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

[ksuromax]

Carrying my last black bag.

beyond words cute!!

 

[whateve]

1 SLG in, 11 SLGs out
2 bags in (I haven't received one of them yet so it might not be a keeper), 2 bags out

 

[ksuromax]

1 SLG in, 11 SLGs out
2 bags in (I haven't received one of them yet so it might not be a keeper), 2 bags out

11 slgs??? wow!!! that's impressive!!

 

[whateve]

11 slgs??? wow!!! that's impressive!!

It would be more impressive if I didn't have so many to begin with! I have a huge purse charm collection that I'm trying to reduce by at least a third. The SLG I bought was another purse charm, so that was a fail.

 

[dcooney4]

1 SLG in, 11 SLGs out
2 bags in (I haven't received one of them yet so it might not be a keeper), 2 bags out

Wow 11 slgs out is fantastic!

 

[ksuromax]

i want to show off
here are my 4 in-s
i might have shown something already?..
Vetments card case (bought on sale, it will go well with my graffiti items)
Balenciaga Triangle pouch, big and long time 'WANT', justified getting it on sale
Shopper bag and Striped Bazar, both Bals, both at ridiculous prices, Bazar M just works for me, Shopper... well, that's sort of fancy and for the sake of having it in my collection
and the last, but probably most darling is my prize for the 'Ugliest bag' competition win! a very beautiful and cute leather pouch, all the way from New Zealand!!

 

[ksuromax]

It would be more impressive if I didn't have so many to begin with! I have a huge purse charm collection that I'm trying to reduce by at least a third. The SLG I bought was another purse charm, so that was a fail.

i have many, too
but i use them all
rotate some, use permanently others, the small pouches and wallets always have the use/purpose, and take little space, so i'm kinda ok with that

 

[bellarusa]

Shoutout to your workplace for helping you shop your closet!!

No kidding! I'm excited about the new computer. 4-6 weeks just in time for the (almost) Spring.

As for me - nothing in (unless you count the BV bag that is FINALLY back from repair - since last October) and nothing out though I think the pink Orciani bag probably should go. No matter how small and light the new computer is, it is NOT going to fit in that bag.

 

[bellarusa]

Bags out 3

THIS is impressive.

 

[dcooney4]

i want to show off
here are my 4 in-s
i might have shown something already?..
Vetments card case (bought on sale, it will go well with my graffiti items)
Balenciaga Triangle pouch, big and long time 'WANT', justified getting it on sale
Shopper bag and Striped Bazar, both Bals, both at ridiculous prices, Bazar M just works for me, Shopper... well, that's sort of fancy and for the sake of having it in my collection
and the last, but probably most darling is my prize for the 'Ugliest bag' competition win! a very beautiful and cute leather pouch, all the way from New Zealand!!

These are all so cool. I specially love the one with the bird on it.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Soooooo... about that center zip section. Does that mean the inside of the tote is divided into two sections, one on each side of the zippered part? I'm probably thinking of someone else on this thread, but I thought I remembered you once saying you didn't like bags to be divided in the middle like that. Since it's a tote, which is usally a "chuck it in any old whichway" sort of a bag, being divided into two sections would mean you'd always be thinking about what you were putting on each side of the divider.

Also, we've discussed branded vs. unbranded bags, which I know is an issue for you when you call on clients. Does your tote need to be unbranded? Because this definitely screams "Chanel"!

But I'm just playing devil's advocate. It's a gorgeous bag. It looks like it's a good size. And caviar means it's indestructible, which is exactly right for a tote. Plus it's classy.

On the third hand, if you're only buying one bag this year, it's one & done in the first month of the year, which might make you sad in July...

This is not exactly the same tote as mine. Mine is called the Timeless Classic Shopping Tote. It has no center zip divider and is made of calfskin, not caviar. In addition to the inside pockets, there is also an outside back pocket that runs the length of the bag.

I agree with @ElainePG. The bag you’re looking at is beautiful, but NOT under the radar. And, if this depletes your bag fund, you are absolutely, positively, guaranteed to find an even more perfect bag the minute you can no longer return this one!

I'm not sure I'm hearing the giddiness you want to have for all your bags. Is it just the price tag holding you back? Or are you not quite sure this is "it"?


That is really lovely. It looks so sumptuous, and it's such a pretty color.


Wow! That is a stunner for sure. I've never seen anything like it, but I really love it.

This is beautiful but feels like you might be settling. Have you tried all your stuff in it? Also how will you hide the logo?

Dang it. I’ve talked about needing this black tote so much, I think you all have to be sick of hearing about it. So, I didn’t reiterate what this is for. Lol!

This bag is NOT for work. I have my Knomo work tote and it works beautifully. This is for my personal / have fun / be indulgent / girly needs. Almost all bags my are small, medium so I need something that is beautiful but sizable including the ability to tote my laptop if I want.

I don’t like divided handbags at all because the sections are too small and I usually don’t really carry enough for things to get disorganized. Conversely, one of my requirements for a tote is divided sections because the bag is so much bigger. And, love a zip middle section for security.

I don’t really have a bag fund anymore. I used to try to buy with what I sold but that ended a couple years ago when I had less to sell and more expensive bags I wanted. Lol! Now I just try to limit adding bags that cannibalize wear from what I have and prioritize my bags spending with everything else I want to do. The price of this is under $3k so while I’m whining about it because I hate spending money on a tote - any tote - because I’m not a tote girl, the cost isn’t a concern. And, it’s quite a bit lower than retail was which makes this thrifty (cheap) girl happy.

I really do love this bag! I wanted a Chanel tote but didn’t want large C’s or any other large logo. The only thing visually I don’t like is the smallish pocket on the back. But that will work for my cell phone and other small items when I’m on the go.

So, this exactly meets my specs except for the chain length which is only an inch and a half longer than I wanted.

And... I pulled the trigger! I’m super excited! Now I’m happy to sell the JC Biker Bag. The seller is a tPF’r which is nice. I’ll count this as an in when it arrives and I inspect it.

 

[Sparkletastic]

My final bag for the 10 bags in January challenge is a very rare Hermes Birkin 150, the color is Rose with yellow gold hardware, the LEGO material that it is made from is very rare. The only real issue I have with this bag is it’s weight, it extremely heavy.View attachment 4326532

Love it!

I just got a wonderful news form my company - I'm being issued a new computer (life cycle management) and I'll be getting a Dell xps that is only 2.2lbs and super thin. This is going to allow me to use about all of my handbags as my work bag!

I'm so excited about it.

This IS huge news! I wonder if more women headed IT product procurement wouldn’t all laptops be bag sized?

We have reached the end of the month. How did we all do? I have a tumi card holder and a nylon pouch in I will count the nylon pouch in as an slg just so I don't pick up to many more.
Bags in 0
Bags out 3
slgs in 2
slgs out 0
For me not to have a bag in is huge. I am really trying to only get things that work.

Great Job! You’ve really evolved so well over the years in how you curate your collection.

This challenge really helped me to edit my bags and focus on what I really want and need. Thank you for putting the challenge together.
Bags in: 0
Bags out: 10
Total number of bags I have left is 8, total number I have room for is 15.

Wow! Kudos! 10 bags out!

Carrying my last black bag.

You have some really cute bags! Love this one.

 

[Sparkletastic]

i want to show off
here are my 4 in-s
i might have shown something already?..
Vetments card case (bought on sale, it will go well with my graffiti items)
Balenciaga Triangle pouch, big and long time 'WANT', justified getting it on sale
Shopper bag and Striped Bazar, both Bals, both at ridiculous prices, Bazar M just works for me, Shopper... well, that's sort of fancy and for the sake of having it in my collection
and the last, but probably most darling is my prize for the 'Ugliest bag' competition win! a very beautiful and cute leather pouch, all the way from New Zealand!!

We love showing off!!! What a haul! My favorite is your triangle pouch.

 

[Sparkletastic]

January Results:

Bags in: 0
Bags out: 2
SLG’s in: 0
SLG’s out: 0

I did buy a Dior card holder. The seller said it was new but it just arrived and has scratches all over. So it’s going back.

I went shoe crazy though. I bought 3 pair of shoes and 2 pair of boots.

And I bought clothes. 4 dresses, a skirt and what I call a casual formal. Lol. It’s half way between a gown and a maxi dress. Perfect for fun cocktails or date night with some sparkly heels. Oh, and much to Mr. S’s dismay I bought another Star Trek shirt.

 

[Annabel Lee]

Dang it. I’ve talked about needing this black tote so much, I think you all have to be sick of hearing about it. So, I didn’t reiterate what this is for. Lol!

This bag is NOT for work. I have my Knomo work tote and it works beautifully. This is for my personal / have fun / be indulgent / girly needs. Almost all bags my are small, medium so I need something that is beautiful but sizable including the ability to tote my laptop if I want.

I don’t like divided handbags at all because the sections are too small and I usually don’t really carry enough for things to get disorganized. Conversely, one of my requirements for a tote is divided sections because the bag is so much bigger. And, love a zip middle section for security.

I don’t really have a bag fund anymore. I used to try to buy with what I sold but that ended a couple years ago when I had less to sell and more expensive bags I wanted. Lol! Now I just try to limit adding bags that cannibalize wear from what I have and prioritize my bags spending with everything else I want to do. The price of this is under $3k so while I’m whining about it because I hate spending money on a tote - any tote - because I’m not a tote girl, the cost isn’t a concern. And, it’s quite a bit lower than retail was which makes this thrifty (cheap) girl happy.

I really do love this bag! I wanted a Chanel tote but didn’t want large C’s or any other large logo. The only thing visually I don’t like is the smallish pocket on the back. But that will work for my cell phone and other small items when I’m on the go.

So, this exactly meets my specs except for the chain length which is only an inch and a half longer than I wanted.

And... I pulled the trigger! I’m super excited! Now I’m happy to sell the JC Biker Bag. The seller is a tPF’r which is nice. I’ll count this as an in when it arrives and I inspect it.

In that case, congrats! Sounds like a great fit, and it's a really pretty bag.