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

[ElainePG]

Bags in=1 (LC Neo so easy on the wallet and the closet too)

Bags out=2 (Furla tote and Dooney)

SLG In=1 Marc Jacobs little wallette ... 2 card slots, an ID window, a place for bills. I love it for my tiny bag.

YTD
Bags out =14
Bags in = 8
SLGs ... this may be my first one.

Terrific stats, WV!

 

[catsinthebag]

Thanks for the thoughts. I’ve ruled out the WOCs, the LV Siena is still a contender, but that particular pillow from eBay was gone the next day. Someone did what I was thinking and went to the authenticators over at the BV thread, got it OKd and bought it at a great price. I was hesitant because it was the silver with the striation through it (forgot the name) and I wasn’t sure it would be bright enough. But the world of bags is abundant, so another will appear. I’m trying not to go too close to list price unless I see it in person.

BV was my first love in high end bags. Right now, I would do that crazy thing of rebuying one I sold if it appeared. I thought the medium Veneta was too tight to access my contents but now I see Venetas as so unique that It wouldn’t be any problem at all. They’re special snowflakes. I’ve sold three and a Campaña and now I only have my two pillows and a black little hobo (not the Veneta.) If I do a ban after the first of the year, I’ll make a declared exemption for (fill in the number) BVs.

Here’s my medium Veneta taken a few years ago in the color Appia. She’s gone but I may find her again (and I got more compliments on this bag then on any other ever … what was I thinking!)
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Re. “that crazy thing of rebuying a bag after you’ve sold it,” have any of you done that? If so, could you share the feelings and circumstances?

The bag in question for me is the Bal City. I had a gray one that I used to death and eventually it stopped working for me. I sold it, got the itch again, bought a black one. Wore that one only a few times and realized it wasn’t working. Sent it to consignment, had a meltdown and had them send it back to me. Never used it and sent it to consignment again, this time for good.

But I see them around and consider it again. The bag has never had enough structure for me, so if I were to rebuy, I’d get chèvre instead of lambskin. But then I think I should just focus on getting a bag that works better overall and move on.

Anyone else rebuy, or have a bag they do mental bag ping-pong with?

 

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@paculina. I hope everything turn out ok for you.

 

[vink]

My stat for November is ok.

In 1
Out 0

Nothing on SLG. I’m doing great this year for SLG, but flunk so bad in the bag category. Can I blame it on MM? [emoji28]

Anyway, I didn’t shop at all on my Osaka trip which I may count as a success. Nothing caught my eyes. I did buy some new sweaters and plan to come back home and purge my winter travel closet. It’s time I retire some winter gear I’ve been holding on for longer than 10 years that now look ugly on me.

 

[Sparkletastic]

is this too yellow for you??
https://www.matchesfashion.com/intl...ll-intrecciato-leather-cross-body-bag-1148358

Not at all. This is so pretty!!! I have a soft gold Chanel boy so a deeper YG bag would be a good add to my collection.

But, I want to buy a pillow resale. So, I need to hunt preloved.

Re. “that crazy thing of rebuying a bag after you’ve sold it,” have any of you done that? If so, could you share the feelings and circumstances?

The bag in question for me is the Bal City. I had a gray one that I used to death and eventually it stopped working for me. I sold it, got the itch again, bought a black one. Wore that one only a few times and realized it wasn’t working. Sent it to consignment, had a meltdown and had them send it back to me. Never used it and sent it to consignment again, this time for good.

But I see them around and consider it again. The bag has never had enough structure for me, so if I were to rebuy, I’d get chèvre instead of lambskin. But then I think I should just focus on getting a bag that works better overall and move on.

Anyone else rebuy, or have a bag they do mental bag ping-pong with?

I attempted to repurchase a Dior Soft Tote. I didn't like the patent leather I originally purchased but I liked the structure of the bag. Unfortunately, I bought a lamb one with a shorter strap drop so I had to rehome the second bag as well.

I'm also planning to switch out my red and black Chanel flaps for the same thing in different materials.

I probably wouldn't buy the exact same bag again because once I find a style or structure don't work for me, I'm soooo done with the bag. But I'd definitely buy a bag in a different color or material if the look and function of the bag were great and I just needed to tweak the appearance a bit to make it work.

 

[bakeacookie]

Re. “that crazy thing of rebuying a bag after you’ve sold it,” have any of you done that? If so, could you share the feelings and circumstances?

The bag in question for me is the Bal City. I had a gray one that I used to death and eventually it stopped working for me. I sold it, got the itch again, bought a black one. Wore that one only a few times and realized it wasn’t working. Sent it to consignment, had a meltdown and had them send it back to me. Never used it and sent it to consignment again, this time for good.

But I see them around and consider it again. The bag has never had enough structure for me, so if I were to rebuy, I’d get chèvre instead of lambskin. But then I think I should just focus on getting a bag that works better overall and move on.

Anyone else rebuy, or have a bag they do mental bag ping-pong with?

I’ve never wanted to rebuy a bag I’ve let go of.

But it sounds like you got the specs down if you ever went down that path for that specific Bal City.

But there might be another bag out there that may fit your needs better.

 

[catsinthebag]

I’ve never wanted to rebuy a bag I’ve let go of.

But it sounds like you got the specs down if you ever went down that path for that specific Bal City.

But there might be another bag out there that may fit your needs better.

I’m sure there is a better bag! In fact, there are probably at least two: the BV tote I’m considering and the Saint Laurent Sac du Jour Souple (which I love but the lack of interior pockets has me hesitating).

So often when I’m circling a decision on a purchase, some other style will leap out of the shadows and try to distract me. I just really need to stay focused and realize why I sold the other bags in the first place.

 

[More bags]

I believe I’m safe for the remainder of November.

0 bags in, 0 bags out.
0 SLGs in, 7 SLGs out.

I bought a lot of charms but who’s counting those? [emoji23] I did use them all though.

ETA:
I am at 4 of 5 months in 2017 of no bags and SLGs. December has to be a 0 in month to make my goal.

I have used all my charms, twillies, and SLGs! [emoji119] goal met! I just have to use what comes in.

The cost per wear resolution was highly ambitions. My older bags and my LCs are under $10 cpw, but I have to work on getting closer to that goal for the rest of my collection. But most of them should be under $100 cpw easily. [emoji4]

Originally I was allowing 20 bags and 20 Longchamp Le Pliage. Now my goal is to keep my bag count to 30. I am at 29! [emoji119]

Great work on your stats and progress on your goals!

 

[More bags]

Hey all. I can't believe it's been 10 days since I posted here. And I've been carrying my Coach Preston that entire time. I think I've used a grand total of 3, maybe 4 bags in November. I've just had very little interest in switching or choosing or any of that. Although there are a few did not carry days in there too. I was off work the week of Thanksgiving and there were probably about 3 days that I didn't go anywhere and 2 or 3 others that I only went out for coffee or food.

I also made it through Black Friday weekend without buying a bag, and really almost nothing. I bought a couple of PDF cross stitch charts from a site that was having a sale, and that's all. A whopping $13. I didn't really have any money to spend and I'm still working on paying down my cards, not running them up.

November stats:
3 bags out - yay!
1 charm in

I think so far for 2017 I'm in 6 bags of my own and out 3. I also bought my mom 2 bags. I know I'm in a few SLGs, at least 5, maybe more. And at least 3 charms. I'm pretty sure there will be no more bags the rest of the year. Maybe a charm, but probably that's all.

Update on the medical front - they uploaded the results of my bone marrow biopsy today. I don't remember if I said at the time, but when I saw the hematologist at the beginning of November, she said there were no blood clots on either of the lung scans. Between the results and a little bit of Dr. Google, I'm thinking that all of this is connected to my asthma. High platelet count can be caused by inflammation, low platelet count is often treated with corticosteroids. Asthma is inflammation of the airways, treated with corticosteroids. Also it said a certain type of white blood cell is a little high, and it turns out that there's a specific type of asthma where that kind of cell can cause inflammation of the airways. The only other headline of sorts to come out of the results is that I might have an iron deficiency. I see the hematologist on Friday, and the pulmonologist the week after next, so they'll tell me for sure what the deal is. I won't be surprised if I get sent to be tested for an iron deficiency. And I hope I get to come off the blood thinner. Maybe the pulmonologist will have a more effective treatment for my asthma too. The wait continues.

I hope you're all doing well.

Best wishes for good health, a diagnosis and a plan for the path forward.
Congrats on your bag stats!

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Pairing my Dior with UGG Adirondack II serious boots because it is super slushy out there and mama ain’t got no time for not having cozy warm and dry feet.

Home all day today taking care of sick little. Poor thing. I only needed to get dressed this morning to take the littlest to daycare, she’s feeling fine and in the mood to clown around big time. Such a character, putting on a show constantly. Mostly physical comedy, because she’s 2 and she speaks in 2 languages but not so much enough to come up with knock knock jokes.
Her big 4 year old sister has a fever and is all snuggly and telling me over and over again that she loves me. Hope she gets well quick. I hate to see her missing out on the fun (she had plans this evening to have two best friends over, that got cancelled) but also, I need to study for my finals that I still have 3 left of!

Oh, I had a big one yesterday and I’m sure I aced it. Yay! The pressure was high to execute that one flawlessly since it was all math annd I’m the only one with a degree in math, in that class. It would be embarrassing if I messed it up.

Best wishes on the exams and a quick recovery for the sick little.
That Dior is amazing - colour and leather!

my Nov stats:
Zero in / Zero out

Well done ksuromax and congratulations on your earlier mentioned seasonal clear out!

 

[More bags]

Desert Rose is a soft and subtle pink, as @ElainePG noted. It actually leans more toward mauve than pink, which looks more sophisticated IMO. This shade definitely goes with a lot more in my wardrobe than pinker shades.

Here’s a pic taken in my vehicle with the sunroof open in morning light. The color is true.
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And, for reference, here’s a pic of mauve shades that shows that Desert Rose falls in the same color family.
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That BV is gorgeous, I love the leather and the colour

Nov stats:
Bags in - 1 (trade)
Bags out - 1 (sold); 1 (trade)

Traded with @HopelessBagGirl. I got her Grande Aura. Haven’t worn her yet but will soon.

Great Nov stats!

My Nov Stats. I'm trying my best to make it to Dec 4th and 4 months of no buying.

Nov
Bags In: 0
Bags Out: 4
SLG's in: 0
SLG's out: 0

YTD
Bags In: 10
Bags Out: 13
SLG's in: 2
SLG's out: 0

One of my outs is a bag I'm sending to Ann's today.

I had to correct my list. I had forgotten to include two bags that I sold this year. And, I wasn't counting the 2 bags I flipped (bought and sold) this year in my in's. But those are really important for me to track because I need to get to zero flipping / 100% appropriate buying.

Your stats for Nov are fantastic and YTD looks good, too - congratulations!

 

[bakeacookie]

I’m sure there is a better bag! In fact, there are probably at least two: the BV tote I’m considering and the Saint Laurent Sac du Jour Souple (which I love but the lack of interior pockets has me hesitating).

So often when I’m circling a decision on a purchase, some other style will leap out of the shadows and try to distract me. I just really need to stay focused and realize why I sold the other bags in the first place.

There’s gotta be one that meets the criteria, with interior pockets. don’t settle!

 

[bakeacookie]

Great work on your stats and progress on your goals!

Thank you!

 

[ksuromax]

Not at all. This is so pretty!!! I have a soft gold Chanel boy so a deeper YG bag would be a good add to my collection.

But, I want to buy a pillow resale. So, I need to hunt preloved.
I attempted to repurchase a Dior Soft Tote. I didn't like the patent leather I originally purchased but I liked the structure of the bag. Unfortunately, I bought a lamb one with a shorter strap drop so I had to rehome the second bag as well.

I'm also planning to switch out my red and black Chanel flaps for the same thing in different materials.

I probably wouldn't buy the exact same bag again because once I find a style or structure don't work for me, I'm soooo done with the bag. But I'd definitely buy a bag in a different color or material if the look and function of the bag were great and I just needed to tweak the appearance a bit to make it work.

Ok, gotcha. Will keep an eye open and ear pricked up for you

 

[ksuromax]

Well done ksuromax and congratulations on your earlier mentioned seasonal clear out!

Thank you! Still 'work in progress' but i am committed!

 

[msd_bags]

My lovely red cherry Longchamp Cuir (small) today with white blouse, grey cropped pants and light grey flats. Friday is casual wear day.