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.

 

[baghabitz34]

There must have been something in the water in April. I bought a lot too - clothes, shoes, and handbags. Part of it was needing new clothes for returning to the office. Needed new clothes to accommodate these pandemic pounds. Most of it though was just a desire to shop.

I let go of 2 of my PLG bags. Nothing wrong with them, just wasn’t reaching for them.

Used 16 different bags. Just noticed I used many black/dark bags in April. Will make an effort to use more color this month.

 

[baghabitz34]

@JenJBS @dcooney4 @Katinahat Thanks!

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Thanks. Most days I am back to normal. Some days I still need a nap. The night sweats and hot flashes? They stink, but should get better/go away since I kept my ovaries. Though I am experiencing a lot of stress right now, which affects hormones. My mom’s brain tumor began progressing again after two years of being stable and she has noticeably deteriorated over the last month. I was told on Wednesday that she is dying.

I am so sorry to hear this.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Thank you everyone for your well wishes and support.

 

[SakuraSakura]

Thank you everyone for your well wishes and support.

We're here if you need us! My inbox is always open. If there's anything that can make this time easier for you just say the word.

 

[dcooney4]

I am curious what is your most used bag or are they equally rotated?

 

[BowieFan1971]

I am curious what is your most used bag or are they equally rotated?

I wish I could say my bags are equally rotated, bit they are not. That is starting to change as I get out mote post-Covid. My most used bag is also one of my less expensive ones…my Coach Bay tote. But the last time I used it, it was annoying that everything all jumbled in the bottom and it was a pain to rummage through to find stuff. And I “collected” things/junk because the bag is bigger than I need/usually carry. I love the simplicity of a tote, visually too, but I don’t know if I am really a tote-as-a-main-bag person.

That said, it is an easy bag to carry, is supple and molds to you, and is a great color that goes with almost everything. I am not home, so this is a pic off the net, but you all have seen this one before.

 

[Cordeliere]

I am curious what is your most used bag or are they equally rotated?

This is an interesting question for everyone. I will go.

This is my most used bag. Bal First. It is the smallest of the Bal biker bags. I just got it last fall to replace a black one just like it. I am talking about both the blue and more the black with the following comments.

We have a family business and I do a lot of physical labor in that business. I don't carry much in my bags: wallet, keys, and cell phone so I don't need a big bag. I prefer hand carry but need shoulder carry in my frequent trips to Home Depot. This bag has a rather short shoulder strap and the bag snuggles up under my arm as I do my Home Depot shopping. It is very light. It is flexible. I can toss it behind the seat in my truck and it slides down and disappears for those times I don't want to carry it in somewhere but don't want it to be visible in the vehicle. The black one was a designer beater bag. I should be reported to the bag police for bag abuse. I got sick of the black one because I carried it constantly. I tried to find a replacement for it in a different brand. Finally gave up and accepted, this just really works for me and got a new to me one in a different color. So far, I am treating this one a little better than the last one. I don't love the fringe strings or the biker hardware, but whatever. The bag is highly functional for me.

 

[SakuraSakura]

I am curious what is your most used bag or are they equally rotated?

For the most part, I tend to switch my bag nearly every day depending on where I'm going. My mother also used a vast majority of my collection during when she was wearing a sling. There are certain bags that get worn more than others all the while they're being rotated depending on circumstance. While I love my Alma BB there are places I wouldn't bring it such as the sketchier thrift store I frequent. Sometimes it boils down to safety, not style.

 

[Cordeliere]

For the most part, I tend to switch my bag nearly every day depending on where I'm going. My mother also used a vast majority of my collection during when she was wearing a sling. There are certain bags that get worn more than others all the while they're being rotated depending on circumstance. While I love my Alma BB there are places I wouldn't bring it such as the sketchier thrift store I frequent. Sometimes it boils down to safety, not style.

All get equal love? No preferred child?

 

[ElainePG]

I think this one has a earthy vibe then your green one, but still very pretty. You don’t notice the raw edges on your green one?

Well, of course, now I do! But because the green is a dark color, the cut edges along the seams are much less visible.

Really, I'm making a big fuss over those cut edges/unfinished seams. Someone (me) would have to be right on top of the bag, staring down into it, to see them.

 

[ElainePG]

He came in a cute box . The bears are numbered up to 350. They got me a different one from the back but I preferred the smile and the scraggly fur on this one. I added my Woc too.

The bear is a real cutie! I love his alternating blue paws.

 

[ElainePG]

I am curious what is your most used bag or are they equally rotated?

At the moment it's my PS1 Tiny, even though I've only had it a couple of months. I tend to reach for it when I'm doing a quick supermarket run, or when Mr. PG and I are doing a bay walk. I don't carry it for the entire day, because it's small, but it's the perfect size to hold a CC case, keys, my inhaler, and my phone. And even sunglasses.

 

[ElainePG]

This is an interesting question for everyone. I will go.

This is my most used bag. Bal First. It is the smallest of the Bal biker bags. I just got it last fall to replace a black one just like it. I am talking about both the blue and more the black with the following comments.

We have a family business and I do a lot of physical labor in that business. I don't carry much in my bags: wallet, keys, and cell phone so I don't need a big bag. I prefer hand carry but need shoulder carry in my frequent trips to Home Depot. This bag has a rather short shoulder strap and the bag snuggles up under my arm as I do my Home Depot shopping. It is very light. It is flexible. I can toss it behind the seat in my truck and it slides down and disappears for those times I don't want to carry it in somewhere but don't want it to be visible in the vehicle. The black one was a designer beater bag. I should be reported to the bag police for bag abuse. I got sick of the black one because I carried it constantly. I tried to find a replacement for it in a different brand. Finally gave up and accepted, this just really works for me and got a new to me one in a different color. So far, I am treating this one a little better than the last one. I don't love the fringe strings or the biker hardware, but whatever. The bag is highly functional for me.

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That's a sweet little bag! It sounds as though it works perfectly for you.

 

[SakuraSakura]

All get equal love? No preferred child?

As my mom would say... I have a favourite boy AND a favourite girl.