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.

 

[Cookiefiend]

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.

I use just one pouch - in it I have 2 lippies, a small Vaseline lip moisturizer, a very cool container for flossing sticks, a purse clippa, a small travel size Tylenol, a cloth to clean my glasses, and a nail file.

I don’t like having stuff floating all over my purse, so for me this pouch is a god send! I carry a smallish wallet, the pouch, epi-pen, phone and keys… which makes it sound like I could get away with just a small purse - right? No - cuz I gotta leave room for unexpected things, Coco things, and DH’s wallet!

 

[dcooney4]

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!

 

[JVSXOXO]

Welcome!

Thank you!

 

[Cordeliere]

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! Great shopping. Don't you love it when you get a great price because there are things that scare other people away but that you can see are no big deal? Happy for you. Wonderful looking bag.

 

[Cordeliere]

I use just one pouch - in it I have 2 lippies, a small Vaseline lip moisturizer, a very cool container for flossing sticks, a purse clippa, a small travel size Tylenol, a cloth to clean my glasses, and a nail file.

I don’t like having stuff floating all over my purse, so for me this pouch is a god send! I carry a smallish wallet, the pouch, epi-pen, phone and keys… which makes it sound like I could get away with just a small purse - right? No - cuz I gotta leave room for unexpected things, Coco things, and DH’s wallet!

My glasses are always dirty. Will borrow your idea. Is a purse clippa a purse hook?

 

[JenJBS]

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 on getting this unicorn! So happy for you! It's beautiful!

 

[DME]

My glasses are always dirty. Will borrow your idea. Is a purse clippa a purse hook?

I suspect it’s the Clipa2. Google and you can check them out. I’ll also include a link to the company, although I usually purchase from Amazon. I have four colors and love them! They hold even my heaviest of bags and keep them off the floor. Highly recommend!

As for your pouch question, I’m another fan, although I’m a bit late to the game and am only starting to embrace this system for day bags. I love LV, so the Pochette and Mini Pochette are often what I use. I also have a Prada nylon pouch and a few others that work well. The pouch is dependent on the bag, but I still find them easy to switch out when is switch bags.

Clipa - The Instant Bag Hanger

 

[Cookiefiend]

My glasses are always dirty. Will borrow your idea. Is a purse clippa a purse hook?

Yes!

 

[DME]

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.

Quoting myself again (please forgive me!), but wanted to provide an update. The dust bag arrived and it was not the size advertised. I was so disappointed! I contacted the seller who admitted it was their mistake, confirmed they still had the size I wanted, and arranged for return of the incorrect item and purchase of the correct one. I am so far satisfied with the resolution. If I ultimately receive the item I wanted in the first place, it will just be a few extra days and a little bit of hassle.

 

[Cordeliere]

I suspect it’s the Clipa2. Google and you can check them out. I’ll also include a link to the company, although I usually purchase from Amazon. I have four colors and love them! They hold even my heaviest of bags and keep them off the floor. Highly recommend!

As for your pouch question, I’m another fan, although I’m a bit late to the game and am only starting to embrace this system for day bags. I love LV, so the Pochette and Mini Pochette are often what I use. I also have a Prada nylon pouch and a few others that work well. The pouch is dependent on the bag, but I still find them easy to switch out when is switch bags.

Clipa - The Instant Bag Hanger

Yes!
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Thank you ladies. I recently figured out that one of the reasons I have a hard time carrying larger bags is there is no place to put them in a restaurant. I need this.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Hello everyone. Just stopping by to say I am recovering from a bad bout of the flu. Completely unexpected at this time of the year. Anyway, obviously, I haven't really been interested in bags, or perfumes or suchlike for a little while. It's perhaps a temporary thing, but my interest in bags has waned a lot. Likewise with perfumes -- between allergies earlier in the year, and now this, I have come to realize I tend to wear a small group of favorite fragrances on the repeat, and don't need the majority of my perfume collection. I've reached purse peace and most definitely perfume peace, at least for the time being! My goal now is really to pay more attention to my health, increase energy and stay healthy for the rest of the year!

 

[dcooney4]

Yes!
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I use them too. They work great.

 

[dcooney4]

Hello everyone. Just stopping by to say I am recovering from a bad bout of the flu. Completely unexpected at this time of the year. Anyway, obviously, I haven't really been interested in bags, or perfumes or suchlike for a little while. It's perhaps a temporary thing, but my interest in bags has waned a lot. Likewise with perfumes -- between allergies earlier in the year, and now this, I have come to realize I tend to wear a small group of favorite fragrances on the repeat, and don't need the majority of my perfume collection. I've reached purse peace and most definitely perfume peace, at least for the time being! My goal now is really to pay more attention to my health, increase energy and stay healthy for the rest of the year!

Hope you are feeling much better.

 

[dcooney4]

Yesterday, I followed my own advice and listed a bag to bring new viewers. I had gotten an offer on the bag that was under what I was asking. I decided to wait till this morning and remove the bag from sale as I adore the color. I woke up this morning and it sold for asking price . It also brought new people and sold an slg. It was not an expensive bag but kind of regret listing it. I know it was the right thing to do as I have not been wearing it . I think it is because the color is no longer available. Do regret selling inexpensive bags ever?

 

[FizzyWater]

Thank you ladies. I recently figured out that one of the reasons I have a hard time carrying larger bags is there is no place to put them in a restaurant. I need this.

I love my Clipa as well. I've tried other bag hooks that roll up into a disc, but I have to fish them out of my purse and unroll them so I always forget to use them. The Clipa stays hooked onto a strap, pretty enough to be bag jewelry. It's also really sturdy, and wide enough that it doesn't crease the purse strap when hanging. Finally, for the past couple of years I've also clipped my mask onto it so I never forget a mask.