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

[ElainePG]

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!!

That New Zealand pouch with the blue bird on it is adorable! Not ugly at all!

 

[ElainePG]

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!

Those are all really good specialties for a woman with children. And shadowing is a terrific idea. Have you taken the MCATs yet?

 

[whateve]

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.

I only use one wallet too. I had gotten down to one long wallet until last month when I bought another I didn't need. I generally use the same long wallet for a few years. I use it to store my cash, store credit cards, and coupons. I don't actually pull it out much anymore unless I'm shopping at a mall. I used to shop all the time but now hardly ever. It was something my girls and I did every weekend. It was our entertainment to try on clothes together.

Besides my main wallet, I have a card case that holds my driver's license, insurance card, and major credit cards. I love using a card case. It is much easier to pull out than the long wallet, and if the purse has inside pockets, it fits easily into one. Then I have a coin purse that also contains an emergency $20 bill. When I'm carrying a bag that is too small for my long wallet, I can get by with just the card case and coin purse.

I have a cosmetic case that contains headache pills, eye drops, dental floss, an emery board, etc. The one I use currently is actually a pencil case. I find the longer, skinnier shape works better for me. In most bags, I put it in first so it sits on the bottom, since I don't need it that often.

The majority of my SLGs are bag charms and twillies.

I also have some vintage SLGs that are just collectibles for me.

 

[whateve]

That New Zealand pouch with the blue bird on it is adorable! Not ugly at all!

It isn't supposed to be ugly! It was her prize for coming up with the worst bag in the ugliest bag competition.

 

[ElainePG]

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

Ditto. I'm a fan of the "old" movies with Shatner & the late, great Nimoy.

 

[ElainePG]

It isn't supposed to be ugly! It was her prize for coming up with the worst bag in the ugliest bag competition.

Ohhhhh...

 

[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!

Ophthalmology sounds good. We had a friend who was a dermatologist but he quit because of the risk of catching disease. He used to do microabrasion and the blood was aerating. Where I live, anesthesiology isn't a good field to go into because the hospitals are now using RNs to administer anesthesia and just having one anesthesiologist on call in case of problems.

 

[Rhl2987]

Those are all really good specialties for a woman with children. And shadowing is a terrific idea. Have you taken the MCATs yet?

It’s on the docket for next April/May! There are certain classes I need to take first.

 

[ElainePG]

Raining here on the coast for the foreseeable future, so I've switched into my one & only "beater" bag. This is an MbMJ Natasha that I bought in 2012, because I was having a lot of neck pain and the physical therapist said I needed to carry a crossbody bag. I didn't know a thing about handbags (this was a year before I joined tPF, so I only owned one full-sized handbag and one clutch bag!!!) so I went to Nordstrom and they recommended this brand. What did I know about Marc Jacobs? I bought it because it was purple! I carried it nonstop for a solid year, my neck got all better, and then I joined tPF. We all know what happened after that!

But this is still a great bag, and perfect for rainy winter days.

 

[ElainePG]

January Stats:
Bags In: 0
Bags Out: 0
SLGs In: 0
SLGs Out: 0

I did, however, buy some clothes. I was really tired of all my clothes being big and baggy on me, so I did a ruthless closet purge and then went out and bought some smaller jeans & pants, a sweater, a few tees, and a couple of nice tops.

We also have a gala event coming up in May, and I bought a dressy cocktail dress. I was very pleased that the size six not only fit, but was a bit loose. No Spanx necessary, and I'll actually be able to eat dinner that night!

 

[Rhl2987]

January Stats:
Bags In: 0
Bags Out: 0
SLGs In: 0
SLGs Out: 0

I did, however, buy some clothes. I was really tired of all my clothes being big and baggy on me, so I did a ruthless closet purge and then went out and bought some smaller jeans & pants, a sweater, a few tees, and a couple of nice tops.

We also have a gala event coming up in May, and I bought a dressy cocktail dress. I was very pleased that the size six not only fit, but was a bit loose. No Spanx necessary, and I'll actually be able to eat dinner that night!

Good work dear!! That’s so lovely to treat yourself and also be so happy about how things are fitting. And to clear out old things! Would love to see some mod shots of new outfits!

 

[More bags]

Carrying my last black bag.

This is quite a cutie!

 

[More bags]

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 out - congratulations!
How did you decide what had to go? I may need to thin my collection, although I do rotate, use all of them and they fit in the drawer. I also exited a bunch of SLGs in late 2018. I would love to hear about which ones you chose to keep.

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!!

Great ins for January and congratulations on the Ugliest bag competition win!

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.

Congratulations on your new black tote - I hope it is everything you are looking for in a fun black tote slot in your collection!

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.

Great job, congratulations on the 2 outs and your Star Trek shirt!

 

[More bags]

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!

Best wishes on the path ahead, so inspiring!

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!

Congratulations on the closet curating! Enjoy planning out your closet reno!

 

[Nibb]

I wonder if you could fit inside this.

I think we could have a party in it.