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

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I tend to think all my buys are my best buy. Although it's not, otherwise, I wouldn't let any of them go. [emoji6]

And bag that I don't think I'll wear anymore, but will keep it is the Regalo Tokyo I bought in my honeymoon. It's very soft and puddle, but it's too big and has substantial weight which when combine with my stuff, is getting quite too heavy for me right now. But I love everything about the bag, the color, the leather, the look, and the story about it etc. [emoji4]
 
I pack very efficiently. LOL! Here's an example from when I recently went to Maui.

Personal Item (Backpack)
#1 & #2: Miss Dior (pink) and Miss Dior blue lightly stuffed with clothing and wrapped in bubble wrap and stacked on top of each other in middle sections.
#3: Pewter Miu Miu stuffed and in front section

Carryon suitcase
#4: Prada Jute / Python - Collapse to a flat pancake. I put this in the zip section on the "lid" of my carryon suitcase
#5: Beach Bag - Collapse to a flat pancake and add to zip section on the lid of my suitcase
#6 Chanel pearl grey M/L - nestled on top layer of clothes
#6 Fossil Wristlet - tucked in corner

Brilliant :tup: I think you should be giving online packing advise :yes:

I had no personal item allowed this flight which really stumped me :graucho: It doesn't happen often but when it does it's a real bummer. The annoying thing is I could have got away with it, problem is they are so inconsistent at check in, sometimes they are picky sometimes not :wtf:
 
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The bag I can't let go even if I don't use it much (anymore?) is my Rebecca Minkoff MAM black basketweave with green zipper track. I had an RM phase and I want to retain at least one bag from that time in my life. I feel this particular variant is so classic, beautiful and made in USA. So I've decided it's the one to keep.
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There are two bag brands that I regret not getting into earlier: Mulberry and Rebecca Minkoff. I've always liked the MAM and I've read on TPF about how wonderful the quality was on these bags. So I think you picked a winner to keep. :amuse:
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Brilliant :tup: I think you should be giving online packing advise :yes:

I had no personal item allowed this flight which really stumped me :graucho: It doesn't happen often but when it does it's a real bummer. The annoying thing is I could have got away with it, problem is they are so inconsistent at check in, sometimes they are picky sometimes not :wtf:
Ohmigoodness. I fly a LOT and I've never had a flight that didn't allow a personal item. :shocked: Sometimes they hate check the p.i., (which makes me want to jump out a window - I pack fragile and very necessary things in that bag) but I have always been able to have a p.i.

And thanks for the nice words on my packing. I'm a bagaholic who feels travel is life! So I have to make it work!!! :p
 
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I rarely use LV Bloomsbury pm but I'm keeping it. Maybe use on average 5x per year. It's my only Lv left and the only LV dh bought for me. Plus memory of dd what she did in the boutique when I bought it lol.

I'm spending less time on bags and online so I'm quite out of action. Hope to stay happy and appreciate what I have. Listed 5 bags for sale too.
 
LV is definitely making it hard for me to shop my closet. The preview for cruise is tempting already! [emoji31]

I might not make my resolutions at this rate. [emoji28]

LoVe LV lately, I could happily defect from Gucci (if I actually needed a bag). I have to keep myself far away from looking at all the lovely colours of Speedys ad Almas in Epi.
 
I listed my bags by category last year, too... that's when I discovered that I had waaaaaay too many mini bags! And I decluttered them! It's such an interesting little excercise, isn't it? I like having the extra space in my purse closet, and now when I reach for a small bag I know it's one that I really like. :smile:
You are so right! I discovered despite having many black bags most don't close completely so when it rains I can't use them. Also the only one remotely tote shaped is beautiful but to heavy for my shoulder. I already removed a few of the unused brown bags. I found I could use a solid color neutral tote. On top of that I too am good on the mini bags department.
 
Question for everyone: do you have a bag you keep even though you know you won't wear it often? What bag is it and why are you keeping it?

Mine is my Chanel ivory glazed lamb single classic flap with bijoux hardware.

I can't get this bag to fit in my rotation well at all. :huh: There always seems to be a better option in my wardrobe. But it's my only bag in the white / cream color range and I feel like I would get frustrated if I didn't have this color when I needed it.

I'm curious to see what your little used "keeper" bag is. :smile:

Quite a few actually, mostly skins. Not something I'd take to the beach or up a mountain, or even a club. I am waiting for the world to move on and bring back lots of glamourous places to go (without the need of being a millionaire) like supper-clubs and sit-down nightclubs.
 
I can't get rid of this bag, the D&B Florentine satchel. I've had it at least 10 years. I love, love, love the color. The bag is really heavy and the getting in/out I didn't like so I've probably worn her 3 times?! I cannot let it go, because sometimes I get it out just to look at the color! View attachment 3696920

The colour is absolutely perfect, like a light 'neutral' green. I was very temped to get a Florentine when I saw them on tPF. I like everything about those bags including the price but I already have heavier bags that make me think twice before using (as all on here know).
 
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I went to an afternoon party yesterday, but I knew we'd be outside in the garden and with the need to carry a present, large card as well as everything else (outside marquee) I still needed a very big bag to carry everything so I took my white ostrich Barbato shopper and not one of my structured handbags. Actually, it turned out to be a very relaxed, fun and casual party with dancing on the lawn with velvet cushions and pretty blankets so I know I did the right thing.

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