2022 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Anyone else?

[Katinahat]

2 Aug - brand showcase: A-F
4 Sept - brand showcase: G-L
11 Sept - brand showcase: M-R
18 Sept - brand showcase: S-Z
25 Sept - totes
2 Oct - satchels
9 Oct - crossbodies inc WOCS
16 Oct - shoulder bags
23 Oct - bucket bags
30 Oct - clutches
6 Nov - backpacks
13 Nov - bags that don’t count
20 Nov - pairing bags with shoes
27 Nov - pairing bags with other accessories
4 Dec - bag storage
11 Dec - SLGs
18 Dec - charms

Challenges:
Sept - bags in different locations
Oct - Halloween: wear orange or black bags
Nov - International Merlot Day: wear wine coloured bags or pair bags with wine.
Dec - use the bag.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Sharing the first of my four recent bag acquisitions. My new to me black caviar Chanel jumbo single classic flap w/shw. Perfect condition with all the extras! She replaces the first Chanel I ever bought (glitter back patent jumbo) that just wasn’t me. I am soooo glad I sold that bag and got what I wanted. This reminds me to be merciless in purging a bag if it doesn’t bring joy.

I know mini bags are in but this will likely become my go to daily bag. I have to have room for my stuff. Lol!

And, this is may just be my last Chanel bag. I have what I want and the prices are now beyond ridiculous. I’m glad I got in early and didn’t have to pay current prices. Some cute designs like toiletry cases appeal but I’ve decided I’m done buying bags til Covid actually allows me to use them again.

 

[Sparkletastic]

That black Chanel is the second most expensive bag in my collection. And, here is the other bookend which is by far the least expensive bag in my collection. My new Celestial clutch from The Met Museum of Art. It came with a card that said the design is inspired by a 1937 evening jacket in the museum’s Costume collection. I think that is super cool!

Up close this bag looks worth 10x + the price I paid. I’m soooooo happy with it and neeeeed to wear it somewhere!

 

[More bags]

I suspect I am depressed, but a part of me wants to give up and wear St John or Natan (which I have affectionately called Granimals for Adults) or maybe Chicos Traveller and say “to heck with it all.”

My new style will be “White tags match white tags” and my clothes will live for a ridiculously long time and I will never have to thinking about what to wear again

We’re here for you, and we care about you @Vintage Leather. I read your 2021 summary, what a huge year. You’ve endured so much hardship in a short time. I admire your resilience. Also, I enjoyed hearing about your successes editing more than 2021 items last year. I’m not familiar with Natan, so I looked it up, they have some great knitwear. Sending virtual hugs.

 

[880]

Not sure. I am trying to find info about styles that are currently in production, but not having much luck. The New Drag looks good from pics if they still make it, a black Halzan 31 if it is deeper than the 25, maybe a black Evie or Pico 22…DH was asking me about Birkins last week, if he said go, I wouldn’t refuse. A 30 in a teal/green/rich blue color would be pretty, or maybe orange. A Kelly 28 or 32 in those teal/green/blue colors would be nice too.

We’ll see….but it’s going to be a special trip, H bag or not.

@BowieFan1971, before you go, you might want to compare retail and reseller prices on some of these bags; it’s possible the Halzan, a pico 22 and the evie could be had for under retail. . . Also I have seen the new drag at Japanese resellers too.
happy shopping!

@Sparkletastic, I love your new bags Especially the celestial clutch! So happy for you!

 

[More bags]

Sharing the first of my four recent bag acquisitions. My new to me black caviar Chanel jumbo single classic flap w/shw. Perfect condition with all the extras! She replaces the first Chanel I ever bought (glitter back patent jumbo) that just wasn’t me. I am soooo glad I sold that bag and got what I wanted. This reminds me to be merciless in purging a bag if it doesn’t bring joy.

I know mini bags are in but this will likely become my go to daily bag. I have to have room for my stuff. Lol!

And, this is may just be my last Chanel bag. I have what I want and the prices are now beyond ridiculous. I’m glad I got in early and didn’t have to pay current prices. Some cute designs like toiletry cases appeal but I’ve decided I’m done buying bags til Covid actually allows me to use them again. View attachment 5287479

That black Chanel is the second most expensive bag in my collection. And, here is the other bookend which is by far the least expensive bag in my collection. My new Celestial clutch from The Met Museum of Art. It came with a card that said the design is inspired by a 1937 evening jacket in the museum’s Costume collection. I think that is super cool!

Up close this bag looks worth 10x + the price I paid. I’m soooooo happy with it and neeeeed to wear it somewhere! View attachment 5287494

Congratulations on your newest bags - they are both spectacular!

 

[msd_bags]

Sharing the first of my four recent bag acquisitions. My new to me black caviar Chanel jumbo single classic flap w/shw. Perfect condition with all the extras! She replaces the first Chanel I ever bought (glitter back patent jumbo) that just wasn’t me. I am soooo glad I sold that bag and got what I wanted. This reminds me to be merciless in purging a bag if it doesn’t bring joy.

I know mini bags are in but this will likely become my go to daily bag. I have to have room for my stuff. Lol!

And, this is may just be my last Chanel bag. I have what I want and the prices are now beyond ridiculous. I’m glad I got in early and didn’t have to pay current prices. Some cute designs like toiletry cases appeal but I’ve decided I’m done buying bags til Covid actually allows me to use them again.

That black Chanel is the second most expensive bag in my collection. And, here is the other bookend which is by far the least expensive bag in my collection. My new Celestial clutch from The Met Museum of Art. It came with a card that said the design is inspired by a 1937 evening jacket in the museum’s Costume collection. I think that is super cool!

Up close this bag looks worth 10x + the price I paid. I’m soooooo happy with it and neeeeed to wear it somewhere!

Both look amazing!

 

[BowieFan1971]

@BowieFan1971, before you go, you might want to compare retail and reseller prices on some of these bags; it’s possible the Halzan, a pico 22 and the evie could be had for under retail. . . Also I have seen the new drag at Japanese resellers too.
happy shopping!

@Sparkletastic, I love your new bags Especially the celestial clutch! So happy for you!

I know I could find those for less elsewhere online, but I think it is going to be as much about the time, place and experience as much as it is about the actual bag. Opening a box I got in the mail is not the same. I have a feeling that if we get the appointment, unless the budget he has in mind does not allow, that DH is thinking B or K. No matter what bag I get in Paris or who makes it, it will be a very special, one of a kind bag for me.

 

[dcooney4]

There are some trends that bring back awful fashion moments, like neon in the 1980s lol. No desire to go back there.

there are other trends that I’ve never experienced, but would love to. . .that I can satisfy with vintage deadstock designers like Donald Brooks, Norman Norell, Jack Feith, Adele Simpson, and defunct one of boutiques (Nan Duskin etc) etc. My favorite dress of all time, that my cousin borrowed and ruined, was a Catherine rehger full skirted wrap dress, shawl collar, slim sleeved, in silvery gray raw silk. It looked great on everyone in my family who borrowed it. I got it for 40 USD at a second hand shop, and it still had the custom design label from Bergdorfs Inside. I still mourn its loss twenty years later.

there are times when I want to fall back on old faithfuls, my signature style, as it were, updated for whatever decade we are in

there are times when I want to have fun, wear a bit of a costume, stretch my own boundaries.

I’ve loved fashion and developing my own style from thrifting to boutique shopping and many stops in between

it’s a fun form of self expression. . .nothing that I want to take too seriously

p.s. I’m now finally able to indulge my love of tutus. I remember wanting one, way back when, in the 1970s, all the kids had long hair; white frilly dresses with tulle skirts; and, white knee socks. My mom bobbed my hair and put me in these very tailored, A line short shifts with abstract appliqués. Ugh

eta: @Sparkletastic, I LOVE fringe , but I never want to be so grown up that St. John (super power dressing in 1991-2003) is appropriate . Plus (whispers) my MIL wore a cream high necked St John knit cocktail dress with some sparkle when DH and I got married in 1991.
2021 dior tutu mini and brunello fringe vest, skirt and JPG Fringe shoulder kelly. And, @docride Birkin that is inspired by my recent paintings
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I adore your clothes, but I love your paintings!

 

[dcooney4]

Sharing the first of my four recent bag acquisitions. My new to me black caviar Chanel jumbo single classic flap w/shw. Perfect condition with all the extras! She replaces the first Chanel I ever bought (glitter back patent jumbo) that just wasn’t me. I am soooo glad I sold that bag and got what I wanted. This reminds me to be merciless in purging a bag if it doesn’t bring joy.

I know mini bags are in but this will likely become my go to daily bag. I have to have room for my stuff. Lol!

And, this is may just be my last Chanel bag. I have what I want and the prices are now beyond ridiculous. I’m glad I got in early and didn’t have to pay current prices. Some cute designs like toiletry cases appeal but I’ve decided I’m done buying bags til Covid actually allows me to use them again. View attachment 5287479

Both bags are beautiful!

 

[SakuraSakura]

I suspect I am depressed, but a part of me wants to give up and wear St John or Natan (which I have affectionately called Granimals for Adults) or maybe Chicos Traveller and say “to heck with it all.”

My new style will be “White tags match white tags” and my clothes will live for a ridiculously long time and I will never have to thinking about what to wear again

I found a St.John Collection navy wool knit skirt. I channel my inner posh lady who brunches with her other very wealthy friends daily. I actually really like it but I usually layer it. You deserve to feel comfortable and beautiful in whatever adorns your body.

 

[880]

I adore your clothes, but I love your paintings!

Thank you so much @dcooney4!

 

[baghabitz34]

Using my Coach Kaffe Troupe Carryall 35 today. Didn’t use it at all last year, SMH. Making more of an effort to use my things in 2022.

 

[Katinahat]

Hello everyone, as the new year started I logged onto TPF for the first time in many months to see if you’d started a new thread for 2022 and here you all are! I hope everyone is well and looking forward to a good year. I’m enjoying seeing all your wonderful bag photos (new acquisitions and old) and hearing your news and thoughts.

Apologies for disappearing. 2021 was not a good year with some very dark times. I was unwell in more than one way and took a break from many things, including time off work. I’ve now sorted out my medical issues and am well on the way to dealing with the condition I was diagnosed as suffering from. I found a wonderful psychologist who has helped me process a lot of things. Through focusing on things like self-care and my family and with some fabulous friends I’m getting there.

Therefore my goals for 2022 are quite simple:

1. To focus on self-care keeping up my yoga, exercise, journaling and other healthy lifestyle habits.

2. To keep finding the joy in the small things in life: spending time with friends and family and enjoying my hobbies (one is enjoying collecting and carrying beautiful bags!).

3. To work hard but to try to maintain a healthy work life balance.

So I am not setting any targets about bag buying and selling. Perhaps I’ll try to keep carrying as many of them as possible! I’m just enjoying myself. In fact I’ve just ordered a Coach and an Aspinals bag in the sales to go with a dress for a family wedding later in the year. I’m looking forward to them arriving so I can chose which one to keep.

 

[Katinahat]

Despite everything I kept up my bag stats last year (pie chart inspired by @morebags several years ago). I hope to carry more of my bags this year but I’m not driving much due to medication so two of the larger used bags were backpacks in a Orla Keily oilskin and a Whistles Verity black leather! Hardly beautiful but very practical for walking 5k each way to work and back in mixed weather.

 

[Katinahat]

Sharing the first of my four recent bag acquisitions. My new to me black caviar Chanel jumbo single classic flap w/shw. Perfect condition with all the extras! She replaces the first Chanel I ever bought (glitter back patent jumbo) that just wasn’t me. I am soooo glad I sold that bag and got what I wanted. This reminds me to be merciless in purging a bag if it doesn’t bring joy.

I know mini bags are in but this will likely become my go to daily bag. I have to have room for my stuff. Lol!

And, this is may just be my last Chanel bag. I have what I want and the prices are now beyond ridiculous. I’m glad I got in early and didn’t have to pay current prices. Some cute designs like toiletry cases appeal but I’ve decided I’m done buying bags til Covid actually allows me to use them again. View attachment 5287479

I love your bag. A very special purchase. Enjoy carrying.