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

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#10,907
momasaurus said:
I'm not quite ready yet to look back at what my plans and goals were for this year (I know I was so optimistic about having 2020 vision, etc.), but I'm wondering if anyone has heard from @eggtartapproved or @Sparkletastic, who used to drive this thread with challenges, etc.
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I am sure she will be back to start the new year thread.
 
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Purses & Perfumes said:
Thank you! I got it for a very good price. I think I got the same one that @indiaink has -- the black chain knot in woven leather. Will definitely post pictures.


Yes, I agree that many of us are unable to edit due to the current pandemic situation. I have certainly not been as mindful in my purchasing this year as I would like to be -- the stress, anxiety about family members with health issues, increased work, and lack of social interaction have all made me turn to retail therapy as well. I think we can all just try to do the best we can, given the current situation, but it's always a good idea to be thoughtful when adding new items to the collection. I am not as "edited" in some other areas of my life as I would like to be -- I have more winter coats than I need and my perfume collection is quite large -- but they are things that bring me pleasure, and that is important as well. But other than bags, fragrance and winter coats, most areas of my life are pretty streamlined. Oh, and except for paper -- I have too much paper clutter. Need to do a big tidy up soon!

Love both these bags! That is a beautiful shade of pink -- a lovely and cheerful shade.

What a sweetie!:heart: Wishing him a speedy recovery and sending positive thoughts.
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Thank you!
 
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indiaink said:
The crazy BV outlet sale in October got a lot of us. :throwup:

My friend is coming the day before Christmas Eve, so next Wednesday you'll have photos.
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I can't believe the knots will no longer be made. Such a classic bag -- a work of art really. Anyway, a new chain knot in black will soon be joining my collection. I would love to see pictures of yours too, when you have the bag back with you. :flowers:
 
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I realized it will be too hot for a scarf around my neck 80% of the year in Atlanta, where we are moving. My scarf collection will be neglected! I've been curating it for years. :confused1:

So....I got a bit of attention off of buying bags by starting the process of building a vintage-silk-&embroidery-kimono-sash-as-belt to cinch my new(thank you liposuction, I know this was the easy way out via thousands of dollars rather than hard work so feel free to think less of me --I kinda do, too!), smaller waist that I think will go great with my wardrobe. I've bought 5 ($30 or less) belts. I'm about to get a sixth ( :biggrin: And 9 silk kimonos as stylish house robes.
 
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cowgirlsboots said:
December bags...

...no bag, barely a humble slg.
This manicure case is always by my side.
The instruments inside were a Christmas present from my boy-friend´s Mum 30 years ago. They used to live in their original very 90ies white leather/fake croc covered plastic case until it became too shabby 3 or 4 years ago.
I found this replacement at a car boot sale for 1 glorious Euro. It´s so nice with its lovely suede lining and smooth leather upper.
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Beautiful piece!
 
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SouthernPurseGal said:
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I tried this strap on this just campagne panamby and I'm pleased with the juxtaposition.
I feel exactly the same joy playing with my purses as I did playing with my barbies as a little girl. I know it's trivial but that's exactly why it's fun, no one around me cares but me but somehow it's about self love and self care to baby our bags which in turn pay us dividends in purse joy. It's a solid investment. Maybe I shouldn't post after having an adult refreshment ( now that my kids are asleep.) I'm getting all deep but only in my own mind and yall will be overcome with pity at my foolishness.
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My mother would call this strap Swiss embroidery, I think it looks lovely
 
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Vintage Leather said:
One thing I should probably start by saying - this year, I’ve moved, cleared my place in the mountains to make room for renters, and got several boxes of stuff from my dear parents. For the first time in 6 years, all my stuff is in one location. And it’s a lot

My stats are only counting sales, not donations or trash.

So. Tips.

1) All of the current decluttering books talk about doing things by category. I challenge Kondo-sama to declutter by category when there’s over 100 mystery boxes that need to be moved or eliminated in three weeks. I give myself 15 minutes per box for decluttering. If I can’t do it in that, I take a quick photograph and move to the next thing.

2) haul out trash immediately.

3) have a staging area for sales. Everything listed goes in that one area.

Everything that survives this initial deep cut needs to have a home out of site and be put in its home. After i finish my hour of decluttering, stop. Start on my hour of processing. Do not give in to the blandishments if “just one more box.”

4) if it’s bulky, list it cheap. Jewelry, I can wait to sell. Bags, nutcrackers, Radko ornaments. Those are bulky - let them move on

5) if I haven’t used it in 5 to 10 years, I’m not going to. I had a half dozen bags I was going to restore; I saw myself as a DocRide-in-Training at one point in my life. But I never got past the initial steps. I listed and sold them cheap. Because it feels good to let go versions of yourself that no longer fit.

6) if it’s a good candidate for consignment (for example, clothes and shoes, any brand of bag where lowballs and authenticity questions will drive me completely insane...) haul it out once a week. Don’t let it linger but don’t waste the gas. Once a week is a good compromise.

7) Consignment for things that need to be seen. Facebook groups for specialty items (collectibles, art supplies). Ebay for things you want gone quickly but don’t mind paying for shipping. Posh for clothes and accessories that you don’t care how quickly they move, you just don’t want to deal with shipping. Galleries for art

but most importantly

7) know why you’re doing this. Honestly, it’s exhausting and sometimes I wonder if I’d be better off walking away. But first I decided I wanted a house. And the money came in handy; I sold enough to cover moving expenses.
I’m still going because I know I want my mental health and to reduce stress. And I decided I want a pair of earrings.
I hope that’s helpful.
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This is incredibly helpful - thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing these tips.
I (we) need to downsize; this is a big house and it's just the two of us and Coco. I love this house though, and we use all of it, but it's full of stuff we just don't use.
I want to start in the basement... there is so much crap down there that has never been touched since we moved here - well wait. Untouched since the basement flooded 14 years ago. Stuff I'm never going to use again. It's mostly household good... like we used to have a big wine tasting party - and I have 3 huge boxes of 'everyday' wine glasses that have not been opened for probably 15 years. Ugh... just thinking about it wears me out... and I know that means it needs to be done.
momasaurus said:
Congrats on getting some grail scarves! Well, I bought 17 scarves/shawls and sold 7. Not great, but that's about average for me each year.
I also have advice from @papertiger, @More bags, and others right next to my wishlist! This thread does help me a lot.
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This thread helps me a lot too, plus there are so many wonderful people on this thread. So many incredibly thoughtful, and caring people. Thank you all for making this place a pleasure. :hugs:
 
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papertiger said:
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.
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WORDS TO LIVE BY!
Wow PT, this is spot on - thank you!
(I've taken a screen shot of this to help me remember!)
cowgirlsboots said:
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!
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:hugs:
 
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jblended said:
Do you know, I was thinking of bumping up that editing thread. Only, I'm not sure where I am in the process and I feel everyone is also unable to edit due to the current circumstances. I'd like to think we're all curating but, in my case at least, it's been more random accumulation (via pandemic-driven retail therapy or gifts from loved ones) than a mindful process of editing and sculpting the collection.

I'm such an "edited" person in all areas of my life- apart from my posts on tpf that are always far too long :blush: and my bag collection that has taken on a life of its own.
I'm not forcing the process of editing but I do feel like I've strayed away from myself a great deal. As I post about wanting to downsize, I'm currently eyeing up some bags in yellow and may end up with yet another purchase before the year's end! :lol:

Great choice on the BV chain knot! I cannot wait to see your reveal! I'm definitely hopeful that we'll soon be able to use our beauties.
I'll echo the sentiment of not going on a strict ban. That's not a very fun way to live, in my experience. A low-buy year where we fill specific gaps or mindfully bring in very special pieces is a more functional and organic means to finding purse peace. :tup:
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I know sales of my bag listings have completely stalled. I probably would list 3-4 of my bags but if they are going to just sit, or I have to about give them away, I will keep them.
 
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dcooney4 said:
So far so good. He had to have spinal surgery yesterday. He injured his back but we don’t even know how and things got worse rapidly . So yesterday he had an MRI and then went right in to surgery. Now they will keep him for a few days . So any good thoughts or prayers are appreciated.
That is a photo I took just before I realized he was not looking to cheerful.
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Aw...poor puppy. Hope he is ok.
 
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