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.

 

[dramaprincess713]

I don’t feel guilty about buying. I do feel guilt about giving away gifts, need to get over that. And the hoarder in me does not like to let things go. Slowly working on that too.

Giving away gifts is probably the hardest for me. The guilt I feel is SO strong! I have so many articles of clothing I have held onto just because they were gifts. Bags too, though to a lesser degree because I don't tend to receive many bags as gifts. And yes, the hoarder in me also does not like to let things go. I have no solutions. I'm not even sure how to work on it. I've just been holding on to things and if something is at the end of it's lifespan (pilled, ripped, etc.), I can at least justify letting go of those items.

@dramaprincess713, okay, now I think you need to let go of the KMM and find the one that is perfect for you

Yep, the KMM is going back. A part of me thought maybe I'll hold on to it and sell if I get the other bag, but I HATE selling. And I have enough bags I need to sell. I really don't want to add to the list if I don't have to!

Good decision! I hope you get the bucket bag from the designer and find the giddy feeling soon!

I’m glad you like the Seaton as I think it is gorgeous as a luxe work bag. Unfortunately the handles don’t fit over the shoulder. You do have to use the long strap. It’s adjustable so a lot of variety but just not enough long to be crossbody, hence I added the slightly longer strap today. I looked for a strap when I bought this as the Grey Bayswater I had for work didn’t have that option. I totally agree about hand/arm carry. It works for me for short distances and I used to drive to work. Ideally the handles on both this and the Bays would have been just a little longer for the shoulder carry option but I guess it might have had a negative impact on aesthetics.

My walk home today was fine. The Seaton was comfortable crossbody until the last km when it began to feel a bit heavy. I didn’t have it very full either.

Definitely a workable way to use the bag!

So glad the walk home was good! It's such a beautiful bag, and I'm glad you found a workable way to use it. I didn't realize the Bayswater also didn't fit over the shoulder. That makes me so sad because the Bayswater has been on my radar for so long as a bag I hope to get one day, but not fitting over the shoulder means I really really should take it off my radar. Good for my wallet, I guess! But it's such a pretty bag that I've admired for so long.

That Persian green Sabrina is really a one of a kind and I don’t think you’ll ever find another one like it. But if you do decide to sell, I think it might get snatched up so fast on the MM BST - I find that MM ladies really like colorblocking!

You're right - I doubt I'd ever find another one like it. When I have used it, I've gotten a lot of compliments. And I really do LOVE the colors. I just can't bring myself to sell it, at least not now. It's just too pretty to me. But, if I do decide to sell, it's good to know that it might go over well on the MM BST!

 

[880]

I passed on the LV bag in order to get the navy trench coat. Not sorry at all! I can leave France without regretting not buying the bag, but I knew I would regret not buying the coat. I wore it out of the store and felt SO GOOD walking around in it. So pulled together, long and slim. And it was as comfortable as if it was made for me. I was complimented on it by the SA at H George V, where I did get a scarf, and did not regret not getting an H bag at all. The jacket I wore to the store and twilly from LV were sent to my hotel, along with a thank you card from the SA (who was a very sweet young lady named Julia) and perfume samples for both DH and me. I felt luxe while at the store AND when I got back to our room, where the package was waiting. The whole experience was like a decadent dessert…absolutely perfect but once was enough. Even the SA who helped me with the scarf at H was so much warmer and relaxed than the ones in Atlanta. They gave me perfume too and a cute little postcard of the store tucked into the ribbon on the box. I am done shopping…heaven knows I have spent enough, but I had the experiences I could have hoped for so I don’t need more.

Taking a rest for now, but I will post a pic of me in the coat later. The H scarf is this one…but with a pink sky and blue buildings. I’ll take a pic later. It’s a great Paris scarf, which was exactly what I wanted!View attachment 5299767

am I the only one who hopes that @BowieFan1971 will be so excited about her LV trench coat and H scarf purchase thst she will wake up in the middle of the night in Paris to share an action shot with us lol

 

[Sparkletastic]

I love that you got to this level! it’s like mindful bag consumption

I posted on @ItsPurseonal ’s thread that it feels amazing to refuse a bag, like saying no thanks to a fabulous dessert.

But, I’m not steely, rational or unimpressed. I practice avoidance (avoid ebay; deadstock; bags in x condition; bags of y price range; duplicate bags; bags of certain styles, materials, age; bags on sale; a bunch of rules around bag or food consumption that get me to no. Most days it’s fine. Occasionally I fall off the wagon.

i do try never to return, so I have to be reasonably positive something will work.

@redney posted a link to an insightful article about returns here

people who abuse liberal return policies

Those are the folks THAT DO it!!! Can't even say how many of my friends who worked retail said that the "Hollywood" crowd was the absolute worst in being cheap and doing sh1t like this .. especially around awards season! UFB .. they can freakin' afford it and they do crap like this .. that is...

forum.purseblog.com

it was this article:

The Nasty Logistics of Returning Your Too-Small Pants

What happens to the stuff you order online after you send it back?

www.theatlantic.com

i feel that reading this will also help me not to buy something unless it’s pretty much exactly what I want

I spent so many years chasing / buying / selling bags that I’m truly over it. It felt like a ridiculous merry go round so I’m happy to be careful in buying. When I make a mistake now it’s because I was seeking a bag for a certain type of use and the bag wasn’t quite right (like the gold Versace isn’t right for my real and continuing need for a small non evening gold bag) not because I get caught up in something pretty and bought on a whim. I’ve gotten off the buy/sell train and never intend to board again.

Also, I’m more tempted by shoes and clothes because I have wardrobe gaps in those areas. So, I think I’m realizing (happily) I don’t crave things unless I’m in the market for that caregory. Which isn’t a problem because I take time to evaluate if they’re right for me. All the things I need to see now aren’t buying mistakes. Life post Covid changed so I’m adjusting for that reality.

Again, this measured, sane place has come to me in the last 3-4 years after years of impulse buying and tons of mistakes. I’m just not there anymore thankfully.

Side note. I think a habit of thoughtless buying and returning is a sign of selfish character and I won’t budge from that opinion.

 

[JenJBS]

am I the only one who hopes that @BowieFan1971 will be so excited about her LV trench coat and H scarf purchase thst she will wake up in the middle of the night in Paris to share an action shot with us lol

Nope. You aren't.

 

[Kimbashop]

@More bags just wanted to say thanks for these suggestions, they helped me focus in on which bag is the right one. Fundamentally, I like handling my bags as much as possible, i.e. hand carry. And I prefer a medium sized bag for hand carry, so I think it will be the baby SDJ!

Here’s a mod shot with it hand held. Now I just have to wait one more week to buy it so that I fulfill one of my 2022 goals, which was imposing a two week minimum waiting period on any bags.

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Really stunning in this color. And this size seems to be perfect for crossbody and hand carry.

 

[Kimbashop]

My January intentions/challenges update, as suggested by @ElainePG
1) use my bags - carried 10 bags
2) wear my scarves - 4 shawls and 6 scarves

In following the style conversations, elevating outfits, and wearing my scarves, here’s a dress/scarf/H horn pendant combo I wore to work from home on Friday.
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I love your style! The scarf is gorgeous in terms of color and presentation.

 

[Kimbashop]

Ok, I have a dilemma…
Did not get an H leather appt for Monday, but can still try for Tues and Wed. Went in LV today, found a bag that spoke to me and maxi twilly. A navy Epi Neo Noe with mustard trim. I think it is not a typical bag I could just get anywhere. Here is the dilemma…while I was there, I saw a navy trench on a mannequin that stopped me in my tracks and tried it on. OMG! Like it was made for me and I look exactly the way I have always wanted/meant to look while wearing it. It is an updated but timeless classic, perfect weight for Atlanta winters.The dilemma part? It costs 3500 euros. I about fell out! But I can’t forget about it, it was just that perfect in style/fit. It would elevate everything I wear…a real statement piece but that does not overwhelm. I could justify this by pointing out that I would get a high CPW, more than from a bag the same price. I am perfectly happy passing on an H bag and the Neo Noe is much less than the budget I set. Both of these together are half the cost of a B or K. But it is still 3500 euros…more than I ever even ever considered spending on an item of clothing.

We are picking the bag up tomorrow…we only brought a pic of our passports and need the real thing. The SA is holding the coat too. What should I do? Would I be crazy to buy it? Should I look for a less expensive substitute, running the risk of not finding it?

Neither the bag nor the coat is on the US LV website….

Given your response to the cost, I think you already know in your heart what the answer is! My own response to a situation like this would be that if it made me feel Incredible, like myself only better, then I would buy it! That feeling is what clothes should always bring us!

Edit: I responded before reading through the entire thread. Congratulations on your new coat and scarf!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Is anyone else really, really tired of the teeny bag trend? I like my mediumish / smallish bags but I’ve never been interested in truly small bags.

I miss larger statement bags. I hope things even out so both are considered just as stylish.

What do you think / like / enjoy size wise?

 

[whateve]

Is anyone else really, really tired of the teeny bag trend? I like my mediumish / smallish bags but I’ve never been interested in truly small bags.

I miss larger statement bags. I hope things even out so both are considered just as stylish.

What do you think / like / enjoy size wise?

I can't understand a bag that is too small to hold a phone. Isn't that the number one thing people carry these days? Personally, I have a few other must haves - my sunglasses, unless I'm only going to be using the bag after sundown, my car keys and a card case. Lately I've been carrying gloves everywhere so I have been needing a slightly bigger bag to accommodate them. I don't have occasion bags, like a bag just for parties or weddings. If I did, maybe I could understand teeny bags.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Nope. You aren't.

Ok, ok….
Not the most glam shots…we are going to the Eiffel Tower today since the sun is finally out so I will get DH to take proper mod shots, but here it is. Wearing a black turtleneck so the collar detail is not as defined as it could be. Still…le sigh…I am in love!

 

[doni]

Ok, ok….
Not the most glam shots…we are going to the Eiffel Tower today since the sun is finally out so I will get DH to take proper mod shots, but here it is. Wearing a black turtleneck so the collar detail is not as defined as it could be. Still…le sigh…I am in love!View attachment 5300591View attachment 5300592View attachment 5300593View attachment 5300594

Oooooh you did it! Sich a gorgeous coat and it fits you like a glove. Beautiful color too. Such a classic.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Is anyone else really, really tired of the teeny bag trend? I like my mediumish / smallish bags but I’ve never been interested in truly small bags.

I miss larger statement bags. I hope things even out so both are considered just as stylish.

What do you think / like / enjoy size wise?

I am a medium bag girl. I have the stuff i need to carry daily to a minimum, so if a bag doesn’t fit that it is a waste. Since I am a clutz, a large bag on me is a safety hazard and a danger to others. I once got a GORGEOUS vintage leopard bag on PM for about $15 but made the mistake of not asking the size, it was the size of a Speedy 35-40. I excitedly took it out grocery shopping and when I turned around to talk to DH, I took out a corner display. I was so embarrassed but DH laughed his ass off. Learned my lesson about bags that are too big.

 

[doni]

Is anyone else really, really tired of the teeny bag trend? I like my mediumish / smallish bags but I’ve never been interested in truly small bags.

I miss larger statement bags. I hope things even out so both are considered just as stylish.

What do you think / like / enjoy size wise?

I enjoy them all! My last bag was (another) Dior Book Tote (leather, @880 was guilty of this one), so what can I say.

But I’d say big bags have back for a while now! Starting with the Book Tote and its thousand imitations, all the brands are issuing big bags and they have been the stars of many a fashion runway lately.

 

[msd_bags]

Ok, ok….
Not the most glam shots…we are going to the Eiffel Tower today since the sun is finally out so I will get DH to take proper mod shots, but here it is. Wearing a black turtleneck so the collar detail is not as defined as it could be. Still…le sigh…I am in love!View attachment 5300591View attachment 5300592View attachment 5300593View attachment 5300594

You look so elegant! I just read your story about your trip to the LV store, this is a wonderful purchase.

 

[msd_bags]

Is anyone else really, really tired of the teeny bag trend? I like my mediumish / smallish bags but I’ve never been interested in truly small bags.

I miss larger statement bags. I hope things even out so both are considered just as stylish.

What do you think / like / enjoy size wise?

I am! I want a bag that can carry what I need with a little extra room. So I am for medium bags.