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

[msd_bags]

What has been the best bag that you worried and dithered over before you purchased it?

I think my Mulberry Leighton. Before asking my sister to get it for me, I saw it in the store but I did not ask to hold it. So I really didn’t know if it was going to be heavy or big or what. I just knew that I liked the look of it. Until that last moment that my sister was buying it and I was there video chatting with them thru Whatsapp I was having a minor bout of second thought. But everything has worked fine and I’m very happy with this bag!!

 

[lynne_ross]

I actually have some blue and gray already (in the form of sweaters, lol), but I often just default to black. I’m in a rut, too, apparently! And all my winter coats are black. It has to warm up before I can wear my lighter-weight coats that are gray, champagne, or navy. Ugh. I do love camel but it makes me look dead so I have to be careful with how I wear it (meaning, a colorful scarf is necessary!).

Same! Too cold for wool coats right now so stuck with parkas. I just layer on a bright red/pink shawl then a red/orange/pink bag does not look so stark. I love wearing black and will not stop wearing or buying.

 

[lynne_ross]

Being honest, I’m not in love with either of these bags. The first leather is reminiscent of LV epi but doesn’t have some of the style that allows bags in the material to be statement bags. And the buckles, etc on the second look a bit busy.

Neither of these bags are better than or even as nice as most of your other bags IMO. I think you should keep looking. You have a very nice collection! If you add a very optional color like yellow, it should be a bag that you just MUST own. Like with your gold YSL. I only have one yellow bag and I HAD to have it. Also it’s on par with the rest of my collection so it’s “worth” owning to me.

I’m in the same place you are with green and orange. I had both colors and retired the bags. I’d like to add them but don’t “have” to. So until these show up as absolute stunners, I won’t buy.
It really is. So much better to have a friend tap you on the shoulder (or stuff you back in your closet) than get horrified looks in public. LOL!
I know this wasn’t addressed to me but, I was like you. Wearing mostly black with brights. I started branching out in the last couple years with greys and whites. Then with other strong colors in tops like pink, cobalt, etc.

Then I took the plunge with a teeny bit of navy which encouraged me to add a teeny bit of caramel. And, I have a little bit of bordeaux / burgundy I just added this fall. I have the most amazing rich bordeaux velvet skinny jeans! (I’m still not the biggest regular blue jean fan. My “jeans” have to be interesting. Lol!). All of these work with my existing brights. And the navy and bordeaux work with my grey and white as well.

I’m any case I just added a few colors and pieces that worked with my current wardrobe but, in coordinating colors with what I have. Nothing that caused me to have to redo all my shoes and accessories in order to be able to wear them. I’ll never be an earth tones girl because I just don’t like the color palette and it would cause chaos as I tried to get shoes, bags, etc. to support the items. But, I found I can work just about anything else in with my origins black and brights. HTH!

You just reminded me that I had the best pair of emerald green velvet skinny jeans a few years back, they wore out since I wore them so much. I could not find another pair to replace them with. What is the brand of your Bordeaux ones? I need to replace mine.

 

[lynne_ross]

How is everyone doing / feeling mentally and activity wise on shopping their closets vs. buying new bags?

I did get the black tote but, I’ve wanted that for a few years now. That being said, I do really want to try to stick and stay with enjoying my collection not buying new “just because”.

We’re only 38 days in. Lol! How are you feeling about your goals and your resolve to enjoy what you have vs. buying more? Are you on mission? Or are you lost in the bag searching / hunting / buying abyss?

I am feeling good! But I only buy bags when I travel so it is easy to control not buying when I am home. Ask me again after my annual trip to Paris .
I am enjoying shopping my clothes, still have everything divided. I think this and tracking my bag usuage will really help me understand what I use, do not use and need more of.

 

[lynne_ross]

Orange / yellow week started today!!! I don’t typically get bags in this color band but, here are my pics.

2017
Dooney & Bourke Alto (can’t recall the model) View attachment 4336533I sold it because it really didn’t work for me in any way. The leather was scratch prone, the hardware was known for breaking and it’s a really big bag. More of a tote. But not sturdy enough for my typical tote use. But, she was pretty and I miss having an orange bag in my collection. I just don’t think I need one.

2017 - Present
Miss Dior Sliding Chain in yellow lamb w/light ghw
View attachment 4336534I looooove this bag! I got her for a ridiculously low price, was thrilled with the purchase and have never regretted owning her for one second. I don’t wear her much in cool / cold months but love pairing her with summer whites, citrus colors and brights!!!

Beautiful yellow

 

[lynne_ross]

here are my orange and yellow bags.
The first is a Coach tote. My daughter fell in love with it due to the color when we saw it in a Coach store. Currently it is in my collection, but she often takes it. I don't carry it much but I appreciate the patent in the rain.
The second one is a vintage Coach bag. A few years ago, DH and I went to an antique fair. I saw this bag. I was familiar with the style as I already owned it in blue but had never seen it in orange. The seller wouldn't come down to my price, so we walked away. A few hours later, I decided I really wanted and went back but couldn't find it. Then about a week later, I found it listed online for less so I felt I had to get it. I love how rich the color is. It does look like a pumpkin so I carry it on Halloween.
The last one is a Coach duffle. I love how crisp and clear this color is. It is called sunflower. It never fails to make me smile.

Oh my another beautiful yellow - love your charms too!

 

[lynne_ross]

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[lynne_ross]

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[Cookiefiend]

How is everyone doing / feeling mentally and activity wise on shopping their closets vs. buying new bags?

I did get the black tote but, I’ve wanted that for a few years now. That being said, I do really want to try to stick and stay with enjoying my collection not buying new “just because”.

We’re only 38 days in. Lol! How are you feeling about your goals and your resolve to enjoy what you have vs. buying more? Are you on mission? Or are you lost in the bag searching / hunting / buying abyss?

I’m always looking, I have decided that my next black bag is going to be a Kelly - 32cm, Box leather, hardware color doesn’t matter. So I’m haunting the resale sites for the perfect one - fortunately I don’t have a timeline/deadline so I can look to my heart’s content.
I was lurking on another thread, called something like Unknown designers, great value and learned of a discontinued designer -Charles et Charlus... found one at a reasonable price and bought it. It’s similar in color to the H LA, but has a shoulder strap, if I like it more than the LA, I may sell it.
I have a bit of a weakness for the unknown designers, I like carrying things no one knows about - though considering where I live - that’s about 95% of everything I carry.
So- all in all - one new purse in but I’m not upset with myself - it wasn’t expensive, it’s like nothing I already have except in color, and if it doesn’t work out I won’t be wanting to tear my hair out.

 

[Cookiefiend]

Orange / yellow week started today!!! I don’t typically get bags in this color band but, here are my pics.

2017
Dooney & Bourke Alto (can’t recall the model) View attachment 4336533I sold it because it really didn’t work for me in any way. The leather was scratch prone, the hardware was known for breaking and it’s a really big bag. More of a tote. But not sturdy enough for my typical tote use. But, she was pretty and I miss having an orange bag in my collection. I just don’t think I need one.

2017 - Present
Miss Dior Sliding Chain in yellow lamb w/light ghw
View attachment 4336534I looooove this bag! I got her for a ridiculously low price, was thrilled with the purchase and have never regretted owning her for one second. I don’t wear her much in cool / cold months but love pairing her with summer whites, citrus colors and brights!!!

Miss Dior is like a ray of sunshine - so pretty!
I don’t have any orange or yellow bags, so I will be on the side lines cheering everyone else on! [emoji4]

 

[Cookiefiend]

here are my orange and yellow bags.
The first is a Coach tote. My daughter fell in love with it due to the color when we saw it in a Coach store. Currently it is in my collection, but she often takes it. I don't carry it much but I appreciate the patent in the rain.
The second one is a vintage Coach bag. A few years ago, DH and I went to an antique fair. I saw this bag. I was familiar with the style as I already owned it in blue but had never seen it in orange. The seller wouldn't come down to my price, so we walked away. A few hours later, I decided I really wanted and went back but couldn't find it. Then about a week later, I found it listed online for less so I felt I had to get it. I love how rich the color is. It does look like a pumpkin so I carry it on Halloween.
The last one is a Coach duffle. I love how crisp and clear this color is. It is called sunflower. It never fails to make me smile.

I especially like the orange bag, but that yellow is so sunny and cheery!

 

[More bags]

Orange / yellow week started today!!! I don’t typically get bags in this color band but, here are my pics.

2017
Dooney & Bourke Alto (can’t recall the model) View attachment 4336533I sold it because it really didn’t work for me in any way. The leather was scratch prone, the hardware was known for breaking and it’s a really big bag. More of a tote. But not sturdy enough for my typical tote use. But, she was pretty and I miss having an orange bag in my collection. I just don’t think I need one.

2017 - Present
Miss Dior Sliding Chain in yellow lamb w/light ghw
View attachment 4336534I looooove this bag! I got her for a ridiculously low price, was thrilled with the purchase and have never regretted owning her for one second. I don’t wear her much in cool / cold months but love pairing her with summer whites, citrus colors and brights!!!

Great yellow Dior!

here are my orange and yellow bags.
The first is a Coach tote. My daughter fell in love with it due to the color when we saw it in a Coach store. Currently it is in my collection, but she often takes it. I don't carry it much but I appreciate the patent in the rain.
The second one is a vintage Coach bag. A few years ago, DH and I went to an antique fair. I saw this bag. I was familiar with the style as I already owned it in blue but had never seen it in orange. The seller wouldn't come down to my price, so we walked away. A few hours later, I decided I really wanted and went back but couldn't find it. Then about a week later, I found it listed online for less so I felt I had to get it. I love how rich the color is. It does look like a pumpkin so I carry it on Halloween.
The last one is a Coach duffle. I love how crisp and clear this color is. It is called sunflower. It never fails to make me smile.

Your yellow duffle is a beauty!

 

[lynne_ross]

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[pdxhb]

How is everyone doing / feeling mentally and activity wise on shopping their closets vs. buying new bags?

I did get the black tote but, I’ve wanted that for a few years now. That being said, I do really want to try to stick and stay with enjoying my collection not buying new “just because”.

We’re only 38 days in. Lol! How are you feeling about your goals and your resolve to enjoy what you have vs. buying more? Are you on mission? Or are you lost in the bag searching / hunting / buying abyss?

Well - so far so good. I am feeling really bolstered by the attitude and stories shared on this thread. Thank you all for sharing your journeys! It is definitely helping me not feel quite as put-upon as life continues to bring some financial obligations that have curtailed both my studio progress and my abilities to do retail therapy. Ugh but good if you know what I mean.

It has been good for me to just recognize the ways I have spent without as much direction as I'd like in the past. I'm developing a little more strategic plan for my collection which simply means a longer-range outlook on purchases and fewer immediate ones. I have definitely been successful on controlling impulse buys, which I am trying to remember! For planning, right now I am figuring out whether I'd like to add an Arayla to my list; they are introducing newer details in some of their designs which have caught my attention (reduced outside seams/more folded and hemmed edges), as well as a Havana leather which fits right into the category of what I have been looking for: a tan-cognac-whisky-ish bag in a that is large enough to use as a work bag but also soft enough that I will use it in days off. In other words a perfectly seasonless bag that is soft and durable but has some refinement. Easy right? I think I am facing up to the fact that this will either be a lucky find in something I haven't discovered yet or a ~1k+ bag.

On to the funny/I am human part: February 1st I received two new bags that I have not yet put into rotation. January stats were great! This recent arrival was ordered in October of last year (Massaccesi closing). Annnnnnd, I ordered two more Massaccesi bags in January that I don't expect to see until probably April. Both are neutrals - black vachetta and dark brown deerskin - which is good. The black replaces an Il Bisonte that I already sold which was too small for me to use it flexibly enough and was just sitting in my closet. The brown is an add but certainly something that was not at all in my wardrobe.

 

[pdxhb]

Orange / yellow week started today!!! I don’t typically get bags in this color band but, here are my pics.

2017
Dooney & Bourke Alto (can’t recall the model) View attachment 4336533I sold it because it really didn’t work for me in any way. The leather was scratch prone, the hardware was known for breaking and it’s a really big bag. More of a tote. But not sturdy enough for my typical tote use. But, she was pretty and I miss having an orange bag in my collection. I just don’t think I need one.

2017 - Present
Miss Dior Sliding Chain in yellow lamb w/light ghw
View attachment 4336534I looooove this bag! I got her for a ridiculously low price, was thrilled with the purchase and have never regretted owning her for one second. I don’t wear her much in cool / cold months but love pairing her with summer whites, citrus colors and brights!!!

I love both of these!!! That Miss Dior is stunning - awesome you got a good deal on something that unique!

here are my orange and yellow bags.
The first is a Coach tote. My daughter fell in love with it due to the color when we saw it in a Coach store. Currently it is in my collection, but she often takes it. I don't carry it much but I appreciate the patent in the rain.
The second one is a vintage Coach bag. A few years ago, DH and I went to an antique fair. I saw this bag. I was familiar with the style as I already owned it in blue but had never seen it in orange. The seller wouldn't come down to my price, so we walked away. A few hours later, I decided I really wanted and went back but couldn't find it. Then about a week later, I found it listed online for less so I felt I had to get it. I love how rich the color is. It does look like a pumpkin so I carry it on Halloween.
The last one is a Coach duffle. I love how crisp and clear this color is. It is called sunflower. It never fails to make me smile.

Beautiful collection! That sunflower duffle is a perfect shade of yellow.

I do not have any yellow bags but here are my two ‘orange bags’ - crevette Hermes kelly 32 and orange Hermes kelly wallet. The wallet I don’t count as a bag (so not in my quoted bag count) but I do sometimes use it as a stand along bag, sometimes even with a Hermes silver necklace as a strap. I have considered selling the wallet but now that my office has moved to agile and I work between multiple offices, so have given up a designated office, I might start using it for work since it will fit all my cards and phone.
The crevette bag is inbetween orange and pink. It is more beautiful in real life (more pink). I love the colour since it is easier to match with black than a true orange without looking Halloween themed and it goes well with all my spring/summer colours.

Oh my goodness these are both so lovely! Really that crevette is such a distinctive shade - I have seen one in person and was just smitten! I bet it's stunning with black outfits.