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

[cowgirlsboots]

Wow - it’s gorgeous! I love Dior’s leather. ❤

Thak-you @Cookiefiend ! I´m very happy with the bag. I had not seen the Dior quilted patent in person before. It´s very nice, especially after I polished it up a bit with Collonil. I´m amazed that it must be sturdy- the plain patent on my Cadillac bags is a bit delicate. There´s not even a hint of wear on the corners of this New Lock.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

The Sabina Savage scarf came today - I absolutely love it. The colors are
Fabulous for me ❤
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I love this scarf! It´s so detailed and looks very classy!

I´m not much of a "real scarf" person myself. Black will do me fine, though. I bought a H+M fluffy plastic number- 180mx 0,8m- the other day. It´s cheap, but looks fine and is very cozy. I already have the same, bought in TK Maxx years ago and felted into oblivition in the washing machine (spinning!), and am very happy to have found it new, again as I was still using the ruined one.
Here´s my humble purchase:

 

[SakuraSakura]

I understand where you are coming from. I also decided not to make any changes in the bag wardrobe at this time. I identified my least used bags, I have worn them recently to evaluate pros and cons, functionality, etc.

Do you carry your Mono Alma frequently? I own two Reissue 226s, black and red. It is my favourite handbag style and they are both in my top 5 most frequently carried bags in 2020 and of all time in my bag wardrobe.

Why not pause and carry your Saleya and your Almas and enjoy your bag selections? Give it 3-6 months or however long and reassess how you feel about what you have and what you’re enjoying carrying?

Best of luck!

I love this scarf! It´s so detailed and looks very classy!

I´m not much of a "real scarf" person myself. Black will do me fine, though. I bought a H+M fluffy plastic number- 180mx 0,8m- the other day. It´s cheap, but looks fine and is very cozy. I already have the same, bought in TK Maxx years ago and felted into oblivition in the washing machine (spinning!), and am very happy to have found it new, again as I was still using the ruined one.
Here´s my humble purchase:

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If you're looking for a comfortable/casual scarf I highly recommend first/second generation Lululemon scarves! Most of them are made with their signature Rulu fabric. They are so cozy; the pinnacle of athleisure!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Thak-you @Cookiefiend ! I´m very happy with the bag. I had not seen the Dior quilted patent in person before. It´s very nice, especially after I polished it up a bit with Collonil. I´m amazed that it must be sturdy- the plain patent on my Cadillac bags is a bit delicate. There´s not even a hint of wear on the corners of this New Lock.

Thats incredible - and fabulous!

I love this scarf! It´s so detailed and looks very classy!

I´m not much of a "real scarf" person myself. Black will do me fine, though. I bought a H+M fluffy plastic number- 180mx 0,8m- the other day. It´s cheap, but looks fine and is very cozy. I already have the same, bought in TK Maxx years ago and felted into oblivition in the washing machine (spinning!), and am very happy to have found it new, again as I was still using the ruined one.
Here´s my humble purchase:

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I’ve been wearing scarves for years, mostly scarves I’d found at TJ Maxx (I’m a big fan of TJM) then one day I went down the orange slide - whoops!

 

[dcooney4]

The delicious scent of Dior leather is filling my room like the golden starburst in the current Dior Cosmetics Christmas ad...

...my impulse purchase arrived today!
I´m very happy with this bag and still cannot believe I got it at this far too good to be true price. It looks so much better in person than it did on all the photos in the listing.

Drumroll.... here she is:

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Dior New Lock from 2011, patent leather, GHW. The colour is a strange curry-golden beige.

I was reluctant because of the circumstances of the purchase and because of the GHW, too. Seeing the bag in person I do not mind the gold anymore. It´s dulled by time which serves me very well!

The bag came with its papers and the second key.

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Sorry, the bad light in my room combines with the camera flash make the rich colours of both my coat and the bag look very pale.

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I can´t find any clear information on the original price of this bag. Does anybody know, please?

Congrats! I am so happy for you.

 

[dcooney4]

The Sabina Savage scarf came today - I absolutely love it. The colors are
Fabulous for me ❤
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So pretty! I wish I could wear them. Though my wallet is probably happy I can’t.

 

[msd_bags]

I think it is not wanting to be wasteful, to be “lean and mean” with the possessions I have. I don’t have a need to sell it now...or at all. I have no credit card debt and I have savings. I want to have choice with my bags...I do treat bags as an accessory and have my purse contents pared down/organized so I can, and do, do a quick switch. But I don’t want a bunch of bags I don’t use, especially ones that are expensive.

I think that maybe this is a time that does not make it easy to judge what I will and will not use since I am not working right now and I try to stay home as much as possible due to COVID. Which is why I am torn. If I sell the Alma, I highly doubt I will get a deal like that again by hundreds of dollars. But I did buy it as a DE “replacement” of the bag I really wanted, the Saleya. I have always wanted an Alma, so I do love that style too. But I have one, one I will never sell.

Is it wasteful to hold on to a bag just because you like it, or even to have a bag just to have it? I have never been in a position to “collect” bags, period, let alone designer bags before like I can now. I know...first world problems...

Maybe it’s not a good time for you to sell now due to the irregularity of our lives during the pandemic. You might have a better sense of whether you want to keep this bag or not when this covid 19 madness is over. I suggest you wait.

The Sabina Savage scarf came today - I absolutely love it. The colors are
Fabulous for me ❤
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Scarf is beautiful and it’s lovely on you!!

 

[dcooney4]

I wanted to wear my camera bag for the first time yesterday and I could not get the zipper to function. I brought it to the store and the two others they had didn’t function well either so I exchanged it for a wallet on a chain. I was disappointed the camera bag wouldn’t open and close but the wallet on a chain will get a lot of use so it is fine.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I love both camera bags and wallets on chains.

 

[More bags]

I wanted to wear my camera bag for the first time yesterday and I could not get the zipper to function. I brought it to the store and the two others they had didn’t function well either so I exchanged it for a wallet on a chain. I was disappointed the camera bag wouldn’t open and close but the wallet on a chain will get a lot of use so it is fine.

Hi dc, I am sorry to hear that the zipper on your new camera bag was a bust. That’s so disappointing. I hope you like your new wallet on a chain. I hope you’ll share pics.

 

[eggtartapproved]

So happy to see this thread still lively! It's certainly been a while, I hope everyone is keeping safe and well. 2020 has been a challenging year but we're nearing the end of it, and I hope that 2021 will be on the up and up.

Update on my resolution - I DID NOT come near to achieving my goal this year. I've definitely made some purchases during lockdown - the Camilla backpack from Fossil (during lockdown, in anticipation to return to the office - which actually won't be for a bit for me as I've taken a leave of absence for an undetermined amount of time), the Stevie crossbody and my biggest haul in a very long time - 5 bags from Coach... yes FIVE =S - I just could not resist the siren calls of the Cassie 19 and Cassie regular, the Dreamer (black and colorblock) and the deep purple Hutton. I'll post pics when I get the chance to pull them out as dh is sleeping right now, but I love these bags so much. I also picked up the matching black Dreamer card case.

Hmmm, although I said I wasn't reaching my goals, I actually might be on the sell side - I've manage to let go of 2 bags and 2 wallets that no longer fit my lifestyle. I have made a list of ones to let go and am slowly going through them as they sell. While not as fast as I'd like this process to go, I'm just happy that it's going somewhere.

 

[dcooney4]

So happy to see this thread still lively! It's certainly been a while, I hope everyone is keeping safe and well. 2020 has been a challenging year but we're nearing the end of it, and I hope that 2021 will be on the up and up.

Update on my resolution - I DID NOT come near to achieving my goal this year. I've definitely made some purchases during lockdown - the Camilla backpack from Fossil (during lockdown, in anticipation to return to the office - which actually won't be for a bit for me as I've taken a leave of absence for an undetermined amount of time), the Stevie crossbody and my biggest haul in a very long time - 5 bags from Coach... yes FIVE =S - I just could not resist the siren calls of the Cassie 19 and Cassie regular, the Dreamer (black and colorblock) and the deep purple Hutton. I'll post pics when I get the chance to pull them out as dh is sleeping right now, but I love these bags so much. I also picked up the matching black Dreamer card case.

Hmmm, although I said I wasn't reaching my goals, I actually might be on the sell side - I've manage to let go of 2 bags and 2 wallets that no longer fit my lifestyle. I have made a list of ones to let go and am slowly going through them as they sell. While not as fast as I'd like this process to go, I'm just happy that it's going somewhere.

Yay welcome back! I think with the times we are in we have to be more gentle with ourselves. Goals change as does our life styles. I think as long as we are not putting ourselves in to a bad financial trouble or a hording problem I think it is all good.
Can't wait to see pictures of all your new beauties.

 

[msd_bags]

So happy to see this thread still lively! It's certainly been a while, I hope everyone is keeping safe and well. 2020 has been a challenging year but we're nearing the end of it, and I hope that 2021 will be on the up and up.

Update on my resolution - I DID NOT come near to achieving my goal this year. I've definitely made some purchases during lockdown - the Camilla backpack from Fossil (during lockdown, in anticipation to return to the office - which actually won't be for a bit for me as I've taken a leave of absence for an undetermined amount of time), the Stevie crossbody and my biggest haul in a very long time - 5 bags from Coach... yes FIVE =S - I just could not resist the siren calls of the Cassie 19 and Cassie regular, the Dreamer (black and colorblock) and the deep purple Hutton. I'll post pics when I get the chance to pull them out as dh is sleeping right now, but I love these bags so much. I also picked up the matching black Dreamer card case.

Hmmm, although I said I wasn't reaching my goals, I actually might be on the sell side - I've manage to let go of 2 bags and 2 wallets that no longer fit my lifestyle. I have made a list of ones to let go and am slowly going through them as they sell. While not as fast as I'd like this process to go, I'm just happy that it's going somewhere.

Nice to ‘see’ you @eggtartapproved !! I also got myself a Cassie and I love it!

 

[momasaurus]

Its 70% wool, 30% silk - they feel about the same as H’s CSGM to me, but I only have 2 of theirs To compare with. So I’m a newbie on this.
Here‘s a picture of the weave - and I have a couple pulls I didn’t even know about!
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I did post a picture of the other, just up thread a bit. It’s post #9317, but I’d be happy to post another!

Thank you! I do like it... hold on... my wallet just ran off crying...

Thank you! These are soooooo tempting.

 

[momasaurus]

I think it is not wanting to be wasteful, to be “lean and mean” with the possessions I have. I don’t have a need to sell it now...or at all. I have no credit card debt and I have savings. I want to have choice with my bags...I do treat bags as an accessory and have my purse contents pared down/organized so I can, and do, do a quick switch. But I don’t want a bunch of bags I don’t use, especially ones that are expensive.

I think that maybe this is a time that does not make it easy to judge what I will and will not use since I am not working right now and I try to stay home as much as possible due to COVID. Which is why I am torn. If I sell the Alma, I highly doubt I will get a deal like that again by hundreds of dollars. But I did buy it as a DE “replacement” of the bag I really wanted, the Saleya. I have always wanted an Alma, so I do love that style too. But I have one, one I will never sell.

Is it wasteful to hold on to a bag just because you like it, or even to have a bag just to have it? I have never been in a position to “collect” bags, period, let alone designer bags before like I can now. I know...first world problems...

I don't think it's wasteful to hang onto a gorgeous bag that you love.