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

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The more stressed I am, the more I find myself casually shopping. There’s something soothing about mindless browsing online. And with my parents having multiple medical emergencies, November has been very very stressful.


November

Bags In: 3
Bags out: 0
Accessories In: 2
Accessories Out: 2



November YTD

Bags In: 4+
Bags Out: 21
Accessories In: 9+
Jewelry and Accessories Out: 76+

Sorry to hear about your parents :hugs:.

I find myself in a wildly extravagant mood with no excuses.
 
November stats:
Purses in or out - 0
SLG out - 1 (finally... one to go still)
Scarves in - 2 (the Sabina Savage and an H L'Ivresse de L'Infini), I still have 2 listed.

For the month I wore 8 different bags, still working a little on bringing down the CPW on a few of them.
I have learned that I do really like the Nancy Gonzalez mini tote - it's a nice size, super light, and with the 'feathers', it's very cute too. Now I wish I hadn't gone nuts and bought the MZ Wallace Micro Sutton in black (I bought it because I was worried about carrying a croc purse with C-19), because the NG is just fine.

I listened to 2 books (Pride and Prejudice, and Dracula) in November; I'm going to listen to A Christmas Carol next, because I've never read it. My only worry about listening to it, is that when the little boy says to Scrooge when he asks him about the turkey in the butcher's window, "WOT - you mean the one as big as me?", it will be different. Silly I know!

I've been on a whirlwind of decorating for Christmas... I have never (in 41 years of marriage) put my tree up in November. It is up, decorated and all the presents are wrapped... I started decorating the house before Thanksgiving! I was a bit ruthless in that I am donating several Holiday decorations - I've 'streamlined' it so it was easier to both put out and will be to take down.
When I do take it down - heck I might leave some of it out until spring just for the cheerful factor.
If you are not loving the micro sutton return or sell it. Black goes very quickly.
 
How about a challenge to use five different bags next month. Even if it means just taking it out for a good moisturizing.
What is everyone doing for exercise? I am getting to lazy and need to try something new.
I haven't really used any bags since March. I keep one loaded with my things just in case. I did take some out to photograph. Does that count?

I've been exercising a bit. During the summer, I swam every day. I loved it so much I got a wetsuit so I could continue even after the water got too cold. I only made it through mid-October. The last time I swam, I shivered so much afterwards, I knew I couldn't do it again until it warms back up. The water only got down to around 75 F. I guess I'm a wimp.

I got a under desk elliptical machine, mostly because the full sized ones require too much assembly. I keep it in front of the couch and use it about an hour a day. It shows me how many calories I'm burning but I don't know how accurate that is. In about an hour, I burn at least 500 calories. I also got a vibration platform. I do 15 minutes a day on it, some with weights and resistance bands. I like the feel of the vibration. Supposedly you get a greater benefit than just doing exercises without it.
 
One thing more about the Louise Penny books (perhaps @More bags and I aren't the only ones who read them?). From a delightful food column in this past Sunday's New York Times, written by Dorrie Greenspan, who ushered Louise Penny around Paris as she researched All The Devils Are Here. I'd say this is a pretty good summary! :smile:

"…I’ve read through her books, all of which include family, mystery, murder, knotty moral dilemmas, goodness lost, goodness found, dogs, a duck, children, very old people and food, lots of it."
That is a wonderful synopsis of Louise Penny’s Gamache series! I love it, especially, the food references! :lol:
 
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Cavi arrived and I'm going to be naughty and cross-post it.

It hold quite a lot. I had all those little things in the pouch on one side plus 12 cards in card holder (it's the sorry looking gunmetal python pouch) and my phone on the other side (had to take my phone out to take pics).

Not sure about Epsom but the colours are lovely. Plus it will stand up to being pulled out and put in bags and briefcases day after day. Couldn't find my agenda cover (that's how long I've been away from travelling to work) or my darling Ezip. I would have liked to have seen them together.

Makes for an excellent clutch IMO

1. Calvi and Gucci Bamboo top-handle 35.
2. Inside a Kelly Sellier 32 sideways (also fits across)
3. Next to a Hermes GP 36

I'd have to edit my keys (I carry 2 sets of house keys and a large car key)

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The Calvi Pouch sounds like a functional SLG. I love how you photgraphed it with your beautiful bags.
 
Hard to believe we are already at the end of the month. I have been very naughty but i stuck by my rule of only sticking to the shelf space I already have.
7 Bags in - Three of these I will receive for Christmas From brother and Dh but I got to pick them so I am counting them in. One has yet to arrive but I am counting that as well. There was actually an 8th bag but it came in and is leaving again today ,so I am not counting it.

3 Bags out
1 slg in
0 slg out
0 sport/travel bags in
1 Sport/travel bag out

It has been a crazy stress filled month. Playing with the bags helps keep my mind off other things. Also the bags I bought were very budget friendly. Sad to see some of my favorite styles no longer being made or not in the same gorgeous fabrics.
Congratulations dc - 3 bags out is phenomenal! Well done managing to your shelf space as a constraint. Sorry to hear November was stress filled. Hopefully, December will be better. :hugs:

How about a challenge to use five different bags next month. Even if it means just taking it out for a good moisturizing.
What is everyone doing for exercise? I am getting to lazy and need to try something new.
I will join you for using five or more bags in December.
For exercise, I like running outdoor and going for socially distanced walks.
 
3 bags out! Congratulations!
It has been stressful - I feel ya...


Sounds good to me!
I haven't been exercising at all, other than a few walks with Coco. I *need* to, but I am soooooooo unmotivated. My weight is up, I've been craving all those warm, cozy stews and breads. Especially bread. Or pasta...
Hi Cookie, I am glad you mentioned Coco, how is she doing?
 
Ok, here´s the time of truth... November stats:


2 bags in: the mustard patent New Lock and the red New Lock I´m giving myself for Christmas

1 bag out- sigh of relief! It was a cheap one I bought a while ago and instantly regretted the purchase... a second, better and really nice bag- but still no use for me- sold, payment pending. Please keep your fingers crossed for me the money will arrive!

0 SLG in
0 SLG out

Quite a few coats, boots and stuff sold via the classifieds, but still a lot listed...

Plus myself being very tempted to buy another bag right now... a model I´ve been drooling over for a while and now an already cheap one turned up on VC and the seller countered my cheeky lowball offer with a still very friendly asking price.
Congratulations on your beautiful additions- they are both stunning Diors! Well done on your 1.5 bag outs, you nearly net even. Best wishes on your remaining items listed.
 
November stats:
Purses in or out - 0
SLG out - 1 (finally... one to go still)
Scarves in - 2 (the Sabina Savage and an H L'Ivresse de L'Infini), I still have 2 listed.

For the month I wore 8 different bags, still working a little on bringing down the CPW on a few of them.
I have learned that I do really like the Nancy Gonzalez mini tote - it's a nice size, super light, and with the 'feathers', it's very cute too. Now I wish I hadn't gone nuts and bought the MZ Wallace Micro Sutton in black (I bought it because I was worried about carrying a croc purse with C-19), because the NG is just fine.

I listened to 2 books (Pride and Prejudice, and Dracula) in November; I'm going to listen to A Christmas Carol next, because I've never read it. My only worry about listening to it, is that when the little boy says to Scrooge when he asks him about the turkey in the butcher's window, "WOT - you mean the one as big as me?", it will be different. Silly I know!

I've been on a whirlwind of decorating for Christmas... I have never (in 41 years of marriage) put my tree up in November. It is up, decorated and all the presents are wrapped... I started decorating the house before Thanksgiving! I was a bit ruthless in that I am donating several Holiday decorations - I've 'streamlined' it so it was easier to both put out and will be to take down.
When I do take it down - heck I might leave some of it out until spring just for the cheerful factor.
Yay for the SLG out, Cookie And great bag rotation, too! I am glad you mentioned your NG mini tote, that is a great looking bag. Did you say all your presents are wrapped and your tree is set up? That is seriously amazing, Batman! I hear you on the need for good cheer. :hugs:
 
The more stressed I am, the more I find myself casually shopping. There’s something soothing about mindless browsing online. And with my parents having multiple medical emergencies, November has been very very stressful.


November

Bags In: 3
Bags out: 0
Accessories In: 2
Accessories Out: 2



November YTD

Bags In: 4+
Bags Out: 21
Accessories In: 9+
Jewelry and Accessories Out: 76+
@Vintage Leather I am sorry to hear about your parents’ medical emergencies and during covid, as well. Are you in the middle of moving, too? I am in awe of your outs YTD, just outstanding. Which bags did you acquire, did I miss your reveals?
 
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