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.

 

[BowieFan1971]

I am 4 bags-in and 2 bags-out away from purse peace. Three of the desired bags are Hermes and for the fourth one, the brand does not matter. The one that done not matter is the travel bag I have discussed at nauseam here. I expect to buy the epi bag I have discussed. Just giving myself a week or two to change my mind.

Of the other three bags in, I know exactly what I want when it comes to 2. Since they are not bags Hermes has made for many years, I have to wait for someone who has one to sell it. These are the two I want and they have to be in these exact colors and size.

Sadly I have had a chance to buy both of these. The orange picotin was for sale in the Paris flea market. I saw it one day and took DH back to see it the next day. When we went back, it was on hold for Andy Worhal's muse, Baby Jane Holzer. DH is obsessed with wanting me to have that bag. He thinks it expresses my personality better than all my dowdy lady bags. I always felt that Baby Jane stole my bag.

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The other one was for sale on the Real Real. It is a 32cm Massai cut. I had never paid much attention to this style until I saw it in this color. I hesitated because it had a zipper close and, in general, I hate zippers. Someone else snapped it up. Hermes did not make a lot of bags in this style. They made a lot of Massai bags (much deeper) but not a lot of Massai cuts (shallow). It is probably stupid for me to continue to pursue this bag as I will probably seldom carry it, but I want a light neutral. It is the collector in me. I want all the spots filled.

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Wanting these two is not especially disruptive to my mental well being. I just check all the sellers once or twice a day. A two minute job. But it does keep me searching and resisting getting sucked down another rabbit hole.

What is disruptive is wanting something and not being able to figure out what bag would satisfy my requirements. The right travel bag has been an extremely disruptive to purse peace. The fourth bag-in is just perplexing. In Hermes there is a leather called chevre de comomandel (CDC). It is goat skin that has a patterning that people refer to as a spine (probably was on the goat's spine). It grosses some people out, but I love it. The first Hermes bag that really excited me was a Kelly in CDC and I have never gotten over that lust. CDC was mostly used in Kellys or Birkins which I don't want. I have a Birkin and a Kelly (and previously had 2 Kellys). I don't want another of either. I have only seen the leather used in 2 other styles which I am not wild about. I keep hoping to find some random bag that I like in CDC. Hermes does a lot of random things and I am hoping they made some small bag I like in raisin CDC. Here is an example of CDC.
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Moving on from what I want to what to get rid of. The two that I plan to sell are definitely disruptive. One of them I love (Sac 404), but because it is so ridiculously old fashioned it is hard to carry. Too big for a date bag and obviously does not look right with my cut off jean shorts. The quality is mind blowing. The style makes me feel like I am taking a trip on the Orient Express. Other than on the Orient Express, where can I carry this bag? I am going to list it on ebay in the fall. I find that Oct-Nov is a good time to sell, especially for dark bags. I don't like to list things when we are going to be in and out of town. The disruptive aspect is I plan to sell the Sac 404, and then I hold it, and I am in love all over again. So why don't I keep it? Because having too many bags stresses me out.

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This bag may be saved from the chopping block by my acquisition of this bag charm. The bag charm looks the best on this bag and the charm does tone down the bag's severity. We will see.
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The last one is a Trim. It just doesn't feel good on my arm. I paid too much for it and it was non returnable. To date I have never lost money on a bag sale because I bought at good prices. The price I paid for it would not be unreasonable if it were pristine, but it has some scratches so I would go through some crap selling it. Hermes buyers are insane when it comes to wanting pristine. I plan to hold it about 5 years and wait for prices to increase more. I wish I could talk myself into selling it and the Sac 404 at the same time. I expect to make $600 on the Sac 404 which would cover the loss on the Trim, but I can't talk myself into it. I am kicking this can down the road. I am going to try carry it and see if it grows on me.

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I can sum up my bag angst: (1) What to do about a travel bag (2) Is today the day that someone will list my Picotin or my Massai Cut (3) Why can't I find a bag in raisin CDC that I like and (4) Should I sell or keep the Sac 404 or the Trim. After the travel bag problem which I think is on the verge of being solved, the sell or keep problems vex me the most. I could nudge the sell or keep dilemmas along if I made a point of carrying those 2 bags a lot. That would force a decision.

That Sac 404 is so cool! I would definitely keep it and I love that charm with it! If you choose to part with it, let me know.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Love this and adore your taste! Cannot wait to see how you style it! Hugs

Thank you for the kind words. The bag is quite a statement piece, so I am thinking I would probably style it with neutral clothing, but still playing around with some ideas in my head. I will probably set aside an hour or two over the weekend to try different styling options. There are colors like rust, mustard, maybe even ivory in the embroidery that is giving me some possible styling ideas in terms of colors.
Congrats on your lovely new gold bag -- I think I saw a picture of it a few pages back. Such a great size and color.

Thanks to @Jereni and @msd_bags for the Lady Dior compliments.
@Cordeliere, travel bags are hard. My mom loved Vera Bradley for travel because they are lightweight (good for those with shoulder or back issues) and have lots of compartments. Also, they can be thrown into the washing machine after coming home from travels.

 

[baghabitz34]

Those of you not in purse peace what are you searching for? Is it a certain brand, color, or style? How do you find purse peace? For me bags are a big distraction .

I am actively looking for a bag in a dark raspberry color. It’s a shade of pink I do not see very often. Ferragamo had a small Studio in this color & I missed it

Yes, bags are a big distraction. Especially if I’m bored, sad, etc.

 

[Vintage Leather]

Those of you not in purse peace what are you searching for? Is it a certain brand, color, or style? How do you find purse peace? For me bags are a big distraction .

Some days, I tell myself that I’ll achieve purse peace when I eliminate another 15 bags.

Some days, I lie to myself.

I’m not at purse peace because I’m not at peace in the rest of my life - when I’m stressed about VintageMama’s health and my own, I start mindlessly scrolling.

Purses are something I can control, and shopping is something I’m weirdly good at.

Depending on mood, I will also look for jewelry, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau light fixtures, leather bound versions of favorite books, and real estate. Bag-wise, I look for Judith Leiber minaudieres, Gucci Bamboo Top Handle for what I sold mine for, Hermes Sac a Malice, whimsical Dior, and Olympia Le Tan book clutches in titles I like

 

[Katinahat]

Those of you not in purse peace what are you searching for? Is it a certain brand, color, or style? How do you find purse peace? For me bags are a big distraction .

I am at bag peace but only because I’ve added 3 bags to my collection this year which feels like plenty and I really love what I got!

I 100% agree with @Jereni and @Vintage Leather and others who’ve said it recently, and before, that bags are a distraction. I think it was @DME who kindly reminded me not to throw away good coping strategies!

After a day that had me breaking down in tears, I’m feeling calmer and more at peace since photographing two bags to post to you all (to follow) and to join in with “chatter” sharing our hobby. I don’t always need to be researching and buying, just engaging with the hobby and enjoying using my bags. Is it like playing dress up for grownups! Am I nurturing my inner child, trying to be a fabulous grown up or is it just fun?! I’m not sure but it is a distraction that takes me away from RL and my memories of my past which are currently haunting my present.

So when I’m no longer in peace will probably be when I see something else beyond fabulous, but within my means, which feels like a gap. Perhaps burgundy next as @Jereni accurately thought this reddish pink would be the red for me which I don’t have and has me thinking…

And there will always be another fabulous bag!

 

[Katinahat]

Said two bags photographed to join @880 on the same bags in different colours or different bags of the same colour topic.

I’ve posted my same bags different colours. Here now same colour similar but different bags, both Mulberry Satchels.

Small Bayswater Satchel c2016 in Natural Vegetable Tan leather and Alexa Icon c2020 in Heavy Grain leather.

I keep the SBS at work to use there but it came home today when I abandoned the idea of running home and asked DH to rescue me because I was so exhausted. I left my backpack behind.

The Alexa is bigger so more practical but heavier. I love it! The SBS has unbelievably gorgeous leather but the handles and padlock tab flop which is bugging. I have space for both but the Alexa steals use from the SBS. I expect many people would sell but I don’t. I love it too much still and still get some good use out of it since I’ve taken it to work. It’s really handy having a smaller satchel there for nipping out and lunchtime walks.

What would you do in my position?

 

[Cookiefiend]

Those of you not in purse peace what are you searching for? Is it a certain brand, color, or style? How do you find purse peace? For me bags are a big distraction .

I don’t know, but I figure I’ll know it when I see it.

I‘m not at Bag Peace - I feel I have too many and it makes me nervous and fidgety.
But every time I think that I should sell something, I handle it and think “Dammit - I really like this!”
But - I think of selling because there’s a small something I don’t love about the bag(s).

1) Hermes Drag II - beautiful bag, glorious color (Rouge H - the redder shade too), lovely goatskin lining, it’s lovely and hard to find. But - it’s bigger than I need, it’s hand or arm carry only (not that I hate that but), it’s a bit boxy, and I have the TB McGraw, the Ferragamo Studio, and a Goyard in red.
So I think about selling it - but… it’s beautiful!

2) Dior Be Dior - I adore the leather, the silver handle and back pocket are so fun, leather lining, beautifully made, can be carried by hand or with shoulder strap. But, it’s bigger than I’d like and it’s heavy. And I have the H Dalvy and the Vibrato Picotin in blue.
So I think about selling it - but… it’s beautiful!

3) LV Pallas - it’s a great bag, and I like that it’s my ‘dark brown’ bag. But it’s huge, it’s a black hole inside, and it doesn’t have much structure.
But Mr Cookie bought it for me, so it stays.

4) I have 9 black bags - 5 are Every Day bags, 4 are more seasonal or travel bags. I think I will list my MZ Wallace Micro Sutton, because I don’t need 2 black crossbody bags… or do I? < sigh >

 

[Cordeliere]

I don’t know, but I figure I’ll know it when I see it.

I‘m not at Bag Peace - I feel I have too many and it makes me nervous and fidgety.
But every time I think that I should sell something, I handle it and think “Dammit - I really like this!”
But - I think of selling because there’s a small something I don’t love about the bag(s).

1) Hermes Drag II - beautiful bag, glorious color (Rouge H - the redder shade too), lovely goatskin lining, it’s lovely and hard to find. But - it’s bigger than I need, it’s hand or arm carry only (not that I hate that but), it’s a bit boxy, and I have the TB McGraw, the Ferragamo Studio, and a Goyard in red.
So I think about selling it - but… it’s beautiful!

2) Dior Be Dior - I adore the leather, the silver handle and back pocket are so fun, leather lining, beautifully made, can be carried by hand or with shoulder strap. But, it’s bigger than I’d like and it’s heavy. And I have the H Dalvy and the Vibrato Picotin in blue.
So I think about selling it - but… it’s beautiful!

3) LV Pallas - it’s a great bag, and I like that it’s my ‘dark brown’ bag. But it’s huge, it’s a black hole inside, and it doesn’t have much structure.
But Mr Cookie bought it for me, so it stays.

4) I have 9 black bags - 5 are Every Day bags, 4 are more seasonal or travel bags. I think I will list my MZ Wallace Micro Sutton, because I don’t need 2 black crossbody bags… or do I? < sigh >

I totally understand the too big, or too heavy, or too boxy. I had a wonderful sac mallete 32 that was too heavy, so it is gone. I had a really great-for-the-price cabas, but it was a 40 and was way too big. A prada bag got returned to Fashionphile for being too big. Estimating the size I can deal with is my major purchasing flaw. 32 is pretty much where I max out. What is you max bag size comfort? I have not purchased a number of bags because they were too boxy, but relative thickness is what makes me deem a bag as to boxy. I did not think the drag was unduly thick. Is it the structuredness that makes it too boxy for you? What size is it? Yours is such a beautiful specimen--a truly beautiful shade of rouge and looks to be in great condition. If you got it for a good price, I would hang on to it. Are all of your other red bags perfect for you?

When you think about selling the drag, take a deep breath and re-read this thread.

Aren't you glad you have a Drag (bag)?

I heard from my SM that H is reissuing the Drag in the upcoming AW 2012 season. Hurray! H has issued the drag in different sizes depending on when the drag was issued. I believe the original issue is referred to as the Drag 1, and the reissue of the Drag briefly in 2001-ish is referred to as the...

forum.purseblog.com

 

[Katinahat]

I don’t know, but I figure I’ll know it when I see it.

I‘m not at Bag Peace - I feel I have too many and it makes me nervous and fidgety.
But every time I think that I should sell something, I handle it and think “Dammit - I really like this!”
But - I think of selling because there’s a small something I don’t love about the bag(s).

1) Hermes Drag II - beautiful bag, glorious color (Rouge H - the redder shade too), lovely goatskin lining, it’s lovely and hard to find. But - it’s bigger than I need, it’s hand or arm carry only (not that I hate that but), it’s a bit boxy, and I have the TB McGraw, the Ferragamo Studio, and a Goyard in red.
So I think about selling it - but… it’s beautiful!

2) Dior Be Dior - I adore the leather, the silver handle and back pocket are so fun, leather lining, beautifully made, can be carried by hand or with shoulder strap. But, it’s bigger than I’d like and it’s heavy. And I have the H Dalvy and the Vibrato Picotin in blue.
So I think about selling it - but… it’s beautiful!

3) LV Pallas - it’s a great bag, and I like that it’s my ‘dark brown’ bag. But it’s huge, it’s a black hole inside, and it doesn’t have much structure.
But Mr Cookie bought it for me, so it stays.

4) I have 9 black bags - 5 are Every Day bags, 4 are more seasonal or travel bags. I think I will list my MZ Wallace Micro Sutton, because I don’t need 2 black crossbody bags… or do I? < sigh >

You do! I have 4 black crossbody bags! The two shown plus my KS nylon with leather accents I use for dog walking etc and a chain crossbody/shoulder carry.

All the bags you are deciding about are fabulous in there own way - and there in lies the problem!

 

[pjns]

Hi, not sure if I’m posting on the right thread. (Please redirect me if I am)

So, here’s the sitch: I’m looking a like a work/day bag and currently choosing between the Saint Laurent Men’s Large Black SDJ and the Thom Browne‘s Black Pebbled Calfskin Large Duet Tote.

I really like the form of these two and especially because it can fit my work laptop and both has a shoulder strap (i have occasional contact dermatitis on my hands)

I’m pretty torn… any advice?

 

[Cordeliere]

Hi, not sure if I’m posting on the right thread. (Please redirect me if I am)

So, here’s the sitch: I’m looking a like a work/day bag and currently choosing between the Saint Laurent Men’s Large Black SDJ and the Thom Browne‘s Black Pebbled Calfskin Large Duet Tote.

I really like the form of these two and especially because it can fit my work laptop and both has a shoulder strap (i have occasional contact dermatitis on my hands)

I’m pretty torn… any advice?

I like both. Can see why you are torn. The SDJ would probably have better resale value as it is more widely known. That is not a reason to buy a bag, but it is a factor to consider. Also consider the weight. Which ever you pick, make sure you can return in case the bag is not all that you expect.

 

[Cookiefiend]

I totally understand the too big, or too heavy, or too boxy. I had a wonderful sac mallete 32 that was too heavy, so it is gone. I had a really great-for-the-price cabas, but it was a 40 and was way too big. A prada bag got returned to Fashionphile for being too big. Estimating the size I can deal with is my major purchasing flaw. 32 is pretty much where I max out. What is you max bag size comfort? I have not purchased a number of bags because they were too boxy, but relative thickness is what makes me deem a bag as to boxy. I did not think the drag was unduly thick. Is it the structuredness that makes it too boxy for you? What size is it? Yours is such a beautiful specimen--a truly beautiful shade of rouge and looks to be in great condition. If you got it for a good price, I would hang on to it. Are all of your other red bags perfect for you?

When you think about selling the drag, take a deep breath and re-read this thread.

Aren't you glad you have a Drag (bag)?

I heard from my SM that H is reissuing the Drag in the upcoming AW 2012 season. Hurray! H has issued the drag in different sizes depending on when the drag was issued. I believe the original issue is referred to as the Drag 1, and the reissue of the Drag briefly in 2001-ish is referred to as the...

forum.purseblog.com

The Drag is a 32, but the depth is more than a 32 Kelly - so my things float around.
It is very structured - which normally I love (no puddles of lushious leather for me) - but banging it into things that normally I wouldn’t is a worry.
I adore my Ferragamo Studio, the Goyard is a little big, but I think it’s great. And the Drag is too!
I did get it for a ‘reasonable’ price, and I think it’s a beautiful bag - I really really really appreciate this link to the Drag thread!

You do! I have 4 black crossbody bags! The two shown plus my KS nylon with leather accents I use for dog walking etc and a chain crossbody/shoulder carry.

All the bags you are deciding about are fabulous in there own way - and there in lies the problem!

 

[dcooney4]

I don’t know, but I figure I’ll know it when I see it.

I‘m not at Bag Peace - I feel I have too many and it makes me nervous and fidgety.
But every time I think that I should sell something, I handle it and think “Dammit - I really like this!”
But - I think of selling because there’s a small something I don’t love about the bag(s).

1) Hermes Drag II - beautiful bag, glorious color (Rouge H - the redder shade too), lovely goatskin lining, it’s lovely and hard to find. But - it’s bigger than I need, it’s hand or arm carry only (not that I hate that but), it’s a bit boxy, and I have the TB McGraw, the Ferragamo Studio, and a Goyard in red.
So I think about selling it - but… it’s beautiful!

2) Dior Be Dior - I adore the leather, the silver handle and back pocket are so fun, leather lining, beautifully made, can be carried by hand or with shoulder strap. But, it’s bigger than I’d like and it’s heavy. And I have the H Dalvy and the Vibrato Picotin in blue.
So I think about selling it - but… it’s beautiful!

3) LV Pallas - it’s a great bag, and I like that it’s my ‘dark brown’ bag. But it’s huge, it’s a black hole inside, and it doesn’t have much structure.
But Mr Cookie bought it for me, so it stays.

4) I have 9 black bags - 5 are Every Day bags, 4 are more seasonal or travel bags. I think I will list my MZ Wallace Micro Sutton, because I don’t need 2 black crossbody bags… or do I? < sigh >

Looking at your answers as well as others I see I am not the only struggling with what stays and what goes. Some things are an easy decision others are not. I have a red PLG Mini I have not used this year. It is not expensive and I have the room but I rarely wear a bright red, but then I think it is comfortable, cute and they no longer make the color and mine is pristine. So I get it!

 

[dcooney4]

Hi, not sure if I’m posting on the right thread. (Please redirect me if I am)

So, here’s the sitch: I’m looking a like a work/day bag and currently choosing between the Saint Laurent Men’s Large Black SDJ and the Thom Browne‘s Black Pebbled Calfskin Large Duet Tote.

I really like the form of these two and especially because it can fit my work laptop and both has a shoulder strap (i have occasional contact dermatitis on my hands)

I’m pretty torn… any advice?

Do they both have crossbody straps? Definitely check the weight on them . After a long day you don’t want a heavy bag . They are both lovely.

 

[dcooney4]

Here it is! Polene Neuf in Dune.

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So pretty!