before we sent the youngest ones in as clean up crew. LOL! Everything was yummy with new dishes to sample.

I hope all my fellow US pocket friends had a blast with the holiday as well! I'm headed to bed in prep for tomorrow's Christmas house decorating-palooza. :amuse:
 
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More bags said:
What an organized system, thanks for sharing the details! Ah yes, I can empathize with all the extra gear that goes with winter and the process of getting the ‘Littles’ out the door. It does get better, my ‘Littles’ can buckle themselves in!
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I cannot wait for them to be able to get car doors open, get in, sit down, and buckle up on their own! Especially handy in the rain.
 
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