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

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This was really insightful, @jbags07. I'm really impressed with your self-awareness--I think it's easier than we realize to do things we perceive as normal for us without ever digging into the "why" behind it.

Thank you @Annabel Lee :hugs: I think writing that post clicked things into place for me.....the process of writing it, really helped me understand why i am always buying....and part of that constant buying mode is the mindset of, oohhh, its on sale! Or a good price! And its pretty! so i buy it....instead of waiting and getting something better, that i would want more....and then there is too much stuff and the merry go round of buy/sell/buy....so, now to stop that cycle!

thank you for your kind words....i felt iffy afterward about revealing too much on that post....:flowers:
 
I bought 5 bags in 5 months (in my defense, I sold 3!) and realized I have a problem. Hahahaha. I also realized I gravitate towards the same silhouettes and colours. So now I need to remind myself when I covet a new bag that "hey, this looks like my ______".

My other problem is I have a weakness to good deals/sales and I also stress shop.

Stay strong, ladies!

I bought four in the last three weeks...:blush:

4 for me in the past 2 weeks :wtf:
 
Good to know I'm not the only one! That's just what I used to do:drinks: I couldn't resist a bargain if it was something i liked and I thought I'd wear for an occasion or as you say different season. I think it's a great idea but for me it just got out of hand, when my son moved out I expanded my wardrobe space and accumulated too much. My weight/size can also fluctuate a size according to how committed I am to healthy eating and things often didn't fit me later :lol:

I needed to change when we decided to downsize our home. It's too big and expensive to run, blah.....blah ..........an ongoing work in progress I've sold, consigned, donated and moved on all clothes with tags, anything that doesn't fit at the moment or I don't wear. I also decided I wouldn't buy anything that I wasn't going to wear that week and only if there was a really good reason why I couldn't wear something I already had :cursing:

Last year was a huge success for me with shopping my own wardrobe and clearing wardrobe space. Then I KonMari'd everything that was left, even DH loved the concept and did his sock drawer :giggle: :angel:

Now I must commit myself to the rest of my stuff
2020 for me will be about doing the same with shoes, scarves and bags :panic:

Everything you wrote/accomplished. So inspiring! :panic:
 
What are the five you bought though and the three you sold .............nobody ever seems to mention specifics :doh: Is it so we don't start others lusting and covering more bags :lol:
Not saying what they are (for me) is because I'm scared to face the music that I may have forgotten about a purchase. I sold a mbmj too hot to handle bag, a sequined clutch and a mackage bag. I technically sold a bunch of slgs too, but the it all of everything just covers one of the new bag. Oops.
 
Thank you! Yes, we are making progress with airing, and the bag needs to go to @docride spa next year :P to get a little gluing and cleaning, which we anticipated, and — now we know — de-stinkification.
I’ve heard wonderful things about her! Once the work has been completed on your beautiful bag , please post pix for us! I am curious also if the odors will come out......
 
I’ve heard wonderful things about her! Once the work has been completed on your beautiful bag , please post pix for us! I am curious also if the odors will come out......
Will do. I am very optimistic because of the progress made so far— or perhaps I’ve just gone “nose-blind.”
Seriously, I believe success is likely given the three-prong attack: de-stink, clean, condition.
 
Thank you! Sending to @docride 2020 for rehab, some strip areas need to be reglued, as well as cleaning, conditioning, de-stinking.

I'm sure you'll be thrilled to bits when it comes back. I sent my Chanel WoC away for cleaning and recolouring in parts, particularly the interwoven chain/leather strap. It now looks amazing, just like new again..........lol, I'll have to look after it now, although I've been considering moving it on :doh:


Curious what did it stink of?
 
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