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

[Rhl2987]

I have all the accounts (FB, insta, Snapchat, Marco Polo, etc.) and only barely use FB. I just don’t see a benefit to having people in my business. My FB feed is actually made up of only three categories 1. friends (however distant) who consistently post funny things 2. Posts from organizations or groups I’m in and 3. Star Trek news I’ve unfollowed everyone and everything else.

I actually deleted my instagram as well, almost 2 years ago now! But, I still manage to go on instagram without logging in, mostly for shopping purposes. For example, there are some Hermes resellers that I have purchased from in the past that I like to check out for their new stock. I go on Facebook rarely to check out what my old friends are up to but I don't post anything anymore. I am not the type to make big announcements on Facebook or Instagram, like when I got engaged or married or now that I'm pregnant. People whom I speak with or see in person can find out but that's it. I wonder if I'll even post when I have the baby. Probably not! I'm sure I'll be preoccupied!

Also, I love that you're a Star Trek nerd. You may hate me for saying this but I really love the new movies. I watched all the old ones many years ago but I do not remember much from them.

The tributes were actually cute on in a kind of reformed stripper trying to be classy way. Lol! But, they were hard -
no padding. So, nope.

I donated almost all my shoes last spring because I knew if I didn’t I’d dither and procrastinate about replacing / updating. Other than work pumps I think I only had 4 or 5 pair that were keepers. And I also kept about 5 other pair just til I could get replacements.

In any case, I need everything except work pumps. Lol! Of course being me, I’ve managed to buy a nice selection of of fun cocktails / date night heels. And, I’ve gotten a few pair of boots along with some other heels. But, I need “regular” wear shoes (heels and flats) badly.

"Reformed stripper" You are too funny! I think we've chatted on here in the past about flats. I just do not find them comfortable at all. I sub cute sneakers (like Common Projects are the ones I just picked up) for flats to wear if it's not a fancy/work occasion. I still do love Manolo's for those ladies, like yourself, who can wear heels regularly! I would love to be able to do this but I'm far too casual a person. I would actually feel funny in my neck of the woods if I wore heels somewhere other than a nice occasion or a nice dinner! Any kind of comfy, neutral heel could be great for more daily wear. I used to love the Tory Burch shorter heels, but I no longer really buy many shoes outside of the occasional Manolo sale shoe or Hermes shoe purchase.

I love how you're completely revamping your shoe collection!! I wonder what kind of spring cleaning I'm going to do once my closet is completed.

 

[Rhl2987]

There's a woman I follow on IG who used to be here on tPF. She's an extremely classy dresser (Chanel and Hermès, plus VCA jewelry) AND she is a physician. An oncologist, I believe. So I would say, yes! Maybe not in med school, or during residency training (which is a definite slog) but for sure once you're in practice!

Do you know what specialty you will pursue? Or are you waiting until you do your rotations in your 3rd & 4th years to see what draws you?

So so true. Thank you for this reminder! I am trying to do scribe work or shadowing in different areas to get a taste. I've thought about dermatology or ophthalmology for the hours and on recommendations from my Mom's doctor friends, anesthesiology also by recommendation, Emergency Department because my neighbor runs one of the EDs where I live, and other areas as well. I think it will have to come down to, first, getting into med school and then seeing what is interesting to me/makes sense with kids!

 

[Rhl2987]

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.

I hope we get to see some of your new items!!

 

[Rhl2987]

This sounds like a great book. How cool is it that the author responded to your review! Thanks for recommendation, greatly appreciated. I am adding it to my want to read list.
I read The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. I think we discussed this in this thread maybe a couple of years ago. It is written by a marriage counselor and talks about how partners can show love and how they prefer to receive/feel love from their partner. The 5 Love Languages include Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Gifts, Quality Time and Physical Touch.
I will also suggest What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan. It is a thriller, suspense, mystery. Plot begins with a missing 8 year old and progresses from the points of view of different characters.

I am a big fan of the 5 Love Languages! I wouldn't say that my husband and I practice that too actively anymore, but it was very good for us to start to understand each other in a deeper way. We are very different and knowing and understanding those differences is incredibly important.

 

[Rhl2987]

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

For me, no bags in or out in January!

I did let go of my black HB Jetsetter on Dec 31st though. Now that I'm doing interviews again, I wish I still had it. A stately black handbag is never me, except for interviews where I wear my one black suit and pretend to be official So really, I'm glad I don't have it because it wasn't very me. I think I just need to buy a suit that isn't black and stop pretending I'm a subtle/quiet dresser

No SLGs out as well, but I did add one Longchamp club pouch to hold my makeup for the day! My SLG collection is pretty much complete I am still looking for a slimmer case for my sunglasses. I prefer big sunglasses for my face, and so the case that comes with my Tom Ford sunglasses is so bulky. I'm glad it protects them, but it never works out for my mini bags. I found a pouch on etsy that's a similar color to the TF brown with a cute pink suede lining to protect the lenses! Maybe I'll buy it this month.

Side note: I could totally upgrade my SLG collection and I've even made a wishlist of items I'd get to "upgrade", but right now spending close to $400 for an Hermès Calvi or $270 for an Anya Hindmarch nylon pouch is out of my comfort zone! The most expensive item here is my Comme des Garcons wallet which I still bought with a coupon…I'm still in a place where I'd rather buy a bag with that kind of money Maybe when I'm out of grad school I'll update the pieces but for now I will not be buying anymore SLGs and I'll be using what I have for the next few years. Love the functionality of each pouch; I'm so obsessed with stuff like that.

I love to see your SLG collection laid out so nicely!! I need to up my SLG game. My gorgeous bags are victims of the dump-and-go syndrome. I throw everything inside them and just leave the house. Usually I have a bag organizer in them to protect the interior of the bag, but my wallet is the only SLG that I carry! Keys, lip stuff, Epipen, receipts, etc are all loosely floating around. I don't really carry much inside my bags.

 

[Rhl2987]

January:
1 bag in (B25 surprise wishlist item from Hermes)
2 bags out (K25 and Constance)
1 pair of shoes in (Hermes boots)
1 pair of shoes out
1 SLG in (I found this brand new older Louis Vuitton round case that I can use for jewelry on the road. It's so pretty!)
No SLGs out since I don't really have any to spare

I am considering adding a mini Roulis from Hermes, if my SA can get her hands on the color combination that I'm interested in, before the price increase! Who knows if that will turn into a price decrease though. We'll see how that goes but my current mini Roulis is an everyday, throw around bag and one I can use all the time when baby is here!

 

[ksuromax]

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

thank you!

 

[dcooney4]

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! I thought it was for work. As a cute big tote it will be perfect.

 

[Rhl2987]

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.

Can you share details of some of what went out?? Great work!

 

[Rhl2987]

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.

As a SLG connoisseur, can you give me some recommendations for really usable SLGs to have? I only use my one wallet right now!! I have two other gorgeous ones waiting for their turn. And a couple of H bag charms.

 

[Sparkletastic]

I actually deleted my instagram as well, almost 2 years ago now! But, I still manage to go on instagram without logging in, mostly for shopping purposes. For example, there are some Hermes resellers that I have purchased from in the past that I like to check out for their new stock. I go on Facebook rarely to check out what my old friends are up to but I don't post anything anymore. I am not the type to make big announcements on Facebook or Instagram, like when I got engaged or married or now that I'm pregnant. People whom I speak with or see in person can find out but that's it. I wonder if I'll even post when I have the baby. Probably not! I'm sure I'll be preoccupied!

Also, I love that you're a Star Trek nerd. You may hate me for saying this but I really love the new movies. I watched all the old ones many years ago but I do not remember much from them.


"Reformed stripper" You are too funny! I think we've chatted on here in the past about flats. I just do not find them comfortable at all. I sub cute sneakers (like Common Projects are the ones I just picked up) for flats to wear if it's not a fancy/work occasion. I still do love Manolo's for those ladies, like yourself, who can wear heels regularly! I would love to be able to do this but I'm far too casual a person. I would actually feel funny in my neck of the woods if I wore heels somewhere other than a nice occasion or a nice dinner! Any kind of comfy, neutral heel could be great for more daily wear. I used to love the Tory Burch shorter heels, but I no longer really buy many shoes outside of the occasional Manolo sale shoe or Hermes shoe purchase.

I love how you're completely revamping your shoe collection!! I wonder what kind of spring cleaning I'm going to do once my closet is completed.

Yep, total Star Trek nerd!!! I despise the new movies and the new series. Lol! But, things evolve. I’ve only ever seen two episodes of the original series with Shatner. Not a fan. It’s kinda hokey. I fell in love with ST during the Picard, Sisko era.

I wish the SL Tributes had been comfy. But they had to go back. I need to try Monolos. Jimmy Choo and Alexander Wang seem to be becoming my go to’s so far but I’m early in.

The many moves inspired a lot of the wardrobe change. Plus it was just time. My bags were outshining my clothes.

You’ll have to let us know when your little pumpkin arrives!!! I know you’ll be super busy but don’t forget about us!

I hope we get to see some of your new items!!

Sure. I’ll share some photos. It’s hard to take pics of clothes. I’ll try to find the stock photos.

 

[ElainePG]

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 stats!

 

[whateve]

So so true. Thank you for this reminder! I am trying to do scribe work or shadowing in different areas to get a taste. I've thought about dermatology or ophthalmology for the hours and on recommendations from my Mom's doctor friends, anesthesiology also by recommendation, Emergency Department because my neighbor runs one of the EDs where I live, and other areas as well. I think it will have to come down to, first, getting into med school and then seeing what is interesting to me/makes sense with kids!

I went to a doctor not too long ago who carried her LV into the examining room.

 

[whateve]

Yep, total Star Trek nerd!!! I despise the new movies and the new series. Lol! But, things evolve. I’ve only ever seen two episodes of the original series with Shatner. Not a fan. It’s kinda hokey. I fell in love with ST during the Picard, Sisko era.

I wish the SL Tributes had been comfy. But they had to go back. I need to try Monolos. Jimmy Choo and Alexander Wang seem to be becoming my go to’s so far but I’m early in.

The many moves inspired a lot of the wardrobe change. Plus it was just time. My bags were outshining my clothes.

You’ll have to let us know when your little pumpkin arrives!!! I know you’ll be super busy but don’t forget about us!
Sure. I’ll share some photos. It’s hard to take pics of clothes. I’ll try to find the stock photos.

Shatner was my favorite. Hokey was part of the charm.

 

[ElainePG]

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... TEN bags out is amazing! Did you donate them, sell them, consign them???

So now you have room to add seven bags. How will you go about choosing them? Will it be a lengthy process, or do you already have your eye on some "candidates"?