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

[muchstuff]

Omg! I have 2 Chanel double flap bags and I suffer through the flaps because I think those specific bags are so pretty. But, I haaaaaaaaaaaaate the double flaps. They’re just stupid. They’re fiddly, take up room and make the bag heavier. And for anyone who says they’re need to keep the bag’s structure, I screech in defiance and say “Well how is EVERY other bag from EVERY other designer holding its shape?!” Don’t believe the propaganda and lies!!!

If I find a SF lamb jumbo in the red I love, I’m selling my Jumbo IMMEDIATELY! I think I have to deal with my pearl grey M/L as there are no sf options in that size.

Also, I do want last year’s metallic green Chanel flap that only comes in DF. That may have to stay a desire unmet. And I do plan to get a black flap but, it will be a preloved single flap. DF is NOT an option.
Why not indulge your desire to be chic wherever you are. Parisians don’t own the market. And I think it makes sense to dress for your location. I’m not going to wear skimpy clothes in the Middle East or sparkly heels to a livestock show - both I’ve been to multiple times. Lol! So if you go to Paris, have fun taking your clothing game up a notch.

And, I truly LOL’d on your epiphany that you are label conscious. Well of course! Almost everyone on tPF is! I don’t care what they say. We all could tote our things in no name high quality leather or nylon sacks - but we don’t. And, most styles are available in some form much more cheaply than any contemporary or premier designer brand costs.

But, it’s ok! Nothing wrong with liking what we like. People buy Lexus v Toyota purely for the brand. Most of us picked spouses / maters / partners in at least part because we found them attractive. And, we know looks have zero bearing on mate quality. So, enjoy your love of brands. I’m a sucker for Dior and always intend to be. Lol!
This!!!!! Why spend good money and not be totally wowed?!? Enjoy acquiring your fun bags! I hope I find some fun carefree bags over the next year.
I’m getting more comfy with my love of older bags.

Just as @Cookiefiend had her brand epiphany, I’m having my trend epiphany. I finally had to accept that I refuse to carry bags that look “dated”. What I realized is it’s not that I mind carrying an older bag. I actually adore the oldest bags in my collection and would even love some vintage bags. It’s that I don’t want to carry a bag that people generally recognize as an “it” bag from a certain year. So I avoid those like the plague. If someone 5 years from now will say “that’s so 2019!”, the bag is dead to me.

So, for example, while I like Fendi B bags, I sold mine. It is what it is. I’m not trying to make myself uncomfortable over a bag. I have nothing to “prove” about my character in my bag choices. ROFL!
Here is my weirdness. I will happily buy a relatively inexpensive bag that is well made and beautiful IF the brand isn’t well known. If it IS well known, my internal brand snob won’t buy.

So, I’m happy with my little known, very reasonably priced Trussardi (which I happened to carry today.) But, I wouldn’t buy a similarly priced Henri Bendel bag even if it had equal quality and style.

This is irrational as heck. But, again, I’ve given up the ghost on trying to be sane with my bags. I’m buying and carrying what I like and what makes me feel good. No apologies. End of story.

I've never cared very much what people thing regarding trends etc. I remember changing hairdressers when mine wouldn't cut my hair super short because it wasn't trending (it's still short and has been for many years, in style or not). I go with what I feel works for me, if its out of style it usually comes back in anyway .

 

[Annabel Lee]

Checking in. It’s been an incredibly difficult past few weeks. My mother had a stroke. I’m an only child and she lives in a different city. She is going to be ok but, has limited motion on her right side.

Unfortunately, my mother is not a “nice” person. I’ve mentioned this before but, probably you all thought it was a “normal” not nice or personality conflict and it isn’t. Case in point:

DS lives in the same city as she. When she was having issues, she called him to take her to the hospital which he did. When she got there, she intimated to the staff that she was afraid of DS because he had pushed her. Long story short, my son - who was missing work and school trying to care for his grandma - was grilled like a felon by the police and my mother’s care was delayed because she sent them down a fake path. Luckily her exam showed there was no push and fall - there was the stroke.

I’ve dealt with her evil since I was little and she has pulled the same type of thing on me to the point I’ve had to be proactive with her doctors and caregivers to let them know how she behaves. But, I’d shielded my children from her horrible nature, so DS is struggling to comprehend how she could want to hurt him. Sadly, I’ve had to tell both kids not to have contact with her and just let me handle things.

And no, she doesn’t have dementia or reduced capacity. She is a proud, braggy, card carrying, clear headed Mensan who has ALWAYS been this way - using hypochondria and drama to torment the family.

So, trying to care for her is difficult and, as you can guess, she doesn’t win any friends at hospitals or care facilities which means I have to hover to make sure she is treated well while I try to stay sane.

This is one of the things DH & I actually bonded over. His mother is just as horrible but in different ways - his mom was physically abusive whereas mine is all about head games. Most people don’t “get it” when you say “mom” is a terrible person and want to shame you into always being forgiving and close to Mama. But, evil comes in all shapes and sizes. All, he and I can do is make sure our mothers are safe and cared for from a distance. Relationship is impossible.

If you have a good mom - hug her close. If you know someone who struggles with their mom - give them a hug too. It’s horrendous.

Anyway, I’m double lump grumpy so, shopping the last thing on my list. But, one of my bracelets sold for 110% of what I paid for it. I’m happy it’s gone but, it was kind of a burden to have to pack and ship it right now.

Happier times are ahead though. Memorial Day weekend should be fun! Fingers crossed.

I've been lurking, but I'm so sorry about your mom and that you and DS are having to deal with this. I think your point about ensuring good care from a DISTANCE is so healthy. I hope this situation gets to whatever "as good as anyone could hope for" looks like, soon.

My father is in the ICU right now and it was sudden and a shock, so I am living through how a health issue with a parent turns your life upside down. No matter your relationship I am sure it is difficult to manage. Hugs to you!

I'm sorry. Thinking of you.

 

[Annabel Lee]

Question - what do you do with items you are meh on but, others seem to love. I have a couple of dresses and tops that I would vote as 5-6 on a scale of 10 in terms of style / joy.

But, Every. Single. Time. I wear them I get tons of complements. Far more than with some other things I dearly love. LOL! I think part of it is that they are bright and colorful which garners attention - particularly in a world where most people wear neutrals. Another part is that they fit extremely well. (A tailor is a girl’s best friend which is why I have another set of clothes ready to drop off.)

But, at the end of the day, they don’t feel like “me”.

Do I possibly have a blind spot and should keep them since people find them flattering? Or should I just say it doesn’t matter - I’m not a fan so, out they go!

It depends what they are. I have a top I'm just meh on (color, feel, style), but it goes really well with a skirt I adore, so right now, keeping that top gives me another way to wear the skirt. I'm actively hunting that top's replacement, but until I do, I'm okay keeping this one.

And I rarely have to wear business attire anymore, so I keep a small "capsule" collection of office-type attire. Part of that is a blazer I actually sort of hate now, but it always gets compliments, and I just don't have enough incentive to replace it. In those situations, I'm sort of dressing for other people anyway, so what's one more concession.

But otherwise, if I'm not a huge fan, I'd ditch it to make room for something I'd actually reach for and want to wear.

My rose garden is blooming

Whoa, these are stunning! Gorgeous flowers, gorgeous photos.

I hear you on the H scarves that are so busy - I *like* them… but have learned that they're not for me. Of course there are always exceptions! I do like many of the vintage ones (vintage myself don'tcha know!) except for some with the really wide borders.
I can't wait to see your new scarves!
I am still not exactly 'Purse Content'. Yesterday I got a bee in my bonnet about an upcoming trip and felt like I needed a navy purse. Naturally I started poking around on Ebay and Posh, discovered several and put them in my watch list.
Today though, I thought 'What on earth am I doing? Stop!!'. I started questioning myself - what's wrong with the navy purse I already have? Nothing… but it's not particularly chic. Why do you want to look chic? Because I'll be in Paris and I don't want to look frumpy. Do you feel frumpy at home when you carry it? Not really, but...
and then omg - I had a terrible epiphany. I am label conscious.
Now I'm mad at myself and deleted all the bags I was watching.
Except for the Chanel at a really good price…

I definitely shop for trips. I don't know if I'd advise that, per se, but if what you have doesn't work, I don't see a reason not to upgrade. Sorry if I'm enabling!

 

[Sparkletastic]

I've never cared very much what people thing regarding trends etc. I remember changing hairdressers when mine wouldn't cut my hair super short because it wasn't trending (it's still short and has been for many years, in style or not). I go with what I feel works for me, if its out of style it usually comes back in anyway .

I get it. And, I don’t care so much about aligning with trends either. For example, I have zero desire to wear logo anything right now.

I just don’t like obvious “it” items past their prime. Some “it” styles do come back like the Dior saddle. But, I’m not interested in wearing the item during its off years. This is why I have to get styles I adore that also won’t irritate me a few years in. A good example of this is my Miss Dior bags. They aren’t “on trend”. The branding is demure to the point of being barely there, the straps are non interchangeable slim chains (as opposed to the chunkier, interchangeable leather and fabric ones currently in style), they aren’t micro mini or big / statement, etc. But, they can fly under the radar for decades and I’m super happy to carry them.

I've been lurking, but I'm so sorry about your mom and that you and DS are having to deal with this. I think your point about ensuring good care from a DISTANCE is so healthy. I hope this situation gets to whatever "as good as anyone could hope for" looks like, soon.


I'm sorry. Thinking of you.

Thank you.

 

[Sparkletastic]

I’m back in my hometown as I just had to be here for the next step in care for my mother. She is doing ok but, highly resistant to the OT she needs to do. DH couldn’t join me and my BFF is out of town so, I’m low on support. But, get through this, I will.

Let’s think about happy - anyone up for purse challenges in June? How about we do a flashback to a couple golden oldies along with two new ones?

I’m going to combine “Least 3” and “Summer madness.” It’s time to get some of my fun / warm weather bags out to play. I’m focusing on my cream Diorama, yellow Miss Dior and pink Miss Dior.

 

[Sparkletastic]

JUNE PURSE CHALLENGES

• 10 in 31 Challenge - wear at least 10 different bags to help you rotate
• Least 3 Challenge - wear each of the 3 bags you’ve worn least twice this month
• Summer Madness - pick 2 bags perfect for warm weather fun and wear each twice.
• Lighten the load - Count the items in your bag. Reduce the total number by 20% and wear this lighter load all month to get used to the change.

@Vlad - will you bookmark this post on the thread for June? Thanks!

 

[Cookiefiend]

"I had a terrible epiphany. I am label conscious."
Oh my gosh! Your post gave me a good giggle. I had the same epiphany early last year, when I really started "going in" for designer bags, especially Chanel. I crossed bags off my list without even looking into them properly, and found myself thinking they weren't "expensive enough". The hell of a thought is that?? I gave myself a good slap in the brain and this year I've been delving more into pre-loved items and smaller brands like Yuzefi and Elleme, which both offer better price points as well as great quality.

Honestly, I think pre-loved is the way to go because.... reduce, reuse, recycle... One woman's unused handbag is another woman's treasure!! While I cannot seem to stay away from handbags, I can definitely make the conscious effort to not buy brand new from boutique!

I have been going the pre-loved route - I would lie awake at night (even more than I do now!) otherwise!

Omg! I have 2 Chanel double flap bags and I suffer through the flaps because I think those specific bags are so pretty. But, I haaaaaaaaaaaaate the double flaps. They’re just stupid. They’re fiddly, take up room and make the bag heavier. And for anyone who says they’re needed to keep the bag’s structure, I screech in defiance and say “Well how is EVERY other bag from EVERY other designer holding its shape?!” Don’t believe the propaganda and lies!!!

If I find a like new SF lamb jumbo in the shade of red I love, I’m selling my Jumbo IMMEDIATELY! I think I have to deal with my pearl grey M/L as there are no sf options in that size.

Also, I do want last year’s metallic green Chanel flap that only comes in DF. That may have to stay a desire unmet. I do plan to eventually get a black flap but, it will be a preloved single flap. DF is NOT an option. I’m just not hepped up to look right now.
Why not indulge your desire to be chic wherever you are? Parisians don’t own the “chic”market. I think it makes sense to dress for your location. I’m not going to wear skimpy clothes in the Middle East or sparkly heels to a livestock show - both I’ve been to multiple times. Lol! So if you go to Paris, have fun taking your clothing game up a notch.

And, I truly LOL’d on your epiphany that you are label conscious. Well of course! Almost everyone on tPF is! I don’t care what they say. We all could tote our things in no name high quality leather or nylon sacks - but we don’t. And, most styles are available in some form much more cheaply than any contemporary or premier designer brand costs.

But, it’s ok! Nothing wrong with liking what we like. People buy Lexus v Toyota purely for the brand. Most of us picked spouses / maters / partners in at least part because we found them attractive. And, we know looks have zero bearing on mate quality. So, enjoy your love of brands. I’m a sucker for Dior and always intend to be. Lol!
This!!!!! Why spend good money and not be totally wowed?!? Enjoy acquiring your fun bags! I hope I find some fun carefree bags over the next year.
I’m getting more comfy with my love of older bags.

Just as @Cookiefiend had her brand epiphany, I’m having my trend epiphany. I finally had to accept that I refuse to carry bags that look “dated”. What I realized is it’s not that I mind carrying an older bag. I actually adore the oldest bags in my collection and would even love some vintage bags. It’s that I don’t want to carry a bag that people generally recognize as an “it” bag from a certain year. So I avoid those like the plague. If someone 5 years from now will say “that’s so 2019!”, the bag is dead to me.

So, for example, while I like Fendi B bags, I sold mine. It is what it is. I’m not trying to make myself uncomfortable over a bag. I have nothing to “prove” about my character in my bag choices. ROFL!

And, I love preloved! You get all the happy at a fraction of the price!!!
Here is my weirdness. I will happily buy a relatively inexpensive bag that is well made and beautiful IF the brand isn’t well known. If it IS well known, my internal brand snob won’t buy.

So, I’m happy with my little known, very reasonably priced Trussardi (which I happened to carry today.) But, I wouldn’t buy a similarly priced Henri Bendel bag even if it had equal quality and style.

This is irrational as heck. But, again, I’ve given up the ghost on trying to be sane with my bags. I’m buying and carrying what I like and what makes me feel good. No apologies. End of story.

Your Trussardi is absolutely adorable - love the color and the little seahorse!
Yes - most of us on tPF are brand conscious - I just didn't realize I was as much as I am! D'oh!
I like to think that I do dress fairly chic - especially for my suburban midwestern town. Today I wore white skinny jeans, a soft pastel striped shirt, Koolaburra lace sneaks, an H gave, and my new Coach Saddle. I'm just having "OMG I'm going to Paris and I must replace my entire wardrobe" moment or two.
Edited because I forgot to reply to a comment! @More bags - I am considering taking the BBK - it's so lovely. I'm going back and forth because I'm a worrier. I have never been bothered while traveling (madly knocking on wood right now) and there's no reason to think I will be this time either - but there you go. The last two times in Paris I carried a Longchamp and a Coach - both were cross body bags, so I felt 'safer'. I *do* have a cross body strap for the K now… <thinking> so it might just work!

 

[Cookiefiend]

I’m back in my hometown as I just had to be here for the next step in care for my mother. She is doing ok but, highly resistant to the OT she needs to do. DH couldn’t join me and my BFF is out of town so, I’m low on support. But, get through this, I will.

Let’s think about happy - anyone up for purse challenges in June? How about we do a flashback to a couple golden oldies along with two new ones?

I’m going to combine “Least 3” and “Summer madness.” It’s time to get some of my fun / warm weather bags out to play. I’m focusing on my cream Diorama, yellow Miss Dior and pink Miss Dior.

We are all here for you if you need to vent. I apologize that I haven't said anything regarding your mother, it's a subject that is difficult for me so I just… avoid it.
So I'm thinking happy thoughts now!
(where's my yellow happy bag? Need it!)

JUNE PURSE CHALLENGES

• 10 in 31 Challenge - wear at least 10 different bags to help you rotate
• Least 3 Challenge - wear each of the 3 bags you’ve worn least twice this month
• Summer Madness - pick 2 bags perfect for warm weather fun and wear each twice.
• Lighten the load - Count the items in your bag. Reduce the total number by 20% and wear this lighter load all month to get used to the change.

@Vlad - will you bookmark this post on the thread for June? Thanks!

Wow - so hard to believe it's the end of May!
I will definitely do the Summer Madness and the Least 3 Challenges.

 

[bellebellebelle19]

Omg! I have 2 Chanel double flap bags and I suffer through the flaps because I think those specific bags are so pretty. But, I haaaaaaaaaaaaate the double flaps. They’re just stupid. They’re fiddly, take up room and make the bag heavier. And for anyone who says they’re needed to keep the bag’s structure, I screech in defiance and say “Well how is EVERY other bag from EVERY other designer holding its shape?!” Don’t believe the propaganda and lies!!!

If I find a like new SF lamb jumbo in the shade of red I love, I’m selling my Jumbo IMMEDIATELY! I think I have to deal with my pearl grey M/L as there are no sf options in that size.

Also, I do want last year’s metallic green Chanel flap that only comes in DF. That may have to stay a desire unmet. I do plan to eventually get a black flap but, it will be a preloved single flap. DF is NOT an option. I’m just not hepped up to look right now.
Why not indulge your desire to be chic wherever you are? Parisians don’t own the “chic”market. I think it makes sense to dress for your location. I’m not going to wear skimpy clothes in the Middle East or sparkly heels to a livestock show - both I’ve been to multiple times. Lol! So if you go to Paris, have fun taking your clothing game up a notch.

And, I truly LOL’d on your epiphany that you are label conscious. Well of course! Almost everyone on tPF is! I don’t care what they say. We all could tote our things in no name high quality leather or nylon sacks - but we don’t. And, most styles are available in some form much more cheaply than any contemporary or premier designer brand costs.

But, it’s ok! Nothing wrong with liking what we like. People buy Lexus v Toyota purely for the brand. Most of us picked spouses / maters / partners in at least part because we found them attractive. And, we know looks have zero bearing on mate quality. So, enjoy your love of brands. I’m a sucker for Dior and always intend to be. Lol!
This!!!!! Why spend good money and not be totally wowed?!? Enjoy acquiring your fun bags! I hope I find some fun carefree bags over the next year.
I’m getting more comfy with my love of older bags.

Just as @Cookiefiend had her brand epiphany, I’m having my trend epiphany. I finally had to accept that I refuse to carry bags that look “dated”. What I realized is it’s not that I mind carrying an older bag. I actually adore the oldest bags in my collection and would even love some vintage bags. It’s that I don’t want to carry a bag that people generally recognize as an “it” bag from a certain year. So I avoid those like the plague. If someone 5 years from now will say “that’s so 2019!”, the bag is dead to me.

So, for example, while I like Fendi B bags, I sold mine. It is what it is. I’m not trying to make myself uncomfortable over a bag. I have nothing to “prove” about my character in my bag choices. ROFL!

And, I love preloved! You get all the happy at a fraction of the price!!!
Here is my weirdness. I will happily buy a relatively inexpensive bag that is well made and beautiful IF the brand isn’t well known. If it IS well known, my internal brand snob won’t buy.

So, I’m happy with my little known, very reasonably priced Trussardi (which I happened to carry today.) But, I wouldn’t buy a similarly priced Henri Bendel bag even if it had equal quality and style.

This is irrational as heck. But, again, I’ve given up the ghost on trying to be sane with my bags. I’m buying and carrying what I like and what makes me feel good. No apologies. End of story.

I started looking at Trussardi bags after you talked about the brand! Their bags are cute!

JUNE PURSE CHALLENGES

• 10 in 31 Challenge - wear at least 10 different bags to help you rotate
• Least 3 Challenge - wear each of the 3 bags you’ve worn least twice this month
• Summer Madness - pick 2 bags perfect for warm weather fun and wear each twice.
• Lighten the load - Count the items in your bag. Reduce the total number by 20% and wear this lighter load all month to get used to the change.

@Vlad - will you bookmark this post on the thread for June? Thanks!

I think all try all the challenges except summer madness - so fun!

 

[Sparkletastic]

I have been going the pre-loved route - I would lie awake at night (even more than I do now!) otherwise!

Your Trussardi is absolutely adorable - love the color and the little seahorse!
Yes - most of us on tPF are brand conscious - I just didn't realize I was as much as I am! D'oh!
I like to think that I do dress fairly chic - especially for my suburban midwestern town. Today I wore white skinny jeans, a soft pastel striped shirt, Koolaburra lace sneaks, an H gave, and my new Coach Saddle. I'm just having "OMG I'm going to Paris and I must replace my entire wardrobe" moment or two.
Edited because I forgot to reply to a comment! @More bags - I am considering taking the BBK - it's so lovely. I'm going back and forth because I'm a worrier. I have never been bothered while traveling (madly knocking on wood right now) and there's no reason to think I will be this time either - but there you go. The last two times in Paris I carried a Longchamp and a Coach - both were cross body bags, so I felt 'safer'. I *do* have a cross body strap for the K now… <thinking> so it might just work!

Your outfit definitely sounds chic. I think we’ve commiserated in the past about our frumpy Midwest home environs. Lol! I don’t see style being any more forward in “the big D”. It’s actually been a bit of a disappointment fashion / style wise.

When I travel, I take exactly the bags I want. I don’t go to rough areas so I don’t see a reason not to carry my favorite bags.

We are all here for you if you need to vent. I apologize that I haven't said anything regarding your mother, it's a subject that is difficult for me so I just… avoid it.
So I'm thinking happy thoughts now!
(where's my yellow happy bag? Need it!)

Wow - so hard to believe it's the end of May!
I will definitely do the Summer Madness and the Least 3 Challenges.

I get it on mothers and the topic being hard. Thanks so much for the empathy, though.

And, YES to yellow happy bags! All the crazy is one reason I want to get my yellow girl out and about! Pink and yellow bags always make me happy!!!!

I started looking at Trussardi bags after you talked about the brand! Their bags are cute!

I think all try all the challenges except summer madness - so fun!

Awww! Glad I could inspire a look at Trussardi. I hadn’t heard of them before I bought this bag in Venice a couple years ago. I don’t know if / where it’s available in the US. It just stopped me dead in my tracks when I saw it in the store window. DD convinced me to buy when I was stuck in a stupid “but it’s not Dior / Chanel / Gucci et al mind lock”. ROFL!! I would so be kicking myself if I hadn’t bought it.

To the point of great non premier designers. I reeeaaally wish I could see the Polene bags in person. I like a couple of their designs but hand feel means a lot to me. I need to hold / touch the bags. Then I could buy one.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Sparkle’s May Stats

Month:
Bags In / Out: 0 / 1
SLG’s In / Out: 0 / 0

YTD:
Bags In / Out: 1 / 3
SLG’s In / Out: 0 / 0

TOTAL: Bags: 22, SLG’s: 3

I have 3 bags still left to sell. But, I’m waffling on all three.

Re: the Chanel. I’m seeing that others like this aren’t selling. And, I’ve gotten consistently low offers. So, I really think I’d have to take a four figure bath to sell. I’m absolutely, 100%, unequivocally not willing to do that. I’d rather dye it and enjoy it. (Or even wear it as a hat. LOL!) I know many have told me not to dye it but, I’ve had other bags dyed and been happy with the results. At this point, I’m not wearing it and it’s not selling. So... what’s really the downside?

The Jimmy Choo isn’t moving either. I actually love the look of this bag. I just hate the slouchiness. I can’t find my things so, it drives me batty. I tried pouches but, shocker! they got lost too. Help!! I’m open to all suggestions. Perhaps a bag organizer? Do they exist for slouchy bags? I hate “rooting” around for my things!!!!

The last is my MK mini Hamilton. This bag has worked harder for me than anything else in my life. I haven’t worn it in at least 2 1/2 years but, I keep thinking “what if?” It’s worth next to nothing so, I’m tempted to keep it. But, I don’t like extra stuff in my house soooo...? I dunno.

Is the handbag market slower than in previous years? I’ve never had as much trouble selling bags. And, I’ve sold over 150 bags at all price points from $25 to $4000. Is there a glut of supply? Are people less interested in bag? I wondered as traffic on tPF and tPB seems to be slowing too. Even more reason for me to buy veeeeeery carefully going forward.

 

[dcooney4]

Sparkle’s May Stats

Month:
Bags In / Out: 0 / 1
SLG’s In / Out: 0 / 0

YTD:
Bags In / Out: 1 / 3
SLG’s In / Out: 0 / 0

TOTAL: Bags: 22, SLG’s: 3

I have 3 bags still left to sell. But, I’m waffling on all three.

Re: the Chanel. I’m seeing that others like this aren’t selling. And, I’ve gotten consistently low offers. So, I really think I’d have to take a four figure bath to sell. I’m absolutely, 100%, unequivocally not willing to do that. I’d rather dye it and enjoy it. (Or even wear it as a hat. LOL!) I know many have told me not to dye it but, I’ve had other bags dyed and been happy with the results. At this point, I’m not wearing it and it’s not selling. So... what’s really the downside?

The Jimmy Choo isn’t moving either. I actually love the look of this bag. I just hate the slouchiness. I can’t find my things so, it drives me batty. I tried pouches but, shocker! they got lost too. Help!! I’m open to all suggestions. Perhaps a bag organizer? Do they exist for slouchy bags? I hate “rooting” around for my things!!!!

The last is my MK mini Hamilton. This bag has worked harder for me than anything else in my life. I haven’t worn it in at least 2 1/2 years but, I keep thinking “what if?” It’s worth next to nothing so, I’m tempted to keep it. But, I don’t like extra stuff in my house soooo...? I dunno.

Is the handbag market slower than in previous years? I’ve never had as much trouble selling bags. And, I’ve sold over 150 bags at all price points from $25 to $4000. Is there a glut of supply? Are people less interested in bag? I wondered as traffic on tPF and tPB seems to be slowing too. Even more reason for me to buy veeeeeery carefully going forward.

How about a felt organizer. They have a huge selection on amazon. I bought one for a funky mz Wallace I got for mothers day. It keeps the bag soft but definitely gives it shape and the light color I chose helps me find things.

 

[Sparkletastic]

How about a felt organizer. They have a huge selection on amazon. I bought one for a funky mz Wallace I got for mothers day. It keeps the bag soft but definitely gives it shape and the light color I chose helps me find things.

I’ll look to see if I can find one with an appropriate shape. I don’t want it to look like there is a boxy thing inside.

I would love one with a light attachment. Lol!

 

[dcooney4]

This is one of the ones I have but I wanted a bit more structure. There are so many different kinds . Just make sure you measure your bag and check their measurements before you order something.

 

[southernbelle43]

Sparkle’s May Stats

Month:
Bags In / Out: 0 / 1
SLG’s In / Out: 0 / 0

YTD:
Bags In / Out: 1 / 3
SLG’s In / Out: 0 / 0

TOTAL: Bags: 22, SLG’s: 3

I have 3 bags still left to sell. But, I’m waffling on all three.

Re: the Chanel. I’m seeing that others like this aren’t selling. And, I’ve gotten consistently low offers. So, I really think I’d have to take a four figure bath to sell. I’m absolutely, 100%, unequivocally not willing to do that. I’d rather dye it and enjoy it. (Or even wear it as a hat. LOL!) I know many have told me not to dye it but, I’ve had other bags dyed and been happy with the results. At this point, I’m not wearing it and it’s not selling. So... what’s really the downside?

The Jimmy Choo isn’t moving either. I actually love the look of this bag. I just hate the slouchiness. I can’t find my things so, it drives me batty. I tried pouches but, shocker! they got lost too. Help!! I’m open to all suggestions. Perhaps a bag organizer? Do they exist for slouchy bags? I hate “rooting” around for my things!!!!

The last is my MK mini Hamilton. This bag has worked harder for me than anything else in my life. I haven’t worn it in at least 2 1/2 years but, I keep thinking “what if?” It’s worth next to nothing so, I’m tempted to keep it. But, I don’t like extra stuff in my house soooo...? I dunno.

Is the handbag market slower than in previous years? I’ve never had as much trouble selling bags. And, I’ve sold over 150 bags at all price points from $25 to $4000. Is there a glut of supply? Are people less interested in bag? I wondered as traffic on tPF and tPB seems to be slowing too. Even more reason for me to buy veeeeeery carefully going forward.

Marco’s suede organizer is awesome, but it is slightly heavy. And it is not inexpensive.