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

[BagsB4Bros]

Warning - purse nerd alert, long post
December Update and 2019 Year End Stats

• Carried 16 bags in December 2019
• Read 39 books in 2019
• Maintained 1 in 1 out policy on bags in 2019

Dec Stats
Bags - 0 in, 0 out
SLGs - 0 in, 0 out

2019 Year End Stats
Bags - 2 in, 2 out
SLGs - 3 in, 4 out

2019 Top 11 Bags, by Usage

1. Hermes Evelyne III PM, Etoupe - 40
2. Gucci Soho Disco, Black - 37
3. Chanel Reissue 226, Black - 36
4. Hermes Bolide 31, Etain - 35
5. Chanel Reissue 226, Red - 25
6. Chanel Coco (Lizard) Handle Small, Burgundy - 24
7. Chanel Reissue Camera bag, Silver Metallic - 22
8. Hermes Garden Party 36, Rouge H - 21
9. Hermes So Kelly Eclat 22, Bleu Sapphire/Bleu Izmir - 21
10. Chanel WOC, black - 21
11. Longchamp Le Pliage, Gun Metal - 21

2019 Colours, by Usage

1. Black - 123
2. Grey/Silver - 118
3. Red/Burgundy - 84
4. Blue - 36

Goals and Habits

The guiding principles I declared back in the 2017 version of this thread,
2017 Goals/Habits
I created a general set of goals for my bags/SLGs and overall closet. No planned acquisitions, no ban, enjoy what I have, mindful purchases are okay.

• Edit my belongings to what I love, use or find beautiful
• Use and enjoy with gratitude what I choose to keep, shop my closet (I think I got this from someone on this thread, @bakeacookie, was it you?)
• Reduce my possessions, I have enough
• Be selective, thoughtful and mindful for things I purchase
• 30 day delayed gratification list
• 1 in 1 or more out

2020 Goals/Habits

• Practice a “no settling” philosophy, per @Annabel Lee and @papertiger
• Edit my belongings to what I love, use and find beautiful
• Use and enjoy what I choose to keep, shop my closet
• Reduce my possessions, I have enough
• Be selective, thoughtful and mindful for things I purchase
• Continue tracking my wears of bags (since 2014), clothing, shoes and jewelry (since 2015)
• Continue to put perceived wants on a 30 Day Delayed Gratification List
• Continue practicing a 1 in 1 or more out policy
• Review and assess wardrobe adds (bags, SLGs, jewelry, clothing and shoes) throughout the year and at year end for frequency of use (were they good purchases or was I wearing sales goggles?)
• Remember this quote which I have at the top of my 30 Day Delayed Gratification List, “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for” - Epicurus or as @diane278 simply stated on her thread, “Remember when you wanted what you currently have.”

The above methods may not work for everyone, they work for me at this stage of life. My goal is to have a well edited collection of bags that work for my lifestyle, that I love and use regularly. I use and enjoy with gratitude what I choose to keep and continue shopping my closet.

Happy new year to my pocket friends and good luck with all of your 2020 goals!

Do you use an app or anything to track your bag usage and color wears? This is a great idea!

 

[More bags]

Do you use an app or anything to track your bag usage and color wears? This is a great idea!

Hi BagsB4Bros, thank you. I use a spreadsheet on my tablet, months and colours across the top, bags in a column on the left. I have formulas set up to calculate the cumulative bag wears for the year for each bag and a count of bag usage by colour. All I update is the cell for a particular bag in the correct month column.
Good luck, hope it helps!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Today´s bag (late 50ies/ early 60ies German Goldpfeil I painted light pink to match a dress)- not that I wore it, I didn´t leave the house, but I played with it and made sure the new hat I made this week-end matched it.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Off to town with Korret vintage bag, it's over 60 years old!

it's raining so planned RH Box Bolide is a no no so the red has to remain hidden on the inside today, and the he Korret is fine on a damp day (very slightly, lightly stamped leather).
The front is for docs and tickets and is part of the front of the bag. You can see the indentation is around the popper when it's closed so can't be helped. It also has light scratches (fingernails - I hope they weren't mine, I don't remember). The best bit is the scarlet interior with matching mirror holder and purse within a purse all in beautiful lamb leather.

I absolutely adore your bag!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

That Henri Bendel is such a pretty bag! I was so sad when they went out of business. The end of an era!

Marc Jacobs (in the good old days) used to make quilted bags. There are a lot of them available on eBay for very low prices. I have had several, but now I'm just down to this one. It's the Large Single, and it's made of lambskin.
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That´s a very pretty bag! I´ve been checking Marc Jacobs bags on our ebay, but didn´t see anything as pretty as yours- most were kind of chunky and had gold hardware. Customs and import duties keep me from buying from the US...

 

[papertiger]

I absolutely adore your bag!

Aw, thank you.

Haven't worn it in ages

 

[papertiger]

Today´s bag (late 50ies/ early 60ies German Goldpfeil I painted light pink to match a dress)- not that I wore it, I didn´t leave the house, but I played with it and made sure the new hat I made this week-end matched it.
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I love that you played with it but didn't leave the house

What colour was it before you painted it and what did you paint it with?

 

[papertiger]

I am terrible at searching. What were the other 3 challenges proposed for Feb? I think my arm is ready for a real purse. And I have plenty of red bags for the color challenge.

I never know, I just make it up

Do the real purse challenge at least once a week, and in red

 

[dcooney4]

The strap didn’t bother me at all. Maybe because the bag is small so I couldn’t really load her. I carried 2 cellphones, BV wallet, a set of keys which adds weight, 2 card cases and a pack of tissue.

However, the strap could be longer! The pic shows the max length.

I am so glad it is comfortable. The length looked fine on you.

 

[dcooney4]

The Balenciaga. It just got here yesterday and it is much more stained than it appeared in the pictures.

Sorry to hear that!

 

[whateve]

Sorry to hear that!

Thanks! I'm reconsidering. I might keep it. I think I paid more than it is worth for the condition but the color is amazing.

 

[whateve]

This is the bag I'm carrying today. I think it is really pretty but I don't usually wear light colors so I feel like it doesn't look very good with my clothes. I don't carry it much. It's a Coach Parker from 2009. It's been in my collection since 2012.

 

[momasaurus]

Off to town with Korret vintage bag, it's over 60 years old!

it's raining so planned RH Box Bolide is a no no so the red has to remain hidden on the inside today, and the he Korret is fine on a damp day (very slightly, lightly stamped leather).
The front is for docs and tickets and is part of the front of the bag. You can see the indentation is around the popper when it's closed so can't be helped. It also has light scratches (fingernails - I hope they weren't mine, I don't remember). The best bit is the scarlet interior with matching mirror holder and purse within a purse all in beautiful lamb leather.

Oh this is a fabulous bag!!

 

[ElainePG]

The Balenciaga. It just got here yesterday and it is much more stained than it appeared in the pictures.

What a shame. I just got a Balenciaga too... that was my “maybe” bag in for the month. But I was a lot luckier than you. I’m very pleased with the condition, even though it’s an older bag (2012, I think). No stains, corners very good, interior fine.
I guess with pre-owned, it’s hit or miss.
Will you have any hassles returning it???

 

[ElainePG]

Today´s bag (late 50ies/ early 60ies German Goldpfeil I painted light pink to match a dress)- not that I wore it, I didn´t leave the house, but I played with it and made sure the new hat I made this week-end matched it.
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You are very talented!