Welcome to the thread!That is a fantastic thread! It's been the only time DH perked up his ears at the mention of scarves. I believe it was in relation to archive storage & comic books
2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Oh ok I misread. If you don’t use then good to consider selling.
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that's EXACTLY what got me on this bag!!! I'll have to post the white lizardy one I've been carrying. I'm so behind on this thread- it's so fast!I LOVE the mk set! Gorgeous color!Ok. So it’s not just me on the waning bag interest. I wonder if that is a commonality given our interest in this thread’s topic. This isn’t exactly the thread that will draw those who actively want to buy 20 bags a year.
@msd_bags, you mentioned you have peace and you don’t. That resonated with me. I realized my bags don’t give me sustained levels of happy. So I will love then and be happy with them. But, the happy doesn’t stay like it does for say, my jewelry. I never feel any less happy to put on my necklaces or bracelets etc. Every time, I’m giddy. But, over time my bag joy fades ever so slightly.
And, there is the selling thing if discontent or boredom sets in. But, gawsh, I HATE selling. I can’t do much more without screeching. I think I’m going to die with all the bags I now own.
So, the question for me once I realized all this is - how much do I keep “investing” financially, time wise, emotionally, etc. in bags. Like many of you have said, my tPF activity has really slowed. For the most part, I only come here and the BOTD threads.
I’d rather continue to focus on my home and jewelry (and to a lesser extent my clothing & shoes) when it comes to “stuff”. And, of course, my passion is travel when it comes to the other meaningful money spend category.
In other news. I bought a gym bag. I just couldn’t get comfortable with spending any real money for a bag that I’ll be likely to put on the disgusting gym floor every time I go. (Yea, I wipe my bag down with antibac wipes after but, still. Ick!) So, I stopped by TJ Max and got a cutie-ish functional black nylon crossbody for $19. It’s perfect! And, it’s cheap enough I can donate it every couple months and get a new one. The ick factor is a true issue.
Also, when I was at the mall, I ran across these MK shoes on sale. I took a chance and they are a perfect match for my Fendi BTW.I’m not typically a fan of MK’s current stuff. I don’t usually do bag and shoe matchy matchy. And, I don’t like any brand’s branding on my things. But, I’m going to very happily make an exception on these. View attachment 4404134
BTW - saw goodbye to this chair. It’s served me well for 7 years and is headed to Goodwill by the end of the month.
I’m excited about spring. My lighter colored bags can come out and play!
I have two embellished bags. The Fendi in this pic and a cheapy evening bag from Aldo that I’m going to give to DD during her next visit.
And, @papertiger - I have much empathy for your keyboard challenges. I’m a horrible typist and autocorrect on my iPhone goes rogue on the regular. Half the time, it’s surprising anyone can read my posts. :LOL:
I hear you. Though, I'm both wanting to get rid of everything which no longer serves a purpose; I'm finding myself not having shopped in so long that the big seasonal clearances are getting me! (HUGE car iron pan/baker binge this past week...!!!) And though I'm not intentionally "looking" for new bags, IF I come across an amazing one at an amazing price, I'm sending to jump on it. Which is weird for my being "content".
I am one of those people who likes variety and choices.
I cannot even BEGIN to answer this, as it changes monthly! I have no bag which has been my 'favorite'/most useful longer than say, a week or two.I just answered a question on another thread - what are my 5 most used bags. And, you know what, I was surprised by the answer.
Seriously, with all my talking, evaluating, tracking and dithering, how am I surprised by the answer????
My top 5 worn of all time (current collection) are:
#5) Chanel pearly grey M/L classic flap
#4) Chanel gold new medium Boy
#3) Miu Miu pewter small shopping tote
#2) Black Louis Vuitton LockMe II BB
#1) Black Fendi large By the Way
I thought - how did the Miu Miu get on the list?!?!? Then I giggled because I wore her today. I guess I don’t realize how much I reach for this bag.
I almost didn’t buy the LV because I thought it was too expensive and almost didn’t buy the Fendi because I thought I didn’t need it.I guess I still need to be more aware of me and what I need and subconsciously want to wear.
One interesting note. The black Proenza Schouler would have been on this list... aaaaaand I’ve worn it once in the last month when I needed a quiet small black bag despite me having put it up for sale. I think this means I still have a need for a bag in this usage but, not this bag. My love for it is gone.
What are your 5 most used?
Love! I just got the MJ version of the blue bag...
They really are great - so easy to use!
Mine is Vibrato, Thalassa blue - and I do tend to carry it more in the summer... I think I *need* another color too... maybe black!
Actually though, I am on the look out for it in Cyclamen - still vibrato because I love the structure it gives the bag.
Cyclamen would be gorgeous!They really are great - so easy to use!
Mine is Vibrato, Thalassa blue - and I do tend to carry it more in the summer... I think I *need* another color too... maybe black!
Actually though, I am on the look out for it in Cyclamen - still vibrato because I love the structure it gives the bag.
I think I will try for raisin with ghw while in Paris. I know I already have a birkin in this colour but raisin is my favourite h colour and I know I will use a ton!
I hope you find it - what a lovely memento that would be! [emoji173]️
It’s Holy Week and since we’re a predominantly Catholic country, we have a long break for the observance. It was half day work for government offices starting Wednesday. We go back on Monday! Usually there is exodus to the provinces for the long break. Used to be, people observed a lot of religious activities. Especially on Black Friday. But now, a lot take this as an opportunity to be on ‘pure’ vacation.
So, I’m experiencing some fashion weirdness. Lol! I’m obsessed with finding matching shoes for bags I loved but, don’t wear often enough. I’m hoping this will increase the wear without a lot of mental gymnastics from me. I can wear the bag/shoe combo with the many white / black / grey clothes I own without any additional thought.
This is odd, though, because I don’t typically like matchy ... I keep saying that. I’m still thinking it’s true.
I wear my black bags a lot but, relatively speaking, I don’t wear black shoes often. I literally just bought black pumps for work after 3-4 years of not having (needing) black work pumps. So... I dunno.
Anyway, I mentioned this new matching affliction to my daughter (she’s still here in my city on a long work assignment) and while she was shopping last night, she
brought home these sandals.
I squealed because they are super cute and match my Fendi bag. They aren’t costly so, if I tire of them end of summer, I can donate them without angst.
Who knew this odd pink shade (we’ve taken to calling it piglet pink) had matches?
Now if only I could find some high quality strappy heels in this color.
You’d think Fendi would have had a pair but, I haven’t seen any in the boutique. 
Anyway, we went for a girl’s night to see Shazam (I’m the sci-fi / action / fantasy nerd. Mr. S definitely is not. Lol!) The movie was
but, I looked cute in my Fendi bucket and new sandals with my pale grey sundress.
This is odd, though, because I don’t typically like matchy ... I keep saying that. I’m still thinking it’s true.
I wear my black bags a lot but, relatively speaking, I don’t wear black shoes often. I literally just bought black pumps for work after 3-4 years of not having (needing) black work pumps. So... I dunno. Anyway, I mentioned this new matching affliction to my daughter (she’s still here in my city on a long work assignment) and while she was shopping last night, she
brought home these sandals.
I squealed because they are super cute and match my Fendi bag. They aren’t costly so, if I tire of them end of summer, I can donate them without angst.
Who knew this odd pink shade (we’ve taken to calling it piglet pink) had matches?
Now if only I could find some high quality strappy heels in this color.
You’d think Fendi would have had a pair but, I haven’t seen any in the boutique. Anyway, we went for a girl’s night to see Shazam (I’m the sci-fi / action / fantasy nerd. Mr. S definitely is not. Lol!) The movie was
but, I looked cute in my Fendi bucket and new sandals with my pale grey sundress.
We’ve talked about our most used bags. What are your 5 LEAST used bags? You can share for this year or for all time.
These are mine for all time.
5) Miss Dior Sliding Chain in yellow lamb - No worries here. Its color plus gold hardware means it won’t get a lot of wear until spring / summer. But, I bought it for next to nothing preloved and it makes me so happy when I wear it. She’s a keeper!!! However, no yellow shoes are on the agenda Isn’t it hilarious that I don’t feel any need to match this bag with shoes and still happily manage to wear it.
4) Fendi Ltd. Edition Pink Pearl Small Mon Tresor - It’s small and I’ve struggled to coordinate it with my wardrobe. Which is pure silly. I’m making a point of getting this special bag out and about much more.
3) Dior black studded Diorama WOC - I thought I wore this more. But, I’ve only had it a few months so it’s not surprising it’s not as high on the all time wear count. I don’t have any worries that I’ll wear this quite a bit - if I look at number of wear for this year only, it’s actually middle of the pack.
3) Fendi silver flowered WOC - like with the black WOC, this is new to my collection. It doesn’t have “historical” wear but, it’s getting worn quite a bit this year. So, it’s a keeper!
1) Dior white and gold Diorama - This bag flummoxes me. It’s not pure white and it’s not beige. It’s not even really eggshell. Add, the ghw and it’s not getting worn. Only 3 wear so far
But, I’m on a mission.
I’ve bought strappy high heels and flat sandals that match. I’m on the lookout for pastel clothes (I now own a couple pastel casual dresses) And, I’m telling myself it’s not too loud with the black and red I own. This bag WILL be happily worn as the purse gods are my witness.
Interestingly, I’m not worried about these 5 bags. The ones I am eyeballing are my Chanel jumbos - the red and grey just aren’t getting the wear I expected and want. I think it’s because they are amongst the least functional bags I have.
I despise the double flap on the red. Truly despise it!!! It serves no purpose except to take up space and add weight. I’m not buying the “it needs it for structure” foolishness as I have yet to see any other bags with a double flap and they all seem to perform the “magic” of holding shape.
And, my single flaps are holding their shape despite being the oldest bags I own. On the grey, the bijoux chain is LOUD! When I sit the bag down on a table, the chain click clack can be heard across the globe.
These factors are NOT enough to make me sell. I adore how these bags look, they’re comfortable to wear, they work with my wardrobe and they hold my things nicely. But, this is a lesson that I need to consider if quirks of a bag will irritate me even if it isn’t a true functional issue.
That being said. I’m having a brain burp. I want to buy a bag. For no good reason. I just want a bag. Not going to do it. I need to keep focused on looking for summer dresses - fun to own a pain to look for.
These are mine for all time.
5) Miss Dior Sliding Chain in yellow lamb - No worries here. Its color plus gold hardware means it won’t get a lot of wear until spring / summer. But, I bought it for next to nothing preloved and it makes me so happy when I wear it. She’s a keeper!!! However, no yellow shoes are on the agenda
Isn’t it hilarious that I don’t feel any need to match this bag with shoes and still happily manage to wear it.4) Fendi Ltd. Edition Pink Pearl Small Mon Tresor - It’s small and I’ve struggled to coordinate it with my wardrobe. Which is pure silly. I’m making a point of getting this special bag out and about much more.
3) Dior black studded Diorama WOC - I thought I wore this more. But, I’ve only had it a few months so it’s not surprising it’s not as high on the all time wear count. I don’t have any worries that I’ll wear this quite a bit - if I look at number of wear for this year only, it’s actually middle of the pack.
3) Fendi silver flowered WOC - like with the black WOC, this is new to my collection. It doesn’t have “historical” wear but, it’s getting worn quite a bit this year. So, it’s a keeper!
1) Dior white and gold Diorama - This bag flummoxes me. It’s not pure white and it’s not beige. It’s not even really eggshell. Add, the ghw and it’s not getting worn. Only 3 wear so far
But, I’m on a mission.
I’ve bought strappy high heels and flat sandals that match. I’m on the lookout for pastel clothes (I now own a couple pastel casual dresses) And, I’m telling myself it’s not too loud with the black and red I own. This bag WILL be happily worn as the purse gods are my witness. Interestingly, I’m not worried about these 5 bags. The ones I am eyeballing are my Chanel jumbos - the red and grey just aren’t getting the wear I expected and want. I think it’s because they are amongst the least functional bags I have.
I despise the double flap on the red. Truly despise it!!! It serves no purpose except to take up space and add weight. I’m not buying the “it needs it for structure” foolishness as I have yet to see any other bags with a double flap and they all seem to perform the “magic” of holding shape.
And, my single flaps are holding their shape despite being the oldest bags I own. On the grey, the bijoux chain is LOUD! When I sit the bag down on a table, the chain click clack can be heard across the globe.These factors are NOT enough to make me sell. I adore how these bags look, they’re comfortable to wear, they work with my wardrobe and they hold my things nicely. But, this is a lesson that I need to consider if quirks of a bag will irritate me even if it isn’t a true functional issue.
That being said. I’m having a brain burp. I want to buy a bag. For no good reason. I just want a bag.
Not going to do it. I need to keep focused on looking for summer dresses - fun to own a pain to look for.
They are super cute sandals!So, I’m experiencing some fashion weirdness. Lol! I’m obsessed with finding matching shoes for bags I loved but, don’t wear often enough. I’m hoping this will increase the wear without a lot of mental gymnastics from me. I can wear the bag/shoe combo with the many white / black / grey clothes I own without any additional thought.
This is odd, though, because I don’t typically like matchy ... I keep saying that. I’m still thinking it’s true.
Anyway, I mentioned this new matching affliction to my daughter (she’s still here in my city on a long work assignment) and while she was shopping last night, she
brought home these sandals.
I squealed because they are super cute and match my Fendi bag. They aren’t costly so, if I tire of them end of summer, I can donate them without angst.
Who knew this odd pink shade (we’ve taken to calling it piglet pink) had matches?
Now if only I could find some high quality strappy heels in this color.
Anyway, we went for a girl’s night to see Shazam (I’m the sci-fi / action / fantasy nerd. Mr. S definitely is not. Lol!) The movie was
I don't always match my shoes to my purse… but I do wear a lot of black shoes and I love my black purses - so I inadvertently match frequently.
Looking at Stylebook - my second most worn pair of shoes ( first, third and fourth are black flats) are my white Birkenstocks (not the most attractive shoe but so easy to wear) but I rarely wear a white purse with them. It's usually the blue Pico or the Vespa that gets worn with them - those are my summer-time bags.
I need to wear my white purse more often - must find a way to do that!
I'm sorry I haven't been posting much, I have been thinking a lot though!
I am not purse content, but I am mostly content. I'm still on the look-out for a metallic, a formal purse (I carried my Lovecat clutch for the formal event - it was fine but I don't want a clutch because its not hands free and you either have to put it on the table or on the floor), and on the hunt for another K in navy - maybe.
I love coming on this thread and seeing the eye candy, reading about everyone's thoughts and what you're all doing. So thank you everyone - please keep posting!
I realized that I forgot to post 2 of my burgundy/red bags - the Mulberry Blossom tote and the Coach Dinky - but haven't done it yet.
I thought I was getting rid of my ancient Coach Quincy, but ending up carrying it everyday as an "I'm walking my dog in the city and must carry poo-bags, dog treats, my phone, hotel key, and a cloth to wipe her feet in case it rains" cross body - and it was PERFECT. So I'm keeping it!
The aforementioned Lovecat clutch was for sale, but it didn't and I took it off Posh. I carried it to the formal event and used an H gavroche as a handle - which was a great idea for hand carry. I still don't really love the purse though, but until I find something I do love - I'll keep it.
My Olbrish Torii - while I think it's a fabulous looking purse, and I can carry it on my shoulder or cross body - doesn't fit my phone or my epi-pen well. Both things I must carry, so I think it's going to have to go.
I've managed to catch a nasty cold - too much travel and related stress - so today my very exciting plans are to lie on the couch, drink loads of tea and watch old movies. It's rainy and gray today, making a perfect plan! Coco will keep me company and keep my feet warm on the couch.
I don't miss the days that I had to wear full suits (and skirts only, no pants) with dressy pumps at all. I've been safely getting away in my office with these and jeans in my last 3 jobs. But your sandals are really adorable!
So, I’m experiencing some fashion weirdness. Lol! I’m obsessed with finding matching shoes for bags I loved but, don’t wear often enough. I’m hoping this will increase the wear without a lot of mental gymnastics from me. I can wear the bag/shoe combo with the many white / black / grey clothes I own without any additional thought.
This is odd, though, because I don’t typically like matchy ... I keep saying that. I’m still thinking it’s true.
Anyway, I mentioned this new matching affliction to my daughter (she’s still here in my city on a long work assignment) and while she was shopping last night, she
brought home these sandals.
I squealed because they are super cute and match my Fendi bag. They aren’t costly so, if I tire of them end of summer, I can donate them without angst.
Who knew this odd pink shade (we’ve taken to calling it piglet pink) had matches?
Now if only I could find some high quality strappy heels in this color.
Anyway, we went for a girl’s night to see Shazam (I’m the sci-fi / action / fantasy nerd. Mr. S definitely is not. Lol!) The movie was
Cute shoes (and I love “piglet pink!). Maybe the term you’re looking for is “complementary,” rather than “matchy?”
It is shipped. It is SHIPPED!
Here is the picture from the website. I hope I don't get disappointed...
Here is the picture from the website. I hope I don't get disappointed...