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

[msd_bags]

Hi everyone! Shameful as it is, I was not able to do the January challenges. And just when I thought I was doing "good" (January was almost over) and would not purchase a bag this year, I succumbed and even bought 2! My excuses were that the 1st one was part of my wishlist for 2 or 3 years already and the other one was on and off my eBay watchlist. Now, I want to say I am done. But I might just jinx myself.

For the February challenges, I was able to read them early this morning. AOTM, I do not have a red bag. I had a Vivienne Westwood pochette with streaks of red but I sold it last year. But if I can recall correctly, I have 3 purple bags. I am lazy to stand up and look for them in my closet now as I am preparing to sleep but I got the chance to wear 1 of them to a birthday party of a co-mommy in school early this evening. It is my Vivienne Westwood small sling bag:

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I'm 1 of 3 purple bags down for the Color Challenge and 1 of 3 smallest bags down for the Extreme Team Challenge.

My other purple bags are:
- Vivienne Westwood speedy-like bag
- RM Mini Cupid

My other smallest bags are:
- LV Pochette
- Fendi Baguette

My late January and early February purchases are:
- Balenciaga Town in Latte with RGH
- Marc Jacobs Single Baroque

I'm planning on selling my lesser known brand bags bec. they are basically redundant bags already and haven't touched them in 6 months or so. And I'm starting my decluttering in the house. That should keep me busy and away from eBay. If I should sell something, I'll post them on Facebook rather than on eBay where I can get easily tempted to search for bags and other items.

Nice to see you back LVintage!! And it’s great to hear that you finally found your Town! You’ve wanted that for some time.

I guess most of us are in a declutter mode with the turn of the year. [emoji3]

Hi ladies,
I’m going to rejoin you and try to keep up. I always enjoyed the different color bag showcases and seeing everyone’s collections. Here are my reds:

LV Dora BB
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LV Cannes
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Retiro
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Mulberry
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Love your Doras and the rest too!

thank you! mine is from the last season, i ordered it from Mulberry.com when it was on site right before they discontinued it and i glad i did, every time i carry it, i admire it! gorgeous colour and leather is like butter!
from the new collections i like the WOCs, those that @Miss_Dawn has 2, Indigo and Red
others are a bit too structured for my liking


thank you!

I, on the other hand, am drawn to Mulberry because of the structure. [emoji3]

 

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Here are my bordeaux bags:

Massaccesi Penelope
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Bottega Veneta baseball hobo
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LV Dora MM
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I love your BV baseball hobo and your Dora. Which Dora do you wear more frequently?

Checking in late - just finished wading through both office mail and house mail, moved to the new computer (rawwrrr) and have a minute finally.
0 bags in and out.
2 scarves in and <cough> 4 in. One was the result of sales googles, 3 were mini-grails.
February challenges will be Red bags - which will be really easy since I only have one - and Extreme Team - largest and smallest bags 3 times. I will wear Miss Alligator!

Oh boy, scarf goodies!!!

I already spent my handbag budget for this year, so I need to cool my jets and hang here. With Massaccesi’s closing, I can count on two hands the number of bags I ordered since October. Plus, I bought two Bottega Veneta bags before the New Year. One of them is my Valentine’s Day gift from DH. I get to take her out of the safe soon.

Looking forward to your reveal!

 

[Rhl2987]

My red and burgundy bags. Wow, there's a lot! I sold several others over the years.
1. Balenciaga club in poupre (2009)
2. Coach Bleecker large flap in wine (2007)
3. Coach Hailey in Cherry (2011) gave to my daughter
4. Reed Krakoff 510 bag in cordovan (2015)
5. Coach Rambler's Legacy in burgundy (1999)
6. Coach shoulder sac in red (1989)
7. Coach Sonoma pocket drawstring in red (1996)
8. Coach small pouch in red (1970)

Dreamy Coach Rambler!

 

[Rhl2987]

I keep a group shot of all my bags on my phone but I don’t have Individual photos. So I quickly took a group shot now of my 3 red bags:
- Hermes Tpm Evelyn, rouge garance
- Hermes kelly 28, rouge casaque
- Hermes medor, rouge vif
I feel like I have great coverage for red - casual small bag, dressy clutch and medium size bag that can go from casual to dressy. So I have no interest in adding any other bags.

Gorgeous!!

 

[Rhl2987]

Hi ladies,
I’m going to rejoin you and try to keep up. I always enjoyed the different color bag showcases and seeing everyone’s collections. Here are my reds:

LV Dora BB
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LV Cannes
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Retiro
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Mulberry
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Love your Cannes! Is it vintage?

 

[Rhl2987]

I’d fallen a bit behind on the thread due to preoccupation with a messy house from our closet renovation, but now I’m caught back up! I’m loving seeing all the red bags and I’m excited to share my red bags with everyone, likely tomorrow. Just to share with all of you, here is the in-progress tile install in our master closet, which now flows into the laundry room. We will be using it all as closet space very soon! All of the closet cabinets and dressers will be white and we will have one long walnut accent for a tabletop. Walls will be light gray. Hoping it all comes together well.

This is random but.. now that I’m later in my pregnancy, I’ve finally found the ability to enjoy a good bath for relaxation! I used to get so bored and only be able to stay in a bath for 15 minutes. But now I can stay in a bit longer and they calm me down. I highly recommend them for those who need a destresser

 

[muchstuff]

I’d fallen a bit behind on the thread due to preoccupation with a messy house from our closet renovation, but now I’m caught back up! I’m loving seeing all the red bags and I’m excited to share my red bags with everyone, likely tomorrow. Just to share with all of you, here is the in-progress tile install in our master closet, which now flows into the laundry room. We will be using it all as closet space very soon! All of the closet cabinets and dressers will be white and we will have one long walnut accent for a tabletop. Walls will be light gray. Hoping it all comes together well.

This is random but.. now that I’m later in my pregnancy, I’ve finally found the ability to enjoy a good bath for relaxation! I used to get so bored and only be able to stay in a bath for 15 minutes. But now I can stay in a bit longer and they calm me down. I highly recommend them for those who need a destresser

Do check with your doctor, I was told hot baths should be avoided when I was pregnant. Elevated body temperature can be dangerous for a developing baby from what I understand so don't make your water too warm and don't stay in too long!

 

[tealocean]

Thanks! Not really. It is flat, no bottom, but the leather is extra thick so it doesn't get lumpy when you fill it. The strap can't be adjusted as short as the Legacy duffle is when doubled, so you don't get as much slouch. It is also bigger. It feels more like a messenger bag.

Thanks for describing it. I would never have imagined it was bigger and like a messenger bag.

 

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Thanks for all the good wishes, everyone. The limb that fell on the roof was from a gigundo redwood tree in our neighbor's back yard. There are four of them, all in a row, too large to be taken down (even assuming the city would allow it... which they wouldn't). And as @whateve said, I worry that if one of them falls, our entire house will be crushed with us inside it.

But fortunately there was no damage to the roof, the house, OR (most importantly) to us.

Raining now. Time to curl up with a book and a cup of chamomile tea. I'm reading Under My Skin, the new psych thriller by Lisa Unger. Pure escapism. Anyone else have something good/indulgent on the nightstand?

I'm nearly done with it, and it definitely has some fascinating plot twists. I wouldn't say it's the best book I've ever read, and I'm glad that I didn't pay for it in eBook format (I just loooooove libraries!!!). But it's held my attention. Then again, I'm a fan of psychological thrillers. I've read Gone Girl twice!

Thanks Elaine - I just finished Under My Skin by Lisa Unger. Thanks for the recommendation, it hit the spot!

 

[whateve]

Thanks for describing it. I would never have imagined it was bigger and like a messenger bag.

I would have bought more RK bags but most of the duffle type bags were huge. This was one of the smaller ones.

 

[whateve]

I’d fallen a bit behind on the thread due to preoccupation with a messy house from our closet renovation, but now I’m caught back up! I’m loving seeing all the red bags and I’m excited to share my red bags with everyone, likely tomorrow. Just to share with all of you, here is the in-progress tile install in our master closet, which now flows into the laundry room. We will be using it all as closet space very soon! All of the closet cabinets and dressers will be white and we will have one long walnut accent for a tabletop. Walls will be light gray. Hoping it all comes together well.

This is random but.. now that I’m later in my pregnancy, I’ve finally found the ability to enjoy a good bath for relaxation! I used to get so bored and only be able to stay in a bath for 15 minutes. But now I can stay in a bit longer and they calm me down. I highly recommend them for those who need a destresser

I love baths. I take one every night. I do bring in a book so I can read while I soak.

 

[Rhl2987]

Do check with your doctor, I was told hot baths should be avoided when I was pregnant. Elevated body temperature can be dangerous for a developing baby from what I understand so don't make your water too warm and don't stay in too long!

Oh yes. Definitely! These are lukewarm baths to be safe! In fact, it feels quite cool by the time I get out and sometimes I don’t even fill with enough water to submerge my belly. Being in water has such a calming effect though, no matter the temperature (unless too cold).

 

[LVintage_LVoe]

We don’t have to do purple yet so you have no worries. It only red and burgundy.

Don’t worry. We all have those moments when the bags we reeeaaaally want come around just as we put a hold on our buying.

I don’t have any luck selling anything on Facebook. Have you been able to move bags that way?
I think @LVintage_LVoe is taking about the Feb color challenge not the showcase which is to wear all your red or purple bags.

Thanks Sparkle! I'm quite glad that I've finally pulled the trigger on those 2 bags early this year bec. now I can concentrate on my decluttering. I'd like to do Konmari and then eventually minimalism (my way, haha!). I'm pretty sure the last items I'm going to touch are my bags, lol!

I do not have luck either in selling luxury bags on Facebook. Although I've easily moved my contemporary bags there. I have luck re-homing my premier bags on our local eBay though. Sometimes I buy bags to sell there, too. I just sold a Dior WOC early this year! I was so tempted to keep it for myself but I already have the LV Jeanne wallet. I don't know if I mentioned it to you guys that I have exchanged my Victorine for the Jeanne.

Yep, I'm talking about the February Color Challenge and Extreme Team Challenge I have nothing to contribute for this week's Color Week Bag Showcase since I do not have red or burgundy bags, hehe.

You bought two very special bags this year! I would LOVE to own another Town bag. It's the perfect size. What color is your MJ Baroque?

If you have time later this year, I'm sure we'd love to see pictures of your new Balengiaca and MJ bags!

Thanks Elaine, they are Been wanting that Town for a long while already and saw a nice one in excellent condition. I had it authenticated here and found out that it's from F/W 2012 and the color is Latte. Cool! Meanwhile, my MJ Baroque is a dark blue color, almost black with contrast stitching and leather trims. I do not know the official color. I was expecting to see more info in the cards that came with the bag but there was none. This is also pre-loved but in excellent condition as well. Here are my 2 new beauties. The Baroque's pic is from the listing. I haven't taken her out for a spin yet.

Nice to see you back LVintage!! And it’s great to hear that you finally found your Town! You’ve wanted that for some time.

I guess most of us are in a declutter mode with the turn of the year. [emoji3]

Hello msd! Yes, finally, haha! I'm so happy with it. And guess what, even if I bought it from eBay Japan and the seller shipped it through DHL, I didn't pay any import duties! What a relief! I guess it was because the item was not in a box and was just labelled "used bag". And Balenciaga was a bit under the radar for the unsuspecting customs officer.

I'm decluttering paper items as of the moment, hehehe. Just taking a quick break

 

[LVintage_LVoe]

Hi ladies,
I’m going to rejoin you and try to keep up. I always enjoyed the different color bag showcases and seeing everyone’s collections. Here are my reds:

LV Dora BB
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LV Cannes
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Retiro
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Mulberry
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My burgundy bags. Small, smaller, smallest!

Marc Jacobs Little Stam Crossbody:
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Rebecca Minkoff MAB Mini Tote:
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RED Valentino Bow Clutch:
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Here are my bordeaux bags:

Massaccesi Penelope
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Bottega Veneta baseball hobo
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LV Dora MM
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Loving all the red and burgundy bags, ladies! I do not have any bag in this color. I hope one day I can add one to my small collection. I can see myself carrying a cute little red crossbody bag!

I’d fallen a bit behind on the thread due to preoccupation with a messy house from our closet renovation, but now I’m caught back up! I’m loving seeing all the red bags and I’m excited to share my red bags with everyone, likely tomorrow. Just to share with all of you, here is the in-progress tile install in our master closet, which now flows into the laundry room. We will be using it all as closet space very soon! All of the closet cabinets and dressers will be white and we will have one long walnut accent for a tabletop. Walls will be light gray. Hoping it all comes together well.

This is random but.. now that I’m later in my pregnancy, I’ve finally found the ability to enjoy a good bath for relaxation! I used to get so bored and only be able to stay in a bath for 15 minutes. But now I can stay in a bit longer and they calm me down. I highly recommend them for those who need a destresser

Can't wait for the turn out of your master closet. Love the color combo you mentioned. I love a clean look!
Congrats on your pregnancy! Just enjoy a good lukewarm bath and always be careful when getting in and out of the tub. Playing soothing music will also help you relax and destress even more. Happy mommy, happy baby-in-the-tummy

 

[Sparkletastic]

I’ve sold one of the bracelets. The money received is negligible but, it’s still gone!

@LVintage_LVoe - as I think of it, I’ve sold one bag on FB. But, comparatively, I’ve sold over 160 bags in other venues (mostly eBay and Tradesy) so it doesn’t have a good hit rate for me. I also have listed other items (bar stools, area rug, desk, etc) over the past couple years and none of those sold. Craigslist is still a better option for me on non bag / clothing options.