2018 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[momasaurus]

I posted the first picture in the "Show Us Your Kate Spade Bags" January 23, 2013 (which is where I copied the attached picture.) It was one of the few bags that made the move with me from Illinois to California in April, 2014. I still have her and I should pull her out and wear her at least a day in honor of Kate Spade. I just took a picture of the inside. The first memory I'll share was when I was carrying this bag to meet my BFF at Ulta. She thought we were meeting at the Ulta by her house and I thought we were meeting at the Ulta across from Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. She called me to ask where I was and I told her I was sitting in front of Ulta. She said she was inside. I went inside and didn't see her so I went back out to call her. When I opened my bag to get my phone again a woman stopped in her tracks and said how much she loved the lining of this bag. She wanted to know the name of the bag and I told her Kate Spade and that I had just bought it at the outlet in Aurora. She asked if her friend could come over and see the lining and I said of course. After they left I called my BFF back to tell her I went inside and didn't see her. She said she came outside to meet me and she was standing in front of Ulta. I asked her how she could be doing that since I'm standing in front of Ulta. Finally, she asked me which Ulta was I standing in front of and that's when we realized we were in two different places.

My second memory is Thanksgiving, 2012. I really wanted to win the auction on a red KS agenda. The auction ended late afternoon on Thanksgiving. I remember being at my mom's house surrounded by family and I kept running to the computer to check to see if anyone else placed a bid. I ended up winning the auction and couldn't wait to get the KS 2013 refill and start using my agenda. My winning bid was....$20.49!

Kate had such a whimsical style that made you smile when you carried her bags and accessories. I'm saddened by the news.
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Great stories and, yes, fabulous bag and lining!!

 

[momasaurus]

This is such a sharp bag... perfect for summer weather!

It sees a lot of action in the spring/summer, that is for sure. And you know I love the easiness of trims.
Glad to hear you are walking and healing. I second the notion of getting yourself a treat of some sort. We are here to help, LOL!!

 

[RuedeNesle]

Cute bag, the lining is awesome. Great storytelling, thanks for sharing!


Another great memory and lovely bag!

So funny, I just posted about the whimsy and the fun linings, and then read on to find you both beat me to the punch!

Ruedenestle, your story about the agenda reminded me I have one of her agendas — in red no less! I’ve had it for years and don’t really use it anymore, but I hang on to it because it’s so well made and the rare perfect shade of red. I’ll try to remember to take a picture of it tomorrow. KS agenda inserts are really fun and whimsical as well.

Love your KS stories thank you, that orange bag is WOW!

Great stories and, yes, fabulous bag and lining!!

Thanks More Bags, Catsinthebag, Papertiger, and Momasaurus!
It was fun strolling down memory lane and sharing my stories and bags!

 

[dcooney4]

The only Kate Spade I have left.

 

[Sparkletastic]

The only Kate Spade I have left.

I remember when you bought her! Cute bucket. Do you have any issues with finding your things?

 

[dcooney4]

I remember when you bought her! Cute bucket. Do you have any issues with finding your things?

None ! It has a striped lining with interior pockets.

 

[Sparkletastic]

OK....soooo...

After sitting out of the handbag buying market for almost 10 months and really thinking about my collection I now know I do need to make some changes.

I’ve realized the reason I can’t find a black tote is because I’m trying to find one that will do everything - be a super cute option when I need something a little bigger than my satchels, be big enough for when I need it to travel, have good organization for when I want it to be a work bag, have no obvious branding and be something I’m completely crazy about. That bag doesn’t exist.

So, I need to get two bags. One a sizable, functional, no branding work / travel tote. The second an indulgent, super cute fashion option that is only a smidge bigger than my satchels. (This second bag isn’t a priority. The first definitely is)

And, I need to sell a bag that isn’t working for me - my Roberto Cavalli tote.

I also want to get a new colored bag. I’m not sure what color. But, I want to add something to keep me from getting bored with my collection. And I want to adore it. I want it to make me as happy as my silver Diorama does. That is a tall order but, I want to keep my standards high so I keep improving my bag with each buy.

I also need a whimsical bag. Something that will work with certain outfits I have. Girly, light hearted and fun. I have a lot of black. I need a 12 month bag that is the opposite of a black satchel.

Lastly I do need a couple of workhorses strictly for daily work use. I have no idea what. Maybe a Givenchy Antigona? I dunno.

So priorities for the next 12 months:
• Black work / travel tote
• TBD Super Sparkletastic colored bag
• Whimsical bag
• Work bags (2)

Luckily other than the RC, I don’t see anything that needs to go that wasn’t already in my “to sell” pile. That makes me feel good because it says my last few years buying has gotten to a just about perfect hit rate.

I will forcibly keep myself from buying anything that is not on this short list. I needed to say this here and “out loud” because I’m really feeling the buy-a-bag monster beginning to rise up in my belly. LOL! Please help keep me focused!

 

[tealocean]

OK....soooo...

After sitting out of the handbag buying market for almost 10 months and really thinking about my collection I now know I do need to make some changes.

I’ve realized the reason I can’t find a black tote is because I’m trying to find one that will do everything - be a super cute option when I need something a little bigger than my satchels, be big enough for when I need it to travel, have good organization for when I want it to be a work bag, have no obvious branding and be something I’m completely crazy about. That bag doesn’t exist.

So, I need to get two bags. One a sizable, functional, no branding work / travel tote. The second an indulgent, super cute fashion option that is only a smidge bigger than my satchels. (This second bag isn’t a priority. The first definitely is)

And, I need to sell a bag that isn’t working for me - my Roberto Cavalli tote.

I also want to get a new colored bag. I’m not sure what color. But, I want to add something to keep me from getting bored with my collection. And I want to adore it. I want it to make me as happy as my silver Diorama does. That is a tall order but, I want to keep my standards high so I keep improving my bag with each buy.

I also need a whimsical bag. Something that will work with certain outfits I have. Girly, light hearted and fun. I have a lot of black. I need a 12 month bag that is the opposite of a black satchel.

Lastly I do need a couple of workhorses strictly for daily work use. I have no idea what. Maybe a Givenchy Antigona? I dunno.

So priorities for the next 12 months:
• Black work / travel tote
• TBD Super Sparkletastic colored bag
• Whimsical bag
• Work bags (2)

Luckily other than the RC, I don’t see anything that needs to go that wasn’t already in my “to sell” pile. That makes me feel good because it says my last few years buying has gotten to a just about perfect hit rate.

I will forcibly keep myself from buying anything that is not on this short list. I needed to say this here and “out loud” because I’m really feeling the buy-a-bag monster beginning to rise up in my belly. LOL! Please help keep me focused!

I can't wait to see which colored and whimsical bags you choose! Have fun!

 

[More bags]

The only Kate Spade I have left.

Cute bag!

 

[catsinthebag]

OK....soooo...

After sitting out of the handbag buying market for almost 10 months and really thinking about my collection I now know I do need to make some changes.

I’ve realized the reason I can’t find a black tote is because I’m trying to find one that will do everything - be a super cute option when I need something a little bigger than my satchels, be big enough for when I need it to travel, have good organization for when I want it to be a work bag, have no obvious branding and be something I’m completely crazy about. That bag doesn’t exist.

So, I need to get two bags. One a sizable, functional, no branding work / travel tote. The second an indulgent, super cute fashion option that is only a smidge bigger than my satchels. (This second bag isn’t a priority. The first definitely is)

And, I need to sell a bag that isn’t working for me - my Roberto Cavalli tote.

I also want to get a new colored bag. I’m not sure what color. But, I want to add something to keep me from getting bored with my collection. And I want to adore it. I want it to make me as happy as my silver Diorama does. That is a tall order but, I want to keep my standards high so I keep improving my bag with each buy.

I also need a whimsical bag. Something that will work with certain outfits I have. Girly, light hearted and fun. I have a lot of black. I need a 12 month bag that is the opposite of a black satchel.

Lastly I do need a couple of workhorses strictly for daily work use. I have no idea what. Maybe a Givenchy Antigona? I dunno.

So priorities for the next 12 months:
• Black work / travel tote
• TBD Super Sparkletastic colored bag
• Whimsical bag
• Work bags (2)

Luckily other than the RC, I don’t see anything that needs to go that wasn’t already in my “to sell” pile. That makes me feel good because it says my last few years buying has gotten to a just about perfect hit rate.

I will forcibly keep myself from buying anything that is not on this short list. I needed to say this here and “out loud” because I’m really feeling the buy-a-bag monster beginning to rise up in my belly. LOL! Please help keep me focused!

I want video of the moment the Buy-a-Bag Monster meets the Super Sparkletastic colored bag!

 

[catsinthebag]

Here’s my Kate Spade leather planner. I haven’t used it much since I’ve transitioned to the calendar on my iPhone, but don’t want to get rid of it either. It’s a perfect shade of red, and feels so nice to hold.

The inserts are always fun, too.

 

[msd_bags]

In honor of Kate Spade, let’s make this week’s “challenge” to wear KS bags / SLG’s etc. theoigh Sunday if we own them. If we don’t own them but did in the past, feel free to share stories or old pictures of your bags.

Kate Spade used to be one of my favorites brands. I loved the feminine style. I still remember when her bags were mostly nylon. They seemed so expensive to me at the time. So I just admired from afar.

Once I started upgrading my bags I took the plunge. I didn’t get nylon but I bought several leather and straw bags. I was particularly crazy about her bags with bows.

These three bags were the ones that were hardest to let go.

I still love bows and anything else girly. So the first two bags were much loved. The black one was a surprisingly great workhorse. I wore it sooooo often for work View attachment 4090315View attachment 4090316
I recently sold my last KS bag. I think it’s adorable but it wasn’t exactly what I wanted. I still am on the hunt for it’s replacement.View attachment 4090317
What are your favorite KS bags or memories?

KS was an aspirational bag for me when I was in grad school. A rich girl classmate/friend of mine had one, the boxy one with bow, can't recall if lining was stripes or polka dot. But I couldn't afford it that time. I never got to own one because when I got to have better finances, I went for other brands.

OK....soooo...

After sitting out of the handbag buying market for almost 10 months and really thinking about my collection I now know I do need to make some changes.

I’ve realized the reason I can’t find a black tote is because I’m trying to find one that will do everything - be a super cute option when I need something a little bigger than my satchels, be big enough for when I need it to travel, have good organization for when I want it to be a work bag, have no obvious branding and be something I’m completely crazy about. That bag doesn’t exist.

So, I need to get two bags. One a sizable, functional, no branding work / travel tote. The second an indulgent, super cute fashion option that is only a smidge bigger than my satchels. (This second bag isn’t a priority. The first definitely is)

And, I need to sell a bag that isn’t working for me - my Roberto Cavalli tote.

I also want to get a new colored bag. I’m not sure what color. But, I want to add something to keep me from getting bored with my collection. And I want to adore it. I want it to make me as happy as my silver Diorama does. That is a tall order but, I want to keep my standards high so I keep improving my bag with each buy.

I also need a whimsical bag. Something that will work with certain outfits I have. Girly, light hearted and fun. I have a lot of black. I need a 12 month bag that is the opposite of a black satchel.

Lastly I do need a couple of workhorses strictly for daily work use. I have no idea what. Maybe a Givenchy Antigona? I dunno.

So priorities for the next 12 months:
• Black work / travel tote
• TBD Super Sparkletastic colored bag
• Whimsical bag
• Work bags (2)

Luckily other than the RC, I don’t see anything that needs to go that wasn’t already in my “to sell” pile. That makes me feel good because it says my last few years buying has gotten to a just about perfect hit rate.

I will forcibly keep myself from buying anything that is not on this short list. I needed to say this here and “out loud” because I’m really feeling the buy-a-bag monster beginning to rise up in my belly. LOL! Please help keep me focused!

I think you have the itch to buy because it's been 10 months! Can't wait to see what you will decide on. At least, you have identified your needs/wish list.

 

[Sparkletastic]

I can't wait to see which colored and whimsical bags you choose! Have fun!

LOL! Me either. I don’t have firm ideas on what I want. But, it will be fun to keep an eye out. And even more fun to find something!!

I want video of the moment the Buy-a-Bag Monster meets the Super Sparkletastic colored bag!

I think it’ll be a frenzy of squeals and shrieks followed by an extended happy dance.

I think you have the itch to buy because it's been 10 months! Can't wait to see what you will decide on. At least, you have identified your needs/wish list.

Oh, definitely! There is a combo of missing the adrenaline rush of getting a new bag plus my natural desire for variety kicking in. That’s why I needed to think about what I want. It would be too easy for me to slip into getting something almost right. I’ve done it too many times in the past.

 

[minoxa33]

YTD stats:
bags in 3, sold 0, given away 2
bags up for sale / at consignment store 5
bags on their way to me / not yet counted as bought 1 - we'll see...

Okay, update on the purse front: I returned bag number three... It was a LC LP SH in S which I bought preloved. Condition and price were great but the handles differed considerably in length!?!? Never encountered this before and it made me quite suspicious. Then, the bag I ordered arrived yesterday: It would be my first Coach bag and is multi-coloured, the Parker. I thought of a smaller, casual weekend bag. Weight of 0.6 kg is ok. Alternative would be the BV Olimpia but the second hand market situation is confusing, it costs a lot more and would not be as carefree. And I would chose a timeless colour, most probably. Now I have to see whether the Parker really matches my wardrobe. The colours are the colours of my other bags, black, grey, camel and pink. Any thoughts?

 

[Sparkletastic]

I narrowly missed bidding on and likely buying an “almost” black tote (there was only one bidder). It was a crazy low priced pre loved Chanel tote that would have functioned very well for my non work travel.

Buuuuuuut, I wasn’t in love with it, I just liked it (mainly because the price was so low). It had big C’s so it wouldn’t have been good for work. And, it was too big for a cute little run around fashion tote. So, it wouldn’t have been a smart buy

But, it’s killing me because it was a great price and (falsely) feels like it could have been a solution. Argh!

Do any of you ever feel silly about having to talk yourself through bag purchases. I don’t have this irrationality in any other category (except maybe books and the worst thing there is I end up with something for $8 that I just easily give away.) I like jewelry more than bags but am always pretty thoughtful about what I buy. And, oddly, participating in a jewelry forum would be boring to me. I almost never go to the jewelry section of TPF.

I tell myself this is my hobby so no big deal. It’s like being a car nut or oenophile. But, some times I really think - Spark, what is the deal with you and handbags????