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

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jennlt said:
Here are a couple pictures with more to come! I just had to add a picture with my sandals because I love them together!
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Ah. That new noir Epi speedy. Congrats on owning this bag!

As for me, I won't be its owner even though I initially had my eyes on it. I had went to the boutique and tested it out a bit, and I find it too boxy (even boxier than my Lucrezia). A bit more awkward if you tried to wear it crossbody (and I like to wear crossbody). But the Epi in black sure is nice, but I decided it won't be on my purchase list, and also because I wasn't very wowed by the SA in the boutique. In any case, I saved myself from adding yet another bag to my purchase list. Phew. But I'm now contemplating another cheaper, black bag instead.
 
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soramillay said:
This topic is so relevant to me right now as I am relooking at my collection with an international move in mind.

Here in Canada. I walk most of the time in an urban, but spaced out city. Crossbody bags are my go to, layered over jackets and coats. My second love is for hand held bags, which is also great for my lifestyle. I haven't really got a preference for open top or zipper bags.

Moving to Singapore, I foresee that this will change. I will be taking crowded transportation to get around so open top bags are a no, and handheld bags are impractical. Also with thin clothing I'm not sure if I will like crossbody bags as much anymore as it may be too body emphasizing. So I may be shifting to carrying totes or convertible hobos a lot more.

My tastes have also reverted back to simple designs. I am actually happiest in my Fossils. Now that I know this, I think I am not really tempted by the high end brands anymore.

I am excited about our move to Singapore, but can I say how sad I feel about getting rid of my winter coats and boots? I purged the wool coats without too much regret but am staring at my four puffers, wondering how I can possibly choose from them when it took ages to find puffers that look flattering and keep warm. And then, how to say farewell to my leather riding boots? I can't! Thank goodness I am not a shoe person with twenty pairs of boots. And then my cashmere sweaters... I don't know what to do with my cashmere... I don't want to part with them but I'm not sure how to store them otherwise.

I can't help but confront my collecting self with questions. Why did I have to accumulate things when parting with them brings sorrow? What happens when you love and are attached to things but have to give them up? Is there a reverse Konmari method I can use to get through this?
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Is this a permanent move? If not you could think about storing them? I understand how you feel, I've lived in warm countries and I did miss seasons, I love buying winter clothes!
 
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eiiv said:
And here's my contribution for black week. I'm not a big fan of black, but there are still some bags that I do like in black and thinks they look better in black.
Below: Lucrezia and Regular Lily (I had thoughts about getting rid of the Lucrezia, but now it's back to the grey zone, which means I will think about it for a bit more).
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They both lovely!
 
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eiiv said:
Ah. That new noir Epi speedy. Congrats on owning this bag!

As for me, I won't be its owner even though I initially had my eyes on it. I had went to the boutique and tested it out a bit, and I find it too boxy (even boxier than my Lucrezia). A bit more awkward if you tried to wear it crossbody (and I like to wear crossbody). But the Epi in black sure is nice, but I decided it won't be on my purchase list, and also because I wasn't very wowed by the SA in the boutique. In any case, I saved myself from adding yet another bag to my purchase list. Phew. But I'm now contemplating another cheaper, black bag instead.
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Thanks! I'm so sorry you had an unpleasant experience with an LV SA! I like the crossbody option but honestly won't use it that much with this particular bag. I love the texture of the epi and the low key aspect of this bag so it was a must have for me.
 
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eiiv said:
And here's my contribution for black week. I'm not a big fan of black, but there are still some bags that I do like in black and thinks they look better in black.
Below: Lucrezia and Regular Lily (I had thoughts about getting rid of the Lucrezia, but now it's back to the grey zone, which means I will think about it for a bit more).
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These are both beautiful, versatile black bags!
 
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eiiv said:
And here's my contribution for black week. I'm not a big fan of black, but there are still some bags that I do like in black and thinks they look better in black.
Below: Lucrezia and Regular Lily (I had thoughts about getting rid of the Lucrezia, but now it's back to the grey zone, which means I will think about it for a bit more).
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Keep the Lucrezia, she's stunning [emoji76]
 
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eiiv said:
And here's my contribution for black week. I'm not a big fan of black, but there are still some bags that I do like in black and thinks they look better in black.
Below: Lucrezia and Regular Lily (I had thoughts about getting rid of the Lucrezia, but now it's back to the grey zone, which means I will think about it for a bit more).
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Love black bags and yours are so pretty!
 
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