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

[Lake Effect]

This is the site that helped me get started. As I went along, I dropped what didn’t work for me and kept what did. TBH, I don’t do a lot of planning months in advance. Mine is planning for the week ahead, reminders, and lists of some things I want to keep track of. My lux spending budget and bag wear tracking is in there as well. I’ve found that keeping a table of contents is surprisingly useful, in case a list or budget has to jump ahead several pages.

https://bulletjournal.com/

Thanks! I also got out a planner for 2018, that essentially I did not use, and see what, if anything I want to incorporate from it! I did find an old thread, but there wasn't much activity. I’ll see if I can drum up any interest.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...are-pics-and-tips.956057/page-2#post-32796988

 

[Rhl2987]

I agree. When I hear someone say their collection is modest or humble I always think it’s the tPF funhouse mirror effect where we think having 20, 30, 100 bags is normal. It’s not. Most people have at most two handbags. So any “collection” is a wonderful blessing / turn of luck / benefit of hard work and should be celebrated.

I also agree on the Hermes choices being overwhelming and a barrier. I know I’d want a pink Kelly. Size I can figure out. But leather, shade, hardware? Yikes. It’s not just about looks either. Each one wears differently. I can’t figure it out so I just leave it alone for now.

If you or anyone else ever feel “ready” to start looking into all of these different choices with H, I’m happy to help explain it all!! There are actual boxes in Hermes stores with all of the leather swatches and hardware choices and it makes it easier to picture what you may love together. But I can likely help you without the box!!

 

[Lake Effect]

Your comment made me ponder ... I guess it’s the way I look at the world around me... form first, then closely followed by colour and texture and with objects of use : also function ; probably my professional training enhanced this ( I’m an art historian ) [emoji6]

I’ve taught human anatomy. In the human body, form/structure dictates function

 

[Rhl2987]

I have been going back and forth for years on whether to get a 25 birkin. It appears too small and I am not sure I will like it but at same time I don’t carry much so wonder if I will actually live it. I tried one on in the flagship store in Paris and I was undecided on my feelings. I find you need to use a purse for awhile to decide if it works. I’ll eventually cave and buy one with the understanding I’ll loose money if I don’t like and need to sell it later.

As for a kelly, if you are worried about how easy it is to use I would suggest getting a soft leather one and not a sellier (like you posted). My most used bag is a kelly 32 in Clemence. I leave the straps on the turnlock at all times and then pull the flap over the straps. Makes it no harder to get in/out of then a chanel. I don’t care if it damages the bag since I will use this exact bag to my grave lol. I also find the 32 to be the perfect day/all purpose/ travel bag. The 28 is a bit small for use as a day bag in the winter, with mitts, and crap my kids want me to carry lol. Just my two cents.

Edit - you did post a soft leather kelly - my bad! That is kind I would recommend for ease of getting in and out of.

I don’t think that you would necessarily lose money selling a Birkin 25, especially if you were to purchase it in Paris! The only H bag I’ve lost quite a bit on so far when selling was my Jige. I’ve mostly come out even on B/K sales or only a tiny bit under after quite a bit of use, which I am okay with as well.

 

[Rhl2987]

I have sold six bags within the past month and I’ve never felt better lol!

I was going to ask others about this! Has anyone ever gone on a major selling off spree, or know anyone who has done this, and how did it make them feel? I’m so curious since it is not something that I have ever considered!

 

[lynne_ross]

I don’t think that you would necessarily lose money selling a Birkin 25, especially if you were to purchase it in Paris! The only H bag I’ve lost quite a bit on so far when selling was my Jige. I’ve mostly come out even on B/K sales or only a tiny bit under after quite a bit of use, which I am okay with as well.

I would likely resort to buying resale since chances of buying in Paris are slim to none. Though that would definitely be the ideal situation and I would definitely buy if offered in Paris. I have not lost any money on h bag sales yet but likely cause my bags were purchased in the boutique many price increases ago.
Like others I am struggling to pay reseller prices for a new hermes bag. I could justify it if the price is just slightly over resale and then I can say I saved myself from buying a bunch of stuff at the store (stuff that you can buy in resale market for much less than in store). I think the thing that is most ‘holding me back’ from buying any bag (hermes or not) is that I am happy with the bags I have and fine to just wait for right opportunity to buy bags. I don’t go into shops any more to look at bags, and don’t look online at sales sites (except to watch birkin 25 prices).

 

[vink]

When I’m about to buy something, I have to like how it look first, so definitely form first for me. Then, I’ll consider if it’ll work on me or how it’ll fit in my life. So, that’s function comes later. If it couldn’t pass the function test, very unlikely I’ll get it. But I do sacrifice form over function though if that thing really works but kinda look so so. At least, I know it’ll work.
[emoji848][emoji848][emoji848] Quite hard to say what kind of person I am. [emoji848][emoji848][emoji848]

 

[dcooney4]

This is the site that helped me get started. As I went along, I dropped what didn’t work for me and kept what did. TBH, I don’t do a lot of planning months in advance. Mine is planning for the week ahead, reminders, and lists of some things I want to keep track of. My lux spending budget and bag wear tracking is in there as well. I’ve found that keeping a table of contents is surprisingly useful, in case a list or budget has to jump ahead several pages.

https://bulletjournal.com/

It looks interesting . I have a fairly good system that I use for myself for everyday, but I was thinking of trying this system to get healthier and back in shape , so like food ,exercise water intake etc. . Right now I use a weekly planner, a separate todo list each day , and I keep a binder with different subjects. One is hand bag list etc, holiday gifts past and present, another is financial for my kids, another is my paintings that I have done myself or ones I have purchased, and a reading list now.

 

[HopelessBagGirl]

I need a celebration bag purchase for finishing my masters thesis, and thus grad school!

 

[dcooney4]

I need a celebration bag purchase for finishing my masters thesis, and thus grad school!

Congrats that is quite an accomplishment!

 

[Darina Angelova]

My resolution is to finally purchase my own home in 2019. I recently came to the painful realization, that if I hadn't spent my money on bags and shoes and clothes for years I would have done it by now! I don't feel guilty, I was young when I was young, I was enjoying myself but enough is enough. I don't want to sell nor buy anything. I just have to accept the fact that I'm nothing but a well dressed homeless lady and do something about that

 

[whateve]

When I’m about to buy something, I have to like how it look first, so definitely form first for me. Then, I’ll consider if it’ll work on me or how it’ll fit in my life. So, that’s function comes later. If it couldn’t pass the function test, very unlikely I’ll get it. But I do sacrifice form over function though if that thing really works but kinda look so so. At least, I know it’ll work.
[emoji848][emoji848][emoji848] Quite hard to say what kind of person I am. [emoji848][emoji848][emoji848]

This makes me realize that before I joined tpf, I chose my purses for function first. I almost didn't care what they looked like as long as they had all the pockets, straps and zippers I needed. Then once I started looking at form first, I started compromising on function. Those are the bags that ended up not making me completely happy.

 

[HopelessBagGirl]

Congrats that is quite an accomplishment!

Thank you!!!

 

[Nyc_chihuahua]

Oh... I like Goyard miniaudiere, too! It looks practical for a clutch, but I also wonder for the size. [emoji848]

I have yet to check it out IRL but I tend to use small bags and some times even just carry my wallet so we’ll see !

 

[bellebellebelle19]

@vink @Annabel Lee @Miss_Dawn @dcooney4 Thanks all for sharing your thoughts, ideas, and opinions! I really appreciate it, since my resolution is to buy thoughtfully. Your comments made me laugh, and it's kind of you all to be supportive of the back struggles
Now I have to decide if I want to be that "extra" or not! I'll sit on it first, as my Samsonite bag is still functioning okay, though the handle is a bit broken and it's hard to get into. But there's no need to rush to buy more stuff

I like your current bag more. It’s structured and small.
How about something small and colourful from Kipling if you want cute?
The one your friend sent does seem less appealing to me because there’s a lot going on - quilting, chain, and in an unstructured fabric. Sorry!

There are a few wheelie options from Kipling, e.g.

https://www.kipling.com/uk-en/school-bags/shop-by/wheeled-school-bags-c10619/

https://www.kipling.com/uk-en/bags/shop-by/laptop-bags-c10554/new-ceroc-58973c-k13595g3300-999.html

Ooh, that Kipling is super cute and muchore to my taste than my current plain black Samsonite!! Thank you for sharing. I'm really going to consider it!

I really like this idea! One, your health is the most important thing! I’m glad that you’re using a rolling bag, and sacrificing looks, in order to feel better. The cute spinning bag would be the best of both worlds. You won’t feel self-conscious about taking an ugly bag to work and you won’t have any back pain!

Thank you RHL! That's very sweet of you to say. To be honest, I was a bit offended when my co-workers told me I looked like a flight attendant, but then I just shrugged it off! Better to be healthy and happy than to please others

My resolution is to finally purchase my own home in 2019. I recently came to the painful realization, that if I hadn't spent my money on bags and shoes and clothes for years I would have done it by now! I don't feel guilty, I was young when I was young, I was enjoying myself but enough is enough. I don't want to sell nor buy anything. I just have to accept the fact that I'm nothing but a well dressed homeless lady and do something about that

Good luck on purchasing your own home!! That's great that you're making the resolution to start the home-owning journey