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]

Finding a military style travel bag in black leather with solid brass hardware! I loved that style travel bag when I was on active duty.

Since it's not a purse/handbag I'm not counting it.

Worth the wait to find the perfect travel bag!

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The leather looks delicious!

 

[BowieFan1971]

All this talk of travel plans is making me start thinking about my forthcoming family short break to the south of France. Just 4 weeks to go. Not going to work this week as still having ongoing issues but hopefully I’ll be better by then. I’m increasing my meds which I have very mixed feelings about but should hopefully help. Anyway, the trip is something to plan and look forward to so a good distraction from everything else I have going on.

So, bag choices, my Loewe basket is big but would perhaps allow me to pop my mini Alexa inside and take both as hand luggage. The Loewe is good for markets and the beach but big to carry all day where a backpack or larger crossbody would be better. I love my mini Alexa so much I’d like to make it work but it doesn’t hold huge amounts! I have a Coach which is a bit bigger and lovely too.
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I was vaguely wondering about buying a longchamp instead but it seems a shame not to use the basket? Thoughts?
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Then I just need to pick an alternative evening bag as a change. So it’s my tan Lily or new brioche (or possibly both depending on space and what dresses I pack).
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I probably need some new slightly larger shorts for daytime but might stick to short dresses for day and maxi ones for evening as it’s a city break.

Clearly I’m not good at travelling light. It’s just a mini break!

Take the Loewe!!! It screams South of France! And the Brioche…so pretty!

 

[JenJBS]

This looks brilliant but I agree definitely you don’t need to count it in your bag count. It’s a great travel bag but not a bag bag - if you know what I mean. Any travel plans?

Thank you! A couple trips to southern Utah. Not sure when it will happen, but long overdue for a trip to San Diego. May have a trip for work in the fall, going to Rhode Island. Maybe other work trips. Your trip to the south of France sounds wonderful! Have fun choosing bags and clothes!

The leather looks delicious!

Thank you!

 

[ElainePG]

Sending hugs and best wishes re: family health.
Amazing stats, and bag rotation Elaine.

Thank you, my friend.

 

[JVSXOXO]

Hi ladies! I'd love to join this conversation after doing a lot of shopping around and obsessing over my next purchase lately. I have 1-2 bags on the way (one is a waitlist item that I may not get) but after that, I really want to focus on appreciating and using what I have. My biggest issue is feeling like I don't have time to regularly switch my bags and I don't really have many reasons to - I'm a toddler mom and work from home, so I'm not dressing up like I used to when I worked on campus. I mainly get out for Target runs and literally walk to my son's daycare to pick him up 3 days a week and I don't carry a bag at all there. But I do have a little family trip coming up next week and my husband and I have been doing monthly date nights now that we feel comfortable with my son sleeping over at my mom's. I am hoping to get out more with my friends for brunches or drinks now that our weather is nice enough to be outside again. So hopefully I'll have more reasons to switch out of my go-to bag on the horizon!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Hi ladies! I'd love to join this conversation after doing a lot of shopping around and obsessing over my next purchase lately. I have 1-2 bags on the way (one is a waitlist item that I may not get) but after that, I really want to focus on appreciating and using what I have. My biggest issue is feeling like I don't have time to regularly switch my bags and I don't really have many reasons to - I'm a toddler mom and work from home, so I'm not dressing up like I used to when I worked on campus. I mainly get out for Target runs and literally walk to my son's daycare to pick him up 3 days a week and I don't carry a bag at all there. But I do have a little family trip coming up next week and my husband and I have been doing monthly date nights now that we feel comfortable with my son sleeping over at my mom's. I am hoping to get out more with my friends for brunches or drinks now that our weather is nice enough to be outside again. So hopefully I'll have more reasons to switch out of my go-to bag on the horizon!

Welcome! I found that using one wallet and having my stuff in pouches makes switching bags so easy (takes about 5 seconds) and ensures I always have what I need. Plus it helps me stay on top of not collecting junk in my bag because if it ain’t in a pouch, it probably doesn’t need to stay in my bag! And no one says you can’t dress up a little for Target runs or errands…

 

[JVSXOXO]

Welcome! I found that using one wallet and having my stuff in pouches makes switching bags so easy (takes about 5 seconds) and ensures I always have what I need. Plus it helps me stay on top of not collecting junk in my bag because if it ain’t in a pouch, it probably doesn’t need to stay in my bag! And no one says you can’t dress up a little for Target runs or errands…

Thank you! I recently learned that I'm a one wallet kind of girl myself and already plan to send my newest one back because it's too bulky and a pain to switch in and out of. And I did try in the past, but I'm not a big fan of having a bag full of pouches. I like to easily access my things and don't want any added weight or space taken up since I gravitate toward small/medium-small sized bags. I have one pouch in my everyday bag for things that I don't reach for often but still like to keep on me (like my husband's car fob), and most of the time when I downsize, I do without it entirely.

I do dress nicely during the week since I spend a lot of time on video calls and go into my son's daycare to get him, but nothing like I used to when I was giving presentations, hosting events and teaching classes on college campuses. So I don't look like a total bum going to Target but I'm not going to pull out my fancy clothes either, if that makes sense! I'm playing with the idea of getting out for lunch and working from a nice cafe this Friday though. I could get a little dressy for that!

 

[Cordeliere]

Welcome! I found that using one wallet and having my stuff in pouches makes switching bags so easy (takes about 5 seconds) and ensures I always have what I need. Plus it helps me stay on top of not collecting junk in my bag because if it ain’t in a pouch, it probably doesn’t need to stay in my bag! And no one says you can’t dress up a little for Target runs or errands…

Where did you get your pouches?

I would like to hear from others who use pouches. Where did you get them? Are there features that are important in selecting a pouch? How do they wear? Any difficulties using them?

I am interested because I am "switching" challenged, plus I think they might be very helpful for when I travel.

 

[880]

All this talk of travel plans is making me start thinking about my forthcoming family short break to the south of France. Just 4 weeks to go. Not going to work this week as still having ongoing issues but hopefully I’ll be better by then. I’m increasing my meds which I have very mixed feelings about but should hopefully help. Anyway, the trip is something to plan and look forward to so a good distraction from everything else I have going on.

So, bag choices, my Loewe basket is big but would perhaps allow me to pop my mini Alexa inside and take both as hand luggage. The Loewe is good for markets and the beach but big to carry all day where a backpack or larger crossbody would be better. I love my mini Alexa so much I’d like to make it work but it doesn’t hold huge amounts! I have a Coach which is a bit bigger and lovely too.
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I was vaguely wondering about buying a longchamp instead but it seems a shame not to use the basket? Thoughts?
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Then I just need to pick an alternative evening bag as a change. So it’s my tan Lily or new brioche (or possibly both depending on space and what dresses I pack).
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I probably need some new slightly larger shorts for daytime but might stick to short dresses for day and maxi ones for evening as it’s a city break.

Clearly I’m not good at travelling light. It’s just a mini break!

I vote for the loewe basket! Perfect for the South of France. Hugs

 

[JenJBS]

Hi ladies! I'd love to join this conversation after doing a lot of shopping around and obsessing over my next purchase lately. I have 1-2 bags on the way (one is a waitlist item that I may not get) but after that, I really want to focus on appreciating and using what I have. My biggest issue is feeling like I don't have time to regularly switch my bags and I don't really have many reasons to - I'm a toddler mom and work from home, so I'm not dressing up like I used to when I worked on campus. I mainly get out for Target runs and literally walk to my son's daycare to pick him up 3 days a week and I don't carry a bag at all there. But I do have a little family trip coming up next week and my husband and I have been doing monthly date nights now that we feel comfortable with my son sleeping over at my mom's. I am hoping to get out more with my friends for brunches or drinks now that our weather is nice enough to be outside again. So hopefully I'll have more reasons to switch out of my go-to bag on the horizon!

Welcome to the Thread. It's a kind and supportive group. From the pics I saw in the RM Thread you have an excellent sense of style!

 

[JVSXOXO]

Welcome to the Thread. It's a kind and supportive group. From the pics I saw in the RM Thread you have an excellent sense of style!

Aww thank you! You are too kind.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Oh my gosh, guys!!! I got a unicorn! The Gucci mono tote I had mentioned the other day. The bag I really wanted but was always more than I wanted to spend but I found this one that was discounted with an additional coupon on top of it. It had a small but noticeable stain on it that I thought looked like blood and a few scratches on the bottom. I think the stain scared people off. I figured worst case, I could cover the stain with something…like a cute bee patch. The corners and straps looked great. Well, it arrived today and it was indeed a blood stain. Well, after 15-20 mins of careful cleaning with baby wipes and a very soft toothbrush with dish soap and Oxyclean, the stain is 90% gone and I am left with a stunning bag that is everything I could have hoped for! I love it! It is so much nicer than I imagined in terms of quality and condition. I thought the leather was brown, but it is bronze, which really looks pretty. I have had a really rough time the last few days and this is such a mood lifter. I have Gucci purse peace.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Where did you get your pouches?

I would like to hear from others who use pouches. Where did you get them? Are there features that are important in selecting a pouch? How do they wear? Any difficulties using them?

I am interested because I am "switching" challenged, plus I think they might be very helpful for when I travel.

Bag spill! At the moment, and for at least a year now, Coach. I fell in love with the orange paisley canvas and got the brown leather one to coordinate. All were purchased on Poshmark and Mercari. I wanted them all as flat as possible to minimize bulk. I use the orange pouch as a wallet for receipts, gift cards and credit cards I don’t use much. The card holder is for license, debit, insurance and two credit cards, cash and coins with attached key ring. The brown one holds lip stick, lip balm, emery board, blotting papers, tape measure, mints, pen and soap leaves. I also carry my iPhone SE 2020. I use small/medium handbags. This is a medium bag (12x8x4) and I have tons of room.

 

[JVSXOXO]

Bag spill! At the moment, and for at least a year now, Coach. I fell in love with the orange paisley canvas and got the brown leather one to coordinate. All were purchased on Poshmark and Mercari. I wanted them all as flat as possible to minimize bulk. I use the orange pouch as a wallet for receipts, gift cards and credit cards I don’t use much. The card holder is for license, debit, insurance and two credit cards, cash and coins with attached key ring. The brown one holds lip stick, lip balm, blotting papers, tape measure, mints, pen and soap leaves. I also carry my iPhone SE 2020. I use small/medium handbags. This is a medium bag (12x8x4) and I have tons of room.
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So nice and neat! I also used a Coach clutch similar to your brown one as one of my pouches when I tried to hop on the bandwagon. The leather was great! But I hated having to do extra unzipping to get to things. Currently my one purse pouch is the smallest packing cube that came in a set for my diaper bag!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Oh my gosh, guys!!! I got a unicorn! The Gucci mono tote I had mentioned the other day. The bag I really wanted but was always more than I wanted to spend but I found this one that was discounted with an additional coupon on top of it. It had a small but noticeable stain on it that I thought looked like blood and a few scratches on the bottom. I think the stain scared people off. I figured worst case, I could cover the stain with something…like a cute bee patch. The corners and straps looked great. Well, it arrived today and it was indeed a blood stain. Well, after 15-20 mins of careful cleaning with baby wipes and a very soft toothbrush with dish soap and Oxyclean, the stain is 90% gone and I am left with a stunning bag that is everything I could have hoped for! I love it! It is so much nicer than I imagined in terms of quality and condition. I thought the leather was brown, but it is bronze, which really looks pretty. I have had a really rough time the last few days and this is such a mood lifter. I have Gucci purse peace.View attachment 5420704

Congratulations and kudos to you!
What a great bag!

Bag spill! At the moment, and for at least a year now, Coach. I fell in love with the orange paisley canvas and got the brown leather one to coordinate. All were purchased on Poshmark and Mercari. I wanted them all as flat as possible to minimize bulk. I use the orange pouch as a wallet for receipts, gift cards and credit cards I don’t use much. The card holder is for license, debit, insurance and two credit cards, cash and coins with attached key ring. The brown one holds lip stick, lip balm, blotting papers, tape measure, mints, pen and soap leaves. I also carry my iPhone SE 2020. I use small/medium handbags. This is a medium bag (12x8x4) and I have tons of room.
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Ohmigosh- how I love a bag spill!
Everything looks so nice and neat, great pouches!