I have some crossbody bags but only small ones. I think larger bags are too heavy and stick out too much from my body when worn crossbody. I feel awkward putting the strap over my head and then having to reverse that to take it off. I don't carry them for long periods, just from the car into some place and back again, so I often just put them on my shoulder and carry them that way. I don't use crossbody bags when I shop or travel because that's when I feel I need more room for a water bottle and whatever else I might need when away from home or the car for a more extended period. I rarely hand carry anything. I do have a few top handle bags that I don't wear with a strap so those I do hand carry. It makes me feel especially ladylike when I use them. I have a few clutches but I don't use them often. Those also make me feel grown up and feminine.
2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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What a beautiful set! I remember the YSL Y Mail clutches. Your minaudiere is so pretty!
Ohmigosh - I love them! ❤️❤️❤️
I am having a terrible, irresistible urge to shop. I know it’s because I’m bored, and stuck at home (where it has rained for 2 days, and now it’s snowing) after a small surgery. The good news is that, because I have to keep my head pretty much level, I can’t spend too much time looking at my iPad... though I *have* purchased some makeup.
Maybe I’ll rearrange my scarves, one drawer at a time. They’re sorted by color now - maybe I should try it by designer, or alphabetical order? Anything to stay off eBay where I bet I could find some of those darling YSL postcards... Halp!
Fabulous Alexa @ElainePG - the colour and the leather. Your shrunken calf jokes make me laugh
Perhaps she has served her purpose in your collection if she’s no longer working for you? I really like how you’re keeping your bag wardrobe “fresh” by adding new beauties and releasing ones that no longer work for you. Good luck with probation. Have you mentioned what the second probation bag is?
Oh yes, I get what you mean about the ladylike & grown up feel. I guess I do feel that more about evening bags with chain straps or the ones I carry over the arm for work.
I’m also having an image of my beloved Alexa getting stuck on my padded Barbour jacket hood! Happens sometimes when I try to take it off. Now that doesn’t look grown up at all!
They are adorable! I was wondering was it Yve´s handwriting. Well, that´s a new item for my wish-list!
Sigh! It´s not only me reacting to winter and boredom with the urge for retail therapy! Let´s stay strong together and limit the purchases to smallish items like make-up in your case and cheap vintage clothes in mine. Looking at bags can´t hurt, though....
Get well soon!
Staying strong so far! 
Best wishes on your recovery. I've been shopping way too much lately! It's like the floodgates opened and I can't close them again.
I think sorting by color is the best way. When you decide to wear one, don't you choose by color? I should probably arrange my purses by color, but it doesn't seem to work out. They are more stored by shape. Smaller, structured bags are stored upright on shelves, while large flat bags are stacked.
I let go of another black small bag today. I liked it and wore it quite a few times but I realized I had to many black bags that size that weren’t getting worn. This month I have been trying to focus on getting things out rather than shopping. It is keeping me busy. Then when I eventually see something I really want, I can shop guilt free.