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

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Enjoying my sapphire beauty at work.
Still so swollen from my cosmetic surgery to move tummy fat into my butt. talk about___first!world!problems!___
I own it. I definitely don't feel a bit sorry for myself as I walk around stuffed in my compression garments like a sausage stuffed into casing that's about to explode. I'm swollen in my hands and feet and face! Just everywhere. It's pretty comical actually, and you guys are welcome to imagine a funny cartoon version of me in your mind because that's three reality anyway! I did not realize that 9 days post op would be this massively swollen that it's hard to sit down because bending my middle in half is a challenge in these small garments that I am overflowing out of.
 

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Hey everybody! I don’t have much to say except I hope you’re all having a beautiful day! Take care of yourselves.

Since the holidays are upon us, I’ve been really taking a harder look at my collection. I realized that while I like my neon yellow percy, I’ve fallen out of love with it. I feel like the black mini natasha replaced it due to its overall utility and ability to match everything in my closet. Onto bigger and better things!
 
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SouthernPurseGal said:
Enjoying my sapphire beauty at work.
Still so swollen from my cosmetic surgery to move tummy fat into my butt. talk about___first!world!problems!___
I own it. I definitely don't feel a bit sorry for myself as I walk around stuffed in my compression garments like a sausage stuffed into casing that's about to explode. I'm swollen in my hands and feet and face! Just everywhere. It's pretty comical actually, and you guys are welcome to imagine a funny cartoon version of me in your mind because that's three reality anyway! I did not realize that 9 days post op would be this massively swollen that it's hard to sit down because bending my middle in half is a challenge in these small garments that I am overflowing out of.
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I’m Swollen and Everything Is Too Small: A Pandemic Story.
 
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SouthernPurseGal said:
Enjoying my sapphire beauty at work.
Still so swollen from my cosmetic surgery to move tummy fat into my butt. talk about___first!world!problems!___
I own it. I definitely don't feel a bit sorry for myself as I walk around stuffed in my compression garments like a sausage stuffed into casing that's about to explode. I'm swollen in my hands and feet and face! Just everywhere. It's pretty comical actually, and you guys are welcome to imagine a funny cartoon version of me in your mind because that's three reality anyway! I did not realize that 9 days post op would be this massively swollen that it's hard to sit down because bending my middle in half is a challenge in these small garments that I am overflowing out of.
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This bag is beautiful. I hope you feel better soon.
 
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papertiger said:
I have my bags surrounding me to. My should-be current rotation on top of the piano (12); exotics on top of the wardrobe in dustbags where I can keep an eye, and others put away.

Patent bags are complex creatures, but I always think they are all made to be worn as much as possible.
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My complex creature has reached a state where I feel no guilt using it in the same way I would use one of my reliable vintage bags. Just wear it! The patent is at a stage where the discolouring slowly starts and it is a tiny bit sticky, too. Regarding what I paid for my bag there´s nothing to lose and lots to gain. It feels good to have a nice bag on my arm, even for only going to the Post Office and the supermarket. The little bit of stickiness works in my favour: I do not have to lock the bag. The flap stays nicely closed even with the lock open.
I must admit I enjoy that people notice the handbag - especially in combination with my Karenina wallet. In an area where "nice bag" usually means a fake MK or LV from Poland my handbag is a rare bird. :smile:
 
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papertiger said:
I'd like to be given a standing ovation.

I did NOT buy a Gucci coat yesterday offered in the sale!

Not sure if I regret or not, but since I made my choice and it's now been sold in my size, I need to stop thinking.
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Well done being steadfast! Now to silence the little demon in your head that keeps nagging: you should have got it.
Maybe an even better deal is waiting for you and a softer moment out there....
 
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SakuraSakura said:
I decided to take a shot selling a few of my handbags at a pawn shop. They offered me $15.00 on the Coach Dinky. I was so bloody unimpressed you guys. It really is a product of the times.
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I´m currently sorting through my wardrobe and mainly sell clothes and shoes via the classifieds: prices are low... people still haggle... sometimes I think sod it and sell very cheap just to shift the items I have emotionally disconnected from. A "small change jar" filling up is better than a lot of unused items I´ve fallen out of love with. It´s sad, though and I wouldn´t do it, hadn´t I bought most of the said items at very low prices years ago, too.
 
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SouthernPurseGal said:
Actually yeah I finally noticed this evening I'm less like Violet from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory who swells up to the size of a giant balloon. Yay! Tiny improvement but it keeps me going. Whew! Being a woman battling age is never a dull moment.
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I love your positive attitude! To me being a woman getting old feels very dull all the time. My boy looked at me yesterday and asked did I have a bald spot on my head or was it only my white roots... argh!!!!!
 
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SakuraSakura said:
I decided to take a shot selling a few of my handbags at a pawn shop. They offered me $15.00 on the Coach Dinky. I was so bloody unimpressed you guys. It really is a product of the times.
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That is dreadful! It’s a prime example of why I either keep, gift or give to charity. With two teenager
DDs I know bags are worth keeping. The Dinky is a great little bag!

Just trying to decide what to do with larger clothes I can’t use now I’m down two dress sizes. Do I keep things just in case or donate them to charity then work hard at maintenance? Nothing especially good or designer but some nice higher end high street stuff. Thank goodness bags don’t care about dress size!
 
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Katinahat said:
That is dreadful! It’s a prime example of why I either keep, gift or give to charity. With two teenager
DDs I know bags are worth keeping. The Dinky is a great little bag!

Just trying to decide what to do with larger clothes I can’t use now I’m down two dress sizes. Do I keep things just in case or donate them to charity then work hard at maintenance? Nothing especially good or designer but some nice higher end high street stuff. Thank goodness bags don’t care about dress size!
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I recommend letting the big things go. Hopefully you won't need the old sizes again. I've had to repurchase bigger sizes before :blush: and still suggest not keeping them. You don't want to make it easy. ;) Congratulations on going down 2 sizes!
 
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