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

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So, I have a confession to make. :angel: I thought after buying the BV Chain Tote I was done for the year, but apparently I was wrong! DH got me a lanyard from BV for Christmas, and we went in to exchange black for cobalt blue, and they had THIS bag ... I had seen photos of it before and loved it but told myself it was too small to be practical. But that argument went out the window when I saw this little beauty in person. In a rare moment of enabling, DH told me to stop trying to argue that it will get a lot of use, and that if I just love it, I should get it. :biggrin:

That said, there have already been two occasions over the holidays when I would have used this bag if I had had it, and another tomorrow when I will use it (casual gathering at a friend’s house when I don’t want to bring a whole bag but still want something to carry my phone, lip gloss and a few tissues).

Presenting my new, completely unplanned, impulse buy (before I go into 2018 with the resolution of NO impulse buys!).

Now, like @westvillage, I am ready for a strong pause while I use the bags I have and reassess my collection. :p


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Cute bag - it looks awesome on you!
 
So, I have a confession to make. :angel: I thought after buying the BV Chain Tote I was done for the year, but apparently I was wrong! DH got me a lanyard from BV for Christmas, and we went in to exchange black for cobalt blue, and they had THIS bag ... I had seen photos of it before and loved it but told myself it was too small to be practical. But that argument went out the window when I saw this little beauty in person. In a rare moment of enabling, DH told me to stop trying to argue that it will get a lot of use, and that if I just love it, I should get it. :biggrin:

That said, there have already been two occasions over the holidays when I would have used this bag if I had had it, and another tomorrow when I will use it (casual gathering at a friend’s house when I don’t want to bring a whole bag but still want something to carry my phone, lip gloss and a few tissues).

Presenting my new, completely unplanned, impulse buy (before I go into 2018 with the resolution of NO impulse buys!).

Now, like @westvillage, I am ready for a strong pause while I use the bags I have and reassess my collection. :p


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So cute! Love this!
 
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This is EXACTLY the one I use for sinus infections. It really works, and no need for antibiotics, which are no help anyway since most sinus infections are viral.
The worst are fungal. I had one of mine morph into that af one point. I wanted to head towards the light.

But to your point, it's ridiculous that some doctors routinely prescribe antibiotics without actually swabbing the sinuses to see what the real issue is.
Do you have to use distilled water with this?
As @catsinthebag says below, you can use boiled water.
HBG, try googling Net-i-Pot. There are also You Tube videos on the correct way to rinse your sinuses. I do it every day because I have crappy sinuses that try to hold on to junk and then the junk gets infected. I found the concept of washing your sinuses absolutely revolting, but now that I’m doing it, it isn’t so bad and it really helps. Hope you and your family feel better soon!

Hobbsy, you don’t have to use distilled water. There are saline rinses, which can get expensive over time, or you can buy a Netipot kit and use dissolvable saline packets in water. You just have to be sure the water is sterile, so I boil the water and then let it cool a bit. The tricky part is getting the water at a point when it’s not so hot that you’re in danger of scalding your sinuses, but warm enough to be comfortable — if the water is too cold, it feels pretty gross.
Agree with all!!
Thanks! I have one and need to get it out and start using it. It's been so long I couldn't remember on the water. I have bronchitis right now and miserable.
I hope you feel better soon. I just had that about two months ago. It didn't get better until I got steroid shots plus an oral steroid. It was just awful. I hope yours is much more mild. Please rest, rest, rest.
 
So, I have a confession to make. :angel: I thought after buying the BV Chain Tote I was done for the year, but apparently I was wrong! DH got me a lanyard from BV for Christmas, and we went in to exchange black for cobalt blue, and they had THIS bag ... I had seen photos of it before and loved it but told myself it was too small to be practical. But that argument went out the window when I saw this little beauty in person. In a rare moment of enabling, DH told me to stop trying to argue that it will get a lot of use, and that if I just love it, I should get it. :biggrin:

That said, there have already been two occasions over the holidays when I would have used this bag if I had had it, and another tomorrow when I will use it (casual gathering at a friend’s house when I don’t want to bring a whole bag but still want something to carry my phone, lip gloss and a few tissues).

Presenting my new, completely unplanned, impulse buy (before I go into 2018 with the resolution of NO impulse buys!).

Now, like @westvillage, I am ready for a strong pause while I use the bags I have and reassess my collection. :p


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Congrats!! It's stunning! :tup:
 
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So, I have a confession to make. :angel: I thought after buying the BV Chain Tote I was done for the year, but apparently I was wrong! DH got me a lanyard from BV for Christmas, and we went in to exchange black for cobalt blue, and they had THIS bag ... I had seen photos of it before and loved it but told myself it was too small to be practical. But that argument went out the window when I saw this little beauty in person. In a rare moment of enabling, DH told me to stop trying to argue that it will get a lot of use, and that if I just love it, I should get it. :biggrin:

That said, there have already been two occasions over the holidays when I would have used this bag if I had had it, and another tomorrow when I will use it (casual gathering at a friend’s house when I don’t want to bring a whole bag but still want something to carry my phone, lip gloss and a few tissues).

Presenting my new, completely unplanned, impulse buy (before I go into 2018 with the resolution of NO impulse buys!).

Now, like @westvillage, I am ready for a strong pause while I use the bags I have and reassess my collection. :p


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I [emoji813]️! Congrats. The butterfly detail is so nice, it gives the bag a lovely edge. Your DH is the best!
 
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That’s for sure. This Siena is the best motivation I could have for a good solid pause! Not a ban though; hard rules are just too strict for my personality. So positive motivation would say ... I want to give my SEVENTEEN F/W bags ALL my love for a good long while. No two-timing, cheating or bringing in sister wives.
LOL I love the way you think.
 
So, I have a confession to make. :angel: I thought after buying the BV Chain Tote I was done for the year, but apparently I was wrong! DH got me a lanyard from BV for Christmas, and we went in to exchange black for cobalt blue, and they had THIS bag ... I had seen photos of it before and loved it but told myself it was too small to be practical. But that argument went out the window when I saw this little beauty in person. In a rare moment of enabling, DH told me to stop trying to argue that it will get a lot of use, and that if I just love it, I should get it. :biggrin:

That said, there have already been two occasions over the holidays when I would have used this bag if I had had it, and another tomorrow when I will use it (casual gathering at a friend’s house when I don’t want to bring a whole bag but still want something to carry my phone, lip gloss and a few tissues).

Presenting my new, completely unplanned, impulse buy (before I go into 2018 with the resolution of NO impulse buys!).

Now, like @westvillage, I am ready for a strong pause while I use the bags I have and reassess my collection. :p


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This looks like that goldielocks of bags, not to big and not to small.
 
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I did not define my goals for 2017 so far. Maybe 1 out, 0 in? A not neutral or bi-/tri-/multi-coloured bag could tempt me, though. A D&G Sicily perhaps?

Found 2017‘s goals (see above)! Reality is: Bought 5 bags, sold 2. No multi-coloured bag, but two metallic ones, three neutral. The D&G never happened because of quality issues. I fell for BV instead! I am happy, though, all bags were bought pre-loved. This was the first year I tracked the daily wears and I will continue to do so in 2018! Today, I also looked at the past years: From 16 premier bags since 2011, I still have 15. I let go of 6 contemporary bags since 2011. The thoughtful refining of my „collection“ seems to be well on its way. Will post in the 2018 thread to start the new year! [emoji256]
 
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