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

[Gabs007]

I always wanted a mannequin when I was selling off all my clothes. I was really gutted when I missed out on two, one from DH's workplace and another being sold right under my nose at work and I saw it too late.
They make so much difference, my photos never showed the items well, let alone at their best. I'm sure I'd have got so much more money for all my stuff if it had been on a mannequin
Glad to say most of the clothes have gone now after a long 3 year campaign so much hassle, it taught me a good lesson and I haven't bought anything other than total essentials that needed replacing for over 2 years and I'm still shopping my own wardrobe I've even found a small drawer full of brand new panties and underwear with tags on recently.

I'm planning a KonMari day tomorrow, I've found her ideas very helpful but I've never actually dumped the whole lot on the bed and had a sort out...............a very daunting task but maybe good fun

Those tailor dummies are quite good, they don't have arms, but they are really cheap, not the most stable items (my cat shredded most of them) they are just a torso on a stand with a covering, they work quite well if you don't have a mannequin, not just for displaying clothes but also for sorting out the wardrobe. You know the jacket or top you always keep because you bought it because it might go together with.... Put it on it, makes parting with them so much easier if you see it. The trick is, you see it, you take the pictures, you put them up for sale or into a box marked for "Pictures and sales" - if you plan to sell it later, you never ever get around to it.

 

[dcooney4]

I am happy to report I sold another bag. I just need the momentum to keep going so I stay on track!

Woohoo ! That's awesome.

 

[doni]

For me, it's underwear and sweatpants. I have more than enough but that's what I always end up buying. I could use a lightweight jacket and a new raincoat but I don't work very hard to find them.

I don't get the sweatpants, but underwear, come on, us girls should never run out of panties, bras, camisoles, bodystockings, etc....

Funny how we are all different in our obsessions! I do not believe I own sweatpants...
As for underwear, I kondo’ed it to the extreme once and my lingerie drawer has stayed minimal since. For example I only own two pairs of plain black tights (and one has been stolen by my teenage daughter over Xmas). I reckon if they break I just go and get another pair.

 

[missie1]

Going to Vegas today and I’m only taking 1 Chanel flap and one clutch for evening. I will be gone 4 days So this is excellent. I am however packing 4 pairs of shoes.

 

[Gabs007]

Funny how we are all different in our obsessions! I do not believe I own sweatpants...
As for underwear, I kondo’ed it to the extreme once and my lingerie drawer has stayed minimal since. For example I only own two pairs of plain black tights (and one has been stolen by my teenage daughter over Xmas). I reckon if they break I just go and get another pair.

I love the Wolfords and some of them are hard to come by, in the past I have been "stockpiling"

 

[momasaurus]

@Mulberrygal @foxgal we got this in the bag, pun intended. The bags unfit for me are not really selling very fast (took me 5 months to move 1 and 4 for the other). But I think if we have patience, it will pay off. I did gift 2 to my mom, cause I prefer that over getting $40 for a $900 bag or something like that.

Ok. I've minted the new year with a new bag! Got it for a great price ($35usd). I've been looking for a good bucket bag and this seems to fit the bill in terms of looks and size. I haven't seen it in person, so we will see if this gamble pays off.

I love the giant zipper. Just the right amount of hardware, I think. Congrats!

 

[momasaurus]

Great Goals for 2020! I hope to emulate some of your goals for 2020:

• Edit my belongings to what I love, use and find beautiful
• Use and enjoy what I choose to keep, shop my closet
• Reduce my possessions, I have enough
• Be selective, thoughtful and mindful for things I purchase
• Continue to put perceived wants on a 30 Day Delayed Gratification List
• Continue practicing a 1 in 1 or more out policy.

I have began doing capsule wardrobes in 2014 to hone in on my personal style. Now that I figured out what my personal style is, I find that I buy a lot less. I tend to buy what suits me. I add very few items in my closet, and when I do buy items it's mostly to replenish basics such as T-shirts etc..I'm the same way with my jewelry, i have a small, well curated collection although i have 2 new pieces i'd like to add in the future.
Bags: since getting into Hermes back in 2016, I sold off all of my bags with the exception of 2 LV GM Neverfulls that i use for travel only. I have a 10 handbag rule that i need for my lifestyle. I currently have and use frequently
32cm Kelly black GHW
30cm Black Birkin PHW
45cm Double sens gold/orange
38cm rouge vif trim 1
for 2020 I would like to add 1-2 bags
I want to add a bolide 35cm in a dark neutral colour. i will be going the pre-loved route as i did with all of my Hermes bags, as this size in the Bolide is harder to find new and the savings is great pre-loved. I rented an evelyne PM black PHW from bag borrow and steal as an experiment. I wanted to make sure the bag worked with my lifestyle before i bought it, and I loved it! this bag will be perfect for weekends running errands while i need my hands free. I will probably get this new as the savings in Paris is significantly cheaper! I plan to add a clutch at some point, but at this stage in my life i don't have a clutch life. I wish everyone success in their 2020 goals!

What color are you thinking of for the evelyne? There are so many possibilities!

 

[momasaurus]

I had the black phase since my teenage days, about a decade before I lived in NYC, I moved away from the black hair because it aged me too much, and my normal ginger (though in the US it is more charmingly called strawberry blonde) the white doesn't really show up as much as when it's light roots, before I decided to ditch the colour, I moaned to hubby "I can remember when I used to colour my hair for fun" but the black clothes, can't shake that, I might on occasion be very colourful and wear jeans (but usually black too) and different coloured sweater, but with work wear, suits and dresses, or designer tops, if it is not black, I just don't tend to reach for it. Hubby said he was totally shocked that my wedding dress was a nude shade Herve Leger (we just did the trip to the registry office and then party, no big do) he fully expected me to wear something black and I planned to, but a friend and PR client thought this was outrageous and gifted me the dress, and because it was so gorgeous I wore it. Still have not cleaned it because the 2 Dobies we had at the time jumped up on me and left foot prints on it... Since they have passed away, it's their legacy dress

I love everything about this post!

 

[foxgal]

Thought this would fit into my 2020 goals

 

[sexycombover]

Sincere question for a person who is failing to be a proper minimalist.

When you do the one in one out rule, do you do the out first and then the in, or vice versa?

PS as people keep adding and updating more goals, it is giving me motivation to stay strong!

 

[dcooney4]

Yesterday I finally broke out the Coach Dreamer bag Dh got me for Christmas. I have to say it is very nicely made and I love the outside hidden pockets .

 

[dcooney4]

Sincere question for a person who is failing to be a proper minimalist.

When you do the one in one out rule, do you do the out first and then the in, or vice versa?

PS as people keep adding and updating more goals, it is giving me motivation to stay strong!

I used to buy first and then get rid of something. Now I just get rid of stuff first and hold the money till I see something I love. For me it means no guilt or over stuffed closets. Whatever works best for you is the way to go.

 

[Cookiefiend]

Yesterday I finally broke out the Coach Dreamer bag Dh got me for Christmas. I have to say it is very nicely made and I love the outside hidden pockets .

Very pretty color - do you find it heavy though?

 

[More bags]

This year my goal is to achieve a workable small collection. I don't want to keep bags I don't use, I've hung onto them for far too long. This goes for scarves too.
In fairness I thought I did have that a few years ago but I unexpectedly lost my job which changed my life and use of bags enormously. After a wind down of a couple of part time jobs for a year I'm now enjoying a life of leisure. That means all my larger work bags were made redundant too. I also walk practically everywhere so I very rarely carry any of my larger casual bags. I rectified this slightly last year, purchasing 1 LV backpack, 4 cross body..........but there is still a lot of work to be done.

For the first time in years I've totted up and made an assessment -

My collection is now down to 20 bags, a small collection to some but large to others. It's obviously personal to each individual needs, lifestyle, space, finances etc
Bags (20)
8 - never carry
4 - carry regular
1 - special occasions
6 - outings, holidays
1 - ?

Scarves (42)
Working on what to do with these

SLG
3 - large wallets (1 not used)
3 - small coin purses
2 - card holders
3 - pouch (unused)
Other pouches, make up bags, etc

I've at least made a start and identified the problem I'd like to and need to move on at least the 8 I don't use but I do find it difficult.........some I think maybe I'll use again but don't, most I know I'll lose too much money on and that hurts. ........I can find plenty of reasons not to


I'm also doing a "No Spend Year" and declaring war on any extras or more "stuff" that aren't needed within a strict budget I've created which applies to everything. I'm continuing my "no more stuff, more journeys" philosophy............plenty of trips, holidays and adventures have been booked to balance the scales

I've started with a January, shop my own freezer/larder This means a very low spend for Jan groceries with the benefit of having clear cupboards and freezer.
I had a lot of success last year with shopping my own wardrobes and I will continue not to buy ANY new clothes unless something needs to be replaced.
I failed miserably with shoes though ........so I'm not buying any at all this year.

I think most of us buy far too much, we are tempted by adverts, sales, Black Friday etc I watched the Maria Kondo "Tiding Up" last year for the first time and was horrified how much excesses people actually had, it made me think I was a minimalist at least my floor space is free.

Outstanding analysis Mulberrygal! I am sorry to hear about your job loss, however, congratulations now on moving on to a life of leisure. I am also working on depleting the freezer this month, so I can support you on the shop the larder/freezer challenge. Good wishes to you on achieving your goals!

 

[More bags]

Great Goals for 2020! I hope to emulate some of your goals for 2020:

• Edit my belongings to what I love, use and find beautiful
• Use and enjoy what I choose to keep, shop my closet
• Reduce my possessions, I have enough
• Be selective, thoughtful and mindful for things I purchase
• Continue to put perceived wants on a 30 Day Delayed Gratification List
• Continue practicing a 1 in 1 or more out policy.

I have began doing capsule wardrobes in 2014 to hone in on my personal style. Now that I figured out what my personal style is, I find that I buy a lot less. I tend to buy what suits me. I add very few items in my closet, and when I do buy items it's mostly to replenish basics such as T-shirts etc..I'm the same way with my jewelry, i have a small, well curated collection although i have 2 new pieces i'd like to add in the future.
Bags: since getting into Hermes back in 2016, I sold off all of my bags with the exception of 2 LV GM Neverfulls that i use for travel only. I have a 10 handbag rule that i need for my lifestyle. I currently have and use frequently
32cm Kelly black GHW
30cm Black Birkin PHW
45cm Double sens gold/orange
38cm rouge vif trim 1
for 2020 I would like to add 1-2 bags
I want to add a bolide 35cm in a dark neutral colour. i will be going the pre-loved route as i did with all of my Hermes bags, as this size in the Bolide is harder to find new and the savings is great pre-loved. I rented an evelyne PM black PHW from bag borrow and steal as an experiment. I wanted to make sure the bag worked with my lifestyle before i bought it, and I loved it! this bag will be perfect for weekends running errands while i need my hands free. I will probably get this new as the savings in Paris is significantly cheaper! I plan to add a clutch at some point, but at this stage in my life i don't have a clutch life. I wish everyone success in their 2020 goals!

Thanks keodi! That’s awesome! I am impressed with the clarity of your vision for your handbag collection and that you’ve been doing capsule wardrobes successfully for so long!
I love my Bolide (31) and Evelyne PM, they are both beautiful and practical bags. Best wishes on your acquisition plans and on your wardrobe goals!