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

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I don't do this but probably should. I find myself drawn to the same colors over and over.

But that can be ok if those are the colors you wear. For example, I wouldn’t get any benefit from buying a purple bag or orange bag - even if it was gorgeous - because I don’t want to wear those colors. I thought I’d get wear out of my ivory bag and found that color was a bust despite being a neutral. So sometimes sticking with what works is a good thing.
 
Today’s bag is my LV Lock Me Bucket Noir - I’ve carried it 4 times this month
Here we’re heading out for the day:
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And what’s inside:
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We took an Uber to the office today because we have a Krug dinner to attend tonight and didn’t want both cars downtown (I hate parking at this particular restaurant - stresses me out), now she’s sitting prettily on my desk. Later she will hopefully avoid getting Champagne spilled on her! View attachment 4653329
I also noticed a front corner has a bit of wear, before I put her away I’ll polish that up a bit!
Ummm, love that contrast color interior!!! (bucket bag yeehaw..add that to list of bags that work for me) ...but back to you. Aren’t you going to show your SLG’s ? Please? :flowers: And do I spy Tous les Bateaux?
 
I´d suggest these shoes and purse for my spider alter ego :smile: :

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Oh oh...love those shoes! :love: are they comfortable?


My trainer has told me to get rid of all my shoes not shaped like my foot. Wut?
And to eliminate all sugar. Uh?
Ok so I have reluctantly gotten rid of beautiful pairs that don’t feel good before I even take a step:crybaby:Actually, I keep trying them for about 2 weeks, hoping that they suddenly become comfortable..so far no dice.
 
I’ve been much busier at work since middle of last year. I didn’t share it then, but I got promoted! So more responsibility. And a little less time for bags and tpf. But still managed some purchases. :biggrin:

Cute bag!

Wishing you and your family good health!

I like A Day in My Purse! :smile:

Oh no, sad to hear you’re not in love with this Fendi!! You had a great review for it in the past.
Congratulations on your promotion msd!
 
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So sorry your family has been sick with one thing or another. It's hard when your little one keeps bringing ugh bugs home from daycare. :yucky:

As for staying on track with purchases, I've been doing two things this year. The first is staying away from shopping sites. That helps a LOT! I only go to a shopping site if there is something in particular that I really, really, really am interested in. (Like, my full-sized clothes steamer died after six years of almost-daily use. :annoyed: So yesterday I spent a number of hours on line, researching garmet steamers. But I don't think of that as surfing: a garment steamer is pretty much a necessity for me.)

Also, I started a spreadsheet to track all my non-consumable purchases for the year. (Except books. I mean, let's not go overboard here!!!) Anything I buy that doesn't get used up, I'm forcing myself to post on the spreadsheet. Just knowing that if I buy it, I have to take the extra step of posting it, psychologicallyis helping to keep me on the straight and narrow. January is nearly over, and although I've made some purchases, I'm quite sure I would have made more if I hadn't needed to face them on the spreadsheet!
What a great idea to start a spreadsheet like that. I’m going to do that right now. I’m not one to religiously go through my cc statements and it’s so easy to forget some of the less than necessary things that I’ve purchased. Thank you for sharing!
 
I'm thinking of doing something different this year, starting in February. Instead of choosing which bag I want to carry that day, I think I'm going to pick 7 or 8 for the month, and then daily choose which one of those I'll carry. I think it will ensure that my collection gets used more evenly. I don't know if I'll want to stick to it.
I really like that idea. You can display those bags front and center in your closet, or at least make them accessible, and reach for them as you want to. I love that!
 
Ummm, love that contrast color interior!!! (bucket bag yeehaw..add that to list of bags that work for me) ...but back to you. Aren’t you going to show your SLG’s ? Please? :flowers: And do I spy Tous les Bateaux?
Wellllll - okay!
I’m carrying my Longchamp Gatsby, French wallet - it has such a fun lining, and my checkbook has a beautiful leather cover - handmade by an artisan in Virginia.
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And - yes! Tous Les Bateaux du Monde - the most amazing border!
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(I know, I know - not the scarf thread Cookie - but it’s so pretty!!)
 
Wellllll - okay!
I’m carrying my Longchamp Gatsby, French wallet - it has such a fun lining, and my checkbook has a beautiful leather cover - handmade by an artisan in Virginia.
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And - yes! Tous Les Bateaux du Monde - the most amazing border!
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(I know, I know - not the scarf thread Cookie - but it’s so pretty!!)
Gorgeous scarf! I love that checkbook cover! Does the artisan have an online website?
 
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Wellllll - okay!
I’m carrying my Longchamp Gatsby, French wallet - it has such a fun lining, and my checkbook has a beautiful leather cover - handmade by an artisan in Virginia.
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And - yes! Tous Les Bateaux du Monde - the most amazing border!
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(I know, I know - not the scarf thread Cookie - but it’s so pretty!!)
Awesome! Colorful SLG’s just make me smile!
that checkbook cover is the bomb. Mine is blah. (I am not upgrading. I am not upgrading. I am not upgrading...today:biggrin:)

oh yes that border:drool: !
 
Awesome! Colorful SLG’s just make me smile!
that checkbook cover is the bomb. Mine is blah. (I am not upgrading. I am not upgrading. I am not upgrading...today:biggrin:)

oh yes that border:drool: !
I decided that life was too short to carry boring SLGs - so ALL of mine are brightly colored (I only have 3 wallets so that's not saying a whole lot :giggle:), and as a bonus - I can find them in a bag with a dark lining!
(side eye at my LV Pallas with it's black lining… I once dumped it upside down in the car because I couldn't find something in the black hole of doom)
 
For BOTD, my Lady Dior. It is quite spacious but not the easiest to access. She got to go with me to car service because I didn’t have to carry files.
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Here I am trying to artfully spill the contents ..phone, Vivier wallet, H Pouch holds calendar, notebook, and STDupont Fountain pen, key pouch and glasses (I loathe glasses and I have to carry 2:mad: pairs)
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Below, I’ve thrown all the contents back into the neverfull, which has the added files, pencil case, and makeup pouch...plus room for jacket, lunch, shoes, etc etc.F9AD0795-E97B-4110-A3E9-5D1A04E516B1.jpeg
That is why the Neverfull is so easy to use..I can see everything!
 
I decided that life was too short to carry boring SLGs - so ALL of mine are brightly colored (I only have 3 wallets so that's not saying a whole lot :giggle:), and as a bonus - I can find them in a bag with a dark lining!
(side eye at my LV Pallas with it's black lining… I once dumped it upside down in the car because I couldn't find something in the black hole of doom)

Oh I am so with you on the dark interiors!
 
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