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

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I've relaxed a bit in terms of wanting bags left and right. Maybe I'm happy with what I have right now or also partly because this is a busy time at work. I have a trip to Macau next month, but I really don't plan to buy anything. But of course, sometimes we do unplanned purchases, lol. If I'm able to stick to my plan, I will only have 1 (or at most 2) bag purchase for the year, and that will be around Black Friday.. Unfortunately, I have not sold any bag after my sales in January.

Lately, when I browse, I only look at certain brands - MCM, AMQueen, Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Longchamp and Furla. Plus Massaccesi. This is good as it limits my lusting. I like a lot of the Furla bags I see lately, but I have a realization. Though sometimes a contemporary brand bag looks and feels luxe to me, I just desire a "higher" brand. Part of the realization is I feel more confident in certain settings when I have a premiere brand with me. For example, when I go to outside meetings with people from private companies in our industry, I prefer to use my "more" branded but discreet branding bags. These ladies earn much more than me for sure because I am from a government corporation and pay is standardized. But I want them to feel that we are equal (just my mindset), even if in salaries we are not. Actually, generally they are nice, it's just a specific senior and old lady I am thinking about right now who is a natural bully. In everyday in-office setting, I'm comfortable with contemporary but quality bags.

My stay in Pause Peninsula will also cover shoes and scarves I hope. Although I must report that I have just purchased a H scarf from ebay, but it is in a colorway that I have earlier identified as a need.
 
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msd_bags said:
I've relaxed a bit in terms of wanting bags left and right. Maybe I'm happy with what I have right now or also partly because this is a busy time at work. I have a trip to Macau next month, but I really don't plan to buy anything. But of course, sometimes we do unplanned purchases, lol. If I'm able to stick to my plan, I will only have 1 (or at most 2) bag purchase for the year, and that will be around Black Friday.. Unfortunately, I have not sold any bag after my sales in January.

Lately, when I browse, I only look at certain brands - MCM, AMQueen, Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Longchamp and Furla. Plus Massaccesi. This is good as it limits my lusting. I like a lot of the Furla bags I see lately, but I have a realization. Though sometimes a contemporary brand bag looks and feels luxe to me, I just desire a "higher" brand. Part of the realization is I feel more confident in certain settings when I have a premiere brand with me. For example, when I go to outside meetings with people from private companies in our industry, I prefer to use my "more" branded but discreet branding bags. These ladies earn much more than me for sure because I am from a government corporation and pay is standardized. But I want them to feel that we are equal (just my mindset), even if in salaries we are not. Actually, generally they are nice, it's just a specific senior and old lady I am thinking about right now who is a natural bully. In everyday in-office setting, I'm comfortable with contemporary but quality bags.

My stay in Pause Peninsula will also cover shoes and scarves I hope. Although I must report that I have just purchased a H scarf from ebay, but it is in a colorway that I have earlier identified as a need.
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Very good reflection, msd!

I relate to only looking at certain brands now, and it really has to be spectacular for me to really consider a different brand.

I also understand the desire for higher end brands, and since we aren't flaunting it to show off, but to boost our own confidence, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Boo on your bully. There's one in every work place it seems. Wish they'd all be at one place to leave us alone and bully each other.

Can't wait to see your scarf!
 
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