2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Alright - so I got home late yesterda. All the meetings and some bad news (department reorg, added layers of management) got me pretty frustrated. I felt that I jinxed myself with these things - I saved up, ready for a bag, buy the bag, something unhappy happens, return the bag, everything goes back to normal. Rinse Repeat.
The bag is perfect in that pre-loved condition and everything is as described but one thing bothers me - there is a scent. It is not a deal breaker and honestly I'm not sure whether it was nitpicking because I was annoyed (with work) to begin with. I actually think the scent is from the dust bag provided by the vendor rather than the bag itself. I'll need to put it into a different dust bag and see if that's what's going on.
I'm not naive to think that if I return the bag, then the layers that are being added to my management would disappear. I wish there is that kind of magic - sacrifice a bag, get a wish, wouldn't that be nice. I get unsettled with more people because more people = more egos.
Anyway - until I return it, it is mine - so here is my multicolored Chanel. Blue on the outside. Pink on the inside. Pictures taken indoor with the crafting light on. I'll provide some outdoor pictures soon.
The bag is perfect in that pre-loved condition and everything is as described but one thing bothers me - there is a scent. It is not a deal breaker and honestly I'm not sure whether it was nitpicking because I was annoyed (with work) to begin with. I actually think the scent is from the dust bag provided by the vendor rather than the bag itself. I'll need to put it into a different dust bag and see if that's what's going on.
I'm not naive to think that if I return the bag, then the layers that are being added to my management would disappear. I wish there is that kind of magic - sacrifice a bag, get a wish, wouldn't that be nice. I get unsettled with more people because more people = more egos.
Anyway - until I return it, it is mine - so here is my multicolored Chanel. Blue on the outside. Pink on the inside. Pictures taken indoor with the crafting light on. I'll provide some outdoor pictures soon.
Glad to hear you and your family are safe.
Wonderful celebration of your dad’s 85th birthday!
Hi bellarusa, sorry to hear about the work news. Organizational changes do create stress. You have great awareness of how you are feeling. Hopefully, it is a smooth transition and something positive comes out of it down the road.
Your Reissue is gorgeous, fantastic blue and wonderful surprise pink interior. Good luck with getting rid of the smell. I hope you can enjoy your special new bag. Sending hugs
It's beautiful! Smells usually go away over time. It's the perfume smells that are the hardest to get rid of.
It's gorgeous!
I love the blue and the surprise of pink interior!
I'd keep it a few days, maybe set it in the sun or try a dish of baking soda set inside it (carefully of course) to see if the scent improves.
I know I said I'm content with my collection but there's always a room for a brown bag 
: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/searching-a-brown-flower-shaped-bag.1009730/
: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/searching-a-brown-flower-shaped-bag.1009730/Sorry to hear. I hope HR can help you dealing with egos. Your bag is in beautiful sky blue. I've stuffed newspaper into a bag and then sealed in a dustbag. The scent has eventually faded in a couple of months.
Oh, I've seen Marche in RL once and absolutely fell in love. It's pity that this model is discontinued. Especially Marche in petals was so stunning. Sorry to hear that the strap didn't work out but that's easy to be fixed.
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Thank you all so much - you are all really kind! I put it in a different dust bag (one of my own) and left a small jar of baking soda and stuff it with white newsprint sheet. I'm pretty certain that I'm keeping it.
What a pretty bag! The baking soda should do the trick on the smell.
One of my five final bags just sold! I really slashed the price to move it. It was frustrating to go so low because I like the bag and it’s in excellent condition. But, I kept reminding myself - You don’t wear the bag. You don’t want the bag. Sell it for anything and get it off of your mind.
I made a teeny tiny $200. But, I also sold a printer for $100. Those two together mean I can get the Tiffany sunglasses I’ve been ogling. I loooove it when I can buy something fun from “found” money. It feels like Christmas!
They’re dark blue and I want them to match the blue bag I’m not supposed too know Mr. S bought. He is so bad at hiding presents and I’m so focused ...er ...um ...lucky to run across them. :Rofl:
There are 3 pair I want. These T & Co. The Louis Vuitton Dalia
And these LV Canvas clockwise
I try to hold myself to one new pair of sunnies a year. Because I already have 9
pair. But the love is waining on a couple so I may sell those and get all three of these. I have a pair of Prada sunnies up for sale now that I never wore. Hope those sell soon too!
I made a teeny tiny $200. But, I also sold a printer for $100. Those two together mean I can get the Tiffany sunglasses I’ve been ogling. I loooove it when I can buy something fun from “found” money. It feels like Christmas!
They’re dark blue and I want them to match the blue bag I’m not supposed too know Mr. S bought. He is so bad at hiding presents and I’m so focused ...er ...um ...lucky to run across them. :Rofl:
There are 3 pair I want. These T & Co. The Louis Vuitton Dalia
And these LV Canvas clockwiseI try to hold myself to one new pair of sunnies a year. Because I already have 9
pair. But the love is waining on a couple so I may sell those and get all three of these. I have a pair of Prada sunnies up for sale now that I never wore. Hope those sell soon too!
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On jewelry, I’m reconsidering the sale of my two bracelets. One is a T & Co sterling silver bangle. 
The other is a non branded white gold and diamond bangle. 
The main reason I’m thinking of letting them go is they both easily get scuffed making them look dull. I have to take them to the jeweler to polish which is a bit of a pain because of worn regularly, they'd need it every 4-6 weeks.
Also thinking of listing this one. I don’t think it’s my style.
What are your thoughts? The first two were / are cute for casual wear. I never felt the third on and I understood each other.
The other is a non branded white gold and diamond bangle. The main reason I’m thinking of letting them go is they both easily get scuffed making them look dull. I have to take them to the jeweler to polish which is a bit of a pain because of worn regularly, they'd need it every 4-6 weeks.
Also thinking of listing this one. I don’t think it’s my style.
What are your thoughts? The first two were / are cute for casual wear. I never felt the third on and I understood each other.
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Well, I’m trying out TPF’s auction page and just listed all the bags, sunglasses, shoes and less expensive jewelry I have for sale. Hope this means my things will have happy new homes soon! 
Edit - darn it. I still need to photograph and list one more necklace, bracelet and pair of shoes. I’ll get that done over the weekend, sigh.
Edit - darn it. I still need to photograph and list one more necklace, bracelet and pair of shoes. I’ll get that done over the weekend, sigh.
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