2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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I agree that HG’s don’t count. But, I bought mine so I don’t have that excuse anymore.Not sure of HGs and wishlist scarves even count
Well done for all.
Hmmmm...since I don’t buy scarves, I need a “free” category of my own.
Since you like open toe shoes I think socks would be safe one. LolI agree that HG’s don’t count. But, I bought mine so I don’t have that excuse anymore.
Hmmmm...since I don’t buy scarves, I need a “free” category of my own.
The condition of the bag is excellent. It looks as though it's maybe (maybe!) been carried twenty times. No stains, no corner wear (unless I look with a high-powered microscope), the teensiest bit of rubbing on the handles (but no darkening), no color transfer, excellent lining, zippers all work, and nothing remotely like a bad smell.
What's holding me back is that I'm now over my self-imposed quota of full-sized bags. This one would bring my total of full-sized bags up to fourteen, which for some odd reason feels like too many. I come from a long line of pioneer women who didn't believe in having too much of anything.
However. Even if I were to add this bag, my total number MIGHT come down to twelve, which would make me very happy.
Two of my bags are now on probation. I've put them on a high shelf, and if I avoid them for the next six months, they are going on to a new home where someone taller (without upper back issues) will give them some love.
I probably would have, except that (1) it was a present from DH; and (2) I've heard that the resale on Balenciaga is next to nothing. So I'd rather keep it, and wear it either on sunny spring days or, taking a page out of @Cookiefiend 's book, on foggy summer days!
This is a true classic. But what a horror story about your first one. Imagine that SA saying you had done it yourself! I'm so glad you had a better experience the second time, and now you have a good memory associated with the bag.
Cue Marilyn Monroe singing "Diamonds Are A Girls's Best Friend"I agree that HG’s don’t count. But, I bought mine so I don’t have that excuse anymore.
Hmmmm...since I don’t buy scarves, I need a “free” category of my own.
I am stoked - my pending sale became finalized on Sunday and I shipped the bag off on Monday morning. (The USPS happened to come when I was passing through the lobby/front desk area, too, so I didn't even have to go drop off the box!) I'm a little disappointed to have taken a bit of a monetary loss on the bag (it just wasn't the right style/color/fit for me), but I am glad it is going to someone who hopefully will enjoy it more, and now it means I'm back at net zero bags for the year.
I am considering selling a wallet that I purchased in December. After some thought it really is just bigger than I wanted in a compact wallet, and if I wanted a wallet in that size range I'd rather get something a little more luxurioius (such as the LV Victorine). Even though I was initially happy with it, it just didn't work the way I had hoped, and now i'm kicking myself because I know I shouldn't buy things before researching/considering my options thoroughly, and I didn't do a great job with that.
I am considering selling a wallet that I purchased in December. After some thought it really is just bigger than I wanted in a compact wallet, and if I wanted a wallet in that size range I'd rather get something a little more luxurioius (such as the LV Victorine). Even though I was initially happy with it, it just didn't work the way I had hoped, and now i'm kicking myself because I know I shouldn't buy things before researching/considering my options thoroughly, and I didn't do a great job with that.
Slowly but surely I am doing the same thing.The condition of the bag is excellent. It looks as though it's maybe (maybe!) been carried twenty times. No stains, no corner wear (unless I look with a high-powered microscope), the teensiest bit of rubbing on the handles (but no darkening), no color transfer, excellent lining, zippers all work, and nothing remotely like a bad smell.
What's holding me back is that I'm now over my self-imposed quota of full-sized bags. This one would bring my total of full-sized bags up to fourteen, which for some odd reason feels like too many. I come from a long line of pioneer women who didn't believe in having too much of anything.
However. Even if I were to add this bag, my total number MIGHT come down to twelve, which would make me very happy.
Two of my bags are now on probation. I've put them on a high shelf, and if I avoid them for the next six months, they are going on to a new home where someone taller (without upper back issues) will give them some love.
I am probably just being a microscope but is that a crack in the leather near the zipper on the right hand side? If not I think it is a keeper after everything you said.Those of you who "know" me on this thread also know this Balenciaga City bag, which was a present from DH in 2015.
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There are many things I love about this bag, the first being that it was a present.Also it's lightweight, it holds a lot, when necessary, and the slouchy leather suits me. Finally, I can carry it crossbody (with this Mautto strap) or on my shoulder (with the original leather strap).
My problem has always been the color. It just doesn't go with the outfits I tend to wear, except in the warmest of days. And we don't get many of those here on the coast.
However, as my Upper Back & Neck Stuff has become worse, I find myself reaching for it more and more often. Finally, a couple of weeks ago, I had an epiphany. Since Balenciaga bags are no longs the Hot Ticket item they once were, I could probably find a pre-loved one at a good price from a reputable consignment site.
And I did!
Here is my still-thinking-about-it-but-pretty-sure Balenciaga City in Cassis, with silver hardware. From 2012, I think. The color is difficult to capture, so I'm including two photos. The leather is NOT as shiny as the second photo shows; it's more matte, like the first photo. But I think the color is more true in the second photo.
I have 30 days to decide, so I haven't clipped the tags yet. I try it on every day and study myself in the mirror the way I used to when I was fifteen.But I'm really very close.
Oh, and DH loves it. Since he has a very good eye for handbags (and jewelry, and scarves) I give weight to his opinion.
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I sent a large slg out yesterday. It was very pretty but I never wore it so out it went. Now the question is I have a wallet the was a few hundred dollars that I received a few years ago. The company no longer makes leather goods and was not well known for that so how do I get rid of it. It was a gift . Both my Mom and dd don't want it as they have one already. My husband says just hold on to it but I am trying to remove things I don't use.
I noticed a woman wearing this the other day, it looked so chic!
Does Full Size = everyday size? Like it's a bag you'd carry any day, not dependent on weather or occasion? If so - I don't feel 12 or 14 is too many. I have 11 (including the Massaccesi that hasn't arrived yet) in the everyday category, adding one or two more wouldn't upset me.The condition of the bag is excellent. It looks as though it's maybe (maybe!) been carried twenty times. No stains, no corner wear (unless I look with a high-powered microscope), the teensiest bit of rubbing on the handles (but no darkening), no color transfer, excellent lining, zippers all work, and nothing remotely like a bad smell.
What's holding me back is that I'm now over my self-imposed quota of full-sized bags. This one would bring my total of full-sized bags up to fourteen, which for some odd reason feels like too many. I come from a long line of pioneer women who didn't believe in having too much of anything.
However. Even if I were to add this bag, my total number MIGHT come down to twelve, which would make me very happy.
Two of my bags are now on probation. I've put them on a high shelf, and if I avoid them for the next six months, they are going on to a new home where someone taller (without upper back issues) will give them some love.
I saw a Chanel tote the other day in a restaurant, looking all casual on the back of her chair, and I thought Hrrmmm - that's a cutie! And it was black…
Is there anyone else that you could give this to who would appreciate it? A niece or friend's daughter, etc.?
Eek! I'll go back and check. I don't have a microscope, but I do have a good magnifying glass…
