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

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Passau said:
Just cleaned out my wardrobe last weekend as I am losing my vision due to an autoimmune disease. Who knew that it would be a great motivator to finally tackle my closets! I gave away 10 giant trash bags of clothes shoes and bags. I will really have to shop my closet now!
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I'm so sorry to hear about your vision. That's really sad.
 
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HopelessBagGirl said:
It means that I'm usually "just not that into" black leather vs other lovely neutrals that I'm drawn to so much more. I love navy, taupe, tan and beige so much, and pale metallic gold. Even dark brown, grey, ivory, cream, white...Are all just so appealing that I can't usually bring myself to choose black when I'm selecting a color for luscious leather. Also I feel like you can't admire the grain of the leather as well in black, that all black leather looks very similar, regardless of quality. But in lighter neutrals I feel that really nice leather can really shine and show off without being lost in the color black.
The delices was there in black and beige and I totally wanted the beige. Plus the beige was only $350!!!! I mean holy smokes Batman. Wonderful price.

That said, of course black is the ultimate neutral matching most of my shoes and pants. If I had a black bag that I loved......Hmmmm...... Definitely food for thought!
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I spent years saying “No black bags, black bags are boring!” Never say never, because the last three bags I bought were all black! Honestly, I think there’s room for both. But if you get a black bag, make sure you love it!
 
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catsinthebag said:
I spent years saying “No black bags, black bags are boring!” Never say never, because the last three bags I bought were all black! Honestly, I think there’s room for both. But if you get a black bag, make sure you love it!
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It's a cycle for me too when it comes to black bags. About 2 or 3 years ago I got tired of black and rid myself of most of my blacks. Then I enjoyed colors. Then after a few months, I felt my collection was not complete because I didn't have much black options. I realized I needed black bags especially for business setting. So slowly I built them up again. But this time very mindful of what I added. Now I am at peace, though I may want to rehome 1 or 2. (And there are 2 in the consignment shop that has not sold since April.) Again, slowly, I'm itching for more colors since I also have the other neutrals - grey, beige-y, cream, taupe and blue. I want hot pink and yellow.
 
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HopelessBagGirl said:
Dang it, why isn't it 2017? I flew into Logan and spent six weeks in new England this time last year. Boston is my favorite place in the US and the last place in America I lived. I would love to move back to Charles St in the back bay this instant.
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What a small world! I’m actually in Cambridge, not Boston proper, but I take the T through Charles Street station several times a week. I can’t beileve we were neighbors at one point! If you find your way here again, definitely let me know! :hugs:
 
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catsinthebag said:
What a small world! I’m actually in Cambridge, not Boston proper, but I take the T through Charles Street station several times a week. I can’t beileve we were neighbors at one point! If you find your way here again, definitely let me know! :hugs:
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I was spending some days in Cambridge last summer; my college girlfriend (we went to Smith) is a native from there and lives there still and we were at her home before we went up the coast to share a beach house with our kids. I love Cambridge! But the back bay most of all. I am not in Boston often. Sob.
 
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