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

[dcooney4]

Oh Wow, I've just found you all again whilst looking through some old posts I can't believe I posted this at the beginning of last year.......was that really me I was just sooo good last year and this year I've been bad, bad, bad
I have at least shopped my wardrobe for clothes and barely bought anything new but bags, oh dear I must have a tot up, name and shame will be good for me although it's a bit late for this year..........I guess I can get myself psyched up for next month

Always welcome back! I bought quite a bit this year but would have bought even more had I not been in the thread.

 

[ksuromax]

Glad to hear your bad period has passed Ksuromax and hope DH is coping okay and getting back to normal. Ill health in the family really does focus your mind very differently and can change your whole perception of life. It must have been very difficult for you to cope especially when you have kids at home. R

I'm just catching up with this thread myself and I really like your ideas.........avoid the sales, focus on family and keep busy elsewhere. I think we'd all probably benefit by that advice
I totally get not selling bags anymore, I'm really fed up with selling on eBay and all the problems of returns, non-payers etc. I decided although it costs more in commission I'd sell by consignment and I've had quite a bit of hassle free success I originally sent in 6 items and 4 sold very quickly so I've just sent in 3 more. It's the way to go for me as I'm away quite a bit now which leaves very little opportunity to sell.

thank you!
i can feel the pain of going consignment route, but when you think of all the hassle and time it saves you sometimes it's just not worth dealing with, but better let someone deal with it instead and get (whatever) money you can get for it.
I wish i had such option at hands
i was pleased with the ease dealing with Yoogi's, but shipping at my expense + getting only PP payout is not workable for me (unfortunately due to local restrictions you cannot get your funds transferred onto your back/card acc if you are a physical individual, gotta be a business acc) so i'm sticking to what i have and will be just using my bags as much as i can

 

[papertiger]

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!

Colour is the most important thing ever. I am a wierd one, not particularly yellow based or pink but peach, black suits me OK but marine, navy, grey, olive, browns, violet etc are better. Sometimes only black will do.

 

[papertiger]

I guess they are kinda similar! The bases look much the same, but I think the Bolide is rounder than the Dalvy.
This will sound terrible - but when I see a Bolide, I think LV Alma. The Dalvy seems a bit dressier to me, most seem to be like a Sellier. As a bonus - for goofy me - they aren't made anymore, so you'll see fewer and many are vintage.
Though how old does it have to be before it's vintage?
Many people adore their Bolides - I'm watching a navy one now - because of the Bolide love.

Alma definitely came after the Bolide (7 years)

 

[Kimbashop]

Colour is the most important thing ever. I am a wierd one, not particularly yellow-based or pink but peach, black suits me OK but marine, navy, grey, olive, browns, violet etc are better. Sometimes only black will do.

It really is. The irony, for me, is that I work in the field of visual arts and know color theory yet never really thought to apply it to human coloring and undertones. Now that I went through a color analysis, I am constantly studying others and find myself thinking things like, "Oh, she would look great in soft salmon-pink but not in fuschia," when I really should be focusing on what is happening at our meeting!

 

[papertiger]

Happily I can report H found my Bambou GP and I've picked it up.

No bags in or out but I did buy a Gucci gold and diamond ring and a new Flora silk 90. I also commissioned an Asprey yg Sunflower brooch/pendant, it will take 3 months at least to make. That's me done - have to buy others' pressies.

I obviously have way more makeup than anyone here. I don't even wear lipstick much but I've recently invested in some Guerlain nudes (Rouge G) and a beautiful Bond No9. I'm a sucker for fabulous lipstick cases. I have banned myself from getting Charlotte Tilbury or La Rouge Bouche or even Gucci lipstick which also have the most stunning cases too.

 

[papertiger]

It really is. The irony, for me, is that I work in the field of visual arts and know color theory yet never really thought to apply it to human coloring and undertones. Now that I went through a color analysis, I am constantly studying others and find myself thinking things like, "Oh, she would look great in soft salmon-pink but not in fuschia," when I really should be focusing on what is happening at our meeting!

We must be twins, I do it to everyone. Sometimes, when people aren't wearing great colours for them I have to bite my lip. It's not whole colours people can't wear but certain shades, tints or hues. I've noticed that most people know naturally what suits them though.

 

[jbags07]

I accidentally put my "other designer" bags on the wrong thread, so here's a repost. Two Arayla Harlow and two Issey Miyake bags...
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Love the Issey Miyake bags! I hadn’t seen any in person and saw 5 while in Charleston for the long weekend....are they comfortable to carry?

 

[jbags07]

Super light to carry. Strap drop works well on both sizes for me as a shoulder bag although a little more length would be great, I find that with a lot of bags though. Aside from the aforementioned feeling of the PVC against skin in hot weather the only thing I would comment on is that the interior fabric ( sort of a light semi-mesh type fabric) isn’t cozy. It’s a factor in keeping the bags so lightweight though (plus I have a lot of BV suede lined bags so It’s an unfair comparison). I find them fascinating bags personally, every time you set one down it’s like a little piece of changing art work.

Ignore my question, you’ve just answered it Amazing looking bags!

 

[jbags07]

November Update and YTD Stats

• Carried 16 bags in November
• Wearing all my bags before year end Challenge - completed (1 bag is at the spa)
• Wearing all my scarves before year end Challenge - completed
• Read 35 books YTD
• Maintained 1 in 1 out policy on bags in 2019

Nov Stats
Bags - 0 in, 0 out
SLGs - 0 in, 0 out

YTD Stats
Bags - 2 in, 2 out
SLGs - 3 in, 4 out

Awesome stats! Especially being able to maintain the one in one out throughout the year

 

[jbags07]

November stats
2 bags out, I've got 1 coming in but I haven't gotten it yet
2 SLGs out, I've got 2 coming but I haven't gotten them yet
There is a chance I won't keep all the stuff coming in. The bag I bought was much cheaper than the two I sold.

My purchasing in 2019 is way down compared to previous years. I'll wait until year end to figure out my yearly stats.

Awesome stats

 

[jbags07]

So far I have worn 20 bags for the year end challenge. Still have a few to go but only if the weather permits as they are the more delicate bags. Book wise I am well over 20 but stopped counting and just handed my Mom three more that I forgot to enter too.
Nov Stats!
Bags in 2- one may not be staying.
Bags out 3
slgs in 1
slgs out 0
Sport bag in 0
Sport bag out 1 - nice one

Great stats! More bags out than in is fantastic

 

[jbags07]

Well done!

Awesome job!

Like you - right now I’m really happy about my bag situation. I am eyeballing a couple H bags on eBay but I’m not 100% on either of them, so I might stop?
My clothing is still in the works after losing weight. (and I am patting myself on the back over this - my GYN was astonished - so I apologize for crowing a bit about it ) I have to admit that it’s been hard not to buy “work” clothes, apparently I like dressing up for the office.

Right now my biggest goal is also my biggest temptation - to reduce my purchases of H scarves, and to be serious about selling the ones I’m not wearing. Aaarg! This FW season has slain me - so many gorgeous scarves! I know, I know this thread is not about scarves - but that is one for certain goal for next year.

For purses - I will try to curb my ‘Ooo pretty! Let’s get it!’ tendencies. I have noticed lately though, that my current roster of 12 ‘everyday’ bags makes me happy. For example, I really like the Just Campagne bag - even though it is arm carry only - I have no desire to replace it... even if a gold B were to present itself.

So today, December 1st, those are my 2 goals for 2020... I might add a couple more!
I’ll post my November stats tomorrow!

Thats wonderful about your weight loss Such an accomplishment. That will be my focus in 2020....you have every right to pat yourself on the back! It takes so much determination and hard work.

Great goals too. I can relate to both

 

[jbags07]

Here are photo collages that I made of two brands that I love and collect. I'll try to post a few other rando bag pics later today. View attachment 4604236 View attachment 4604242

Love these bags and love how you arranged the pix in this grid format!

 

[jbags07]

Aw

November stats:
Purses in - 0 (yay!), Purses out - 2!! Yippee! I sold both the LV Musette Tango and the All Saints Kita (which was kinda sad because once it was my Goldilocks bag)
Scarves in - 2 (a gav I had been looking for (Les Amoureux de Paris) and a 140 moussie (Vinci), None out - pppfffttt. Listing more this week though - they'll make good gifts and if they don't sell - I'll gift them myself to family.

YTD - 18 purses in, 11 out - and I'm feeling pretty good about it. Still trying to sell that Danse Lente Margo though - I don't know if it's ever going to go!
I was watching a Navy Dalvy, but it's gone now. I've been watching several scarves too - even bid on a few - only to lose out on them too. Maybe, just maybe, 'someone' is trying to tell me something? I'm a little miffed about the Dalvy - I even talked to Mr Cookie about it… he's been a little curious since I told him how much that croc K would have been. And it was a navy one!

Great stats especially the 0 in and 2 out! The ytd stats are pretty good too