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

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papertiger said:
I can't believe I was actually on-theme yesterday and totally by coincidence too as I hadn't looked first.

Silver is my middle name (actually a family name) so I count it as a neutral.

Silver Cambridge satchel. The finish is rubbing off a little on the top but these satchels look better worn-in and let's face it, it was always a bit of a beater bag even when new, I wear it when I don't care. More metallics to follow...

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Love this combo, papertiger! I think a silver Cambridge satchel is a perfect carefree bag!
 
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vink said:
I'm very busy lately. Too busy, I think. I broke down yesterday and bought 2 blushes. I haven't bought any makeup in ages. It's another thing I'm trying to finish my stash. Well, it does well in the area of skin care, but not much for make up. I have enough to last my life time plus some more. [emoji29]

Anyway, I didn't shop my closet lately. I ordered some bags. It's a tone I'd normally wouldn't pay attention to, but this color just catch my eyes and pull, and I surrender. [emoji28]

My MM Calista in deep fuchsia. [emoji4]

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I haven't been home yet, so the last year photo will have to do. But I have more adding left at the condo which I'll take photo tonight. So, I'll submit my lot later. ;)
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Beautiful hobo, simple and cool and such a lovely colour.

I think most of us over 21 are in the same boat regarding make-up so please don't be too hard on yourself. I have too much skin care stuff too (do people just throw away 'not so great' masks and serums etc?). I also think I spend 100 x less than others but you should see my stash of premier eye-shadows and blushers and lipsticks and glosses and bronzers and and and, OMG, 2 lifetimes. I dare not look at the sell-by dates. Problem is I don't often have enough time to clean my teeth, when was I going to blend co-ordinating eye-shadows? TM/foundation, radiance powder and mascara and I'm still running for that train.
 
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Mimmy said:
I agree with you, vink. I have a long commute twice weekly, and don't want to worry about having a problem, so I suck it up. I'm not necessarily happy about it though.

@Sparkletastic Even though I really don't know what you look like, I have a pretty good idea of your great sense of style. Picturing you driving a 1940's school bus made me chuckle a bit.

@ksuromax I also agree with you on DH's car related expenses. Mine doesn't understand my fascination with bags, but he doesn't criticize it either. He currently has 2 cars, and is looking at a 3rd. We can fit 3 cars in our garage but not 4. I assumed he was going to sell one of his others; but no, he found a place that he can store one of them at, "a car closet"! [emoji23]

I don't like spending money on routine home repairs, but I do like keeping our house updated and don't mind spending money on appliances, furniture and home decor when needed.

I get the most pleasure from buying a new handbag though! [emoji162]
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Cars are more a headache than bags. Unlike my father and brother who were/are car crazy, my DH only cares if the car goes from A - B, I feel lucky. Photographic equipment is his thing, but at least it doesn't need a garage.
 
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papertiger said:
I can't believe I was actually on-theme yesterday and totally by coincidence too as I hadn't looked first.

Silver is my middle name (actually a family name) so I count it as a neutral.

Silver Cambridge satchel. The finish is rubbing off a little on the top but these satchels look better worn-in and let's face it, it was always a bit of a beater bag even when new, I wear it when I don't care. More metallics to follow...

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Lovely satchel; the draped scarf makes it pop. Beautiful scarf as well
 
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Mulberrygal said:
I'm enjoying a lovely relaxing sunshine holiday in Tenerife at the moment. I've cut down to bringing 3 bags & my GM Neverfull which doubles up as flight / beach bag this time even though we have 16 days here. I also decided to risk one in my suitcase/ hold luggage as I just couldn't be fagged with carrying them all:girlsigh:

I just wondered how many bags others take on holiday and do you put them in your hold luggage? I know mine are insured on my household policy but it would be an ordeal I'm sure to have to claim. It seems a shame though as it's an opportunity to use different bags
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I bring two bags. One as my item on the plane, one to wear while out and about.

I never check a bag, too worried of losing them. I also keep it to two, because I always buy a bag on my vacations so I need room to bring them back.
 
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Mulberrygal said:
I'm enjoying a lovely relaxing sunshine holiday in Tenerife at the moment. I've cut down to bringing 3 bags & my GM Neverfull which doubles up as flight / beach bag this time even though we have 16 days here. I also decided to risk one in my suitcase/ hold luggage as I just couldn't be fagged with carrying them all:girlsigh:

I just wondered how many bags others take on holiday and do you put them in your hold luggage? I know mine are insured on my household policy but it would be an ordeal I'm sure to have to claim. It seems a shame though as it's an opportunity to use different bags
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I normally only take one bag. I have another bag/roller/backpack for carryon.
 
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Mulberrygal said:
I'm enjoying a lovely relaxing sunshine holiday in Tenerife at the moment. I've cut down to bringing 3 bags & my GM Neverfull which doubles up as flight / beach bag this time even though we have 16 days here. I also decided to risk one in my suitcase/ hold luggage as I just couldn't be fagged with carrying them all:girlsigh:

I just wondered how many bags others take on holiday and do you put them in your hold luggage? I know mine are insured on my household policy but it would be an ordeal I'm sure to have to claim. It seems a shame though as it's an opportunity to use different bags
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I always take 2 bags. 1 for the flight and the other for out and about at my destination. I never take a holdall, only checked in luggage. I like being light when i travel
 
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Sparkletastic said:
I left the gym tonight and my car wouldn't start. :mad: This is the second time in about 4 months that this happened. So it seems I need a new battery for my car. :annoyed:

The battery + installation will cost far less than any one wardrobe item I've purchased over the last month. So why does it feel like a tortuous financial burden / pure highway robbery for me to spend the money on it? :doh: I just don't care even a little bit about cars. I would drive a rusty 1940's school bus if it weren't for the fact that my DH insisted I get a "nice" car. I just want a box on wheels that simply GOES!

Anyone else feel no qualms about buying a handbag that costs 3 - 5 figures yet squawk loud and long at teeny bills for other stuff? :amuse:
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Yes! Especially car stuff!
 
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papertiger said:
I can't believe I was actually on-theme yesterday and totally by coincidence too as I hadn't looked first.

Silver is my middle name (actually a family name) so I count it as a neutral.

Silver Cambridge satchel. The finish is rubbing off a little on the top but these satchels look better worn-in and let's face it, it was always a bit of a beater bag even when new, I wear it when I don't care. More metallics to follow...

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The Cambridge looks good in silver. What a cool middle name, much more pizzazz than mine, Marie! [emoji16]
 
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