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

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#2,806
ElainePG said:
Is anyone else getting sick and tired of singing "Happy Birthday" (twice, yet!) a million times a day, to ensure that you're washing your hands for a minimum of 20 seconds?

Here's a free link to a web site which creates a handwashing routine from any song you select. You have to know the song title and artist, or you can choose "custom" and write your own song! The program generates a poster which can then be printed and hung up next to your sink.

Here's the link to the web site: https://washyourlyrics.com

And (and I do realize this totally reveals my age!) here's the poster I'll be taping up next to the kitchen sink tomorrow. The song is "Doo Wah Diddy," by Manfred Mann. It's a very silly song. But it's got a good beat, and you can dance to it. :biggrin:

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I have always used the opening of Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking aria (Verdi). So appropriate also.
 
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Sparkletastic said:
My black bags have gone through crazy change. I don’t own any of the ones I owned in 2016.:shocked:

2016:
  • Prada Bauletto in nero saffiano w/ghw
  • Monika Chiang black leather and pony hair bucket w/shw
  • Dior Soft tote in black patent leather w/shw
  • Chanel Jumbo black patent classic single flap w/shw
  • Proenza Schouler black leather small courier with mixed shw/ghw
  • Micheal Kors Leigh black goatskin w/shw
  • Urban Expressions Faux Alligator clutch
  • Michael Kors Mini Hamilton Crossbody black w/shw
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  • Louis Vuitton LockMe II BB in black / shw
  • Fendi Large By The Way in black / shw
  • Jimmy Choo Raven in black / shw
  • Max Mara Large Whitney in black / shw
  • Saint Laurent Mono Cabas in black / black hw
  • Dior Ltd Edition Studded So Black WOC
  • Chanel City Rock Shopper Tote in black w/shw
  • Saint Laurent Lou Camera Bag in black w/black hw
View attachment 4695065View attachment 4695069Can you tell I’m enjoying the black bags with black hardware trend. :lol: Even though almost a third of my bags are black, I’m ok with that because I wear each of them a LOT! And I get bored with black bags easily so I need variety.

The only bag I miss is my Prada Bauletto. Love how sleek that bag is. But, I didn’t wear her that often. :shrugs:

Despite all the change, my black bags are the only color I still need to actively curate. I want to replace my Fendi BTW in the next year or two. I’ve worn this bag over 100 times since I bought it 4 years ago. :faints: And, except for a little bit of slouching, it still looks almost new. That means it was a great purchase!! But, I’m tired of it. So, I’m on the look out for a super practical, super durable, good looking everyday bag. If they ever make the Prada double zip bag in black with shw, I’m getting it in a heartbeat.

I also plan to get three other back bags:
a dressy-ish medium sized flap bag (likely either the Chanel Boy or Chanel SF jumbo), a “proper”, sophisticated arm carry / top handle bag (no idea what that will be) and a swap out for my Chanel tote. I love the look of this tote but want something a little lighter with more capacity for travel. A bonus would be a pretty little black bag with ghw but, that isn’t something I’m actively looking for.
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I like the changes you've made! Everything looks a bit more elegant, if that's OK to say.
 
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Sparkletastic said:
My black bags have gone through crazy change. I don’t own any of the ones I owned in 2016.:shocked:

2016:
  • Prada Bauletto in nero saffiano w/ghw
  • Monika Chiang black leather and pony hair bucket w/shw
  • Dior Soft tote in black patent leather w/shw
  • Chanel Jumbo black patent classic single flap w/shw
  • Proenza Schouler black leather small courier with mixed shw/ghw
  • Micheal Kors Leigh black goatskin w/shw
  • Urban Expressions Faux Alligator clutch
  • Michael Kors Mini Hamilton Crossbody black w/shw
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  • Louis Vuitton LockMe II BB in black / shw
  • Fendi Large By The Way in black / shw
  • Jimmy Choo Raven in black / shw
  • Max Mara Large Whitney in black / shw
  • Saint Laurent Mono Cabas in black / black hw
  • Dior Ltd Edition Studded So Black WOC
  • Chanel City Rock Shopper Tote in black w/shw
  • Saint Laurent Lou Camera Bag in black w/black hw
View attachment 4695065View attachment 4695069Can you tell I’m enjoying the black bags with black hardware trend. :lol: Even though almost a third of my bags are black, I’m ok with that because I wear each of them a LOT! And I get bored with black bags easily so I need variety.

The only bag I miss is my Prada Bauletto. Love how sleek that bag is. But, I didn’t wear her that often. :shrugs:

Despite all the change, my black bags are the only color I still need to actively curate. I want to replace my Fendi BTW in the next year or two. I’ve worn this bag over 100 times since I bought it 4 years ago. :faints: And, except for a little bit of slouching, it still looks almost new. That means it was a great purchase!! But, I’m tired of it. So, I’m on the look out for a super practical, super durable, good looking everyday bag. If they ever make the Prada double zip bag in black with shw, I’m getting it in a heartbeat.

I also plan to get three other back bags:
a dressy-ish medium sized flap bag (likely either the Chanel Boy or Chanel SF jumbo), a “proper”, sophisticated arm carry / top handle bag (no idea what that will be) and a swap out for my Chanel tote. I love the look of this tote but want something a little lighter with more capacity for travel. A bonus would be a pretty little black bag with ghw but, that isn’t something I’m actively looking for.
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Lovely black bags, I’m still a huge fan of the black bag!
What if you put your Fendi ‘away’ for a bit? You might find that you’re not tired of it any more?
Sparkletastic said:
What a little cutie!
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I love this darling yellow bag - so cheerful!
And thank you for your kind words!
 
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Sparkletastic said:
I’m glad you have the things you need! I’m pretty deeply stocked in general so I haven’t had any concerns. The only thing I would like to have and can’t find is bread. But, that is probably ok. I don’t need to eat it and Mr. S doesn’t want it. Lol!
I have cookbooks from my granny with her notes in them. I’d never give them up. I also have some others I’ve collected over the years. I actually prefer cookbooks because I’m always multi tasking on my phone and it’s a paid to toggle back and forth between a recipe and something else I’m doing.
I’ve been doing that too. So far I’ve made white chicken chili, red beans & sausage, cheeseburger macaroni and spaghetti sauce. I also brined / marinated several meats. And, I cooked and portioned off recipe components (sausage and hamburger crumbles, sautéed onions & garlic, etc.) My freezer is getting pretty happy.

Mr. S is still experimenting with cocktails. He crafted a pretty gin and tonic for me. I’ve never had one before. It’s tasty but definitely a sloooooow sipping drink - not because it has a lot of alcohol but because it’s carbonated. I’ve been nursing it for over 2 hours now. :lol:View attachment 4694887
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that looks delish! i'd love tp have one of those!
Sparkletastic said:
Lol! Nope. Engineer / IT geek. But, his hobby is making craft cocktails and they’re always super yummy as well as beautiful. I keep telling him he should start an insta / YouTube channel.
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He definitely should! i'd follow alon!
Sparkletastic said:
I’m going to try to catch up on the color showcase. My 4 year handbag journey has been about upgrading and streamlining my collection to be both more aesthetically pleasing and more practical. No closet museum pieces. :giggle:

2016:
  • Chanel 10C Red Caviar Jumbo Classic Single Flap /shw
  • •Prada Fuoco Saffiano Double Zip Tote w/ghw
  • •Gucci Red Leather Small Soho Shoulder w/ghw
  • Angela T Red Croc Embossed Leather Clutch with Wrist Strap w/shw
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Still have the sofa but, none of the bags survived the last 4 years. :lol:

2020:
  • Chanel Red Lamb Jumbo Classic Double Flap w/shw
  • Trussardi Red Mini Lovy
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I’m super happy with the changes I’ve made. I sold the Chanel SF and replaced it with the DF because I didn’t like the SF’s caviar leather - muuuuuch prefer lamb for this color. I miss the Prada’s usefulness but, it was just the wrong color. I’d LOVE to have this in black with shw but they only make it with shw. I still love the idea of the Gucci but, I never reached for it. The drop was a little off for me. When I wore it, it fell just above my elbow. I prefer just at / above hip for a shoulder bag.

I adore red bags but, I don’t see me buying another. I’m very happy and content with what I have.
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Sparkletastic said:
Orange & Yellow Bags
Beautiful!
2016:
Dooney & Bourke Alto Evelina Tote in orangeView attachment 46949052020:
Miss Dior Sliding Chain Shoulder Bag in yellow Lambskin with ghwView attachment 4694904
I liked the look of the orange D&B. But the hardware was cheaply made and several people had problems with it breaking so it had to go.

I am a Miss Dior Sliding Chain bag fanatic and literally squealed and shrieked when I found this bag resale for 1/6th of retail in near pristine condition. Every time I wear this bag, I feel happy.
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Very nice collection! i like how you don't have emotional attachment to your bags and you can easily sell what does not work for you.

dcooney4 said:
I love how you have curated your bags over the years to such a stunning collection. Well done.
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i agree!
momasaurus said:
Here hospitals are begging for masks for health professionals!
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This makes me really sad..
 
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So, I read through all 188 pages of this thread, and I hope it's ok to join in, even though it's nearly April now. I need these kinds of thread to help me keep my mind when I just want to buy and also to hopefully bring my collection down closer to a number I feel is more reasonable.

Probably my biggest hurdle in regards to purchasing is that when something gets in my head, I can become borderline obsessive with it, and I haven't figure out how to get it out of my head other than to just buy it already. This is unfortunate because I seem to only have about a 50% success rate in the purchase working out for me. I do research my purchases a great deal, but I also have the wonderfully-awful ability to rationalize and convince myself into a purchase - even when I know there are things that probably won't work for me. I haven't figured out how to work through this yet, but I really need to because it just isn't a fiscally great way to do things. :-s

My biggest hurdles in downsizing are sentimental attachments, the fact that I just love too many things, and a huge case of the "what ifs". I've done really well with listing a TON of bags to sell - ones that I didn't love. But I'm left with approx. 40 bags in my collection (including clutches, not including foldable totes like Longchamp or beach bags), which is more than I want. I can't seem to figure out where or how to downsize further though because I love what I have left.

Seems silly to be thinking of these things in the midst of all the uncertainty and concern in the world, but in the mess of thoughts tumbling around in my head these days, this remains a part of them. Sending well-wishes to you all. I hope you are all staying as safe as possible.
 
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dramaprincess713 said:
So, I read through all 188 pages of this thread, and I hope it's ok to join in, even though it's nearly April now. I need these kinds of thread to help me keep my mind when I just want to buy and also to hopefully bring my collection down closer to a number I feel is more reasonable.

Probably my biggest hurdle in regards to purchasing is that when something gets in my head, I can become borderline obsessive with it, and I haven't figure out how to get it out of my head other than to just buy it already. This is unfortunate because I seem to only have about a 50% success rate in the purchase working out for me. I do research my purchases a great deal, but I also have the wonderfully-awful ability to rationalize and convince myself into a purchase - even when I know there are things that probably won't work for me. I haven't figured out how to work through this yet, but I really need to because it just isn't a fiscally great way to do things. :-s

My biggest hurdles in downsizing are sentimental attachments, the fact that I just love too many things, and a huge case of the "what ifs". I've done really well with listing a TON of bags to sell - ones that I didn't love. But I'm left with approx. 40 bags in my collection (including clutches, not including foldable totes like Longchamp or beach bags), which is more than I want. I can't seem to figure out where or how to downsize further though because I love what I have left.

Seems silly to be thinking of these things in the midst of all the uncertainty and concern in the world, but in the mess of thoughts tumbling around in my head these days, this remains a part of them. Sending well-wishes to you all. I hope you are all staying as safe as possible.
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"Probably my biggest hurdle in regards to purchasing is that when something gets in my head, I can become borderline obsessive with it, and I haven't figure out how to get it out of my head other than to just buy it already."
THIS. You're not alone, I suspect many of us have the same issue. In the midst of the world insanity going on I'm obsessing about a Celine phantom cabas, even though I currently have two bags held up in the US that I won't be able to access until the border reopens. Plus we have no income at this time and have to help our two kids with living expenses as they have no jobs at the moment either. Handbag addiction is real...:panic:
 
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So here´s the Queen of closet museum pieces starting into black bag week...

very brittle small leather handbag from the 30ies
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2 little faux leather handbags from the 40ies
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50ies evening bags
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One of my favouritites! 50ies Goldpfeil handbag.It goes so well with everything and fits a lot while still being a smaller size:
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Entering the 60ies: this one might the best quality handbag I own. The photos don´t do it justice and being a bit dusty and still in need of a lot of tlc doesn´t make it better... German Seeger handbag.

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And the last one for this post: maybe the most unusal bag I own! I think this one is from the 60ies. The maker could be "Fortuna", a company I couldn´t find any information on.
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The bag has many issues (the dust the least tricky!) and undergone lots of structural repairs including welding of the fasteners during its life. The oval handle is made of some kind of plastic that starts feeling brittle- definetely one for the wardrobe museum. I wouldn´t dare wear it. It´s a Janus´ head with two faces.

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dramaprincess713 said:
So, I read through all 188 pages of this thread, and I hope it's ok to join in, even though it's nearly April now. I need these kinds of thread to help me keep my mind when I just want to buy and also to hopefully bring my collection down closer to a number I feel is more reasonable.

Probably my biggest hurdle in regards to purchasing is that when something gets in my head, I can become borderline obsessive with it, and I haven't figure out how to get it out of my head other than to just buy it already. This is unfortunate because I seem to only have about a 50% success rate in the purchase working out for me. I do research my purchases a great deal, but I also have the wonderfully-awful ability to rationalize and convince myself into a purchase - even when I know there are things that probably won't work for me. I haven't figured out how to work through this yet, but I really need to because it just isn't a fiscally great way to do things. :-s

My biggest hurdles in downsizing are sentimental attachments, the fact that I just love too many things, and a huge case of the "what ifs". I've done really well with listing a TON of bags to sell - ones that I didn't love. But I'm left with approx. 40 bags in my collection (including clutches, not including foldable totes like Longchamp or beach bags), which is more than I want. I can't seem to figure out where or how to downsize further though because I love what I have left.

Seems silly to be thinking of these things in the midst of all the uncertainty and concern in the world, but in the mess of thoughts tumbling around in my head these days, this remains a part of them. Sending well-wishes to you all. I hope you are all staying as safe as possible.
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Welcome to the group. I find focusing on my bags is a great stress reliever as this is something I can have control over.
 
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