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.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

May I join for 2021 year, too?
The 2020 thread has been very helpful and a a great pleasure- thank you everyone!

Please don´t expect an inventory from me. Honestly I don´t have a clue how many bags I own and I do not feel like dragging them all out of their (hiding, hibernating, sheltering...) spaces just to count them. I´m into emotions, not numbers. There are lots of bags I am emotionally attached to and certainly some I don´t care for. (The same goes for clothes and shoes.)

My handbag goals for 2021

• no random purchases (aka buy for buying´s sake, buy because "one has to own this brand", ...)
• only buy what I love
• research, research, research... to make sure the bags I think I´d like actually are what I like plus to gain the knowledge to buy preloved without fear of fakes
• what I don´t care for has to go- preferrably be sold
• use the proceeds to upgrade
• wear my handbags, clothes, shoes without fear of ruining them
• enjoy!

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

This sounds like "good-bey New Lock" and "welcome Miss Dior" to me- maybe the model with the sliding chain!

No I will keep it, I love it now that it's in black and I added a Crossbody strap that makes me love it even MORE. I love a soft cannage bag. I just don't want any more fabric lined bags. And it's entirely possible that I will craft a solution to the lining of that purse in 2021z

 

[cowgirlsboots]

No I will keep it, I love it now that it's in black and I added a Crossbody strap that makes me love it even MORE. I love a soft cannage bag. I just don't want any more fabric lined bags. And it's entirely possible that I will craft a solution to the lining of that purse in 2021z

How did you attach the crossbody strap, please? I´d really like to see.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

The chains on the hobo strap are a perfect place to clip on a Crossbody strap.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I made a list and I have 36 bags. Half colors and half neutrals:

18 earth tones:

Black -6

Brown -4

Tan-4

Grey -2

Taupe-2



18 colors:

Navy-4

Blue-2

Teal green - 2

Metallic -3

Yellow - 2

Orange-1

Red - 1

Pink-2

Purple-1

What is your ratio of color to non?

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I also tallied that I have 16 satchels, only 5 rigid top handles (however - only two lack a shoulder strap of some sort because hand only carry is hard for me), 7 open totes and 8 shoulder/crossbody bags.

I prefer wearing my bags crossbody, and 2/3 of my bags (24 of 36) bags are able to be worn crossbody, so I think that ratio is fine. My second favorite way to wear a bag is on my shoulder, pressed under my arm against my body, about a 12" strap drop whether it's double handles or a hobo strap. Nearly all(save 2) of my purses can be carried like this. So at least a positive realization is that I'm acquiring the types of bags that are in line with my habits, and I feel like the half and half ratio of color to neutral is what I want.

What about you guys, what's your favorite style of carry?

 

[papertiger]

I also tallied that I have 16 satchels, only 5 rigid top handles (however - only two lack a shoulder strap of some sort because hand only carry is hard for me), 7 open totes and 8 shoulder/crossbody bags.

I prefer wearing my bags crossbody, and 2/3 of my bags (24 of 36) bags are able to be worn crossbody, so I think that ratio is fine. My second favorite way to wear a bag is on my shoulder, pressed under my arm against my body, about a 12" strap drop whether it's double handles or a hobo strap. Nearly all(save 2) of my purses can be carried like this. So at least a positive realization is that I'm acquiring the types of bags that are in line with my habits, and I feel like the half and half ratio of color to neutral is what I want.

What about you guys, what's your favorite style of carry?

I nearly always need a small/smaller cross-body. Then I can add a top-handle for larger things.

If I'm determined to carry a shoulder bag, hobo or a larger messager then I may leave-off the cross-body, otherwise I'll look most strapped-up than a donkey.

 

[papertiger]

I made a list and I have 36 bags. Half colors and half neutrals:

18 earth tones:

Black -6

Brown -4

Tan-4

Grey -2

Taupe-2



18 colors:

Navy-4

Blue-2

Teal green - 2

Metallic -3

Yellow - 2

Orange-1

Red - 1

Pink-2

Purple-1

What is your ratio of color to non?

I don't know where to begin. I used to have all my bags itemised on an app on my phone and backed up on pictures on tPF. Then the phone died and then we lost all our pics on here after the last jump. I'd have to go through them all again physically to know exactly.

I expect I have mostly black bags, then brown/tan (there's a thread in this forum with most of my brown bags - a very underrated colour in all hues and shades). I also have a passion for grey bags but they are harder to get, especially the right hue. I have quite a few 'white' bags for Summer including a huge Ivory YSL Marjorelle, large Gucci Flora and ostrich shopper. No taupes, but a lovely Gucci neutral beige (called biscuit).

Colours, I probably have most of could pass for neutrals like dark red, Prussian/aviation blue. Brights are harder, 2 Bambou green (warm leaning, mid-green bright). Jade green Gucci. My only yellow is a python clutch (I think Sergio Rossi) my Gucci 'orange' nubuck Soho Disco is my only orange (can be worn as tan too). I have a stunning violet-blue metallic evening clutch too (somewhere). Only a couple of bright pinks (a velvet/python vintage and Gucci Small Interlocking) . My red Liberty 'Boston' is probably the brightest red. My multicolour Gucci 1955. I have a a thing for silver but I think of silver and gunmetal more as neutrals.

Quicker to tell you what I don't have: No straight purple (sad gap in my wardrobe) or rosy-type pinks. No turquoise. Light green Prada was given away (to someone who then sold it). No bright blues (unless you count the metallic clutch). If I have a gold bag I can't remember.

 

[papertiger]

THIS!!!!!

merry Christmas all!
my new fendi arrived!View attachment 4937216

Congratulations, and merry Christmas to you, what a lovely colour combo

 

[papertiger]

I am so proud of everyone who has kept up this thread for the many years that it has been in action. I think this will be the third or fourth year that I have tried to join this challenge and have not been able to see it through, but I am hoping to make a bigger dent in my goals this year. This year we added our second baby to our family and I feel like I want to reclaim my identity by working on my goals.

2020 I acquired:
Evelyne GM
Palms Springs MM
Chanel Large Shopper
Chanel Deauville

2020 I sold:
Evelyne GM

Current Collection (which I curated during 2020)
LV Mono Looping PM (sentimental)
LV OnMySide (sentimental)
Chanel Jumbo
Chanel Square Mini
Celine Micro Luggage
Palms Springs MM
Chanel Large Shopper
Chanel Medium Deauville

Goals: Do not buy a bag unless I am filling a need in my current collection and have thought about it for at least a month

Welcome

Very clear and down to Earth goals. I think it's a good idea to take our time with bags. Can't always, but with the new ones usually we can.

 

[papertiger]

May I join for 2021 year, too?
The 2020 thread has been very helpful and a a great pleasure- thank you everyone!

Please don´t expect an inventory from me. Honestly I don´t have a clue how many bags I own and I do not feel like dragging them all out of their (hiding, hibernating, sheltering...) spaces just to count them. I´m into emotions, not numbers. There are lots of bags I am emotionally attached to and certainly some I don´t care for. (The same goes for clothes and shoes.)

My handbag goals for 2021

• no random purchases (aka buy for buying´s sake, buy because "one has to own this brand", ...)
• only buy what I love
• research, research, research... to make sure the bags I think I´d like actually are what I like plus to gain the knowledge to buy preloved without fear of fakes
• what I don´t care for has to go- preferrably be sold
• use the proceeds to upgrade
• wear my handbags, clothes, shoes without fear of ruining them
• enjoy!

Of course!

We love all your bag rehab advice

and yes, enjoy to the max - you always look fabulous, so others may enjoy too.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

There’s a gorgeous grey-blue Nancy Gonzalez crocodile tote for 90% off! Ugh it is so hard not to be a bag buying monster.

 

[Bag peace]

What is your ratio of color to non?

12 black bags, 3 white bags and the rest are all various colours.
I'm missing the perfect grey from my collection, as well as yellow and orange. I can see myself getting a lot of use out of the grey and yellow, but am still trying to figure out if I'd use an orange bag as much as I imagine I might.

What about you guys, what's your favorite style of carry?

All of my bags are small crossbody bags, apart from my 2 mini backpacks and my one "interview" tote.

• wear my handbags, clothes, shoes without fear of ruining them
• enjoy!

 

[keodi]

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

+
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 )

Great goals for 2021!

Thanks for getting the ball rolling on 2021 goals @papertiger. I have gone through periods of growth, acquisition, stability, downsizing, conscious editing, mindful purchasing and continuously learning. I began tracking my handbag usage in 2014. I started in previous versions of this thread in 2016, silently observing and photographing my bags in groups (by colour, brand, size), identifying overlaps, confirming favourite and least favourite bags in that grouping, knowing what not to buy more of. I edited, sold and donated one third of my bags in 2016. I added four bags in 2017 (big upgrades and anchors to my current bag wardrobe, three are my most used bags), which was the beginning of a 100% success rate on acquisitions (thank you for sharing that concept @Sparkletastic.) I started feeling queasy about the overall purchase price of my bag wardrobe and released a third of my bags in 2018. I executed a one in one out policy in 2019 with two acquisitions. 2020 has been ... 2020, although not an original goal - it was a year of zero ins and zero outs in bags, SLGs and scarves.

2021 Goals/Habits

• Edit my belongings to what I love, use and find beautiful
• Reduce my possessions, I have enough
• Use and enjoy what I choose to keep, shop my closet
• Be selective, thoughtful and mindful for things I purchase
• Only buy for gaps in the wardrobe or better than I already have, per @papertiger
• Continue practicing a 1 in 1 or more out policy
• Continue tracking my wears of bags, clothing, shoes and jewelry
• Continue to put perceived wants on a 30 Day Delayed Gratification List

My overlying goal is to have enough bags to work for my lifestyle and my desire for variety and few enough to wear them frequently => to curate a collection of bags that I love and carry frequently.

I like your goals some of your are mine as well!

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 love numbers 1,2,3 and 5 is a very good idea!

I’m back in!

2020 was different for me for a lot of reasons. This year I worked from home and I didn’t wear my bags out at all. 4 years ago, I sold off a majority of my handbags and I decided that I wanted a curated wardrobe and a quality handbag wardrobe that suits my real life, and items that I love. I culled many items, bought fewer, nicer and better quality things that I use a lot, and I want to continue that mindset.

2021 Goals/Mindset

• 1 handbag purchase, for 2021 to fill a wardrobe gap.
• Stay within my 6% budget of my annual salary for my 2021 purchases.
• Now that I have purchased a few heavy duty cashmere stoles from Brora, and I have acquired many of my HG scarves from Hermes in 2020, my goal is 1-2 scarves per season total no matter the brand.
• Resume shopping my closet, track the number of wears of clothing and bags in a 30 day period using the style app. This way I get a feel for what is/not being used.
• Continue to be selective, on my bag and clothing purchases/replacements, If it’s not a wow, it’s a no!
• 2 jewelry purchases for 2021. After thoughtful analysis, I plan to add two fine jewelry items that suits my style and these will round out my jewelry wardrobe.
• Not to buying for savings or price, if I don’t buy I’ll save more money @papertiger, you're so right.
• Truly enjoying what I have, and not looking for the next new shiny thing as I tick off an item off my list. I can admire things and not buy them.
• Continue to put perceived wants on a 30 Day Delayed Gratification List @More bags

My goal overall is to have a curated wardrobe that truly suits my lifestyle, and not my fantasy one. @More bags what is 100% acquisition success rate? I’m curious.

 

[keodi]

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.

I didn't think so at all! I'm so glad you're doing better, and i'm looking forward to seeing you on here in 2021! great goals!

May I join for 2021 year, too?
The 2020 thread has been very helpful and a a great pleasure- thank you everyone!

Please don´t expect an inventory from me. Honestly I don´t have a clue how many bags I own and I do not feel like dragging them all out of their (hiding, hibernating, sheltering...) spaces just to count them. I´m into emotions, not numbers. There are lots of bags I am emotionally attached to and certainly some I don´t care for. (The same goes for clothes and shoes.)

My handbag goals for 2021

• no random purchases (aka buy for buying´s sake, buy because "one has to own this brand", ...)
• only buy what I love
• research, research, research... to make sure the bags I think I´d like actually are what I like plus to gain the knowledge to buy preloved without fear of fakes
• what I don´t care for has to go- preferrably be sold
• use the proceeds to upgrade
• wear my handbags, clothes, shoes without fear of ruining them
• enjoy!

Very good goals @cowgirlsboots !