2022 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Anyone else?

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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.
 
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dcooney4 said:
Thank You!
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I don't know how much you want to push the boat out but with more emphasis on the food, as well as old-school glamorous surroundings, you could also look at the Ritz. The head chef is the young, British Spencer Metzger, he's amazing. Since he's been there, the food has gone to another level. I have never eaten better. You will normally have to book well ahead.

www.theritzlondon.com

The Ritz Restaurant in Mayfair: Two Michelin Star Dining

Tantalise your tastebuds at The Ritz Restaurant, a Two Michelin-starred restaurant. Book now for a memorable London dining experience.
www.theritzlondon.com www.theritzlondon.com
 
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I know there are dedicated brand threads for price increases, but I just found out Valextra has increased their prices and Celine will be implementing an increase in a few days, and obviously there will be more price increases for LV and Chanel later in the year, and I imagine other of your favorite brands have followed through on this too. So my thinking is do any of you feel to be priced out of any of the brands you usually shopped at, or does price increase affect in any way your bag purchases (like buy less bags, but still get the bag you wanted despite price increase)? Or maybe you feel like you have enough and can pause for now? Or rather than getting a bag at a retail price, you’d rather go for pre-owned? Do you think some brands are not worth it anymore the price they’re asking?

I’m definitely starting to feel I have more than enough and will try to focus more on “shopping” my own collection :smile: and so happy I got a chance to get the bags I wanted for a fairer price (some even on sale)
 
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coffee2go said:
I know there are dedicated brand threads for price increases, but I just found out Valextra has increased their prices and Celine will be implementing an increase in a few days, and obviously there will be more price increases for LV and Chanel later in the year, and I imagine other of your favorite brands have followed through on this too. So my thinking is do any of you feel to be priced out of any of the brands you usually shopped at, or does price increase affect in any way your bag purchases (like buy less bags, but still get the bag you wanted despite price increase)? Or maybe you feel like you have enough and can pause for now? Or rather than getting a bag at a retail price, you’d rather go for pre-owned? Do you think some brands are not worth it anymore the price they’re asking?

I’m definitely starting to feel I have more than enough and will try to focus more on “shopping” my own collection :smile: and so happy I got a chance to get the bags I wanted for a fairer price (some even at a sale)
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For me it’s a mix. Chanel I abruptly stopped buying after I got my burgundy coco handle. It’s like the bag ‘completes’ me lol.

For other luxury brands, I’ll prob just debate more and buy fewer. Like you, I have a really good overall collection at this point and I just need to shop it more.

Lastly, I’m really enjoying under-the-radar brands lately, such as Polene.
 
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papertiger said:
I don't know how much you want to push the boat out but with more emphasis on the food, as well as old-school glamorous surroundings, you could also look at the Ritz. The head chef is the young, British Spencer Metzger, he's amazing. Since he's been there, the food has gone to another level. I have never eaten better. You will normally have to book well ahead.

www.theritzlondon.com

The Ritz Restaurant in Mayfair: Two Michelin Star Dining

Tantalise your tastebuds at The Ritz Restaurant, a Two Michelin-starred restaurant. Book now for a memorable London dining experience.
www.theritzlondon.com www.theritzlondon.com
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She is more the foodie, I like taking pictures for future paintings , old buildings and unique shopping .
 
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dcooney4 said:
Can you all repeat the best places to visit in London? My dd and I are planning a girl's trip. I have to renew my passport so it won't be for a while ,but I want to start gathering info. It will be a short trip only about five days. Maybe one tour, but we like to wander about at our own speed and we both enjoy shopping.
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I watched a youtube video by Romina Rose May shopping in Notting Hill. There were lovely shops with vintage designer jewellery.
And of course there must be quite a few second hand designer bag places. I don´t recall all the names- designerexchange, Luxury Promise, (...) .
Again my "knowledge" comes from Romina´s videos.
 
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coffee2go said:
I know there are dedicated brand threads for price increases, but I just found out Valextra has increased their prices and Celine will be implementing an increase in a few days, and obviously there will be more price increases for LV and Chanel later in the year, and I imagine other of your favorite brands have followed through on this too. So my thinking is do any of you feel to be priced out of any of the brands you usually shopped at, or does price increase affect in any way your bag purchases (like buy less bags, but still get the bag you wanted despite price increase)? Or maybe you feel like you have enough and can pause for now? Or rather than getting a bag at a retail price, you’d rather go for pre-owned? Do you think some brands are not worth it anymore the price they’re asking?

I’m definitely starting to feel I have more than enough and will try to focus more on “shopping” my own collection :smile: and so happy I got a chance to get the bags I wanted for a fairer price (some even on sale)
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Interesting questions. For me, it really depends on the item. For instance, I wanted the DE mini pouchette from LV. I absolutely will not buy it at the new price of $745. I did however buy the LV Onthego MM, even after the price increase because it’s something I’ll love & use for a long time.

Like @Jereni I see myself debating more & buying fewer. I have a large collection & need to shop it more.

I’m also looking into other brands like Polene & Aspinal of London. The quality is fantastic & the prices are more reasonable.
 
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DME said:
I don’t think I put in my two cents before, but I love London and here are some of my favorite sites:
- Tower of London
- Natural History Museum
- London Zoo
- Churchill War Rooms
- British Museum

For shopping: Selfridges, Harrod’s, Harvey Nichols, and Bond and Regent Streets. The Mayfair area has some lovely shops, too.

We ate at a one Michelin star Indian restaurant last time called Benares in Mayfair and it was fabulous!

We flew Virgin Atlantic and the crew couldn’t have been nicer. Here’s a photo of our stuffed animals in the cockpit, which I thought was hilarious! One of the flight attendants asked to borrow them and my phone; the photos were great. And, yes, that is the same bear from my avatar on the right. Before I added an LV bow. His name is Bear. Very original, I know. I refer to him as my emotional support stuffed animal, as I hate flying. The other two are Lambie and Marilyn, the latter named after the sloth at the zoo.

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Cute photo. Great recommendations!

We always take in a show or two as well. Plus I’d say Westminster Abbey, Covent Garden and perhaps a park or two.
papertiger said:
I don't know how much you want to push the boat out but with more emphasis on the food, as well as old-school glamorous surroundings, you could also look at the Ritz. The head chef is the young, British Spencer Metzger, he's amazing. Since he's been there, the food has gone to another level. I have never eaten better. You will normally have to book well ahead.

www.theritzlondon.com

The Ritz Restaurant in Mayfair: Two Michelin Star Dining

Tantalise your tastebuds at The Ritz Restaurant, a Two Michelin-starred restaurant. Book now for a memorable London dining experience.
www.theritzlondon.com www.theritzlondon.com
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Wasn’t he a double winner on the great British menu.
Jereni said:
Late on the reply on this but here you go! I don’t usually carry all this in it, but you could.

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This is such a beautiful bag spill. Love the whole combination and your TDF accessories.
cowgirlsboots said:
I watched a youtube video by Romina Rose May shopping in Notting Hill. There were lovely shops with vintage designer jewellery.
And of course there must be quite a few second hand designer bag places. I don´t recall all the names- designerexchange, Luxury Promise, (...) .

Again my "knowledge" comes from Romina´s videos.
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Nottinghill is fabulous.!
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Next week is going to be crazy. I have back-to-back exams on Wednesday & Thursday and a cavity filling on Friday...
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Not a great combination. I’m sure you’ll be fine. DD1 is stomping her way through her school exams. Good luck!!
 
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coffee2go said:
I know there are dedicated brand threads for price increases, but I just found out Valextra has increased their prices and Celine will be implementing an increase in a few days, and obviously there will be more price increases for LV and Chanel later in the year, and I imagine other of your favorite brands have followed through on this too. So my thinking is do any of you feel to be priced out of any of the brands you usually shopped at, or does price increase affect in any way your bag purchases (like buy less bags, but still get the bag you wanted despite price increase)? Or maybe you feel like you have enough and can pause for now? Or rather than getting a bag at a retail price, you’d rather go for pre-owned? Do you think some brands are not worth it anymore the price they’re asking?

I’m definitely starting to feel I have more than enough and will try to focus more on “shopping” my own collection :smile: and so happy I got a chance to get the bags I wanted for a fairer price (some even on sale)
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I spent last week with my best friend from high school. I was shocked at how much airfare was. She, in turn, was shocked at how much airfare is for the trip she was booking for June. Airfare prices jumped 20% in April alone. While airfares are not bags, the price jump had the impact on me to feel less interested in buying bags.

I consider bags to be "funny money" purchases--an expensive frivolity that was absolutely fine because we could afford it with no problem. It no longer seems prudent to buy expensive bags until we see how the economy shakes out. Our situation will not change much, if at all, and we could still afford my bag habit, but I just don't feel good about it. I don't buy bags new so there is no announced price increase, but the pre-loved bags are all so much more than they were pre-pandemic. I am not finding much of anything for sale that seems worth the price. I would have to love something a lot before I would buy it even at reduced prices. My level of pickiness goes up with the prices.
 
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