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

[cowgirlsboots]

I adore this story! We all hear "bad salespeople" stories on tPF (and, of course, they certainly happen!) so it's so nice to hear of a positive experience. And I'm so glad your daughter is enjoying both wearing and displaying the bag.

But I must ask. What is Mandarina Duck??? You have me intrigued! Whatever it is, now I want one!!!

Thank-you! I´ll never forget this visit to LV!
Mandarina Duck is an Italian company that makes bags and luggage. They were very popular in the 90ies in Europe and had some stunning shops in the big cities. I think their best known bag is the HERA. It was several hundred DM in the 90ies, but now can be bought pre-loved for a song...

 

[Julia1984]

Great Goals for 2020! I hope to emulate some of your goals for 2020:

• 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 to put perceived wants on a 30 Day Delayed Gratification List
• Continue practicing a 1 in 1 or more out policy.

I have began doing capsule wardrobes in 2014 to hone in on my personal style. Now that I figured out what my personal style is, I find that I buy a lot less. I tend to buy what suits me. I add very few items in my closet, and when I do buy items it's mostly to replenish basics such as T-shirts etc..I'm the same way with my jewelry, i have a small, well curated collection although i have 2 new pieces i'd like to add in the future.
Bags: since getting into Hermes back in 2016, I sold off all of my bags with the exception of 2 LV GM Neverfulls that i use for travel only. I have a 10 handbag rule that i need for my lifestyle. I currently have and use frequently
32cm Kelly black GHW
30cm Black Birkin PHW
45cm Double sens gold/orange
38cm rouge vif trim 1
for 2020 I would like to add 1-2 bags
I want to add a bolide 35cm in a dark neutral colour. i will be going the pre-loved route as i did with all of my Hermes bags, as this size in the Bolide is harder to find new and the savings is great pre-loved. I rented an evelyne PM black PHW from bag borrow and steal as an experiment. I wanted to make sure the bag worked with my lifestyle before i bought it, and I loved it! this bag will be perfect for weekends running errands while i need my hands free. I will probably get this new as the savings in Paris is significantly cheaper! I plan to add a clutch at some point, but at this stage in my life i don't have a clutch life. I wish everyone success in their 2020 goals!

Ummmm AMAZING!

I’m gonna take yours as an inspiration

soooo

Inherited a Birkin 40 in Togo leather
Read (only) 13 books
Got the Balenciaga wallet I wanted AND needed
Restored a 1983 Vuitton Speedy that was ready to be thrown away
Gave all my old clothes away regardless of consignment value ❤️
Oh and a little glimpse of my inheritance ❤️ Def very glad about that!

 

[Vintage Leather]

For those of you who work from home, interested to hear what you do! I think I'll be starting in the next couple of weeks (currently have 2 remote consulting roles and 1 full-time local job to consider) and I'm in healthcare consulting.

My local library has a coworking space, and they don't expect me to pay to be there. I bring my laptop to the library, find a chair with an outlet and stay there until lunch time. I might come back after lunch or I might go home, depending on schedule.

 

[Rhl2987]

My local library has a coworking space, and they don't expect me to pay to be there. I bring my laptop to the library, find a chair with an outlet and stay there until lunch time. I might come back after lunch or I might go home, depending on schedule.

This is a wonderful idea. There are also a lot of coworking spaces where I live that you pay to be able to work at. I doubt I'll do that at this time, so I should find all the free ones like the library and coffee shops.

 

[ElainePG]

Thank-you! I´ll never forget this visit to LV!
Mandarina Duck is an Italian company that makes bags and luggage. They were very popular in the 90ies in Europe and had some stunning shops in the big cities. I think their best known bag is the HERA. It was several hundred DM in the 90ies, but now can be bought pre-loved for a song...

This is a very sharp-looking bag. The hardware on the top is so interesting.

Isn't it interesting (and a bit sad) how designers come and go? I can think of a few in the U.S. that were very hot in the 90s, now they have either vanished entirely or can be bought for pennies on eBay.

 

[missie1]

Haha... I can relate! But aren´t evening bags like pretty tropic fish in a tank? Lovely to look at and just enjoy? And when one day the occasion for an evening bag comes up you do not HAVE To go and buy one- of course you still could!

Definitely as I adore clutches

 

[missie1]

I've only carried 2 or 3 this year, so you're not alone! I will try to change my bags out with you!

RH,
Thanks for the support. I failed to change yesterday or today as I was in hospital and came home and went straight to bed. I will change tomorrow morning

 

[missie1]

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!

Omg. I’m in PJs all day long. It’s driving me insane. I take bath and put on fresh pair when I have break in between my conference calls. When I do go I throw on yoga pants and uggs. I’m like wth is wrong with me. I haven’t carried any flap bag besides my black Jumbo in I don’t know how long. I’m hate to sit around in my clothes in the house but something has got to give.

 

[ElainePG]

Omg. I’m in PJs all day long. It’s driving me insane. I take bath and put on fresh pair when I have break in between my conference calls. When I do go I throw on yoga pants and uggs. I’m like wth is wrong with me. I haven’t carried any flap bag besides my black Jumbo in I don’t know how long. I’m hate to sit around in my clothes in the house but something has got to give.

You’re such a stylish lady... I have no doubt you’ll figure out something in between PJs and a business suit. Sometimes it takes time for the waters to settle, if that makes sense.

There’s a niche market fashion magazine that really needs publishing... for fashion-conscious women who work at home (but a better title).

 

[ElainePG]

RH,
Thanks for the support. I failed to change yesterday or today as I was in hospital and came home and went straight to bed. I will change tomorrow morning

Yikes, I’m so sorry! I hope you’re better soon.

 

[More bags]

RH,
Thanks for the support. I failed to change yesterday or today as I was in hospital and came home and went straight to bed. I will change tomorrow morning

I hope it was nothing serious and you’re on the mend.

 

[Cookiefiend]

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.

I love seeing this - you’ve looked at your bags in a different light, and seen something you didn’t before. ❤️
It’s almost Maui-Midnight and I’ve had a few glasses of wine - so forgive me a ramble - at lunch today my friends asked me how many bag I have . I answered truthfully that I have 11 in the everyday category, but a few more in the “Special Occassion / Travel category”. They were amused that I have categories - but they agreed that there are different uses! And one loved my Coach saddle - she was astonished that it was Coach. Beautiful leather inside and out, not too big, cream, tan and black, and could be crossbody - naturally I extolled all it’s virtues because it is really nice!

 

[Cookiefiend]

oof - also forgive me for my internet issues!

 

[missie1]

For those of you who work from home, interested to hear what you do! I think I'll be starting in the next couple of weeks (currently have 2 remote consulting roles and 1 full-time local job to consider) and I'm in healthcare consulting.

I’m in Healthcare also. I run large scale projects for IT within our organization. I spend 90% of my time on conference calls and meetings with Vendors.

 

[missie1]

You’re such a stylish lady... I have no doubt you’ll figure out something in between PJs and a business suit. Sometimes it takes time for the waters to settle, if that makes sense.

There’s a niche market fashion magazine that really needs publishing... for fashion-conscious women who work at home (but a better title).

Thanks Elaine,

yes there is definitely a market. I gotta figure something out. You would think I’ve stop buying work clothes but I can’t resist a great blazer and we know I love blouses. I also now go days at a time without my wedding rings on as well. I take if off when I’m in the house and now I’m always here. I did get couple of love bracelets over the last few months and I made myself put them on and not wait till I’m going somewhere. So now at least my arm has something on it permanently.