How frightening! So glad he is on the mend.Hey, all. Sorry, I’ve been AWOL. I think I mentioned, Mr. Sparkle has been quite ill. At one point, we thought we would lose him. I thought I was going to lose my mind. He’s my everything.
But, he’s much better now. So, I’m taking time out to be incredibly grateful, decompress and enjoy the complete lightness of bag candy.
Thanks for keeping us on track. You’re awesome!
Oh no! You look quite chic so I’m sorry the shoes are a no go. Did you wear them a bit before the trip? The last time I was in Paris I took relatively new shoes and completely regretted it. I know better and should have taken ones that were broken in. But, the cuteness factor fogged my brain.
Did you get any new cute finds?
Kudos to you for getting to this key insight. I think it’s the pivotal one needed to truly curate a great collection.
I’m not sure what country you’re in but, in the US and several other countries we are approaching the holiday / buying season. So it’s the best time to offload bags. List them ASAP.
Yes!!! This thread has been so influential in getting me to make the hard calls to sell bags (and clothes and anything else) that I don’t love and use. And except for 2 bags, I haven’t regretted selling any of the 150+ I’ve sold. Pretty good hit rate. I’m learning that if I’m in doubt, just sell it.
Yes! I like the free physical and mental space. Plus I love knowing I haven’t wasted money on bags that sit on shelves / in boxes.
And, when I do buy an item, I find I adore it because I’ve taken time to really consider it. So it’s win / win. No museum pieces and ever upgraded items to wear!
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This is beautiful!! Yours is the smaller size? Interesting. I was actually looking at the larger size. Do you happen to have an action shot?I really like my new Ferragamo Studio bag.
It’s the small size, holds everything AND it’s a great red. Smooth leather inside and out, not too heavy, has both a top handle and a nice shoulder strap. Also not fussy to get into!
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Is yours the large or mini?I just love your red StudioMy next one was going to be in black, but this red is just so fabulous....
Hooray!!! Congrats. Now you can join us over at Scarf of the Day!Thank you againi just purchased my first H scarf today after having it authenticated over on the authentication thread
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Good idea. I think upgraded shoes would be perfect. (And wouldn't it be nice to find good, smart, comfy errand-running shoes!)
Sorry to hear about DH's health scare. Big hug to you! Glad you're back.Hey, all. Sorry, I’ve been AWOL. I think I mentioned, Mr. Sparkle has been quite ill. At one point, we thought we would lose him. I thought I was going to lose my mind. He’s my everything.
But, he’s much better now. So, I’m taking time out to be incredibly grateful, decompress and enjoy the complete lightness of bag candy.
Thanks for keeping us on track. You’re awesome!
Oh no! You look quite chic so I’m sorry the shoes are a no go. Did you wear them a bit before the trip? The last time I was in Paris I took relatively new shoes and completely regretted it. I know better and should have taken ones that were broken in. But, the cuteness factor fogged my brain.
Did you get any new cute finds?
Kudos to you for getting to this key insight. I think it’s the pivotal one needed to truly curate a great collection.
I’m not sure what country you’re in but, in the US and several other countries we are approaching the holiday / buying season. So it’s the best time to offload bags. List them ASAP.
Yes!!! This thread has been so influential in getting me to make the hard calls to sell bags (and clothes and anything else) that I don’t love and use. And except for 2 bags, I haven’t regretted selling any of the 150+ I’ve sold. Pretty good hit rate. I’m learning that if I’m in doubt, just sell it.
Yes! I like the free physical and mental space. Plus I love knowing I haven’t wasted money on bags that sit on shelves / in boxes.
And, when I do buy an item, I find I adore it because I’ve taken time to really consider it. So it’s win / win. No museum pieces and ever upgraded items to wear!
You make such good points:I’m skimming so much. Please don’t feel slighted if I missed a juicy post of yours. omg! I just counted. Since 2016 I’ve sold 56 bags.
I’m comfortable with my current 21 bags but need about 5 more to fill in gaps.
And, yes. Let’s do a LI or LI challenge in the new
Great photos. And you are a cutie!
40th?! Yea, so you got married in grade school?
Yes! But it should be the reverse. Lol! I am reeeeaaaalllly slow to buy now. In part because I love what I have and have adopted your view that any new bag has to upgrade / add to my collection. But, also because I can’t stand any more selling. I need to know that what I buy is absolutely the right bag and won’t require any rehoming any times soon.
I’ll offer a couple more factors that I think are causing sales to be slow is the economies of most countries are doing well. People are / feel more prosperous so they are more likely to buy new than in tighter economic times.
And, I think the handbag craze peaked and we are on a gentle decline to the “normal” demand.
So glad you are enjoying this bag. She deserved a happy home!
a new bag has to upgrade or add to the collection
try to avoid more selling, which means
initial purchase needs to be very well considered, and not impulse or whimsical
relative prosperity (or perception of prosperity) means more new buying, less buying pre-loved
Hey, all. Sorry, I’ve been AWOL. I think I mentioned, Mr. Sparkle has been quite ill. At one point, we thought we would lose him. I thought I was going to lose my mind. He’s my everything.
But, he’s much better now. So, I’m taking time out to be incredibly grateful, decompress and enjoy the complete lightness of bag candy.
Thanks for keeping us on track. You’re awesome!
Oh no! You look quite chic so I’m sorry the shoes are a no go. Did you wear them a bit before the trip? The last time I was in Paris I took relatively new shoes and completely regretted it. I know better and should have taken ones that were broken in. But, the cuteness factor fogged my brain.
Did you get any new cute finds?
Kudos to you for getting to this key insight. I think it’s the pivotal one needed to truly curate a great collection.
I’m not sure what country you’re in but, in the US and several other countries we are approaching the holiday / buying season. So it’s the best time to offload bags. List them ASAP.
Yes!!! This thread has been so influential in getting me to make the hard calls to sell bags (and clothes and anything else) that I don’t love and use. And except for 2 bags, I haven’t regretted selling any of the 150+ I’ve sold. Pretty good hit rate. I’m learning that if I’m in doubt, just sell it.
Yes! I like the free physical and mental space. Plus I love knowing I haven’t wasted money on bags that sit on shelves / in boxes.
And, when I do buy an item, I find I adore it because I’ve taken time to really consider it. So it’s win / win. No museum pieces and ever upgraded items to wear!
Oh hon! I’m so glad to hear DH is on the mend, what a scary ordeal that must have been... I can’t imagine.I’m skimming so much. Please don’t feel slighted if I missed a juicy post of yours. omg! I just counted. Since 2016 I’ve sold 56 bags.
I’m comfortable with my current 21 bags but need about 5 more to fill in gaps.
And, yes. Let’s do a LI or LI challenge in the new
Great photos. And you are a cutie!
40th?! Yea, so you got married in grade school?
Yes! But it should be the reverse. Lol! I am reeeeaaaalllly slow to buy now. In part because I love what I have and have adopted your view that any new bag has to upgrade / add to my collection. But, also because I can’t stand any more selling. I need to know that what I buy is absolutely the right bag and won’t require any rehoming any times soon.
I’ll offer a couple more factors that I think are causing sales to be slow is the economies of most countries are doing well. People are / feel more prosperous so they are more likely to buy new than in tighter economic times.
And, I think the handbag craze peaked and we are on a gentle decline to the “normal” demand.
So glad you are enjoying this bag. She deserved a happy home!
Thank you for taking time to update us, and for your kind words!
I had worn the shoes twice, and I knew I wouldn’t be walking much in them - but - yeah. I should have gone for the more comfortable ones or worn my faithful D’Orsay pumps with a higher heel but so much more comfortable.
And - again - I love that PS!
Be easy on yourself right now, take time for you too.
Thanks! Yes - this is the small! I have a shot I took for the Ferragamo Studio bag thread (there is one, though the Ferragamo threads are pretty quiet)
(I also photoshopped this one because they don’t ‘know’ me over there - but you know me!)
Thanks so much! This is the *small*? Wow. Nice. And it helps that I know how tall you are.
Thank goodness Mr. S. is recovering. I am sorry to hear about all the health stress/scare. Welcome back, you were missed.OK. I give up on trying to read everything. Lol! My last comments.
Seriously?!?I guess it’s hard to turn a profit and stay true to the “less is more” philosophy. LOL!
I have 2 bags and a lot of jewelry posted and it’s all moving like frozen molasses - not at all.
Yes!!! Yes!!! A thousand times YES! I don’t “save” anything I can use today. And I try to use my best things the most often.
Having almost lost Mr. S far too soon, I’m glad we haven’t burned very much daylight waiting for tomorrow for what we could have done/ enjoyed / used today.
Life is shorter than we realize. Vibrant health has an even more limited time son. So, please everyone wear / use / do be right now. Don’t wait.
Yay! Congrats on your job.
I have two bright red bags. A mini Trussardi Lovy and a jumbo SF lamb Chanel. I love them both and they are great neutrals in my closet.
This clutch has a chain, so I could potentially carry it on my shoulder, but I don't know if I like the look of a thin dressy gold chain with casual sneakers. And for sure I want to wear my most comfy shoes when I'm running around town doing errands.
So now I'm thinking, I might could carry this clutch when dressed semi-casually (still in jeans, but nicer shoes), but going someplace (like to lunch) as opposed to running errands. Perhaps use it when you go to nice causal dinners, etc with your hubby?
@Sparkletastic thanks for updating us on Mr Sparkle's health. That must have been terrifying for both of you. I'm so glad to hear he's better. 
Yes! Shoes that fit & feel like Mephistos, but look like Hermès mid-heeled ankle boots!
Mine is also the size small just like @Cookiefiend , but in taupe...i find it to be a perfect size and holds all of my daily stuff....