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.

 

[SakuraSakura]

Hello all! Thanks for doing this, I definitely could use support. I've loved getting back into posting/surfing tPF but forgot that it can get a little spendy!

Would love to shop my closet more - so many great bags but not all of them make it into the rotation enough. Other than the final payment on a FP Reserve item, I'm hoping not to make new bag purchases without first making room in my closet and budget. This really could apply to all fashion-related items like clothing and jewelry too!

I have wedding responsibilities and expenditures to save up for in the coming year or two, so the cutting back on spending is all across the board! There are a few gaps in my closet I need to detail out further - when getting dressed I realize "ooh I wish I had this color/size/shape/etc thing" instead of whatever I use instead. Hoping to only spend on those gap items when I do have room to buy.

Looking forward to keeping up with the theme/colors with everyone too!

I'm in a similar headspace. I definitely do have gaps in my wardrobe that need to be filled but I also have things I need to save for! Thank goodness for secondhand.

 

[SakuraSakura]

I don't know if I ever posted goals for 2021. If I had, I suspect I failed. I remember trying to not buy anything but I only lasted to mid February. I have a bag on the way right now. I haven't put very many bags up for sale yet I bought quite a few. I'm not certain they were all good choices. I'll show my year end stats in a few days; hoping I'll sell something by then.

I have two bags on the way! This IS the 2022 resolution thread...

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Ok, the Jimmy Choo Bon Bon bag saga continues. I requested a return and sent photos of the non disclosed damage. The seller refunded my money and doesn’t want the bag back.



Soooooo… er… hmmmm… (???)

I could see if someone can dye it black, buuuuuut I found a pic of a black one and I’m unmoved. Seems to have shw and pink stones (the pink version has gold hardware and clear stones.)
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Maybe I’ll just donate it and some crafty person will get a great project. I really don’t want to “futz” with it and dither over quality of dying, etc. This is exactly why I refuse to buy any preloved bag that isn’t like new. Just like I’m “over” selling bags, I’m “over” resuscitating them. I’m open to any easy solution. Ideas?

Wow, a gift horse!

My easy idea would be adding embellishments to the affected spots. I bought a 40ies dress not long ago that had lots of defects in need of darning- when the job was done it looked darned, so I embroidered bold flowers over the worst repairs. They divert the eye and the sad dress suddenly looks very nice. Some christals or beads could do the trick on your gift horse plus doing embroidery is kind of relaxing. (Say I who actually has no clue how to properly embroider. My work always are just scribbles with thread.) And if you don´t want to embroider, aren´t there iron or stick on embellishments?

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Agree. I haven’t been tempted by anything. I went to my local Dior boutique early summer after vaxx when we thought the world was opening (ha!). Anyway, nothing moved me. I’m trying to get past my flap bag addiction and even the new Caro is zero temptation when I see people reveal. It has no personality.

When I see the Caro I´m sure it´s just an uninspired variation of the New Lock. I do not like the 30 Montaigne in the back and how the strap is attached. I do not like the price, either. I can have a perfect New Lock or even a Miss Dior at a fraction. When Mrs. Chiuri started her job she openly stated she was not interested in handbags- yes, I can see this!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Here are my commitments for 2022:

- To never again go into the red in my "blow money" personal spending account. I did that a few months ago, and still feel gross about it.

- To buy from the Massaccesi BST only if the item is in one of the styles I like best: Phoebe, Zhoe, Iride, Flora, Mia, Juno, and Penelope Messenger. No other styles, even if I love the leather and could afford the price.

- To buy zero bags from the local thrift stores for a year.

- To replace my current wallet, with which I am dissatisfied because it is too large and too heavy, with something I already own rather than buying anything new.

- I am under consideration for an award which would come with a small money prize. I would like a secondhand Bally quilted flap bag (the closest I will likely ever come to a Chanel look). But I will buy it only if I am selected for the award.

- To enjoy and appreciate my inexpensive pieces and not compare my collection to other people's.

I´ve looked at the quilted Bally bags, too. They are lovely and the Bally quality is really nice. Good Luck for winning the award!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

To enjoy and appreciate my inexpensive pieces and not compare my collection to other people's.

Thank you for reminding me of this! It is a good mantra. A collection is personal. It does not matter what other people have!
I´ve been using the Luxury Promise instagram to put myself into perspective. They show bags for sale each and every day- must haves for some, for many but I have come to the point where I can say 99% of what they show doesn´t spark desire. I do not need to have "general must haves". I have to make my own choices, find my own personal must haves!

 

[Claudia Herzog]

Wallets are tricky - I go back and forth with size. What are you replacing?

I'm replacing my Kate Spade continental wallet. I feel bad because I researched that wallet and loved all its card slots and compartments for cash and coins, we took a special trip three hours away to buy it, I love the gold color, and I haven't worn it out. But it is too big to fit in the bags I carry on the weekends, and it is just too heavy for me. A few weeks ago, I was caught without my ID and turned away from an event because I hadn't wanted to haul my wallet around. That was when I realized I couldn't keep going with the Kate Spade, and I really should try something smaller and lighter that's going to work better for me.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I'm replacing my Kate Spade continental wallet. I feel bad because I researched that wallet and loved all its card slots and compartments for cash and coins, we took a special trip three hours away to buy it, I love the gold color, and I haven't worn it out. But it is too big to fit in the bags I carry on the weekends, and it is just too heavy for me. A few weeks ago, I was caught without my ID and turned away from an event because I hadn't wanted to haul my wallet around. That was when I realized I couldn't keep going with the Kate Spade, and I really should try something smaller and lighter that's going to work better for me.

I just looked it up and thought:"this is my kind of wallet!" Big and roomy with space for everything but the kitchen sink and of course heavy like a brick... my Dior Karenina is about the same. Before this one I had an even bigger wallet with two zippers and loved it. I had to do a content purge to change into the Dior: surprise, surprise, all I had to remove was junk I´d been carrying around.
Of course a brick of a wallet like this does not fit into smaller bags. Mine won´t even go into the small Dior Promenade pouch. I´ve been looking at smaller wallets, but so far not found a solution.
A quick google search a few minutes ago brought me to this:

COCCINELLE Tassel Zip Around Wallet | modeherz

www.modeherz.de

• Maße: Breite ca. 16 cm, Höhe ca. 10 cm, Tiefe ca. 4 cm

I´ll have a closer look into it, because it seems to be just the right size for me to use with smaller bags and still carry most of the things I think I need.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I'm replacing my Kate Spade continental wallet. I feel bad because I researched that wallet and loved all its card slots and compartments for cash and coins, we took a special trip three hours away to buy it, I love the gold color, and I haven't worn it out. But it is too big to fit in the bags I carry on the weekends, and it is just too heavy for me. A few weeks ago, I was caught without my ID and turned away from an event because I hadn't wanted to haul my wallet around. That was when I realized I couldn't keep going with the Kate Spade, and I really should try something smaller and lighter that's going to work better for me.

Oops, my reply seems to have vanished into thin air...
I did a quick google search for smaller zip around wallets and came to the medium versions- 16 cms wide. Still roomy but a lot easier to fit into smaller bags.

The Abro Adria model is a good one too. I actually own one, nice and red... I must find it!

abro Leather Adria Zip Wallet Geldbörse Navy Blau | eBay

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[whateve]

I'm replacing my Kate Spade continental wallet. I feel bad because I researched that wallet and loved all its card slots and compartments for cash and coins, we took a special trip three hours away to buy it, I love the gold color, and I haven't worn it out. But it is too big to fit in the bags I carry on the weekends, and it is just too heavy for me. A few weeks ago, I was caught without my ID and turned away from an event because I hadn't wanted to haul my wallet around. That was when I realized I couldn't keep going with the Kate Spade, and I really should try something smaller and lighter that's going to work better for me.

I stopped using those large ziparound wallets. I used to love them. Now I divide my stuff between smaller wallets. That way I can make sure I have the most important things with me if I have to downsize. I use a card case for the most important stuff like my ID, health insurance card, and major credit cards. I have other cards in another wallet. I love the card case because it fits easily in the pockets of my purses. Often I don't even pull the card case out. I can reach the credit card, pull it out, and put it back without removing the card case at all. This is the one I'm using now. It is Brighton.
I have a separate coin purse and a small pouch for cash, but you could put folded cash in the zipped portion of this card case.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I stopped using those large ziparound wallets. I used to love them. Not I divide my stuff between smaller wallets. That way I can make sure I have the most important things with me if I have to downsize. I use a card case for the most important stuff like my ID, health insurance card, and major credit cards. I have other cards in another wallet. I love the card case because it fits easily in the pockets of my purses. Often I don't even pull the card case out. I can reach the credit card, pull it out, and put it back without removing the card case at all. This is the one I'm using now. It is Brighton.View attachment 5284470
I have a separate coin purse and a small pouch for cash, but you could put folded cash in the zipped portion of this card case.

That´s beautiful! I adore the design!
Unfortunately the separiting my things into several small wallets doesn´t work at all. I´m always panicking I might have misplaced or even lost something. The same goes for card slots in bags. The only thing that makes me feel safe is some kind of zip around wallet I can access from the top while holding it firmly in my hand. The zip around versions that have to unfold don´t work either- shame, as the Dior Trailer Trash smaller wallets are built like this.

 

[whateve]

That´s beautiful! I adore the design!
Unfortunately the separiting my things into several small wallets doesn´t work at all. I´m always panicking I might have misplaced or even lost something. The same goes for card slots in bags. The only thing that makes me feel safe is some kind of zip around wallet I can access from the top while holding it firmly in my hand. The zip around versions that have to unfold don´t work either- shame, as the Dior Trailer Trash smaller wallets are built like this.

Thank you! Once I started using a separate card case, I've never regretted it.
I also have this wallet. It's made by Longchamp. https://www.longchamp.com/us/en/products/compact-wallet-L3622757729.html

I don't like wallets that unfold either. It is too much work. I don't want people waiting for me to get it open. I never use card slots in a bag because I'm likely to leave the card in the bag when I switch bags.

 

[More bags]

My 2022 Goals:
1. Although I am not interested in downsizing, I do need to rehome items I no longer like/use.
2. SLGs - Although I did not add a lot in 2021, I would like to cut back even more in 2022. I would like to add a long LV wallet & some gray SLGs.
3. Jewelry - I was big into silver in 2021. I would like to continue & add a few more Lagos pieces.
4. I want to finally add a YSL bag.
5. Continue to track my bag usage.
6. Stop saving my items & use them. Bags, clothes, shoes, etc they’re meant to be used & enjoyed.
7. Borrowing from @More bags the idea of enjoying a wardrobe that supports my real lifestyle vs my fantasy life.

Great goals @baghabitz34, high five on the real lifestyle wardrobe, using our item, and tracking bag usage! Which YSL bags are catching your eye?

Hello all! Even though I'm new to luxury this year, I have acquired quite a bit and feel like I'm in a place where I should really slow down a bit. Here are my goals for 2022:

1. Enjoy what I have already.
2. Pay attention to what I actually use/wear, and what I don't. Then, ask myself why and really take note this. Then, if I make modifications to these items to make it more usable for me (ex. getting a strap to make a bag more useable) and I still don't tend to use it, it's time to sell.
3. Find my own personal style.
4. Stop being so impulsive. Just because I want something when I see it doesn't mean that I'm actually going to get the use out if it.
5. If I see something I want, take my time to really and truly think it over.
6. Do my research on an item/brand to help with deciding if something is truly worth it.
7. Stop giving in to FOMO. If I miss it, I miss it.

Your second point is awesome - it speaks to great analysis, informed decision making, and taking actions to truly curate an awesome wardrobe!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Sharing a shopping from my closet WIN!!!

My Fendi BTW & I ran errands today.

It continues to be incredibly functional but, I was extremely unhappy wearing it because the saggy corners make the bag look tired.

BUT! My frustration (and almost pathological hatred of “functional” shopping) made me think in earnest about solutions that don’t require me buying something new. And, I think I have a great one! My YSL Cabas, that’s languished recently because it’s one of my “work” bags, can be my new super functional bag!

Both are arm carry with optional shoulder strap and about the same size. The YSL is exceptionally lightweight and a full open compartment so, if I order an organizer for it, it will become as functional as the Fendi.

This option makes me very happy about the YSL!!! (and reclaiming love for this bag was part of my 2022 goals) YAY!

So, now, I just need to figure out how to reposition the By The Way - fix the corners, dress it up…something. I think I’ll post in the Fendi forum for suggestions on that.

 

[More bags]

Here are my commitments for 2022:

- To never again go into the red in my "blow money" personal spending account. I did that a few months ago, and still feel gross about it.

- To buy from the Massaccesi BST only if the item is in one of the styles I like best: Phoebe, Zhoe, Iride, Flora, Mia, Juno, and Penelope Messenger. No other styles, even if I love the leather and could afford the price.

- To buy zero bags from the local thrift stores for a year.

- To replace my current wallet, with which I am dissatisfied because it is too large and too heavy, with something I already own rather than buying anything new.

- I am under consideration for an award which would come with a small money prize. I would like a secondhand Bally quilted flap bag (the closest I will likely ever come to a Chanel look). But I will buy it only if I am selected for the award.

- To enjoy and appreciate my inexpensive pieces and not compare my collection to other people's.

Claudia, sending many good wishes on being selected for the award and congratulations on your nomination!

I know this isn’t a bag or SLG resolution, but I’m trying to change the way I consume goods (especially clothes) and I’m going to endeavor to buy no clothes until June. I have a TON of clothes and love the zing of receiving new things I purchase online, but want a hard reset of my buying habits. The only thing I’m allowed to purchase is 1 pair shoes per month, and it will be one in, one out.

As for purses, I’m rethinking those as well. I received an LV black Epi alma bb for Christmas, have a number of other bags (LV, Bal, Chloe) and intend to buy one bag per year moving forward OR, if I’m buying jewelry that year, none.
So! We’ll see how this goes. Wish me luck! I want less stuff, to consume less, and the stuff
I do buy I want to be exactly what I like and items that will last forever (like the 1 ct diamond solitaire pendant I just ordered- you get the gist).
Cheers in the new year, all!!

First, I love your TPF name! Great declared intentions, you can do it! Congratulations on your diamond solitaire pendant!