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

[Sparkletastic]

I’m also in the introvert wagon! I love being with my loved ones, but I love being alone just as much. I need it like oxygen!

YES!!! Extroverts don’t always understand it really is a need. It doesn’t mean we don’t love / enjoy them. Our brains just get what they need from socialization far more quickly than they. So, too much is overload. The holidays with events, parties, relatives, activities, shopping etc. had me wound. This “free” week is perfectly timed!

If anyone is familiar with the book “The Five Live Langages”, Mr. S., DS & DD are all VERY much about receiving “Time” and “Words is Affirmation” as love so we are always like a little talkative, bonded pack whenever we get together even when one is irritated with anothe. (I’m “Acts of Service” then Time ) I love the love we have but after a couple weeks + holidays, I’m looking for an escape hatch to a hidey hole. LOL!

 

[Sparkletastic]

I just drooled all over my iPad! This is the bag of my dreams!!! Be still my beating heart... is that palladium hardware??? I’m all in a tizzy!

IKR?! That bag is stunning!

 

[Sonmi999]

YES!!! Extroverts don’t always understand it really is a need. It doesn’t mean we don’t love / enjoy them. Our brains just get what they need from socialization far more quickly than they. So, too much is overload. The holidays with events, parties, relatives, activities, shopping etc. had me wound. This “free” week is perfectly timed!

If anyone is familiar with the book “The Five Live Langages”, Mr. S., DS & DD are all VERY much about receiving “Time” and “Words is Affirmation” as love so we are always like a little talkative, bonded pack whenever we get together even when one is irritated with anothe. (I’m “Acts of Service” then Time ) I love the love we have but after a couple weeks + holidays, I’m looking for an escape hatch to a hidey hole. LOL!

OMG I found out about this book last month! Didn’t read it yet, but I’m looking forward to. I watched a talk with the author and everything he said did impress me a lot. I had so many problems in my last relationship that I’m sure could have been avoided if we both knew better about this subject.
I’m all about time and gifts — and the gifts don’t have to be pricey at all, even a single flower or some food will do. I just like to know the other person remembered me in a loving way.

(I’m so off topic lol sorry!)

 

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I just drooled all over my iPad! This is the bag of my dreams!!! Be still my beating heart... is that palladium hardware??? I’m all in a tizzy!

Thank you for your kind words Elaine. I know you are a red bag lover, too. I believe it is shiny ruthenium hardware.

 

[More bags]

IKR?! That bag is stunning!

You are so sweet Sparkletastic!

 

[Rhl2987]

I know his opinion influences me a bit but, at the end of the day he isn’t carrying the bag. I have to love and feel good about it.

I learned that lesson from this one purchase! So true.

 

[Rhl2987]

YES!!! Extroverts don’t always understand it really is a need. It doesn’t mean we don’t love / enjoy them. Our brains just get what they need from socialization far more quickly than they. So, too much is overload. The holidays with events, parties, relatives, activities, shopping etc. had me wound. This “free” week is perfectly timed!

If anyone is familiar with the book “The Five Live Langages”, Mr. S., DS & DD are all VERY much about receiving “Time” and “Words is Affirmation” as love so we are always like a little talkative, bonded pack whenever we get together even when one is irritated with anothe. (I’m “Acts of Service” then Time ) I love the love we have but after a couple weeks + holidays, I’m looking for an escape hatch to a hidey hole. LOL!

I am quality time followed by acts of service. Those are my husband’s top two as well. I was shocked that I wasn’t physical touch and he was shocked that I wasn’t gift-giving [emoji23] This book is a great read and it can’t solve all of your problems, but is very insightful and gives you context around certain things you may not understand in your partner or in a relationship.

Also, #ambivert!! I went crazy when I had a job where I worked remotely for almost a year, and interacted with other people mostly when I traveled for work (outside of my husband and my dogs). Then, I found the most extroverted community ever in the six months I worked in consulting and it pulled me over to the extroverted side so much more than I thought possible! But, the reality is that I am somewhere in between and can call on both side when needed!

 

[catsinthebag]

For my 10 in 31 challenge I wore my Chanel 13P Red Reissue 226 today, old picture.

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Gorgeous!

 

[ksuromax]

another introvert here, i can make efforts and spend some time with other people, or in a big public place (like a mall, e.g.) but then i need to get back into my shell and spend some time without anyone
My last Dec purchase arrived yesterday, i have been interested in this line since the day it was released, but didn't rush and took my time to know it better. Eventually decided to get something little - a pouch. The bag would not be 100% success for me. And of course, the colour i wanted was sold out in all stores
Thank god there's NAP!! so, here it is, my new and first IN SLG - Balenciaga Triangle pouch/clutch

 

[Miss_Dawn]

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.

This is both stylish and practical. Congratulations! I agree your black will be much more useful than blue in this style

 

[whateve]

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?

Oh yes! I love it when the kids come back to visit, but I'm glad when they are gone. When they are here, I have to obey all the rules. I remember once when my oldest daughter came back home she saw a bowl of candy on the table and complained that we never had candy on the table when she lived at home!

I'm looking forward to Saturday. DH is going to a poker tournament and I'll be home alone all day. I can binge watch whatever I want, turn the music up loud, stay in my pajamas all day.....

 

[Miss_Dawn]

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! How exciting to find a wish list item on the second day of the year!

Got it!!! It all makes sense now... and I can certainly see why the Selma is on your "love it or list it" list. It might be redundant. Or, as a friend of mine says, "It belongs in the Department of Redundancy Department."

Settling, in the long run, is never a good idea. No matter what (or who... whom???) we're discussing. I'm sure many of us have learned this the hard way!

Poor items in the Department of Redundancy! I agree it’s repetitive, but I’m not convinced that I want to cull this yet. that’s why I’m testing!

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

Oh, thank you

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!

Yayyyy! Excellent, and even better when it’s unexpected!

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.

Thank you!

I love your listing system on Evernote. Very organised and useful.

Which WOCs are on your wish list? Gold YSL and which colour in Chanel?

Don’t get too many WOCs at once Sparkle. They’re useful, but the mini bag phase will subside, or we may get tired of playing bag Tetris!

For my 10 in 31 challenge I wore my Chanel 13P Red Reissue 226 today, old picture.

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Love, love, love I remember this bag from last year. It’s stunning

I just drooled all over my iPad! This is the bag of my dreams!!! Be still my beating heart... is that palladium hardware??? I’m all in a tizzy!

It really is gorgeous!

another introvert here, i can make efforts and spend some time with other people, or in a big public place (like a mall, e.g.) but then i need to get back into my shell and spend some time without anyone
My last Dec purchase arrived yesterday, i have been interested in this line since the day it was released, but didn't rush and took my time to know it better. Eventually decided to get something little - a pouch. The bag would not be 100% success for me. And of course, the colour i wanted was sold out in all stores
Thank god there's NAP!! so, here it is, my new and first IN SLG - Balenciaga Triangle pouch/clutch

Congratulations! I love this royal blue. And well done on exercising restraint to get the more useful pouch instead of the bag!

 

[ksuromax]

Congratulations! How exciting to find a wish list item on the second day of the year!



Poor items in the Department of Redundancy! I agree it’s repetitive, but I’m not convinced that I want to cull this yet. that’s why I’m testing!



Oh, thank you



Yayyyy! Excellent, and even better when it’s unexpected!



Thank you!

I love your listing system on Evernote. Very organised and useful.

Which WOCs are on your wish list? Gold YSL and which colour in Chanel?

Don’t get too many WOCs at once Sparkle. They’re useful, but the mini bag phase will subside, or we may get tired of playing bag Tetris!



Love, love, love I remember this bag from last year. It’s stunning



It really is gorgeous!



Congratulations! I love this royal blue. And well done on exercising restraint to get the more useful pouch instead of the bag!

thank you!

 

[vink]

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 the sale and the purse you got from your friend is very lovely.
Actually, your WOC issue makes me thinking about pondering issue.

 

[vink]

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!)

I really like the key fob.