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

[ksuromax]

It's up to us to weigh up the pros and cons of everything and not fall into line. Out of almost every person I know I don't have an Apple phone - you'd think I choose to walk barefoot in the rain the way I'm questioned about it.

+1
never had one, and probably never will.

 

[More bags]

Is anyone else carrying specific bags for the holidays? I see red bags, but the holidays aren’t limited to only red. [emoji4]

Great choices from the people who’ve responded. We’re boarding a Disney Cruise tomorrow, I’ve got an old Lululemon backpack and my Chanel Coco Shine black patent small flap. Happy holidays everyone!

 

[msd_bags]

Great choices from the people who’ve responded. We’re boarding a Disney Cruise tomorrow, I’ve got an old Lululemon backpack and my Chanel Coco Shine black patent small flap. Happy holidays everyone!

Have and great time and happy holidays!

 

[msd_bags]

As for me I will probably still be in my Zipped Bays until the New Year! But depending on the outfits I will choose on certain days I will just alternate some bags.

 

[More bags]

1. If I didn't look at it all season why am I considering it at sale time?

2. Almost like the bag I want is like almost the number winning the lottery

3. I reserve the right not to buy anything I reserve.

4. Any bag that needs the brand displayed on the outside to make it sell is not a bag designed well enough to sell itself.

5. Buying an HG (bag) is like committing to a soulmate. Not to be taken lightly.

6. There are always going to be fabulous bags.

7. A signature bag carried is better than a collector's bag on a shelf

8. I already have better.

Thoughtful remarks, I’m nodding in agreement at all of it.

 

[More bags]

I’ve been so busy these days that I haven’t been able to join the juicy discussions.

I’ve carried 8 different bags so far in December, including my little Ferragamo that I’ve worn during 2
parties. It’s so easy to have on my shoulder while I’m circulating.

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This is a lovely Ferragamo - I like the clasp detail!

Is it bad that I can't change out of this bag?! We're casual wear in the office for days leading to Christmas.
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Great modeling pics!

Sorry to jump in, but I still owe you some pics! Turned out to be difficult, photographing this dark blue coat, especially showing the silver side buckles. This is the Boss Cielina coat and I am wearing both kinds of bag hardware with it. Have to try it with my dark red / soft pink / purple bags! Here shown with Longchamp and Mulberry, Burberry in the background. My other new coat (Strenesse) still has to be worn for the first time...

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Great coat pics!

The consignment shop sold another bag today but still not the big one I had won.

Congratulations on your recent sales!

 

[ksuromax]

another red bag today - BV Pillow

 

[Sparkletastic]

I am impressed that you even get to carry a bag. When mine were small I had three under four years of age and I was lucky if I had everything in my diaper bag.

Same here. At one point, I had two under the age of 3, worked full time, went to grad school part time and my husband had been transferred to another state. I was happy to not have my clothes on backward.

Today when I checked the consignment store account I got excited because she sold something that I would get 75.00 dollars for. So I thought It was maybe the Kate Spade, but she sold a huge heavy puffy coat. Not as exciting as getting rid of an unwanted bag but still means more space will stay in my closet.

Congrats!!

Is it bad that I can't change out of this bag?! We're casual wear in the office for days leading to Christmas.
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No! That's great. It means you picked as great bag!!!

 

[Sparkletastic]

I sprayed it with the collinil weather proofer and have put cream on it to keep it moisturized. It works fine on mine.

I've never used a weather proofer. Do you use it on all your bags?

Lately I've been reminding myself that replacement bags don't work and will just turn out to be not cost effective in the long run. So I'm really glad I went for this!

Yes. Replacement or filler bags are always a mistake.

 

[Sparkletastic]

The consignment shop sold another bag today but still not the big one I had won.

Congrats again! You're on a roll!!!

1. If I didn't look at it all season why am I considering it at sale time?

2. Almost like the bag I want is like almost the number winning the lottery

3. I reserve the right not to buy anything I reserve.

4. Any bag that needs the brand displayed on the outside to make it sell is not a bag designed well enough to sell itself.

5. Buying an HG (bag) is like committing to a soulmate. Not to be taken lightly.

6. There are always going to be fabulous bags.

7. A signature bag carried is better than a collector's bag on a shelf

8. I already have better.

I looooove these!!! Especially #2 which I need tattooed on my forehead.

I'm carrying a very sparkly Marc Jacobs red sequined bag that I got via TheRealReal in 2015. A tPF friend pointed me towards it; it was a runway bag in S/S13, eye-wateringly expensive, but was listed at something like 95% off on TheRealReal so I simply HAD to pop for it! It's called the Tweed Girls Mae, and it's a red, cream, and black sequined plaid that is perfect to wear this month.
The outside is fabric. Inside, it's fully lined in leather. The strap can be worn either doubled as a short shoulder strap, or long as a cross-body. Actually, it is one of my favorites, but I only wear it in December and on Valentine's day, because of the "sparkle" factor.
I haven't had a chance to photograph it, but here's the image from the web site:
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I love this because it's so unique!!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Great choices from the people who’ve responded. We’re boarding a Disney Cruise tomorrow, I’ve got an old Lululemon backpack and my Chanel Coco Shine black patent small flap. Happy holidays everyone!

Have fun! We loved the Disney cruises! I'd go tomorrow without a kid!

another red bag today - BV Pillow

Adorbs!!!

 

[Sparkletastic]

So recall I got the red lamb Chanel to replace the caviar? Well I wore her today and it is truly love! Yes, the capacity is a little tighter but, I was able to get everything comfortably inside.

I'm so glad I made the switch. Now I'm feeling emboldened on some of the other bags I was questioning. If they aren't working, I do need to optimize. Life is too short to be discontent with a handbag. Lol!

 

[msd_bags]

So recall I got the red lamb Chanel to replace the caviar? Well I wore her today and it is truly love! Yes, the capacity is a little tighter but, I was able to get everything comfortably inside.

I'm so glad I made the switch. Now I'm feeling emboldened on some of the other bags I was questioning. If they aren't working, I do need to optimize. Life is too short to be discontent with a handbag. Lol!

Yay!!! I've actually wondered what your final choice was. Glad that beauty worked out fine!

 

[papertiger]

I'm carrying a very sparkly Marc Jacobs red sequined bag that I got via TheRealReal in 2015. A tPF friend pointed me towards it; it was a runway bag in S/S13, eye-wateringly expensive, but was listed at something like 95% off on TheRealReal so I simply HAD to pop for it! It's called the Tweed Girls Mae, and it's a red, cream, and black sequined plaid that is perfect to wear this month.
The outside is fabric. Inside, it's fully lined in leather. The strap can be worn either doubled as a short shoulder strap, or long as a cross-body. Actually, it is one of my favorites, but I only wear it in December and on Valentine's day, because of the "sparkle" factor.
I haven't had a chance to photograph it, but here's the image from the web site:
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Wow

a perfect ho;iday bag too

 

[Sparkletastic]

Hermes was always very, very expensive and traditionally Chanel, Gucci and LV dear. Considering that a 1990s Birkin or Kelly could have been the only bag carried for 20 years, fair enough but fashion brands charging thousands like YSL, Miu Miu, VB, the Row and so on, sold with no aftercare or pretence that bag designs will last more than a season I totally despair.

What you mention here is what makes me pull my hair out sometimes when I'm thinking about my handbags.

My ideal is to have "forever" bags. Ones with the quality, style and function to last for decades or even the rest of my life. So, I consciously started buying Chanel for that reason. I love and use my Chanels and feel comfortable that they have staying power in my closet (once I figured out my material preferences).

And, this makes me feel like I should buy Hermes. But, I'm just not in love with any of the styles. I have very strong like for the Kelly. But, if it weren't Hermes, I can't say I'd definitely buy it. So, I shouldn't buy it because it's Hermes. (In contrast I'm drawn to lots of quilted flap bags. So my Chanels make sense for me to buy.)

All other brands - including to some extent Gucci & LV - will have styles that date pretty easily. And, it's hard for me to stay in love with a bag that looks dated. Not vintage. Those are great. But, an "it" bag that has an obvious and very much past year and era - no bueno.

And many brands, like YSL or Prada, have known quality issues. So, just why would I spend lots of money on them if I have to worry if they'll not only "date" but may not last.

Throw in that I like variety. I couldn't wear the same Kelly or Chanel flap or anything every day.

So, what to do? I'm not sure. Right now I'm buying bags I love that aren't trendy and come from quality manufacturers. And, I have to keep the size of my collection manageable so I wear all my bags. And, I try to look at resale so I can get value out if I sell a bag. And...

Sheesh! This is a lot of thinking for some sacks. But at the end of the day, I do bristle at some of the prices - especially when the bag won't be a valued "keeper" for years to come.