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]

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.

Last year I made use of your goal #2 and weighed all my bags. As a result, I let go of four bags that were too heavy. The PLG Mini Crossbody (all your fault, LOL!) is such a perfect weight, and I'm so glad I added one to my collection.

I love your goal #6. If it isn't fun, what's the point?

 

[poizenisxkandee]

Hello all! Thanks for doing this, I definitely could use support. I've loved getting back into posting/surfing tPF but forgot that it can get a little spendy!

Would love to shop my closet more - so many great bags but not all of them make it into the rotation enough. Other than the final payment on a FP Reserve item, I'm hoping not to make new bag purchases without first making room in my closet and budget. This really could apply to all fashion-related items like clothing and jewelry too!

I have wedding responsibilities and expenditures to save up for in the coming year or two, so the cutting back on spending is all across the board! There are a few gaps in my closet I need to detail out further - when getting dressed I realize "ooh I wish I had this color/size/shape/etc thing" instead of whatever I use instead. Hoping to only spend on those gap items when I do have room to buy.

Looking forward to keeping up with the theme/colors with everyone too!

 

[missie1]

So my goals for new year
Add 2 new bags total.
Add 2 new VCA pieces
Get rid of three bags-havent identified which ones yet. This involves more thought.

 

[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.

Oh a thought, I've realized I tend to buy the majority of items earlier in the year (probably because my birthday is in the first quarter of the year) and then when collections come out in the later half of the year, I get sad and then wish that I had been a little more patient for other collections to come out.
So for 2022, I'd like to try to be more patient and hold back on my purchases in the first half of the year, in case something catches my eye later down the line!

And then when the holidays come, I have a rule to buy for everyone else first, before buying for myself. It gets very tempting haha, but I've managed to stick to it pretty well in 2021 so I'd like to do that for 2022 as well.

 

[JenJBS]

Hello all! Thanks for doing this, I definitely could use support. I've loved getting back into posting/surfing tPF but forgot that it can get a little spendy!

Would love to shop my closet more - so many great bags but not all of them make it into the rotation enough. Other than the final payment on a FP Reserve item, I'm hoping not to make new bag purchases without first making room in my closet and budget. This really could apply to all fashion-related items like clothing and jewelry too!

I have wedding responsibilities and expenditures to save up for in the coming year or two, so the cutting back on spending is all across the board! There are a few gaps in my closet I need to detail out further - when getting dressed I realize "ooh I wish I had this color/size/shape/etc thing" instead of whatever I use instead. Hoping to only spend on those gap items when I do have room to buy.

Looking forward to keeping up with the theme/colors with everyone too!

So happy to see you here on this Thread! It's a sweet and supportive group, like the RM Forum is.

 

[etoupebirkin]

I have this philosophy about buying bags now. For me to buy one bag, at least one, if not two bags need to be re-homed. Same with jewelry.

Doing this makes you really THINK before hitting buy it now. Does it fit a real need? Will I regret the purchase? Will I wear it?

 

[dcooney4]

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

I will join you in this mantra.

 

[americandreaming]

December stats: one bag in nothing out so far though I'm selling an electronic which is receiving decent bids.

My younger and fashionable sister was helping me pack for my trip in a few weeks and only ONE of my tops made the cut... out of my entire wardrobe. She had to look through hers and lend me a sweatshirt and dress. This exposes more than ever how much my stuff needs to be removed and replaced with a staple capsule. I thought I was doing well until consulting her and thank god I did!!!

 

[Sparkletastic]

I have this philosophy about buying bags now. For me to buy one bag, at least one, if not two bags need to be re-homed. Same with jewelry.

Doing this makes you really THINK before hitting buy it now. Does it fit a real need? Will I regret the purchase? Will I wear it?

Anything that causes us to be mindful is a great idea!!

I am at a stage where I feel comfortable adding 5-7 more bags with 0 outs over time (years). So my self imposed stopper is two fold.

1) AVOID SELLING AT ALL COST! I abhor selling bags. I just “can’t” anymore. But, I don’t like owning what I don’t happily wear. So, I reeeaaalllly have to make sure any new bag is a long term keeper.
2) ELEVATE WITH JOY! I only want bags that truly upgrade my collection in a way that is meaningful to me. That does not mean buying ever more expensive bags because money spent does not necessarily equate to style and quality. For me, it means the bag has to bring something exciting & new to my collection.

 

[Sparkletastic]

December stats: one bag in nothing out so far though I'm selling an electronic which is receiving decent bids.

My younger and fashionable sister was helping me pack for my trip in a few weeks and only ONE of my tops made the cut... out of my entire wardrobe. She had to look through hers and lend me a sweatshirt and dress. This exposes more than ever how much my stuff needs to be removed and replaced with a staple capsule. I thought I was doing well until consulting her and thank god I did!!!

I’m having only child envy! How lucky you are to have a sister that you can have fun with over wardrobes.

What kinds of items are you thinking of adding?

 

[baghabitz34]

My 2022 Goals:
1. Although I am not interested in downsizing, I do need to rehome items I no longer like/use.
2. SLGs - Although I did not add a lot in 2021, I would like to cut back even more in 2022. I would like to add a long LV wallet & some gray SLGs.
3. Jewelry - I was big into silver in 2021. I would like to continue & add a few more Lagos pieces.
4. I want to finally add a YSL bag.
5. Continue to track my bag usage.
6. Stop saving my items & use them. Bags, clothes, shoes, etc they’re meant to be used & enjoyed.
7. Borrowing from @More bags the idea of enjoying a wardrobe that supports my real lifestyle vs my fantasy life.

 

[whateve]

I’m having only child envy! How lucky you are to have a sister that you can have fun with over wardrobes.

What kinds of items are you thinking of adding?

I have a sister but she is even less fashionable than me. She doesn't even own a purse!

 

[whateve]

I don't know if I ever posted goals for 2021. If I had, I suspect I failed. I remember trying to not buy anything but I only lasted to mid February. I have a bag on the way right now. I haven't put very many bags up for sale yet I bought quite a few. I'm not certain they were all good choices. I'll show my year end stats in a few days; hoping I'll sell something by then.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

...and already I´m behind and need to catch up...

I´d love to join for 2022 if you´d have me, again!

So what are my bag/ wardrobe resolutions for 2022?

Some will be the same as last year. They help me stay on track.

• no random purchases (aka buy for buying´s sake, buy because "one has to own this brand", ...)
• only buy what I love- no compromising!
• 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
• upgrade! Quality is everything!

and here I need to manifest:

• wear my handbags, clothes, shoes without fear of ruining them
• find my style! As much as I yearn for my lost youth, I am who I am: me, over 50
• purge my wardrobe consequently until it matches my style of now, not of many years ago

and finally:

• enjoy!

 

[slytheringirl]

Hello all! Even though I'm new to luxury this year, I have acquired quite a bit and feel like I'm in a place where I should really slow down a bit. Here are my goals for 2022:

1. Enjoy what I have already.
2. Pay attention to what I actually use/wear, and what I don't. Then, ask myself why and really take note this. Then, if I make modifications to these items to make it more usable for me (ex. getting a strap to make a bag more useable) and I still don't tend to use it, it's time to sell.
3. Find my own personal style.
4. Stop being so impulsive. Just because I want something when I see it doesn't mean that I'm actually going to get the use out if it.
5. If I see something I want, take my time to really and truly think it over.
6. Do my research on an item/brand to help with deciding if something is truly worth it.
7. Stop giving in to FOMO. If I miss it, I miss it.