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

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cowgirlsboots said:
Blue week already... time seems to be flying! I´ll do a search for my blue (vintage) bags sometimes during the week. Would have loved to do it today, but had a bad setback:
I opened a wardrobe I very rarely look into and had to notice a mouse have tried to set camp in there .
Fortunately the rodent must have left before having a family, but it had built a nice nest in one of my Technica boots (no harm done to the boot!) using shreds of some full length dresses that hung to the floor of the wardrobe for padding. I still could cry! The wardrobe had a good cleaning, but 4 of my vintage dresses have major issues now. I spent hours trying to fix a lovely 40ies "Dirndl" and still have not finished the job.

Of course I checked the adjacent shelves where some my bags sit, too- no traces of mice- sigh of relief!
The beast must have loved the peace behind closed doors (and a big crack in the rear wall of the wardrobe for easy access) . I´m tempted to remove the doors, now.
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Nightmare! Poor you. Glad you got it out and hope you can get your poor dresses sorted.

I have some experience with these blighters living in a house built in the 1800s. We completely renovated when we moved in as it needed a huge amount of work (living with my folks for 4 months and spending all that money on the house = no bag buying!). A year later a mouse under the floors ate through one of our central heating pipes! Cost a fortune to take up my solid oak flooring to fix! They can eat through anything! Fortunately they don’t seem to be able to get into the house. We had it all checked and I’m sure my cats would make short work of them if they did!

The best advice I got at the times was to fill any holes with wire wool (from a DIY store) before blocking them up as it’s about the only thing they can’t chew! Good luck with the fight!
 
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Rhl2987 said:
Ladies, I wanted to come here to share a purchase that I’m torn about but am 90% certain I will not follow through with. I tried this Chanel mini yesterday at the mall and I fell in love with the adjustable chain. I wear my Chanel 19 the most of all my bags (it’s an actual daily wearer to take my daughter to daycare, run errands, etc), and I know I would use this often. I do already have a number of small sized bags, but only the mini Lindy is black. I love this bag and am feeling pangs about not getting it, but I also know that I don’t need it and I’d rather just spend my money at H.
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This is nice and the adjustable chain is cool, I love a classic with a twist. Frankly, I doubt you’d ever regret this purchase. Bad advice I know, but, cannot you dispose of one or two of your other small bags? In and out is the best alternative to not buying I think. Or just focus on what you want from Hermes an don’t go to the mall for a while...
 
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cowgirlsboots said:
Blue week already... time seems to be flying! I´ll do a search for my blue (vintage) bags sometimes during the week. Would have loved to do it today, but had a bad setback:
I opened a wardrobe I very rarely look into and had to notice a mouse have tried to set camp in there .
Fortunately the rodent must have left before having a family, but it had built a nice nest in one of my Technica boots (no harm done to the boot!) using shreds of some full length dresses that hung to the floor of the wardrobe for padding. I still could cry! The wardrobe had a good cleaning, but 4 of my vintage dresses have major issues now. I spent hours trying to fix a lovely 40ies "Dirndl" and still have not finished the job.

Of course I checked the adjacent shelves where some my bags sit, too- no traces of mice- sigh of relief!
The beast must have loved the peace behind closed doors (and a big crack in the rear wall of the wardrobe for easy access) . I´m tempted to remove the doors, now.
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OMG that’s terrible... can’t you cover the hole?
 
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muchstuff said:
I've been quietly working on my closet and have listed a Coach and a Chanel today. Getting down to bags I won't part with, at least for now. I'm listing bags that don't feel quite as right as some of the others I have, even if they're lovely to look at. However I seem to be buying replacements as fast I'm listing them so I'm not quite sure I have the hang of this yet :lol:.
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There will be a saturation point, when you wouldn’t be thinking of further purchases! In the past years, we’ve talked on the thread about not settling. We wait until we find the right one. Just my thoughts on this. :flowers:

cowgirlsboots said:
Blue week already... time seems to be flying! I´ll do a search for my blue (vintage) bags sometimes during the week. Would have loved to do it today, but had a bad setback:
I opened a wardrobe I very rarely look into and had to notice a mouse have tried to set camp in there .
Fortunately the rodent must have left before having a family, but it had built a nice nest in one of my Technica boots (no harm done to the boot!) using shreds of some full length dresses that hung to the floor of the wardrobe for padding. I still could cry! The wardrobe had a good cleaning, but 4 of my vintage dresses have major issues now. I spent hours trying to fix a lovely 40ies "Dirndl" and still have not finished the job.

Of course I checked the adjacent shelves where some my bags sit, too- no traces of mice- sigh of relief!
The beast must have loved the peace behind closed doors (and a big crack in the rear wall of the wardrobe for easy access) . I´m tempted to remove the doors, now.
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Sorry about your rodent woes!
Rhl2987 said:
Ladies, I wanted to come here to share a purchase that I’m torn about but am 90% certain I will not follow through with. I tried this Chanel mini yesterday at the mall and I fell in love with the adjustable chain. I wear my Chanel 19 the most of all my bags (it’s an actual daily wearer to take my daughter to daycare, run errands, etc), and I know I would use this often. I do already have a number of small sized bags, but only the mini Lindy is black. I love this bag and am feeling pangs about not getting it, but I also know that I don’t need it and I’d rather just spend my money at H.
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Don’t buy if you have other bags you can use.:smile: Be strong!
 
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cowgirlsboots said:
Blue week already... time seems to be flying! I´ll do a search for my blue (vintage) bags sometimes during the week. Would have loved to do it today, but had a bad setback:
I opened a wardrobe I very rarely look into and had to notice a mouse have tried to set camp in there .
Fortunately the rodent must have left before having a family, but it had built a nice nest in one of my Technica boots (no harm done to the boot!) using shreds of some full length dresses that hung to the floor of the wardrobe for padding. I still could cry! The wardrobe had a good cleaning, but 4 of my vintage dresses have major issues now. I spent hours trying to fix a lovely 40ies "Dirndl" and still have not finished the job.

Of course I checked the adjacent shelves where some my bags sit, too- no traces of mice- sigh of relief!
The beast must have loved the peace behind closed doors (and a big crack in the rear wall of the wardrobe for easy access) . I´m tempted to remove the doors, now.
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Oh dear!! I’m so sorry to hear that! Please let us know if you’re able to salvage your dresses!
 
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Uptown Luxer said:
Totally understand! I was feeling that way towards a Louis Vuitton bag that I saw. I told my SA no and put a reminder on my phone to fast handbags and focus on Hermès. I feel like I can never get the freaking bag because I get off track. So this year I started focusing on my relationship with my Hermès SA and not allow anymore distractions. It is so hard, I know! Focus on the goal!!! You can do it
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Thank you!! I definitely struggle with the one in one out. I could trade out my first mini Roulis for this bag... so we’ll see what I end up doing!
 
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doni said:
This is nice and the adjustable chain is cool, I love a classic with a twist. Frankly, I doubt you’d ever regret this purchase. Bad advice I know, but, cannot you dispose of one or two of your other small bags? In and out is the best alternative to not buying I think. Or just focus on what you want from Hermes an don’t go to the mall for a while...
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It is good advice. Thank you. I will either not buy it, or I will sell my first mini Roulis if I get this!
 
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cowgirlsboots said:
Good luck and congratulations on your motivation and drive! I agree this thead is very good at confronting us with our shopping habbits! I managed to stay away from two saddlebags on ebay this week-end, though I could almost have justified the prices they went for. !) I don´t need one 2) they were not typical Galliano designs... No!
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Well done!
 
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muchstuff said:
I've been quietly working on my closet and have listed a Coach and a Chanel today. Getting down to bags I won't part with, at least for now. I'm listing bags that don't feel quite as right as some of the others I have, even if they're lovely to look at. However I seem to be buying replacements as fast I'm listing them so I'm not quite sure I have the hang of this yet :lol:.
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We all have to start somewhere - good for you on listing 2 bags! I hope they sell quickly!
If your replacements are exactly what you were looking for (not settling) - you're doing it right!
cowgirlsboots said:
Blue week already... time seems to be flying! I´ll do a search for my blue (vintage) bags sometimes during the week. Would have loved to do it today, but had a bad setback:
I opened a wardrobe I very rarely look into and had to notice a mouse have tried to set camp in there .
Fortunately the rodent must have left before having a family, but it had built a nice nest in one of my Technica boots (no harm done to the boot!) using shreds of some full length dresses that hung to the floor of the wardrobe for padding. I still could cry! The wardrobe had a good cleaning, but 4 of my vintage dresses have major issues now. I spent hours trying to fix a lovely 40ies "Dirndl" and still have not finished the job.

Of course I checked the adjacent shelves where some my bags sit, too- no traces of mice- sigh of relief!
The beast must have loved the peace behind closed doors (and a big crack in the rear wall of the wardrobe for easy access) . I´m tempted to remove the doors, now.
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AUGHHH! Mice - wee wicked devils!
I had a similar issue (and with a formal dress too!) but I had to get rid of the dress. I could have shortened it but then it wouldn't have looked right.
Rhl2987 said:
Wore this little one today while running errands!
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It's gorgeous!
More bags said:
My blue bags,
2020
  • Hermes So Kelly Eclat 22 Bleu Saphir/Bleu Izmir Taurillon Clemence
  • Marc by Marc Jacobs Electric Stage Blue Natasha
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Beautiful blues!
We rarely hear about the So Kelly - how do you like it? I've looked at them but thought they might be too deep and I'd lose things in the bottom of the bag - even with pouches!
Rhl2987 said:
Ladies, I wanted to come here to share a purchase that I’m torn about but am 90% certain I will not follow through with. I tried this Chanel mini yesterday at the mall and I fell in love with the adjustable chain. I wear my Chanel 19 the most of all my bags (it’s an actual daily wearer to take my daughter to daycare, run errands, etc), and I know I would use this often. I do already have a number of small sized bags, but only the mini Lindy is black. I love this bag and am feeling pangs about not getting it, but I also know that I don’t need it and I’d rather just spend my money at H.
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It's lovely… but if you don't need it and you'd rather be at H…
I'd pass myself.
momasaurus said:
Thank you, Cookie. I now understand the appeal of the Garden Party. I have been having green lust, and this was ridiculously low priced.
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Do tell - I'm all ears about the Garden Party love. I have resisted because I don't think I'd like a tote that is arm carry only.
I am also having green lust - must be something in the water?
 
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