I like this system. I think I've winnowed down my closet to only the clothes I love, but who knows when I'll have another "Kondo moment"... probably in the Spring! And when I do, I'll try this.
2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Gorgeous! And wow... your nail polish matches!!!Bag # 5 in 10/31 challenge
I’m carrying my Chanel Coco Handle in a gunmetal / pewter shade. She’s called ‘Sweetie’. Love
I love your bag, and your entire outfit. The pop of red on your sandals is a great contrast to the light grey bag.It’s been a few months since I last used this bag, glad to have longed to wear it today! Massaccesi Muse in Light Grey Pompei leather.
Gorgeous! The entire outfit is marvelous!It’s been a few months since I last used this bag, glad to have longed to wear it today! Massaccesi Muse in Light Grey Pompei leather.
January Challenges
Bag #8 - 10 in 31
Bag #3 - New Year, New Bag, worn twice to Minor Hockey games - lightweight and easy crossbody
Chanel Black Caviar Wallet On Chain GHW
Bag #9 - 10 in 31
Hermes Etoupe Evelyne III PM, old pic (nearly six years old unboxing pic) - also worn three times this month to a number of kids' hockey games; lightweight, easy crossbody with good capacity, lies close to the body
I completed my New Year, New Bag challenge, wearing my three most recently purchased bags at least two times this month. I'm glad all of my recent adds weren't black!
- Chanel Black Caviar Wallet On Chain GHW
- Chanel Small Burgundy Quilted Caviar Lizard Coco Handle
- Hermes So Kelly Eclat 22 Bleu Saphir/Bleu Izmir Taurillon Clemence
I have one more bag to choose/wear to complete 10 in 31. What have I learned so far? The first nine bags I've selected this month meet my lifestyle needs, work in my climate (deep winter, can be worn with heavy coats) and fit what I carry with me. This batch also includes all of my favourites, except the Gucci Soho Disco. Doing handbag math, nine represents roughly half my collection. I think this challenge reinforced what I already knew were less loved bags and less used bags. Does that mean I would get rid of the bottom half, not likely, as some of them serve specific functions like, large casual tote, small dressy bag or clutch. I did, for a moment, entertain the idea of selling maybe four of them and adding something spectacular. There is no particular bag on my radar making my heart lust for it at the moment and I still love and use all of my bags. The challenges are so fun for me. I learn about myself and I love ogling everyone's pretty bags!
Bag #8 - 10 in 31
Bag #3 - New Year, New Bag, worn twice to Minor Hockey games - lightweight and easy crossbody
Chanel Black Caviar Wallet On Chain GHW
Bag #9 - 10 in 31
Hermes Etoupe Evelyne III PM, old pic (nearly six years old unboxing pic) - also worn three times this month to a number of kids' hockey games; lightweight, easy crossbody with good capacity, lies close to the body
I completed my New Year, New Bag challenge, wearing my three most recently purchased bags at least two times this month. I'm glad all of my recent adds weren't black!
- Chanel Black Caviar Wallet On Chain GHW
- Chanel Small Burgundy Quilted Caviar Lizard Coco Handle
- Hermes So Kelly Eclat 22 Bleu Saphir/Bleu Izmir Taurillon Clemence
I have one more bag to choose/wear to complete 10 in 31. What have I learned so far? The first nine bags I've selected this month meet my lifestyle needs, work in my climate (deep winter, can be worn with heavy coats) and fit what I carry with me. This batch also includes all of my favourites, except the Gucci Soho Disco. Doing handbag math, nine represents roughly half my collection. I think this challenge reinforced what I already knew were less loved bags and less used bags. Does that mean I would get rid of the bottom half, not likely, as some of them serve specific functions like, large casual tote, small dressy bag or clutch. I did, for a moment, entertain the idea of selling maybe four of them and adding something spectacular. There is no particular bag on my radar making my heart lust for it at the moment and I still love and use all of my bags. The challenges are so fun for me. I learn about myself and I love ogling everyone's pretty bags!
7 of 10 - Miss Alligator. Dark green and vintage - my goal is to wear her more often this year.
Because I’m leaving for vacay on Friday, I’ll just tell you numbers 8, 9, and 10 [emoji4]
Longchamp Le Pliage Neo, Hermès Picotin Vibrato and Hermès Vespa
Because I’m leaving for vacay on Friday, I’ll just tell you numbers 8, 9, and 10 [emoji4]
Longchamp Le Pliage Neo, Hermès Picotin Vibrato and Hermès Vespa
Thanks for the support.
I used to live close to Ann’s Fabulous Finds when I was in Ann Arbor (for a cold, miserable, grey year). But, I moved a year and a half ago and the consigners here are so so.
Oooh! This is a lovely bag!!!!
I saw a Chanel Gabrielle out in the wild for the first time today at the post office of all places. (Not sure why that struck me as odd since I had on a Chanel bag too. Lol!)
In any case it looked to be a small/ mini ?in white with black or navy trim. The woman wore it with the straps on each shoulder and it didn’t look as odd as I would have thought.
My issue was the condition of the bag. The white was grungy and the bag looked kind of crumpled / beat up. It made me wonder if it was a fake and / or if she was just a slob.
I get keeping an older bag once it’s blush of youth has faded. Lol. But, it drives me crazy to see dirty, misused bags. Just why?
In any case it looked to be a small/ mini ?in white with black or navy trim. The woman wore it with the straps on each shoulder and it didn’t look as odd as I would have thought.
My issue was the condition of the bag. The white was grungy and the bag looked kind of crumpled / beat up. It made me wonder if it was a fake and / or if she was just a slob.
I get keeping an older bag once it’s blush of youth has faded. Lol. But, it drives me crazy to see dirty, misused bags. Just why?
Cookiefiend, this is a gorgeous bag! I hope she gets out more often, too - so pretty and a great colour! Have a fantastic vacation.
So shimmery pretty!Bag #6 of 10: Chanel Pearlized Silver Lamb M/L Classic flap w/RHW.
I reeeaaally need to get this bag out more. This is the bag that taught me to be comfortable wearing my best bags all the time. I was scared to wear it for kings and finally it was too pretty as I started wearing it - but very carefully. Over time I realized that it wasn’t “precious” and I could really enjoy all my bags all the time.
So, today she is going with me to the paint store to find a match for an accent wall in my home office. I want it to match the navy in the drapes I just picked out.
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What an amazing color! Gorgeous!
When I was in college, I went out to Ann Arbor to visit a boyfriend who was a student at U of M. This was for homecoming weekend (mid-October), so I sensibly wore boots, and packed sweaters and a lightweight wool coat. I absolutely FROZE! And it's not as if I was a cold-weather novice... I was going to college in Boston! But there's something about the weather in the Midwest that chills you down to the bone.
May I just say... you have an outstanding bag collection!January Challenges
Bag #8 - 10 in 31
Bag #3 - New Year, New Bag, worn twice to Minor Hockey games - lightweight and easy crossbody
Chanel Black Caviar Wallet On Chain GHW
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Bag #9 - 10 in 31
Hermes Etoupe Evelyne III PM, old pic (nearly six years old unboxing pic) - also worn three times this month to a number of kids' hockey games; lightweight, easy crossbody with good capacity, lies close to the body
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I completed my New Year, New Bag challenge, wearing my three most recently purchased bags at least two times this month. I'm glad all of my recent adds weren't black!
- Chanel Black Caviar Wallet On Chain GHW
- Chanel Small Burgundy Quilted Caviar Lizard Coco Handle
- Hermes So Kelly Eclat 22 Bleu Saphir/Bleu Izmir Taurillon Clemence
I have one more bag to choose/wear to complete 10 in 31. What have I learned so far? The first nine bags I've selected this month meet my lifestyle needs, work in my climate (deep winter, can be worn with heavy coats) and fit what I carry with me. This batch also includes all of my favourites, except the Gucci Soho Disco. Doing handbag math, nine represents roughly half my collection. I think this challenge reinforced what I already knew were less loved bags and less used bags. Does that mean I would get rid of the bottom half, not likely, as some of them serve specific functions like, large casual tote, small dressy bag or clutch. I did, for a moment, entertain the idea of selling maybe four of them and adding something spectacular. There is no particular bag on my radar making my heart lust for it at the moment and I still love and use all of my bags. The challenges are so fun for me. I learn about myself and I love ogling everyone's pretty bags!
Well done! I very much like your last 2 choices!January Challenges
Bag #8 - 10 in 31
Bag #3 - New Year, New Bag, worn twice to Minor Hockey games - lightweight and easy crossbody
Chanel Black Caviar Wallet On Chain GHW
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Bag #9 - 10 in 31
Hermes Etoupe Evelyne III PM, old pic (nearly six years old unboxing pic) - also worn three times this month to a number of kids' hockey games; lightweight, easy crossbody with good capacity, lies close to the body
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I completed my New Year, New Bag challenge, wearing my three most recently purchased bags at least two times this month. I'm glad all of my recent adds weren't black!
- Chanel Black Caviar Wallet On Chain GHW
- Chanel Small Burgundy Quilted Caviar Lizard Coco Handle
- Hermes So Kelly Eclat 22 Bleu Saphir/Bleu Izmir Taurillon Clemence
I have one more bag to choose/wear to complete 10 in 31. What have I learned so far? The first nine bags I've selected this month meet my lifestyle needs, work in my climate (deep winter, can be worn with heavy coats) and fit what I carry with me. This batch also includes all of my favourites, except the Gucci Soho Disco. Doing handbag math, nine represents roughly half my collection. I think this challenge reinforced what I already knew were less loved bags and less used bags. Does that mean I would get rid of the bottom half, not likely, as some of them serve specific functions like, large casual tote, small dressy bag or clutch. I did, for a moment, entertain the idea of selling maybe four of them and adding something spectacular. There is no particular bag on my radar making my heart lust for it at the moment and I still love and use all of my bags. The challenges are so fun for me. I learn about myself and I love ogling everyone's pretty bags!
The challenges are fun and they really do make me think about the bags I carry and the bags I keep. I think they may make me a bit more ruthless in deciding what works and what doesn't. These are things that I wasn't really 'aware' of prior to participating. I just kept buying willy-nilly, getting caught in "Oooo shiny!" moments and then later donating them because they were wrong for me in some way. I've been paying attention to what I've learned and it's made a difference in what I've purchased since.
Thank you! Every time I carry it, I have a moment of 'ohmygoodness - so pretty!'Cookiefiend, this is a gorgeous bag! I hope she gets out more often, too - so pretty and a great colour! Have a fantastic vacation.
Thanks for the vacation wishes too!
Thanks sweetie!!Have a fabulous vacation!