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

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muchstuff said:
There's always Bag Borrow or Steal if you're in the US (and they have the bag for rent that you're considering...).
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momasaurus said:
It's such a great idea. When I look, they never have bags I'm interested in. But does the stock change often? Maybe I should look more regularly.
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I haven’t looked at them in literally years. Maybe it’s worth another peek.
 
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ElainePG said:
I'm giving audio books a try. Anyone else here doing that?
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I was a regular audio book user when I had a long work commute. My co-workers and I would trade audio CD books, and I went through many good ones, including both fiction and nonfiction, such as:
Candyfreak by Steve Almond
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
various David Sedaris

I really enjoyed what those added to my daily schedule. I eventually transitioned to audio lectures for work purposes, and then after we moved and my commute became very short, I stopped listening to audio books. Many of our local secondhand bookstores stock a lot of audio books, as it seems like they often get one listen and then passed along. And it can be nice to hear the book with the pacing intended by the author (I have a tendency to read certain passages slowly and others quickly).
 
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dcooney4 said:
What is your wardrobe color Palette? What would you say your style is? Next year I want to focus less on bags and more on my personal style.
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I worked with an image consultant who analyzes colors/"seasons" (not the old 4 season model but a newer one) as well as image types and my wardrobe reflects that analysis. I wear clear, saturated colors (like fuschia, purple, cobalt, true red) and "cool-toned" neutrals (espresso, navy, taupe, grey) that have a little brightness to them. The analysis helped to explain why mustard brown, dark gold, and dusty pastels make me look sickly, like I need a hospital visit LOL. As far as my style goes, I work in an arts-related academic environment, so my style is a mix of boho/creative and "soft" or funky takes on classics. Off the job, I'm a bit more boho-casual, I think. My bag choices mostly reflect my style,: lots of softly structured bags (e.g., balenciaga city), hobos, crossbody styles.

Hope that helps!
 
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GoStanford said:
I was a regular audio book user when I had a long work commute. My co-workers and I would trade audio CD books, and I went through many good ones, including both fiction and nonfiction, such as:
Candyfreak by Steve Almond
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
various David Sedaris

I really enjoyed what those added to my daily schedule. I eventually transitioned to audio lectures for work purposes, and then after we moved and my commute became very short, I stopped listening to audio books. Many of our local secondhand bookstores stock a lot of audio books, as it seems like they often get one listen and then passed along. And it can be nice to hear the book with the pacing intended by the author (I have a tendency to read certain passages slowly and others quickly).
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David Sedaris would be great to hear as an audiobook. He has a lovely voice. I just checked the Northern California Digital Library (my local resource), and they have a number of his books available for download. Thanks for the recommendation!

I hadn't heard of The Shadow of The Wind, but it sounds quite magical.
 
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Kimbashop said:
I worked with an image consultant who analyzes colors/"seasons" (not the old 4 season model but a newer one) as well as image types and my wardrobe reflects that analysis. I wear clear, saturated colors (like fuschia, purple, cobalt, true red) and "cool-toned" neutrals (espresso, navy, taupe, grey) that have a little brightness to them. The analysis helped to explain why mustard brown, dark gold, and dusty pastels make me look sickly, like I need a hospital visit LOL. As far as my style goes, I work in an arts-related academic environment, so my style is a mix of boho/creative and "soft" or funky takes on classics. Off the job, I'm a bit more boho-casual, I think. My bag choices mostly reflect my style,: lots of softly structured bags (e.g., balenciaga city), hobos, crossbody styles.

Hope that helps!
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I get it about the hospital visit… that cracked me up! :lol:

I had a color analysis done last spring, and it was a real eye-opener! (Same as you… not the 4 seasons one from the 1980s, but the updated version). Now I understand why I always looked so tired when I wore black. Yikes! No black????? :panic: :panic: :panic:

Well, it turns out that navy suits me just fine, as do dark purple, cranberry, and forest green. So I'm gradually either replacing my black tops, or taming them with scarves in colors that are better for me.

Did your image consultant help you with makeup, too? I brought all my eyeshadow and lipsticks to the second appointment, and she weeded out the ones that were doing me no favors. :crybaby: But at least now I know that whatever I reach for in the morning will be flattering!
 
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ElainePG said:
I hadn't heard of The Shadow of The Wind, but it sounds quite magical.
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I need to learn how to download audio books from the library. Maybe that will be a New Year's project for me! The Shadow of the Wind was one of my favorites. It was so engrossing that I'd slow down when the drive was almost done so that I could finish listening to each chapter.
 
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ElainePG said:
I get it about the hospital visit… that cracked me up! :lol:

I had a color analysis done last spring, and it was a real eye-opener! (Same as you… not the 4 seasons one from the 1980s, but the updated version). Now I understand why I always looked so tired when I wore black. Yikes! No black????? :panic: :panic: :panic:

Well, it turns out that navy suits me just fine, as do dark purple, cranberry, and forest green. So I'm gradually either replacing my black tops, or taming them with scarves in colors that are better for me.

Did your image consultant help you with makeup, too? I brought all my eyeshadow and lipsticks to the second appointment, and she weeded out the ones that were doing me no favors. :crybaby: But at least now I know that whatever I reach for in the morning will be flattering!
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I agree -- a total eye-opener! Yes, she helped me with makeup as well. As I'm a bit of a makeup junkie, I ended up weeded out a ton of products (some really nice products that never looked good on me and I couldn't figure out why). My friend's young daughters are playing with them now!
 
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dcooney4 said:
I wish I felt the way you do about bags. I find I look at them more when real life is stressful. My saving Grace is this year I really got into selling or giving away things that aren’t working for me. So I now have lots of open space in the bag section of my closet.
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i think bags used to be my go-to stress relief but unfortunately, this year my finances have had to shift to my other priorities. It’s been good and bad and I actually glad to learn I don’t really miss shopping as much - there are days here and there where I feel like I wanna buy EVERYTHING, especially in those really blah days, and it gets frustrating, but it does pass.
 
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Kimbashop said:
I worked with an image consultant who analyzes colors/"seasons" (not the old 4 season model but a newer one) as well as image types and my wardrobe reflects that analysis. I wear clear, saturated colors (like fuschia, purple, cobalt, true red) and "cool-toned" neutrals (espresso, navy, taupe, grey) that have a little brightness to them. The analysis helped to explain why mustard brown, dark gold, and dusty pastels make me look sickly, like I need a hospital visit LOL. As far as my style goes, I work in an arts-related academic environment, so my style is a mix of boho/creative and "soft" or funky takes on classics. Off the job, I'm a bit more boho-casual, I think. My bag choices mostly reflect my style,: lots of softly structured bags (e.g., balenciaga city), hobos, crossbody styles.

Hope that helps!
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Thanks it helps quite a bit. I have a book that Elaine suggested and it helped with my summer wardrobe. I need to pick it back up for my winter one. I have always worn jeans and some sort of top in winter. Very Boring on my part.
 
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ElainePG said:
I get it about the hospital visit… that cracked me up! :lol:

I had a color analysis done last spring, and it was a real eye-opener! (Same as you… not the 4 seasons one from the 1980s, but the updated version). Now I understand why I always looked so tired when I wore black. Yikes! No black????? :panic: :panic: :panic:

Well, it turns out that navy suits me just fine, as do dark purple, cranberry, and forest green. So I'm gradually either replacing my black tops, or taming them with scarves in colors that are better for me.

Did your image consultant help you with makeup, too? I brought all my eyeshadow and lipsticks to the second appointment, and she weeded out the ones that were doing me no favors. :crybaby: But at least now I know that whatever I reach for in the morning will be flattering!
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I am being to think the same thing about all the black I wear.
 
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