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.

 

[ElainePG]

I did not buy a bag...proud of myself.

Yay!

 

[hlh0904]

I smiled when I read your last comment, Put me in coach!
What was your December handbag purchase?

I did a huge haul of what I saved for. I love boston bags. I have three speedy's and love that I can really carry my stuff.
Purchased three Gucci GG Crystal bostons, red, navy and dark brown (looks khaki). Love the classic look.
Now I am on ban island. I don't have a lot of space so I am careful what I collect. I enjoy them though and look forward to wear them year round!

I miss going out socially. Even now I sit here with a sore throat.

How are you?

 

[BowieFan1971]

Candles for me, too! In the living room and also in the kitchen. Diptyque, mostly, though I also like Lafco, Carrière Frères, and Lumira (an Australian company, though it's possible to find them in the U.S.).

And a facial once a month. And a pedicure too, with bright red polish on my toesies. Each of these ladies has her own 1-room practice, so I'm not crammed into a salon with tons of other people. And they've each been vaccinated & boosted. And (of course!) masked. So I can relax and just enjoy being pampered.

As an esthetician, I fully endorse this!

 

[sherrylynn]

My mantra for the year: I have enough. I’ve done enough. I am enough.
That being said, I have three wardrobe-related resolutions…

1. Use all my everyday bags and small/weekend bags, even though I don’t go out often. Set up a checklist to track this, so I stick to it! (Ditto for my Hermès scarves.)
2. Get my bag collection down from 22 to 18 bags; sell 3, donate 1. Don’t buy any new bags this year… focus on enjoying the ones I have. (Ditto-ditto for my Hermès scarves!)
3. Be careful of “sales goggles.” Don’t buy anything (bags, jewelry, clothes, shoes, etc.) just because it’s a bargain! The corollary to this: try really hard not to stress-shop. Don't even do any on-line browsing. Find another way to deal with the stress.

Love, love ❤ your mantra!! I may need to 'borrow' it this year!!

 

[Sparkletastic]

I want the bosoms!

Well! I live in a city where it seems everyone paid for their pair so, go for it! Life is short!

I broke your rule 3 already today and bought some 70% off skinny black velvet trousers (Jigsaw - UK high-street, middle-market). Hoping they'll extend my current obsession with oversize/long-line/boxy blazers up to Spring. Hope it wasn't just stress shopping and faux justification

Also bought some 50% off gym leggings, but that's for some serious commitment to continuing yoga which does seem to help.

I have three pair of skinny velvet trousers: black, navy, merlot. I adore them. They immediately make any winter outfit glam and festive! But, they’re a PITA to store! LOL!

Just do it!

I could buy that fun bag and clothes to “support” it. But fashionable events in Covidland are scarce and my friends don’t even understand the bags I have….

…but, it’s not pricey

… sooo

 

[Sparkletastic]

Recall I said I bought a bag that was really an action figure?

Well, this is it. The Dior holiday minaudiere that came with… STUFF!

Look at all the goodies that came with it. I’m kinda loving the black toiletries case. And, I never wear lipstick bc it feels a little harsh. I wear colored lip stains or glosses instead. So, I’m excited to break out of my norm and try all of these colors!

Also, since mirrored bags are impossible to photograph, here is a stock photo. The little lipstick container is removable.
I doubt I’ll ever wear this as a bag but I adore Dior and this is a toy for grown ups! I’ll happily display it in my closet with my handbags.

(Chanel - shame on you for that advent calendar full of stickers!)

 

[msd_bags]

I guess I can completely understand this. I hardly ever use cash now and what cash I have just ends up going to my daughters. I don’t have any card slips but they sound very useful.

Nevertheless, I do still love a long wallet. Sometimes I just carry one as a clutch. My most recent purchase was this Mulberry Darley. I’m in love with the colour! It’s so “me”!

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Firstly, nice to "see" you back here! I was gone also from the thread for most of 2021. The pandemic took away my "bag happiness". I am trying to be more active now to also help me feel some sense of normalcy. I hope you well too as you face this new year.

You and I are both Mulberry lovers, if I remember right. Love love this color! I would want to have something in this color too from them. But I'm not yet ready to buy now and, maybe fortunately for my wallet, I have a Coach Cassie in this color (though 2 toned).

 

[Jereni]

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

Love all your bag purchases that you’ve shared! Congrats!

I love high quality bubble bath and candles in the bathroom. The scents and bubbles are so luxurious. I enjoy Molton Brown, The White Company, L’Occitane and more recently Neom.

+1 for a bubble bath for relaxation. That’s one of the things I did yesterday after being stuck inside bored during a snowstorm.

In truth, I use scented candles from… Target and World Market but heck, they work. I do dream of the day we can have a bada$$ master suite with a massive bath, we are in an older townhouse so - very basic tub. But I did a face mask for once and that helped it feel fancier.

 

[B.the.attagirl]

@ElainePG My mantra for the year: I have enough. I’ve done enough. I am enough.


Thanks @ElainePG I'm adopting this mantra as well!

My goals are:
1. Sell or donate the dozens of bags and SLGs I don't use or want that have been stored in my closet for over a year
2. Rotate all the bags I do use and keep track (SLGs too)
3. All kept bags have to be able to be worn with at least 2 types of attire - casual, work, weekend, lounge, etc or they're going up for sale also
4. Use it or lose it attitude - no more "damage fearing" or "waiting for the right occasion" or "museum" bags

 

[JenJBS]

Love how this thread is making me think through my handbag purchases.

I was considering which of three bags to get. One a stunning bag, but realistically I'd never use it based on the size and style. The second one was beautiful, but not my style.

I love my patent leather Mansur Gavriel bucket bag, but don't wear it much. It's too fancy, and the patent leather needs some babying.

I've been wanting another Fount bag since I got my first one. My third option - Fount bucket bag, to replace my Mansur Gavriel bucket bag. 1 in, 1 out. And it's one I will use so much more than the other two options I was considering, or the patent leather bag.

 

[B.the.attagirl]

You're off to a great start keep it up @JenJBS

 

[JenJBS]

You're off to a great start keep it up @JenJBS

Thank you! I'm determined to keep my Goals this year.

 

[dcooney4]

Sticking to my rules - low buy but thrifted handbags are okay!

Pretty color! I like the hardware too.

 

[dcooney4]

I guess I can completely understand this. I hardly ever use cash now and what cash I have just ends up going to my daughters. I don’t have any card slips but they sound very useful.

Nevertheless, I do still love a long wallet. Sometimes I just carry one as a clutch. My most recent purchase was this Mulberry Darley. I’m in love with the colour! It’s so “me”!

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I am such a Mulberry fan. It is really lovely. What is the set up on the inside?

 

[dcooney4]

Love how this thread is making me think through my handbag purchases.

I was considering which of three bags to get. One a stunning bag, but realistically I'd never use it based on the size and style. The second one was beautiful, but not my style.

I love my patent leather Mansur Gavriel bucket bag, but don't wear it much. It's too fancy, and the patent leather needs some babying.

I've been wanting another Fount bag since I got my first one. My third option - Fount bucket bag, to replace my Mansur Gavriel bucket bag. 1 in, 1 out. And it's one I will use so much more than the other two options I was considering, or the patent leather bag.

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Fount bags are so lovely and such good quality. I had this bag in a dark brown and regret selling it. I should have just bought shoes to coordinate with it.