Is it the wallet that I also bought? I love the color but I agree it is a little too big. Now I'm seeing options that would probably work better for me. I'll carry it for awhile to get my money's worth out of it. I don't imagine it would sell for much.
2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Yes, i think so. It's 'fine' but as you say, it is a little too big - when comparing the dimensions to some of the others I've been looking at, it doesn't work as a compact wallet (too big) but then also doesn't work as a medium sized wallet (better options out there).
I might end up giving it to my mentor's daughter - she's about high-school age or almost there, and having a nice-quality wallet seems like a grown up gift that someone that age might appreciate? I'll check with her mom first, of course, but at the price I paid, I honestly don't care too much about re-selling it or getting my money back.
ROFL! This made me laugh out loud.
But! I have a pretty bad Hello Kitty sock habit. So even socks aren’t really safe. LOL! I’ll be out and about looking sleek in a great dress, designer bag and stiletto boots...and no one will know that underneath lurks pink HK footie socks.
You’ve had a rough time with sickness. Why not treat yourself. This is a bag you’ll love and wear. Our self imposed numbers are so arbitrary. Think of it as a range. Enjoy!!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.
Ha!!! If I had diamonds as my free category, we would be homeless. Lordie I do love diamonds.Cue Marilyn Monroe singing "Diamonds Are A Girls's Best Friend"
I saw your other post where you are thinking of gifting it. But, for items that have a little known brand, eBay is my go to. Someone out there will know it and want the wallet. The sale may just take a while.
Great bag and wonderful storytelling. How annoying the SA tried to blame you! I am glad it all worked out.
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.
Hi Essiedub,Ya it’s a sad situation. The thing is that in reality I rarely wear heels much anymore..but I still don’t want to give them up. I started researching comfortable heels...some swear by Manolos and I was nuts enough to start researching the Hangisi. I really wanted the saffron color in the 50mm..thank god it’s not available in the US or it would be decorating my shelf.
Isn’t it pretty?
Is it really comfortable? Not my nikes, I’m sure.
Is it practical? Satin? probably not.
was it Spock that said “ ..you may find that wanting is better than having...”
I think I’d be pretty happy to have these.
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I have also been having foot issues for past few years and I refuse to give up my heels also. I now limit myself to 100mm heels and suffer thru it. I can’t last past 2 hours but that’s enough. What’s a girl to do.
Hi Ladies,
Been skimming posts and I realized that everyone but me is utilizing their bags. I have carried my one workhorse bag for last three weeks straight and I only went to office 3 times. I’m going to force myself to change bags every three days for rest of month regardless if I’m leaving home or not. I think working from home is causing me to lose my sense of style.
Been skimming posts and I realized that everyone but me is utilizing their bags. I have carried my one workhorse bag for last three weeks straight and I only went to office 3 times. I’m going to force myself to change bags every three days for rest of month regardless if I’m leaving home or not. I think working from home is causing me to lose my sense of style.
Auch, I will start working mostly from home shortly and that is one of my biggest fears!
Off to read the rest of posts. This is a lively thread!
Ah, I see. So you really have to do some thinking. I hate that.
Warning: Bag nerd alert follows.
@Cookiefiend , thank you for this excellent question!
It forced me back to my spreadsheet, to analyze my full-sized bags in a different way. Up until now, I've been visualizing them by color and by style (flap, satchel, tote, etc.). But now I tried an analysis strictly by size. Because while you're quite right that "full-sized" means an everyday bag (regardless of anything other than a monsoon) the actual size can be, for me, anything from "able to hold my life for a day" to "fits everything for the day, but no extras."When I looked at my collection that way, I see that I have…
- 2 "schleppers" (top-zip totes): my Balenciaga City bags (the new burgundy one for winter, the yellow one for summer)
- 3 large: Mulberry Blenheim, Balenciaga Town, Valentino Rockstud
- 3 medium-plus: Fendi BTW, Marc Jacobs Mini 54, MM Luna
- 4 medium: Marc Jacobs Single, Balenciaga First, LV Montaigne, Gucci Queen Margaret
This makes twelve full-sized bags, with the exception of the two that are now on probation (and whimpering). Both of these bags fall into the "large" category, but they don't function nearly as well as the three bags already in that category (Mulberry Blenheim, Bal Town, Valentino Rockstud) which I could carry all day without pain.
Just checked it under a strong light. The leather is a bit dry, but it isn't cracked (whew!). I think th whole bag could do with some conditioning. I use the "Beauty & Shine" line from LMB for my Balenciaga bags, and have always had good luck with it.
Yeah, thinking is no fun. I'd rather play with my scarf collection!
Maybe you'll change to a different style? I know that happened to me when I switched from the corporate life to the writing/academic life. For a while, I schlumped around the house in a sweatshirt and baggy jeans. And then one day I caught sight of myself in the full length mirror.
Ultimately, I figured out a different "put-together" look that didn't involve skirts, blazers, and silk blouses. But it took time!
I just have no idea which color(s) I want! I like the blue, light pink, and black. I don't need them though!