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

[SouthernPurseGal]

Regarding the Astra satchel which is quite boxy and rigid for my preference.
WelL...
Funny enough i realized these gussets on the side can expand but because vachetta is so very stuff it took 8 soup cans and gravity to get the gussets to relax. At the end of a few days like his I don't think my Astra will be too rigid anymore! And will fit more stuff! And the gusset that remains will be just enough structure to keep the bottom of the bag off the ground!

 

[indiaink]

"If you've got the chance and it really speaks to you, go for it." - papertiger, 12-20-2020

And here's another keeper quote!!!

 

[whateve]

Thank you! I never realized it was as something to have a knack for, but I guess it is. When you like simpler, more classic bags like I do, it’s a way to add some zing, like lipstick or a scarf or some jewelry does to an outfit. Keep the proportion and color right and you’ve got it.

I love purse charms! There are some bags that don't look right with a charm but others I have I think are improved with the addition of the right charm.

 

[whateve]

I must say the silver hardware on the yellow is so very pretty.

I find the best thing is:

Don't regret past (or pipeline) purchases but look for the bags which no longer measure-up to the best (for you) and think of weeding them out steadily.
Don't buy for savings or price. If you don't buy it you'll save even more.
Don't keep what you're not sure of (that goes for new).
Don't get rid of what you can't replace (financially or for specific purpose)
Don't get into the habit of looking for new bags after having added an HG.

Only buy for gaps in the wardrobe or better than you have already.

If things are spilling over and you feel out of control, you probably are. Only you can know for sure.

Words to live by! I fall most victim to "Don't buy for savings or price. If you don't buy it you'll save even more." I can't resist a bargain, which is the downfall of hoarders everywhere.

 

[whateve]

Ditto to all that except replace thrifty with poverty.


Not I.



Right?! And I noticed a couple of other compliments to my 15 years outdated most recent purchase. Thanks to you guys for appreciating a stunning yellow purse!!!! Why am I suddenly buying bals??? Why Why I have not done this sooner?!
I think it's the fact that I assume that these city moto bags are horridly outdated that I assumed border on a fashion faux paus (sp?!) to wear (no offense to Balenciaga fans, this is just my ignorant-to-the-brand assumption) but then I found two that just made my heart soar so high that I don't care.
The yellow for three something and this one for $230?! View attachment 4934405

I mean I'm only human and these particular bags just grabbed the purse part of my brain and I had no control but to buy!!!!!

I need to get it in control but only thirty bags at the moment and I have been doing a big purge this year and bags I liked so much went. To pay for plastic surgery of course but you know, first world problems.... But my point is I think I love all 30 bags! Oh wait I ordered two more from Marco Massaccesi this afternoon via email. 32.

This is gorgeous! I became a Bal fan a few years ago. The first one I found at a thrift store for $40. Now I have 6. It never is a factor to me if something is in style or not. All I care is that I like it. The colors Bals came in are fantastic.

 

[doni]

Happy 4th of Advent to all, and a good start of the Christmas week. Looking forward to dip into all the messages tomorrow!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Repeat...

 

[whateve]

Anyone looking for a yellow bag?

I've got one, and one is enough. I'm glad I have it though. It makes me happy.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Anyone looking for a yellow bag?

If one of you buy it, I don’t have to think about it anymore....LOL

HERMES Trim 31 Shoulder Bag Couchevel Yellow Rare Color Square R Used | eBay

Inset: approx. Outside pocket: None. Inner pocket: None. Side: approx. Bottom ⇒ Rubbed corners, but not broken. Main mouth ⇒ Large number of large scratches / Rubbed corners. Ordering More than 1 item??.

www.ebay.com

 

[whateve]

Anyone looking for a yellow bag?

If one of you buy it, I don’t have to think about it anymore....LOL

HERMES Trim 31 Shoulder Bag Couchevel Yellow Rare Color Square R Used | eBay

Inset: approx. Outside pocket: None. Inner pocket: None. Side: approx. Bottom ⇒ Rubbed corners, but not broken. Main mouth ⇒ Large number of large scratches / Rubbed corners. Ordering More than 1 item??.

www.ebay.com

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It's pretty! I don't want to fall down the Hermes rabbit hole!

 

[momasaurus]

Well, I can see that the title of this thread is a misnomer. How many of you would say are you truly shopping from your own collection?

I bought two Portland Leather bags in 2020, and sold two Hermes trims.
We do not speak of scarves, however.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Well, I can see that the title of this thread is a misnomer. How many of you would say are you truly shopping from your own collection?

Let´s put it like this: I´m trying hard to only shop my own wardrobe.
I certainly have not succeeded in doing so this year, but:

I have learned not to buy random bags even when the prices on the preloved market were too good to be true and I was yearning for a pick-me-up

I have done a lot of research on bags I thought I´d love and then only bought the ones I really was sure about and crossed the others off my list including bags I now know I only wanted, because I thought "I had to have them" (brand!)

I have sold bags I did not love

I have bought bags I truly love

Thank-you to this thread! It has changed my bag behaviour very much to the better plus I´ve had the pleasure and honour to meet wonderful people!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I must say the silver hardware on the yellow is so very pretty.

I find the best thing is:

Don't regret past (or pipeline) purchases but look for the bags which no longer measure-up to the best (for you) and think of weeding them out steadily.
Don't buy for savings or price. If you don't buy it you'll save even more.
Don't keep what you're not sure of (that goes for new).
Don't get rid of what you can't replace (financially or for specific purpose)
Don't get into the habit of looking for new bags after having added an HG.

Only buy for gaps in the wardrobe or better than you have already.

If things are spilling over and you feel out of control, you probably are. Only you can know for sure.

Thank-you for this perfect advice @papertiger ! I should print it out!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Good evening to all of you! I hope you are all well!
I haven´t been here for a day or two and was overwhelmed by all the new posts.

Thanks to a wonderful person who picked me up when I was low I am feeling much happier today than I did for a while. I´ve been sewing and hat making (both projects need more work)... and looking at bags online "for dessert".

There are some out there that interest me (when it rains it pours!) Maybe one or even two will end up with me, maybe not. So far the sellers weren´t too cooperative.
To my big amazement I still smile and think: well, if they are not for me there will be others, lean back, wait, but in a relaxed way. The big bag spider isn´t really hungry, just eyeing a snack... a snack she will consume without any guilt if she gets it and not actually miss if not!

 

[indiaink]

Anyone looking for a yellow bag?

If one of you buy it, I don’t have to think about it anymore....LOL

HERMES Trim 31 Shoulder Bag Couchevel Yellow Rare Color Square R Used | eBay

Inset: approx. Outside pocket: None. Inner pocket: None. Side: approx. Bottom ⇒ Rubbed corners, but not broken. Main mouth ⇒ Large number of large scratches / Rubbed corners. Ordering More than 1 item??.

www.ebay.com

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That’s a great price - but that shipping! Whoosh!