A furla daisy tote in blue. It is my all weather bag. It zips closed and is light weight. It is saffaino but it is my only saffaino bag.
2017 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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@Sparkletastic @HopelessBagGirl @dcooney4 I really find reading everyone’s handbag goals and analyses very interesting and helpful. Thank you for the details.
@dcooney4 I think that you have done well! Getting rid of 18 bags, and more to go is amazing to me, even if you did bring in 18. It is very hard to check all the details if your DH is waiting for you.
I live quite a distance from a lot of the boutiques too. My DH shops, but his idea of shopping is: need it, find it, buy it. With clothing and shoes this is his approach. Now interestingly enough, it took him forever to pick out a pair of glasses frames. I was ready to jump out of my skin; I guess this is how he feels when I look at bags. So I either drive the distance by myself or sit him down somewhere with an espresso and a cookie, while I go browse. [emoji6]
My 2017 goals were very simple. Buy 1 to 2 bags that were carefully thought out. I thought one of them might be an H bag, but the right one never found me.
I bought 2 bags that I love; success! I have a 3rd one on it’s way to me. So I guess that this might be considered a fail. I will reveal it, and I suppose try to justify it, when it arrives.
I bought 2 slg’s and planned to only buy 1, but I let go of 6, so I consider this a success.
I did a lot more selling and gifting than I expected. I got over keeping things for sentimental reasons, and realized that I could hold onto the memories, without keeping the bag. I sold my Burberry and Prada pochettes. I sold one vintage Coach bag; I had 2 of the same style in different colors. I kept the color that I think is more rare. I sold a Loeffler Randall bag, that I liked, but was unlined and shed little leather particles. I gifted a Fendi clutch to a friend. I gave my DH a card case to use. I sold or donated 2 other wristlets. I have an MJ wallet for sale; that I plan to donate if it doesn’t sell.
So 3 bags, and 6 slg’s out!
I have not yet finalized my 2018 goals.
@dcooney4 I think that you have done well! Getting rid of 18 bags, and more to go is amazing to me, even if you did bring in 18. It is very hard to check all the details if your DH is waiting for you.
I live quite a distance from a lot of the boutiques too. My DH shops, but his idea of shopping is: need it, find it, buy it. With clothing and shoes this is his approach. Now interestingly enough, it took him forever to pick out a pair of glasses frames. I was ready to jump out of my skin; I guess this is how he feels when I look at bags. So I either drive the distance by myself or sit him down somewhere with an espresso and a cookie, while I go browse. [emoji6]
My 2017 goals were very simple. Buy 1 to 2 bags that were carefully thought out. I thought one of them might be an H bag, but the right one never found me.
I bought 2 bags that I love; success! I have a 3rd one on it’s way to me. So I guess that this might be considered a fail. I will reveal it, and I suppose try to justify it, when it arrives.
I bought 2 slg’s and planned to only buy 1, but I let go of 6, so I consider this a success.
I did a lot more selling and gifting than I expected. I got over keeping things for sentimental reasons, and realized that I could hold onto the memories, without keeping the bag. I sold my Burberry and Prada pochettes. I sold one vintage Coach bag; I had 2 of the same style in different colors. I kept the color that I think is more rare. I sold a Loeffler Randall bag, that I liked, but was unlined and shed little leather particles. I gifted a Fendi clutch to a friend. I gave my DH a card case to use. I sold or donated 2 other wristlets. I have an MJ wallet for sale; that I plan to donate if it doesn’t sell.
So 3 bags, and 6 slg’s out!
I have not yet finalized my 2018 goals.
Thank you! I think you did fantastic. Getting rid of stuff is never easy but the open space feels much better then clutter for memories sake.
In the beginning of the year I was reluctant to make a wish list and just bought what I thought I could use. I was worried that by having a wish list I would buy even more. Though once I finally made the list and not just for bags it helped keep me from buying things that wouldn't work, to actually completing outfits. So now I slowly have more then just jeans and tee shirts or evening gowns to two pairs of real pants and some cute sweaters. I am a work in progress .
I used to be a jeans and tee shirts kinda gal but having two fashionista daughters has really upped my game, lol. To be honest, when I was younger I enjoyed fashion but as a mom, I didn't really focus on it and just drifted into jeans and tee shirts.
Here's the thing I struggle with. It's so fickle! We've all been cleaning our closets around here and it seems like so much stuff is always coming in and going out. I'd like to take a hard pause on everything, not just bags. I can be a ruthless purger which isn't necessarily bad but how much better to not waste the money and buy ______ in the first place!
In other areas I am doing much better at getting rid of clutter. The items I am bringing in have to fit a niche that I don’t already have or I won’t buy them. Now if only the rest of the family would get on board.
Oh and of course off to a discount grocery chain and the only purse I saw anyone carry with a very frumpy outfit is a quilted flap bag with chain strap. It's like there is *no* other style, unless it's a bag screaming the name Michael Kors, or a neverfull. Sigh.
Wish lists / shopping lists across my wardrobe are critically important for me. They keep me focused and force me to really question any not on the list purchases.
My swapping out is upgrading quality and updating for a slight shift in my personal style. So, it's very manageable. (I'm actually wearing more items from my probation closet!)
But, what stopped the churn on my closet was figuring out my "uniform". I like dresses and heels. So, I just gave in and stopped trying to dress like everyone else. For example, work is classic slightly a line dresses with pumps, casual winter is open neckline sweater dresses and boots, summer is sundresses and nothing strappy sandals.
I do buy some other items such as pants and jeans but, they have to be special and aren't a big part of my wardrobe. And I have all of two pair of shorts. I hate them. With a deep passion. Always have. So, I don't wear them unless I'm doing something outdoorsy.
I absolutely avoid styles that don't work for me even if I like them: sleeveless sheaths (too harsh on me), wide legged pants, floaty tops, boot cut pants, etc.
And, I have my shopping list for the year as I mentioned above.
LOL! I wonder if this is particular to your country. I don't see a lot of flap bags ever. I saw more Boys in France than classic flaps. In the US I see more classic flap. For non Chanel, I used to see more RM quilted bags but I don't see a lot of those anymore. I don't think the hunger for quilted flaps in the US is as strong as say 7-10 years ago when Chanels were being styled into some popular TV shows.
What I see everywhere is MK. Perhaps 50% of the branded bags are MK. I even saw it everywhere in Europe & the Middle East when I was traveling this year which really surprised me. I also see a ton of LV mono - particularly Neverfuls and Speedys. I often wonder how many of those are fake since I don't have an eye to spot LV fakes.
I think Coach has done a great job of getting out of this eye fatigue space. There was a time when I thought I would go nuts seeing their fabric mono bags. Now, I still see Coach bags but, far less often and the styles are more fashion forward (but still classic), leather v fabric, and don't scream brand.
MK needs to do the same. He used to have some beautiful original designs and great leathers. Now, not so much. He has pulled back a bit on the big gold logos which is nice.
But, LV mono will always be LV mono. I don't think they have to / should change as other brands mimic / wanna be LV and demand is strong. I just wish someone could kill the fake market. That's the problem.
Great job!! You’ve made great progress this year! [emoji4]
This is a great improvement! You’ve been pretty focused this year!
I have been pretty silent this week due to the chaos of the holidays, and that I have begun searching for my next dog!
I’ve been to two shelters already. It breaks my heart all those cuties will be spending the holidays at a shelter
But since this dog will be my dog, I am trying to find one that really matches me. One that’ll be keen to crate train and travel.
I’m also venturing into a different size breed from the Labrador size I’ve had my whole life. So lots of research, which pet insurance to buy, all for my future dog.
Wish me luck, I hope 2018 brings my new adorable companion.
It’s great because I’ll be on a handbag ban, so my fur baby will be spoiled with my handbag fund.
I’ve been to two shelters already. It breaks my heart all those cuties will be spending the holidays at a shelter
But since this dog will be my dog, I am trying to find one that really matches me. One that’ll be keen to crate train and travel.
I’m also venturing into a different size breed from the Labrador size I’ve had my whole life. So lots of research, which pet insurance to buy, all for my future dog.
Wish me luck, I hope 2018 brings my new adorable companion.
It’s great because I’ll be on a handbag ban, so my fur baby will be spoiled with my handbag fund.
Yay!I have been pretty silent this week due to the chaos of the holidays, and that I have begun searching for my next dog!
I’ve been to two shelters already. It breaks my heart all those cuties will be spending the holidays at a shelter
But since this dog will be my dog, I am trying to find one that really matches me. One that’ll be keen to crate train and travel.
I’m also venturing into a different size breed from the Labrador size I’ve had my whole life. So lots of research, which pet insurance to buy, all for my future dog.
Wish me luck, I hope 2018 brings my new adorable companion.
It’s great because I’ll be on a handbag ban, so my fur baby will be spoiled with my handbag fund.
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