2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[Sparkletastic]

There’s an idea for a slow week:

What is your oldest bag? Do you still use it? If not, why do you keep it?

The bag I’ve owned the longest is my small Prada double zip tote in Tamaris (salmon pink) saffiano with ghw. I bought it preloved in early 2014. I still use it and love it. It’s practical and attractive. It’s not my favorite bag by any stretch but, it has a happy place in my collection.

I love all your gifts! That necklace is amazing — please post a mod shot! And yes, you definitely need earrings to go with it.

Thank you! I’ll definitely post a mod shot soon! (And I’ll tell Mr. S that my pocket friends say he needs to get moving on the earrings.)

 

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@whateve perfect bag for the holidays!!

 

[scrpo83]

My resolution for next year is to keep doing my bag rotation schedule consistently..I have notice 2 bags from my current rotation looking a bit tired and in need of sprucing up or maybe retired indefinitely..if this happens in 2019, then I'll be on the look out of a replacement bag..

On another note my oldest bag is my Coach Brooke in Eggplant which i got almost 9 years back..I'm still using it when it turns come up in my rotation schedule (though it is one of the bags that is looking a bit tired)..

 

[catsinthebag]

By oldest, you mean the bag we've owned the longest, right? Because I have bags that very vintage but haven't owned very long.

This is the bag I've owned since October 2011. I use it sparingly. It is very delicate so I've never felt I can use a lot. I thought about selling it right after I first got it when I saw how delicate it is. I like carrying it this time of year. It seems like a good holiday bag. I just moved into it. I've kind of forgotten about it.

Yes, I mean the one you’ve owned the longest! This is a really pretty bag, The leather looks like it has a great sheen. Or is it fabric?

 

[catsinthebag]

This is my oldest (owned the longest) bag: Mark Cross Murphy bag, a Christmas present from DH-to-be in 1993. It was our first Christmas together and I had NO idea he would get me this. A very stylish female friend of his had one and I fell head over heels for it. At the time, it was the absolute coolest bag I had ever seen. Although I didn’t know it at the time, it was probably the bag that foreshadowed me falling down the rabbit hole of premiere designer bags. What was clear at the time was that this man really paid attention to what I like!

I still have the bag, but haven’t worn it in years. It’s leather lined and pretty heavy, but the quality is top notch. Mark Cross seems to be making a comeback and I am intrigued!

 

[LVintage_LVoe]

... I also keep track of how much I've made or lost on each item I've sold. I include other things I've sold in that sales list, like kids clothes, school books, various household items, and things I've bought at thrift stores specifically for selling. At this point, my profits from sales more than cover the money I've spent on my collection, so I should be guilt-free.

That's really nice, whateve, knowing that your profit surpasses your bag expense. I do not keep track of how much my collection costs. I wish I have your time and energy to do so. I also sell other stuff we don't use at home aside from my bags. My problem was, even if I intended to save and not touch the profit from my sales, I justify buying a bag (whether brand new or pre-loved) bec. I have the funds thru my sales and not "fresh money". And that's what I want to avoid this 2019. My main goal is to save, save, save!

At the start of 2018, I have bags in mind to buy. But as the year progresses, I've sold and bought bags and finally, I think I've got myself covered bag-wise. So personally, I don't think I really have to buy another one. I'm surprised at myself bec. I don't even have a bag wish list unlike before. In my small collection, I still have a hard time rotating my bags. I noticed that as I get older, I prefer not switching bags often. It has become a hassle for me.

 

[LVintage_LVoe]

I wanted to share some of my birthday goodies.

Mr. Sparkle was still fussing about me not asking him to get my new to me Dior WOC when I first saw it. I keep telling him. Old thrifty habits die hard (if at all!) Lol! So he put the money back in my “fun spend” fund and bought the bag as one of my Bday presents. I used it last night and it’s DEFINITELY love!View attachment 4287213 He also surprised me with some other special gifts. I had been wanting these Tom Ford Miranda sunnies ever since I saw them over the summer. Yay!View attachment 4287215
And, he picked the piece of jewelry I wanted the most. This gorgeous diamond necklace! I’m redoing my everyday jewelry and this is perfect! Classic, not too much but, still loads of sparkle and fun. It coordinates really well with my wedding rings. View attachment 4287214 But, now I need some better earrings. Lol! The ones I have fall a little flat when I’m wearing this. Lol! I typically never spent much on earrings. My everyday nice ones are all just metal - white gold or yellow gold - no stones. But, think I’d like one or two good diamond ones for regular wear - a smallish hoop and something snug to the ear (not studs. I don’t like studs). Maybe I’ll ask Santa or the Valentine’s Cupid to put some on the list. LOL!

I also got some wonderful smaller but equally precious gifts from Mr. S and the kids like books, a goofy wine glass, and fuzzy socks I’m a sucker for fuzzy socks! Mine look like these but, are pink and fuzzy. I’d take a picture but...I’m wearing them. [emoji3]
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I hope everyone follows directions. [emoji38]

In any case, I am soooo incredibly happy with my presents. Thanks for letting me share.

Such lovely gifts! It was so sweet of Mr. S to insist on buying you the Dior.

Cute socks! I bake cookies. Wish I could send you some [emoji514][emoji514][emoji514][emoji4]

 

[LVintage_LVoe]

What is your oldest bag? Do you still use it? If not, why do you keep it?

I'm not exactly sure but most probably it's my LV Pochette Accessoires OM. Bought it pre-loved in 2011. I still have it and use it. Very handy as I bought a crossbody strap for it.

This is the bag I've owned since October 2011. I use it sparingly. It is very delicate so I've never felt I can use a lot. I thought about selling it right after I first got it when I saw how delicate it is. I like carrying it this time of year. It seems like a good holiday bag. I just moved into it. I've kind of forgotten about it.

True. It's a good holiday bag. Perfect color for the season. Still looks new! Lovely!

This is my oldest (owned the longest) bag: Mark Cross Murphy bag, a Christmas present from DH-to-be in 1993. It was our first Christmas together and I had NO idea he would get me this. A very stylish female friend of his had one and I fell head over heels for it. At the time, it was the absolute coolest bag I had ever seen. Although I didn’t know it at the time, it was probably the bag that foreshadowed me falling down the rabbit hole of premiere designer bags. What was clear at the time was that this man really paid attention to what I like!

I still have the bag, but haven’t worn it in years. It’s leather lined and pretty heavy, but the quality is top notch. Mark Cross seems to be making a comeback and I am intrigued!

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It looks like such a sturdy bag! And it even looks brand new.

 

[catsinthebag]

I'm not exactly sure but most probably it's my LV Pochette Accessoires OM. Bought it pre-loved in 2011. I still have it and use it. Very handy as I bought a crossbody strap for it.



True. It's a good holiday bag. Perfect color for the season. Still looks new! Lovely!




It looks like such a sturdy bag! And it even looks brand new.

Sturdy is a good word for it. I wore the heck out of it for a long time, and the only wear I can see is a little on the edge of the strap.

The LV Pochette Accessoires seems like such a great little bag, especially with the crossbody strap. I don’t think that one will ever go out of style!

 

[Sparkletastic]

By oldest, you mean the bag we've owned the longest, right? Because I have bags that very vintage but haven't owned very long.

This is the bag I've owned since October 2011. I use it sparingly. It is very delicate so I've never felt I can use a lot. I thought about selling it right after I first got it when I saw how delicate it is. I like carrying it this time of year. It seems like a good holiday bag. I just moved into it. I've kind of forgotten about it.

This is a happy bag. It just made me smile to see it!

Isn’t this from the Poppy line that Coach had? I understand why they discontinued the line since they were taking the brand in a different (and needed) direction but, I loved a number of the Poppy items because they were unabashedly fun.

This is my oldest (owned the longest) bag: Mark Cross Murphy bag, a Christmas present from DH-to-be in 1993. It was our first Christmas together and I had NO idea he would get me this. A very stylish female friend of his had one and I fell head over heels for it. At the time, it was the absolute coolest bag I had ever seen. Although I didn’t know it at the time, it was probably the bag that foreshadowed me falling down the rabbit hole of premiere designer bags. What was clear at the time was that this man really paid attention to what I like!

I still have the bag, but haven’t worn it in years. It’s leather lined and pretty heavy, but the quality is top notch. Mark Cross seems to be making a comeback and I am intrigued!

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I know zero about MC but I’ve seen a couple of his bags shown on tPF and really liked them. This is a very cool vintage-y one.

Such lovely gifts! It was so sweet of Mr. S to insist on buying you the Dior.

Cute socks! I bake cookies. Wish I could send you some [emoji514][emoji514][emoji514][emoji4]

Thanks! I don’t eat many sweets but, cookies are definitely a serious love of mine. I would happily accept!

Speaking of food, what is everyone’s favorite foods - main meal item, dessert and drink?

My favorite main meal items are seafood - anything that swims, floats, creeps or crawls in the water will get happily eaten by me. My favorite dessert is WARM SUGAR COOKIES!!! My favorite drink is fresh lemonade. I like lemonade so much that I can’t have it in the house and avoid it like it’s crack. I would drink a gallon a day and keep looking for more. LOL!

 

[whateve]

This is a happy bag. It just made me smile to see it!

Isn’t this from the Poppy line that Coach had? I understand why they discontinued the line since they were taking the brand in a different (and needed) direction but, I loved a number of the Poppy items because they were unabashedly fun.
I know zero about MC but I’ve seen a couple of his bags shown on tPF and really liked them. This is a very cool vintage-y one.
Thanks! I don’t eat many sweets but, cookies are definitely a serious love of mine. I would happily accept!

Speaking of food, what is everyone’s favorite foods - main meal item, dessert and drink?

My favorite main meal items are seafood - anything that swims, floats, creeps or crawls in the water will get happily eaten by me. My favorite dessert is WARM SUGAR COOKIES!!! My favorite drink is fresh lemonade. I like lemonade so much that I can’t have it in the house and avoid it like it’s crack. I would drink a gallon a day and keep looking for more. LOL!

Thank you! It's a Poppy bag.

My favorite main meal foods are steak and curry. I love creamy curry sauces like Indian korma and Thai panang. My favorite dessert is a hot fudge sundae. I mostly drink water but I love pina coladas.

 

[whateve]

@whateve perfect bag for the holidays!!

Thank you!

Yes, I mean the one you’ve owned the longest! This is a really pretty bag, The leather looks like it has a great sheen. Or is it fabric?

It's leather. It was called sparkle suede. It has a suede texture but is very smooth with not a lot of nap.

 

[whateve]

This is my oldest (owned the longest) bag: Mark Cross Murphy bag, a Christmas present from DH-to-be in 1993. It was our first Christmas together and I had NO idea he would get me this. A very stylish female friend of his had one and I fell head over heels for it. At the time, it was the absolute coolest bag I had ever seen. Although I didn’t know it at the time, it was probably the bag that foreshadowed me falling down the rabbit hole of premiere designer bags. What was clear at the time was that this man really paid attention to what I like!

I still have the bag, but haven’t worn it in years. It’s leather lined and pretty heavy, but the quality is top notch. Mark Cross seems to be making a comeback and I am intrigued!

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I love this look! How wonderful that your DH started you on your handbag journey.

 

[misstrine85]

I’d like to try as well

I have just gotten my HG (LV Speedy B 35 in DE) a few weeks ago, and I feel so content. I don’t know why I havn’t bought it earlier!

I actually don’t purchase that many bags - or SLGs for that matter - so for me it will also be the challenge to wear a very downscaled amount of bags in 2019. I am trying to live more minimalistic in all aspects of life. I hope that is allowed in this thread?

The bags I have chosen are
- My new Speedy (of course)
- My DE pochette with crossbody strap
- My fuchsia epi pochette with crossbody strap
- My denim Chanel 2.55

I will also choose one Longchamp, either my peacock Le Pliage or black or beige Planetes.

And then one bag in between a pochette and Speedy for when I am going out at night but need extra stuff than a pochette can hold, and a bag that can take a bit of rough. I am unsure about this ATM, but I think it might be my honeycolored Botkier Sophie.

I am a new mom so I mostly use my epi pochette when out with my son and then I can keep extra stuff in his diaperbag (a sporty backpack which does not count [emoji1]).

I am considering buying a mini pochette and a cles and using them as a wallet instead of my LV mono Emilie. I have done that before with great pleasure, but it was stolen six years ago along with my agenda.

I look forward to join [emoji1]

 

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Very interesting! Thank you for sharing. When I was in my last job, I also was in the same situation to you in my marriage. And I’d say our gift giving was similar as well. Sometimes, I feel like I can buy myself the more expensive gifts that I want to, but the inexpensive gifts my husband gets me are special because he picked them. For early Christmas presents, he got me a couple of maternity outfits he chose himself, and I opened them and started using them a couple weeks ago.

Also, wow about your fancy meals and expensive trips!! It’s nice to spend quality and memorable time together like that! I’ve been to a couple of very nice meals in my life but certainly nothing anywhere near that. Someday...

Well, those fancy meals and trips are from my parents to the whole family. If it’s me, we’d just book a reasonably priced hotel in a good location where we’d have easy access to places we want to be and eat at local restaurant. Some maybe famous. Some maybe just street food. Nothing fancy from me. I do not have that level of purchasing power, yet.