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

[whateve]

I'm carrying the second bag of my 10 in 31 challenge. It is also black and I think I'll do black for the color challenge. (I was just thinking I could pick yellow or white and since I only have one of each, it would be super easy!)

 

[catsinthebag]

For those that track wears, do you count the time that you are in one bag before you change out as one or do you actually count the number of days you are still in the bag? I usually wear each bag at least 2 or 3 days before changing.

Every day I leave the house with a bag, that counts as one wear. If I switch bags during the day — say, I wear one bag for running errands and then change to another bag to go out for dinner, each bag gets one wear. If I wear one bag three days in a row, that counts as three wears.

 

[catsinthebag]

I have four bag updates:

1) I reorganised my bag wardrobe again. I took 2 bags out to put 2 in. One was a no-name present from my best friend with lovely brown leather, and one was the new Prada I bought in December (picture # 1)

2) The 2 bags I took out are leaving my collection. I usually donate, but since everyone on this list talks about selling I decided to give it a go. I grappled with eBay, and one of them has immediately sold for my buy it now price. Who woulda thunk?!

3) I am thinking about 3 more bags for potential donation/sale. I am currently doing the “love it or list it” challenge with this pale pink medium Selma. I love the colour and the style as well, and I actually find it very hard wearing leather. However, it is similar to my new Prada pink camera bag. It’s bigger though, and I like the top handle. I also find that all my superbrand bags tend to crowd out the use of contemporary bags, but I just want to use what I like. Today I really enjoyed carrying it. (Picture # 2)

4) I picked up the Jimmy Choo Florence clutch at Selfridges today, mulled it over, and returned it. I prefer the YSL WOC, so I will wait a bit and then buy that. I’m not settling for any bags on my wishlist

I’ll still operate a one-in one-out policy this year.

Pictures:
My new pink Prada from December (picture #1)
My love it or list it Selma (picture #2)
My best friend’s purse present to me (picture #3)
Jimmy Choo clutch returned (picture # 4)
YSL WOC on wish list (picture #5)

Congrats on your sale! Also, I love the bag your friend got you — very chic!

 

[catsinthebag]

Okay, so I started off the new year with a bang. I was able to use my Black Box Kelly sellier 28 with Palladium hardware, which is my third newest bag, and one of my shawls (which I'm starting to track as well). I also made a trip to the H store (last one for the foreseeable future) and they got in one of my (very short) wishlist items. I brought home a baby B, scarf, boots, and one accessory. I'm very excited, even though I'm already needing to get back on the wagon with my 2019 resolution. The first bag out will have been already replaced by this one... So, I'm happy but need to refocus on my existing goals. Good thing this means my quota is filled at this store for the semester!

A black box Kelly with Palladium HW is a dream bag for me. I’d love to see a photo when you have a chance. And congrats on your baby B — that really does start the year off with a bang!

 

[catsinthebag]

I got a check in the mail today — turns out one of the local consignment shops sold one of my bags and my Canada Goose jacket. So pleased that I’m starting the year with one bag out!

 

[More bags]

Okay, so I started off the new year with a bang. I was able to use my Black Box Kelly sellier 28 with Palladium hardware, which is my third newest bag, and one of my shawls (which I'm starting to track as well). I also made a trip to the H store (last one for the foreseeable future) and they got in one of my (very short) wishlist items. I brought home a baby B, scarf, boots, and one accessory. I'm very excited, even though I'm already needing to get back on the wagon with my 2019 resolution. The first bag out will have been already replaced by this one... So, I'm happy but need to refocus on my existing goals. Good thing this means my quota is filled at this store for the semester!

Congratulations on your new additions, first bag out and your BBK! It was meant to be as you had already cleared out a bag to make room for your baby B. I hope you’ll share pics.

I'm carrying the second bag of my 10 in 31 challenge. It is also black and I think I'll do black for the color challenge. (I was just thinking I could pick yellow or white and since I only have one of each, it would be super easy!)

Great looking bag, I like the bag charm!

 

[More bags]

I got a check in the mail today — turns out one of the local consignment shops sold one of my bags and my Canada Goose jacket. So pleased that I’m starting the year with one bag out!

Yahoo, congratulations on your sales!

 

[Rhl2987]

Ooh, which scarf did you get? Is it from the S/S19 collection? Very few of the new ones are up on the H site, and it's so much better to see them in person... the web site photos really don't do them justice.

Can you explain what you mean by a quota? I shop at the H store in San Francisco once a year (just scarves, perfume, and once I bought a bracelet) and my SA has never said anything about a quota. Am I missing something? Am I supposed to know about this???

I have a few from December and January. I can send you some pictures tomorrow since I haven't opened them all up yet! I agree with the website photos. Much different to see them in person.

By quota, I mean that, generally, people can only buy one Birkin or Kelly per half year (Jan-June and July-Dec). Doesn't really have anything to do with other purchases and there shouldn't be a limit with those!

 

[msd_bags]

Every day I leave the house with a bag, that counts as one wear. If I switch bags during the day — say, I wear one bag for running errands and then change to another bag to go out for dinner, each bag gets one wear. If I wear one bag three days in a row, that counts as three wears.

Same counting as mine! In addition, I also track the date when I wore a bag.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Ok... I think I may have gotten a different concept of “costume jewelry” wrong again. [emoji848] In my culture, costume jewelry is any jewelry that isn’t made with real valuable stones and gold. And that include fake diamonds, resins, plastics, metal, glass, etc. Is my definition the same? [emoji848]

Good points. I was thinking of pieces from say Claire’s, but now that I think about it I have a bunch of Hermes bracelets that would be considered costume jewelry and i store them individually and they have held up well. So I take back my comments!
I do however stick to fine jewelry now since I am lazy to change up my jewelry and material such as gold can be worn in the shower, etc.

We agree. I call anything that doesn’t have precious metals / precious stones is costume jewelry to me.

But, Ugh. No. I want trying to incorporate Claire’s or Charming Charlie’s type stuff. I was thinking “nice” costume jewelry. Not quite Hermes but still something decent to wear. I just can’t make myself want to wear it.

For those that track wears, do you count the time that you are in one bag before you change out as one or do you actually count the number of days you are still in the bag? I usually wear each bag at least 2 or 3 days before changing.

I count a wear
1. At the start of the day when I leave the house with the bag. If I don’t go anywhere and my stuff is still in a bag, that isn’t a wear. If I wear the same bag three days in a row, that is 3 wear.

2. If change bags in a day. For example, if I go to work in Bag A it get some one tick mark. If I change for the evening Bag B gets a tick mark.

I don’t use Excel or Stylebook because I won’t take the time to maintain either. I just use tick marks in Evernote.

My note has four sections. (This is the one from last year.)
1) Bags that I plan to buy - I keep a tick for every time I would like to wear the bag but obviously don’t have it. I limit my ticks to times I don’t have a good substitute because I don’t want to cannibalize wear from my current bags.

2) Bags I’m tracking to see if I really need them - like with the above, I track when I wish I had it to wear. If a bag gets 8 tick marks in a year it moves to the buy list.

3) A list of the bags I wore the most and least so I can stay mindful to rotate

4) A list of all my bags in alphabetical order I put a tick mark when I wear a bag I tend to bundle up the ticks into numbers when I get to multiples of 5 so I can see them better. (The little yellow squiggly is just a note for me to remember thick bags have yg hardware.)

The year just started and I decided to do a sort of no buy year, with some exceptions. I wrote a few rules for that and I'm still perfecting them. When it comes to luxury handbags, there will only be an absolute maximum of three this year, no more than that (and preferrably less). I only have one item on my current luxury handbag wishlist, so I'll do my best not to get carried away by new releases.
There are some other items I'm allowing myself to buy because I should be going abroad twice until April and I'll use the trips to buy stuff I can't buy at home. However, everything will be under the rules I'm building regarding price, category, usage etc.

I've been thinking about starting a Youtube channel for about two years already, but never got around to doing so, because I always thought I don't have that many unboxings and can't share clothing and stuff because my country doesn't have stores like Nordstrom, Macy's etc., so I'd be sharing clothes that most people wouldn't be able to buy if they wanted to. However, since I came to the (shameful) conclusion that I'm a shopaholic and that I spent SO much money in a very unhealthy and unwise way last year, and that I don't want that anymore in my life, I thought that this would be a good way to start a channel. I'll still talk about my luxury stuff, which I love, and how to spend more wisely, how to battle addiction to shopping, all that while enjoying what I already have, not having to constantly buy buy buy, and appreciating the very few things that I'll add this year.

Since I have no serious difficulty rotating my collection and I (at least think I) love all its pieces, the challenge I'm choosing for myself is this one. Right now I have a horrible pimple on my chin, so I can't start filming, lol, but I'll do so ASAP and post the result here if it's allowed.

Cheers to a less-spending-more-enjoying 2019!

That’s exciting. Can’t wait to see your YouTube Channel!

This thread moves too fast
I’m currently lurking and liking

I like the stories of women at work breaking the mould with their style

I dress fairly conservatively (either full suits or coordinated blazers with a black trouser on most days) and I wear tall heels in the office on most days.

A month ago, I was chatting with a bunch of my colleagues at an office outing. One of them said, in front of everyone, “Do you ever not bring your A-game? Do you ever say I just can’t be bothered? You always look so put together and your outfits are perfect.”

That was so nice! Especially since I feel I don’t bring my A-game on many days

I’m always grateful for unexpected compliments. I also try to give compliments diligently when I like something someone is wearing/doing/saying.

It’s nice that they appreciate your style!

I have four bag updates:

1) I reorganised my bag wardrobe again. I took 2 bags out to put 2 in. One was a no-name present from my best friend with lovely brown leather, and one was the new Prada I bought in December (picture # 1)

2) The 2 bags I took out are leaving my collection. I usually donate, but since everyone on this list talks about selling I decided to give it a go. I grappled with eBay, and one of them has immediately sold for my buy it now price. Who woulda thunk?!

3) I am thinking about 3 more bags for potential donation/sale. I am currently doing the “love it or list it” challenge with this pale pink medium Selma. I love the colour and the style as well, and I actually find it very hard wearing leather. However, it is similar to my new Prada pink camera bag. It’s bigger though, and I like the top handle. I also find that all my superbrand bags tend to crowd out the use of contemporary bags, but I just want to use what I like. Today I really enjoyed carrying it. (Picture # 2)

4) I picked up the Jimmy Choo Florence clutch at Selfridges today, mulled it over, and returned it. I prefer the YSL WOC, so I will wait a bit and then buy that. I’m not settling for any bags on my wishlist

I’ll still operate a one-in one-out policy this year.

Pictures:
My new pink Prada from December (picture #1)
My love it or list it Selma (picture #2)
My best friend’s purse present to me (picture #3)
Jimmy Choo clutch returned (picture # 4)
YSL WOC on wish list (picture #5)

I love the pink Prada!!! The MK just doesn’t seem to compete well with the other bags in your closet. Especially now that you have a similarly toned Prada.

And, I’m so glad you decided to get the YSL v the JC. The YSL is actually on my to but list. I’ve gone WOC crazy. LOL! After getting the black Dior and silver Fendi, I now want the gold YSL and something in pink. Maybe Chanel. Their WOC’s are cute.

So my final December purchase arrived! It’s Tumi Voyageur Canton crossbody. The blue one was on sale but I only want a black for a Tumi, at least for a crossbody. So no settling! [emoji3] I feel this black nylon crossbody is a gap in my collection, so I bought it during my vacation. Still cheaper full price than in my country.

Congrats! I’ve been eyeballing Prada nylon but the price is exhorbitant. This is a really great bag. I may have to poke around.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Okay, so I started off the new year with a bang. I was able to use my Black Box Kelly sellier 28 with Palladium hardware, which is my third newest bag, and one of my shawls (which I'm starting to track as well). I also made a trip to the H store (last one for the foreseeable future) and they got in one of my (very short) wishlist items. I brought home a baby B, scarf, boots, and one accessory. I'm very excited, even though I'm already needing to get back on the wagon with my 2019 resolution. The first bag out will have been already replaced by this one... So, I'm happy but need to refocus on my existing goals. Good thing this means my quota is filled at this store for the semester!

I’m happy you had a great start. What is a Baby B? Birkin? If so, which one. Pics!!!

It looks great in black... and yay for not settling! Do I see a trend happening on this thread???

I think we’re all finally learning that settling is NEVER a good idea! Yay team!

I would bet you that the satisfaction with our handbag collection for the people active on this thread is far higher than average for general tPF’rs. We make mistakes and have some bumps in the road but for the most part everyone seems very happy about what they have. And there isn’t a lot of the extremes I see in other posts - guilt for having bags or mania to keep buying. I think this is really a great place to come to learn to be thoughtful, peaceful, playful and joyful with your collection. Love you, ladies (and gents. do we have gents?)

I'm carrying the second bag of my 10 in 31 challenge. It is also black and I think I'll do black for the color challenge. (I was just thinking I could pick yellow or white and since I only have one of each, it would be super easy!)

Our bags today look like cousins! It’s a yucky day with freezing rain and I didn’t have to go out except to run errands. So my trust Jimmy Choo Raven Hobo ran around with me. Everytime I wear this bag I love the leather more and more!!

I got a check in the mail today — turns out one of the local consignment shops sold one of my bags and my Canada Goose jacket. So pleased that I’m starting the year with one bag out!

Congrats!

 

[Sparkletastic]

I need to take pics of my ivory Chanel so I can list it. I took it out and cringed at the thought of selling. But, I still don’t want to wear it. I am, however, back to seriously thinking of getting a preloved black lamb jumbo to replace the patent I sold last year. The proceeds from this sale could just about cover the black bag so I need to get going. No excuses. It gets listed tomorrow.

 

[Sparkletastic]

For those of you who are empty nesters...do you ever find it to be simply glorious?

The kids left in the last couple of days. Mr. S is on a business trip. And, I’m working from home this week. I don’t have to go anywhere.

I’m home alone! I don’t have to cook! I can sit in my closet and play with my bags and shoes for hours. I can dance like Rihanna (well in my head I can dance like Rihanna lol!) in my PJ’s. I can watch Star Trek all evening and eat grapes and almond butter off of a spoon for dinner.

Why didn’t anyone tell me it would be this fun?

 

[Rhl2987]

We agree. I call anything that doesn’t have precious metals / precious stones is costume jewelry to me.

But, Ugh. No. I want trying to incorporate Claire’s or Charming Charlie’s type stuff. I was thinking “nice” costume jewelry. Not quite Hermes but still something decent to wear. I just can’t make myself want to wear it.
I count a wear
1. At the start of the day when I leave the house with the bag. If I don’t go anywhere and my stuff is still in a bag, that isn’t a wear. If I wear the same bag three days in a row, that is 3 wear.

2. If change bags in a day. For example, if I go to work in Bag A it get some one tick mark. If I change for the evening Bag B gets a tick mark.

I don’t use Excel or Stylebook because I won’t take the time to maintain either. I just use tick marks in Evernote.

My note has four sections. (This is the one from last year.)
1) Bags that I plan to buy - I keep a tick for every time I would like to wear the bag but obviously don’t have it. I limit my ticks to times I don’t have a good substitute because I don’t want to cannibalize wear from my current bags.

2) Bags I’m tracking to see if I really need them - like with the above, I track when I wish I had it to wear. If a bag gets 8 tick marks in a year it moves to the buy list.
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3) A list of the bags I wore the most and least so I can stay mindful to rotate
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4) A list of all my bags in alphabetical order I put a tick mark when I wear a bag I tend to bundle up the ticks into numbers when I get to multiples of 5 so I can see them better. (The little yellow squiggly is just a note for me to remember thick bags have yg hardware.) View attachment 4294896
That’s exciting. Can’t wait to see your YouTube Channel!

It’s nice that they appreciate your style!
I love the pink Prada!!! The MK just doesn’t seem to compete well with the other bags in your closet. Especially now that you have a similarly toned Prada.

And, I’m so glad you decided to get the YSL v the JC. The YSL is actually on my to but list. I’ve gone WOC crazy. LOL! After getting the black Dior and silver Fendi, I now want the gold YSL and something in pink. Maybe Chanel. Their WOC’s are cute.
Congrats! I’ve been eyeballing Prada nylon but the price is exhorbitant. This is a really great bag. I may have to poke around.

Hah! One of the bags I’m offloading is one that you are considering, a black and red PM City Steamer! It’s a gorgeous and usable bag, just has the shape of some of my other bags.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Hah! One of the bags I’m offloading is one that you are considering, a black and red PM City Steamer! It’s a gorgeous and usable bag, just has the shape of some of my other bags.

Oh no! Such s pretty bag. What bags do you feel are too duplicative?