2021 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Any one else?

[Sparkletastic]

NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES

1. Bags by Brand Showcase!

Each week, share photos of your bags from the specified brands. Choose a posed “beauty” shot or get your bags out and about in action shots!

We highlight 3 brands per week: 2 premier and 1 contemporary in alphabetical order as listed on tPF. Any brands not listed are showcased in our last week. Brands change to the next set each Sunday.

Our first brand week starts now - Sunday, Oct 31. Please share photos of bags from these brands:

• Bottega Venetta
• Burberry
• Alexander Wang

Tip: Grab your photos from last year in the 2020 resolution thread. Search your user name and the brand to find your photos.

2. Special Stories
Thanks @Claudia Herzog for the suggestion

Wear a bag that has a backstory involving a person, place, or opportunity for which you feel grateful.

 

[Hazzelnut]

My Goal for this year is similar to last year.
1. I must remain with in the shelf space allotted. No squeezing bags to make room.
2. Stay firmly in my budget.
3. No bags that weigh over two pounds, preferably less.
4. Rotate and use all my bags, with the exception of specialty bags.
5. Keep my bag list and photos more up to date and look at it before I make a purchase.
6. Have fun with them.

I should add number one to my list too, as I am definitely guilty of this!!

 

[travelbliss]

Dear everyone, in the absence of @eggtartapproved, I am starting this thread for 2021, carried on from:

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

I'm still hoping to sell a few things before the end of the year but here are my yearly stats so far. bags out 7, bags in 15 purse charms out 27, purse charms in 8 wallets out 1, wallets in 6, and another is on the way scarves out 2, scarves in 0 cosmetic case out 0, cosmetic case in 1...

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In these threads, we support each other with differing goals and objectives, although all underpinned with the overall desire of discovering what is perhaps hidden in the dark recesses of our wardrobes, lofts, attics and editing, curating, refining, redefining or updating our bag wardrobes.

There are other threads that are best suited to outright bans, shopping addictions and minimalist bag collections, so if those objectives for 2021 are far closer to your resolution(s) please do a word-search in this forum to help support your goal(s).

My objectives for this year are similar to years gone by:
1 Bag - for Gucci centenary and it must be - Could be new, could be amazing pre-loved.
Perhaps my H HG (not telling)
2 bags must leave
Get to grips with SLGs and use the ones I have presently

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2 scarves per season (any brand) whether new or pre-loved (2 seasons a year)
Blitz RTW further, full-scale overhaul
Rid myself of 5" + heel shoes and boots I never, ever wear (apart from Guccis )

My Goal for this year is similar to last year.
1. I must remain with in the shelf space allotted. No squeezing bags to make room.
2. Stay firmly in my budget.
3. No bags that weigh over two pounds, preferably less.
4. Rotate and use all my bags, with the exception of specialty bags.
5. Keep my bag list and photos more up to date and look at it before I make a purchase.
6. Have fun with them.

I just discovered the 2020 thread, peeked into it, and spent the last hour reading your stories. This year has made me realize how lucky and blessed we are to be able to discuss our possessions, when others may not have basic needs met. I love your goals. I have recently unloaded (sold, donated, given away) dozens of accessories and bags and am hoping in 2021 to be more mindful of impulse spending. Is it selfish to hope that the future LV releases are hideous and unappealing ?? lol...

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I also want to steal dcooney4's list with small modifications:
1. I must remain with in the shelf space allotted (I am house hunting so I have no idea how much room I'll have). No squeezing bags to make room.
2. Bag budget of 12% of my salary- stay within it. Selling to fund purchases is obviously exempt.
3. Score a used boy for less than 4% of my salary to rehab into loveliness (that will re-sell for 10% of my salary if I'm ever hard up for cash).
3. No gorgeous but uncomfortably heavy bags, and strong objection to bags without a Crossbody option (even if it hits high up on my waist) to sling my purse to my body and wrangle large dogs and small kids.
4. Rotate and use all my bags equally, with the exception of specialty&travel bags. If I'm reluctant to move into a bag and find it hard to match any outfit, strongly consider selling.
5. Avoid bags without leather lining. I despise poufy, loosely attached fabric linings that take up precious cargo space in my purse. My dior new lock has a horrible bulky tripartite liner that makes digging through the sections to see what is in the bottom difficult! I do not want to hand burrow. I want to open her up and see everything immediately, no hiding places. And lambskin feels so much nicer against my skin than synthetic materials, so even if the liner is glued to the bag like contact paper, still no go unless it's a bag I can't even fathom walking away from, it's so delicious in every other way.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I just bought this coin purse bag charm Keychain and paid more thanI thoughtI would ever spend on something so silly like this ($50), but I'm a chow chow mom in addition to mom of 4 so it just had to happen. My keys are going to be onthis soon and hooked on (or in) all my bags when I go somewhere with my keys!

 

[indiaink]

View attachment 4936552I just bought this coin purse bag charm Keychain and paid more thanI thoughtI would ever spend on something so silly like this ($50), but I'm a chow chow mom in addition to mom of 4 so it just had to happen. My keys are going to be onthis soon and hooked on (or in) all my bags when I go somewhere with my keys!

Aiiii!!! This is PERFECT! I love Kate Spade stuff - I almost picked up a Boston Terrier bag yesterday but - . Nobody does German Shepherds, darn it.

 

[papertiger]

I also want to steal dcooney4's list with small modifications:
1. I must remain with in the shelf space allotted (I am house hunting so I have no idea how much room I'll have). No squeezing bags to make room.
2. Bag budget of 12% of my salary- stay within it. Selling to fund purchases is obviously exempt.
3. Score a used boy for less than 4% of my salary to rehab into loveliness (that will re-sell for 10% of my salary if I'm ever hard up for cash).
3. No gorgeous but uncomfortably heavy bags, and strong objection to bags without a Crossbody option (even if it hits high up on my waist) to sling my purse to my body and wrangle large dogs and small kids.
4. Rotate and use all my bags equally, with the exception of specialty&travel bags. If I'm reluctant to move into a bag and find it hard to match any outfit, strongly consider selling.
5. Avoid bags without leather lining. I despise poufy, loosely attached fabric linings that take up precious cargo space in my purse. My dior new lock has a horrible bulky tripartite liner that makes digging through the sections to see what is in the bottom difficult! I do not want to hand burrow. I want to open her up and see everything immediately, no hiding places. And lambskin feels so much nicer against my skin than synthetic materials, so even if the liner is glued to the bag like contact paper, still no go unless it's a bag I can't even fathom walking away from, it's so delicious in every other way.

I'd like to lobby Parliament to make ugly, cheap linings in premier bags illegal

 

[papertiger]

View attachment 4936552I just bought this coin purse bag charm Keychain and paid more thanI thoughtI would ever spend on something so silly like this ($50), but I'm a chow chow mom in addition to mom of 4 so it just had to happen. My keys are going to be onthis soon and hooked on (or in) all my bags when I go somewhere with my keys!

It's an understandable purchase when we find a purse that looks like one of our fur babies

 

[Hazzelnut]

I'd like to lobby Parliament to make ugly, cheap linings in premier bags illegal

You have my full support!!

 

[papertiger]

Aiiii!!! This is PERFECT! I love Kate Spade stuff - I almost picked up a Boston Terrier bag yesterday but - . Nobody does German Shepherds, darn it.

I love German Shepherds, my fur 'niece' is one. It would have made a nice gift (for my sister, not her dog). A packet of treats will have to do (for the dog not my sis )

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

It's an understandable purchase when we find a purse that looks like one of our fur babies

Right?! I mean how could I walk away from the tiniest Kate Spade (R.I.P.) SLG that I could use and get a smile from every day?!!!

You have my full support!!

Mine, too! It really drew me back to massaccesi after a couple year break that he started adding leather lining for $50 extra. Well less since he does frequent sales. Talk about the best value for the money upgrade ever!!!

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

My sixth attempt at scoring a silk kimono on eBay to use as a luxe house coat.... this one checks all the boxes of the white one that arrives yesterday PLUS POCKETS!
Squeee! Trying to think about small, thrifty purchases with major retail therapy delights, to not even consider buying myself a bag for Christmas. I’ve bought so many! Even this month! No more for awhile. But it’s fun to score silk!!!!

 

[FromRussiaWithLV]

I just bought this coin purse bag charm Keychain and paid more thanI thoughtI would ever spend on something so silly like this ($50), but I'm a chow chow mom in addition to mom of 4 so it just had to happen. My keys are going to be onthis soon and hooked on (or in) all my bags when I go somewhere with my keys!

Oh my God! This is an amazing purse! I love chow chows

 

[Bag peace]

I'm excited to shop my own next year. I had intended to do it right in 2020 but, as it was a rollercoaster of a year, I made a lot of weird, and some very wrong, decisions around my bag closet.
I learned a lot from participating in the 2020 thread even though I didn't quite achieve my personal goals. I learned about fashion, history, architecture, painting and all manner of unexpected life lessons!
I made friends who rooted for me as I battled covid and other health issues, and welcomed me back when I recovered. I cannot imagine not being a part of this thread moving forward. I think I'd miss out on too much knowledge, laughter, bag (and fur baby) photos, and of course, I'd miss the amazing company!

Bag closet goals:

-As it stands, I have 38 bags (half are self-bought, half gifted to me) and 6 SLGs. My collection has grown exponentially and unintentionally in a matter of 2 years, leaving me feeling quite overwhelmed by it.
I love every bag in my collection presently but definitely want to downsize. I feel like I may be able to release 5 bags in the next year as a first step towards a more curated bag closet.
My ultimate goal is to cut down to 16 special bags, but I have no definite timeline for this, merely the intention to gradually donate bags from my collection as and when I feel it is time that someone else enjoys them.

-I spent all of 2020 unemployed for the first time in my adult life, so next year is going to be about hopefully securing gainful employment and rebuilding my life. Six of my bags are "office/work" bags and I really hope I get to use them all in the coming year. My industry completely sank with the pandemic and I cannot picture what work will look like in this next chapter, but I'm holding out hope that those bags will get used!

- There is a possibility I'll add in 1 new bag, but only if it fills a void in my closet and only if it's a brand that I have tried and tested before, or one that has a solid reputation for quality. I was thoroughly disappointed when I tested a new brand last year (Aimee Kestenberg -> sorry for being petty). I won't be repeating that mistake.
If I were to add something, it would likely be Portland Leather Goods, Marco Massaccesi, Hammitt or Coach. Those brands are within my budget (at least until I'm employed again) and have stellar reputations and great quality products.

- This will be my first time formally tracking bag stats and I'm excited to see where I'll end up. I'd like to think it'll make me more mindful.

- My last goal is to speak less and listen more on the thread. The chaotic year I had meant that I rambled on far too much in the last thread but said little of substance. I was lost and overwhelmed and it bled into everything, including my posts.
I hope as I regain my health and find my footing again, I will be able to make more valuable contributions and help others here as they have helped me. In the meantime, I look forward to following along and learning ever more from all the brilliant and generous people on here.

Fingers crossed 2021 will have less stress, more laughter and plenty of fun bag challenges that we can all participate in because the world is safe to step back into.

 

[papertiger]

I'm excited to shop my own next year. I had intended to do it right in 2020 but, as it was a rollercoaster of a year, I made a lot of weird, and some very wrong, decisions around my bag closet.
I learned a lot from participating in the 2020 thread even though I didn't quite achieve my personal goals. I learned about fashion, history, architecture, painting and all manner of unexpected life lessons!
I made friends who rooted for me as I battled covid and other health issues, and welcomed me back when I recovered. I cannot imagine not being a part of this thread moving forward. I think I'd miss out on too much knowledge, laughter, bag (and fur baby) photos, and of course, I'd miss the amazing company!

Bag closet goals:

-As it stands, I have 38 bags (half are self-bought, half gifted to me) and 6 SLGs. My collection has grown exponentially and unintentionally in a matter of 2 years, leaving me feeling quite overwhelmed by it.
I love every bag in my collection presently but definitely want to downsize. I feel like I may be able to release 5 bags in the next year as a first step towards a more curated bag closet.
My ultimate goal is to cut down to 16 special bags, but I have no definite timeline for this, merely the intention to gradually donate bags from my collection as and when I feel it is time that someone else enjoys them.

-I spent all of 2020 unemployed for the first time in my adult life, so next year is going to be about hopefully securing gainful employment and rebuilding my life. Six of my bags are "office/work" bags and I really hope I get to use them all in the coming year. My industry completely sank with the pandemic and I cannot picture what work will look like in this next chapter, but I'm holding out hope that those bags will get used!

- There is a possibility I'll add in 1 new bag, but only if it fills a void in my closet and only if it's a brand that I have tried and tested before, or one that has a solid reputation for quality. I was thoroughly disappointed when I tested a new brand last year (Aimee Kestenberg -> sorry for being petty). I won't be repeating that mistake.
If I were to add something, it would likely be Portland Leather Goods, Marco Massaccesi, Hammitt or Coach. Those brands are within my budget (at least until I'm employed again) and have stellar reputations and great quality products.

- This will be my first time formally tracking bag stats and I'm excited to see where I'll end up. I'd like to think it'll make me more mindful.

- My last goal is to speak less and listen more on the thread. The chaotic year I had meant that I rambled on far too much in the last thread but said little of substance. I was lost and overwhelmed and it bled into everything, including my posts.
I hope as I regain my health and find my footing again, I will be able to make more valuable contributions and help others here as they have helped me. In the meantime, I look forward to following along and learning ever more from all the brilliant and generous people on here.

Fingers crossed 2021 will have less stress, more laughter and plenty of fun bag challenges that we can all participate in because the world is safe to step back into.

Good to have you back and healthy with us.

This year has obviously been challenging in so many ways, the very best to getting a a great job in 2021, and staying on track with all your goals.

No need to post less or say less, we've all enjoyed your posts and look forward to more.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

Bag closet goals:

-As it stands, I have 38 bags (half are self-bought, half gifted to me) and 6 SLGs. My collection has grown exponentially and unintentionally in a matter of 2 years, leaving me feeling quite overwhelmed by it.
I love every bag in my collection presently but definitely want to downsize. I feel like I may be able to release 5 bags in the next year as a first step towards a more curated bag closet.
My ultimate goal is to cut down to 16 special bags, but I have no definite timeline for this, merely the intention to gradually donate bags from my collection as and when I feel it is time that someone else enjoys them.

THIS!!!!!

merry Christmas all!
my new fendi arrived!