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

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#6,811
papertiger said:
No. It just is a LOT of money for that particular item.

It's dyed one colour, no artist to pay, no development process and not particularly precious (unless it's vicuña).

Good discussion though, I am hardly ever in the middle.

I'm cheap (but still a stickler for quality) on:
T-shirts (pure cotton, opaque)
Clogs (apart from one pair of fur-lined Guccis)
Phones (really don't care)
Cars (so long as it gets me from A > B and I'm not driving)
(dare I say it in this forum) a cross-body pouch that fits under my coat and nobody sees (mine's from Joseph so not that cheap)
Greetings cards
Socks
Black leggings
Soft bras including sports bras

I will pay what is needed for:
Location for a house/apartment (no main roads, near a beach/park/on a mountain, conservation village etc)
Boots
First Class tickets on long distance trains
Sable
Jewellery
Music instruments
Classic coats
vicuña
Handbag
Scarves (has to be can't live without though)
Swimsuit
'proper' bras
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Wow You have it all figured out. I never know from one day to the next what I will spend money on, but I know I will not pay much for any scarf, a key fob, a bag that will hold one lipstick, shoes, a bag strap... to name a few. I am guilty of driving an expensive car, I have the latest phone and smart watch (and a Rolex) that was a retirement gift by me to me, lol) and expensive jewelry.
 
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dcooney4 said:
I have been out of control buying bags this month. Next month I would like to do zero in , unless it is a holy grail.
5 bags in
2 bags out
0 slgs in
0 slgs out
Sold a bunch of inexpensive jewelry at the consignment shop too.
The thing is I like all the funky bags I bought this month. It is time to stop now. I am glad you are all back now.
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At least you got 2 bags you didn't want anymore out and a heap of jewellery so that's good.
 
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southernbelle43 said:
Wow You have it all figured out. I never know from one day to the next what I will spend money on, but I know I will not pay much for any scarf, a key fob, a bag that will hold one lipstick, shoes, a bag strap... to name a few. I am guilty of driving an expensive car, I have the latest phone and smart watch (and a Rolex) that was a retirement gift by me to me, lol) and expensive jewelry.
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Not always alas. Last month my skin felt dry so I took myself off to by some 'no messing' night cream. Usually I just use Body Shop Vitamin E stuff. Someone suggested Advanced Repair serum by EL (which I already had in a travel size) and some pretty expensive creme from La Mer. I bit the bullet. It was very good indeed but then I forgot to take them both with me to Scotland. I had 5 days when I couldn't get into either Glasgow or Edinburgh to buy more. Anyway randomly I bought some own brand day and night creme from Lidl supermarket with my red tea, Italian coffee and frozen green beans, my face never belt better! Lesson learned - work upwards.
 
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dcooney4 said:
I have been out of control buying bags this month. Next month I would like to do zero in , unless it is a holy grail.
5 bags in
2 bags out
0 slgs in
0 slgs out
Sold a bunch of inexpensive jewelry at the consignment shop too.
The thing is I like all the funky bags I bought this month. It is time to stop now. I am glad you are all back now.
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2 bags and jewelry out is good!
 
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Cookiefiend said:
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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!:giggle:
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. :giggle:
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!
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You will be chic in Paris with or without the bag because you are wonderful, thoughtful and stylish!
 
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Cookiefiend said:
As I confessed at the half-way point - I did not do well this month.
Purses in/ out - 1/0. The one in is the Coach Saddle and it's a keeper - I've already worn it 7 times in May
(I purchased one last night and will include it in June totals - super excited about this one and will post it when it comes - it's not the Chanel I was eyeballing!)
Scarves in/out - 4/1. Sold one, but bought 4 - 2 were grails, the other 2 were mousseline.
SLG in/out - 1/1. I don't usually report this one because SLGs aren't really a thing for me, but I sold the Mulberry French wallet (it was enormous!) and bought a lovely Longchamp Gatsby wallet in a fun orange color. It's also bigger than I need… I must be Goldilocks because I can't find one that's just right.
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Congratulations on a well selected purse (worn 7 times in May, that’s awesome!) and meant to be scarves!
 
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dcooney4 said:
I have been out of control buying bags this month. Next month I would like to do zero in , unless it is a holy grail.
5 bags in
2 bags out
0 slgs in
0 slgs out
Sold a bunch of inexpensive jewelry at the consignment shop too.
The thing is I like all the funky bags I bought this month. It is time to stop now. I am glad you are all back now.
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dc, you know your style and what works for your lifestyle - sounds like you scored a bunch of winners! Congratulations on the bags out and the jewelry sold!
 
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dcooney4 said:
I have been out of control buying bags this month. Next month I would like to do zero in , unless it is a holy grail.
5 bags in
2 bags out
0 slgs in
0 slgs out
Sold a bunch of inexpensive jewelry at the consignment shop too.
The thing is I like all the funky bags I bought this month. It is time to stop now. I am glad you are all back now.
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You’re not alone! I bought 2 crossbody bags - 1 Tumi Voyageur Troy and 1 Longchamp mini Cuir. And I also got the Tumi Just in Case tote. The Tumi bags I got on sale from Shopbop. The Longchamp also on sale from Sandspoint Shop (I have yet to receive it).

Here is the Tumi Troy.
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And the I got the Bottega Veneta wallet this May too!

The Massaccesi bag I posted ealier is a February order, so not counted in May.
 
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