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

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...speaking of.... I paid for bag 2 minutes ago and now I´m scared... private purchase from the classifieds, a price too good to be true... BUT paid by paypal goods, NOT friends... we´ll see.
I can´t explain what has driven me to make this impulse purchase. I just saw it and had to have it... with the backup excuse it could make a perfect 18th Birthday present for my DD next spring...
I just made an impulse purchase too. I've been terrible lately. Not able to control my spending at all.
 
I just made an impulse purchase too. I've been terrible lately. Not able to control my spending at all.


I had a friend once tell me that money can always be earned back. Something so simplistic made a world of difference in my life. I let myself, with some sort of restraint and insight, purchase items that are a good deal. These are not just the cheap items but items that make sense within our lives.
 
Speaking of handbags...

I recently purchased a $24.00 Coach Dinky with this beautiful glitter glazing and metallic leather interior. While this bag is visually stunning, I find that it tends to be heavy on my shoulders. I feel like I should start wearing it as a shoulder purse more but I wanted to utilize it more for the crossbody option. Then there’s the matter of picking up a Marc by Marc Jacobs Percy in Spiced Orange in a few days (gift from a dear friend)... aaaand I’m still waiting on one in lime green. What’s a girl to do?!

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I had a friend once tell me that money can always be earned back. Something so simplistic made a world of difference in my life. I let myself, with some sort of restraint and insight, purchase items that are a good deal. These are not just the cheap items but items that make sense within our lives.
In my case, I don't know if that is true, since I'm retired. However, I believe money is meant for spending. Once you are through spending on necessities, buying things that make you happy should be encouraged, unless you need to save for the future.
 
Speaking of handbags...

I recently purchased a $24.00 Coach Dinky with this beautiful glitter glazing and metallic leather interior. While this bag is visually stunning, I find that it tends to be heavy on my shoulders. I feel like I should start wearing it as a shoulder purse more but I wanted to utilize it more for the crossbody option. Then there’s the matter of picking up a Marc by Marc Jacobs Percy in Spiced Orange in a few days (gift from a dear friend)... aaaand I’m still waiting on one in lime green. What’s a girl to do?!

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Instead of using the chain strap, can you try it with a guitar type strap? It's beautiful. When I get a bag so cheap, I don't feel any guilt about owning it, even if I don't use it much.
 
Speaking of handbags...

I recently purchased a $24.00 Coach Dinky with this beautiful glitter glazing and metallic leather interior. While this bag is visually stunning, I find that it tends to be heavy on my shoulders. I feel like I should start wearing it as a shoulder purse more but I wanted to utilize it more for the crossbody option. Then there’s the matter of picking up a Marc by Marc Jacobs Percy in Spiced Orange in a few days (gift from a dear friend)... aaaand I’m still waiting on one in lime green. What’s a girl to do?!

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Glitter glazing and metallic interior - how cool is that! :heart:
 
...speaking of.... I paid for bag 2 minutes ago and now I´m scared... private purchase from the classifieds, a price too good to be true... BUT paid by paypal goods, NOT friends... we´ll see.
I can´t explain what has driven me to make this impulse purchase. I just saw it and had to have it... with the backup excuse it could make a perfect 18th Birthday present for my DD next spring...
I just made an impulse purchase too. I've been terrible lately. Not able to control my spending at all.
You are not alone - we’ve all been there at some point. Sometimes the heart wants what the heart wants.
 
Speaking of handbags...

I recently purchased a $24.00 Coach Dinky with this beautiful glitter glazing and metallic leather interior. While this bag is visually stunning, I find that it tends to be heavy on my shoulders. I feel like I should start wearing it as a shoulder purse more but I wanted to utilize it more for the crossbody option. Then there’s the matter of picking up a Marc by Marc Jacobs Percy in Spiced Orange in a few days (gift from a dear friend)... aaaand I’m still waiting on one in lime green. What’s a girl to do?!

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Such a sleek, classic bag in such a pretty color! But with the edge of that glitter glazing? From like to love! Though I am shocked that it is heavy....does not look like a big bag.
 
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That´s certainly right! There are lots of charming old buildings in Germany that got lucky not to be listed.
A friend did a bit of photoshop art with a picture of our listed home.

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Living in Florence must have been an amazing experience! I was in Florence on my 18th birthday on a school trip... would love to go back.

You live in a converted train station? :love:
 
I am following the “one in, one out” rule this year. I also put a lot of bags I bought for “pops of color” but that I didn’t use much out for sale. Trying to fund any new purchases with sales of old ones, but I have developed a love for vintage LVs, which aren’t cheap. I can’t be doing too badly at that though because my credit cards are balance free.
Great accomplishment!
 
Speaking of handbags...

I recently purchased a $24.00 Coach Dinky with this beautiful glitter glazing and metallic leather interior. While this bag is visually stunning, I find that it tends to be heavy on my shoulders. I feel like I should start wearing it as a shoulder purse more but I wanted to utilize it more for the crossbody option. Then there’s the matter of picking up a Marc by Marc Jacobs Percy in Spiced Orange in a few days (gift from a dear friend)... aaaand I’m still waiting on one in lime green. What’s a girl to do?!

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What a great deal! I love the glitter
 
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