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.

 

[dcooney4]

April stats...

... this month I absolutely failed shopping my own closet! There were too many temptations and some true bargains out there.

4 bags in (one vintage Roberta di Camerino dupe , the preloved Bree bag I painted, the Dior New Lock WOC and ... ... a red LV Epi Alma from 1996)

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1 bags out (random vintage)

1 slg in - the red LV Keyholder... and two more LV Epi wallets bought, but they have not arrived yet.

There´s a new online shop that sells mainly restoration projects at really good prices and I am enjoying it as long as they are new and fairly cheap... they will become better known and far more expensive in no time, I´m sure!

0 slgs out

Sounds like fun!

 

[baghabitz34]

Got offered the job I wanted today! Turned in Two Week Notice/Resignation Letter to my current job. Getting 'promoted' from Administrative Assistant to Executive Assistant!

Is two weeks too early to start deciding on my purse for the first day of the new job? Asking for a friend...

So happy for you!!!

And no, it is not to early to plan your choice of bag or outfit.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

LOVE the Alma!!!!

Thank-you! It was a very spontaneous purchase... I saw it turn up on ebay at a very nice price, quickly checked the market and bought it relaying on the possibility to return in case I wouldn´t like it. But I do like it!
It´s a very well made bag in very good condition- a simple and easy to wear one. It´s missing the lock and clochette. I think I won´t miss them.

 

[JenJBS]

So happy for you!!!

And no, it is not to early to plan your choice of bag or outfit.

Thank you!

 

[baghabitz34]

Congratulations!
Purse, outfit, perfume, shoes...it all gets decided now! Part of the excitement of a new place, new people, new tasks and hopefully a fantastic new chapter!

Do we get to know what bag you've picked or will you make us wait until the big day?



I feel cheated! Every resignation I've ever made has been the opposite of that. Come in early, leave late, complete anything pending, handover to the appropriate people, plus nobody wants to lunch with you because they're angry you're moving on...
I think working in hyper-competitive environments might have done that.

I’ve had the same experiences, don’t feel bad.

 

[baghabitz34]

Our dear @ElainePG had a great idea a while ago.

This might be an interesting theme for one of our months: Do you have a (reasonably) affordable, under-the-radar bag that was an incredibly useful purchase? Show us a photo, and tell us why.

Since tomorrow starts the last Color Week should we use this question for the rest of May starting May 8, or wait and use it for the entire month of June?

I like that for May. I was going to suggest Spring Fling - wear/showcase your favorite warm weather bags.

Sounds like two challenges for May? Any other suggestions?

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Got offered the job I wanted today! Turned in Two Week Notice/Resignation Letter to my current job. Getting 'promoted' from Administrative Assistant to Executive Assistant!

Is two weeks too early to start deciding on my purse for the first day of the new job? Asking for a friend...

Woohoo! Congratulations. So happy for you.


Still trying to catch up on posts, but just wanted to say:
@880, your Boy bag is adorable, and looks so good on you!
@Cordeliere, loved your portrait and enjoyed reading your travel stories with the accompanying pictures.
@cowgirlsboots, I love your red Alma. I'm a huge fan of the dome shaped satchel.

@jblended, I am so sorry to hear about the disappointing job situation and the meeting with the surgeon. Sending you hugs. Regarding the job situation, I wonder if you have considered writing as a career? Your posts are so well-written -- I think you have a natural talent for writing. There are probably many options in terms of writing -- either fiction, stories for kids, or articles on topics that interest you. Just a suggestion -- perhaps you have already considered it, but I thought I would mention it.

 

[whateve]

April stats
0 bags in
1 bags out
2 SLGs in
2 SLGs out

Carried 17 purses. I had some coupons that were about to expire so I used them on a keychain/purse charm and card case. I love the purse charm. I haven't decided about the card case. I sold two purse charms. I bought two new pairs of shoes. I just got them; haven't decided if I'm keeping them, but I'm already considering another pair because I think the color would be useful. I forgot that when I organized my shoe storage, there was no more room for more shoes.

YTD stats
1 bags in
1 bags out
2 SLGs in
4 SLGs out

 

[Cordeliere]

LOVE the Alma!!!! Preloved LV Epi bags are some of the best values out there.

You really know how to stir up bag lust. (Resisting pursing LV Epi bags).

 

[BowieFan1971]

You really know how to stir up bag lust. (Resisting pursing LV Epi bags).

I looked up red Almas and immediately a Pomme vernis Alma BB is excellent condition pops up for $930 on Fashionphile. But I see LV Epi bags in good condition for $200-500 all the time.

 

[Bag peace]

I like that for May. I was going to suggest Spring Fling - wear/showcase your favorite warm weather bags.

Sounds like two challenges for May? Any other suggestions?

I like both suggestions, as well!

@jblended, I am so sorry to hear about the disappointing job situation and the meeting with the surgeon. Sending you hugs. Regarding the job situation, I wonder if you have considered writing as a career? Your posts are so well-written -- I think you have a natural talent for writing. There are probably many options in terms of writing -- either fiction, stories for kids, or articles on topics that interest you. Just a suggestion -- perhaps you have already considered it, but I thought I would mention it.

Such high (and totally undeserved) praise! Thank you so very much!
It's a particular worry of mine that my posts are too long and make little sense, so this is very much appreciated.
I did a lot of writing as part of my work previously, but nothing in the way of storytelling. Thank you so much for the suggestion! I'm keeping an open mind and will explore any suggestions that comes my way!


It occurs to me that I haven't seen @Cookiefiend pop in for ages. If you're around, please give darling Coco some cuddles for me!

 

[JenJBS]

Woohoo! Congratulations. So happy for you.

Thank you!

 

[Bag peace]

I've been unpacking and found that my bag total went up. I was gifted 5 bags in the past year (for my last birthday and the one just passed). I haven't had a chance to use those bags yet, so I kind of forgot about them. Oops!

I'm trying not to feel overwhelmed by my collection. It's bloated again, but I'd like to just enjoy what I own- they're all very special.
Think I'll pull 4 bags that I'm not fully sure about to use for the summer. Either I'll fall in love with them when I wear them or I'll be ruthless and let them go.

I've had a few bags put aside to donate for ages, including my old HG bag and a handmade bag that has served me well, but I have missed them since I stopped using them, so I'll be bringing them back into the fold.
This bag addiction is real, eh?

I've also curated my capsule wardrobe for the hotter months ahead. I'm pretty excited about it, which is something I haven't felt for ages. I've even been able to buy some clothes which I haven't needed to do in years. I added a pair of loose black trousers and a couple of tees, all of which should get plenty of wear over the summer. I am hoping I'll have a chance to go out a bit more and actually use my stuff! Maybe I'll actually be able to participate in the bag challenges!

 

[Cordeliere]

I looked up red Almas and immediately a Pomme vernis Alma BB is excellent condition pops up for $930 on Fashionphile. But I see LV Epi bags in good condition for $200-500 all the time.

You shameless enabler!

 

[Cordeliere]

I like both suggestions, as well!


Such high (and totally undeserved) praise! Thank you so very much!
It's a particular worry of mine that my posts are too long and make little sense, so this is very much appreciated.
I did a lot of writing as part of my work previously, but nothing in the way of storytelling. Thank you so much for the suggestion! I'm keeping an open mind and will explore any suggestions that comes my way!


It occurs to me that I haven't seen @Cookiefiend pop in for ages. If you're around, please give darling Coco some cuddles for me!

I agree on the writing.

Instagram tells me that Cookie is in Paris. Coco probably needs a hug.

What is that HG bag you are thinking about parting with? Did it fall from grace?