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.

 

[880]

@jblended, @DME , @ElainePG
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FYI...I used tea tree oil since I had some on hand and that also worked for me. Did you use it on the suede interior? I have a little bottle of it somewhere. I know, a real shot gun attempt going on! :lol:

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[cowgirlsboots]

Vespa at the vet!
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Hope your gorgeous dog is OK!

 

[JenJBS]

Vespa at the vet!
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Hi, Vespa! Hope it's just a regular check up, not Vespa being sick.

 

[JenJBS]

Everyone had great stats for May! Here are my 2022 stats, a bit late for May. Out 6, In 9 for 2022. Since I had a goal of 1 in = 1 out, that meant 3 needed to go. When I looked at my list of bags, it was surprisingly easy to decide which 3 should go. So they will go to the local charity for victims of domestic violence next week. It also leaves me at 48 bags (I know, that's a really high number...) which is less than the 50 I've set as my limit. There are two more I'm considering letting go, but we'll see. Maybe 2023 can have a goal to get down to 45 as my limit...

Curious how you gals feel about this subject: Keeping a novelty bag specific to one holiday. My adorable Kate Spade novelty Valentine's Day bag. I'm only going to wear it the first couple weeks of February. But I have it sitting on my entry way table as 'decor' for those two weeks (maybe three next year). And it does make me smile those few weeks. As far as 'shopping my own closet': I certainly won't be buying a new Valentine's Day bag, but carrying this one, for at least several years. Is it worth keeping that kind of bag? I am keeping my Jimmy Choo BonBon that I don't carry much as a work of art. And if I call the novelty bag 'decor' - since I do use it as such - then I have other holiday decor that's only used a few weeks a year. Would you count it as a bag, or decor?

 

[880]

Everyone had great stats for May! Here are my 2022 stats, a bit late for May. Out 6, In 9 for 2022. Since I had a goal of 1 in = 1 out, that meant 3 needed to go. When I looked at my list of bags, it was surprisingly easy to decide which 3 should go. So they will go to the local charity for victims of domestic violence next week. It also leaves me at 48 bags (I know, that's a really high number...) which is less than the 50 I've set as my limit. There are two more I'm considering letting go, but we'll see. Maybe 2023 can have a goal to get down to 45 as my limit...

Curious how you gals feel about this subject: Keeping a novelty bag specific to one holiday. My adorable Kate Spade novelty Valentine's Day bag. I'm only going to wear it the first couple weeks of February. But I have it sitting on my entry way table as 'decor' for those two weeks (maybe three next year). And it does make me smile those few weeks. As far as 'shopping my own closet': I certainly won't be buying a new Valentine's Day bag, but carrying this one, for at least several years. Is it worth keeping that kind of bag? I am keeping my Jimmy Choo BonBon that I don't carry much as a work of art. And if I call the novelty bag 'decor' - since I do use it as such - then I have other holiday decor that's only used a few weeks a year. Would you count it as a bag, or decor?

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I think bag count is useful only insofar as what number and type of bags make you happy (space permitting). If the number grows and makes you feel guilty or burdened, then of course reduce it. But, if you are content with your bag number, no need to change for the sake of bag stats. I would consider your adorable Valentine’s Day bag as both a seasonal bag and decor. Since it makes you smile, of course it’s worth keeping enjoy it in the best health and happiness

@Cookiefiend , I hope your gorgeous dog is in good health! (And I love the Vespa)

 

[Cookiefiend]

Hope your gorgeous dog is OK!

She is improving. Her ears are clearing up, and her paws look good, still dealing with cysts - but she is the happiest girl! ❤️❤️❤️

Hi, Vespa! Hope it's just a regular check up, not Vespa being sick.

Vespa is hale and hearty - truly a great purse. She appeals to my hippy/boho heart.

Everyone had great stats for May! Here are my 2022 stats, a bit late for May. Out 6, In 9 for 2022. Since I had a goal of 1 in = 1 out, that meant 3 needed to go. When I looked at my list of bags, it was surprisingly easy to decide which 3 should go. So they will go to the local charity for victims of domestic violence next week. It also leaves me at 48 bags (I know, that's a really high number...) which is less than the 50 I've set as my limit. There are two more I'm considering letting go, but we'll see. Maybe 2023 can have a goal to get down to 45 as my limit...

Curious how you gals feel about this subject: Keeping a novelty bag specific to one holiday. My adorable Kate Spade novelty Valentine's Day bag. I'm only going to wear it the first couple weeks of February. But I have it sitting on my entry way table as 'decor' for those two weeks (maybe three next year). And it does make me smile those few weeks. As far as 'shopping my own closet': I certainly won't be buying a new Valentine's Day bag, but carrying this one, for at least several years. Is it worth keeping that kind of bag? I am keeping my Jimmy Choo BonBon that I don't carry much as a work of art. And if I call the novelty bag 'decor' - since I do use it as such - then I have other holiday decor that's only used a few weeks a year. Would you count it as a bag, or decor?

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I would say… BOTH! It’s darling - never let her go!

 

[Christofle]

May Stats:

2 bags in (the YSL clutch and the Moynat rejane)
0 bags out
0 SLGs in // 0 SLGs out
4/12 bags used

2 clothes in (my new YSL knit and a burberry bucket hat)
6 clothes out:
- 1 chloe dress (the fit on my chest was never quite right and made my boobs appear off)
- 1 zimmerman dress (gorgeous dress, intricate details and lacing but it kept on riding up as I walked and I finally just could not take it anymore lol)
- 2 agolde jeans (a style i tried and did not work for me)
- 1 ba&sh dress (again beautiful dress, but it just kept on riding up, again...its it that hard to buy a fitted dress that does not ride up? )
- 1 sandro blouse (never reached for in the past 3 years)

2 pairs of shoes in (my new Hermes famosa espadrilles and a block-heel Buberry open-toed sandal)
1 pair of shoes out (Burberry slingbacks that never stayed put on my heel, my last attempt at slingbacks, never bought another pair since)

Still on the hunt for a nice white summer dress. But I am just so picky! I feel that so many of them are semi-transparent or see-through in strong light. Ugh. And so many of them are 100% linen. I'm just not a linen person...

Have you taken a look at Kiton? Their dresses are so pretty and so are the fabrics/cut.

 

[Cookiefiend]

I think a bag number is useful as a measure only insofar as the number of bags makes you happy (space permitting). If the number grows and makes you feel guilty or burdened, then of course reduce it. But, its only a number. Otherwise, it’s all good. I would consider your adorable Valentine’s Day bag as both a seasonal bag and decor. Since it makes you smile, of course it’s worth keeping enjoy it in the best health and happiness

@Cookiefiend , I hope your gorgeous dog is in good health! (And I love the Vespa)

So funny - we cross posted!
Coco is good, Vespa is fab, Jen should keep the adorable bag!

 

[JenJBS]

I think bag count is useful only insofar as what number and type of bags make you happy (space permitting). If the number grows and makes you feel guilty or burdened, then of course reduce it. But, if you are content with your bag number, no need to change for the sake of bag stats. I would consider your adorable Valentine’s Day bag as both a seasonal bag and decor. Since it makes you smile, of course it’s worth keeping enjoy it in the best health and happiness

Thank you! Extremely helpful response. Bag storage space is ok (barely), and I want to keep it that way. But I could get rid of other things instead of bags to make room... Until 5 years ago I didn't have more than a few purses at a time, so 50 still sounds like a huge number to me.

She is improving. Her ears are clearing up, and her paws look good, still dealing with cysts - but she is the happiest girl! ❤❤❤

Vespa is hale and hearty - truly a great purse. She appeals to my hippy/boho heart.

I would say… BOTH! It’s darling - never let her go!

I thought Vespa was the pup's name. Glad the sweet pup is improving. She looks happy!

Thank you!

 

[lill_canele]

Have you taken a look at Kiton? Their dresses are so pretty and so are the fabrics/cut.

Never heard of them! Going to go check it out, thanks!

 

[Vintage Leather]

Everyone had great stats for May! Here are my 2022 stats, a bit late for May. Out 6, In 9 for 2022. Since I had a goal of 1 in = 1 out, that meant 3 needed to go. When I looked at my list of bags, it was surprisingly easy to decide which 3 should go. So they will go to the local charity for victims of domestic violence next week. It also leaves me at 48 bags (I know, that's a really high number...) which is less than the 50 I've set as my limit. There are two more I'm considering letting go, but we'll see. Maybe 2023 can have a goal to get down to 45 as my limit...

Curious how you gals feel about this subject: Keeping a novelty bag specific to one holiday. My adorable Kate Spade novelty Valentine's Day bag. I'm only going to wear it the first couple weeks of February. But I have it sitting on my entry way table as 'decor' for those two weeks (maybe three next year). And it does make me smile those few weeks. As far as 'shopping my own closet': I certainly won't be buying a new Valentine's Day bag, but carrying this one, for at least several years. Is it worth keeping that kind of bag? I am keeping my Jimmy Choo BonBon that I don't carry much as a work of art. And if I call the novelty bag 'decor' - since I do use it as such - then I have other holiday decor that's only used a few weeks a year. Would you count it as a bag, or decor?

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You’re talking to someone who has three Christmas bags, two Halloween bags, and a Fourth of July bag. And I came very close to buying a Chanel valentines bag.

If it makes you smile, it’s worth keeping. Three weeks out of the year is 5% of your life - and it keeps you from buying a new holiday bag. (It could also be useful if you were doing a letter writing event, at Christmas time for a “letters to Santa” theme…)
To quote the immortal Lilly Dache, “do not be afraid to be frivolous.”

(Image is from the illustrated version of Talking Through my Hats, by the Australian artist Claire, who goes by @tunabake on Instagram)

 

[Cordeliere]

Everyone had great stats for May! Here are my 2022 stats, a bit late for May. Out 6, In 9 for 2022. Since I had a goal of 1 in = 1 out, that meant 3 needed to go. When I looked at my list of bags, it was surprisingly easy to decide which 3 should go. So they will go to the local charity for victims of domestic violence next week. It also leaves me at 48 bags (I know, that's a really high number...) which is less than the 50 I've set as my limit. There are two more I'm considering letting go, but we'll see. Maybe 2023 can have a goal to get down to 45 as my limit...

Curious how you gals feel about this subject: Keeping a novelty bag specific to one holiday. My adorable Kate Spade novelty Valentine's Day bag. I'm only going to wear it the first couple weeks of February. But I have it sitting on my entry way table as 'decor' for those two weeks (maybe three next year). And it does make me smile those few weeks. As far as 'shopping my own closet': I certainly won't be buying a new Valentine's Day bag, but carrying this one, for at least several years. Is it worth keeping that kind of bag? I am keeping my Jimmy Choo BonBon that I don't carry much as a work of art. And if I call the novelty bag 'decor' - since I do use it as such - then I have other holiday decor that's only used a few weeks a year. Would you count it as a bag, or decor?

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That bag is a smile producer. It is great you can use it for decoration. I have a couple of shawls and a scarf that I love, but are not easy to wear, that I have assigned to home decor duties. The scarf is the Eiffel Tower and it lives on the wall in our exercise room. One shawl (Collier de Chien) covers a large ottoman in the middle of the living room and it makes the room. Still choosing between 2 walls for the other shawl (Siesta de Pardis). I think it was Will Rodgers who said it takes a small mind to only spell a word one way. IMHO it is a sign of an open mind to convert a bag into home decor.

 

[Cordeliere]

You’re talking to someone who has three Christmas bags, two Halloween bags, and a Fourth of July bag. And I came very close to buying a Chanel valentines bag.

If it makes you smile, it’s worth keeping. Three weeks out of the year is 5% of your life - and it keeps you from buying a new holiday bag. (It could also be useful if you were doing a letter writing event, at Christmas time for a “letters to Santa” theme…)
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(Image is from the illustrated version of Talking Through my Hats, by the Australian artist Claire, who goes by @tunabake on Instagram)

What a wonderful quote!!!

 

[msd_bags]

Today at the salon. Mulberry Brockwell Bag with an Anya Hindmarch Sticker Strap

 

[msd_bags]

Speaking of bag stats, after a pause of about 20 months, I finally bought a bag last week! So 1 bag in for May! If I recall correctly Sparkle has this?!



The ‘funny’ thing is I already have a second bag on order. A straw bag actually. Will post when I receive. Hopefully it comes before my beach vacation next week.