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.

 

[JenJBS]

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.”View attachment 5418217

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

Reading this makes me want to have a June 'challenge' to share pictures of our holiday bags! Anyone up for it?

I feel much better about having a holiday bag. Thanks! Cute illustration, and good advice. The Chanel Valentine's bags are pretty!

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.

Thank you! Your Eiffel Tower scarf sounds beautiful. Looked up the scarf patterns and especially like the Siesta de Pardis. Lovely! Two of my Aspinal of London bags sit on my dresser as jewelry boxes.

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?!

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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.

It's lovely. Excited to see your straw bag! Hope you have a wonderful time at the beach!

 

[dcooney4]

Vespa at the vet!
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You are brave to take such a pretty bag to the vet. Though I see your dog is well behaved. I took my crazy now one year cat and brought the least expensive bag I own. I thought he would be nervous and possibly scratch something or someone , but he was a good boy despite being Skittish.

 

[dcooney4]

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 is a tricky question. When not in use do you store it with bags or other decor? It could also be used at Christmas time when kids write letters to santa.

 

[dcooney4]

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

I am glad Coco is good. Your Vespa is stunning.

 

[Katinahat]

That is a tricky question. When not in use do you store it with bags or other decor? It could also be used at Christmas time when kids write letters to santa.

That’s a great idea. I can almost see it as a Christmas decoration too sitting out on a shelf for the whole season!

 

[dcooney4]

Today at the salon. Mulberry Brockwell Bag with an Anya Hindmarch Sticker Strap
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This is a beauty!

 

[dcooney4]

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?!

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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.

Very chic! Can't wait to see your straw bag too.

 

[dcooney4]

I don't own any specific holiday bags, but I would love to see some .

 

[Cookiefiend]

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.”View attachment 5418217

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

I love it!
(off to check out tunabake on Insta!)

Today at the salon. Mulberry Brockwell Bag with an Anya Hindmarch Sticker Strap
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That is a super cute bag, and an inspired bag strap for it! ❤️

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?!

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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.

I think she does, and really likes it, it seems like a very functional bag - congratulations!
Looking forward to seeing your straw bag, and wishing you a relaxing beach vacay!

Reading this makes me want to have a June 'challenge' to share pictures of our holiday bags! Anyone up for it?

I feel much better about having a holiday bag. Thanks! Cute illustration, and good advice. The Chanel Valentine's bags are pretty!



Thank you! Your Eiffel Tower scarf sounds beautiful. Looked up the scarf patterns and especially like the Siesta de Pardis. Lovely! Two of my Aspinal of London bags sit on my dresser as jewelry boxes.

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It's lovely. Excited to see your straw bag! Hope you have a wonderful time at the beach!

Well, the AofL makes a beautiful jewelry box!

You are brave to take such a pretty bag to the vet. Though I see your dog is well behaved. I took my crazy now one year cat and brought the least expensive bag I own. I thought he would be nervous and possibly scratch something or someone , but he was a good boy despite being Skittish.

Coco is not particularly well behaved anywhere - she’s obnoxiously happy to see everyone, any time, and everywhere! So we have lots of wiggling and licking going on, which isn’t too damaging to my purses!
Thank you for your kind compliments on the bag though - the Vespa isn’t a gorgeous bag by any stretch of the imagination but it is super easy to carry.
I think it’s a precursor to the Evelyne, but I actually prefer it to the Evie!

I think there must have been something in the water these last few days - so many of us purchased a new bag… I did too…. A small Dior Be Dior in fuchsia!

 

[Katinahat]

I love it!
(off to check out tunabake on Insta!)

That is a super cute bag, and an inspired bag strap for it! ❤

I think she does, and really likes it, it seems like a very functional bag - congratulations!
Looking forward to seeing your straw bag, and wishing you a relaxing beach vacay!

Well, the AofL makes a beautiful jewelry box!

Coco is not particularly well behaved anywhere - she’s obnoxiously happy to see everyone, any time, and everywhere! So we have lots of wiggling and licking going on, which isn’t too damaging to my purses!
Thank you for your kind compliments on the bag though - the Vespa isn’t a gorgeous bag by any stretch of the imagination but it is super easy to carry.
I think it’s a precursor to the Evelyne, but I actually prefer it to the Evie!

I think there must have been something in the water these last few days - so many of us purchased a new bag… I did too…. A small Dior Be Dior in fuchsia!

What?! Did I catch the word fuchsia paired with Dior there? We (I) must see it.

 

[DME]

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

If you ever get to Vegas, there’s a Kiton store in the Wynn (new section of shops they opened about a year, or so, ago). The clothing is gorgeous! Pricey, but gorgeous. We looked at a sweater for DH; was $5K.He’s hard on everything he owns, so we both agreed that was a no.

 

[dcooney4]

I love it!
(off to check out tunabake on Insta!)

That is a super cute bag, and an inspired bag strap for it! ❤

I think she does, and really likes it, it seems like a very functional bag - congratulations!
Looking forward to seeing your straw bag, and wishing you a relaxing beach vacay!

Well, the AofL makes a beautiful jewelry box!

Coco is not particularly well behaved anywhere - she’s obnoxiously happy to see everyone, any time, and everywhere! So we have lots of wiggling and licking going on, which isn’t too damaging to my purses!
Thank you for your kind compliments on the bag though - the Vespa isn’t a gorgeous bag by any stretch of the imagination but it is super easy to carry.
I think it’s a precursor to the Evelyne, but I actually prefer it to the Evie!

I think there must have been something in the water these last few days - so many of us purchased a new bag… I did too…. A small Dior Be Dior in fuchsia!

Can’t wait to see it. I keep bumping your bag on the other site . Hope it goes since it is no longer love.

 

[dcooney4]

I have been challenging myself to wear bags that have not seen the light of day in a long time or ever. It is now quite a bit warmer here and sunny so no more excuses. Anyone else care to join?

 

[DME]

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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This bag is so adorable! I would probably count it as decor (that can double as a bag), especially if that’s it’s primary purpose and since you’re aiming to keep your bags below a certain number. I have limited-use bags myself and I’m OK with that. I don’t expect every bag I own to work for every need I have…

On the topic of limits, only you can decide yours. I suspect the number varies greatly if you were to take a poll here in this thread! If you have the room, you’re not going into debt for your habit and the bags get some use (or even just spark joy, to quote Marie Kondo), then that’s all that matters. I personally try not to count and instead go by how much space I have. When I think about the number, it sounds like too many, but I’m good with how they’re arranged in my closet and that I still have space. (My closet isn’t huge, either, FWIW!)

ETA: After seeing your AofL bags as jewelry storage, I’m reminded that I use two LV Nice bags in different sizes as bag charm storage. I count them more as decor, since I don’t carry them.

 

[DME]

So… I bought a bag yesterday! I wasn’t planning on it and I usually don’t fare well with outlets, but our Nordstrom Rack had this Loewe Small Basket Bag on clearance and, with their Clear the Rack promotion, I received an extra 25% off the already low clearance price. Hard to pass it up! It came to $87.72 before tax; Google tells me $490 is the retail price. I have been wanting a raffia bag, so I was pleased to find this. I also got a pair of Tom Ford sunglasses (and another pair in a different style is on the way to me from the Rack website). Not so great at shopping my closet this weekend, but I’m happy with my finds.

Anyone else scoop up some deals this weekend? With the Memorial Day holiday in the U.S., it’s often a good time to find bargains.

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Quoting myself (sorry), but thought I would give an update on my purchases. The sunglasses I ordered from the Rack website (also Tom Ford) we’re not a great shape for my face. I’m glad I did not love them since they came with a scratch. Back they went yesterday, but I picked up a pair of Gucci sunnies as somewhat of a replacement. Gucci normally doesn’t work for me since I have a small head, but these fit as well as my beloved Tom Ford (those work best for me), so I was pleased. I’m trying to lighten up my wardrobe a bit and these were a light brown.

I also ordered a Loewe dust bag in new condition from an eBay seller to use in my basket bag. I was a bit concerned about someone being able to just reach in since the bag is really open and somewhat shallow, so this will keep my belongings safe. It was a little more than I wanted to spend for something that the store would include with a purchase, but the dimensions were exactly the size I was after, Amazon didn’t have what I wanted and it’s the same designer as the bag, so I figured it was meant to be. That should arrive today. This is my first experience with eBay, so hoping for the best.