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.

 

[JenJBS]

I desperately need the intersection of super cute and practical.

If you find that intersection, please give the rest of us the map to find it!

 

[lill_canele]

Yeah. Sweats, hoodies, t-shirts, leggings, yoga pants… I just can’t anymore. Everything is shapeless and uninteresting. I have got to figure out what work from home / stay at home fashion and style can look like. I desperately need the intersection of super cute and practical.

If you find that intersection, please give the rest of us the map to find it!

Not sure if you're a dress person, but I find dresses quite convenient because I don't need to think much about matching tops and bottoms. They can be changed up a bit to emphasize the figure/shape with a vest or belt, or you can wear a sweater on top to make it look like a skirt.
And for the colder season, I love sweater dresses, warm, comfy and relaxed but still can have some shape and texture depending on what you go for.

 

[lill_canele]

Having bought no clothes in 2020 (because hospital = scrubs life) and only 1 bag (I give myself a 2 bag per year quota or one in and one out), I started to shop in 2021.
However, I did not buy as many things as I have bought in past years and was more consciously picking and choosing clothes and accessories. Trying to be more mindful of my purchases and what goes with my current aesthetic and lifestyle.

Yet, since going out in 2021 was still limited, I did not get as much use with my 2021 purchases as I would have liked, so like many others, I will be shopping my closet in 2022 to get more wear and love of what I got in 2021.

May have a bag in mind to buy in 2022 but not super hyped up to buy bags from any of the new/recent collections. Hope it'll stay that way haha.

 

[SakuraSakura]

For some reason the threads were merged but this posting is still applicable here so... copy + pasted!

I fell off the wagon last year but I'm hopping back on... one foot dangling off said wagon. As always I've given myself permission to purchase thrifted handbags and ones that are a rarity online ; however, I want to stick to minimal consumption habits especially given that I'm graduating this year. I'm so excited to see where this year takes me even if I can't buy all of the handbags I desire.

I would like to purchase the larger version of my Soho Flap in Mini Signature in either black or red. I'm definitely leaning towards the black version. A bigger bag option is definitely needed in my collection.

Finding your signature style requires an element of risk-taking. If there's a style you've always wanted to try now is the best time to do so. I suggest looking at a multitude of fashion blogs from a lot of different countries, mixing those particular elements into your personal style. If you like certain materials, keep a list of them and prioritize them.

This is the year that I'm attempting to dress more femininely... skirts, dresses, the works. My femininity is a power, not a weakness. I want to reclaim being girly and loving fashion in this deeply misogynistic society. In fact, I have this gorgeous blush pink quilted lunchbox coming in the mail. It's exactly what i'm looking for.

 

[BowieFan1971]

For some reason the threads were merged but this posting is still applicable here so... copy + pasted!

I fell off the wagon last year but I'm hopping back on... one foot dangling off said wagon. As always I've given myself permission to purchase thrifted handbags and ones that are a rarity online ; however, I want to stick to minimal consumption habits especially given that I'm graduating this year. I'm so excited to see where this year takes me even if I can't buy all of the handbags I desire.

I would like to purchase the larger version of my Soho Flap in Mini Signature in either black or red. I'm definitely leaning towards the black version. A bigger bag option is definitely needed in my collection.

Finding your signature style requires an element of risk-taking. If there's a style you've always wanted to try now is the best time to do so. I suggest looking at a multitude of fashion blogs from a lot of different countries, mixing those particular elements into your personal style. If you like certain materials, keep a list of them and prioritize them.

This is the year that I'm attempting to dress more femininely... skirts, dresses, the works. My femininity is a power, not a weakness. I want to reclaim being girly and loving fashion in this deeply misogynistic society. In fact, I have this gorgeous blush pink quilted lunchbox coming in the mail. It's exactly what i'm looking for.

Congrats on graduating! I know how much effort you put into getting that degree!

 

[JenJBS]

For some reason the threads were merged but this posting is still applicable here so... copy + pasted!

I fell off the wagon last year but I'm hopping back on... one foot dangling off said wagon. As always I've given myself permission to purchase thrifted handbags and ones that are a rarity online ; however, I want to stick to minimal consumption habits especially given that I'm graduating this year. I'm so excited to see where this year takes me even if I can't buy all of the handbags I desire.

I would like to purchase the larger version of my Soho Flap in Mini Signature in either black or red. I'm definitely leaning towards the black version. A bigger bag option is definitely needed in my collection.

Finding your signature style requires an element of risk-taking. If there's a style you've always wanted to try now is the best time to do so. I suggest looking at a multitude of fashion blogs from a lot of different countries, mixing those particular elements into your personal style. If you like certain materials, keep a list of them and prioritize them.

This is the year that I'm attempting to dress more femininely... skirts, dresses, the works. My femininity is a power, not a weakness. I want to reclaim being girly and loving fashion in this deeply misogynistic society. In fact, I have this gorgeous blush pink quilted lunchbox coming in the mail. It's exactly what i'm looking for.

Congratulations on graduating!

Thanks for the advice on signature style. Risk taking isn't something I'd considered with that. Excited to see the lunchbox when it arrives!

 

[Sparkletastic]

As I sit here thinking about what I am going to take to Paris, I am having a realization. I have started “saving” bags again, meaning I am not using some because they are “too nice.” This is something I said I was going to stop doing because life is just too damned short and the bags do no good just sitting in my closet. I buy vintage and secondhand to begin with, so my bags are in great condition but not pristine. I actually like/prefer that because they ring as more authentic/true to my age/style/station. People would just assume I have had them forever. The designer bags I buy are the classic/workhorse styles/materials to begin with, like coated canvas and simple styles, so they were designed to be daily bags and hold up to wear and tear. I don’t have any lambskin/fussy/embellished bags.
To that end, I think my goal this year is to get rid of most of the contemporary bags I have (except for a select 2-3 that either I love or that have sentimental value, plus there are a few situations where a designer bag is really not appropriate). I am not hard on my bags by nature, so I need to USE them. My LVs are a perfect example of this.
I will list and fire sale my contemporary bags. I may even donate/give away some to just get them gone.

My new mantra- Life is short. USE THE BAG!!!!

I replied to your post but now I’m wondering about something else. I saw my mom buy things and NEVER use them. She’s had a lot of regret (then and) now that she’s a senior citizen and has a legion of missed opportunities. So, no matter the category, I USE my things and get really uncomfortable with not doing so. Don’t need a PhD in psychology to see this is a reaction to my upbringing. LOL!
So, I’m curious. For those of you who tend to struggle to use your bags, is this consistent across categories (jewelry, china/housewares, clothes, etc.) or is it bag specific?

If you find that intersection, please give the rest of us the map to find it!

I got nothing. Lol! But, I shall attempt to be the quarantine fashion explorer!

Not sure if you're a dress person, but I find dresses quite convenient because I don't need to think much about matching tops and bottoms. They can be changed up a bit to emphasize the figure/shape with a vest or belt, or you can wear a sweater on top to make it look like a skirt.
And for the colder season, I love sweater dresses, warm, comfy and relaxed but still can have some shape and texture depending on what you go for.

Pre Covid I was ALL dresses ALL the time. But, I haven’t found comfy / stylish / super casual dresses for Covid time and defaulted into things I never wear (sweats, etc). I’m a slim hourglass. Casual dresses are often square-ish. I need dresses hard nipped in at the waist or I look like an angry, confused toddler wearing a pillow case.

 

[BowieFan1971]

I replied to your post but now I’m wondering about something else. I saw my mom buy things and NEVER use them. She’s had a lot of regret (then and) now that she’s a senior citizen and has a legion of missed opportunities. So, no matter the category, I USE my things and get really uncomfortable with not doing so. Don’t need a PhD in psychology to see this is a reaction to my upbringing. LOL!
So, I’m curious. For those of you who tend to struggle to use your bags, is this consistent across categories (jewelry, china/housewares, clothes, etc.) or is it bag specific?
I got nothing. Lol! But, I shall attempt to be the quarantine fashion explorer!
Pre Covid I was ALL dresses ALL the time. But, I haven’t found comfy / stylish / super casual dresses for Covid time and defaulted into things I never wear (sweats, etc). I’m a slim hourglass. Casual dresses are often square-ish. I need dresses hard nipped in at the waist or I look like an angry, confused toddler wearing a pillow case.

It is across all categories…clothes, shoes in particular. Jewelry? Not as much but still true with my diamond bracelets. I need to change that too, since none of my nice jewelry is too big or ornate for every day. I never felt really comfortable in big statement jewelry.

My dad grew up really poor and my mom was raised in a working class family. Both grew up in Appalachia, where there was no use for fancy things because everyone did some kind of manual or factory labor and everyone is uber-practical. It was sad to look at my grandmother’s things after she went in the home and realize that she didn’t have one single nice, truly high quality item. Not one. Not even things she used every day, like pans or knives. It was really sad. Not that everything has to be luxury, but everyone should have at least one fine thing that makes them feel good to have/hold/use/look at.

 

[Sparkletastic]

It is across all categories…clothes, shoes in particular. Jewelry? Not as much but still true with my diamond bracelets. I need to change that too, since none of my nice jewelry is too big or ornate for every day. I never felt really comfortable in big statement jewelry.

My dad grew up really poor and my mom was raised in a working class family. Both grew up in Appalachia, where there was no use for fancy things because everyone did some kind of manual or factory labor and everyone is uber-practical. It was sad to look at my grandmother’s things after she went in the home and realize that she didn’t have one single nice, truly high quality item. Not one. Not even things she used every day, like pans or knives. It was really sad. Not that everything has to be luxury, but everyone should have at least one fine thing that makes them feel good to have/hold/use/look at.

It’s amazing how much our upbringings impact our views on “simple” things. Our opportunities may be different but we react one way or the other in great part as a reaction to what we interpreted those experiences to mean.

Enjoy your pretty things for you and in honor of all the hard work your family did that contributed to you!

 

[whateve]

I replied to your post but now I’m wondering about something else. I saw my mom buy things and NEVER use them. She’s had a lot of regret (then and) now that she’s a senior citizen and has a legion of missed opportunities. So, no matter the category, I USE my things and get really uncomfortable with not doing so. Don’t need a PhD in psychology to see this is a reaction to my upbringing. LOL!
So, I’m curious. For those of you who tend to struggle to use your bags, is this consistent across categories (jewelry, china/housewares, clothes, etc.) or is it bag specific?
I got nothing. Lol! But, I shall attempt to be the quarantine fashion explorer!
Pre Covid I was ALL dresses ALL the time. But, I haven’t found comfy / stylish / super casual dresses for Covid time and defaulted into things I never wear (sweats, etc). I’m a slim hourglass. Casual dresses are often square-ish. I need dresses hard nipped in at the waist or I look like an angry, confused toddler wearing a pillow case.

I have a hard time with this across all categories. Like if I find a jar of something interesting but may never find again, I have trouble opening it and using it because then it will be gone. I know it is stupid. I actually don't have that much of a problem with bags as long as I've already carried them once. I only have a problem when it comes to cutting the tags and carrying it the first time. When I buy used bags I don't have to worry about this. I guess I have more of a problem with things that get used up than with things that can be used over and over.

 

[dcooney4]

This year I want to do basically the same goals as last year. They worked for me. I had a bit of fun buying and selling stuff, but never went out of budget or over filled my closet.
1. Remain in allotted shelf space, No squeezing bags.
2. Stay firmly in my budget.
3. No bags weighing over 2 pounds.
4. Rotate and use all my bags.
5. Keep bag list up and photos up to date, and look at it before purchasing something new.
6. Have fun with them.
7. Start the one in one out rule with almost everything, unless it is something I actually don't have to begin with.

 

[Jereni]

Sparkle’s 2022 Resolutions

I’ve “curated” a tight collection that I love and slayed the bag buying monster. So, my resolutions are more forward moving than about control and reduction as they have been in the past

1) Covid pivot Find new ways to style my 5 bags least worn since Covid hit due to the change in lifestyle. Goal: wear each 5+ times this year.

2) Renew the love I’m sooooo tired of my Fendi By The Way and YSL Cabas satchel. They’re still on trend, so I will find a way to love them as I’m not selling them.

3) Seek joy! Buy 1-2 heart stopping bags that add variety to my closet - so no more flaps. They also must be regularly wearable in this pandemic lifestyle.

4) Sell one bag I love my Dior tote but my work laptop doesn’t fit.

5) Overhaul my wardrobe. Year 3 of Covid also means everything is 3 years older. Classic items stay. Work clothes, past their time trendy clothes, a legion of ball gowns, boring clothes and the low quality work-from-home-leisure clothes I bought thinking the pandemic was temporary need to go. (Cheap sundresses and leggings from Amazon - I’m looking at you.) 1 in / 2 out as I upgrade quality and buy items I adore and can wear NOW.

Great goals! I especially like the ones about renewing the love and seeking joy. I have a few bags that I need to renew the love on, since I won’t be selling them.

 

[More bags]

For some reason the threads were merged but this posting is still applicable here so... copy + pasted!

I fell off the wagon last year but I'm hopping back on... one foot dangling off said wagon. As always I've given myself permission to purchase thrifted handbags and ones that are a rarity online ; however, I want to stick to minimal consumption habits especially given that I'm graduating this year. I'm so excited to see where this year takes me even if I can't buy all of the handbags I desire.

I would like to purchase the larger version of my Soho Flap in Mini Signature in either black or red. I'm definitely leaning towards the black version. A bigger bag option is definitely needed in my collection.

Finding your signature style requires an element of risk-taking. If there's a style you've always wanted to try now is the best time to do so. I suggest looking at a multitude of fashion blogs from a lot of different countries, mixing those particular elements into your personal style. If you like certain materials, keep a list of them and prioritize them.

This is the year that I'm attempting to dress more femininely... skirts, dresses, the works. My femininity is a power, not a weakness. I want to reclaim being girly and loving fashion in this deeply misogynistic society. In fact, I have this gorgeous blush pink quilted lunchbox coming in the mail. It's exactly what i'm looking for.

Congratulations on all of your hard work and your upcoming graduation! Such a big milestone to look forward to.

This year I want to do basically the same goals as last year. They worked for me. I had a bit of fun buying and selling stuff, but never went out of budget or over filled my closet.
1. Remain in allotted shelf space, No squeezing bags.
2. Stay firmly in my budget.
3. No bags weighing over 2 pounds.
4. Rotate and use all my bags.
5. Keep bag list up and photos up to date, and look at it before purchasing something new.
6. Have fun with them.
7. Start the one in one out rule with almost everything, unless it is something I actually don't have to begin with.

Great goals, I especially like 1. Remain in allotted shelf space, No squeezing bags. In a previous time when I had more bags than space to store them respectfully, I had some on the floor, I stored some in my sons’ closets, it certainly was not organized. I am happier with my current bags and storage!

 

[ElainePG]

My new mantra- Life is short. USE THE BAG!!!!

I love this!!! I'm definitely going to make it my mantra this year.

 

[ElainePG]

I have a hard time with this across all categories. Like if I find a jar of something interesting but may never find again, I have trouble opening it and using it because then it will be gone. I know it is stupid. I actually don't have that much of a problem with bags as long as I've already carried them once. I only have a problem when it comes to cutting the tags and carrying it the first time. When I buy used bags I don't have to worry about this. I guess I have more of a problem with things that get used up than with things that can be used over and over.

Oh, that's really insightful! True of me as well. In my case I can trace it back to when I was very little, and we lived in another country where there was severe food rationing. So I saw my Mom struggle to put nourishing food on the table. She did her very best, but it was hard. And then even when we moved back home (U.S.A.) she carried over those habits, like scraping peanut butter down to the very last molecule & so on.

In our house there's plenty to eat, but I do the same thing. Childhood memories linger!

As it happens my Mom also didn't use her "nice" things, but I have absolutely NO problem using mine!