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

[Cookiefiend]

I appreciate the 'confessions' of purchasing, as I have done my fair share and more this month. I'm going to go ahead and post my stats for the month... hopefully I won't find anything else I *have* to have.

Purse in and out - 0
SLG in and out - 0 (but I still have 2 listed)
Scarves in - 5 (2 are still listed)

My purse challenge this month was to wear the bags with a high cost per wear. There were 5 bags that I wanted to bring that down on - H Kelly, H Drag II, H Dalvy, Ferragamo Studio, and the Nancy Gonzalez, Mini Erica tote - and so far for the month I've carried those 5, plus 2 others (the Dior and the Proenza Schouler - each once). This has only been difficult or I wanted to carry something else a couple of times (the Dior and the PS), but I resisted carrying the LV Lock Me Bucket - I really do like that one and it's my most worn purse.
But for the month so far, I've only carried a bag 19 days, and that's primarily to the office or the grocery.

Scarves are catnip evidently. Of the ones that came in this month (a CSGM for a steal, a 140 changeant moussie for a total steal, a jacquard from 2108 that came with a scarf ring, a friend offered a triangle and I couldn't say no, and a gav from the current season), I'm only a little eh about one, but it is still beautiful. I've sold several this year though, so my count isn't too bad compared to previous years. YTD is 28 in, 20 out, and I have 2 listed.
One good thing is that my purses in and out so far this year is even - 4 out and 4 in.
I think I've been a little down, and have been 'Stress Shopping'... and eating but that's another thread.

 

[More bags]

I appreciate the 'confessions' of purchasing, as I have done my fair share and more this month. I'm going to go ahead and post my stats for the month... hopefully I won't find anything else I *have* to have.

Purse in and out - 0
SLG in and out - 0 (but I still have 2 listed)
Scarves in - 5 (2 are still listed)

My purse challenge this month was to wear the bags with a high cost per wear. There were 5 bags that I wanted to bring that down on - H Kelly, H Drag II, H Dalvy, Ferragamo Studio, and the Nancy Gonzalez, Mini Erica tote - and so far for the month I've carried those 5, plus 2 others (the Dior and the Proenza Schouler - each once). This has only been difficult or I wanted to carry something else a couple of times (the Dior and the PS), but I resisted carrying the LV Lock Me Bucket - I really do like that one and it's my most worn purse.
But for the month so far, I've only carried a bag 19 days, and that's primarily to the office or the grocery.

Scarves are catnip evidently. Of the ones that came in this month (a CSGM for a steal, a 140 changeant moussie for a total steal, a jacquard from 2108 that came with a scarf ring, a friend offered a triangle and I couldn't say no, and a gav from the current season), I'm only a little eh about one, but it is still beautiful. I've sold several this year though, so my count isn't too bad compared to previous years. YTD is 28 in, 20 out, and I have 2 listed.
One good thing is that my purses in and out so far this year is even - 4 out and 4 in.
I think I've been a little down, and have been 'Stress Shopping'... and eating but that's another thread.

Great job on your stats and challenges Cookie! You have a beautiful collection. Lots of movement on scarves - have you had a good success rate/love for the additions? Are most of the outs a result of changing tastes, sizes you no longer wear or colours you no longer favour? Your additions sound wonderful and joyful. I think we could all use some joy in our days.

 

[SakuraSakura]

You know how we were talking about me wanting a black bag? Look at what the thrift provided today: a marc by marc jacobs percy!!! It needs some work but it’ll be a fun little project. Can anybody recommend a product to fix the silver hardware? Thanks.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

There really is nothing wrong with the condition though. It is in excellent shape other than the bit of glazing peeling. The interior is spotless and there’s little exterior wear. What annoys me is how the glazing is beginning to peel in the first place after a being worn a handful of times.

Have you researched youtube for posts about this specific bag? Do you think the peeling of the glazing is an issue all bags have? I think that´s the crucial question. If the peeling is a fault that does not turn up frequently you might be better off finding this bag without the problem. If the peeling is a common occurance it´s something to live with when you love the bag itself.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

You know how we were talking about me wanting a black bag? Look at what the thrift provided today: a marc by marc jacobs percy!!! It needs some work but it’ll be a fun little project. Can anybody recommend a product to fix the silver hardware? Thanks.

Thiftshops are a heaven-sent! (Unfortunately there aren´t any aound me... Congratulations on the new Marc Jacobs!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

October stats
0 bags in (so far as the one I bought this week is still to arrive... and hopefully will! I found out it was shipped from Hungary instead of from Germany what the listing originally made me believe)

1 bag out- a cheap useless one listed just to get it out of the way... a second bag- a better one, but still no use for me- sold, payment pending. Please keep your fingers crossed for me the money will arrive!

1 SLG in: Dior Karenina wallet

Some more clothes, shoes and stuff sold via the classifieds

 

[Cookiefiend]

Great job on your stats and challenges Cookie! You have a beautiful collection. Lots of movement on scarves - have you had a good success rate/love for the additions? Are most of the outs a result of changing tastes, sizes you no longer wear or colours you no longer favour? Your additions sound wonderful and joyful. I think we could all use some joy in our days.

Hrmmm - off the scarves that I sold, most were because I don't like wide borders at all.
I sold a few because I had something in a similar color, and I wore or liked the other more.
A couple I didn't intend to sell, but someone asked if I had anything like what they were looking for and I said 'Well - yes', off it went. Buh-bye!
I have learned that I *really really* like the 140 moussies, to my wallet's chagrin. Three of the scarves I sold though were mousseline, 2 x 90's, and 1 x 140 (it was too close in color to my Onde de Chic), and I've bought new-to-me 140 moussies. One was a complete surprise - a friend called to say she had found one that she thought I might be interested in - and I was! I love the changeants - I just am blown away by them - especially the ones that are super glowy. It's amazing to me that H can do that.

The scarves that have come in, have been ones I've been looking for, or it was a rare scarf that I couldn't let go, or it was new this year. One of the new ones was actually from last year but H put it out again - it was one that I didn't think I would like (It has a fairly wide border in some areas) until I saw one on eBay... it was so beautiful I marched fingers to the website and bought it!

Sorting through them, deciding which drawer they should be in, or washing them - does make me happy. A little joyful. And we do need that these days.

 

[More bags]

Hrmmm - off the scarves that I sold, most were because I don't like wide borders at all.
I sold a few because I had something in a similar color, and I wore or liked the other more.
A couple I didn't intend to sell, but someone asked if I had anything like what they were looking for and I said 'Well - yes', off it went. Buh-bye!
I have learned that I *really really* like the 140 moussies, to my wallet's chagrin. Three of the scarves I sold though were mousseline, 2 x 90's, and 1 x 140 (it was too close in color to my Onde de Chic), and I've bought new-to-me 140 moussies. One was a complete surprise - a friend called to say she had found one that she thought I might be interested in - and I was! I love the changeants - I just am blown away by them - especially the ones that are super glowy. It's amazing to me that H can do that.

The scarves that have come in, have been ones I've been looking for, or it was a rare scarf that I couldn't let go, or it was new this year. One of the new ones was actually from last year but H put it out again - it was one that I didn't think I would like (It has a fairly wide border in some areas) until I saw one on eBay... it was so beautiful I marched fingers to the website and bought it!

Sorting through them, deciding which drawer they should be in, or washing them - does make me happy. A little joyful. And we do need that these days.

Oooh, the changeants are beautiful! Congratulations on curating your scarf collection.

 

[SakuraSakura]

Have you researched youtube for posts about this specific bag? Do you think the peeling of the glazing is an issue all bags have? I think that´s the crucial question. If the peeling is a fault that does not turn up frequently you might be better off finding this bag without the problem. If the peeling is a common occurance it´s something to live with when you love the bag itself.

I'm under the impression, judging by the bow bag thread, this is an item plagued with problems. I didn't see peeling glazing listed as a notable problem but there have certainly been other listed issues. I think that it may be better if I sell the item, get the most money I can out of it and continue on my merry way... if I can give it up that is!

 

[SakuraSakura]

Hrmmm - off the scarves that I sold, most were because I don't like wide borders at all.
I sold a few because I had something in a similar color, and I wore or liked the other more.
A couple I didn't intend to sell, but someone asked if I had anything like what they were looking for and I said 'Well - yes', off it went. Buh-bye!
I have learned that I *really really* like the 140 moussies, to my wallet's chagrin. Three of the scarves I sold though were mousseline, 2 x 90's, and 1 x 140 (it was too close in color to my Onde de Chic), and I've bought new-to-me 140 moussies. One was a complete surprise - a friend called to say she had found one that she thought I might be interested in - and I was! I love the changeants - I just am blown away by them - especially the ones that are super glowy. It's amazing to me that H can do that.

The scarves that have come in, have been ones I've been looking for, or it was a rare scarf that I couldn't let go, or it was new this year. One of the new ones was actually from last year but H put it out again - it was one that I didn't think I would like (It has a fairly wide border in some areas) until I saw one on eBay... it was so beautiful I marched fingers to the website and bought it!

Sorting through them, deciding which drawer they should be in, or washing them - does make me happy. A little joyful. And we do need that these days.

I derive joy from maintaining the belongings that sustain my lifestyle. I'm banned from purchasing items at traditional stores, not thrift stores, but I am being mindful of what I take home with me. I was going to put the Percy back but.... A little bit of work and she'll be shining!

 

[Cookiefiend]

I derive joy from maintaining the belongings that sustain my lifestyle. I'm banned from purchasing items at traditional stores, not thrift stores, but I am being mindful of what I take home with me. I was going to put the Percy back but.... A little bit of work and she'll be shining!

There is pleasure in restoring our possession to their former glory. Some of the scarves I’ve bought (resale) has been in less than stellar condition, but I enjoy taking care of them and working to return them to a much better state. Some I haven’t been able to - but they are better than they were and are still warm around my neck.
Those are the ones I wear for walks in the rain, or lazy evenings watching TV in the basement with carry out. I don’t worry about them, but they’re still pretty!

 

[SakuraSakura]

There is pleasure in restoring our possession to their former glory. Some of the scarves I’ve bought (resale) has been in less than stellar condition, but I enjoy taking care of them and working to return them to a much better state. Some I haven’t been able to - but they are better than they were and are still warm around my neck.
Those are the ones I wear for walks in the rain, or lazy evenings watching TV in the basement with carry out. I don’t worry about them, but they’re still pretty!

We all need a beater bag in our collections! As it stands, the lining of the Percy came out beautifully! I'm drying the bag now. I looked into some silver hardware pens (expensive but cheaper than buying one in better shape!)

 

[whateve]

You know how we were talking about me wanting a black bag? Look at what the thrift provided today: a marc by marc jacobs percy!!! It needs some work but it’ll be a fun little project. Can anybody recommend a product to fix the silver hardware? Thanks.

Possibly ask in the Coach rehab thread? I know someone used rub n buff, and another person just recently changed the color of their hardware with I think it was Elmers metallic paint pens but I might be wrong about the brand.

 

[SakuraSakura]

Possibly ask in the Coach rehab thread? I know someone used rub n buff, and another person just recently changed the color of their hardware with I think it was Elmers metallic paint pens but I might be wrong about the brand.

Good idea Whateve! Thank you. I see that Krylon Leafing pens are an option too.

 

[momasaurus]

I appreciate the 'confessions' of purchasing, as I have done my fair share and more this month. I'm going to go ahead and post my stats for the month... hopefully I won't find anything else I *have* to have.

Purse in and out - 0
SLG in and out - 0 (but I still have 2 listed)
Scarves in - 5 (2 are still listed)

My purse challenge this month was to wear the bags with a high cost per wear. There were 5 bags that I wanted to bring that down on - H Kelly, H Drag II, H Dalvy, Ferragamo Studio, and the Nancy Gonzalez, Mini Erica tote - and so far for the month I've carried those 5, plus 2 others (the Dior and the Proenza Schouler - each once). This has only been difficult or I wanted to carry something else a couple of times (the Dior and the PS), but I resisted carrying the LV Lock Me Bucket - I really do like that one and it's my most worn purse.
But for the month so far, I've only carried a bag 19 days, and that's primarily to the office or the grocery.

Scarves are catnip evidently. Of the ones that came in this month (a CSGM for a steal, a 140 changeant moussie for a total steal, a jacquard from 2108 that came with a scarf ring, a friend offered a triangle and I couldn't say no, and a gav from the current season), I'm only a little eh about one, but it is still beautiful. I've sold several this year though, so my count isn't too bad compared to previous years. YTD is 28 in, 20 out, and I have 2 listed.
One good thing is that my purses in and out so far this year is even - 4 out and 4 in.
I think I've been a little down, and have been 'Stress Shopping'... and eating but that's another thread.

Stress shopping, for sure. I am kind of envious that you have the opportunity to carry different bags to work. I hardly go anywhere except the grocery store, and have not moved out of my Portland Leather tote for ages.
I think you and I are similar with scarf buying - a lot in and a lot out. For me, 17 in and 10 out, YTD. Some were the same scarf (ordered from H.com, didn't like, easy return), and my count is about the same as previous years.
Great idea to bring down the cost per wear of your bags, though. Well done!