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.

 

[doni]

Belated Happy New Year ladies. Let’s hope that it is easier than the preceding ones!

I found getting off TPF for a while was as good a strategy as any to curb my fashion spending. But love to be back for a bit of good old accountable new year resolutions.

Last year I had too many resolutions. So this year I am going to make it easier on myself, limit them to 5 and rule out ideas that are good in theory but just don’t work for me (budgeting…).

So here it is:

- Don’t buy ANY fast fashion no matter what
- Take better care of my clothes: tailoring, repairs, cleaning, maintainace, etc.
- For bags: one in one out
- Increase relative weight of sustainable pre-loved/vintage spending
- Limit impulse buys to 4 a year. All the rest has to be assessed and thought through.

Now off to catch up with the posts!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Gave 2 bags away this week, sold 2 more. Guess I can get a bag in Paris guilt free.

My H list had narrowed…IF I get sn appointment. B30, K28, Toolbox 20, Evie PM, Herbag PM Pegasse or other pattern or black. Leather? Prefer Clemence but not picky. Colors? Black, etoupe, teal/deep blue or orange. Hardware? GHW or PHW (not picky)

If I don’t get a leather appointment, thinking maybe a YSL Sac de Jour. What other French brands/bags should I look at that would be special to buy in Paris? I thought LV, but you can buy leather LVs anywhere. Does Chanel have much other than the flaps?

Edit- never mind about Chanel. I looked on their site. Everything was too precious/fussy for me, plus I am not a fan of quilted bags.

 

[ElainePG]

Hi everybody! I received the quilted lunchbox in faded blush... I have to say, perhaps it's the fact that I just worked twelve hours but I don't like it. The colour looks much peachier online. I will sadly be returning it. I'm hoping that the lime version is in... but they only have the floor model for sale. I don't know how I feel about buying the floor model either. Eugh.

I hope you've all had a lovely day.

So sorry it didn't work. But glad you don't think you have to "settle."

I wouldn't want a floor model either. Ugh.

 

[ElainePG]

That bag is kinda scary….looks like a bag the lead in the movie Showgirls would carry…

That's hysterical! I almost spit out my coffee!!!

 

[ElainePG]

My faves….one as a hidden-in-your-bag reminder when you feel beat up or overwhelmed, the other cuz it’s my truth AND it’s a quote from the fierce-before-it-was-a-thing, Beyonce-wishes-she-could-be-this-fierce Grace Jones.View attachment 5289635View attachment 5289636

I adore the Grace Jones one. Once I owned a bangle bracelet that said "Expensive, But Worth It." I wore it in the 80s (naturally!) and loved the comments it provoked.

It was only sterling silver, so eventually I sold it for not much $$$ at the same time as I sold all the suits with the shoulder pads.

 

[ElainePG]

My faves….one as a hidden-in-your-bag reminder when you feel beat up or overwhelmed, the other cuz it’s my truth AND it’s a quote from the fierce-before-it-was-a-thing, Beyonce-wishes-she-could-be-this-fierce Grace Jones.View attachment 5289635View attachment 5289636

When you have a minute, @papertiger … I found the site for the Grace Jones pouch, but they don't give the dinesions of the pouch. Can you measure? No rush!

 

[ElainePG]

Ok. I’m not buying anything else wardrobe related til I get this surgery weight off.

I’m finally healed enough that I can build back to normal workouts over time. And, I’m sick of non healthy “indulgence” food. I actually crave my typical healthy foods.

I’m currently 21 lbs over my (normally easily maintained) ideal weight. Every stitch of clothes other than a few surgery purchased yoga pants and tops fit my normal body. So, there is no reason to buy anything til I can properly evaluate what I have.

I’m thinking 4 months is reasonable for getting back to normal. Hold me accountable. I’ll check in monthly with my progress.

Best of luck! Do it at a speed that works for you. Don't push yourself to the point of frustration.

The weight WILL come off.

You WILL get stronger.

We're here for for you. Vent all you want.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Looking online, saw a Celine bag or two, several Saint Laurent (SdJ Baby and the gorgeous Manhattan line) that I liked. Looked at Chanel, Dior, Chloe, Balmain, Givenchy…nothing that spoke to me or that fit me. Where else? The more I look, the more Hermès appeals to me…

 

[Jereni]

Looking online, saw a Celine bag or two, several Saint Laurent (SdJ Baby and the gorgeous Manhattan line) that I liked. Looked at Chanel, Dior, Chloe, Balmain, Givenchy…nothing that spoke to me or that fit me. Where else? The more I look, the more Hermès appeals to me…

So many fun options! Not sure I have other French brands to recommend, other than Polene.

I do want to throw this at you… I’ve been admiring this Sac du Jour a lot lately…

 

[Jereni]

If you’re ok with non designer straps, etsy has tons - chains, guitar, ribbon, pearl, appliquéd, rhinestone, designer style replicas, etc.

Thank you - I’ve been doing a little searching on Etsy for straps but not seeing the right thing yet. So you have any shops you’d recommend?

With this bag, what kind of specialty strap do we think would look good?

 

[mariliz11]

Finally sold my D&G listed bag. 1st sale of the year since no movement for a couple of months!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Gave 2 bags away this week, sold 2 more. Guess I can get a bag in Paris guilt free.

My H list had narrowed…IF I get sn appointment. B30, K28, Toolbox 20, Evie PM, Herbag PM Pegasse or other pattern or black. Leather? Prefer Clemence but not picky. Colors? Black, etoupe, teal/deep blue or orange. Hardware? GHW or PHW (not picky)

If I don’t get a leather appointment, thinking maybe a YSL Sac de Jour. What other French brands/bags should I look at that would be special to buy in Paris? I thought LV, but you can buy leather LVs anywhere. Does Chanel have much other than the flaps?

Edit- never mind about Chanel. I looked on their site. Everything was too precious/fussy for me, plus I am not a fan of quilted bags.

Perhaps Dior? I had a lovely shopping experience at the flag ship shortly before the pandemic.

 

[mariliz11]

Looking online, saw a Celine bag or two, several Saint Laurent (SdJ Baby and the gorgeous Manhattan line) that I liked. Looked at Chanel, Dior, Chloe, Balmain, Givenchy…nothing that spoke to me or that fit me. Where else? The more I look, the more Hermès appeals to me…

I’ve been through a Saint Laurent phase since October but after buying 2 new styles I might be going back to LV. They keep adding new styles every month! They’re turning into Zara haha

 

[dcooney4]

Finally sold my D&G listed bag. 1st sale of the year since no movement for a couple of months!

Congrats! That is awesome. I sold a green inexpensive bag so far this year. I loved it but the shade of green did not coordinate with my clothes.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Grrrrrrr! I just realized that Platinum AmEx offers a free membership to WalMart delivery. I’m not a fan of WalMart (understatement) but figured I’d give it a try.

Well, it seems the delivery person stole the order. They marked it delivered and uploaded this supposed photo of my groceries at my front door. I didn’t realize I’d moved to a WalMart parking lot.

1) AmEx needs to pick a better delivery partner for a store I actually want to shop.

2) I’m tired of tipping BEFORE a service is complete. DoorDash, UberEats, ****, etc. all want a tip before the items arrive.

3) I had to fight with WalMart for the refund. They originally only wanted to refund the cost of the groceries NOT EVEN the tax and not the tip. Make that make sense!!

4) This is the second time this week a delivery was marked completed and never arrived (the other was Target).

I’m going to give up on all these services which have never worked well (awful produce selections, missed items, etc.) and go into stores. I want to avoid Covid but I STILL don’t have groceries after two different attempts with two different stores.