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

[jill39]

For me, this past year, "sparking joy" was the catalyst for me being able to curate the items in my home instead of being overtaken by clutter. Now I think my mindset is more "mindful spending", which is a big thing for me.. it encompasses a few things, but most importantly--

1. Why do I want to buy this? is it the trends or am I upset about something?
2. Is this something that I would enjoy for the long haul? I try to remind myself that bags (very rarely) go rotten in the same way that fresh groceries can, so I should be mindful of whether or not I want to put my resources into that.

I like the idea of "mindful spending"--and asking those questions. I am going to try this--thank you! I also am becoming more aware before I make any kind of purchase. I did promise myself one bag for my birthday in the spring---but that will be it for me this year.

 

[Annabel Lee]

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'm definitely not a minimalist, but for me, this depends on the bag.

If there's a type of bag I NEED, but my current version isn't working, I prefer to hang onto the current one until I can replace it. (For example, if I need a black work tote but I don't like the one I have, it wouldn't make sense to get rid of mine and then have nothing).

But if I could easily sub out another bag for the same use from what I already own, I prefer to get rid of the "out" first and see if I really even need something else to replace it. Maybe I can get creative and find a new use from a bag I already have. Or maybe I'm just happy with the extra shelf space.

For the "bag I need" category, either approach can make it really hard to not settle when shopping for a replacement. That's either because I did the out first and am now scrambling to find something else, or because I'm sick of using a bag that doesn't work for me, and I'm ready to replace it without being smart about it.

I don't think I'll ever be a minimalist. I don't feel I have to stay at a certain number, but it is important that things are getting used.

I need to join in the freezer/larder challenge. I cleaned out my refrigerator and pantry, getting rid of a bunch of things I'll never use. Now that I don't cook much, there is a lot of stuff in the freezer I need to either use or throw away. It hurts me to throw things away. It's like throwing money away.

Add me to those needing to do the fridge/pantry cleanout. What a great idea for starting out the new year.
Whateve, I totally agree with your philosophy here--I can't self-restrict to a certain number, but I need to be sure the things I have are things I genuinely need.

These Coach bags aren’t from my closet. My mother passed them on to me, and I gave them some TLC. They’re from the mid-90s and both were made in the United States. The black one is an original Willis bag. The brown one was a favorite of my mother’s. I remember she wore that one continuously for several years.
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These are lovely. That Willis style is really coming back around--it's a terrific look.

Book recommendation: The Paris Architect, by Charles Balfoure

It’s about an atheist French architect during the Occupation in Paris during WWII. He grudgingly accepts work from a wealthy Gentile to design ingenious secret hiding places for Jews, all while he and the Gentile work directly with the Reich in designing and building arms factories. As he helps his fellow humans escape death, he learns a lot about himself—-that he has courage despite his immense fear of getting caught and tortured. The book is full of suspense; I even held my breath at some points as I read on to see what happened next.

My handbag today, LV SpeedyB 25:
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Gorgeous bag! And I'm adding The Paris Architect to my reading list.

I weighed the pros and cons to the best of my abilities. The orange perforated piece was purchased by someone close to me while I purchased the green one today. I am happy with these purchases despite the minimal debt I acquired for it (less than $150, so easy to pay off). It, to me, was well worth it.

Sounds like these were well-considered purchases from a great collection. Nice score.

I wore the same bag for a week straight and even on a Sunday at the mall - Alexander McQueen Padlock bag! Ever since the incident in December (I mentioned this in the 2019 thread but I’m still not ready to discuss it), I’ve stayed longer in my bags. And this bag is so versatile! Actually, this shot was today. The gold flats were a last minute change since my original choice (black) didn’t look good. Then I had no time to change my bag, so metals/colors are not in sync. Told myself nobody cares.

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I think your outfit is great. And you don't ever have to share, ever, but I hope things are getting back on track for you.

 

[Cookiefiend]

I wore the same bag for a week straight and even on a Sunday at the mall - Alexander McQueen Padlock bag! Ever since the incident in December (I mentioned this in the 2019 thread but I’m still not ready to discuss it), I’ve stayed longer in my bags. And this bag is so versatile! Actually, this shot was today. The gold flats were a last minute change since my original choice (black) didn’t look good. Then I had no time to change my bag, so metals/colors are not in sync. Told myself nobody cares.

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A great looking and versatile bag is priceless!
I love those shoes.. what brand are they?

 

[msd_bags]

A great looking and versatile bag is priceless!
I love those shoes.. what brand are they?

Thanks Cookie! And shoes are Tory Burch. Forgot the model name though.

 

[ElainePG]

Thanks Cookie! And shoes are Tory Burch. Forgot the model name though.

I love Tory Burch flats. I tend to snap them up when they go on sale.

But (in the spirit of this thread) I own four pairs… burgundy, navy, black, and silver… and that is enough!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Thanks Cookie! And shoes are Tory Burch. Forgot the model name though.

Well - I’m going to have to trot myself down to the mall to check those out! Thank you!

 

[Carrelover]

I like the idea of rediscovering my "old friends" a.k.a already owned bags (I don't usually buy wallet until my current one is well worn, so never a problem there).
Most of those bags "sleeping" in my closet are vintage bags, some exotic, and almost all are evening bags thus they are not exactly daily bag materials.
Although I cannot honestly commit to no bag purchase this year, adding some non-vintage/non-evening bags from my closet to the daily bag rotation should be fun!

 

[ElainePG]

I like the idea of rediscovering my "old friends" a.k.a already owned bags (I don't usually buy wallet until my current one is well worn, so never a problem there).
Most of those bags "sleeping" in my closet are vintage bags, some exotic, and almost all are evening bags thus they are not exactly daily bag materials.
Although I cannot honestly commit to no bag purchase this year, adding some non-vintage/non-evening bags from my closet to the daily bag rotation should be fun!

Keep us posted!

 

[msd_bags]

I love Tory Burch flats. I tend to snap them up when they go on sale.

But (in the spirit of this thread) I own four pairs… burgundy, navy, black, and silver… and that is enough!

Haha, I think I own more than that.

Well - I’m going to have to trot myself down to the mall to check those out! Thank you!

I think I got this pair last year or maybe the year before that. But generally TB flats are great (Elaine agrees) so maybe you can find some other styles if this style is no longer current.

 

[missie1]

So ladies I have returned from Vegas and decided two things. 1. I must get Kelly 32-need to decide on color and leather. 2. I need a Lady Dior. I can so close to purchasing the Dior but I couldn’t decide on the size. The medium I loved handheld but didn’t like it crossbody. The small I loved crossbody but didn’t particularly care for it handheld. Also I couldn’t figure out what color Here are the two mod shots

 

[whateve]

So ladies I have returned from Vegas and decided two things. 1. I must get Kelly 32-need to decide on color and leather. 2. I need a Lady Dior. I can so close to purchasing the Dior but I couldn’t decide on the size. The medium I loved handheld but didn’t like it crossbody. The small I loved crossbody but didn’t particularly care for it handheld. Also I couldn’t figure out what color Here are the two mod shots

I think the medium would be more useful. The openings on Lady Diors are tight. I would try to get one that had the flap top rather than the zipper. I'm intrigued by the matte version with matching hardware. The red is a great pop of color against your clothes. If you wear a lot of black, I would be inclined to get a bright color.

 

[Carrelover]

Keep us posted!

You got it, babe!

 

[dcooney4]

So ladies I have returned from Vegas and decided two things. 1. I must get Kelly 32-need to decide on color and leather. 2. I need a Lady Dior. I can so close to purchasing the Dior but I couldn’t decide on the size. The medium I loved handheld but didn’t like it crossbody. The small I loved crossbody but didn’t particularly care for it handheld. Also I couldn’t figure out what color Here are the two mod shots

I am no help I like them both on you.

 

[SakuraSakura]

I am no help I like them both on you.

That awesome outfit doesn't help my decision either. They both look fantastic.

 

[missie1]

I am no help I like them both on you.

DC,

I feel you that’s why I didn’t buy one. I simply can’t decide.