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

[Sparkletastic]

I think that cpw is a good way to look at purchases. Don't know if I could ever get mine down to $10 per bag, because I use a bag for a week at a time!

I agree. I'm mindful of my CPW in that I spend my money on the bags I use most. But I don't have a target. If I love th bag, "spending" $250 CPW it is fine by me!

Thank you, Mimmy! I really love nearly all my bags now, and the ones I'm not crazy about are going to be re-homed in 2017, so I feel as though I'm in a good place with my collection.

You really are. But a lot of that is you picked quality bag with range for how you live. I'm still moving in that direction. You are very inspirational!!!!

 

[bakeacookie]

Oh no.

I suddenly need a purple bag.

[emoji28]

 

[Sparkletastic]

Hi everyone,

I've been reading the posts in this thread. You guys are truly inspiring. I'm at a point in my collection where I feel like it's difficult to rotate and use all the bags that I love. 2016 was supposed to be the year that I limit myself to just 1 bag purchase. Well, that did not happen... ugh!!! In the last month, I have been telling myself that I really have to be serious about it this time.

Sorry, if this is too long... To give a bit of background, I'm not one that can let go easily of bags. I have bags from 10-13 years ago that I don't want to sell even if I tried. I pull them out and omg, I remember why I fell in love with it. I've decided to keep these bags as long as I have intentions of using them even if rare. I have sold a few contemporary bags that I don't even know why I got; they were either not used or used a couple of times - these were no brainers to sell. In the last 3 years or so, I have purchased bags that I really love. I bought them based on the gaps I saw in my collection. Now, I feel like I've reached a point where there are no gaps to fill but I just want more bags...lol (yes, I recognize that I have a problem).

I'd like to join you guys if that's ok. I'll keep it as simple as possible as it is not easy to attain as it is.

Pre-goal: I have one more item that I'm waiting for arriving within the next few months. I have been looking for this in the last year or so, so I'm giving myself this last item before going into bag hibernation. If it arrives, I'll be happy. If it does not, I'm no longer going to search for it - at least not in 2017

Goal:
1. No bag purchases for the entire 2017 (other than pre-goal)
2. Rotate my bags as much as possible. I'm doing well with this, I think. I'll try for the 15 in 31 and see if I can make it

Stretch Goal: No slg purchases for the entire 2017. (This is truly a stretch goal. It will take me a lot of will power but I will make an attempt.)

Hey there bh4me! Welcome aboard! And YAY for having purchased bags you LOVE!

Your comment about not necessarily needing a bag but wanting one is why most of us are here! So you're in good company! We help each other avoid some of the impulse purchases we'll regret later.

I see you goals are 0 bags and 0 SLG's. That's wonderful but perhaps you should coast into this a little softer. Several of us have found that saying total ban leases to more purchases than if we said we'll wait but allow one item if it's perfect. Or total bad for a few months. I'm not at all questioning your goals. I just wanted to share some of our experiences.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Hi Ladies! I have been speed reading the posts in this thread (tis a fast moving one!) and I want to join in as well. I have already started to mentally list out some of the bags that I want to sell/give away although no concrete action has been taken yet, because I find selling to be such a hassle. I have started with my own clothes though (these are easier), whereby I took out the clothes that I intend to donate soon and pack them together. I already felt better by just doing that.

I would like to try the 3 in 31 challenge although it might end up as 2 in 31 or even 1 in 31 though. Haha. The first bag that I will use in Jan is my small purple Givenchy Pandora. I really like this one and may end up not using other bags except for my MZW backpack for rainy days. This was easy as I was already planning to use it once I switch out my neon blue Mulberry SBS.

However, I cannot put myself on ban island as it is too difficult for me, considering the no. of bags I bought in 2016 (the last bag purchase was made on 30 Dec 2016!) But I will at least try to limit to maybe 5 new bags max for 2017. I don't want to set such strict limitations and end up not achieving anything. XD

Good luck to every one else with their resolutions!

Hi Eliv!! Welcome!!!

I'm there with you on wardrobe purging. I agree that it feels good!

And no bans are required here! Join us on Pause Peninsula where the living is easy and the drinks are free. LOL! We'll help each other stay within our predetermined limits.

And that color on your Pandora is TDF!!!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Everyone! What shall we do for our first weekly assignment to help us shop and appreciate our collections.

Dc suggested a family shot to start the year. I think that'a a great idea!!

Here are other ideas I captured the last few months:

• Bags by color (as we did last year. That was fun)
• Bags by brand
• Favorite bags
• Bags with special memories that we won't part with
• SLG showcase
• Bag temptations
• The bag is we're hunting
• Bags we hate in our own closet
• Bags all dressed up (with charms, twillies, etc)
• Bags we covet but will never buy
• Help me style my bag!
• The bag(s) that got away

I'd love to do bags by color or brand. Most of us have changed a lot so it could be so much fun! But I'm open to whatever the group wants to do!

 

[eggtartapproved]

Here you go! The pic was taken when I bought it in Nov 2016. I have only used it for about 2 weeks before I switched to my Mulberry SBS. I'm itching to use it again! It is not a hassle to get in and out of the bag (you don't need to perform special tricks to get into the bag XD It's almost like a top-zip handbag in my opinion), and it is very spacious for its size, since it is really shaped like a box!
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Omg it is absolutely delicious looking. Like an amazing grape drink or candy. Thank you for sharing!

 

[eggtartapproved]

Everyone! What shall we do for our first weekly assignment to help us shop and appreciate our collections.

Dc suggested a family shot to start the year. I think that'a a great idea!!

Here are other ideas I captured the last few months:

• Bags by color (as we did last year. That was fun)
• Bags by brand
• Favorite bags
• Bags with special memories that we won't part with
• SLG showcase
• Bag temptations
• The bag is we're hunting
• Bags we hate in our own closet
• Bags all dressed up (with charms, twillies, etc)
• Bags we covet but will never buy
• Help me style my bag!
• The bag(s) that got away

I'd love to do bags by color or brand. Most of us have changed a lot so it could be so much fun! But I'm open to whatever the group wants to do!

How about in the spirit of appreciating what we have we add a week where we showcase some bags that are amazing for our lifestyle? Whether it be for work, toting kids' things around, school, vacation, date nights, etc. and share why we love those ones for those specific occasions or functions?

 

[Sparkletastic]

How about in the spirit of appreciating what we have we add a week where we showcase some bags that are amazing for our lifestyle? Whether it be for work, toting kids' things around, school, vacation, date nights, etc. and share why we love those ones for those specific occasions or functions?

I like this idea. And with 52 weeks, we need 52 great ideas!

 

[bh4me]

Hey there bh4me! Welcome aboard! And YAY for having purchased bags you LOVE!

Your comment about not necessarily needing a bag but wanting one is why most of us are here! So you're in good company! We help each other avoid some of the impulse purchases we'll regret later.

I see you goals are 0 bags and 0 SLG's. That's wonderful but perhaps you should coast into this a little softer. Several of us have found that saying total ban leases to more purchases than if we said we'll wait but allow one item if it's perfect. Or total bad for a few months. I'm not at all questioning your goals. I just wanted to share some of our experiences.

I know. I do appreciate the thought. Last year, I was too lax with my goals and took advantage of it. This year, I need to put my foot down and really make an effort. It is a bit aggressive But I'm letting the one bag arriving this year be my 'bonus' before executing the goal. I'm hoping this lessens the blow. The slg is just a stretch goal. If I can do it, I will. It may not happen but I'll give it a shot. The bag ban is a serious mandate for me

 

[eiiv]

With enough rotation, I'm sure you can!

It helps that I'm doing my ban so I can focus on using what I have.



I adore this color!!!

Oh no.

I suddenly need a purple bag.

[emoji28]

Oh no. It wasn't because of me, I hope? RESIST!

Love this! The color looks so rich and the leather looks divine!

Yes, the color set the light bulb (!!!!) inside my brain off when I first saw it. No regrets at all! Let's also work hard together to achieve our goals.

Hi Eliv!! Welcome!!!

I'm there with you on wardrobe purging. I agree that it feels good!

And no bans are required here! Join us on Pause Peninsula where the living is easy and the drinks are free. LOL! We'll help each other stay within our predetermined limits.

And that color on your Pandora is TDF!!!

Pause Peninsula does sound more doable. I would be really sad if I got whisked off to Ban Island. Well...if there handsome hunks there, I would seriously consider it, though. [yes I love my purple Pandora!]

Omg it is absolutely delicious looking. Like an amazing grape drink or candy. Thank you for sharing!

You're welcome! I'm shameless and I can't deny myself that it is indeed delicious.

 

[bakeacookie]

Oh no. It wasn't because of me, I hope? RESIST!


Yes, the color set the light bulb (!!!!) inside my brain off when I first saw it. No regrets at all! Let's also work hard together to achieve our goals.


Pause Peninsula does sound more doable. I would be really sad if I got whisked off to Ban Island. Well...if there handsome hunks there, I would seriously consider it, though. [yes I love my purple Pandora!]


You're welcome! I'm shameless and I can't deny myself that it is indeed delicious.

A little bit. Haha. But I have never found the color in a bag I know I would keep so I admire from afar. [emoji4]

 

[eiiv]

Everyone! What shall we do for our first weekly assignment to help us shop and appreciate our collections.

Dc suggested a family shot to start the year. I think that'a a great idea!!

Here are other ideas I captured the last few months:

• Bags by color (as we did last year. That was fun)
• Bags by brand
• Favorite bags
• Bags with special memories that we won't part with
• SLG showcase
• Bag temptations
• The bag is we're hunting
• Bags we hate in our own closet
• Bags all dressed up (with charms, twillies, etc)
• Bags we covet but will never buy
• Help me style my bag!
• The bag(s) that got away

I'd love to do bags by color or brand. Most of us have changed a lot so it could be so much fun! But I'm open to whatever the group wants to do!

This sounds like fun! I'm not sure I can keep up with the weekly schedule but I will follow what you ladies are doing. Bags by brand would be the easiest for me. SLG is easy also, because I hardly have any (it's a good thing I don't buy as many SLGs as I buy bags!)

 

[ksuromax]

Here you go! The pic was taken when I bought it in Nov 2016. I have only used it for about 2 weeks before I switched to my Mulberry SBS. I'm itching to use it again! It is not a hassle to get in and out of the bag (you don't need to perform special tricks to get into the bag XD It's almost like a top-zip handbag in my opinion), and it is very spacious for its size, since it is really shaped like a box!
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What a stunner!!!!!!

 

[ksuromax]

I am totally for the 'bags by brand(s)',
coming back later with my 15 group shot for Jan...

Everyone! What shall we do for our first weekly assignment to help us shop and appreciate our collections.

Dc suggested a family shot to start the year. I think that'a a great idea!!

Here are other ideas I captured the last few months:

• Bags by color (as we did last year. That was fun)
• Bags by brand
• Favorite bags
• Bags with special memories that we won't part with
• SLG showcase
• Bag temptations
• The bag is we're hunting
• Bags we hate in our own closet
• Bags all dressed up (with charms, twillies, etc)
• Bags we covet but will never buy
• Help me style my bag!
• The bag(s) that got away

I'd love to do bags by color or brand. Most of us have changed a lot so it could be so much fun! But I'm open to whatever the group wants to do!

 

[msd_bags]

Welcome to all new ladies on this thread!

For my 15 in 31, I will try (hard) to use most of the bags I did not use when I made my trial run in December. I wore 17 bags in December. I have around 35 bags that I count. But of course, I don't totally expect I will only use only bags from the other 18, as there are certainly bags we gravitate towards.

I'm in on the weekly showcases too!