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

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westvillage said:
OK, in the spirit of getting ahold of something once loved but never bought, look what arrived today from Yoogis. I never wanted a Spy but the Baby Spy was too adorable ... though it didn’t have a strap so, no. But I never lost my love for the bag. This one popped up for a song a few day before Xmas and I decided NOW! I love its dinosaury skin look and squat little shape. Then the leather, aaahhh. It’s in beautiful condition though10 years out of date but it’s blind love and I’m wearing it tonight.

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How cool! I love the textures it has going on!
 
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kemi said:
Your comment aptly describes the space I’m in right now; this is the first year I have not stalked the sales looking for anything and I don’t feel like I’m missing out. I promptly delete email sales alerts from various sites and keep it moving, lol
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That’s funny— I’ve been doing the same thing. Delete, delete, delete. At some point I’m going to need some new clothes, but I have no interest in shopping right now. It’s weird.
 
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msd_bags said:
My takeaway from 2017:

1. More is not better

Having so many bags is not necessarily good (for me). Even if I wanted to use some bags longer, I sometimes felt that I NEEDED to change out, just so I can give others their exposure. This was not fun at all!

2. My taste changes in terms of bag colors

I let go of a lot of my colored bags this 2017. Before, I thought I needed colorful bags, but I got tired of them and longed for neutrals. Maybe the lusting for colors will come back, maybe not.

3. No forever bag (by choice) for me

After a while, some favorites are no longer that. So if I buy relatively more expensive bags (than contemporary), my eyes should then be open to the possibility that these will not be used a lot after some time. They might become "forever" bags due to lack of resale market though.

4. Better 1 pricier bag than several cheaper replacement bags

With this realization, I should really space my purchase (money tree not bearing enough [emoji3]) and go with THE bag I really want. I have also realized that there are bags that I want because of the brand. For instance, my Saint Laurent tote (bought in Dec 2016). There are many well made contemporary totes out there. But I wanted this in part because of the brand. I have come to acknowledge and accept this part of me (being brand conscious) that's why I want to have more thought out purchases.

5. I don't need to own all bags I like

I still have not found a hobby that will distract me from bag browsing so I will always be seeing beautiful bags. But I have kept repeating this mantra to remind myself!


I bought 11 bags in 2017, not counting 2 document bags. Of these 11, I have rehomed 2. So net of 9 bags, where about 4 were brought during travels abroad. I should really leave room for these "fruits of travel" bags and not buy and buy during off travel periods.
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Great analysis msd_bags! Thanks for sharing!

tenKrat said:
I hope everyone had a merry Christmas/happy holiday!

Here’s my Christmas gift from DH. It’s a Bottega Veneta large cervo Veneta in Steel. She has a glorious smell and is so chewy soft.
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And, of course, I wore her today.
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Steel is a chameleon color. It is a dark taupe indoors near a sunny window. But, depending on what other colors are near it and on the lighting, Steel can also look grey or even a lighter taupe in photos. My SA told me that Steel is currently Tomas Maier’s (BV’s Creative Director) favorite color.
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Congratulations, your DH knocked it out of the park - this bag is truly stunning on you!
 
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bakeacookie said:
So I did get a bag from DBF’s Mom!

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So I am one in for December, but I didn’t buy it so I say my ban isn’t broken [emoji23]

No SLGs or any other bags this month. No outs either. [emoji4]

Did anyone else get bags and SLGs this Christmas? I know some did mention there were some under the tree!

I also did get a scarf from DBF from the LV event. It’s a men’s scarf so it’s not so girly and I love it!
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Great looking bag. I’m glad it ticks all the boxes for you, it’s a lovely colour!
 
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Unplanned purchase this month!

I have a large crossbody from MZ Wallace that I took on a trip abroad a few years ago. Too big for future trips because my children are older now. No more snacks and kid doodads to haul around anymore!! I found a small crossbody in a pretty caramel color on sale. The leather bits have a nice contrasting red edge paint. Small bag, 10”x7”, perfect and lightweight for my upcoming summer trip.

Here she is, caramel Bailey in Bedford nylon by MZ Wallace. I added a new Coach bag strap that I got for Christmas. Hardware doesn’t match with bag’s hardware, but no big deal. I also got the cutest coin purse with little monkeys that I could not resist (I normally don’t buy SLGs beyond what I need).

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tenKrat said:
Unplanned purchase this month!

I have a large crossbody from MZ Wallace that I took on a trip abroad a few years ago. Too big for future trips because my children are older now. No more snacks and kid doodads to haul around anymore!! I found a small crossbody in a pretty caramel color on sale. The leather bits have a nice contrasting red edge paint. Small bag, 10”x7”, perfect and lightweight for my upcoming summer trip.

Here she is, caramel Bailey in Bedford nylon by MZ Wallace. I added a new Coach bag strap that I got for Christmas. Hardware doesn’t match with bag’s hardware, but no big deal. I also got the cutest coin purse with little monkeys that I could not resist (I normally don’t buy SLGs beyond what I need).

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Love that color and the strap looks great with this bag!
 
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tenKrat said:
Unplanned purchase this month!

I have a large crossbody from MZ Wallace that I took on a trip abroad a few years ago. Too big for future trips because my children are older now. No more snacks and kid doodads to haul around anymore!! I found a small crossbody in a pretty caramel color on sale. The leather bits have a nice contrasting red edge paint. Small bag, 10”x7”, perfect and lightweight for my upcoming summer trip.

Here she is, caramel Bailey in Bedford nylon by MZ Wallace. I added a new Coach bag strap that I got for Christmas. Hardware doesn’t match with bag’s hardware, but no big deal. I also got the cutest coin purse with little monkeys that I could not resist (I normally don’t buy SLGs beyond what I need).

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I love Bailey!
 
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I am wearing Mz Wallace Bailey today too. It is my most worn bag yet looks as new as the day I bought it. I had bring back the gorgeous metallic bag as the strap kept sliding off my shoulder once I was trying it in front of the mirror with the coat I bought it for. I will get the handheld version with cross body strap or their backpack if they get in at the local boutique as I have a store credit.
 

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bakeacookie said:
I feel guilty not having changed any SLGs or charms lately because after work I rush over to an animal shelter to see who the new arrivals are. There’s so many cuties there but so many are such large dogs, even bigger than my Labrador mixes. [emoji15]

Hoping they all find a home, and hoping I find some time to continue with my resolutions!
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Good luck! I just saw a picture of a 9 month old puppy called Bixby on the Angels of Rawley a adoption site on Southern California. Good thing I don’t live there or he would be coming to my house.
 
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