2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[doni]

So, February has gone and come and I have not bought any bags, but also, have not managed to sell the one to compensate for my January’s Loewe Cushion tote...

Otherwise, I have still made some purchases: A Loewe belt and pair of brogue shoes, a pair of JBrand pants, and on sale, a leather jacket by some Swedish brand, a JW Anderson shirt dress, Mother jeans and a couple of t shirts. All rather sensible buys but still too much when put together... I do tend to buy early for the following season though.
I have a couple of purchases planned for March and hopefully I can have a shopping free April.

I have also made the decision to consign a bunch of stuff with Rebelle (they have an action going this week). Selling yourself is just too much time and organization. I am going to be doing the boxes this weekend and I intend to be quite ruthless and include a bunch of bags even if I like all I have. I reckon once they are gone that is it. It will also make me confront my new lifestyle and needs as I leave my office job in Easter. I have this Spring urge to clear out, let go and strip down. I am also thinking of making the value of the consignment my fashion budget for the year... Let’s see...

In any event this thread is forcing me to confront my shopping habits and I am so grateful for everyone posting!

 

[Rhl2987]

Hope everyone is feeling better!

Thank you dear! We’re getting there!

Oh, ugh... so sorry you’ve been sick. Between being sick, and working, and taking care of your little daughter with croup, you must be exhausted.

The little H gifts came at exactly the right time. I’ve been reading about their new lipsticks. I need another lipstick like I need an extra eyebrow, but there’s a neutral pinkish one that’s speaking to me. I hope the SF boutique gets them in by the fall!

I’m shocked they aren’t getting them. Wonder why that is! My local boutique is tiny so they’re not getting them until they move into a larger space.

Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell. Hope you are all better now. Sick children sitters sound great - they are just grandparents in my world. Everyone seems to be talking about this virus with potential school closures, massive work from home and self isolation preparations reported in the UK which is a bit scary even if it hasn’t happened yet. Probably just media stuff so far but we will see soon enough what’s next.

Wow, that’s a lovely gift to receive and a great pick you up. You must have a great relationship with your H store to be treated like that! You’ve got several H bags from recall haven’t you? Can we see new one?

I wish my parents were here to help but we moved further away from them, and my husband’s parents as well, prior to having kids.

I will definitely post a picture of the new B this weekend! The mini Roulis is still at the store so I will share that next week.

Glad to know you and your daughter are better!

Thank you!!

 

[dcooney4]

Popping in to show my last in for 2019 - the Massaccesi Juliet Midi in medium gray Flor goat leather with matching Nappa calf, lavender (❤️) lining. I added a slip pocket to the back.
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I have a ton of room in there still, I even switched to my full sized Silk’in! It’s so light weight too!

Gorgeous and unique!

 

[Cookiefiend]

very nice! I love the colour and pattern!

Thank you so much!

That green is just stunning!!

Thanks you! Now I just have to carry it!
(My goal for March)

Absolutely stunning dear! Barenia is the greatest thing.

I try but do not do as well as this! How cute!

This is so chic!! I didn't even notice the metals.

Love seeing your little Pico!

So cool to see this

I'd love to see the earrings!

This bag is awesome as well!

Good for you if you were able to resist!

Love this unique bag!

Thank you! I love that Pico. ❤️
And many thanks too for the MM love!
I’m glad to hear you’re getting better - my son had the flu and missed 8 days of work - poor kid! Can’t wait to see your new B! ❤️

Thank you for the close-up of the leather. It's fascinating! I wonder if MM will make it available again?

That slip pocket option is terrific! I love the back slip pocket I had him put on my Luna. I agree with you… so convenient for a phone, and saves frantic digging when a call comes through.

You never know - and you can ask! I missed the deadline for the Croco leather, but if I do like the Juliet Midi, I may ask if there is any burgundy still remaining...

That Flor is such a special leather and your bag is gorgeous!! I’m tempted by Marco’s special leathers, trying hard not to succumb.


Glad to know you and your daughter are better!

Thank you! This was my first M bag, it’s pretty amazing. I keep finding little details I didn’t notice at first. The Flor is gorgeous, and you don’t really notice that it’s floral. What you notice is the texture and the color. I was thinking about it (after @ElainePG asked), it feels like a tapestry. ❤️

Gorgeous and unique!

Thanks dc! ❤️

 

[Rhl2987]

Here is the new baby B!

 

[keodi]

Here is the new baby B!

beautiful!

 

[Katinahat]

Here is the new baby B!

beautiful!

Couldn’t agree more. What a stunning bag! Totally love it.

 

[ElainePG]

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I’m shocked they aren’t getting them. Wonder why that is! My local boutique is tiny so they’re not getting them until they move into a larger space.

Not sure if the SF boutique is getting them or not… it's considered a flagship, so they probably are (eventually). But I won't be there until September, and I needed a prezzie. Now.

So I just trotted off to the H website, and, um, I ordered myself a tube of Rose Encens.

 

[Rhl2987]

Not sure if the SF boutique is getting them or not… it's considered a flagship, so they probably are (eventually). But I won't be there until September, and I needed a prezzie. Now.

So I just trotted off to the H website, and, um, I ordered myself a tube of Rose Encens.

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Beautiful! I will be getting Beige Kalahari, Beige Naturel, and this one!

 

[ElainePG]

Beautiful! I will be getting Beige Kalahari, Beige Naturel, and this one!

Have you ordered them from the H site, or are you getting them from your local boutique? Or a different source? I see that some of the other retailers carry them (NM, Saks, etc.) but I wanted to get an orange box in the mail!

 

[baghabitz34]

I've finally reorganized my bags so they're all out of their dust bags and lined up on shelves. (I have to share, they look so pretty ). Then I read on another thread that you shouldn't have the leathers touching each other for prolonged periods of time. Any thoughts on this? I thought if I can see them all every day I may start to decide which ones I can sell, although I'm not sure if it will actually help or not....
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The organization of your closet & the bags, fabulous!

 

[baghabitz34]

For Red Week

Bags
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SLGs (left)and Office accoutrements (right)
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And closeup of the “specials”
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Gorgeous!

 

[baghabitz34]

I have not been doing a great job with SLGs this month - I've been playing around with different bag organization methods and haven't quite settled on a single method, since some bags necessitate a different arrangement. Currently I'm trying Stashio after reading about it in this forum, with a combination of that and other small SLGs.
Bags: 0 in, 0 out
SLGs: 6 in, 0 out
Usage stats:
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Coach Pluto Wristlet (1 day), Polene Numero Un Mini (2 days), Samantha Vega Bijoux Tote (1 day), Laflore Bobobark (4 days), YSL Mini Lou (4 days), Massaccesi Juliet Midi (4 days), Massaccesi Victoria Midi (14 days)

Purple was definitely the winner this month at 18 days of use! Black was next at 8 days, followed by reds (3 days) and lastly yellow at 1 day.

I was able to successfully migrate to a compact wallet and a couple of card holders (one with business cards, the other for miscellaneous loyalty and gift cards) - surprisingly, the wallet was from a new brand to me, Deadly Ponies. It met all of my requirements (full leather interior and exterior, coin pouch with flap closure, zip closure for the wallet, bill pocket wide enough for unfolded bills, 3+ card slots, and not too fat when it has cards/bills/coins/etc inside) and while the leather isn't as luxurious as my Celine long zip and as the LV Victorine I hope to get eventually, but it is certainly one of the most compact of the options I have looked at and it was a great value at less than US$150.

The other SLGs I indulged in are from the new Coach × Disney collection - two round coin purses (Thumper and Aristocats), one wristlet (Pluto), and one coin purse/accessory pouch (101 Dalmatians). I'm also counting a card holder that came free with my Coach purchase - it's got a cute turnlock closure and has the leather flower motif that I like!

Only one of those purchases was intended as a gift, but the others are so delightful and I definitely intend to use them or rotate through them ... I can't imagine being able to zero out my SLGs by the end of the year. That goal might end up being a wash!

Pictured below - my new Pluto wristlet

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The Pluto wristlet is so cute!

 

[baghabitz34]

Feb stats:
0 bags in, 0 bags out
0 SLGs in, 0 SLGs out
0 shoes in, 0 shoes out
1 watch in - Valentines Day gift to myself
Used 15 different bags.
Didn’t finish any books but started reading Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano.

 

[baghabitz34]

My green collection: Ivy green Coach Rogue, moss green Coach Tabby, green MK wristlet trio, LV cosmetic case, green Coach Rexy wallet, green camo pouch.